Royal Enfield Hunter 350: Freeway, Touring, Ergonomics and Economy!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- Answering the questions I get asked the most about with the HNTR 350: is 350cc and 20HP enough, can you go on the freeway, can you go long distances. All these, answered today! Please leave additional questions in the comments!
If you're interested in purchasing some of these bar risers please email me at cosmocomposites@gmail.com, unfortunately I don't have a website live just yet but it's in the works!
Uploads should be more regular from now, and there will be some more Cosmo Composites accessories available soon too!
0:00 Intro
1:45 Going 100KpH
3:15 Can it go 110
4:05 Overtaking
4:55 Ergonomics
5:50 Wind
6:55 Tramlines
7:30 Fuel economy
8:35 Mirrors
9:35 2up?
10:05 Prattle
Boy does the HD processing take longer than I thought on youtube videos! already been live for half hour with no 1080p....
Hi from Adelaide. Thanks. I own a Hunter as well and agree with all you said. I found the stock rear shocks too harsh for my 60 year old spine. A set of YSS Bravo shocks fixed that. Really nice. The stock front fork springs i found a little soft and divey under brakes, a set of Hitchcocks.uk 10% stiffer fork springs fixed that and both these mods have transformed the handling. Also the DNA air filter and intake cover give the bike a bit more mid range grunt. But its a great little commuter / weekend cafe run bike and you can service it yourself! Love it. Apart from the stock CEAT tires, they are a bit crap, tramlining a bit on our crap roads so they will be the next upgrade. Cheers.
Hey, I have the DNA plate and filter. It does make it a little more pleasant to ride, I found it was just a bit more responsive after changing gears and getting into power. But I haven't noticed any more power than the bike already had as far as getting say 0-100, which seems what people are always interested in! I just wanted the filter for the re-usability mostly.
I haven't had issues with my CEAT tyres yet, I'm at 5000km on them of gentle riding. I do check my pressures every week. Though when these tyres are worn I'm looking to change them out for some 80/20 tyres, I'm looking at Shinko 705's, as I do some stretches and exploration on gravel roads.
Perhaps with the front shocks it can be dependent on QC from the factory? if the oil or seals are good or not? I haven't found them divey, and I am a hefty bloke! So maybe I lucked out with them, but I have not had any issues mostly riding smooth roads. I would buy some YSS or Hagon shocks but they are a bit pricey for me at the moment, if I get the tyres upgraded and start doing more gravel and offroad I may get them then so they are less likely to heat soak.
But that will all be in the future! probably not this year
Thank you for avery detailed review, cheers
Hello from the States, Missouri, I have one in the Blue Rebel as well. The barend mirrors are fantastic if you were to consider them. Very polite and well mannered motorbike. I sometimes think the bike would benefit from a bit of a diet. The stock weight is not bad at about 400 pounds, but if it were 365-475 pounds, that would be really sweet, especially since I am not going on a diet.
The bar end mirrors I know are a big favourite amongst most owners, but for me I'm just not interested in them. I've done a lot of riding on agricultural, dirt and duel sport bikes and I know how much even mouse ear mirrors break. I think bar ends look cool, but I don't want someone going passed or trying to park near me or knocking over my bike to cost me having to replace bar end mirrors. I do a decent amount of gravel road and track riding on my 350, so too much of a risk. If I had the bike just for suburban and weekend riding, bar ends might be more considered.
I have actually designed and manufactured bar end lever protectors instead, which aren't compatible with bar end mirrors, from carbon fiber that I have fitted to my bike, to protect my bars and my custom carbon fiber levers as well. I'm still working on making videos showing off the carbon fiber parts and their installation, but I've been extremely time-poor lately due to work and family obligations. Hopefully soon!
Yep!
Yep!
I also have a Hunter and the only modification I have made so far is a mirror extension from Hitchcock’s. I agree that the rear suspension is far too harsh. I have heard from Indian TH-camrs that the shock absorbers from the Classic 350 fit without any modifications and make a big difference. Has anyone tried this upgrade? I also agree that the tyres are rubbish.
Yes, you can direct fit the classic reborn suspension which doesn’t come with the nitrox canisters but it will be hard for you to find. the other option is you can fit the new classic suspension but have to cut one bolt part of the chain cover.
look at mine
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Diablo adjustable rear shock + michelin pilot street radial
Are you using the DNA sports air filter?
Yes, I have the DNA plate and filter installed. Theres a video on my channel for installation if you're interested.
I would imagine the Hunter is a lot better at doing this Highway cruising than the Classic Reborn or Meteor in my opinion,
I own a Royal Enfield Hunter, and have just fitted a DNA Air Filter, Powerage Silencer, Sump guard, Royal Enfield Screen, and a 16 tooth cog conversion to it,
Solo, I find it absolutely brilliant,
I also own an Interceptor,
Which I've fitted the 16 tooth cog conversion to,
And that's better as well,
I'm loving my Hunter 👍
I'm from Yorkshire Great Britain,
I agree with you about the Mirror's,
And I'm 5' 7"
Great video,
Cheers Paul 👍
I haven't had to fit a silencer, I find the HNTR stock to be pleasant and not too loud. Though something more compact might be better from a silhouette consideration. It protrudes a decent amount, and I worry about it interfering with something as I go passed. And worst case, if the bike slides it will grind up the exhaust.
Sounds like you have a well kitted hunter. I found the DNA kit made my bike a bit more pleasant to go through the gears, as power is not delayed after changing gears and getting back on the throttle. The gearing differs from the classic and meteor, better IMO, so I didn't mess with the sprockets. But if I do more highway time I may consider gearing to lower my highway RPM. 3.5L/100 is by no means bad for highway economy, but relative to 2.8 when going under 80...
I wish 5th was a bit more overdrive or it was equipped with a 6th. But then the power perhaps couldn't keep up then. For what it was designed for, seems perfect, and I'm just being greedy haha
It was a big toss up for me between the int650 and hntr 350 when I was purchasing. I ended up with the 350 because I figured it could do what I needed, and the extra cash in my pocket would pay for a good amount of petrol. I like your position that the best approach is just to buy both haha, unfortunately that wasn't an option for me at the moment. Once my business is busier, I may be able to afford a second bike.
Why do all the reviews point out if the mirrors vibrate?! I just want to know if they are large enough haha
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Yes I find that the standard mirror's are fine myself 👍
"You shouldn't ride one handed." lol My dad told me that same thing. Actually he said "can't." That was 1992. Bought my first bike a few weeks later. Been riding motorcycles with one hand ever sense.
i got the hunter too it is a sweet lovely bike but since i put a DNA airfilter , perfomance stage two cam (Kent) from Hitchcock UK , deleted the cat .converter , and put a Enfield precision free flow silencer on she got about 6 to 7 hp more what is significant for a little bike like this . i can stay in 5th gear up hill and head wind is no problem at all and overtaking is easier so also safer . for the 350 R.E. riders who want a bit more this is totally worth it to do . oh yeah i put also a Fuel X on because i don't want the bike running to lean .
Deleting the cat converter increases hp?