Harley-Davidson X350 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350: Specification Comparison

  • Published March 24, 2023
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Smallest bikes from the two big brands compared on paper

Harley-Davidson has globally introduced its smallest and most affordable bike yet, the X350. It is co-developed with Qianjiang Motorcycle and is based on the QJ Motor SRK 350. How does it fare against the smallest and most affordable modern Royal Enfield bike, the Hunter 350, on paper? Let’s find out.

Engine

Specifications

Harley-Davidson X350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Engine

353cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine

349cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine

Power

36.7PS

20.2PS @ 6100rpm

Torque

31Nm

27Nm @ 4000rpm

Gearbox

6-speed

5-speed

Clearly, the Harley-Davidson X350 flaunts the more sophisticated engine with twin cylinders and liquid cooling when compared with the air-cooled thumper that the Hunter 350 has. Not surprisingly, it also makes 16.5PS and 4Nm more than the Royal Enfield, which should result in it providing much better performance.

Underpinnings

Specifications

Harley-Davidson X350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Front suspension

41mm rebound adjustable USD fork

Telescopic fork

Rear suspension

Rebound damping and  pre-load-adjustable monoshock

6-step pre-load-adjustable dual shock absorbers

Front brake

Disc

300mm disc brake

Rear brake

Disc

270mm disc brake


153mm drum brake (Retro variant)

Front tyre

120/70-ZR17

100/80-17 (Retro)


110/70-17 (Metro)

Rear tyre

160/60-ZR17

120/80-17 (Retro)


140/70-17 (Metro) 

Even in the suspension department, the X350 is more premium with the USD fork and adjustable monoshock in comparison with the Hunter’s telescopic and dual shock absorber units. This should result in more sophisticated damping characteristics.

Dimensions

HD X 350 motorcycle beauty shot

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Specifications

Harley-Davidson X350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Wheelbase

1,410mm

1,370mm

Ground clearance

185mm

150.5mm

Fuel tank capacity

13.5-litres

13-litres

Seat height

817mm

800mm

Kerb weight

195kg

181kg

With 185mm of ground clearance, the H-D X350 should be able to handle bad roads easily. The X350’s longer wheelbase should improve the straight line stability as well. However, the shorter seat height and the lighter kerb weight of the Hunter 350 makes it a really accessible bike for shorter riders.

Features

In terms of features, both bikes have nothing particularly fancy. Both get semi-digital consoles with basic readouts like speed, odo and trip meter. Interestingly, Hunter 350 gets an optional Tripper pod with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. The Harley, on the other hand, gets all-LED lighting.

 

Harley-Davidson X350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

LED lighting

Yes

No

Bluetooth connectivity

No

Optional

USB charging

No

Yes

Price & Verdict

Harley-Davidson X350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

CNY 33,388 (Around Rs 3.93 lakh)

Rs 1,49,900 - 1,71,900 (ex-sh Delhi)

(all prices ex-showroom)

On paper, the Harley-Davidson X350 makes for a better 350cc motorcycle with its premium hardware and sportier engine, however, it will not be coming to India. Worry not, though, Hero and H-D’s partnership will result in the arrival of a new 350cc bike in India. If you’re looking for a nimble neo-retro motorcycle, the Hunter 350 makes sense. Moreover, along with the motorcycle, Royal Enfield also offers the biking lifestyle with several initiatives. We have reviewed both Retro and Metro variants of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and here’s what we think about it.

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