Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Review | Beyond the Ride
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The Royal Enfield Meteor and Classic have a new brother in the stable. This is the Hunter 350, and its on this Beyond the Ride review with Jinno Rufino. Positioned as a "younger" Royal Enfield, it dons colorful paint, a very manageable engine, and a very approachable seat height. For 233,000 Philippine Pesos, does it have enough charisma to get in the game? Let's go beyond the ride.
The Meteor and Classic now has another brother in the stable. This is the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 on this episode of Beyond the Ride.
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Hunter is very much friendly for touring. The chassis is excellent in cruising at 60 mph, and No cross winds are move the bike because of weight. This bike meant for commuting and occasional long drive
I'm 61, have been riding since I was 17. Currently have a Sniper 150 and an R3. Later this year I am seriously considering selling the R3 and buying either a Hunter or a Scram 411 as a replacement. No expressways here in Iligan City, so that isn't an issue.
@sabastianboxer7104
Жыл бұрын
Buy honda highness 😍
@mickstafford456
Жыл бұрын
@@sabastianboxer7104 Not available here. So not an option.
@sabastianboxer7104
Жыл бұрын
@@mickstafford456 oh OK my bad. Hope you get the best bike available in your country 🙂
@Hsp44
Жыл бұрын
@@sabastianboxer7104 honda employee spotted😂
@ankushsharma2367
Жыл бұрын
Go for it
Got mine last Friday! Solid bike and really fun, flickable, nimble, and extremely comfortable even during traffic.
@rodentrodent7836
Жыл бұрын
How was it sir? Am really really eager to try one. Idk what motorcycle suits me. I’ve owned scooters before and am planning to buy one.
@AmlanArya
Жыл бұрын
My red coming on 24th. Just amazing!
@Yeahitsme101
Жыл бұрын
@@rodentrodent7836 i guess you are filipino bro , if you are average size go for it this doesn't suit well for tall heavyweight guys . this bike fits well for Asian conditions for chill rides, good for city rides and country side rides , decent mileage.. classic350 or 500 (if available there ) get one you'll love it they are under same budget.
@marlonlugue5888
Жыл бұрын
How's the heat in heavy traffic
@catsudondondon
Жыл бұрын
@@marlonlugue5888 manageable.
Going chill is my jam, sometimes I find myself going 25 mph and have to speed up. I love taking in the sights when I ride. This maybe my next bike.
Hunter is offered with spoke rims as well and that's actually an entry level variant and costs the least amount of money at least here in India.
@GrimYak
Жыл бұрын
. we have the 400cc rule where only 400cc and above can go on the freeways and expressways. the pricing of this is also in the range of other 400cc bikes with the likes of the NK400 from CFMOTO and the 400i from Bristol motorcycles, both of which can travel the expressways. the 650s are selling like hotcakes, these ones I am not too sure,
@TheTwinPost
Жыл бұрын
@@GrimYak Hunter/Meteor 350 definitely is not a high speed freeway capable motorcycle. It is a 350cc bike but of a classic understressed nature. For example a Harley Street 750 cannot be compared with a Kawasaki Z800 or a Suzuki GSX S750... completely different machines with different characters.
@GrimYak
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTwinPost it is capable as freeway here minimum is only 80kph. The problem here is price to displacement and if someone is on the fence about it the 400cc rule comes in and this bike automatically gets off the list
@aruncv1373
Жыл бұрын
@@GrimYak why such a rule?
@kentoylampingasan
Жыл бұрын
@@GrimYak and that's only in Metro Manila. The rest are ok.
Exactly, no cruising or racing crap for me. This fits the bill perfectly for affordable efficient city commuting while enjoying country roads to a heart's content. What a good looking, economical, fun to ride but no nonsense machine.
i just bought this a month ago in the rebel black color after a one month waiting!! coolest beginner bike i could ever hope for, learnt on this as well, so easy to ride
@rishabhanand01
Жыл бұрын
do the footpegs hit your shins when the bike is stationary?
@johncastro728
Жыл бұрын
Tmx na lang
@skt1731
Жыл бұрын
This is a sensible good looking bike for any age, from beginners to enders.
I just bought this bike after looking this video. 👍🏻 Greetings from Guatemala
Very slick video 👍 Enjoyed hearing your original thoughts and lots of details you don't often hear about in other reviews - well done. I too would prefer the look of spoked rims on this bike but would still choose alloys for the tubeless tyres. Thanks!
I'm glad indian motorcycles are selling well in the Philippines bajaj and royal Enfield are doing a great job but I still think most Filipinos will prefer the dominar 400 as it seems to be quite the popular big bike over there
@tombombadilofficial
Жыл бұрын
For every 7 or 8 Filipinos riding a Dominar 400, there’s probably one riding an RE 350.
