It's a great bike in this price that Royal Enfield has produce, just did my first longest ride from Darjeeling to Kolkata with my wife which is 650km, total 1300km up n down..and no issues in this bike. Had a great experience..Thanxx RE

When hunter was first released in asian subcontinent, instantly all the motocycle magazine reviewed that this bike will be a flop, as royal enfield already had a city dweller called scram 411(most people use the scram in city). But to everyones surprise hunter became the second highest sold bike in India after Royal enfield classic. It increased the sales of RE by 53%.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great bike. I had no idea it was doing so well in India but I’m not shocked by it. I think it will do well over here as well.

@russianmilktruckmafia1813

Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for it to hit my country I'd really be looking into buying one, it captures the Triumph twin's vibe with an affordable price

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It really does. 👍

@akjk87

Жыл бұрын

I m using hunter for daily commuting, it's performance and handling superb for highway as well as city traffic. I m loving it.

@acidmonster7802

Жыл бұрын

@@akjk87 well not to be offensive the motorway speed in India is around 100km/hr whereas the motorway speed in other american and European countries whould be lot higher compared. Thats the reason enfield commercialise this bike as city commuter.

Right, I just subscribed, because instead of just repeating others and saying it is no use for UK roads and motorways, you took it out and tried it with an open mind. Obviously not for the person that does constant motorway miles, but it looks fine for the occasional motorway blast if needed. And for real people not bike testers, the 100mpg is really great, lower taxation class as well - we can't all afford 12k Japanese bikes can we.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing 👍. You’re totally right. This bike is so easy to ride, looks nice, great mpg, and for a new bike it’s cheap. But it doesn’t feel cheap. I really like this bike and I’m seriously thinking about buying one myself.

@hughphillips1427

Жыл бұрын

I like the look of this bike, but to be honest I like the looks of the 350 Classic more.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

And that’s the good thing about choice. All 3 are great bikes so comes down to personal preference.

@ianmcintyre7342

Жыл бұрын

Or 20k german ones !

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Or 30k Italian ones 😳

Nicely done review ...just ordered my first Royal Enfield in 53 years of riding motorbikes ! Just love the exhaust sound,and lack of size, and the low cost.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great bike. Really light. Easy to throw around. I love it.

Good to see the Hunter being riden, been waiting for this bike. Good colour choices and from your review looks fun and practical for me. Thanks for posting.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I was really impressed. I’m so tempted to get one myself.

Loved this review, not only for the actual review in itself, but as someone who lives on the other side of the world now it was lovely to see some of home. Subbed just so I can pretend I'm riding a bike at home! I've been debating whether to get a Meteor or Hunter and you've sold me on the Hunter. Gonna pop out tomorrow to get one. Happy Christmas!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the ride with me 👍

As a biker "of a certain age" and not wanting a scooter this is right up my alley. I have to test one but it looks very enticing.. The price is right that I can "mess with it" with the extra change. Air filter,decat and pipe to help it breathe betteer. When Hitchcock/tec bike parts get a drop in cam that would be a treat!!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It’s fun as it. With those up grades it would be awesome.

Lots of people haven’t realised yet that bikes like this are basically the future of petrol motorcycles. With legislation being constantly squeezed and fuel costs rising year upon year, they make perfect sense. Plus the longer you ride bikes, the more you tend to appreciate that going back to lighter and smaller CC’s with less equipment, is actually a lot of fun. Those who are still drunk on only measuring bikes by horsepower alone, need to wake up and smell the clean air zones, smart motorways, and fuel prices. I’d get one myself, if I hadn’t just bought a Scram 4 days ago from In2moto 😂👍

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I have a small 125 as well. I love playing on smaller bikes. So much fun, easy to ride. Smiles for miles. I think I will always have a small bike to run along side a big one. Touring in the bigger bike and playing / commuting on the smaller one. Enjoy the scram. They are great bikes to.

@Karl3642

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes Cheers ! I also have a 125, a Honda Super Cub, bags of fun. 😉👍

I really enjoyed this review. Your enthusiasm for motorcycle just shines through!😂 I am very, VERY TEMPTED, to buy this. A nice little economical motorcycle.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great bike. Don’t let me put you off.

Brilliant motorbike. Third and fourth gears are were this bike really shines. Absolutely lovely to drive about the two lane, rolling and twisty byways. Brakes are great, at least compared to my other bikes. Bar end mirrors are wonderful. Really glad the fella down the way had it for sale. He paid about $5,000 US, and I paid $3,500 US, used. Only 1,100 miles on the clock. The exhaust note when in third or fourth gear is absolutely wonderful. Get one.

