Picking a new motorcycle involves more than just looking at engine specs or horsepower figures. It is a decision about style, about how you want to feel on the road, and frankly, about what colour speaks to you. For those eyeing the popular Royal Enfield Hunter 350, that choice just got richer for 2025. Royal Enfield recently launched the updated 2025 Hunter 350, and alongside some thoughtful mechanical and feature tweaks, it arrives with a palette of six distinct colours, giving riders more ways to match their machine to their personality.
The Hunter 350 carved a niche for itself as Royal Enfield’s accessible roadster, a bike that feels equally at home weaving through city traffic and cruising down open roads. Its blend of classic Royal Enfield charm with a modern, lighter feel resonated with many riders, especially those new to the brand or motorcycling. The 2025 update builds on this foundation, enhancing the ride experience and adding those crucial visual options.
Royal Enfield divides the Hunter 350 lineup into three variants: the Retro, Dapper, and Rebel. Each variant carries its own set of features and, importantly, a specific selection of these six available colours. This means the colour you prefer might guide you towards a particular variant, adding another layer to the decision-making process.
Let us look closer at the colours on offer for the 2025 model year. The full spectrum includes Factory Black, Dapper Grey, Rebel Blue, Rio White, Tokyo Black, and London Red. Three of these – Rio White, Tokyo Black, and London Red – are fresh additions for 2025, injecting new energy into the lineup.
The entry-level Retro variant keeps things classic and simple. It is available in the foundational Factory Black. This isn’t just black paint; it is a nod to the timeless, no-nonsense look that defined motorcycles for decades. Factory Black gives the Hunter 350 a purposeful, understated presence. It is the choice for someone who appreciates tradition and wants their bike to have a serious, classic appeal without shouting for attention. This variant typically features spoked wheels and single-channel ABS, sticking closer to a traditional motorcycle setup.
Stepping up, the Dapper series adds a touch more sophistication and colour. For 2025, the Dapper variant is available in Dapper Grey and the new Rio White. Dapper Grey offers a smooth, contemporary look. It is a colour that works well in urban settings, feeling modern yet still connected to the Hunter’s core design. The new Rio White, on the other hand, brings a brighter, airy feel. Imagine riding on a sunny day, the white tank reflecting the clear sky – it is a vibrant choice that stands out gracefully. Bikes in the Dapper series feature alloy wheels and typically come with dual-channel ABS for enhanced braking confidence.
At the top of the range sits the Rebel variant, designed for those who want their Hunter 350 to make a bolder statement. For 2025, the Rebel line features the carried-over Rebel Blue and the two other new colours: Tokyo Black and London Red. Rebel Blue is a popular choice, a bright, eye-catching hue that perfectly captures the bike’s youthful, energetic character. It is a colour that says you are ready for fun and do not mind being noticed.
The new Tokyo Black is not just black like the Factory Black. It is a deeper, perhaps metallic or glossier black, paired with graphics that give it a more styled, almost urban-night feel. It is for the rider who wants classic black but with a modern, edgy twist. It feels a bit more premium, a bit more deliberate in its darkness.
Then there is the London Red. This new colour brings a strong, passionate presence to the Hunter 350. Red motorcycles often carry a sense of speed and excitement. London Red gives the bike a dynamic look, like it is eager to hit the road. It is a colour for the rider who wants their bike to reflect enthusiasm and a zest for riding. Like the Dapper variants, the Rebel bikes sport alloy wheels and dual-channel ABS, along with features like the Tripper navigation pod now standard on this top trim.
Beyond the visual appeal of the six colours, the 2025 Hunter 350 includes updates that improve the riding experience. Royal Enfield listened to feedback and made changes aimed at comfort and ride quality. They have updated the rear suspension with progressive springs. This change aims to make the ride smoother, particularly over uneven surfaces, addressing feedback about the previous model feeling stiff at the rear. The bike now boasts increased ground clearance, a small but meaningful change that helps navigate bumps or modest obstacles more easily.
Rider comfort gets a boost with a revised handlebar profile, designed for better ergonomics, and denser seat cushioning. These might seem like small things, but they make a significant difference on daily commutes or longer rides. An assist and slipper clutch is now included, a first for Royal Enfield’s 350cc range. This system makes the clutch lever pull lighter, reducing fatigue in stop-and-go traffic. It also helps prevent rear wheel hop during aggressive downshifts, adding a layer of riding safety and smoothness.
Other feature updates for the Dapper and Rebel variants include an LED headlamp, providing better illumination for night riding compared to the previous halogen unit. A USB Type-C charging port adds modern convenience, allowing riders to keep their devices charged on the go. The Tripper navigation pod, which provides turn-by-turn directions, comes standard on the top-spec Rebel variants.
Underneath these updates, the core of the Hunter 350 remains the same reliable and approachable machine. It uses the J-series 349cc single-cylinder, air-oil cooled engine found in the Meteor 350 and Classic 350. This engine puts out 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. It is paired with a five-speed gearbox. This engine is known for its smooth power delivery and accessible torque, making it easy to ride in various conditions. The bike maintains its relatively light weight (181 kg for alloy wheel variants) and compact wheelbase, contributing to its agile handling in the city.
Pricing for the 2025 Hunter 350 starts at ₹1,49,900 (ex-showroom Chennai) for the Retro variant in Factory Black. The Dapper variants (Dapper Grey, Rio White) are priced at ₹1,76,750, while the Rebel variants (Rebel Blue, Tokyo Black, London Red) come in at ₹1,81,750 (all ex-showroom Chennai). These prices represent a slight increase for the Dapper and Rebel trims compared to the previous model, reflecting the added features and mechanical updates.
The availability of six distinct colours means potential buyers have a genuine choice when it comes to the look of their motorcycle. Do you lean towards the classic simplicity of Factory Black, the urban cool of Dapper Grey or Rio White, or the expressive energy of Rebel Blue, Tokyo Black, or London Red? Each colour gives the same capable Hunter 350 a different personality. It is a way for riders to connect with their machine on a personal level, selecting a colour that feels right for them and the kind of riding they plan to do.
With the 2025 updates and the expanded colour palette, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 maintains its position as a compelling option in the mid-size motorcycle segment. It combines traditional styling cues with modern usability and now offers more ways than ever to make the bike feel uniquely yours, starting with that all-important colour choice.
