Royal Enfield Hunter 350 First Impressions 👀 | Full Day Riding | Motorcycle Photography
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- We ride the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 through a range of environments, from coastline to city, twisties, and back roads. Along the way you'll get a taste of how the motorcycle handles each environment, how it sounds, performs, and rides.
Last month I was kindly invited to ride the new Royal Enfield Hunter 350 as part of the North America launch. In this video I'll share a full day of riding Royal Enfield's new motorcycle along with a peak in to what happens during a motorcycle launch event.
We'll also have some fun with motorcycle photography to help document the ride and this new bike!
Enjoy :)
#royalenfieldhunter350 #hunter350royalenfield #hunter350 #royalenfield
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:17 Flying
00:33 Hunter 350 Merch
01:43 Introducing the Hunter 350
02:04 Starting the ride
02:59 Photography with a view
03:25 Riding the coastline
04:44 Riding along the beach
05:08 Time for lunch
05:15 All the colors!
06:14 Urban photography
06:35 Lane splitting
07:04 Riding the bridge
07:09 Videography
07:40 Twisties!
09:22 Solo ride
10:54 Let's take pictures
11:18 Finishing with a view - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Are you in the market for a Hunter 350? Do you have any question? Let me see if I can answer them below!
Hi @Chris which shooting camera model are you using on the bike mount? Please help with the make and year.
@@dadahutumhara2450 I switch between an Insta 360 x3 and a Go Pro 11
is it suitable for long rides?
how is the suspension ?
Which gloves are they look awesome
@@ashokannam1346long tides of 100-200 is ok , meteor is more suited to highway cruising
I don't know which wasp bit me, but after buying a Hunter, it was like I was born into motorcycling again. This toy is just something incredible in its price, appearance, design and the sensations it gives.
I think I was bitten in the same way in this trip, totally agree with all your points, it breaks down your ride in to our and simple fun - enjoy your Hunter!
Tell me what helmet did you wear I want to buy it for me too
did you get a bag of goodies?
@@ChrisKoningsi would love to ride a Hunter based Himalayan 250 or 350 in the future. Seeing this one on the market brings a relief in the age of Big CC bigs
Over price cheap accessories 🤮
Looked like a great day of riding Chris. It's so nice how RE really engage with creators, I hope there's more events for you to come.
Thanks Matt, it was a beautiful day! Totally, I really appreciate RE's enthusiasm for collaboration, they know how important content is to the community - fingers crossed I can make more videos like this with them in the future :)
@@ChrisKonings I’m sure you will mate 👍
Got a Rebel Red for myslef last week. The way this machine pulls brings a smile on my face. People may crticize this as a smaller bike. But i really love the design. Feels like a GT 350. Although my exhaust sound is not as clear as yours. Hope it will get better after the 1st Service.
Totally agree, it's great to hear you're enjoying the bike, how many miles have you done so far? Curious to see how the bike changes after run-in period. I think mine had already been run in and so maybe the exhaust breathes a little more?
@@ChrisKonings Have covered around 125 miles. Still in Run in period. Hopefully exhaust will sound better after the 1st service.
Now that's how u film a ride,the absence of a narration seemed wierd at first but that is somehow the reason why its special,u can actually imagine yourself being to there , brilliant job, and love yr helmet 😅
That footage on the bridge is great! Awesome video
Thanks for the kind words! I was blown away by what the videographers captured, glad I could include it in the video ☺️
I love my Hunter 350, thanks for the nice video and greetings from Italy 👋👍
Thanks for watching, glad you’re enjoying the machine, I certainly did!
I bought the rebel blue color at first launch itself in India and its been 10 months since using as my daily commuter bike. It feels really good and I use it as for long rides have driven 200km in single day without any halts. Thank you for sharing such awesome video and I really liked the photographs.
That's amazing to hear, thanks for sharing - I imagine these bikes get even better after their run-in period :) Appreciate the kind words and support!
That was such a great ride. Thank you for bringing us along with you. Those professional shots looked crisp.
Thanks for kind words, it’s comment like these that keep me going ☺️
That videography ❤️🔥
Thanks for making this video!!
Hey Aya, you're welcome - nice to meet during the Super Meteor 650 launch :)
A well done video. Very enjoyable mate. Got my like. :)
thank you so much, appreciate the kind words and support!