@GillyBikes

3 ай бұрын

👍. Great bikes for the twisty roads. One of my favourites

Looks alone has sold it for Me..reminds me of the 1980s YAM RDLC 250 350 remember the black model. I'd just like to add iv had A yoshi gs 1000 Harley dyna Amongst others But the most fun I had was On my Yam RDLC 250. This bike has that appeal to me... And its its Originally British. Ticks the boxes.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I felt like that riding it. Reminds me of my younger days. Loads of fun.

Haven't even done my CBT yet.. but 43 year old me.. Really wants one! It will be mine, oh yes... it will be mine 😊

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Get that CBT done and do it. Great bikes these. Loads of fun.

Good review, it's a great bike ,I've got an Interceptor but I love the look of the Hunter it's perfect. My missus wants one when she passes her test, but I'd have one myself, I've watched every review since they were first mentioned and I've yet to see a bad review anywhere!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

They are great bikes. For town riding and short motorway journeys I think they are perfect. I loved it on the country roads. It’s just so light and easy to throw around the bends.

@melfzs

Жыл бұрын

I took a classic 350 out last year, and thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed mindset the bike puts you in within a couple of miles of ridingit it's weird , I've been riding fifty one years now and had all types of bikes, but the last few years prefer these lighter more manageable bikes, and they're definitely more fun to ride than larger bikes.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure this is 20kg (ish) lighter than the classic. Makes a big difference.

A beautiful little bike with bags of character. In May I bought a new meteor, just love it. I put an exhaust on her, decat link pipe and an air box mod which really helps the bikes performance...

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I’m a big fan of the meteor. Really like the blue one 👍. I wouldn’t change the exhaust on the Hunter. That sounds awesome as standard.

@stevec6427

Жыл бұрын

I should imagine they're really easy to get a good amount of extra power from. 20hp is quite low for a 350 and I guess its to make it last forever on zero maintenance in poorer countries.

I have the exact same bike in Iindia.... Done near about 2500 kilometers in just 1 month ...... It's just Amazing.... Nice and Honest video.....

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That’s really good to hear. It’s a great bike to look at and even better to ride. 👍

@sudurerpiyasi480

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes It's really nice to hear from you....

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

If you comment , I will always try to answer you. 😀

@sudurerpiyasi480

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes Sure ... thanks a lot...

Ordered one after watching the rave reviews can't wait for it to come arrive!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Which colour did you go for?

Thank you for a nice review! I'm trying decide between this RE Hunter 350 (great looks & economy) vs a Kawasaki z400 (more power). It's gonna be tough!!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That is a tough decision. Both great bikes. Personally I would go hunter and save money. But The smart move would be to go and sit on both and see which stands out for you. Or hold off for that lottery win and buy both 🥳

Great review my friend! Thinking of getting back in to biking after doing the family thing and having no spare cash, I’m almost free again (daughter now 15 years old). My Dad purchased the Classic last year and he loves it. The Hunter is more my thing as my last bike was a Bandit 600. I think this would be a lovely gift to myself😂 now I have just got to convince the wife😉👍

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

You deserve it. This would be a great bike to get back into it. Good luck with the wife though. 😂

Excellent review, just ordered my Hunter 350 which I pick up on 1st March for the new reg. Thankyou

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

You will love it. Great bikes 👍.

This is such an appealing bike. Start with the price, the smallish size is good for new riders, young riders, city riders, and I mean this as a positive it is good for girls. It can be so many things from a starter bike to a every day rider. This may be the most important bike in production today.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Do you work for the royal Enfield sales team? Just joking. I think you’re right 👍

I'm in LOVE with this bike. I get it this summer ! it reminds me the bike I learn to ride before 35 years :) .thanks for your review ! enjoy .

@GillyBikes

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. They are so much fun.

Bought a RE Hunter. The Retro model in black with wire wheels. It's available only in India. Great fun to ride. I wish I could post a photo here. Lovely set of accessories coming on the market for the bike. Very affordable bike for the Indian rider who wants something more than a commuter bike. The Retro model has a drum brake at the back, metal grab handle behind the seat and simpler switches on the handle. The clock and instruments are also a little different. The waiting period for the bike is 90 days.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. It’s new to market over here so not loads of options yet. Hopefully that will all come.

