Can a grown man ride a Royal Enfield 350 from New Orleans to Atlanta?

The adventure begins by flying into New Orleans picking up a Royal Enfield Classic 350cc motorcycle and riding to the southernmost point of Louisiana. Eventually making my way back home near Atlanta, Georgia.
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Songs:
Story by Half Measure
Love Like This by Centerpiece
On Track by NOVVA
All songs are licensed through Soundstripe
Camera:
DJI Osmo Action 3
Helmet: LS2
Jacket: Beyond Riders
Gloves: Cortech
Boots: TCX

[@stevenmiller184]

I love the Halcyon Gray color, it is so understated.

[@kealanmcateer9690]

Wait to you park outside stores and people start asking about it, that'll be part of the fun in owning one , looks like a classic ride it like one, good luck from Belfast, ireland

[@deepaksetia]

Indians tour Himalayas, drive entire country on this bike. It is the most trusted bike for Indians since many decades.

[@MotoSoup]

Thanks for watching and commenting - I have enjoyed this bike so much! I can spend hours on this bike, it's just so easy to live with. Sure, another 10 hp would be nice.

[@darkobelisk4076]

Probably on the 500 though

[@Lee-70ish]

Great stuff mate . Had my Red and Chrome for 2 years Has never missed a beat. Yup not fast but as I hate boring motorway/ interstate riding, 60mph lazy cruising is perfect for me . Easiest non CVT bike on the market to ride. With more character and soul than nearly anything on two wheels. Maintenance is an absolute pleasure on this smooth two valve single lunger. Happy rides my friend Lee the Limey 👍

[@joshuathomas8529]

You can be lazy on a 650, but if you need to climb steep mountain passes with a 350 its much harder. I am more comfortable at 50 to 60MPH but I bought a 650 so if I want I can keep up with the harleys.

[@jez6208]

I own a classic 350. You really have to be care whilst running in. After that, it's a joy to ridr. Got mine april 2023. Done 3,800 miles. Bloody love it!!

[@miked1254]

I purchased my bike from the same place. I love my Hunter. That 350 engine is superb. Mad props to you though for taking it on that trek right out of the gates.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Could you please tell the price of the bick? Best wishes be safe 💐

[@GrampsD63]

I took my Chrome/Bronze Classic on a 475 mi 1-day jaunt out to the Central Coast California to get lunch at my favorite Santa Maria BBQ - Jocko's. It was alot but the bike just ran and ran. Props to RE for building an excellent little bike.

[@garycunningham268]

Fair play to you ,buying a bike 800 miles away and running it in as well,you should be proud of yourself ,i done a 650 mile trip to wales uk,on my vespa gts 300 ,which i know is reliable ,with plenty of miles on it,and i was abit scared ,going it alone.but was the best time ever .would be kicking my self now if i had not done it ,cant wait till my next trip,hope you do more vids,keep up the great work .

[@MotoSoup]

Thanks for watching and commenting, the trip was a lot a great adventure. People ask me if it was "fun," I don't think it was fun, but it was adventurous, memorable, and I enjoyed it - but in the moment it wasn't fun - I had a lot of fear, I got soaked and cold, and made a lot of mistakes

[@imwatchingyou6113]

​@@MotoSouplife is like that...that's how we learn and move on especially on the bikes..✌️peace ..

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

​@MotoSoup I like you honesty Keep it up...I enjoyed this Episode 👌🏻 💐🇸🇦

[@matvimat]

I heard Classic 500 or 650 is on the anvil or about to be launched soon. That'll offer extra power you are looking for. Beautiful songs in the b/g.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

As a million of bick Charles..i was thinking since its a Royal Enfield..lets see what this Gentleman man can bring 😅..❓️ Then i complete the Episode very good time ..i enjoyed it very much 👍🏻... Its looks So good actually its a brilliant looking Bick...Good for you what an amazing experience... A new subscriber from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🌴 Keep it up dont stop sending these Episode's..its really nice to watch. Be safe...💐🛵

[@MotoSoup]

Thank you for watching, and for the sub. I am amazed at how many people all over the world are watching these little videos.

[@rajvijayrai217]

I have the same colour as yours. I’ve done some five thousand trouble free miles on it over one and a half years. I still find myself staring at it. Great bike, great choice 👌 only if there was a sure shot remedy for sore bums. Wonderful songs too. Cheers

[@gerrit555]

Great video from a great trip. Wish you the best!

