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    Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh

    Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric Spied TestingRoyal Enfield has been taking long strides in electric mobility and we first saw a glimpse of it at the 2023 EICMA Show in Milan, Italy. Royal Enfield showcased a crude prototype of an electric off-roader called HIM-E, which abbreviates to Himalayan Electric. After HIM-E, Royal Enfield also showcased Flying Flea range of motorcycles at 2024 EICMA Show – FF.C6 and FF.S6.
    Now, Royal Enfield seems to have developed production versions of HIM-E and they could conveniently be called Himalayan Electric. These units were spotted at a hotel in Ladakh, where top management of Royal Enfield were supposedly testing them. Looking at these products, one might say they are close to production spec model.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric Spied
    Himalayan has been the cornerstone in India’s adventure touring motorcycle segment. The versatility of touring and off-roading in one motorcycle is a fascinating package. With Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric spied, one could expect it to excel in off-roading as the brand’s DNA would suggest, but not so enthralling in touring department.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    When compared to HIM-E prototype, Royal Enfield has ironed things out a lot with this version. We can still see some exposed welds on its custom aluminium swingarm. Speaking of aluminium, we can see it almost everywhere. The mainframe and subframe seems to be custom aluminium units and not a tubular trellis type.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    The battery and motor seem to be stressed members of this chassis. There are aluminum luggage mounts at the front of these motorcycles just like in Himalayan 411 and 450. Heel plates are aluminium too and Himalayan Electric gets off-road pegs. Battery case is made of aluminium as well and it has interesting patterns which may represent the topological view of Himalayan terrains or something like that.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    There’s not much to say about design as it takes a ‘function over form’ approach. There is a single-piece seat element that also replicates a fuel tank element, similar to what we saw in HIM-E concept. A front beak is missing, but we get a tall windscreen. Lighting is all LED with LED projector headlights and tail lights are integrated into its rear turn indicators.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    Premium components
    Where components are concerned, it is a premium affair on Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric. Wheels are spoked type SM Pro Platinum enduro units that are made of billet aluminium wrapped with knobby type Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross tyres. Dropping anchor on this machine are fancy petal disc (single-disc setup) at both ends with Nissin Callipers.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    Both brake fluid reservoirs are located on the handlebar. Speaking of, only one test mule had a braced handlebar with Renthal brace pad. Suspension is taken care of by fully-adjustable USD telescopic front forks along with fully adjustable Ohlins rear mono-shock. There was a sophisticated ECUMASTER dashboard on these mules which was of larger 7-inch unit. This dashboard is positioned in a tower unit like in rally bikes.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    There’s no official confirmation regarding the launch of Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric. Also, we’re not sure how much of these premium components and features will make it to the final production version. Performance ceiling of Himalayan Electric is still unknown and one could speculate that it may have enough oomph to emulate Himalayan 450’s performance, which is not a bad thing. More

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    Royal Enfield Bear 650 Gets More Hardcore With Fuel Fury 650 Build

    Royal Enfield Bear 650 Modified To Fuel Fury 650Fury 650 custom scrambler gets a range of off-road focused equipment upgrades, but retains the core hardware including the engine and chassis
    While Royal Enfield bikes are hugely popular in their stock form, custom jobs have opened up many exciting new possibilities for enthusiasts. In the latest custom project, A Royal Enfield Bear 650 has been transformed into Fury 650, primed for desert races. Let’s check out the details.
    Royal Enfield Bear 650 Gets More Hardcore
    This modification project is led by Fuel Motorcycles, a Barcelona-based customization shop. It is in collaboration with Royal Enfield, with assistance provided from Spain-based Bandarra Motorcycles. As evident in the images, Fury 650 has received a larger 21-inch wheel at the front. It replaces the 19-inch wheel in use with the stock Bear 650. At the rear, the 17-inch wheel size has been retained. However, the Fury 650 gets Mitas Dakar 6 tires to ensure optimal off-road traction across desert environments.
    Royal Enfield Bear 650 Gets More Hardcore
    At the front, Fury 650 gets dual headlights with a rugged tubular protector. The bike uses modified enduro forks at front, which have been specially designed for desert needs. At the rear, the bike gets Bitubo shock absorbers with gas canister. These are fully adjustable and extended. While the fuel tank has been retained in its stock form, it gets grip pads. Fury 650 gets a custom foam seat with waterproof Alcantara top layer and contrasting red stitching.
    While the Bear 650 uses the Tripper Dash, the Fury 650 has been fitted with a retro-styled instrument console. It has an integrated navigation system with GPS roadbook, tachometer, odometer, speedometer and rally controls. There’s a Motogadget unit as well for essential data readout.
    Royal Enfield Bear 650 Modified To Fuel Fury 650
    An off-road focused exhaust has been used, although the sleek design seems familiar to the stock unit. At the rear, Fury 650 gets a beautifully crafted rear fender, handmade from fiberglass material. Other customizations include a raised front fender, rally pegs, skid plate, foam grips and handguards.
    Tribute to Fury 500 and Eddie Mulder
    Royal Enfield Bear 650 gets its name from Eddie Mulder’s 1960 Big Bear Run victory. It was a historic event, as Mulder, just 16 at that time, had won the gruelling 150-mile desert race against 765 competitors. Only 197 riders were able to complete the race. Eddie Mulder won the race, even after facing events like a crash that damaged the bike’s shock absorber, handlebar and exhaust.
    Royal Enfield Bear 650 Modified To Fuel Fury 650
    The bike Mulder used in the race was a 500cc Royal Enfield Fury, the primary inspiration for customized Fury 650. Eddie Mulder’s Fury 500 had the ‘249’ number plate, which has been used in this customization project. Even Royal Enfield offers a ‘Two Four Nine’ variant, which is the top variant priced at Rs 3.59 lakh. This variant also has the 249 number on the side panels. The modified Fury 650 has a chequered flag livery, something similar to that of the ‘Two Four Nine’ variant. However, the format is different and the custom bike comes with additional Big Bear Run graphics. More