My hunter had 18000 km , since last january,no issues. I love her she gives me smile ..no nervous as on japaneses ..i custom her a lot ,rear shocks absorbers at last .and got a silencer barrel trail exhaust ,who poping a lot 😊 you feel as in old ages .no return in chasing power and technologies
That’s a great mentality to this bike, glad it serving you well!
Cette bécane est géniale comme quoi la puissance ne fait pas tout merci pour cette belle balade ❤ bisous de France
I’ve just swapped my lovely Classic 350 for the Hunter in the exact same colourway and I pick it up next week. Much as I enjoyed the Classic I’m looking forward to a bit less weight and slightly sharper steering.
Very nice, I think you'll be able to tell the difference, I've ridden both and I think the Hunter 350 is a real urban commuter, the Classic 350 is still stunning but I'd feel bad throwing it around a bit haha - what environments are you going to be riding in?
@@ChrisKonings I mostly ride quiet country roads in the border country between England and Scotland in the U.K.
My Classic has been fine if a little unwieldy on some of narrower bendy sections. I’m no speed merchant so steady flow is my priority. Should be ok?
@@johnnybgood7812 Perfect, the riding on the back roads felt the most comfortable and it handled really well on the bendy sections so you should be good, you're going to love it!
@@johnnybgood7812How has been your experience so far with the new bike? I hope it didn’t disappoint.
@@vikramad36 I absolutely love it! Best bike I’ve owned and great fun with a pillion too.
Honestly, I cannot believe what a good bike this is.
Great video Chris! 🙌🙌🙌
Thanks Timothy, appreciate the support as always ☺️
7:23 that cine camera doing perfect amount of motion blur in there. Just Awesome.
Yeah these guys were real pros, can’t wait to work with them again soon
I have same dapper white coloured hunter here in India. It's amazing bike . Great that you got to ride at such scenic roads.
Nice, it’s a great motorcycle and good color choice, enjoy!
Any regrets??
Mee too
The 650 twins in Hunter livery would be smashing
Sounds like a cool idea :)
Bruh a hunter with 650 engine it would clap an interceptor or a continental easily
Royal Enfield has really made some great moves in the last few years. When the British company closed in 1970 they continued to make the 500cc Bullet, and I believe a 350cc in India pretty much unchanged until fairly recently. Then a few years ago they seemed to have taken on a completely new direction, initially with the 650 Interceptor, then military replica Bullets, the Himalaya, and now a new 450cc Himalaya and the 350cc Hunter. Really great bikes at affordable prices. I have a olive drab Army Bullet, just ordered a new Himalaya, and now I'm trying to justify a Hunter. Oh yeah, there's an Interceptor tugging at my bank account as well...
I just got one , that bike is a lot of fun . Especially in rural upstate New York, a lot of twisty roads great riding in the Adirondacks
Nice, totally agree, any plans for mods?
@@ChrisKonings probably no mods as of yet . But I’ve heard they’re thinking of a 450 cc model, I would definitely trade up . RE builds remarkably solid bikes
@@tonyfrancesco3701 Yeah, they're really made some big moves in the industry recently, glad to see RE back to building quality bike, I'm excited for a 450 Himalayan personally :)
Planning to get my hunter 350 soon, thank for the review and videos love it’s, greetings from malaysia
That’s awesome, you’re very welcome, enjoy!
Wow!!!!!!! What a video 😦 👏👏👏👏👏
Your comment made me so happy, thanks for sharing - appreciate the kind words!
very relaxing😎
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Amazing video! Loved the shots, the scenic views. Do make a video about the gears you use for shooting it all.
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated - I can make a video about the gear if my viewers are interested :)
interested!@@ChrisKonings
Great video man. Captures the essence of motorcycle riding great. Love the white Hunter too, RE just need to get rid of the unnecessary Ride stickers off the tank, just keep the Royal Enfield logo. Great roads here in South West England, just need some more of that Cali sunshine!
Thanks very much - so glad to hear it ☺️ I agree, I also tend to take stickers off to tidy up the bike a bit - love the road in South West as well but can’t get enough of the Cali sun - enjoy the riding season!
