2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 - First Ride An Actual Owner's Review!
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- MY NEW SOLO RIDE/CAMP COOK SERIES HERE - • 70 Year Old's -Very Fi...
First ride out today on my 2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Just doing an around town ride review with comparions against previously owned bikes including the older workhorse the Classic 500 - Plus the Classic 350 Reborn and also the Meteor 350
Is this Enfields best motor to date on the "J" series platform. Watch my review to find out my thoughts after owning a huge selection of Enfield singles.
Great video
The photography is really professional.
I've been looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Hunter, I saw one on the road the other day and they're really good looking bikes.
The bar risers will make a big difference, I fitted 30mm risers to the Interceptor and the position is perfect for me now.
Ride safe
Thanks, will do! i feel there really 2 different rides so compared to owning 2 classic 350 reborns which i did early and both rode the same...great!
this one of each put the classic 350 as the more relaxed go for and enjoy the ride experience and the hunter 350 going out to chase down a 650 continental gt...lol.
all in the mind but thats the feeling.....lol
either way each have their place so no real harm done there.
all the best!
I must admit I'm thinking of getting one to go alongside the Classic. The only thing I don't like is the offset speedo but I reckon I could sort that fairly easily. Eagerly anticipating the camp and cook series. I hope the numbers get better to make it worth your while.
yeah to be totally honest i hope the numbers pick up too. im keen to giver it a go thats for sure.
don't be put off by the off-set speedo when riding it doesn't effect your experience at all.
i bet if it had been centred some would say it would look more old school off0set...lol
pity the classic 350 reborn didn't have the hunter 350 mid range tune if it had it would be near classed as perfect.
when you said you might like one of each. if in doubt i'd said ..don't but they are 2 completely different bikes so yes buy the hunter.
classic is more a care free lay back enjoy the ride experience and the hunter feels like your going out to drag race some-one.
maybe only in the mind but thats the feeling i got. if it had more power like 35 hp -it would be an illegal weapon...lol
The ignition is also off center..
Heard riding a Bullet was like a girlfriend...when you say go, she doesnt immediately go. When told to stop. She Doesnt immediately stop.
LOL
Ha ha 😅
Class act that intro Warro, great photography and music.
well i sort have had to put a bit of effort into the intro to try and get this camp series going. bought some real good stuff to and some very fancy tents and stoves.
i will see if i can get the view numbers up and if this idea fails i plan to just load any old crap after that as i plan to no longer waste my time.
so i guess we will see if i can generate the interest and get this firing
all the best!
Beat me again Dain 🌲.
I like the idea of swapping the mirrors to test for engine shake, let us know how that goes!
Looking forward to the camping video's, the intro clip was sweet! 👍
Coming soon! did run the hunter up to 80 kph for very short run. found mirrors still shake but bar vibe was of no real concern.
only a short burst so time will tell. next time out i plan to try touring mirrors from the classic 350 before i fit the bar end mirrors
That pulley lift is a bloody genius idea. Obviously once set up easy to use. I bet if you needed it out somewhere it would be a right stress buster getting the job done.
yeah i think so. i tried it in the yard first and it lifted the bike pretty easy. just hope i dont have to use it again...lol
Everything about this was ... brilliant. There is so much character and personality, mixed with "real world"" content. Love your channel mate.
Glad you enjoyed it! i put a fair bit of effort into getting this clip together as best i could. i'd like to see this series happen and i thought if i dont up my game the chances are pretty slim..lol
bought some really nice gear in tents and stoves. new drome and cameras so my homework is done ...all i need is the viewers and to me thats the hardest part.
all the best!
I hate the TH-cam algorithm. Channels like yours that I subscribe to suddenly disappeared. 😮. Since the last time I saw one of your videos I sold my Reborn Classic 350. I had installed some knobby tires and remembered my old dirt riding skills. I wound up buying a KTM 390 Adventure 😂. I took it on an organized ADV ride for a weekend. I actually broke parts off of it without ever dropping it! My GPS even sent an emergency call to the local police. It was a truly rough ride! It rained the whole weekend and my tent leaked! I’m done with camping 😡.
