Royal Enfield Hunter 350 First Ride Review | The obvious choice for young riders?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2022
- Royal Enfield isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you think of beginner motorcycles. The Hunter 350 is looking to change that.
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Even though I'm over here in Scotland I always watch Zigwheels for the latest news on Royal Enfields.
Another great review. 👍
Man a perfect review. I was never a RE fan, but now I know my next ride from FZ. If the riding dynamics are as good as Yamaha, i'm jumping ship.
Same here bro
*=RE=, =RE=, =RE= ??? How about =RE=? The "=" key is in the upper right! Who R U? I'm a Royal Enfield rider/owner straight from Bangkok, THAILAND (not THAIWAN) Johnny-BikeSanooK Bangkok Wallah) here on his Meteor 350 Supernova after four years of TKR (Total Knee Replacement) operations in Sweden and here in South East Asia* th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
I am on to my 3rd RE. 15 years ago one did not have too much of a choice. Today it's a buyers market. The cost of ownership is very high as RE requires a lost of maintenance due to substandard components. I bought by last bike for Rs 2.06 lacs. I've spent Rs 2.4 lacs on maintenance and servicing the bike in 5 years. My bike is serviced by RE service centre and never seen an outside mechanic. RE cant compete on quality and performance. And cost of ownership.
=RE= Rocks!
Riding dynamics with hunter .....lol raise handle bars change seat then ok
Zigwheels: This is meant for the cities.
Guy in India: Main isse Ladakh leke jaunga.
Hahahaha
It's Royal Enfield afterall, she can definitely do Ladakh 😂😂
Hahaha so true !
@@pradyu.1 It's just the perception I have seen people riding Splendor in Spiti Valley
@@pradyu.1 It's The Only Royal Enfield With Least Ground Clearance
Love the look of that, although I'm sick and tired of retro-style bikes being completely blacked out; but then I'm old and remember the bikes these new ones are styled on..
Perfect review✌
As usual zigwheels you have done the job !!
Excellent to the point review, cinematography and editing. Also thanks for keeping the background music (dare I say Noise) to the minimum. As for the bike, my best wishes to the potential buyer's.
That closer shot at 3:01 is awesome guys. Kudos to cinematography unit.
Will pass it on! Thanks for the ❤️!
@@SirKart what's your pick among hunter 350 vs Ronin?
Hi Harsha 😊
Excellent review! I hope both versions come to the USA, I think it will sell well here!
Good camera work and great review as always
Thanks for the good vibes bro!
The best short review of this bike I've seen so far. Great bike for Bangkok, and an honor for us BKK residents that RE chose to launch here.
I already own an Interceptor 650, but of the three 350s launched so far, this is my favorite.
*=RE=, =RE=, =RE= ??? How about =RE=? The "=" key is located upper right! Who R U? I'm a Royal Enfield rider/owner straight from Bangkok, THAILAND (not THAIWAN) Johnny-BikeSanooK (Wallah) here on his Meteor 350 Supernova after four years of TKR (Total Knee Replacement) operations in Sweden and here in South East Asia* th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
The Hunter looks good. I can't wait till it comes to the US!
The way you explain and analyse the things, always hit 🎯 the Bulls eye. Super explained. Love 😘 your videos man, keep rocking.
Hey Jitendra! Thanks so much for watching and writing in! Great to know we could be of help! Do give a shout out if you have any reccos!
Superb yours way to explain things, makes everyone to buy this beast !
Best review always!!!
Very refreshing review by Karthikeyan sir! Watched many reviews but loved only this from Zigwheels and one from Autocar! 😊
You are probably the first youtuber to do a proper review about this vehicle, congratulations 😇
U know the embargo was lifted 1 hr ago when most of them released their reviews
Aaj hi review ayega sabhi
@@theloneranger6531 correcto sir!
Hey Buck! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾 do let me know if you have any suggestions or queries!
And you know he is not JUST a TH-camr right?
"Basically it’s meant to be friendly" 👌 Great tag line 😃
This, or the MT-15? The small compromises on either makes it a bit confusing now: heavy clutch and lower mileage vs complicated switchgear and no pillion space.
Also, while we keep waiting for the Zigwheels' style Activa 6G "fun" review, there is apparently new Activa coming soon...
Man thanks for this test. I'm gonna try it out as soon as this is available here. I don't need that much power in our crowded streets, i like more reliability, and, especially in these days, the good fuel efficiency.
But at first place, i like how its designed. Very well done, very good looking. Much much better than competitors, maybe except the Honda CB 350 RS...
If you want fuel efficiency with normal power, go for hero splendor
I have an interceptor 650, but I'm inclined to get one the these when it come out here in Brazil. Awesome review!