My reaction to the Hunter was just like this. Liked the look of it, was very impressed with a test ride and bought one. It's been a joy. Handles beautifully, sounds lovely, just a nice bike to take for a spin. It's the smallest bike I've owned for some time, usually had 500 twins and the like, but I've not enjoyed a bike so much for ages. Makes me smile every time I ride it. And it's a bargain. It'll be my daughter's first bike post test, after which we'll share it for a while. It'll be perfect as a first bike, but it's entertaining enough for me with over thirty years of riding under my belt. If I don't get a Scram after, I'll get another one of these.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That’s so nice to hear. I love the Hunter. One of the most fun bikes I’ve ridden. 👍

@gerardandrew4820

Жыл бұрын

Just sat on the bike until now, how is the suspension? the rear felt a bit stiff, and the front seemed a bit short. With a bike like this one rides more on so called b roads including brick roads so a comfortable suspension would be nice.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t find it to be an issue. I tried all different types of roads. I wouldn’t say it was uncomfortable. I really liked it.

@SimonB-rt3nj

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes Likewise, not found in an issue, would call it firm. So far stuck to slower (so smaller, rougher) country roads and lanes whilst running in, riding solo.

Gilly doing the business again - Man of the People!!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

🥳🥳🥳🥳

@wendigillespie4945

Жыл бұрын

All hail gilly 🙌

@mikeoxlong3465

Жыл бұрын

@@wendigillespie4945 More videos Gilly. Give the people what they want!

really enjoy your review videos and think the HNTR 350 might be one of the best looking bikes on the market, would love to know how it compares to the Scram! thanks for the review!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It rides very similar to the scram just quite a bit smaller. So much easier to throw around.

Seriously my new favorite bike. Best looking bike out there. I currently ride a 2022 TW200 and I love it but I gotta add the scam/hunter to my collection.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

The Hunter is my favourite. I love that bike.

Its the best looking of the smaller Enfields.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I think so too. It’s more modern looking than their other models. I like it.

With a Scram front end and some long rear shocks, this would look like a super-moto.

I would not buy new, but im tempted by this over a Himalayan, if only for weight saving.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Much smaller and lighter than the Himalayan. It might be a while before they enter the used market though.

Main weight saving measure missed, ie RE have chopped the whole bottom section of the frame away and now use the engine as a stressed member. This also solves the Classic's problem of the frame getting in the way of any attempt to reposition the gear lever.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Learn something new everyday. Thanks.

@tonymiddlehurst8438

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes No other reviewer seems to have spotted it either! 😉

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That’s great news. As long as I’m not the only one. 😂

@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378

Жыл бұрын

Yes.. but the classic also has metal mudguard front and back and the light assembly is also metal.. But the Hunter is still a heavy bike for a 350cc air-cooled single... 181kg kerb weight.. that is not light...

@tonymiddlehurst8438

Жыл бұрын

@@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378 Sure Anders, my Classic weighed in at 200kg which is even less light :-) but as long as your expectations were reasonable and you didn't have to do too much pushing around with the engine turned off it was a lovely solid ride.

Great review!! And this Dapper Grey variant is my favourite as well!!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil. 👍

Hi ya Gilly , yes could not agree with you after seeing so many good reports on this RE Hunter 350 I've got one for myself, it really does what's on the can, easy to move I've had a broken and it's good for me good on the move great in traffic and keeps up with the flow, I can't fully it, if you want one get your order, stay safe.🇬🇧👍

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

They really are great bikes. I will have to get one at some point.

Hopefully this season I am gonna try one. :) Great video mate. Enjoyed.

@GillyBikes

4 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. They are fun little bikes.

That looks a great looking bike . Must be enfields most modern looking bike. I agree this will sell very well ..

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Very modern looking. Completely different for Royal Enfield.

Enjoyed that mate. Being the proud owner of both a Classic 350 and Interceptor 650, I would really like to get my bum on one of these too, so on my to do list in the spring ! The more I see it, and the more vids like yours I watch, the realisation is that it is going to be a huge seller, here in the uk, as well as globally. This grey one is the one I would choose, it looks the dogs danglies 😊. Thanks for sharing.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. It’s my favourite colour scheme they do and quite possibly my favourite Royal Enfield.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes oooo, it has to be good to compete with the Interceptor 😉

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Completely different bike. Loads smaller and Much lighter and easier to throw around. You need to test ride one.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes yes, I know, with it being a little 350. I was just saying that, as I absolutely love my Interceptor, it would have to be amazing to be better than that, in my opinion. 😉

I'm in line to test one of these soon, had to cancel the previous test as I injured my knee the day before. I previously really fancied an Interceptor 650 and rented one in Fuertaventura last year and I really loved it. However, the Hunter is a fantastic looking bike and way lighter than the 650 and I love singles, always have. I did get excited once about the BSA GS but just not convinced. I think the Hunter would sit very nicely next to my RD400 and give me that modern day reliability if the RD is having an 'off period' 🙂 - If I like it on the test I will be getting a Dapper Grey for sure.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

What’s not to like about these bikes. They are small, light and loads of fun. The grey is my favourite colour. Looks really smart. Hope your testride goes well. Ride safe 👍

really like the look of the hntr, been eyeing it up now for a while!