I like the new Hunter! I might have to get one eventually 😊
yeah i had one of those ktm 390 adv and bought a custom rear sprocket for it. after that alone it ran like a hond cb500x ...may probably have beat it in pickup too.
i never struck rain on my trip camping but i dont think i'd like that side of it at all.
cold yes cold and rain...no....lol
hunters a pretty good little bike to ride and more rewarding performace wise than the 350 classic
That's a very informative presentation Warro. I've just subscribed ! I'm seriously thinking of a Hunter for my later retirement and the local RE dealer is selling them here for about $5325US [My home is in Phnom Penh] The bike reminds me of a 2002 Estrella Chrome 250, a unit I fondly owned some years back [A 650 would be suicidal on these demon streets] Thanks again, much appreciated
not sure if you have demo bikes your way but if so try out both the classic 350 reborn and the hunter and go with what is ideal for you.
ive found out riding them back to back as the are really totally different ride experiences.
the classic is more laid back and take your time type of a ride experience and the hunter is a more get on and get into it experience.
also feel the classic you sit in and the hunter you sit on...lol
also feel the hunter may be much stiffer in the rear suspension too but can be helped out there by better shocks. classic not that much better but i had a pair of the old piggy back shocks from the 500 days and fitted those.
either ride is good value for money and the hunter is $500 to $1000 cheaper here than the classic -depending on model purchased
@@ridewithwarro I am tempted by the Classic, especially because of the larger front tire and styling flair [it's not called Reborn here] and demo rides are available. I'll let you know what I end up with - oh, and thanks for the extra tips !
@@petersteen4014 i think its hard to knock back either bike but for old school looks the classic is the winner there.
either way you should enjoy the ride experience.
im curious to see how the hunter handles the dirt roads so when i do my camp series i might ride one on one trick and try the other on following clip
classic runs well on dirt roads but doesn't like muddy tracks...lol or i should say the tyres don't
Hi Warro, love your honest opinions on the bikes. Thinking of getting a hunter 350 at some stage as a returning rider! Keep up the good work👍
Hey, thanks!
Got a hunter myself in sunny Indonesia. Yes, it's sweet,torque engine, sweet transmission, nice quick handling, good build quality. The bars are bit too far forward, the rear shocks springs are too stiff and there is not enough dampening. If u hit a bump mid corner, the rear suspension upsets the bike, not good. I got some adj shocks from Thailand, much better. The clutch, it is smooth, but the engagement point is so narrow, almost on/off ( got 2000 km on my). Getting off my Hondas I have to adjust to this clutch. I also installed FuelX fuel box just to give the engine bit more fuel. With it the bike runs smoother and cooler.
great to hear. enjoy your wheels
Gorgeous scenery. Ive ridden for 55 years. Spent 20 in the motorcycle industry. Never rode an Enfield. Just got an Iron Barrel 500 Bullet. Love it but sounds like a blender full of bolts😊. As a yank only need to know..where to store extra ammo.
LOL if you get the chance try and ride a demo classic 350 reborn. really nice bike to ride and very little vibe either.
much more relaxed ride as i was on my classic 350 yesterday and just come home from a hunter 350 ride.
much more relaxed ride on the classic 350 reborn
Another excellent, commonsense first review of a brilliant bike. Yet again I can't help thinking that Enfield would be onto a winner if they produced a larger-framed version for the western market.
Before you ditch the mirrors it would be interesting to see if adding a 10g or 20g wheel weight to the back of them. It might attenuate the vibrations (or make it worse 🤔).