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    Royal Enfield Sales May 2025 Mostly Green – Classic, Bullet, Himalayan, Hunter

    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350The most popular classic bike manufacturer of India, and probably the world, Royal Enfield, has closed the sales account for the month of May 2025 in style. The company’s sales fell mostly in the green with just one exception. Which is the MoM domestic aspect, that registered a negligible 0.24% decline. Let’s see what’s what.
    Royal Enfield Sales May 2025
    For the month of May 2025, Royal Enfield registered a total sales of 89,429 units. When compared to the 71,010 units from May 2024 and 86,559 units from April 2025, Royal Enfield’s total sales fell completely into the green with 25.94% YoY growth with a volume gain of 18,419 units and 3.32% MoM growth with a volume gain of 2,870 units.
    Breaking out these numbers with respect to displacement classes, we can see that the 350cc offerings constitute 85.53% market share in total sales with 76,492 units. The 350cc bikes witnessed 27.60% YoY and 2.98% MoM growth with 16,640 units and 2,210 units gained in volume YoY and MoM respectively.
    Royal Enfield Sales May 2025 – YoY, MoM
    The larger bikes from Royal Enfield consisting of 440cc, 450cc and 650cc offerings accounted for 14.47% of total sales with 12,937 units last month. When compared to 11,158 units from last year and 12,277 units from a month before, this category witnessed 15.94% YoY growth and 5.38% MoM growth, gaining 1,779 units YoY and 660 units MoM.
    Breaking down the sales with respect to domestic and export markets, we can see that Royal Enfield’s domestic sales accounted for 84.78% of total sales. The company sold 75,820 units in the domestic market with 19.34% YoY growth and 0.24% MoM decline and shipped 13,609 units to global markets with 81.96% YoY growth and 28.91% MoM growth.
    YTD analysis
    Royal Enfield’s YTD sales analysis reveals that the company sold a total of 1,75,988 units in total with 15.12% YoY growth, gaining 23,108 units in volume. The 350cc offering accounted for 85.67% of the market share with 1,50,774 units and 13.6% YoY growth, while the larger offerings accounted for 25,314 units with 25.55% YoY growth.
    Royal Enfield Sales May 2025 – YTD
    Domestic sales performance YTD stood at 1,51,822 units with 86.27% of the total sales, while exports constituted 24,166 units with 68.86% YoY growth. Volume growth stood at 13,253 units in the domestic market and 9,855 units in export markets.
    Statement from Royal Enfield
    Speaking about the performance for the month of May 2025, B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors, and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “This month, we’ve continued to build on our momentum with steady growth in India and international markets.
    What’s even more exciting is the way our community continues to expand, in spirit and in size. From iconic rides like the Himalayan Odyssey to partnerships with like-minded brands, we’re committed to creating spaces where riders come together to explore, connect, and celebrate the journey. It’s this blend of passion, community and craftsmanship that keeps us moving forward.” More

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    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – Classic, Hunter, Bullet, Himalayan