[@ronny-drz]

Great adventure you had there, nice! I have the '22 RE350 in the same Halcyon Grey - I say it is powder blue in person - really stands out with the brown seat and accents. The power really picks up (for what it is) at about 1,200-1,500 miles I found, as the engine wears in and opens up. I like the seat, but I bought the comfort seat and wow, you can ride forever! Hitchcocks in the UK is a place to get lots of accessories. Safe riding and enjoy your new machine! Ronny in Canada.

[@MotoSoup]

Thanks for watching Ronny, I've been thinking about getting the comfort seat and doing the DN air filter. Maybe a CAT delete.

[@ronny-drz]

@@MotoSoup Nice upgrades, lots of choices! All the best, Ronny

[@Lemmingadventures]

One of the best looking bikes around. I wish they put the motor from the original continental 535 into that frame. 29hp sure would make this bike more capable on U.S. highways, especially out west where 75mph roads are plentiful.

[@MotoSoup]

It could use 10 more HP for sure, I had to plan my route to avoid faster roads, but it's doable. This is not a bike for everyone, but if you don't mind planning your routes and taking your time it's a fun and capable machine. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@20111111jorg]

I have the Bullet 500 and have been riding it for about 6 months. Every Sunday I meet fellow motorcyclists but Unfortunately our regular meeting place is via 80 miles of mostly freeway (SF Bay area). At first I was reluctant to push it more than about 65 mph or 4000 rpm, but was drifting behind traffic, even in the slow lane, which I thought a little unsafe. Then I found the courage to push it up to 70 (4500rpm) and it just keeps me in the flow. To my surprise the bike seems happy there purring along with very little vibration.

[@jcostanzo7048]

My friends Wyatt and Billy were shot on their motorcycles back in 1969 on that rural road you took in Louisiana…😅 Great video

[@MotoSoup]

Wow! Thanks, new fear unlocked.

[@LS7-OQ]

@@MotoSoup Wyatt and Billy were the two characters from the movie Easy Rider.

[@MotoSoup]

Dang, totally didn't catch that reference @@LS7-OQ 😆

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Spent most of my life at about 52°N. Never got further south in the US than St Louis. 1 minute from the Pelicans is pretty good.

[@petekraemer6613]

My friend and I rode to Grand Isle a few years ago-It`s a good thing you`re not speeding, those boys down there don`t play ;- )

[@terrycavender]

Your title caught my eye, I used to live in the Atlanta area up to 2021 when I left the US. I had a 350 Reborn in Thailand, the Halcyon Green, and I can speak from experience you can ride in water up to the wheel hubs, no problem. I did a trip similar to yours this July, I flew from Guadalajara to Iowa and bought a 2023 Himalayan from Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa, and rode it to Oaxaca, Mexico, a 4,000 mile trip. If someone is wanting to buy from an honest dealer, Baxter Cycle is the place, super friendly, no doc fees, great service, AND, my tank was full when I took delivery. A buyer can fly in to Des Moines, and they will pick you up, or, if you want, they will ship to you with one of their trusted carriers. Like you I hung around and put miles on to get my first service, except I camped, there are several great places near Baxter's, including the park across the street from the shop, the locals don't mind one bit. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your series and maybe watching you ride in North Georgia, I miss those mountains! (Especially Cavender Creek Road)

[@MotoSoup]

That sounds like a great adventure too, thanks for sharing it and for watching. The Classic is a great little bike, it just requires some planning and a bit of a different mind set, but I've really been loving this machine.

[@terrycavender]

@@MotoSoup I just visited your channel and saw the thumbnail for the Sac O' Suds video, l lived not too far away from there. In the winter months I'd always track south, Montecello, Macon, Warm Springs, around Newnan, Senoia, etc.....

[@williamwintemberg]

Beautiful Bike Man! Love this video!

[@MotoSoup]

Thanks for watching, I had a great time on that trip.

[@davericketts9101]

I haven`t read all the other comments, so apologies if I am repeating what somebody may have already mentioned... I rode my Classic home 120 miles, from the dealer, here in the UK and I hated the shifter. I adjusted it the following morning but still not great, so I ordered a heel/toe shifter and it transformed the whole riding experience. You can change up and down without having to hook your toe under the shifter. I quickly got used to using my heel to change up and I can jump off that bike onto my other bike and not even give it a thought.