Looking forward to your outback camping expedition (assuming Oz wildlife don't get you first)....
at the moment it may be too cold for the wildlife to venture out...lol mirror side is only something i noted while riding it around town.
as a rule i very rarely ride in town and prefer to take the risk on open roads. which to me is roughly 3 minutes from when i leave the house.
i have plans on holding back on mirrors till i get it run in and i'd like to see how they perform on the open road at 80 to 100 kph. thats where i do most of my riding or the majority of it.
so we will see how that goes when the time comes
all the best!
Hi from Adelaide. I bought a Hunter in December. I love it. I just turned 60. A returning rider. Great fun bike. Smiles for miles. The rear shocks do soften up a bit after 2000km or so but a nice pair of after market shocks is on the list. Cheers. 👍
i might be able to soften them up sooner on a few hard dirt road runs...lol either way i have a spare set i think will fit. bike runs well and quite nippy for an enfield 350. almost runs down low like a stock 500
all the best!
Warro, thanks for the entertaining and honest content. I like your style.
Looks like the H350 is quite approachable for shorter and new riders all around. A smart looking ride as well.
The camp series sounds interesting, I’ve never camped by motorcycle before. Tent or hammock? I drag so much gear along that I would need a trailer
Anyway, I look forward to see your gear breakdown. I’m sure you’ll give good advice on that front.
Great variety on the channel. Keep rolling!
Thanks for watching! i see it as not a bad bike at all and will definately appeal to those who like the style it offers.
pity really they didn't give the classic 350 reborn the same tune as it certainly would have livened it up but i guess they had not thought that far ahead.
i will be keen to try it out on open road running once run in and then try a ride cook camp run on it.
ive never done any overnight camps either so it will be a first time experience there.
got a bit of nice gear to do it plus rock bottom budget stuff too so everything covered in that area
Thanks for the video Warro, great to hear the Hunter handles and has good pep. I bought a new INT650 to keep my classic reborn company. Thanks for your recommendations.
very hard to beat the classic 350 reborn. i was on the halcyon grey today and could feel it wasn't as fast or as zippy around town as the hunter but the ride position was far more relaxing.
plus the classic 350 reborn feels a much bigger and heavier bike too and its only 15kgs split them.
hunter i feel has the better exhaust note but not the best looking muffler...lol i'd liked to have seen it a foot longer there.
either ways no issues really with either bike. classic reborn has a nice riding position and the hunter i hope to improve in that area with bar risers.
interesting to see how the hunter hamdles dirt roads later. classic reborn does that task very easy
@@ridewithwarro sounds good, I'll be watching. I sat on the Hunter, did not ride it, seating position seemed good. Thanks again for your help choosing motorcycles, you really know your stuff.
@@deanomachineo7281 i think you have the perfect combo. 650 int for a bit of power and the classic 350 reborn. for those easy relaxed rides.
my bet is those who buy hunters...me included -will ride them harder than a classic...lol
only my thoughts but i feel i will give the hunter a few hrad runs later...its the tune...lol
Warro and his honest reviews were singularly the reason I bought my Classic. No media BS talk, just straight forward facts from an actual owner.
@@GrampsD63 yeah if i was by chance dishonest on my reviews and just said anything to please-i'd have a lot more viewers...so bad luck there...lol
Thanks Warro for all the info you share so prospective buyers can make the right choice according to their needs.I love my classic 350 reborn so far
no probs. not hard to say anything good about that bike compared to a few others i've been on. may put up a fast ride clip i did on the reborn if you could call it a fast ride clip...lol
Love to see it as always! Us backroad riders appreciate you mate.
No problem 👍 more to come
Greetings from Mt Gambier. Thanks for the good review. I love my Enfields and i,d seriously love one of these Hunters.
Glad you like them! must admit they are a bit different and once i sort out the handlbar riser issue i think it will run well on those camp and cook series i have planned for it.
got the rear luggage rack so i think i'll be all set to get in and do the series.
plus i might go ashead with the idea of taking out all the bikes on the camp series for a bit of variety
You really outdid yourself on the intro Warro. First class!👍
thanks...still trying to get it to happen...lol
I like both this Hunter and the Classic Reborn and will find it hard to decide when I have to.😊
a hard choice there i'd say
Great ride along and commentary. Ought to make for an interesting long term comparison.