    Royal Enfield Classic 650 TealRoyal Enfield sales in domestic markets grew marginally YoY while it suffered a severe MoM decline
    Royal Enfield announced its sales performance for April 2025. The company has reported a total of 76,002 units sold in the past month, marking a marginal year-over-year (YoY) growth of 1.28% when compared to 75,038 units sold in April 2024. However, MoM sales declined by 13.68% from 88,050 units sold in March 2025.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – YoY Comparison
    Royal Enfield’s popular models – Classic 350, Hunter 350, Bullet 350, and Meteor 350, along with the 650cc twins, continue to command top spots on the sales list and dominate markets. Even as the Classic 350 was at a No. 1 position, its sales declined by 9.08% to 26,801 units in the past month. This was a 2,675 unit volume de-growth from 29,476 unit sales of April 2024. RE Classic 350 along with Hunter 350 also made it to the list of top 10 motorcycles sold last month.
    Hunter 350 demonstrated better performance with an 11.88% improvement to 18,109 units up from 16,186 unit sales of April 2024. 2025 Hunter 350 was launched last month featuring upgraded equipment, revised technology, and new color options. The new generation Bullet 350 too witnessed strong demand as sales went up by 25.25% YoY to 16,489 units over 13,165 units.
    Another of the company’s models in the 350cc range, Meteor 350 suffered a steep 24.56% YoY decline. Sales dipped to 7,644 units from 10,132 units. The RE 350cc range dominates the company portfolio with a combined 90.85% share.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – YoY
    It was the 650 Twins that showed off strong 42.85% increase in demand with 3,127 units sold in the past month from 2,189 unit sales of April 2024. Sales of Himalayan dipped by 41.21% YoY to 1,715 units while Super Meteor 650 too saw its sales decline marginally by 0.51% to 968 units in the past month from 973 unit sales of April 2024. The RE Guerrilla added 920 units to total sales while there were 229 units of the Shotgun sold in April 2025.
    Royal Enfield Sales April 2025 – MoM Comparison
    Relatively lower sales were reported by Royal Enfield on a month-on-month (MoM) basis. Sales slipped by 13.68% from 88,050 unit sales of March 2024 as most models received lower attention from buyers in the country.
    In the 350cc segment, Classis sales fell by 19.07% from 33,115 units sold in March 2025 to 26,801 units last month. Hunter sales went up by 6.79% MoM from 16,958 units while the Bullet suffered a steep 25.01% MoM decline to 16,489 units in April 2025 from 21,987 units of March 2025. Meteor sales too fell by 14.23% over 8,912 units sold in the previous month.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – MoM
    Where higher displacement 650 Twins — Interceptor and Continental GT, are concerned, sales declined by 6.04% to 3,127 units, down from 3,328 unit sales of March 2025. In the adventure segment, it was improved demand for the Himalayan. It posted sales growth by 5.34% to 1,715 units from 1,628 units MoM. Super Meteor sales went down by 9.28% to 968 units from 1,067 units on a MoM basis while two relatively new entrants Guerrilla 450 and Shotgun 650 both received improved MoM sales growth by 10.71% and 2.23% respectively. More

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    Royal Enfield Scram 440 Recalled – Bookings, Sales Paused

    New Royal Enfield Scram 440Although not officially confirmed, bookings and sales for Scram 440 are expected to resume by June 2025
    Launched earlier this year in January, Royal Enfield Scram 440 is the successor to the Scram 411. It takes on rivals such as Harley Davidson X440 and Triumph Scrambler 400X. As of now, Royal Enfield has paused bookings and sales of Scram 440 due to a faulty component. Let’s check out the details.
    Scram 440 – Engine start issue
    Some Scram 440 users have reported an issue, wherein the engine does not start after it has been running for a while. This is essentially an issue faced during engine starts and not a stalling issue wherein the engine may stop functioning during a ride. A relevant example is a traffic stop, where the engine may fail to restart after it is shut down by the rider.
    As per sources, the problem has been linked to a specific component, technically referred to as the Woodruff key within the magneto. It is estimated that Scram 440’s engine start issue has occurred only in select bikes. It is not a widespread problem. Just around 2% of the bikes could have been impacted by this issue.
    As there is a risk of riders getting stranded, Royal Enfield is working proactively to fix the issue. Replacement parts are already being shipped to dealerships to be installed in the affected units. Owners are likely being contacted individually to inform them about the potential issue and book an appointment to receive the relevant update at the service centre.
    New Royal Enfield Scram 440
    To ensure new users are not impacted, Royal Enfield has temporarily halted bookings and sales of Scram 440. Applying the relevant fix is estimated to be a moderate-level mechanical task. It is likely to involve removal of side covers and magneto covers. The process could take around 1-2 hours.
    Bookings, and sales to resume soon
    An official timeline for the resumption of bookings and sales of Scram 440 is not available. However, Royal Enfield has stated that they are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. And that deliveries are expected to resume soon. Bookings and sales of Scram 440 may restart around June 2025.
    Royal Enfield Scram 440 is equipped with a refined 440cc LS engine with strong low-end torque, as needed for city and off-road environments. The bike also gets 6-gears, as compared to Scram 411’s 5-gears. An additional gear makes the bike better suited for smooth highway cruising. Scram 440 is available at a starting price of Rs 2.08 lakh, which makes it more accessible than the Himalayan 450 which starts at Rs 2.85 lakh.
    Scram 440 is positioned as a more versatile machine, as it can seamlessly manage varying riding needs such as city commutes, light off-roading and highway cruising. Some of the key features include a round headlamp and rearview mirrors, fork gaiters, a single-piece seat and an upswept exhaust. Trail Green and Trail Blue variants, equipped with wire-spoke wheels, are priced at Rs 2.08 lakh. The Force Teal, Force Grey and Force Blue variants are equipped with alloy wheels and are offered at Rs 2.15 lakh.
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    Royal Enfield Sales April 2025 – YoY Growth, MoM Decline

