Royal Enfield Hunter 350 First Ride Review | The obvious choice for young riders?
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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@arindamdas13072 жыл бұрын
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.
@rinkeshpadaya1485
2 жыл бұрын
Same here bro
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@bhoogewerf2823
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
=RE= Rocks!
@manishadaas
2 жыл бұрын
Riding dynamics with hunter .....lol raise handle bars change seat then ok
@the.just.able.biker672 жыл бұрын
Even though I'm over here in Scotland I always watch Zigwheels for the latest news on Royal Enfields. Another great review. 👍
@mohitjindalhsr2 жыл бұрын
Zigwheels: This is meant for the cities. Guy in India: Main isse Ladakh leke jaunga.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@pradyu.1
2 жыл бұрын
It's Royal Enfield afterall, she can definitely do Ladakh 😂😂
@mohitjindalhsr
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha so true !
@bunty2208
2 жыл бұрын
@@pradyu.1 It's just the perception I have seen people riding Splendor in Spiti Valley
@manoharreddy6076
2 жыл бұрын
@@pradyu.1 It's The Only Royal Enfield With Least Ground Clearance
@slimturnpike2 жыл бұрын
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.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@BirdArvid2 жыл бұрын
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..
@buck82662 жыл бұрын
You are probably the first youtuber to do a proper review about this vehicle, congratulations 😇
@skarrin6207
2 жыл бұрын
U know the embargo was lifted 1 hr ago when most of them released their reviews
@theloneranger6531
2 жыл бұрын
Aaj hi review ayega sabhi
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
@@theloneranger6531 correcto sir!
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Buck! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾 do let me know if you have any suggestions or queries!
@winterwarwolf4193
2 жыл бұрын
And you know he is not JUST a KZreadr right?
@harshab42502 жыл бұрын
That closer shot at 3:01 is awesome guys. Kudos to cinematography unit.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Will pass it on! Thanks for the ❤️!
@thelastsamuraiRonin
2 жыл бұрын
@@SirKart what's your pick among hunter 350 vs Ronin?
@ZyroBlink
Жыл бұрын
Hi Harsha 😊
@markymarknj2 жыл бұрын
The Hunter looks good. I can't wait till it comes to the US!
@jitendrachoudhury81002 жыл бұрын
The way you explain and analyse the things, always hit 🎯 the Bulls eye. Super explained. Love 😘 your videos man, keep rocking.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@ericweber1969 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review! I hope both versions come to the USA, I think it will sell well here!
@indianavenger34572 жыл бұрын
Perfect review✌ As usual zigwheels you have done the job !!
@sameerdeshpande63602 жыл бұрын
You nail it right in the middle of the head by saying small capacity engine with high power would had made huge positive change.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾 just seems to make sense!
@shawb21572 жыл бұрын
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.
@carlbuzz90872 жыл бұрын
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.
@sudhansuranjanmohapatra6429
2 жыл бұрын
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 😄
@venmaniselvan
2 жыл бұрын
@@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..
@Allanfrancisxavier
2 жыл бұрын
@@venmaniselvan true. Sales will tell you otherwise. Hunter will.out sale ronin 10 to 1. Sorry tvs. Good effort though.
@resident_alien595
2 жыл бұрын
One more reason to go for Ronin -181 mm ground clearance
@girijamarathesmusic4297
2 жыл бұрын
I will go for Ronin for ground clearance as City roads in India is equal to offroading sometimes 😀
@lucassimon51742 жыл бұрын
I have an interceptor 650, but I'm inclined to get one the these when it come out here in Brazil. Awesome review!
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
I get it! One is your highway bruiser and the other is the easy city runabout! You should be getting it soon.
@julianrose810
Жыл бұрын
Be careful the '650' gather a little bit of dust🥴
@singaraveluthiagarajan71102 жыл бұрын
Karthikeyaa zigging as always 🥳💥🔥💥🔥
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Haha it’s all because of where I live!
@saumilcontractor52092 жыл бұрын
Good camera work and great review as always
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good vibes bro!
@letsee92152 жыл бұрын
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.
@AthifKhan2 жыл бұрын
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.
@TarunChoudhry2 жыл бұрын
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
@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378
2 жыл бұрын
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..
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@yashmanjushri7645 Жыл бұрын
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...
@abhay.7
Жыл бұрын
If you want fuel efficiency with normal power, go for hero splendor
@shadowmancy91832 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesharvey44
Жыл бұрын
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 :)
@weekendhoppers2 жыл бұрын
"Basically it’s meant to be friendly" 👌 Great tag line 😃
@yogeshsonavane96362 жыл бұрын
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.