Glad you enjoyed it! pretty good bike to ride and quite nible on its wheels too
hi warro
really looking forward to seeing the new cook session’s intro looks fantastic 👍
thanks i hope i get the interest to try and put it together. i spent $8000 on cameras.drone and camping gear to do it so.....lol we will see
I bought my dad a new RE Classic 350 2023 and i ride that from time to time and this J-series motor has me in love.
And my father loves the Classic 350as well as he drove a bullet in his youth.
its a very hard bike to beat. i was on the halcyon grey yesterday prior to loading this clip. that bike is indeed a classic...lol
love that machine -great smile eater.
great gift to your old man too. i bet he was totally in shock and loves the ride and reliabilty experience too
@@ridewithwarro he does, he is 68 and loves it. He is often asked about the bike in traffic coz in India Royal Enfields specifically the Classics and the bullets have a cult following amongst both youngsters n old timers alike.
@@mayankroshan yeah the enfield to india is like the holden was to au -very popular.
Those guys are from my State, New Hampshire👍. I'll have to check them out. Thanks Warro!
still cant think of the brand name. they were extremely well made but not too cheap to buy. i think with purchase/freight/import duty they cost me close to aud$300
Mate incredible still photos of the bikes and scenery at the beginning of the video, Warro I can’t wait for your solo camping series you might give me some inspiration to give it a go myself
thanks-good to hear you enjoyed the intro to the camp series. ive bought some really cool stuff to show if i get the support to make it happen.
smart pop up tents and quaity cooking stoves and rock bottom budget style stoves. all types of firelighters too and other stuff. think it could be a real interesting series plus a show off of the surrounding country side too.
so big plans ahead or big at this stage.
all the best.
i rode my meteor on a 520 mile trip 260 miles each way it didn't miss a beat , same engine a good starter ..
always good to hear. never had a meteor but they all run the same motor so overall good bikes. nice run too on a 500 mile return..serious run there
all the best!
Most honest reviews on TH-cam mate 🇬🇧👍🏍🙂
I appreciate that! good to hear you enjoyed it.
all the best!
An Indian UTUBER gave me a 2009 Bullet but has no electric start, iron barrel w/ mikuni carb. Got it tuned to start on 1st kick, ( if he knew that ,never would have given it away..had too cold plug). Still afraid to take it more than 20 miles from home. Now my custom Harley Nightster is jealous.
must admit sounds like a bargain catch there. hard to beat for free...lol
A great bike Warro! Looks the part & when it’s run in would go like shit off a shovel 😉 I agree, fitting bar risers & being swept towards you will make the bar more towards you & be comfortable for longer rides🤙 Enjoy & will be watching your planned adventures! Doing it winter too? Courage 💪💪
yeah well im planning to try and put a couple of camp clips together if i get a bit of co-opperation from the viewers...lol
i tried a roadside cook about 2 months back and the guy who owned the property next to the road tore down the track and pulled up and said...what do you think your f//king doing with fires.
so i said to him mate...correct me if i'm wrong but i think you only own that side of the fence...lol
he replied ...will see how smart you are when the cops arrive.....
so you could say i got the hint and pissed off...lol
not easy lighting fires!
G'day Warro, looking forward to the overnight camping trips, and cooking tips, if have to stretch for the clutch lever it's not to costly to install adjustable ones, along with new mirrors, hope you achieve the numbers you require, anyone reading this comment should know your very entertaining, cheers mate, ride safe, Neil 🤠.
yeah i'd like to see it happen so will see how that side goes. either way i will have to do at least 3 clips as ive bought some cool camping stuff lately and might as well show it.
always great to get your views and great tips
thanks...good to hear you enjoy the content
Great vid Warro, I also believe in running in a new engine gently, will pay dividends in the long run. Would be cool to see you catch and cook a nice rainbow trout on one of your camp and cook adventures. I often carry a wee telescopic rod on the bike should I spot a promising pool on my travels.
ive actually got a very interesting fishing rod etc ive used ever now and again. fish wise anything is possible.
all the best!