I own the same white color here in India
Love the bike as it is my daily ride to office
Its a headturner, the exhaust feels so good and aggressive
Loved ur video and those cool shots🔥🤍
Ah good choice of color friend, I agree, sounds like you're using the bike for it's intended purpose, perfect for a city commuter - appreciate the kind words as well, I'm hoping to have more videos with this bike in the near future as well as Scram 411 - have you had any issue with the Hunter? What's your mileage if you don't mind me asking?
Do you think is it possible to get highway with passenger in Hunter 350?
Awesome video, you should be way more popular on TH-cam.
Thank you, appreciate the kind words - hopefully with consistency the subscribers will come ☺️
@@ChrisKonings govarma
I just saw your latest videos on instagram your bike's voice and that bright sun light remind me my best days 💓🤌🏻
Thanks for stopping by :)
amazing imagery
Thank you, I can’t take all the credit though, had lots of help from the crew
really looks cool
Thank you! It’s a great bike and was a fun day of riding ☺️
Excellent 💯
Thanks 💯
Such a beautiful country.
Thanks, I like it too 😊✌️
This is amazing Machine to Ride with , Having Rebel Blue .... Lovely Feeling with great thump Sound 🎉
Totally agree, nice color as well - is this your first bike?
I’d like to see a comparison of the RE 500 v the Hunter.
I owned a Honda 350 Four when I was 19-23 yo, way back in the early nineties.
I’ve never even sat on one of these and I know it owns the same spirit, albeit with the thump instead of the tiny roar😀
I will get one unless I sit on it and it’s wrong somehow🤷♂️
Bro where can I find those gorgeous gloves of yours 😊 Love your vids ❤
I saw your picture on instagram with this bike and download it 😂😂😂
Haha, that’s a big complement, thank you!
Awesome content! Do you know who is behind the pro footages? Which camera they used, etc?
Thank you for the kind words - yes, they are photographers Josh Shipps and Brandon Bunch
같은색상의 헌터350을 한국에서 타고 있습니다. 멋진 영상으로 보니 기분이 더욱 좋군요.
구독과 , 좋아요 누르고 갑니다!
🇺🇸🇰🇷😊
반갑습니다. 지원해 주셔서 감사합니다!
Hi @Chris Konings which shooting camera model are you using on the bike mount? Please help with the make and year.
I'm using Insta 360 x3 and Go Pro 11
Beach and batuque bom. You know the rules... 😂 👏🏻👏🏻
I have one white dapper...looks classy and ride is good 👍
Nice!
I love riding my Royal Enfield GT 650. RE are fun to ride.
Totally agree, the Hunter 350 was a blast - how long have you ridden your GT650?
@ChrisKonings It's been almost a year since I got my GT 650. It's fun to ride around the city. Planning a solo cross country ride soon. Before GT 650, I had Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x
Nice ride
Thanks 😊✌️
Great video, whats your helmet though? cool helmet!
Thanks, it’s from Hedon 😊
Amazing ride mate. Havent seen white outside but it is looking great it in your video. What colour do you like the most in hunter personally?
Personally I like the white, it’s minimal but a cool vintage aesthetic in my opinion 😊✌️
I like your helmet. Incredible video.
Thanks very much ☺️ The helmet is by Hedon - appreciate the kind words!
Great video! I really love your helmet btw
may i ask which brand or style it is? its literally perfect !
*update : just found out its a Hedon and that price is no joke :o
Thank you, corrected it’s by Hedon, it’s probably the best retro-style helmet I’ve ever owned despite the premium price tag
Hunter Rebel blue. Hunts opponents when I ride.....❤❤❤
It’s a great blue - how’s the ride?
@@ChrisKonings Fantastic.......love to ride .......
I own the blue one. Clocked 12000
Enjoying every bit of it 😎✌️
that's awesome, thanks for sharing that :)
can you please tell me where did you got that orange gloves , they look good
They are custom gloves from JRC glove co ✌️
The thing which need to be fixed in this bike is
The Randomly Lying Wirings
It disturbs so much and completely spoils the look of the bike ✌🏻🙌🏼
Yeah, I know what you mean, I’ve been trying to hide those as much as possible
Awesome bike and shots. What brand of helmet were you using? Looks awesome.