I get it! One is your highway bruiser and the other is the easy city runabout! You should be getting it soon.
Be careful the '650' gather a little bit of dust🥴
It will definitely sell better than competition 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 If I could at this moment buy it, i would have!!! 🔥
Hunter VS Ronin, any suggestions ?? looking to buy this month and i m super confused
Need to compare with other city bikes including Husqvarna. How and where does it stands?
What an aesthetic and pleasing review ❤️🔥
Karthikeyaa zigging as always 🥳💥🔥💥🔥
Haha it’s all because of where I live!
Planning to buy a cruiser soon. Can we cruise in 100 effortlessly and for long period of time?
Hunter looks awesome and youthful :-) A winner is on its way.
Is it true that RE is using non branded brakes for Dapper variants and BYBRE brakes comes only with the Rebel variant?
Wont the missing piece in the frame put more stress in other parts??
we want Comparison between hunter 350 , Jawa 42 and yezdi scrambler classi 350 and Ronin
Could you guys try to make a detailed comparison between the Hunter, the MT-15 v2 2023 and the Ronin? Try to do something like a Friday workday and a weekend outing to get a better outcome for a clear verdict.
Honestly I'm really confused because all 3 of these bikes are very similarly priced with unique USPs and shortcomings.
Zigwheels, this is the perfect review of this bike, the other guys missed lot of details but you got them all, Thank you karthikeya..
Phew! Glad to hear that Pankaj! Just got heat in a few other comments - “50 rupees cut for overacting” 😀. So this really helps!
Appreciate this review. Very well articulated! And covered all the bases! Good job Zig Wheels Team!
Which one should I buy TVS Ronin 250 or Hunter 350 ?
Plz suggest me.
RE should have added mono shock suspension. It would have been great, may be additional charges for it for updated upcoming model. I think upcoming Bajaj triumph collaboration bike has mono shock suspension considered, that would be plus point for Bajaj triumph bike, considering long rides.
correct, all modern bikes should have a rear mono shock, and USD front forks
Plus Triumph price for USD forks etc.
I made a huge mistake buying Hunter 350, Stiff suspension is killing my back. Any suggestions how to fix this? I tried preload adjust but didnt help.
When I turn on the ignition of my Hunter 350 it shows 10201 just after the swipe, recently a friend bought one it shows 10301. What does it mean?
This is the best Hunter review so far.
Tell me back suspension of metro hunter 350 is it better than honda cb350 or classic or same
When is it coming to Europe ?, I think there will be a lot of interest.
Excellent review and thanx 👍 I love RE bikes, and as a 50 years old total beginner I've tried the Meteor but because of my size (1,83 cm high with 110kg) i think is little bit small for me. So looking forward for the Hunter as my first bike for town and some touring. Did you tried duo!? Thanx and cheers from Serbia 🇷🇸✌️
Then hunter probably will be a bicycle for you it’s half a size of Meteor 😅
Can the hunter do a little bit SCRAMBLING JOB?? Many of us are expecting so?? Plz reply. Or make a COMPARISON VIDEO to show it.
Good night and good luck ronin!
Thank you for your wonder full review sir
Is there any news about XSR 155 coming to India...?
This motorcycle is beautiful! It just needs to come with a 500cc and it would be perfect. Hopefully it gets released in US as well.
Might be come with 650 cc
You nail it right in the middle of the head by saying small capacity engine with high power would had made huge positive change.
🙏🏾 just seems to make sense!
Hey Zigwheels, remember the review video of CB 350RS where you guys said RS doesnt have soul and emotion and feel like classic 350? What about hunter? does it have soul and emotion?
@crimsonVoldrox Did u ride it ?
Thanks for this brief review and endorse your views for lower capacity RE. Would appreciate if you can advise whether Hunter or Ronin would suit a 5.6 feet person aged around 60 years.
Go for ronin if aged around 60yrs. It's 220cc light than go for 350cc. Though hunter is still light than meteor. I have a meteor and recently taken ride of hunter, classic and Ronin.
Hey Vicky! I'm 24 and want to buy a new bike. which would you suggest meteor or hunter? considering hunter has very low 150mm ground clearance
@@DeepakKumar-fd9zk Well it you're 24 and looking for a perfect bike in a cruiser segment so go for RE meteor 350cc, strongly recommended. Now it totally depends on your budget. RE engine is so powerful comparison to JAWA, YEZDI, HONDA even. You can always modify even your meteor to hunter 350 roadster. So invest on a decent bike than anything. Always take a test drive and do your own research.
@@vikkygoswami4738 re powerful than honda?? Really😓?