Hell yeah dude was heaps looking forward to this one! Cheers
Hope you enjoyed it! i rode it again today. not far about 15 klm around town. quite a nippy little bike and performs and sound good too.
i can see me doing a few ride camp runs on this little beast...lol
Ok. Waiting for this bike this Saturday.
great. make sure you run it in carefully
That 350 power plant is a pure gem
Simple , beautifully built and smooth as silk.
Enough power for the job it was designed for.
As Darcy & the ol man on their web site say one of the best bikes on the planet.
Engine size does not mean quality or suitabilty
i must admit compared to the old 500cc UCE motor this new "J" motor in the 350's is pretty good indeed.
Fantastic intro Warro & that Silver Hunter looks magnificent put some on/off road tyre's on it.
Hunter is lighter & has floating motor so lighter center of gravity & a different map, shorter wheel base so has more get up & go.
I saw a video in USA a guy had a Hunter with a Hitchcocks cam & aftermarket exhaust & it really moved.I also did 20km stints around the block & let it cool down for 30-40mins & go out again to put heat cycles through it & not to overheat motor on a long run.
i dont mind the look of the hunter at all but prefer to ride the classic 350 for a more leasurely style of ride.
that idea might change when i put a few klm on the bike and point it out on the open road too.
time will tell there. did you hear the exhaust audio in the clip...sounds pretty good i think!
always good to go easy on an enfield to start with or thats what i think...lol hunter is indeed a nippy little bike and nice and light to ride or it feels so.
more like a big grom in a way
@@ridewithwarro I loved the sound.
Nice video intro with the stills and I think you're rather taken with this Hunter 350, Warro! Might be a good idea of yours to swap the mirrors over and see if it makes a difference. Like the other folks, I'm interested to see how the camping trips go, too. Hope you get the numbers you're looking for.
yeah bike ran pretty well on the first run out but over-all i think i like the classic 350 reborn the besr.
nothing really wrong with the hunter 350 except it has pretty steep opposition when it comes to the classic 350 with its dead set old school old world charm looks.
but seeing i have both its no real issues and eventually i'll get to try it out on the road and maybe a camp cook session too.
@@ridewithwarroYes, I think the Hunter's going to have to work very hard to supplant the Classic as your favourite!
@@chrisweeks6973 maybe...its hard to say but i always said the classic 350 reborn was my favourite set of wheels...lol
pity the classic didn't have the same tune as it would have given it more get up and go.
but still its hard to beat the classics easy riding position too.
i was on the hunter today and its a fun little ride but still feel the pressure on my wrist from the slightly foreward and dow ridoing position. bit like one is sort of slipping off the seat and into the tank.
the bar risers i bought should help in that area.so time will tell
I hope you get a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 . I have one and can’t stop smiling . Would love to see your thoughts on one and here your comparison to your fav reborn and also the hunter.
sounds good but unfortunately ive spent my limit for the year on bikes at $40k so party over for me.
enjoy the ride and all the best!
Hey from Greece 😉
Got the CB125F like yours almost 4 years now,and its great.
And now.. hunter enters my mind🤔
The point is that i don't want to have 2 bikes..
All i want the 60-90 km/h easy speed..no more.Just to cruise.
And the question is..
cb or hunter?
