This specification comparison post. We pit the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 against the new Triumph Speed 400. Here’s a breakdown of their design, engine specifications, and features:
The Hunter 350 features a departure from traditional Royal Enfield design, with sporty graphics and an all-black engine. It maintains a retro design but aims to attract younger riders.
The Speed 400, the first product from the Bajaj-Triumph partnership, resembles the Trident at first glance. It has a similar fuel tank and headlight setup but gets the trademark side-slung exhaust.
The Hunter 350 is equipped with a 349cc, air-cooled single-cylinder engine, similar to the one used in the Classic series. It produces 20bhp and 27 Nm of torque and is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
The Speed 400 features a larger 398cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that generates 39.5bhp and 37.5Nm of torque. It has a 6-speed gearbox, providing more power and better cooling compared to the Hunter.
The Hunter 350 offers basic equipment such as telescopic front forks, dual rear shocks, halogen headlights, disc brakes with dual-channel ABS, 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tires, a USB charger, and a semi-digital instrument console.
The Speed 400 comes with LED lighting, USD forks, a monoshock at the rear, dual discs with dual-channel ABS, a semi-digital instrument cluster, 17-inch alloy wheels, switchable traction control, and a type-C charger. It offers superior components and features compared to the Hunter.
The Hunter 350 retails at INR 1.49 lakh to INR 1.74 lakh ex-showroom.
Meanwhile, the pricing for the Speed 400 has not been announced yet. But it will most likely get a higher price tag than the Hunter.
In summary, the Triumph Speed 400 outperforms the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 in terms of power, cooling, and features.
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