[@MotoSoup]

I've seen people make that swap, the first several miles I had a hard time with the shifter placement, but I guess I've gotten used to it, I don't even think about it anymore. Thanks for the comment.

[@vijju105]

You will grow to love it more😊

[@ralfybaby]

That baby blue is such a gorgeous bike .... Would need a bit more power though ... If they ever launch a Classic with the 650cc engine it would be a tough choice between that and the Interceptor....

[@MotoSoup]

For me it came down to the riding position, I had Bonneville T100 before this, but an injury to my left leg was making it hard to ride, I just needed the pages a little more forward and the classic sits just right for me. The 350 is a bit weak, but it's a great bike.

[@timmit3579]

55 mph all day long... I believe your bike can do it without any troubles....

[@JMoroccoMisterBoy]

Lovely Motorcycle. Tks. much.

[@timmit3579]

Was the bike fully "broken in" before you left New Orleans for Atlanta?

[@MotoSoup]

It was, as soon as I picked up the bike I put 200 miles on it. The next day, I did another 100 and then did the service in Mississippi at a friend's house. So, when I left for Atlanta I had done the oil change and valve adjustment, checked the chain - cleaned and lubed.

[@petekraemer6613]

I`m not sure yet if you`re taking 90 or what. If I go to Bama Bike Fest I`m thinking of taking hwy 11 which parallels I-59 in MS. Of course my bike is broken in and is 805cc. (I like side roads and I`m retired ;- )

[@MotoSoup]

Hey thanks for watching, from Picayune MS I took US-11 to 26; 26 to 63, back roads to 17 to 20 to 43 Picked up 5 just north of Thomasville to 22 and followed that through Selma up to Alexander City where I stopped for the night. I basically just plugged in a few stops in Google maps and then selected in the options to avoid highways and tolls

[@pareshprajapati7916]

Thank you 👍

[@MotoSoup]

You are welcome. And thank you for watching and commenting.

[@barbarossa1234]

Of course you can!

[@ralfybaby]

"We ain't moving" you're on a bike, you can move!

[@ChadWinters]

What an adventure! Just FYI but the music really covered up your voice

[@MotoSoup]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the feedback, obviously, I'm new at this and hopefully will get better soon.

[@mikebetts9677]

I also wanted to comment on the music. I know you think it adds to the video but no just no.😉. Not to sound harsh, I'd rather listen to your thoughts as you're navigating the ride, or just listen to the motor and your silence as you soak up the experience. Otherwise, I loved your video. Loved your thoughts and the bike! Its beautiful!

[@imwatchingyou6113]

Might be an idea at the end of the blog just say catch you in the next one or something like that instead of ...cut ...😉

[@MotoSoup]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback, I appreciate it.

[@imwatchingyou6113]

Not a Harley in sight 🤫

[@MotoSoup]

I ran across a group of 3 Harley riders, all trikes, at one of the gas stops but I didn't have my camera rolling. Other than that I didn't see a single Harley the whole trip, of course, most of them would likely be on roads with higher speed limits.

[@DavidWalsh-g5i]

Don’t need the music

[@MotoSoup]

I appreciate the feedback, that's helpful. Thanks for watching

[@morganeast3403]

If I wanted to listen to bad music I would turn on the radio.let us hear the bike please turn off the bad music I would like to hear you or the bike not lame music ,can't watch any more sorry music sucks I would have liked the vid about the bike .

[@MotoSoup]

I appreciate that feedback, I do have several videos without any music, I'd love for you to check them out.

[@Bassman1999]

I have to say there was an air of negativity and whining, sort of all the way through this video. It spoiled it for me. You need to just lighten up a tad.

[@MotoSoup]

Thanks for that feedback, I was pretty disappointed with the folks at the dealership and soured my mood that day, but still no excuse for allowing that to get me down. I appreciate you watching, and for that great reminder.

[@bobman7881]

Unwatchable with that music

[@stevomcsteve9492]

Why did you put that awful music so loud in the background? People would much rather just here the bike!

[@MotoSoup]

He Stevo, sorry about that... I am new to all of this and made mistakes, I am learning and wish I had done things differently with that trip, but I can't change what I did back then. In the original raw footage, I had a mic running into my helmet, and couldn't hear the sound of the engine much at all, but you could hear a lot of Darth Vader breathing. So I decided to use music. Sorry it's not your taste, but I have newer videos and have learned how to capture the engine sound.