@tonybuttie3038
2 жыл бұрын
correct, all modern bikes should have a rear mono shock, and USD front forks
@julianrose810
Жыл бұрын
Plus Triumph price for USD forks etc.
@shancsk282 жыл бұрын
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
@CITYCLUTCH2 жыл бұрын
Zigwheels, this is the perfect review of this bike, the other guys missed lot of details but you got them all, Thank you karthikeya..
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Phew! Glad to hear that Pankaj! Just got heat in a few other comments - “50 rupees cut for overacting” 😀. So this really helps!
@Sarfirasa2 жыл бұрын
What about the ground clearance? It's just 150mm. Which is not good for the Indian roads at all with all road breakers and bumpers
@atsonaga5520
2 жыл бұрын
Np, old classic has 132/137mm GC only
@resident_alien595
2 жыл бұрын
Ronin is way better in that aspect with 181mm GC.
@rahulk2633
Жыл бұрын
Power drift said it wasn't an issue
@julianrose810
Жыл бұрын
650 Meteor ground clearance hmmm
@dr.commentator70672 жыл бұрын
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.
@Inaac2008
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, how can one look at just numbers for these kind of bikes bruh
@dr.commentator7067
2 жыл бұрын
@@Inaac2008 Well, we don't have live proof as of now. Do we? Until then the numbers reflect what they are!
@riffermadness96
2 жыл бұрын
Why are you copy pasting this comment everywhere?
@dr.commentator7067
2 жыл бұрын
@@riffermadness96 'coz nobody is talking what they are supposed to talk
@slimturnpike
2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.commentator7067 Honda shill lol
@himanshuheartthrob102 жыл бұрын
Very refreshing review by Karthikeyan sir! Watched many reviews but loved only this from Zigwheels and one from Autocar! 😊
@sushilgaikwad46582 жыл бұрын
It will definitely sell better than competition 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 If I could at this moment buy it, i would have!!! 🔥
@sgomez81942 жыл бұрын
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.
@codlover4727
2 жыл бұрын
Might be come with 650 cc
@RajeshRJha2 жыл бұрын
Dual disk and ABS is essential, they shouldn’t have compromised on that.
@amvj2 жыл бұрын
This is the best Hunter review so far.
@reubendias182 жыл бұрын
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...
@soleview2 жыл бұрын
Aside Hunter, Kartikeya, I am learning gradually as why? YOU are the reason for ZIGWHEELS.. YOU are YOU when it comes to represent any Vehicle on ZW, Best wishes 👍
@MultiThunder12342 жыл бұрын
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.
@sudhansuranjanmohapatra64292 жыл бұрын
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.
@vikkygoswami4738
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@DeepakKumar-fd9zk
2 жыл бұрын
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
@vikkygoswami4738
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@yourdailydoseofmotivation9548
2 жыл бұрын
@@vikkygoswami4738 re powerful than honda?? Really😓?
@vikkygoswami4738
2 жыл бұрын
@@yourdailydoseofmotivation9548 Really
@resident_alien5952 жыл бұрын
Tvs Ronin is lighter at 159kg, sounds way better than this and has higher ground clearance - 181 mm. Choose wisely.
@allah___maadarchod
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly !
@shruteshmestry
2 жыл бұрын
USD forks, monoshock, slipper assist cloth and better fit and finish too
@khajaamjid48982 жыл бұрын
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...
@moviestar5883
2 жыл бұрын
Till the cone set gives up. RE still hasn't fixed the chassis issue.
@khajaamjid4898
2 жыл бұрын
@@moviestar5883 still a choice you can pay for some minor issues ...only RE's name is enough than tvs for many bike freaks
@shreyanshurajdutta
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@maximusdecimusmeridius
2 жыл бұрын
@@shreyanshurajdutta 'plastic ripoff of classic and meteor 350'? What ronin is made of? Diamonds?
@shreyanshurajdutta
2 жыл бұрын
@@maximusdecimusmeridius not diamonds but metal and Ronin has more metal parts than hunter. Go see the reviews
@hauptmannnn2 жыл бұрын
What an aesthetic and pleasing review ❤️🔥
@NilTheBear2 жыл бұрын
Superb yours way to explain things, makes everyone to buy this beast !
@Ratznair2 жыл бұрын
Hunter looks awesome and youthful :-) A winner is on its way.
@greatoftones Жыл бұрын
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. 🤞🏻🏍🏔
@nandopatoch2 жыл бұрын
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.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Bro! All equal in terms of timing.. but super glad you watched Zig! 🙏🏾
@ganiwaseem92102 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but I feel RE should have gone with a brand new 250cc engine for the Hunter.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@abhijatpandey63802 жыл бұрын
Seeing all its +ve and -ve, I would say skip this bike. Rather buy a Honda CB350. I covered the whole south India on it recently (15000 Km in 3 months )and can say that Honda is class apart in terms of performance, reliability, off roading, top speed, and I was riding at 120kmph most of the time, with zero vibrations. ❤️
@imranvp2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate this review. Very well articulated! And covered all the bases! Good job Zig Wheels Team!