Thank you so much - the helmet is Hedon, it’s really comfy ☺️
@@ChrisKonings thank you for the response. I’m in contact with RE in Miami inquiring on the Hunter 350.
Nice - enjoy the test ride 👍
my dream ❤
Are you thinking of getting the bike?
"Amazing backpack and helmet, where did you get those?
Thank you, the backpack is Wandrd PRVK and helmet is Hedon!
Hey Chris. First of all, this video is amazing, I loved every second of it. And second, what bike you prefer Meteor or Hunter? I know they are different types, but I can't decide between them for my first bike. I think Meteor is more for me, but then again I love how responsive is Hunter. I guess Hunter is better for city rides, and Meteor for open road. Maybe the only question is Meteor better in the city, than Hunter outside of the city? :)
Hey, thank you so much for the kind words - personally I like Hunter for city and Meteor for the long roads, just a small bike is easier to move around - both are good though, you can’t go wrong in my opinion 😊
@@ChrisKonings Hi Chris, you're welcome, and thank you for your answer and your time, it means a lot. Do you think RE bikes are reliable? I read some comments about people fixing them all the time, too much vibrating, etc... that in general they are not that great. Thanks
Excellent video. Thank you for your work. How are the maintenance costs?
Really good, I think it’s also a bike you could work on yourself as it’s very straightforward
where did you buy this healmet from? please 🥺
Your video was simple and really awesome. I have the same colour bike that you drove which is called Hunter 350 dapper white 🤍. Love from India bro 🤍
Thank you so much, appreciate the kind words - that’s awesome, how are you finding the bike?
@@ChrisKonings yeah ! The bike was really amazing in this segment and it became two wheeler of the year 2023 in India
Where can I get the helmet you’re wearing? It’s sick bro!
Thanks, it’s by Hedon 😊✌️
In January 2024 my beautiful machine Hunter 350 Rebel Blue colour will arrive
hell yeah - ride safe!
I did 600km in a day, pretty lovely machine ❤
Amazing - glad to hear it ☺️
Great riding experience, got a Hunter for myself a month back.!!😊 any idea how to get that Hunter keychain?
That's awesome, how's your experience been so far? I got it as part of this launch but I think you might be able to pick them up in showrooms, although I can't promise that - I've reached out to Royal Enfield to find out more...
@@ChrisKonings the bike is performing great.. this is my first Royal Enfield got myself a dapper grey variant, the engine is well tuned and the sound is just 😍 turns a lot of heads on the road when I’m out!!😎. And thanks for the help with keychain 😊
Hi, love the video
Thanks very much, I personally would, I’m 5’10” and my feet were planted, with boots I think you’ll be fine - where are you planning on riding?
I'm sorry you had to watch Manchester United man!
Cool review though!
😅 thanks 😊✌️
Hi, cool video. May I know about the backpack you're carrying?
Thank you very much - they backpack is the Wandrd PRVK backpack - would you be interested in a video about the bag? It’s great for traveling as a photographer
@@ChrisKonings Well, tomorrow I'm going to pick up my Hunter 350 and since my work is far from home so I've to carry a backpack. And the one you're carrying looks comfortable and stylish so I wanted to know about it. Thanks again.
I just got 2023 Honda monkey, thinkin of trading that with this.
What are your needs? I think they usually helps me decide which bike I should get
Which pair of gloves do you have in the video? They’re nice
Custom gloves from JRC glove co
Thanks for this video. Tgis surely influenced me to get one, even same color white. You need to get a commission from RoyalE:-) Ride on!
Commission would be nice 😅 but I’m glad to have helped - enjoy the ride!
nice RE hunter merchandise are they available in RE showroom?
I believe so - I've been trying to get more information on it for the community but no luck yet - apologies!
08:01 road rash vibes
I like Royal Enfield
Me too!
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Not in the market as i just got my very first motorcycle just 3 days ago… a 2022 Himalayan with Panniers… in pine green… love Royal Enfields…
Very nice, I've ridden a Himalayan, they're great fun - I'm sure you'll be having many adventures!
chris, what is that gopro holder in your helmet?
This is the Dango helmet clip
where to get that HNTR keychain?
I reached out but haven't heard back yet - I think you might be able to pick one up in a showroom, but can't promise anything - sorry I can't be more helpful!
