All Royal Enfields are popular picks for custom projects, courtesy of their simple build, old-school charm, and most importantly, affordable price. Thus, it’s only fair for one of Royal Enfield’s youngest kids - the Hunter 350 - to get the same treatment. And doing just that, popular custom shop K-Speed has converted a Hunter 350 into a piping hot café racer. The build is a follow-up to the already bonkers but beautiful Hunter 350 scrambler they whipped up recently.
Racer Hunter By K-Speed
Dubbed the “Racer Hunter,” the custom Royal Enfield looks quite different from the stock motorcycle, with much of the credit going to its souped-up underpinnings. For instance, the Hunter 350 sways away from its slender stock tires and now wears upsized rubber on its OEM alloys. This is topped by a set of custom K-Speed shock absorbers out back, alongside the chopped subframe and fender removal kit. Couple this with the shortened telescopic forks and a puny fender up top, and the Hunter 350 looks a lot more serious than its eased-out stock self.
But a café racer also needs aggressive ergonomics to back up its serious looks, and K-Speed hasn’t forgotten that. So the stock handlebar has made way for uber-low clip-on handlebars, whereas a scooped, diamond-stitched leather saddle replaces the OEM flat seat. Once aboard, you’ll also notice the repositioned instrument cluster which now sits on the left, under the fuel tank. Concurrently, a closer look reveals the nitty-gritty, but noteworthy details like the custom LED indicators, LED headlight, side panels, and custom clutch and alternator cases, all topped by a dual-tone finish on the tank.
Finally, coming to the performance, K-Speed has equipped the Hunter 350 with a full free-flow exhaust system. Though it looks svelte, we don’t think the exhaust will do wonders for the Hunter’s 349cc, single-cylinder mill (that pumps out just 20.2 horsepower) other than amp up its exhaust note. Similarly, the Hunter 350’s single-disc brakes also remain as is.
Can You Buy This Custom Royal Enfield?
Although this is one of K-Speed’s recent projects, we still believe it has already found a taker, given its good looks. But you should still get in touch with the Thai shop to get a clear answer. If not, you can always go to K-Speed’s website, and order most of these parts à la carte. Before you add to cart, though, remember that the Hunter 350 is yet to debut in America. Meanwhile, in case you want a Royal Enfield café racer, the recently spied sportier Continental GT 650 might interest you.