@@yourdailydoseofmotivation9548 Really
Thank God someone is honest about the engine... Cannot keep applauding the same engines for years.. one engine and how many versions of chassis are giving out products. It is the Honda CB350 that nobody is mentioning in the reviews. It is not just a hollow threat but truly a superior motorcycle to RE 350s by several ranks
you are right... they should have done some R&D on the motor for this variant making it more sporty and the bike needs a lighter feeling clutch..
*=RE=, =RE=, =RE= ??? How about =RE=? The "=" key is located upper right! Who R U? I'm a Royal Enfield rider/owner straight from Bangkok, THAILAND (not THAIWAN) Johnny-BikeSanooK (Wallah) here on his Meteor 350 Supernova after four years of TKR (Total Knee Replacement) operations in Sweden and here in South East Asia* th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
Excellent review
Would you buy this over a Yamaha XSR 155? (Thailand Yam is 98,000 thb, Hunter is 135,000) - First geared bike
Need a review comparing all RE 350s with J platform engines
Ronin or hunter which to go for ..any suggestion
Well detailed video ❤️
Great video and shots!! ngl, as an xsr155 owner, got triggered by "xsr155 killer" line.
Wasn't the Continental GT the first City bike by Royal Enfield?
Somebody pls pls tell me the song name which starts at 04:12......🙏🙏
Test rode the bike today.. A good nimble bike.. loved the sound 🔥
Old TV's fiero sound if you know
@@subinsomasunder4891 no i am not aware but this one was peppy but the engine pull doesn't match the raciness of the exhaust note
Another great review, come to you for all my RE updates, thanks.
Hey Rob! Appreciate you sharing that here! Means a lot!
Fun looking Hunter... & Fun videos ❤️👍
Can hunter 350 use for off-road drive
How is the suspension
Ground clearance was very low than classic 350 and jawa 42. It's so upsetting( speed breakers in India), other than it was one of the best bike in town
Is this good for saddling?
Why no one is talking about the ground clearance which is just 152mm
Totally agree with kartikeyas point that this should have been a lower CC (250 cc) with increased power. It would have upped the fuel economy which is paltry for the hunter. RE is not ready to do anything new. Using the same engine for three bikes is unacceptable.
You are the best reviewer by a huge margin 👏👏
Bro! Thanks for that encouragement!
can this be used for long rides? can we do it with factory seats?
Same question
I recently booked the dapper grey version... don't know how would it look in real though...:)
Dual disk and ABS is essential, they shouldn’t have compromised on that.
I am 6’1 is this bike good for my height?
RE always teasing, Why not a Hunter 650 and when will they drop the Shotgun 650. it looks pretty damn hardcore.
Do you think this bike would be good for a 6’3” guy like me w long legs?
We did have colleagues like Varun Painter sitting comfortably on it. It should be fine - but do try it on for size!
Ohhh boyyy, I am so gonna this front alloy in my interceptor and Blast my way through
Honestly, the lack of rider modes and other features is a bonus, not a flaw. I wish my Triumph didn't have them. I don't use them, and would rather have taken $500 off the price.
Modes allow the driver to never truly learn how to ride a bike. Without modes one needs to figure out that full throttle in the rain or loose surfaces might be a bad idea :)
What about ground clearance
seat height 790 mm or 800 mm?
I am prefer to Tvs Ronin.. because.. a lot of features, fit & finish superb, modern looks & Tvs always provide better services compare to RE, Honda & Bajaj.
Yes, it is facts.. Tvs is the only brand in India. They spend big money in research & innovation in bikes.
While I agree about your observations, I feel Hunter has more value proposition and will garner more sales and would have higher resale value than Ronin which is susceptible to early obscelence and scarcity of spares in the long run. Sadely,I have been waiting for a test drive of Ronin for over 3 weeks and to my amazement, RE dealer is seeking my convenience to ride Hunter 😄
@@sudhansuranjanmohapatra6429
1) RE has a pathetic service network..
2) Spare and services cost are higher.
3) Low ground clearance. more over its a city bikes. It's not suitable for off-road rides.
4) Lot of features are missing (turn by turn navigation, slipper clutch, all LED units, adjustable clutch, etc..)
5) Mileage is low (compare to Ronin)
All this point resale value is not impacted..
@@venmaniselvan true. Sales will tell you otherwise. Hunter will.out sale ronin 10 to 1.
Sorry tvs. Good effort though.