Hi chris...Just want to know, where can I find your helmet that you wear in this video...any link or details
Hi there, thanks for stopping by - the helmet is the Hedon Tux, it's a British brand, they're all hand made and really good quality!
Hunter 450 will be a massive success
Totally
Love from India 🇮🇳❤
Hello 👋 thanks for stopping by ✌️
🤘👍🤘🥰👌
👍
Hello Chris, do you have the instagram of the videographers in this video? I bet the have some amazing footage
Sure, joshipps and theofficialbrandonbunch
I need buying link of your riding gloves
I Bought a Dapper White to myself here in Brazil and didnt get all these treats 😢
Nice, enjoy the bike 😊✌️
I need those gloves!! where you bought it!!
These are motorcycle gloves hand made by a US company, JRC Gloves @CappuccinoMoto has a great video on these!
Beautiful locations and brilliantly shot Chris! Insta 360 one X3 is just too good, so is the Hunter.
P.s.
I got me a pair of yellow motorcycle gloves. Thank you for the inspiration! 😎
Thanks very much - glad I could help - what’s the brand of gloves you got in the end?
Royal Enfield's colour and livery are insane
Totally agree, which is your favorite model?
@@ChrisKonings I like chrome and red strip livery
Rebel Blue Rocks 👌
This 7:11 ❤👌🏻 🎥
Thank you so much!
just got my hunter 350, One of the most beautiful machines I've handled!
Ah nice, it’s really good handling, I agree - how have you found the mileage?
@@ChrisKonings I bought it like 2 weeks ago, almost covered 250km. I found the mileage to be around 30-32. I believe the milaega increases after the first service
Very nice, sounds like you’re really making good use out of it, enjoy ☺️
classic 350 or hunter, wich of thjose are the best, to commuting in a big cities, and wich has less vibrations?
Personally I like the Hunter 350 for practical commuting in a big city, it feels like it would carry more and suits the urban style, but the Classic 350 has a vintage styling that can’t be beat - I’ve ridden both and the Hunter 350 felt like it had less vibrations
@@ChrisKonings thanks,
I love the looks of the Classic & its undersquare engine but the Hunter is growing on me because it's cheaper, lighter & more nimble. Same engine but I've heard it's remapped & feels slightly more responsive. I can't confirm that. I'm an old rider who needs to downsize to handle the weight.
I’ve ridden both and can confirm, this bike packs a strong punch and the weight really makes a difference, it feels like you can do anything on this bike, it’s perfect for the older rider I’d say - do you have a Classic at the moment?
@@ChrisKonings Thanks, the Hunter is probably my next bike. I'm currently on a Honda NC700X.
Nice, I can recommend it, what color are you thinking?
@@ChrisKonings I like the blue but the gray is $200 cheaper so that's probably the one.
The gray is cool as well, enjoy!
Which helmet are you using? Where can I buy this?
The helmet is from Hedon - check out their website :)
@@ChrisKoningsthanks
guyz..way u think..which is d best colour combination 2 go for
I personally like the white most ✌️
Topp
Thanks for dropping by!
Gear shifter needs to be extended to make it operable through my heels. The upper of my expensive leather shoe has got damaged.
I’m curious to learn more about this, how do you operate with your heels?
Which helmet is this ? Can you drop a link in it?
This is the Hedon helmet 😊✌️
I'm confused about the colour.. pls suggest with colour is best.. Rebel black or Ash Gray ??
Out of these two I like the Rebel Black
What wrist watch are you wearing, it looks good.
Thank you it’s a vintage watch given to me by my father
@@ChrisKonings ,
Looks like a Flieger style pilot’s watch.
It’s hard to tell, but looks like you might be on the tall side. Were you comfortable on the hunter?
I’m 5’10” so I’d say I’m pretty average, I was comfortable throughout the day though - what height are you concerned about?
@@ChrisKonings I’m 6’ even. And thank you for your reply.
@@critterIMHO you’re welcome, I think you’ll be okay but I’d give it a test ride to be sure!
$4k? Damn.. In Singapore, it's probably close to SGD20k
Yeah I figured 😱
@Chris Konings
What helmet are you wearing dear sir ?
Hedon Helmet, I think it’s called Tux