@vikkygoswami47382 жыл бұрын
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 💥
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@tushhhar292 жыл бұрын
Why no one is talking about the ground clearance which is just 152mm
@RajA-wi2ut2 жыл бұрын
I am on to my third RE. What is modern about the Hunter? Certainly not the engineering and performance; nor the features and components. Just about every 150cc on the market today has better specs, ride and handling, build quality .And if you compare apple with apple - the Honda CB350 RS is head and shoulders above what RE has to offer. News percolating out of Bangkok is that the suspension is 'rudimentary' at best, the engine characteristics is 'typical' RE and to keep costs to a minimum it comes with compromises eg. no main stand, no LED lights (standard on all modern bikes today) etc. Yes RE sell cheap bikes. But most importantly the cost of ownership is another matter altogether!
@bhoogewerf2823
2 жыл бұрын
The all new Bajaj -Triumph which is undergoing testing will eat into RE's market especially the Hunter.
@sandeepnag51802 жыл бұрын
Hunter VS Ronin, any suggestions ?? looking to buy this month and i m super confused
@yash_kambli2 жыл бұрын
If i was in place of RE , would rather asked to developed square or over-square engine instead of long stroke. Apart from heritage it has nothing to serves, cons outweighs pros. power, refinement, weight everything gets compromised heavily.
@reubendias18 Жыл бұрын
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.
@TheBezaleel2 жыл бұрын
When is it coming to Europe ?, I think there will be a lot of interest.
@visharadjoshi7452 жыл бұрын
2:43 why does the caption says HONDA 350
@harshad_waghmare2 жыл бұрын
this bike is for young college going kids and only for city use. ground clearance going to be issue as per indian road conditions, bike looks small foot pegs for rider are way backwards than TVS Ronin(which offers comfortable posture ) i will prefer Honda highness 350 or TVS RONIN( if bigwing showroom not available ) than hunter
@allah___maadarchod2 жыл бұрын
Ronin will be a wiser choice. More power, lighter, more features.
@lonerider6175
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Your username says it all. Avoid this guy advice.
@krabha9681
2 жыл бұрын
Ronin got no character.
@allah___maadarchod
2 жыл бұрын
@@krabha9681 i have got the character.
@jazztryppyn84452 жыл бұрын
Don't see why lack of ABS on a 180kg bike making just 20 bhp should be a deal breaker.
@vikaspatel7485
2 жыл бұрын
Coz even this 20 bhp can sail at 100kmph and sudden rear breaking even at a speed much lower can lead to rear wheel lock leading to maybe fatal accidents..
@kailashsingh7169
2 жыл бұрын
Hard Breaking from 100kmph especially by a novice rider can still throw him on the road...
@vintagealchemist4328
2 жыл бұрын
People keep saying ABS is mandatory for safety and complain like shit when a motorcycles comes with single channel abs instead of dual. These same people will be wearing half helmets, shorts and sandals while riding and won't spend a dime on safety gear. Smh
@ersyooo2 жыл бұрын
Great video and shots!! ngl, as an xsr155 owner, got triggered by "xsr155 killer" line.
@shirishshinde24512 жыл бұрын
we want Comparison between hunter 350 , Jawa 42 and yezdi scrambler classi 350 and Ronin
@aviroopdas4002 жыл бұрын
350cc with twin cylinders and 35bhp+ power 35nm+ torque is what RE should concentrate on developing.
@athullal7438
2 жыл бұрын
No way man. With the J platform I was expecting a minimum of 25 ps but no. Quite disappointing actually.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@anandchoudhary20392 жыл бұрын
ground clearance 150mm only
@kiran_vms2 жыл бұрын
So i guess now it's time for the Hunter vs Ronin comparisons....
@bhoogewerf2823 Жыл бұрын
Got to confess the Hunter did nothing to stir my soul. I was disappointed. I guess if one is upgrading from a 150cc it may appeal to that segment. Ive been riding RE from 1982....and now have the 500cc. The pick of the RE's in my opinions is the Classic. I wish that they had not discontinued the 500. I like the classic paint job as well and the chrome (just wish it was better quality and not prone to rusting) and the neutral riding ergonomics.