Nice 👍 well the hunter will very easy outperform the cb125f and so it should for double the hp. if your rides just involved sealed roads go for it.
its nice and nible to ride and pretty quick on the pickup too.i have more clips on the hunter too and shortly i plan to put a playlist togther.
working on playlists for various bikes now
Good early review on the Hunter. I own a 2021 Meteor Fireball. Solid and so far very reliable. Great torque. Limited on the highway, hard on the back and bum after a while. Have you had any experience with a Himalayan? Cheers and enjoy your no BS approach.😁
yeah i bought one just 6 weeks before the fuel injected model arrived in au. not happy there as i asked them when the F/I model was coming and they said -no idea. 6 weeks later it was on the floor so it was in their warehouse but kept it quite
pretty shifty opperators...enfields ...lol
i have no interest in buying another and i just bought that new suzuki vstrom 250 sx and its $2000 cheaper. top speed would outrun a himalayan too as the suzuki will do $1.40 plus
himalayan is a softer ride.
coin toss...i'd go suzuki as i feel i'd have less issues. my first himalayan left the shop with faulty speedo and they the dealer were too lazy to test ride or knew it was going 500 klm return trip so who cares...lol
A most enjoyable clip Warro. Regarding the cook and ride series, of course I'll watch them. Been waiting so long now since you first promised these clips!
When you get the Hunter bedded in a bit, could you please report on the following:
1) find a bit of dirt road with corrugations and let us know how it goes on that (same for 350 Reborn too, if you can). Sometimes you can get stuck on quite a few kms of corrugations, and if the bike isn't up to it, it will be an agonising and very slow ride. I bought 3 new REs in 2020 (interceptor, Trials and UCE 350) and none of them were any good on bad roads, let alone corrugations.
2) While our speed limit is mostly 100 kmh, as you know, traffic tends to flow at about 110 on busy B roads. If you don't keep up, you will have semi trailers up your clacker, and it can be dangerous for them to pass if there are no overtaking lanes, even if you go out of your way to make it easier for others to pass as I do.
So will the Hunter sit on 110 for say, a couple of hours if you get stuck on such a road; or is that wringing its neck, and something to be avoided?
Thanks for all your good work. It IS appreciated!
im pretty sure neither of those bikes will handle those corrugations you mentioned maybe a honda crf300l would be the better option there but $10k to try plus a long order wait.
i had one of those and 110 kph would be very easy to do but bad bar vibes.
tell ya what i'd think about buying that suzuki vstrom sx 250 i bought for $6500 and do a suspension upgrade and my bet that bike will cruise at $130 kph and top out at $1.45
plus i bet you could cruise at 110 kph with that little effort you'd want to ride it faster. plus its pretty smooth in the bars too. may even be smoother than the 350 but not as smooth as an interceptor.
out of all bikes ive owned the interceptors were super smooth and the only one i feel goes close to that is an xmax scooter or honda pcx160. in fact the pcx was that smooth i'd rate it the smoothest vibe free bike i'd ever ridden but no power...lol
110 kph seem strong for the hunter to do. it would probable do it but the big question would be for how long. that is not far off cut off speed.
now if you said 100 kph and the odd run to 110 i'd say fine but i could be wrong as our limit here is 100kph
what i plan to do later is ride into a 110 zone and see how it runs from wellington to dubbo just for curiosity sake but i'd want to have it well run in.
i was a bit hasty pushing 500's along from new and burnt out the inlet valve on 2 new bikes so i;m not too keen to go near that speed as yet...lol
both called it quits at 700 klm. happened fast too. bike cruising at 110 and misfired and lost power immediately and a very slow trip back home and the heads off...lol
@@ridewithwarro I'd be more interested in the Suzuki if it was naked, same as how Honda separates the 300L and 300 Rally. The 300L is too tall for me or I would have bought one, but I read that Honda is selling a short version, the 300LS in the US. If that ever makes it to Oz, could be very interesting. Anyway, for now the Hunter looks like a lot of fun. Let's see how you go on the dirt with it. I agree corrugations are a worst case scenario, and best avoided!