    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650In total, Royal Enfield sold 86,559 units in the month of April 2025. The month of April 2025 has not proved to be quite efficient for Royal Enfield in terms of sales. The company is on the growth path where YoY analysis is concerned, but the MoM analysis shows a different story. Let’s break down the numbers and take a closer look.
    Royal Enfield Sales April 2025
    India’s de facto retro classic motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, has closed the sales account for the month of April 2025 with a total of 86,559 units. When compared to the 81,870 units sold in April 2024 and 1,01,021 units sold in March 2025, Royal Enfield registered a 5.73% YoY growth gaining 4,689 units in volume and a 14.32% MoM decline, losing 14,462 units in volume.
    The company’s main flex is their 350cc portfolio consisting of Classic 350, Hunter 350, Bullet 350, Meteor 350 and Goan Classic 350. Together, Royal Enfield sold 74,282 units of its 350cc portfolio which accounted for 85.82% of the company’s total sales. Thus registering 1.94% YoY growth gaining 1,416 units in volume over 72,866 units sold in April 2024.
    However, Royal Enfield sold 87,312 units of 350cc motorcycles in March 2025, which garnered a 14.92% MoM decline, losing 13,030 units in volume. The 350cc+ portfolio consists of Scram 440, Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450, Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650, Shotgun 650, Interceptor Bear 650 and Classic 650.
    Royal Enfield Sales April 2025
    Together, these motorcycles sold 12,277 units and accounted for 14.18% of Royal Enfield’s total sales. When compared to the 9,004 units sold last year, there was a 36.35% YoY growth with 3,273 units gained in volume, but sales dropped 10.45% when compared to 13,709 units sold a month before resulting in a 10.45% decline MoM, losing 1,432 units in volume.
    Royal Enfield sold 76,002 units in the domestic market accounting for 87.80% of total sales and 10,577 units were shipped to global markets accounting for 12.2% of total sales. Domestic sales witnessed 1.28% YoY growth and 13.68% MoM decline, whereas exports saw 54.52% YoY growth and an 18.61% MoM decline.
    Statement from Royal Enfield
    Speaking about the performance for the month of April 2025, B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors, and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “After achieving the million unit sales milestone in the past financial year, this year is also off to a flying start. In April, we introduced the 2025 Hunter 350 in new colourways at HunterHood — a celebration not just of the motorcycle’s agility and youthful spirit but of the vibrant community that’s at the heart of everything we do at Royal Enfield.
    We also expanded our international footprint, introducing the Classic 350 in Nepal and continuing to deepen our connection with our global riding community. As we move further into the new financial year, we are excited about what’s coming next while staying true to our core philosophy of pure motorcycling.” More

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    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup March 2025 – Classic, Bullet, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Range