@pranjalsharma4792 жыл бұрын
I rode it , i love it , but i bought it before everything 😂, it gives huge amount of confidence to new riders . They are like " i rode an Enfield, how the hell was it easy ? "
@abishekab21
Жыл бұрын
Omg exactly 😂
@Zonunsanga12 жыл бұрын
Best review always!!!
@svaralen Жыл бұрын
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 🇷🇸✌️
@yogeshkhatriakayogi
Жыл бұрын
Then hunter probably will be a bicycle for you it’s half a size of Meteor 😅
@rehansheikh99722 жыл бұрын
Which one should I buy TVS Ronin 250 or Hunter 350 ? Plz suggest me.
@Skinnyman_76 ай бұрын
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?
@DeanoRav Жыл бұрын
Would you buy this over a Yamaha XSR 155? (Thailand Yam is 98,000 thb, Hunter is 135,000) - First geared bike
@vaisagan2 жыл бұрын
You are the best reviewer by a huge margin 👏👏
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Bro! Thanks for that encouragement!
@vigneshprabhu39192 жыл бұрын
Good night and good luck ronin!
@letni9506 Жыл бұрын
In September RE bumped up the price of their bikes here. I feel they made a mistake. £4k for the base fireball meteor? The competition has a lot more tech on the bikes and they go quicker. RE had the nice retro looks and the price going for it but slowly the price aspect is disappearing. The price of the meteor now has totally made me look at the competition.
@pr1yatham Жыл бұрын
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.
@trendingtimes72402 жыл бұрын
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..
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Shyamal! Thanks for taking time out to watch Zig and to comment! Means a lot to us! ❤️
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@aatmaDipoBhava Жыл бұрын
I think Bangkok was chosen so that THE ISSUE WITH GROUND CLEARANCE of 150 mm which matters a lot in India doesn't get noticed
@robedmunds71632 жыл бұрын
Another great review, come to you for all my RE updates, thanks.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob! Appreciate you sharing that here! Means a lot!
@ravirajkhachar72 Жыл бұрын
Is it true that RE is using non branded brakes for Dapper variants and BYBRE brakes comes only with the Rebel variant?
@aakarshteja75212 жыл бұрын
@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.
@lgwappo2 жыл бұрын
I don't think this bike needs more power. If Royal Enfield designed it with more power it would need to be liquid-cooled & have an over-square bore & stroke. It would cost more, have less low-end torque & rev higher on the road. Bikes like that already exists. Honda CB300, Yamaha MT-03, Kawasaki Z400, KTM 390, etc. All more expensive. Royal Enfield knows what it's doing.
@MohdFaizan-xl7fs2 жыл бұрын
i think if I had the choice I would have gone for yezdi roadster or jawa 42
@bhoogewerf28232 жыл бұрын
The all new Bajaj -Triumph which is undergoing testing will eat into RE's market especially the Hunter.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
=RE=, =RE=, =RE= ??? How about =RE=? 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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*BAJAJ needs HELP with MARKETING in THAILAND. Dominar 400 great chassi and outstanding ENGINE by KTM ( Kronreif , Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen) - hardly any street cred and brand recognition here on BIKE crazy Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. You do know that premium non Japanese bikes are built in Thailand: BMW Motorrad, DUCATI, Harley-Davidson and TRIUMPH. Kari BikeSanooK videographer is a happy BAJAJ Dominar 400 daily rider in Bangkok* kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3xpl7ykga2dY6Q.html
@kankit2302 жыл бұрын
Still think Honda cb350 is better'option
@wolfmotorhead2 жыл бұрын
Feeling sad for those who have opted Ronin over this 🤓
@vishwasps8877
2 жыл бұрын
You need not feel sad, as those who have opted for Ronin will be more than happy.
@pavanhr1
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you...if ur going with this hunter.... Ronin is far that better motorcycle than this.. time will tell😁
@rochitgurung9090
11 ай бұрын
@@pavanhr1yeah😂😂😂
@rochitgurung9090
11 ай бұрын
@@pavanhr1it certainly didn’t
@daravind59532 жыл бұрын
Planning to buy a cruiser soon. Can we cruise in 100 effortlessly and for long period of time?
@raiinwalis55772 жыл бұрын
Ohhh boyyy, I am so gonna this front alloy in my interceptor and Blast my way through
@abcxyz58182 жыл бұрын
Need to compare with other city bikes including Husqvarna. How and where does it stands?
@Cruising_Company2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RajmanyaRajashree2 жыл бұрын
can this be used for long rides? can we do it with factory seats?