@GillyBikes

6 ай бұрын

Great bikes and really good deals on them at the moment. Lots of colours to choose from. Which colour would you go for?

@Hazmatti

6 ай бұрын

@@GillyBikes quite the look of the silver/blue one though I'd love if they did a solid yellow version!

@GillyBikes

6 ай бұрын

They seem to have loads of colours and they seem to change them all the time. I’m not sure about yellow though. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a new yellow one.

my right ear really enjoyed this review

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I hope your left ear is ok.

I m waiting for RE to make available tripper navigation. Once it is available, i will configure my bike and book it. This is the best RE bike (my opinion)

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I agree. It’s my favourite. The tripper might be a while. I think it’s victim of the world wide chip shortage.

This video meke me feel: This is my bike! This model will be in Brazil in 2023, so i want one, thank you for this. I'm 47 and will be my firt bike.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great bike. Would be perfect for your first one.

@Marcos-nm4vl

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes I wish, thank you for the video, make me decide !

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. 👍

Just subscribed after watching this video, loved it, really easy to listen to, great video!! :) Would love one of these bikes one day, they're gorgeous

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks paul I really do appreciate that 👍

Good to see your close-up shots. I wonder how the footpeg positioning compares to the Classic; the brake and gear pedals do look more usable. Much as I like the Classic (having owned a Bullet 500 in the past) I think this might be the best of the 350s for someone my size (6'4'' unfortunately). All it needs is a set of hard panniers and a top box but that is just me being me. Thanks for posting this excellent video).

@27Ashishnayak

Жыл бұрын

The footpeg on classic is forward set while on hunter it's rear set giving you a sportier sitting position. I'd suggest you to take a test ride on this since I believe you might feel a bit cramped given your height and the compact nature of this bike

@ccooper8785

Жыл бұрын

@@27Ashishnayak Very good point ! The Classic would probably be the best for me. In my country the Classic is about 20% more expensive than the Hunter and I struggle to see why it costs so much more. It will be good to see them side by side.

@richardeyers322

Жыл бұрын

contaked shad they are not doing a rack for it,hopefylly givi do.

RE are on to a winner with the Hunter. Like you, I want one... as a second bike.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I really, really do.

She's a real beauty ' A Belgium Royal Enfield fan

@GillyBikes

10 ай бұрын

My favourite royal Enfield. I absolutely love them.

Brilliantly Reviewed!!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I leave all the technical stuff out. It’s all about looks and feel for me.

@pooh92116

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes I am glad you left technical out😂. Technicality is for paper.

@RRRRefuelRideRace

4 ай бұрын

Yes, very well done. :) Drop by bro, you may like what I do. :) Thanks a lot.

"You will not see any rust on this plastic..." hahahahahahaha, so very good!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

👍

You are the only UK reviewer who feel that the bike is not underpowered and is ok for the motorways. Other reviews even from women keep mentioning that the bike is under powered and they would buy if it had another 8bhp extra. Here in India it is considered powerful bike.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I like it. It’s a 350cc. I think some people get on it and complain it’s not a 600cc or bigger. It has plenty of power for what it is.

@rich6833

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes its been my biggest concern ~ sitting at 70. How does this compare to the Scram 411?

@rich6833

Жыл бұрын

Performance wise I mean

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It feels pretty similar power wise. But it also feels smaller, lighter and nicer to ride. I only did 70 for a short time but it felt ok. It definitely had more to give but with it being brand new I didn’t push it.

Great no nonsense review , and youd like one , well so would I , seriously cant wait 😀 my Mate has got the R E classic 👌 but the Hunter and Meteor seem ideal bikes , i now like the concept of a single cylinder engine for simplicity reasons , ive now down sized my car to a 1.2 petrol for the same reason , cheap motoring the way to go , i do want a lighter bike 😊 the R E ticks all the boxs for me anyway . Thanks for the review.

@GillyBikes

5 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. If you’re in the uk these bikes are really cheap at the moment. MotoGB are selling off their RE stocks cheaply to get rid of them. however once they are all gone I can see the prices for new ones shooting up.

I bought one yesterday!

@GillyBikes

11 ай бұрын

Great choice. I love them. Which colour did you go for?

@BlueRidgeRider

11 ай бұрын

@@GillyBikes ash grey I think it’s called. Silver with turquoise stripes.

@GillyBikes

11 ай бұрын

@BlueRidgeRider nice choice.