@@andrewgreen6060 yeah i cant see me buying any suspension kits for the bikes. ive already bought 4 2023 bikes this year and $8000 spent on this stupid camp and cook idea with cameras and other cook and camp stuff.
i really need the numbers to come and at least take a look. don't give that idea much hope either.
i have them come over and take a look but either too miserable to click like or even sub. sort of pisses one off especially when i never ask for paypal/tips or any type of donation.
i'm sort of hoping now i can score viewers who like outdoor camps and if i can score them i dont care much about the bikes at all....to be totally honest...lol
im chasing viewers who like to comment and hit the like button .not ones just filling in time waiting for a meal or heading off to bed...lol
would i dessert motorcycles...if i got the numbers doing just camping clips...yes!
ive spent a huge amount on this channel with very very poor return....if given the chance...i'd jump ship...lol
so my issues are not suspension related its trying to get more lookers to make the camping solo venture worthwhile...lol
not chasing rocovery money -don't care there -just chasing better view counts.
all the best!
@@ridewithwarro Hey Warro, a few months ago you mentioned you had already done an overnighter with the 350 reborn. How about you pop that clip up and see how it goes? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see more of that bike cruising your nice bush, with not much commentary; just enjoying your ride. I don't care what stove or tent you use, but I'd love to hear your tall tales about the scary drop bears in the middle of the night, and being chased by the wiggle sticks in the morning! Watch you set up the camp; smell those bacon and eggs cooking; taste the coffee... and so on!
@@andrewgreen6060 im trying to save my material there for when i think i have the best chance BUT in the next day or so i will put together a fast ride on the classic 350 reborn i did...if one can say fast ...lol and different angles too.
should be intersting as camera is running near ground level
It will be interesting to see how the new Triumph 400 singles perform. Like the Enfields will come from Indie.
Harley,Indian,Triumph are all using that central instrument clock. I think it’s really good.
The new 650 Classic could be a cracker.
yeah i only found out about that 400 triumph last night. looks good. once i read or watch reviews if its not a vibrator and price comes in here around $10k i think i will order one in red.
enfield wise on the 650 i dont think i'll go for one as i sort of like the singles.
i had 2 interceptors and found them a bit boring and rode my then 500 more.
my thoughts being the new classic 650 is classic by name but interceptor by nature...lol
Heard Enfield wont bring back the 500 bullet because cant pass new European emissions and still perform correctly. New anniversary interceptor looks SPECTACULAR!
strange how the 350 gets past and they say a 500 wont. probably sounds to me just a head barrel and piston swap. they may be just testing the market too as they are pretty shifty...lol
didn't see that bike but i believe it sold out fast if its the one i'm thinking of
@@ridewithwarro all blacked out, engine, Trans, pipes etc. Black paint w/ gold striping. Cafe style tank, Cafe cowled seat. Looks fast standing still. I'll never see one in the states. Thx for the killer videos. 👍
I'm tossing up between this bike and the reborn Classic. The Classic has the cool factor and wins on looks. Admittedly, I've not ridden either of them. Decisions, decisions.
well i own both so i'd go classic 350 reborn for the looks alone. was on it today and nice ride. will be doing my 10,000 klm review shortly
As a new rider I rate reliability highly. I'll take that over bells and whistles any day. To hear a seasoned bloke say the same thing makes me feel like I must have figured one or two things out already. Ta Warro.
well i suppose i've had bikes ive been well out of town on and afraid to either stop or turn off with the fear they might not start again....new ones too...lol
thankfully the 350 reborn has never let me down or stranded in the bush and its been in some very rough desolate country indeed. hunter i expect will be the same.
once run in its a dirt road for it and probably a camp trip or two.
so interesting times ahead
RE missed a trick with the Hunter styling. I appreciate they are going for a different demographic, but I'm not sure how many kids want a 350 single however it looks. Enfield could have offered a 1970s Japanese look, say a Honda CD175 or a Suzuki T500 vibe to contrast with the 1960s British styling, and sold a ship load to us oldies.