@123nimz
2 жыл бұрын
Same question
@praveenprakasan11512 жыл бұрын
Test rode the bike today.. A good nimble bike.. loved the sound 🔥
@subinsomasunder4891
2 жыл бұрын
Old TV's fiero sound if you know
@praveenprakasan1151
2 жыл бұрын
@@subinsomasunder4891 no i am not aware but this one was peppy but the engine pull doesn't match the raciness of the exhaust note
@jamescunninghamniven Жыл бұрын
All in all good bike, excellent review, but still feel RE need to tune up engine to squeeze 30bhp for a persausive second city bike
@vishikhupadhyay2 жыл бұрын
Looks can be deceiving. Ronin steals the show in terms of practicability. And meteor still remains the best offering from RE.
@IroxGamer
2 жыл бұрын
yes the price and features RONIN has is much better but people don't understand it
@GaBlactus2 жыл бұрын
RE always teasing, Why not a Hunter 650 and when will they drop the Shotgun 650. it looks pretty damn hardcore.
@196-harshavardhanaditya52 жыл бұрын
Need a review comparing all RE 350s with J platform engines
@subhanallahshak2 жыл бұрын
Ronin or hunter which to go for ..any suggestion
@manthenvashishth37692 жыл бұрын
Looks good but ronin sounds better. This sounds like a tractor. For this amount of money one has better options which are more useful, adjustable and teach you too if you are a starter. The thing is for every RE bike there is quite buzz cuz of no of fanbois but it's cons outweigh the pros.
@kushagraN2 жыл бұрын
I hope RE doesn't die following the steps of harley. They can keep the classic & the bullet's but they need to move on from the 350 engine for modern bikes or at least add optional new engine higher compression better revving new 250-400cc beast to the same models to rival everyone else. Imagine this bike price 20-25k higher but with a 35-40hp twin cylinder or same power from a rev happy 250cc at similar price.
@sssantanu2 жыл бұрын
Tell me back suspension of metro hunter 350 is it better than honda cb350 or classic or same
@drchienholiao11832 жыл бұрын
Thank Goodness you took the Name of Triumph Street Twin look alike, since 2-3 days watching all those walk around, No One took the Name , I thought RE might have Gagged all of you 🙌🏻🤠
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha.. I’m surprised - that was the first thought in my head! I’m not complaining though.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=RE=, =RE=, =RE= ??? How about =RE=? 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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@jennisonr2 жыл бұрын
Wont the missing piece in the frame put more stress in other parts??
Пікірлер: 420
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.
@rinkeshpadaya1485
2 жыл бұрын
Same here bro
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@bhoogewerf2823
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
=RE= Rocks!
@manishadaas
2 жыл бұрын
Riding dynamics with hunter .....lol raise handle bars change seat then ok
Even though I'm over here in Scotland I always watch Zigwheels for the latest news on Royal Enfields. Another great review. 👍
Zigwheels: This is meant for the cities. Guy in India: Main isse Ladakh leke jaunga.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@pradyu.1
2 жыл бұрын
It's Royal Enfield afterall, she can definitely do Ladakh 😂😂
@mohitjindalhsr
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha so true !
@bunty2208
2 жыл бұрын
@@pradyu.1 It's just the perception I have seen people riding Splendor in Spiti Valley
@manoharreddy6076
2 жыл бұрын
@@pradyu.1 It's The Only Royal Enfield With Least Ground Clearance
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.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
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..
You are probably the first youtuber to do a proper review about this vehicle, congratulations 😇
@skarrin6207
2 жыл бұрын
U know the embargo was lifted 1 hr ago when most of them released their reviews
@theloneranger6531
2 жыл бұрын
Aaj hi review ayega sabhi
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
@@theloneranger6531 correcto sir!
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Buck! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾 do let me know if you have any suggestions or queries!
@winterwarwolf4193
2 жыл бұрын
And you know he is not JUST a KZreadr right?
That closer shot at 3:01 is awesome guys. Kudos to cinematography unit.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Will pass it on! Thanks for the ❤️!
@thelastsamuraiRonin
2 жыл бұрын
@@SirKart what's your pick among hunter 350 vs Ronin?
@ZyroBlink
Жыл бұрын
Hi Harsha 😊
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.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
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!
Excellent review! I hope both versions come to the USA, I think it will sell well here!
Perfect review✌ As usual zigwheels you have done the job !!
You nail it right in the middle of the head by saying small capacity engine with high power would had made huge positive change.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾 just seems to make sense!
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.
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.
@sudhansuranjanmohapatra6429
2 жыл бұрын
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 😄
@venmaniselvan
2 жыл бұрын
@@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..
@Allanfrancisxavier
2 жыл бұрын
@@venmaniselvan true. Sales will tell you otherwise. Hunter will.out sale ronin 10 to 1. Sorry tvs. Good effort though.