I wish that it had polished engine covers and chrome exhaust!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I think options like that are available in India so hopefully will come to the uk.

Possibly the best looking bike I have seen, totally love it. A bit worried that it won’t have enough power but a test ride will tell.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great bike to ride. Loads of fun. Plenty of power for around town and loads of fun on the twisty roads. Just not sure about the motorway / highway i got it to 70mph but not sure how much more it had left in it.

I would have had difficulty choosing between this and the Scram, if this had been available. I am happy with the Scram but I do love that grey Hntr.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I would pick a HNTR over the scram but both are good.

@haxan6663

Жыл бұрын

@GillyBikes I decided on the Scram after 20 odd years of cruisers. My previous bike was a Shadow 1100 and I just fancied something different.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That’s a big change. I like to do stuff like that as well. I don’t keep the same style of bike for to long. I’m Always changing.

Pretty little bike but I opted for the Scram. Better for main road speeds. Good fun to ride too as its good on the mucky stuff.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I like the scram as well. 👍

Nice bike Gilly, good review.. I’ve got a meteor 350 myself and love it, there’s many Royal Enfields I’d like to have in my garage if I could 😂 Looking forward to seeing the meteor 650 when it comes out 😊

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Yes me to. Hopefully it still looks like the meteor 350 because I love how that looks.

@aussiebikerdude6563

Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed 😁

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Top man. Thanks 👍

Like the vid, like the bike and yes I like a bit of sneaky sneaky in the morning 👍

It is funny but also genius that Royal Enfield have delivered significant weight savings in moving from plastic to metal fenders and that sort of thing. If they'd cheaped out from the start it wouldn't have been possible! Will be funny if they do the same with the 650s too, give us a sub-190kg bike!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It would be great if they did it to the 650’s as well. Hopefully the Hunter doing so well will convince them to do it.

@vardhanharsha15

Жыл бұрын

Super Meteor 650 they revealed this week weighs 241 kg 🥲

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That bike does look really nice though. I can’t wait to have a go on it.

I've been wondering, does RE not offer Make It Yours in the UK? In India, we can select what colour, what modifications, add -ons etc we want from their app and book it. RE then sends you updates about assigning a chassis number etc till it comes to the dealership for delivery.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately this is not available in the uk. Hopefully one day.

Fantastic video thank you no B.S Thank you !

I think learner regulations should be changed to allow these on a CBT. They'll be much better suited to the job than a 125 that can't keep up with traffic. I'd love to see a version of this with an engine to complete with the Street Twin, 70ish bhp and a load of grunt and a couple grand cheaper than the Triumph would be really popular

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great shout.

@dannyjonze

Жыл бұрын

Don't agree. Cbt situation is out of control in London. It's halfway to being like Vietnam. People should be got off lplates. In any way possible, don't allow people to repeat a Cbt without an insurance penalty. Make these usable on Cbt and it would be chaos forever

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I get what your saying but I know some very good riders that only ever use 125’s. 1 in particular has been riding for over 10 years and has done 5 or 6 CBT’s. He says it’s cheaper than doing a test on a big bike. I’m trying to convince him to get a bigger bike but he’s not interested.

I hope this comes to the USA. It's not on their website.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

The rumours are coming to the USA early next year. Fingers crossed you do because it’s a great little bike.

Love to see INDIAN bike in UK

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I love the price of them 👍

Funnily enough I went to see one today. Think they look amazing, and the sound is wonderful. Test drive next week in Rochdale, but me being 6'3 I am a bit on the tall side for it, but I guess the testdrive will let me know if it's doable or not. Nice review

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think you would have an issue with that. You will love your test ride I’m sure. Let me know.

@rickseconds7676

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing being 6'2", I hope I can not feel cramped on one.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

You won’t. Get down to a dealer and sit on one. 👍

@PaulUrmston

Жыл бұрын

@@rickseconds7676 ok, so at 6'3 you know you're not the target market size of rider, but it IS still comfy to ride. After an hour's ride, my mind was made. Deposit paid.

@rickseconds7676

Жыл бұрын

@@PaulUrmston Yep, I like the looks of it and don't need another large cc bike, I have a KTM SDGT and a Benelli TRK502.

There’s a ‘classic’ version of the Hunter in India with spoked wheels- surprised it’s not released in the UK. But I have doubts over whether A2 holders in the Uk would be happy with an underpowered bike. Or is RE hoping they would buy it as a second bike to be ridden around town? It’s a great bike but I have my doubts about whether it will sell as well here in the UK as in India.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

For me any 350cc will feel under powered if you normally ride bigger bikes. That being said my last few bikes I’ve bought have been over 1000cc and I still loved playing on this bike. It’s a small bike. Really easy to ride. Great around town and so much fun on country lanes. Great MPG. Great price less than £4000. My understanding is that the meteor and Classic are really good sellers in the UK and I think this is a better bike. Seems faster. Looks nicer (personal preference of course) only time will tell. I’m really tempted.