yeah that about covers it i'd say. for $7500 i think the young guns would want something a bit more sport like a 300r mt-03 or ktm duke 390 or pushing the 40 hp club
but from my point i think i'll get out there and give it a good run as it appears to perform well and i'd like to see how it handles dirt road camp riding.
didn't cost much to buy so no big $$$ involved plus has a nice exhaust note too.
so no real issues my way and bar risers may help the situation out even more.
rides too with a feel as if its not much bigger than that grom but a bit heavier
@@ridewithwarro With cross tyres and a raised pipe and bars, it would make a great little scrambler.
In india they do a version with spoke wheels and basic colours.
@@mattdog1982 didn't get that here but if it had been available i'd gone for the spoke old style look. got them on my haycyon grey and i think they look more period style too.
all the best!
Now Honda has a beautiful GB350 in answer to this market segment, which is huge in India. Too bad we'll never see them Stateside
Looking fwd to the solo camp vlogs Warro 👍, like you this bike is not for me at all, it's just styling and the classic 350 is where it's at !
i was actually out on the 350 reborn today and although its not as sporty to ride and down on mid range performace -its a very hard bike to beat for a relaxed ride.
either way if i get the numbers and do the camp series i will probably take all 6 bikes on the overnight camps ...but not at once...lol
Great video.
THANK YOU Warro.
Glad you enjoyed it
So having the 1000RR this would definately be more my speed with the mag wheels, wider tires and lighter weight but I would be so afraid that old habits would return and I would want to throw it around like the Honda. And I'm sure the Hunter handles nothing at all like the CBR. Hell I toss the Classic around much more than most. even slipping the front end on a recent trip up the San Gabriel mountains. I am not too sure that RE changed anything engine wise but the lighter weight, different tire profile and shorter wheel base makes it feel sportier. Maybe different steering geometry too? But I think I have hung up my sportbike spurs and am embracing the Classic lifestyle now a days. Another great video Sir. As always look forward to more cooking tips from the bush. Cheers Brother
the main differences are weight down by 15 kgs -sportier exhaust-17" alloys front and rear with tubless tyres -different steering rake - better mid range tune.
over-all its a pretty nippy little bike which sounds good. BUT i'm still going classic 350...lol
why- it just looks old and likes up to its name..CLASSIC!
all the best!
@@ridewithwarro Yeah Classic like it's riders 😂
@@GrampsD63 LOL
@@ridewithwarro Hey Brother I did some digging and found here in the states the smallest V-Strom they sell is the 650.
@@GrampsD63 ive know guys who have bought that particular bike and have been very happy with it
I really like the small bike reviews I’m getting on a bit now so not so keen on big bikes would like the 350 Enfields got 125f Honda and pcx125 Honda cheers
i may actually take my cb125f out on a camp cook run too if i get the interest to make it happen. its a nice little bike
Very nice intro ! 👌👏 👍
Thank you 👍
hi Warro, would you be doing a Perth - Sydney in the future? 😊
not on a bike...lol
Prob due to a lot less weight than the classic, due to all the plastic parts, v the classics metal mudguard, side panels etc
it's roughly 15 kgs that split both bikes in the hunters favor but in reality its more to do with the hunter which has been given a better mid range tune smaller wheels and a bit more plastic indeed...lol.
It's the same motor in all the Enfield 350s
same motor yes but different tune. ...lol
What risers do you recommend? My old man has an RE Interceptor and looking to get risers
when i had my second 650 i bought the off-set bar end risers from overseas on my old mate fillingham's suggestions...lol
forget what brand they were called now but not cheap and they were ok.
like i said those ones were off-set but i think there are cheaper version for them now and probably just as good too
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good to hear you enjoyed it
Enfield speedometer tells you how SLOW your going.
i'd say not the bike for pace but on the right one -a classic ride...lol
Cannot understand your English
neither can i.....lol
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next time i will try riding it...lol