@resident_alien595
2 жыл бұрын
One more reason to go for Ronin -181 mm ground clearance
@girijamarathesmusic4297
2 жыл бұрын
I will go for Ronin for ground clearance as City roads in India is equal to offroading sometimes 😀
I have an interceptor 650, but I'm inclined to get one the these when it come out here in Brazil. Awesome review!
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
I get it! One is your highway bruiser and the other is the easy city runabout! You should be getting it soon.
@julianrose810
Жыл бұрын
Be careful the '650' gather a little bit of dust🥴
Karthikeyaa zigging as always 🥳💥🔥💥🔥
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Haha it’s all because of where I live!
Good camera work and great review as always
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good vibes bro!
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.
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.
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
@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378
2 жыл бұрын
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..
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
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...
@abhay.7
Жыл бұрын
If you want fuel efficiency with normal power, go for hero splendor
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.
@jamesharvey44
Жыл бұрын
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 :)
"Basically it’s meant to be friendly" 👌 Great tag line 😃
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.
@tonybuttie3038
2 жыл бұрын
correct, all modern bikes should have a rear mono shock, and USD front forks
@julianrose810
Жыл бұрын
Plus Triumph price for USD forks etc.
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
Zigwheels, this is the perfect review of this bike, the other guys missed lot of details but you got them all, Thank you karthikeya..
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Phew! Glad to hear that Pankaj! Just got heat in a few other comments - “50 rupees cut for overacting” 😀. So this really helps!
What about the ground clearance? It's just 150mm. Which is not good for the Indian roads at all with all road breakers and bumpers
@atsonaga5520
2 жыл бұрын
Np, old classic has 132/137mm GC only
@resident_alien595
2 жыл бұрын
Ronin is way better in that aspect with 181mm GC.
@rahulk2633
Жыл бұрын
Power drift said it wasn't an issue
@julianrose810
Жыл бұрын
650 Meteor ground clearance hmmm
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.
@Inaac2008
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, how can one look at just numbers for these kind of bikes bruh
@dr.commentator7067
2 жыл бұрын
@@Inaac2008 Well, we don't have live proof as of now. Do we? Until then the numbers reflect what they are!
@riffermadness96
2 жыл бұрын
Why are you copy pasting this comment everywhere?
@dr.commentator7067
2 жыл бұрын
@@riffermadness96 'coz nobody is talking what they are supposed to talk
@slimturnpike
2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.commentator7067 Honda shill lol
Very refreshing review by Karthikeyan sir! Watched many reviews but loved only this from Zigwheels and one from Autocar! 😊
It will definitely sell better than competition 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 If I could at this moment buy it, i would have!!! 🔥
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.
@codlover4727
2 жыл бұрын
Might be come with 650 cc
Dual disk and ABS is essential, they shouldn’t have compromised on that.
This is the best Hunter review so far.
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...
Aside Hunter, Kartikeya, I am learning gradually as why? YOU are the reason for ZIGWHEELS.. YOU are YOU when it comes to represent any Vehicle on ZW, Best wishes 👍
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.
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.
@vikkygoswami4738
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@DeepakKumar-fd9zk
2 жыл бұрын
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
@vikkygoswami4738
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@yourdailydoseofmotivation9548
2 жыл бұрын
@@vikkygoswami4738 re powerful than honda?? Really😓?
@vikkygoswami4738
2 жыл бұрын
@@yourdailydoseofmotivation9548 Really
Tvs Ronin is lighter at 159kg, sounds way better than this and has higher ground clearance - 181 mm. Choose wisely.
@allah___maadarchod
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly !
@shruteshmestry
2 жыл бұрын
USD forks, monoshock, slipper assist cloth and better fit and finish too
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...
@moviestar5883
2 жыл бұрын
Till the cone set gives up. RE still hasn't fixed the chassis issue.
@khajaamjid4898
2 жыл бұрын
@@moviestar5883 still a choice you can pay for some minor issues ...only RE's name is enough than tvs for many bike freaks
@shreyanshurajdutta
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@maximusdecimusmeridius
2 жыл бұрын
@@shreyanshurajdutta 'plastic ripoff of classic and meteor 350'? What ronin is made of? Diamonds?
@shreyanshurajdutta
2 жыл бұрын
@@maximusdecimusmeridius not diamonds but metal and Ronin has more metal parts than hunter. Go see the reviews
What an aesthetic and pleasing review ❤️🔥
Superb yours way to explain things, makes everyone to buy this beast !
Hunter looks awesome and youthful :-) A winner is on its way.
