Royal Enfield has launched its most accessible motorcycle in the Indian market – the Hunter 350. Considering its pricing, the new RE bike has a range of rivals, including the TVS Ronin, which is also a relatively new product in the market. How do the two bikes fare against each other?

Here is a detailed specification comparison between the new Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and the TVS Ronin to help you find the answer to that, take a look –

Dimensions

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is the lightest motorcycle in the company’s portfolio, however, the TVS Ronin is still 21 kg lighter than the RE bike. The TVS motorcycle also has a 31 mm extra ground clearance, while the Hunter 350 is 15 mm longer and has a 13 mm longer wheelbase.

Engine

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 benefits from its larger capacity 349 cc single-cylinder engine that puts out 20.4 hp of max power and 27 Nm of peak torque. While TVS Ronin’s 225.9 cc motor produces similar power, the torque is down at 19.93 Nm. Both the motorcycles get a 5-speed transmission, while the Ronin also gets an assist & slipper clutch.

Price

*All prices, ex-showroom New Delhi

Pricing for both the motorcycles is quite similar, with the Hunter 350 being priced from INR 1,49,900, while the TVS Ronin starts from INR 1,49,000. Both the bikes are available in three variants, with the range-topping version of both the Ronin and Hunter 350 costing INR 1.69 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).