@Yeahitsme101
Жыл бұрын
Good to see those numbers as someone lived in the Philippines i felt like RE are perfect for filipino conditions hopefully their business booms there ..
@fro5210
8 ай бұрын
As a Filipino, the sentiment of my fellow Pinoy, it is much more logical and financially wise to buy the Dominar 400, than RE Hunter 350. We have a 400cc and above expressway (highway) legal rule in Luzon area. If we didn't have such rule, this will be a, much, much more popular than Dominar 400. Only very few Filipino will buy this. This MC is included in my lost of MC that I will buy as a first MC.
IT'S NICE THAT A LOT OF GOOD LOOKING AND AFFORDABLE BIKES ARE NOW AVAILABLE OUT THERE.. BRISTOL, BENELLI AND THIS ROYAL ENFIELD
Liking how those look. Great review, man.
best hunter350 review ive ever seen i willbe joining hunter350 owners soon.. maybe this week.. or next week :D
they drew me in with the meteor, got me hooked on the hunter, and then when I went in to look at the bikes I was convinced to get a scram because of my height (6'3"). and very similar in terms of looks. I love my little scram 411
Very detailed review. Enjoyed. Got my full watch and like. :)
Waiting for Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. Excited nko makita dito satin. 😍😍
A toss and turn having two adventure bikes Jinno..hehehe. Take this one for your urban rides, perhaps to chill out for a coffee. Appreciate pointing out the cramped foot stand and when you have your obr. Somewhat RE thought this design for a single rider hmm. As always, detailed review delivered 👍
I have owned 30 plus bikes in my life, from 1000cc monsters to Asian market 150s. I have 500 km on my Hunter, the clutch, smooth with nice feeling pull has way too narrow engagement point. The actual clutch actuation uses like 10% of the clutch lever travel when it should use lets say 25%. Both levers are on the far side for distance from the grips, I have big hands and am at the comfort/safety limit. Smaller hands riders, make sure the levers fit you. The other engineering issue are the rear springs, which are way too stiff (unless u are 120 kgs). There is minimal static and with my 75 kgs, minimal rider sag. The rear end is a pogo stick over sharp bumps. rest of the bike is spot on and a joy to ride.
@EdgeMasterPro
Жыл бұрын
I have put 2000km on my hunter. -Agree regarding the lever reach even for my long fingers it is a struggle. I have tried after market Hitchcock levers great quality but wrong shape of my hand back to stock -I have replaced the rock hard rear shocks (and I am 88-90kg), with k-speed diablo $300AU delivered to door much better. -clutch lever your right not much travel in the friction point -love the allow rims not way I want to be cleaning spoked rims
@pawelwolski1316
Жыл бұрын
@@EdgeMasterPro Thx for the info, I will try the TEC Bike parts levers and will look at the shocks you suggested.
@lerx5799
9 ай бұрын
skill issue
Thank you for this review sir!
this bike is breeze... I'm really seeing forward buying this..its such a handsome and elegant motercycle unlike dukes
Love the scrambler look. It’s like the cheaper alternative to the Honda CL500, which is not available here in America yet. But the Hunter 350 is, and at MSRP 3899.00 USD Compared to the 7500 CL500, it’s a great deal.
Flaming colour and those sharp edges are usp
Great review brother you nailed it. I am 42 I started on 100-150 CC as a teen, 220 Cc later and now onto 350, just bought one today. Can't wait to have fun on it.
@RRK244
3 ай бұрын
i also started with 100-150 cc but skipped 200- 250 range and now buying 350 cc
I'm 56 and looking for something smooth and comfortable for country, curved roads, horses and cows and trees type of riding. I wanna ride to clear my mind and I think this may be a good candidate. This would be my first ride and a great one to start my experience with for sure. Thank you so much.
Awesome video.
Soon 😍
The Hunter does come with spoked wheels as an option in India...but that is the cheapest version..I guess it made no sense for them to export that!
@AmlanArya
Жыл бұрын
No one is buying that in India😂
@romeldias
Жыл бұрын
@@AmlanArya the two colour option is a popular buy...but i have seen a few of the retro ones esp in silver in Bangalore
Wow.. I like Enfield
I went into my local dealer to check it out but they didnt have it in red. I really like the red one. I hope more become available.
I was surprised with the build quality when I did a test drive last week. I will most likely buy it.
I LOVE the style, but not being expressway legal could be a deal breaker for a lot of people. As you've said, I think people who have a more disposable income could choose this.
this is art . !!!
I'm from the other end of Metro's expressway. Passing thru McArthur on a weekly basis with a bike is very much a hassle, The Hunter looks like the one I want, just a 50cc more, or 20. she could definitely fit the bill.
@reymisteryo9163
10 ай бұрын
Kawasaki W250, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Benelli Emperiale 400
Present Sir 🙋
Hunter -for adventure traveller Classic -Attitude,status & symbol(Bokalli look).