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. 🤞🏻🏍🏔
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.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Bro! All equal in terms of timing.. but super glad you watched Zig! 🙏🏾
I don't know why but I feel RE should have gone with a brand new 250cc engine for the Hunter.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
Seeing all its +ve and -ve, I would say skip this bike. Rather buy a Honda CB350. I covered the whole south India on it recently (15000 Km in 3 months )and can say that Honda is class apart in terms of performance, reliability, off roading, top speed, and I was riding at 120kmph most of the time, with zero vibrations. ❤️
Appreciate this review. Very well articulated! And covered all the bases! Good job Zig Wheels Team!
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 💥
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
Why no one is talking about the ground clearance which is just 152mm
I am on to my third RE. What is modern about the Hunter? Certainly not the engineering and performance; nor the features and components. Just about every 150cc on the market today has better specs, ride and handling, build quality .And if you compare apple with apple - the Honda CB350 RS is head and shoulders above what RE has to offer. News percolating out of Bangkok is that the suspension is 'rudimentary' at best, the engine characteristics is 'typical' RE and to keep costs to a minimum it comes with compromises eg. no main stand, no LED lights (standard on all modern bikes today) etc. Yes RE sell cheap bikes. But most importantly the cost of ownership is another matter altogether!
@bhoogewerf2823
2 жыл бұрын
The all new Bajaj -Triumph which is undergoing testing will eat into RE's market especially the Hunter.
Hunter VS Ronin, any suggestions ?? looking to buy this month and i m super confused
If i was in place of RE , would rather asked to developed square or over-square engine instead of long stroke. Apart from heritage it has nothing to serves, cons outweighs pros. power, refinement, weight everything gets compromised heavily.
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.
When is it coming to Europe ?, I think there will be a lot of interest.
2:43 why does the caption says HONDA 350
this bike is for young college going kids and only for city use. ground clearance going to be issue as per indian road conditions, bike looks small foot pegs for rider are way backwards than TVS Ronin(which offers comfortable posture ) i will prefer Honda highness 350 or TVS RONIN( if bigwing showroom not available ) than hunter
Ronin will be a wiser choice. More power, lighter, more features.
@lonerider6175
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Your username says it all. Avoid this guy advice.
@krabha9681
2 жыл бұрын
Ronin got no character.
@allah___maadarchod
2 жыл бұрын
@@krabha9681 i have got the character.
Don't see why lack of ABS on a 180kg bike making just 20 bhp should be a deal breaker.
@vikaspatel7485
2 жыл бұрын
Coz even this 20 bhp can sail at 100kmph and sudden rear breaking even at a speed much lower can lead to rear wheel lock leading to maybe fatal accidents..
@kailashsingh7169
2 жыл бұрын
Hard Breaking from 100kmph especially by a novice rider can still throw him on the road...
@vintagealchemist4328
2 жыл бұрын
People keep saying ABS is mandatory for safety and complain like shit when a motorcycles comes with single channel abs instead of dual. These same people will be wearing half helmets, shorts and sandals while riding and won't spend a dime on safety gear. Smh
Great video and shots!! ngl, as an xsr155 owner, got triggered by "xsr155 killer" line.
we want Comparison between hunter 350 , Jawa 42 and yezdi scrambler classi 350 and Ronin
350cc with twin cylinders and 35bhp+ power 35nm+ torque is what RE should concentrate on developing.
@athullal7438
2 жыл бұрын
No way man. With the J platform I was expecting a minimum of 25 ps but no. Quite disappointing actually.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
ground clearance 150mm only
So i guess now it's time for the Hunter vs Ronin comparisons....
Got to confess the Hunter did nothing to stir my soul. I was disappointed. I guess if one is upgrading from a 150cc it may appeal to that segment. Ive been riding RE from 1982....and now have the 500cc. The pick of the RE's in my opinions is the Classic. I wish that they had not discontinued the 500. I like the classic paint job as well and the chrome (just wish it was better quality and not prone to rusting) and the neutral riding ergonomics.
I rode it , i love it , but i bought it before everything 😂, it gives huge amount of confidence to new riders . They are like " i rode an Enfield, how the hell was it easy ? "
@abishekab21
Жыл бұрын
Omg exactly 😂
Best review always!!!
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 🇷🇸✌️
@yogeshkhatriakayogi
Жыл бұрын
Then hunter probably will be a bicycle for you it’s half a size of Meteor 😅
Which one should I buy TVS Ronin 250 or Hunter 350 ? Plz suggest me.
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?
Would you buy this over a Yamaha XSR 155? (Thailand Yam is 98,000 thb, Hunter is 135,000) - First geared bike
You are the best reviewer by a huge margin 👏👏
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Bro! Thanks for that encouragement!
Good night and good luck ronin!