    Royal Enfield Goan 350Royal Enfield posted strong sales performance in March 2025, reporting a significant 33.32% year-on-year growth. Total domestic sales stood at 88,050 units, up from 66,044 units sold in March 2024.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup March 2025 – YoY Comparison
    Leading the charts once again was the Classic 350, with sales of 33,115 units, a solid 29.82% growth compared to 25,508 units in the same month last year. The new-generation Bullet 350 also made a massive impact, recording 21,987 units in March 2025, nearly doubling its sales from last year with a 95.23% growth.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup March 2025 – YoY Comparison
    Hunter 350 continued its strong performance with 16,958 units sold, registering an 8% increase over March 2024. Royal Enfield has launched updated Hunter to continue sales momentum. Meanwhile, Meteor 350 sales were relatively flat, with 8,912 units sold, down slightly by 0.57%. The 650 Twins — Interceptor and Continental GT — together clocked 3,328 units, marking an impressive 53.01% year-on-year growth. The Super Meteor 650 saw a massive jump, with 1,067 units sold compared to just 218 units last year, a growth of 389.45%.
    Among adventure motorcycles, the Himalayan posted 1,628 units in sales, registering a 26.53% decline compared to last year. Royal Enfield’s recent entrants: The Guerrilla 450 contributed 831 units in its first month of sales, while the Shotgun 650 added 224 units.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup March 2025 – MoM Comparison
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup March 2025 – YoY Comparison
    Royal Enfield posted a healthy 8.97% month-on-month growth in March 2025, selling a total of 88,050 units, up from 80,799 units sold in February 2025. Classic 350 remained the brand’s best-seller, recording 33,115 units in March, an increase of 8.07% over February. Bullet 350 also saw strong momentum, with sales climbing to 21,987 units, a MoM growth of 14.25%.
    Hunter 350 sales stood at 16,958 units, showing a modest growth of 2.16% compared to February. Meteor 350 sales surged by 23.66%, with 8,912 units sold versus 7,207 units in the previous month.
    650 Twins (Interceptor and Continental GT) together registered 3,328 units, growing by 15.48% month-on-month. Guerrilla 450 also witnessed a sharp rise, clocking 831 units, up by 33.82% compared to February 2025. Meanwhile, Himalayan sales declined by 24.56%, with 1,628 units sold compared to 2,158 units in February. Similarly, the Super Meteor 650 saw a 9.81% decline and the Shotgun 650 posted a 15.15% drop month-on-month. More

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    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Launched – Major Updates For Top Variant

    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350While price of the base variant remains unchanged at Rs 1.50 lakh, the higher variants of 2025 Hunter 350 will now cost ~ Rs 6.5K more
    Royal Enfield has launched the 2025 Hunter 350 with multiple new updates for the higher variants. Key highlights include sportier colourways, enhanced riding comfort and multiple new additions to the equipment list. Let’s explore all the latest upgrades introduced with 2025 Hunter 350.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – What’s new?
    Based on market feedback, the stiff rear suspension setup of 2025 Hunter 350 has been upgraded for a plusher feel. It now uses progressive springs instead of linear springs. Many Hunter 350 users had pointed out the bike’s stiff rear suspension. This has now been fixed with the 2025 model. Users can expect greater comfort across rough patches and bumpy roads. However, progressive springs also mean that some of the handling precision may be diluted.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    Overall ride comfort has been further improved with the use of higher density foam cushioning for the seat. The shape and dimensions of the seat remain unchanged. At the front, 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 gets updated LED headlight. It has enhanced illumination, making night rides a lot safer.
    Tech upgrades include the addition of Royal Enfield’s Tripper Navigation System. Users can pair their smartphone with the Tripper system via Bluetooth to access turn-by-turn navigation. It works via Google Maps and ensures distraction-free riding. The digi-analogue instrument cluster has been carried forward without any changes. For the convenience of users, 2025 Hunter 350 has been equipped with a Type-C USB fast charging port.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    New colourways, pricing
    With the 2025 Hunter 350, a major colour refresh can be seen. Some new colours have been added, while a few older ones — likely due to limited demand — have been axed. New colourways include Tokyo Black, London Red and Rio White. The ones that have been discontinued include Dapper Green, Dapper White, Rebel Black and Rebel Red. Colourways carried over include Rebel Blue, Dapper Grey and Factory Black.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    Price of the base variant, Factory Black, remains unchanged at Rs 1.50 lakh. The Rio White and Dapper Grey are available at Rs 1,76,750. Top variants – Rebel Blue, London Red and Tokyo Black, are priced at Rs 1,81,750. That means a price hike of approximately Rs 6,500 for the higher variants. It seems reasonable, as these variants have received multiple new updates.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    No performance boost
    Excluding the upgraded rear suspension, there are no other mechanical changes to the 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Powering the bike is a 349cc, single cylinder, air-oil cooled engine that generates 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox and comes with an assist & slipper clutch.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    Hunter 350 utilizes a twin downtube spine frame with 41 mm telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload. With a low seat height of 790 mm, the bike is suitable for agile manoeuvring across city streets. Hunter 350 has 17-inch alloys, wrapped in 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tubeless tyres. Braking setup comprises 300 mm disc and 270 mm disc at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will continue to rival the likes of Honda CB350 RS and Jawa 42. More