I have my first ride that is a scooter but I really want this bike. I will surely have it soon
Oo nga issue nga un foot set, sayang hindi hindi nadiskartehan gawin expressway legal, gaya ng BMW 349cc engine pero expressway legal ung maxi scoot.
@tombombadilofficial
Жыл бұрын
*laughs in my 2022 Classic 350 Halcyon Grey with Autosweep and EasyTrip rfid.
hey Jino, where do you get your caps? hope you'll notice! more power and ride safe!
Love My Rebel Blue Hunter 💙 👍
That right foot problem on the exhaust is an easy fix.You only cover the brake pedal with your foot.Thats what I have always done.Sorted
But Brother, regarding the foot pads.. If half of the foot is on the back break and half is on the foot pad. I think thats a good to go. And u hit the break when u need to only.. I don't know is that right?
I really dig this one. Only thing that preventing me to score one is the displacement. Too low for expressway and too high for daily.
@GrimYak
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Kumbaga, andun na eh, pero kulang
@markoligaya560
Жыл бұрын
Dito lang nman kasi may problema ang 350cc, 125cc sa ibang bansa okay na, satin lang nman 400cc
@browneyejoe143
Жыл бұрын
@@markoligaya560true, hindi naman ginawanng RE yan exclusive for Philippines only kaya wala silang paki kung 400cc ang minimum displacement ng expressway dito sa Pinas.
@nirmalyamisra
Жыл бұрын
its not too high for daily!!! i ride it daily in peak bangalore traffic and love it !!
@aruncv1373
Жыл бұрын
It will be too good for city. It doesn’t hear.
NICE REVIEW.. HELPS A LOT... BACK RIDER FOOTPEGS IS A MAJOR ISSUE FOR ME.. BUT GENERALLY, A NICE BIKE THAT'S REALLY WORTH IT'S PRICE..
Shesh. I'm in love
I believe that cafe racer have straight rame forthe seat. The dip on the hunter frame is more suited for bobbers.
I’ve been on bikes since 1966 . This is one of the most enjoyable and fun bikes I’ve ever ridden
Is a test of the 350 Classic Reborn coming?
Ang ganda. Sakto lang ang height ng motor na to para sa aming mga maliliit na tao
is it toe only shifter ? thank you
I am continously facing the self starting issues and pick up issues
spoked wheels are available on retro variants.
I want this exect same bike but for using it for work . Can it handle 25min road time with 75🎉-110 mph ?
I really dislike spoke rims. Hard to clean and looks way too retro and the tube is a real issue. Plus alloys look a bit more modern retro rather than full retro which is my taste
im 20, i dont even have the motorcycle habilitation to ride (only cars), but dude, this machine is making me wonder.
Hunter350 or svartpilen250 to own? just asking😅
THIS MODEL COSTS 2000 USD IN INDIA. AND ITS DAMN RELIABLE. HATS OFF TO ROYAL ENFIELD FOR MAKING SUCH BEAUTIES
Ano pong tatak noong yellow helmet? Thank you
What are your thoughts on the clutch? I've heard it's a bit stiff/not the lightest..
@ashishwaghmare428
11 ай бұрын
Yeah the clutch is a bith stiff but as I put around 500km on it. It comes pretty good or my grip became stronger idk 😂
@user-xi8jy6ih9o
10 ай бұрын
Manageable
Love the hat
I would buy one
Please give us a tip on how i can convince my wife to buy this 😅😂
Ganda ng ytx
What helmet is that? Cause I need one
Pwede po malaman saan nabili pants nyo sir?
Much prefer the alloy wheels can’t be doing with spoked tubed
they have retro version of hunter with spoke wheels
It offers more than 35 km/l in India..
Spoke wheels' varient available in India
Hey fam how would this bike look with someone who is 5'11 like myself
Actually youumt say not feature loaded ?, ,according to the price of the Bike its a good one
I really like this bike but I'm a beginner. Should I buy this as my First bike? If not, any recommendations?
@liuji4202
Жыл бұрын
I’m getting recommendations that it’s a good beginner bike. Not too much power, easy to maintain, and good in the eyes.
I would've preferred it if they put the 650cc twin cylinders to have that sweet sounding 270° crank! Because this looks better than the 650s, minus the engine.
@teribengia9867
Жыл бұрын
GT and intercepter
@ferdiebeer
Жыл бұрын
@Teri Bengia that's exactly what I'm saying. Looks of the Hunter with the engine of the 650s.
@Lon3wolf13
Жыл бұрын
@@ferdiebeer Agree! I have a Gt650 and wishing they put the parallel twin in this frame... it would look like a Triumph street twin cousin, especially with those 17" mags!🙂 I hope RE will!