In September RE bumped up the price of their bikes here. I feel they made a mistake. £4k for the base fireball meteor? The competition has a lot more tech on the bikes and they go quicker. RE had the nice retro looks and the price going for it but slowly the price aspect is disappearing. The price of the meteor now has totally made me look at the competition.
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.
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..
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Shyamal! Thanks for taking time out to watch Zig and to comment! Means a lot to us! ❤️
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
I think Bangkok was chosen so that THE ISSUE WITH GROUND CLEARANCE of 150 mm which matters a lot in India doesn't get noticed
Another great review, come to you for all my RE updates, thanks.
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob! Appreciate you sharing that here! Means a lot!
Is it true that RE is using non branded brakes for Dapper variants and BYBRE brakes comes only with the Rebel variant?
@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.
I don't think this bike needs more power. If Royal Enfield designed it with more power it would need to be liquid-cooled & have an over-square bore & stroke. It would cost more, have less low-end torque & rev higher on the road. Bikes like that already exists. Honda CB300, Yamaha MT-03, Kawasaki Z400, KTM 390, etc. All more expensive. Royal Enfield knows what it's doing.
i think if I had the choice I would have gone for yezdi roadster or jawa 42
The all new Bajaj -Triumph which is undergoing testing will eat into RE's market especially the Hunter.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
=RE=, =RE=, =RE= ??? How about =RE=? 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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*BAJAJ needs HELP with MARKETING in THAILAND. Dominar 400 great chassi and outstanding ENGINE by KTM ( Kronreif , Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen) - hardly any street cred and brand recognition here on BIKE crazy Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. You do know that premium non Japanese bikes are built in Thailand: BMW Motorrad, DUCATI, Harley-Davidson and TRIUMPH. Kari BikeSanooK videographer is a happy BAJAJ Dominar 400 daily rider in Bangkok* kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3xpl7ykga2dY6Q.html
Still think Honda cb350 is better'option
Feeling sad for those who have opted Ronin over this 🤓
@vishwasps8877
2 жыл бұрын
You need not feel sad, as those who have opted for Ronin will be more than happy.
@pavanhr1
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you...if ur going with this hunter.... Ronin is far that better motorcycle than this.. time will tell😁
@rochitgurung9090
11 ай бұрын
@@pavanhr1yeah😂😂😂
@rochitgurung9090
11 ай бұрын
@@pavanhr1it certainly didn’t
Planning to buy a cruiser soon. Can we cruise in 100 effortlessly and for long period of time?
Ohhh boyyy, I am so gonna this front alloy in my interceptor and Blast my way through
Need to compare with other city bikes including Husqvarna. How and where does it stands?
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.
can this be used for long rides? can we do it with factory seats?
@123nimz
2 жыл бұрын
Same question
Test rode the bike today.. A good nimble bike.. loved the sound 🔥
@subinsomasunder4891
2 жыл бұрын
Old TV's fiero sound if you know
@praveenprakasan1151
2 жыл бұрын
@@subinsomasunder4891 no i am not aware but this one was peppy but the engine pull doesn't match the raciness of the exhaust note
All in all good bike, excellent review, but still feel RE need to tune up engine to squeeze 30bhp for a persausive second city bike
Looks can be deceiving. Ronin steals the show in terms of practicability. And meteor still remains the best offering from RE.
@IroxGamer
2 жыл бұрын
yes the price and features RONIN has is much better but people don't understand it
RE always teasing, Why not a Hunter 650 and when will they drop the Shotgun 650. it looks pretty damn hardcore.
Need a review comparing all RE 350s with J platform engines
Ronin or hunter which to go for ..any suggestion
Looks good but ronin sounds better. This sounds like a tractor. For this amount of money one has better options which are more useful, adjustable and teach you too if you are a starter. The thing is for every RE bike there is quite buzz cuz of no of fanbois but it's cons outweigh the pros.
I hope RE doesn't die following the steps of harley. They can keep the classic & the bullet's but they need to move on from the 350 engine for modern bikes or at least add optional new engine higher compression better revving new 250-400cc beast to the same models to rival everyone else. Imagine this bike price 20-25k higher but with a 35-40hp twin cylinder or same power from a rev happy 250cc at similar price.
Tell me back suspension of metro hunter 350 is it better than honda cb350 or classic or same
Thank Goodness you took the Name of Triumph Street Twin look alike, since 2-3 days watching all those walk around, No One took the Name , I thought RE might have Gagged all of you 🙌🏻🤠
@SirKart
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha.. I’m surprised - that was the first thought in my head! I’m not complaining though.
@apexxxx10
2 жыл бұрын
*=RE=, =RE=, =RE= ??? How about =RE=? 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* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZG13j5WyiZeZf7g.html
Wont the missing piece in the frame put more stress in other parts??