One more reason to go for Ronin -181 mm ground clearance
I will go for Ronin for ground clearance as City roads in India is equal to offroading sometimes 😀
Looks like the Ducati sixty2! Love it! 😍
it has got that street twin taste at 1/5th the price seeesh,handsome
2:43 why does the caption says HONDA 350
It's a pretty good RE motorcycle for first time RE rider but if i compare with classic and meteor comes with same engine, won't recommend at all coz of plastic bike. Quality is not top notch if i compare with meteor and classic. Still as per price, we can't complaint. So thumbs up 💥
*How about =RE=? Royal Enfield rider/owner straight from Bangkok, THAILAND (not THAIWAN) Johnny-BikeSanooK here on his Meteor 350 Supernova after four years of TKR (Total Knee Replacement) operations in Sweden and here in South East Asia* th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
Bro what about F77 ,pls update
Am I too tall for this motorcycle at 180cm?
Looks absolutely cool. Best 1st hand review out there now!!
But, it clearly shows RE released a model to rival Honda Highness, and when you look at the specs and refinement, Highness seems to win here!
Waiting for Honda's answer to RE with its Brigade edition.
Lol, how can one look at just numbers for these kind of bikes bruh
@@Inaac2008 Well, we don't have live proof as of now. Do we? Until then the numbers reflect what they are!
Why are you copy pasting this comment everywhere?
@@riffermadness96 'coz nobody is talking what they are supposed to talk
@@dr.commentator7067 Honda shill lol
I am so glad Royal Enfield embargoed all vloggers and the likes before Kartikeya and the more seasoned and experienced riders reviewed the Hunter. Even if they were just short first-ride videos.
Now that these are out we will see an endless number of drag races videos from desi boys without proper riding gears.
Bro! All equal in terms of timing.. but super glad you watched Zig! 🙏🏾
i think if I had the choice I would have gone for yezdi roadster or jawa 42
Its a better option of course than TVS but I'd still go for Scram by adding extra bucks to enjoy both city touring and off-raoding taste...
Till the cone set gives up. RE still hasn't fixed the chassis issue.
@@moviestar5883 still a choice you can pay for some minor issues ...only RE's name is enough than tvs for many bike freaks
@@khajaamjid4898 the ones who want to go with a practical bike they'll go for Ronin, the ones who just want to own the RE name they'll go for this plastic ripoff of classic and meteor 350.
@@shreyanshurajdutta 'plastic ripoff of classic and meteor 350'? What ronin is made of? Diamonds?
@@maximusdecimusmeridius not diamonds but metal and Ronin has more metal parts than hunter. Go see the reviews
Front upright mud guard like Himalayan,, and off road typers,. Oh damm☀️🔥🔥.
Perfect for youths who have just got their driving licence and are new to motorcycling but love REs.
A great first bike, expecting it to sell like hot cakes cuz of the pricing.
Are you selling it or its a review !!
Wanna see the urban accessory pack more 😩
will it look good for tall riders like 6'2 ft rider
Is India goin' METRIC, perhaps INCH x INCH. Remember Fahrenheit, the Fl Oz and LBS ( LOT OF BULL SHIT) can be confusing! Greetings from THAILAND (not THAIWAN) Johnny-BikeSanooK (Wallah) here on his Meteor 350 Supernova after four years of TKR (Total Knee Replacement) operations in Sweden and here in South East Asia* th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
A good motorcycle can do city to interstate to intercontinental, it can handle paved roads, gravel and light off road, it's durable and has great mileage, it's stable and agile at slower and higher speeds this is so you as an owner have a choice of how YOU can use your motorcycle.
If you are to listen to RE's classification for The Hunter 350 it tells you that this motorcycle does not meet the versatile criterias that a good motorcycle needs but every other RE motorcycle does, this is something you should think hard about before you get the Hunter 350.
@zigwheels for a person with 5.3 to 5.5ft height which bike is better, TVS Ronin or RE Hunter?
And also requesting you for a full in-depth comparison of those two bikes.
That is a great looking bike.
If the body parts are not plastic, the price may be expensive. The engine is still the same as the Classic 350 and Meteor 350. That's why the Hunter 350 is very light when controlling, with the sportrim 17 being low enough front and rear, it's easy to handle whether on the road or off road. For 17 size tires you can use Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR very suitable for hot and rainy weather or even off road. 🤞🏻🏍🏔
Just wanted you guys to know that I really like the song, golmal hai bhai sab golmal hai !
By the way where is the nearest Bigwing...
After seeing Gagan, Faisal and Sagar I can feel that this is the best video of RE hunter 350.. and I m gonna share this.. to my new RE friends..
Hey Shyamal! Thanks for taking time out to watch Zig and to comment! Means a lot to us! ❤️
*=RE=, =RE=, =RE= ??? How about =RE=? The "=" key is located upper right! Who R U? I'm a Royal Enfield rider/owner straight from Bangkok, THAILAND (not THAIWAN) Johnny-BikeSanooK (Wallah) here on his Meteor 350 Supernova after four years of TKR (Total Knee Replacement) operations in Sweden and here in South East Asia* th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html