Triumph Speed T4 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350: Your First Retro Bike
Both bikes are a lot more similar than you’d think
Retro bike under Rs 2 lakh? Tick. Sporty handling? Tick. Compact dimensions? Tick. The Triumph Speed T4 and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 are similar in many ways. So if you’re confused between both these bikes from originally-British brands, here’s which one you should buy:
Price & Variants
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Triumph Speed T4 |
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 |
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Variant |
Ex-showroom Price |
Variant |
Ex-showroom Price |
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Standard |
Rs 1,95,000 |
Factory Black |
Rs 1,37,640 |
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Rio White, / Graphite Grey / Dapper Grey |
Rs 1,65,133 |
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Rebel Blue / London Red / Tokyo Black / Moonshot White / Mumbai Yellow |
Rs 1,69,804 |
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- This table shows just how value for money the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is. That said, the base variant doesn’t have dual-channel ABS and that is something we feel is very important. So we’d advise you to get the higher variants.
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But then the Speed T4 isn’t an expensive bike in itself. It has a more modern engine, has the Triumph badge, and still costs under Rs 2 lakh. It’s just that the Hunter 350 is priced so well, it wins this round.
Dimensions & Design
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Specifications |
Triumph Speed T4 |
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 |
Difference |
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Seat Height |
806mm |
790mm |
+16mm |
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Kerb Weight |
180kg |
181kg |
-1kg |
- The Speed T4 has a bit of an edge when it comes to the way it can hide its weight. The bike doesn’t feel like it weighs 180kg, be it riding at slow speeds in the city or even moving it around in the parking lot.
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The Hunter 350, meanwhile, will feel like it’s on the heavier side when you’re trying to move it around in the parking lot or at slow speeds in heavy traffic.
Features & Safety
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Key Features |
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Triumph Speed T4 |
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 |
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- Who would’ve thought that a Royal Enfield bike would have more features than a Triumph? The Hunter has the tripper navigation pod on its higher variants, while the T4 only has dual-channel ABS and a slipper clutch.
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We would’ve liked to see at least a basic traction control system on both.
Engines
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Specifications |
Triumph Speed T4 |
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 |
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Engine |
349cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder |
349cc single-cylinder, air-cooled |
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Power |
29PS at 7,500rpm |
20.2PS at 6,100rpm |
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Torque |
31Nm at 5,500rpm |
27Nm at 4,000rpm |
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Gearbox |
6-speed |
5-speed |
- The Speed T4’s engine has been reworked when compared to the Triumph Speed 400, and we like it. It has a lot more torque throughout, meaning you don’t have to rev it out to extract the performance.
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The Hunter's 349cc mill is torquey and has a lot of grunt. Combine with the sporty handling, and you have a bike that slices through traffic at a delightful pace.
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That said, what that engine really enjoys doing the most is chilling out. Slot it in a higher gear and ride around town peacefully.
Verdict
So which of the two bikes should you get? For starters, if you value the badge, go for the Triumph bike. It’s well-finished with a sweet engine, has proven to be reliable, and is quite easy to get along with. Paying the extra money is worth it, for it’s better-finished, has a more powerful engine, and on the whole – is a bike that feels delightful.
But then if you’re on a tight budget, there’s nothing quite like the value-for-money proposition of the Royal Enfield Hunter. For its price, there’s nothing quite like it, and with its 2026 version, its upgraded suspension makes it much nicer to live with.
Rivals
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The Triumph feels noticeably quicker and more refined than the Honda CB350 H'ness.
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The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 wins on old-school charm and timeless retro appeal over the Speed T4.
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The Triumph T4 is more polished and refined than the Jawa 42.
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Speed T4 offers stronger performance, while the TVS Ronin feels lighter in traffic and has better fuel efficiency.
User Reviews
It's a really good bike to ride in the city. Really good torque and also has amazing exhaust. Note even with stock however the rear suspension is a bit hard. Not a bad bike at all if you are looking for daily commuting along with a good amount of power. Eyecatching and people have even stopped me to ask about the bike and overall the bike is really good.Read More
I brought this bike due to specification only, and to avoid a classic because already own a meteor 350. I needed a bike looks like Splendor but perform like a KTM, basically wanted a good street daily commuter. I did have other options like CB350RS, RE Guerrilla, TVS Ronin etc. I did liked the simple look, good specifications on paper and cheapest price in the segment. It's a mix feeling of goodness and regression. The mileage of this bike is 19 to 22kmpl, I never got more than that. Seat and riding posture are very painful due to low height configuration on front side. It should have given a 18 inch tyre instead of 17. The handle bar height should be equal to body. Seat is cheap and uncomfortable but I fixed by my own. Considering a handle bar raiser now but not sure yet. Performance is not equal to the specifications on paper. Feels like an overhyped bike just looks good. It's a big no for daily commute. If you have a collection of bikes and you wanted another one, yes you can go for it. It's really looks good kept in garage. One you ride, you will feel something is missing. Adding to the mileage figure, disappointment will raise more as I spent more price per KM and getting worst experience.Read More