If you were picking between the hunter and the Imperial 400 which one ? As seen the Imperial for as little as £3500 new on the road. I know you enjoyed both bikes.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I would go Hunter. They are both great bikes but that hunter feels so much lighter and so much fun on the bends.

I want one of these!!!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

You should get one. If I had room for another I would definitely get one.

@rickseconds7676

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes If I can find one in Indiana! I'll add it to my current two bike collection.

Enjoyed that nicely done 👍

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon 👍

790mm seat height, it’s too little a bike for me otherwise I would be buying one. BTW, I’ve ridden motorways on 8 hp 125 bikes. Runs no problem at the speed of the limited lorries.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I use my 125 on motorways to. It’s ok for a short trip 👍

Good looking bike, maybe some wire wheels and chrome exhaust make it appeal to the mature riders not everyone's a lover of black wheels and exhausts

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you could change a few bits. Royal Enfield usually do have loads of options available. Personally I wouldn’t change the exhaust. I find the black easier to keep clean. Also it sounds amazing. The wire wheels are a great call though. I think they would look nice on it.

I wish this bike can go atleast 140km/h sometime i need some speed for work 😢

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

114km/h top speed that’s over the uk speed limit so it’s fine over here.

It takes Royal Enfield to deliver a 350cc bike with the raw power of a Japanese unrestricted 125. - And a parallel twin 650cc with less than 2/3 power of the Japanese competition. My 500cc GPZ500 parallel had 59bhp to the Interceptors' 650, and my SV650 twin supposedly 69. So by the time you psent more liberating a few ponies, you spent as much as buying a better bike like a Triumph. We have better roads in the UK (just), and despite the cost of petrol, are a more affluent society. This bike should be delivered, tuned accordingly.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been on lots of 125’s non of them were as fast as this one. But I do take your point. For the engine size they should be capable of more. That being said I did really enjoy my day with this bike. I found it to be loads of fun around town, motorway and country lanes. I didn’t once think “if only it had more power”. So for me I’m happy as it is. I look at it this way, me, you and every other biker out there has another bike we can chose from when we buy our next bike.

@stevegascoigne1482

Жыл бұрын

The figures on paper don't tell the full story.. having borrowed a Meteor for a day i can honestly say i was surpised how much fun it was. As for 47 bhp 650 twins. there is legal reason for that.

@jujuUK68

Жыл бұрын

@@stevegascoigne1482 So add a restrictor kit for those with A2. Let the rest of us have a bike that with an extra 20% power, is still going to be slower and heavier than the learners friend, the SV650.

@farmoboy83

Жыл бұрын

you cant compare a liquid cooled with air cooled! the 95% of market is from india. there you need incredible reliable engines to stand up agains heat, dirt, rain and maintnance done by the owner or very basic mechanics. A high performance motor is always more fragile. this air cooled single motors with screw type valve adjusters are as simple as a modern motor can be. i understand that for european and american roads 10 more hp are a requirement but still, some people prefer to ditch some performance in favor of price, looks and easy going mechanics.

Looks great!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It really is. Rides great as well.

The 350 segment for RE is a bit overcrowded with bikes. Yet only two 650 models.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure they will be adding more to the 650 range soon. I did hear a rumour of a 650 meteor. I would love a 650 Hunter.

@gokulsurendiran

Жыл бұрын

there are 3 different bikes on 650 platforms under testing! classic, cruiser & scrambler plus facelift of existing models are underway!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I love it. Hopefully they will release them soon.

A nice looking bike and for the money what more do you want

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That’s very true. Great value and looking bike. 👍

Best review 🌈 hntr 350👍

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That’s very nice of you. I hope you have subscribed then. 😍

Excellent presentation, but the music is disturbingly too loud.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. I’ve changed that for future ones. Dialled it down a bit.

I don't like small foot pegs. Just about all I don't like about this bike. Shame it doesn't have a rev counter. It seems torquey?

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It’s a fun bike. You need to try one. Never really noticed the foot pegs being small when my feet were on them.

I watch a lot of British motorcycle videos and would love someone to explain the purpose of the zig zagging white lines on the road.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

It depends which ones you mean? Most common are on pedestrian crossings. those mean no parking or overtaking.

informative, thank you

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. 😀

That built as quick as I cheap as possible

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

They don’t feel or look as cheap as they actually are.