@Yeahitsme101
Жыл бұрын
@@ferdiebeer yes you are right , soon probably in 2024 or 25 spy shots were revealed already. they are building the line up on 350s and 650s ..
Was all set to go purchase one then Triumph introduced the Speed 400 with double the horse power only 50cc larger engine. I don’t know if Royal Enfield deliberately screwed up or just don’t care what consumers really want but 20 horsepower out of a 350 is really poor. Lost my purchase to Triumph. 40 yrs riding and I can’t figure out where they went wrong. Maybe they should sit down with the Triumph engineers and build a better engine for the next generation because this is simply lacking too much
looks exactly like my t120 with a fraction of the price.
is this expressway legal?
Is it Nlex legal?
What helmet were you rocking for this ride?
@Aditya_paniker
Жыл бұрын
Hjc v60
230k pesos for the hunter is too much tbf coz in india it starts at 102k pesos for base spoke version and this version is 115k ex showroom the metro dapper on-road its max 136k pesos so keep that in mind i feel taxes are at play here
Got the bike a month ago
this or classic?
WALANG TOLL GATE KUNG WALANG DADAAN, MORE TRAINS NOT EXPRESSWAYS
How tall are you?😊
Why not making it 400 cc for express way? Price are ranging from other 400 cc bikes...
@AsuraVGC
Жыл бұрын
What's that ?
@Yeahitsme101
Жыл бұрын
Bro the expressway rule is only in the Philippines and in Luzon area rest of the pH no problem .. no company won't make a product only for a specific area ..
I disagree about spoke wheels. The alloy wheels look great.
Seems like a decent bike for countries with slow road speeds, and city boy yuppie-hipsters all around the world.
@wetlettuce8215
Жыл бұрын
yup, the point a to point b bike
Never tatangkalikin ng mga pinoy ang 350cc motorcycles ng Royal Enfield hanggat 400cc ang minimum displacement sa expressway. Gawin nilang 400cc sa papel para legal sa expressway? Looks, price, at reliability - halos nasa royal enfield na lahat eh. Expressway nalang talaga ang kulang.
@Yeahitsme101
Жыл бұрын
Heard the expressway rule is only in Manila not in Cebu or davao if that's the case no issues on other areas it seems .
hindi pa kasi ginawang 400cc para pwede sa expressways.
Ouch, this is not going to sell a lot. price of a 400 but only a 350. in the Philippines thats a critical dividing line for people who are looking to buy bigger CC bikes.
@shikarisambhu2912
Жыл бұрын
It's already selling like a hot cake in India. I am also planning to get one. Good for short height riders like me 😃
@kailashsingh7169
Жыл бұрын
@@shikarisambhu2912 it competes with 200cc bikes in india thats why...its not for comparing against duke 390 ninja 400 etc....they may have high import duties thats why
@santanurakshit5307
Жыл бұрын
Its selling in India like a hot cake almost 100000+ in just six month. Any where your are looking hunter is running on the road
@alejosg22
Жыл бұрын
It has already sold 100000+ bikes around the world 😂😂😂
@nirmalyamisra
Жыл бұрын
i just bought this a month ago after a one month waiting!! coolest beginner bike i could ever hope for, learnt on this as well
According to Indian vloggers and experts, they say TVS Ronin is way better than RE meteor 350 and it cost less.
@AsuraVGC
Жыл бұрын
Yes but the looks sucks and it's hard to find a showroom with Ronin service
@jamkuder
Жыл бұрын
@@AsuraVGC tvs dealership in PH offer services, if ronin launched in PH.
Why do you say its cheap quality without even seeing anything break. And triumph is nothing comparable to re. It is on another league
Hunter is hunting for new customers
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 milage 40+Kmtr/Ltr not 24Kmtr/Ltr
If its not nlex legal ima just get a tmx haha
Honda CB350 RS Is better choice i believe ...
@Yeahitsme101
Жыл бұрын
Not really just visit an re showroom and you'll feel it
Clutch is heavy
@user-xi8jy6ih9o
10 ай бұрын
Manageable
1901
beautiful retro bike but the price 🤮. almost the same price of the tvs rr310 here in ph. better get the xsr155 🤣.
@ayonbiswas4186
Жыл бұрын
Do you guys get the rr310 over there? How's the reception of it?!!
@AsuraVGC
Жыл бұрын
U guys get xsr ?🥹
what is your height 😜🤔
@gbrldng
Жыл бұрын
He mentioned 5’6 in the video
Whats the point when the Zontes 125 and many other 125 or 250 are as fast or faster and more economical....or get a 350 with over 30 hp... its a pointless bike
That is an issue, the footpegs. I want a bike I can take my girlfriend on. I'm size 9 and she's got big feet for a woman 😃
@AsuraVGC
Жыл бұрын
Buy Mt 15 and make her fall on you