The Honda CB350 is a classic retro roadster, and the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is a neo-retro naked street bike. The CB350 is made for comfortable daily commuting, highway touring, and long rides, while the Hunter 350 is for city riding and traffic use and young riders and beginners.
The Honda bike is available in two variants: DLX and DLX Pro, whose ex-showroom prices are ₹2 lakh and ₹2.15 lakh, respectively, and the Royal Enfield bike comes in three variants: Retro, Metro Dapper, and Metro Rebel, which cost ex-showroom ₹1.50 lakh, ₹1.69 lakh, and ₹1.75 lakh, respectively.
The CB350 and Hunter 350 are the bikes, which come with similar engines, but they are totally different from one another in terms of performance, fuel efficiency, features, technology, dimensions and other terms. Read this article for a side-by-side comparison between these motorcycles.
Engine & Gearbox
The CB350 and the Hunter 350 have similar types of engines, but the Royal Enfield motorcycle has an air-oil cooling option, while the Honda has only an air cooling option. Refer to the table below for the engine and gearbox side-by-side comparison.
| Feature | Honda CB350 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 |
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, Air-cooled | Single-cylinder, Air-oil cooled |
| Engine Capacity | 348.36 cc | 349 cc |
| Max Power | 20.8 PS @ 5,500 rpm | 20.2 PS @ 6,100 rpm |
| Max Torque | 30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Assist & Slipper | Standard |
Performance & Mileage
The CB350 and the Hunter 350 have similar top speeds, but the Royal Enfield motorcycle has quicker 0 to 100 km/h acceleration. In terms of fuel efficiency, the Honda bike tops. Refer to the table below to check their performance and mileage differences.
| Feature | Honda CB350 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 |
| Top Speed | 125–130 km/h | 120–125 km/h |
| 0–60 km/h | ~4.5 seconds | ~4.0 seconds |
| Highway Performance | Smooth & stable | Decent |
| City Performance | Good | Very good |
| Real Mileage | 35–40 km/l | 30–35 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
Design & Features
The design of the Honda and Royal Enfield’s bikes is totally different from one another, but they have a catchy appearance which makes them recognisable even on a busy road. The table below carries design and feature comparisons.
| Feature | Honda CB350 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 |
| Design Style | Classic retro | Neo-retro sporty |
| Headlamp | LED | Halogen |
| Tail Lamp | LED | LED |
| Instrument Cluster | Semi-digital | Semi-digital |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | No |
| ABS | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
Comfort & Suspension
To make the riding comfortable and convenient, the CB350 and Hunter 350 feature good-quality material single-piece seats. Refer to the table below to check the comfort and suspension comparison of these motorcycles.
| Feature | Honda CB350 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 |
| Seat Comfort | Very comfortable | Moderately comfortable |
| Riding Posture | Relaxed upright | Slightly sporty |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Shock Absorbers | Twin Shock Absorbers |
| City Comfort | Good | Very good |
| Highway Comfort | Excellent | Average to Good |
| Pillion Comfort | Better | Average |
Dimensions & Build Quality
The CB350 is a lengthy motorcycle compared to the Hunter 350, and the Honda motorcycle also features a long wheelbase. Refer to the table below to check the dimensions and build quality comparison for these bikes.
| Feature | Honda CB350 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 |
| Length | 2,200 mm | 2,055 mm |
| Width | 789 mm | 800 mm |
| Height | 1,092 mm | 1,055 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,441 mm | 1,370 mm |
| Seat Height | 800 mm | 790 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 186 kg | 181 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 15.2 litres | 13 litres |
| Build Quality | Premium & solid | Good & sporty |
The CB350 is best for riders who want a smooth, comfortable, and premium riding experience; and Hunter 350 is best for daily city use, young riders, and those entering the 350cc segment on a budget.