Waiting for them to arrive at my local dealer so I can then decide between hunter and scram. Then comes the colour choice dilemma 🤔

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

This is smaller than the scram and a bit less power. But I do prefer the looks of this one and it’s quite a bit cheaper. There are So many colours to choose it make take a while to pick one.

@djrichylaurence8991

Жыл бұрын

I picked the Scram. You'll understand why by now lol.

On your helmetcam footage the audio only comes out of the right ear

@GillyBikes

Ай бұрын

That was a problem with my old camera. If you pop onto a recent video that shouldn’t be a problem any more. 👍

Seen as low as £54.51 x48 month, with £499 deposit. Cheaper than the bus.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

And definitely more fun 👍

Cracking wee bike. Can't fault it in any way. Bargain.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Great little bike. I had loads of fun having a play on it.

Hunder 350 or imperialle 400 ? Only for the engine feeling your thoughts ? ( All the other facts i am close to buy the benelli ).

@GillyBikes

11 ай бұрын

The Benelli feels like a bigger bike. The Hunter is my favourite though. I absolutely love them.

@manosmanos4663

11 ай бұрын

@GillyBikes here greece benelli have very good after sales and technical support. RE not so good. I will see . I have 2 more months to decide what I will buy. Until then I enjoy my supercub 125.

@GillyBikes

11 ай бұрын

Based on that I would pick the Benelli then. 😎

Zig zag lines are extremely annoying. Very distracting 😅 I can’t keep my eyes off them maybe that’s the point

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Hypnotic then 😂 I might get them in every video.

I hate Royal Enfield bikes , I have a Himalayan as an every day rider, done about 10k on it now with no issues, apart from the feeble rear rack needing welding up. Then I accidentally bought a 650 gt as a weekend toy, now I really want a 350 hunter. Or when they get round to making it a 650 Himalayan..🤔

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

You must really hate them. 😂. I have heard a new Himalayan is coming to the uk at some point. It’s only going to be a 450 though. Apparently a new engine that’s got 20hp more than the current one. I might be tempted by one of those.

@jamespegram8843

Жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention I have owned a 350 bullet since 1993. Have owned Japanese German Italian and American bikes over the years but the new Royal Enfields just seem to tick all the boxes, my himi has been cleaned twice in 18 months has no corrosion so obviously build quality is good , and I'm not shy with the throttle and it very rarely drops below 90mpg . The hunter you reviewed is going to be on the list for my daughter when she gets a2 license.

Good review of a decent bike. Warrington almost looks nice!🤣

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Almost but . . . 😂

I'd be surprised if it will do more than 70mph as the Meteor and Classic are restricted, I have 5000 miles on my Meteor and it goes better than ever, but over 70mph....no chance. Still a great bike as are the other 350s but I never ride it on a motorway as I would be flat out all the time.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I had the speedo showing 70mph and it felt like it had a little bit more in it but I eased off at 70 with it being new. It does seem to be a little bit quicker than the meteor and classic. Wether that’s down to it being lighter or engine tuning I’m not sure.

@Plough78

Жыл бұрын

Add a red rooster exhaust and a Stage 2 DNA filter Kit and the Meteor will happily cruise all day at 80mph I've heard. *Crap Game*

@jamesbarrie2458

Жыл бұрын

Nope the Meteor has a speed limiter which kicks in at 72mph so any power increase does nothing for top speed.

@Plough78

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbarrie2458 So these additions will just get it there quicker.🤔. Can't this limiter be disabled... 🤔 Just curious. Personally 72 mph will do me just fine. *Crap Game*

@jamesbarrie2458

Жыл бұрын

It's all in the ecu software so unless some can hack it no. The dna filter and cover does improve performance as you say, personally I am quite happy with the top speed as it is.

That’s why I wouldn’t buy an ex demostrator☹️

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Harsh 😂

I don’t know when this is supposed to come to the states, but do you think a six footer would be comfortable on it? Thank you in advance

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I think you would be just fine on it. Info online is they should be arriving in the states in the first quarter of 2023

The only thing I don’t like about the Hunter 350 so far is how soon you have to have the bike serviced (300 miles) and how much it costs to do a basic service. The local dealer wants £200, so they can get stuffed. I could do it myself for 20 quid.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That’s fairly normal with most bikes. Apparently they have cheap oil in from the factory so after it’s ran for a few miles normally between 200-600 miles it needs an oil change after that first one it’s normal yearly service. To be fair I’ve bought a few new bikes over the last few years. I had to do the same with a Kawasaki, Honda and a Suzuki. Pretty much the same.

@GK1976A

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes I’ve been ringing around the closest 3 Royal Enfield dealers to me. Nearest one is £200. Next is £169 and the furthest in Malvern quoted £150. Typical! Although they’ve only just emailed me to confirm this price is for existing customers. At the back of the official owners manual it suggests that for the first 4 ‘Free services’ the labour charge is free. Check it out yourself. It all smells fishy to me.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Wow. That’s expensive. The joys of keeping the bike in warranty. At least it’s not a BMW I’m sure that would be double.

@letni9506

Жыл бұрын

Do any of them do a service pack. Most do and it brings the price down a bit But yeah the service schedule seems a bit frequent. Apart from the first which is pretty normal. But that was free on my last bike

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

These bikes are that cheap at the moment they won’t offer any service packs or free services. Instead the prices have been reduced

Very interesting ! Is this an USB plug like on the others one ?

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I never noticed a usb if I’m honest. I will have a look tomorrow and let you know.

70 mph quite quickly - I would think it's a good few hundred miles to quickly to do 70!

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

When I say quite quickly I don’t mean I thrashed it. More it got there without struggling. I think people need to see if these bikes are capable of motorway speeds. It would have been great to have it for a few weeks and build up the miles but unfortunately I only had a few hours and needed to check it out. I would buy that bike in a heart beat. So much fun.

@jamesbarrie2458

Жыл бұрын

As a Meteor owner I can tell you getting to 65mph is easy but the final 5mph takes a bit longer and if it's uphill you'll be lucky to get 70mph at all. Not complaining as I avoid motorways anyway.

Why they don't make it a 400 so im legal on the hwys

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I can’t answer that. In the uk that doesn’t effect us. We are allowed on all roads on it. Which country are you from?

That bike is nothing to write home about. Yamaha sr400 is a real classic bike with a Kickstarter and is virtually unchanged other than fuel injection from the bike I knew in high school in 70s. I love riding my BS a 250 singles. They make more horsepower and have a higher top speed. If I have to go 90 miles an hour I have bigger British bikes for that. When maintained and taking care of properly there is nothing wrong with a real British motorcycle. I would much rather have the real thing than a lukewarm copy. My BSA 250 single is rebuildable forever it is not designed to be Obsolete and thrown away. A nice shape Esa 250 single you can pick up for a pittance compared to what you pay for a Royal Enfield 350. With a Royal Enfield you have a unit construction motor that puts out a pre unit level of horsepower. Once you try to upgrade the bike and replace all of the cheap parts on it all of a sudden it is not a cheap motorcycle but still performs like one. Once you change the pipe to shock absorbers, the seat, you have more money into the bike then what you will ever get out of it if you sell it. I understand on eBay there are lots of 350 for sale from people who bought them and found them to be inadequate for what they need. If grouped all of the 300 to 350 cc little bikes made in India it would come in dead last in all categories. Royal Enfield had it easy because India had very high tariffs on anything that came into the country. Now they have competition from domestic manufacturers that make small bikes for big Brands like KTM and BMW. Frankly if you did not have Royal Enfield to appeal to Brits and instead had an Indian brand name or a Japanese brand name you would not be as giddy as a schoolgirl over it. I prefer a real British motorcycle that was built in Britain from British parts. NADA motorcycle with a British name like Royal Enfield or Triumph that is made in Thailand from Taiwanese part. I am not against any motorcycle because if its place of origin after all I am from the generation that learned how to ride on Japanese motorcycles pacifically Hondas. In the old days practically every one of the big four had a small by either single or twin for New Riders or for commuter bikes. They were not the Mainstay of the lines they were simply one of the many choices that they provided to the consumer. Now that wages have stagnated worldwide people cannot afford to buy motorcycles that are not built-in low labor wage countries. It is perceived to be such a bargain that it is compared to the greatest thing since sliced bread. Maybe maybe not

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Lols. I particularly liked the giddy as a school girl comment 😂. I get what you’re saying, but this bike put a big smile on my face. For me that’s what really matters when I look for my next bike. The Royal Enfield being British thing has long gone. They have been built in India for a long time. I think we like them because they are so well priced compared to other bikes and they have bags of character. They are not the fastest bikes but they are fast enough. For reference most bikes get me as giddy as a school girl. 😂

very nice bike !

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I think so. Very tempting

500 v the Hunter please.

Hi, what's the mileage? Thanks

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

This was a brand new bike. It had a few hundred miles on the clock I think.

This doesn’t appear on RE website?

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

He’s one I’ve found for you www.motogb.co.uk/model/2023-royal-enfield-hunter-350-dapper-1216

Rear footpeg mounts welded direct to frame will result in written off bikes in minor spills ... not good.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

With the price of the bike being so low your probably right. Cheaper to buy a new one than repair it.