Road Dirt Review: Royal Enfield Hunter 350

[@PAGallagher]

Great review video! I've had my Hunter for 2 months now and it's all nicely run in and I'm luvin it!! I can see how the Hunter might appeal to the younger riders but, at 67, it's right up my street too. It kind of reminds me of a grown up Royal Enfield Crusader 250, from the 1960s, which is still a great looking bike. I liked your interview with the guy from RE (UK), it was nice to hear some of the technical changes they've made for the Hunter, compared to the other two 350s. Watched your review on the Classic 350 and enjoyed that too. All the best Phil (UK)

[@roaddirttv]

Thank you Phil, appreciate hearing from you! Cheers!

[@funkygrib1]

@@roaddirttv Man, you could have done a full video with the R&D guy ! the insight was priceless.

[@roaddirttv]

@@funkygrib1 yeah, he was a great resource!

[@nathanhenry.]

Its nice to see a review on the Hunter in the states and to see how it handles traffic over here. Great video, im so happy i found your channel.

[@roaddirttv]

Thank you, Nathan, we’re happy you found us too!

[@enwz96]

Test rode one today, its a very solid bike. Good to ride around town, commute here and there if ya not in a hurry. The bike can do 80-100 kmph comfortably all day. If i wanna go faster than that I have another bike for the job 😂

I've had the chance to test ride a hunter and man it was one of the most enjoyable experience. As a lady rider a bit on the short and skinny side 🤣 this is super beginner and lady rider friendly. I can manage the weight and move it around no problem unlike the one classic I own which is 250cc. It looks really gorgeous too. Looks badass on ladies :) Cheers from the Philippines sir :)

[@roaddirttv]

Cheers to you as well! Thanks for sharing your insights!

[@grahamdraper665]

Very enjoyable film I need to test ride the Hunter here in the South of England,my Royal Enfield classic 500 is amazing and great for country lanes around the South downs or a pint in a rural pub, we need your Sunshine here a bit chilly.

[@roaddirttv]

Thank you Graham, it’s a quite enjoyable motorbike! We think you’ll enjoy it too. Cheers to you!

[@Plough78]

Hired a Hunter, a classic and a meteor over three consecutive days... The Hunter be my pick outta the three... *Crap Game*

[@den2ofoz]

I'm Gen-X'ers. Waiting for this bike to be delivered this coming Monday. cheers!

[@roaddirttv]

Good on ya!

[@michaelj132]

That was a great interview with the developer. Thanks for posting.

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Flickable.....appreciate input from Mark Welles. Great to see RE getting out with the people who care. Speaks volumes. What a smooth looking color scheme. Grear Vlog Brother!

[@roaddirttv]

Thank you sir!

[@letni9506]

Great review Nice scenery.The interview was good and the comments about riding the bike were very informative. One of the best Hunter videos on KZbin.

[@roaddirttv]

Thank you! We thoroughly enjoyed the bike. We appreciate your kind words.

[@Ryhno411]

Really love the styling. Looks like a great ride Rob!

[@roaddirttv]

I do too! Kind of old Brit meets modern hip.

[@daveslastchance]

really nicely done video. Enjoyable to watch. I had a Himalayan, but sold it after a little more than a year. It was a bit too tall for me at my age and height. But, the Hunter looks like a winner...

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Have the Himalayan also Dave. With a trashed back, I was wondering how the Hunter is on the back. Charlie...across the Pond lowered her Himalayan like 1 1/2 inches. Can raise them also.

[@roaddirttv]

Thanks Dave! We think you'd really like the Hunter, for sure. It's a winner.

[@timboharty7325]

Great review-Royal Enfield can do no wrong

[@roaddirttv]

Thanks! And we agree- they’re “hitting on all cylinders” so to speak.

[@thejoker-ie1mm]

Nice little great bike, San Diedo nice place! Thanks for video and greetings from Italy ✌

[@roaddirttv]

Thank you! Greetings to you as well!

[@kunalsuri5407]

Great video brother keep growing !!!

[@williamheinsinger7390]

Love My Rebel Blue Hunter 💙 👍

[@CamberHill]

Can't wait to buy one

[@martinehulme8743]

Great review, love this, mines ordered in blue stable mate 😅

[@roaddirttv]

Glad to hear it!

[@stevenbatley8666]

This Bike all of a sudden is causing a stir in the industry.

[@roaddirttv]

The industry needs a good stirring,

[@HeyThereItsEnzo]

Looking forward to getting my first bike. I’m still deciding which one to get. I’m torn between the Svartpilen 401, RE Int 650 and this one. My deciding factor comes to which one I would hold on for life. Great review!

[@roaddirttv]

We haven’t ridden the Svartpilen, but definitely love the two RE bikes you’re considering.

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

Can't wait for the launch of the 450LC version of this Hunter.

[@roaddirttv]

Was unaware of that. We’d like to see that too!

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

@@roaddirttv hopefully it will be just as much fun

[@kevindarkstar]

I believe that you are mistaken on it being a hunter, as far as I have seen it's a 450 LC Himalayan which has been seen in India on test

[@roaddirttv]

@@kevindarkstar it was the official Royal Enfield North America press launch. It was definitely a fleet of Hunter 350s they brought on their truck.

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

@@kevindarkstar The Hunter / Roadster 450LC will be launched after the Himalayan 450 to try to get a slice out of the KTM 390s.

[@stephenanderson812]

58 degree's,that is perfect temp.

[@roaddirttv]

Oh my gosh, yes, perfect, all day out there.

[@victorlopezromero2130]

Which one do you recomend as first beginners bike? Classic 350 or Hunter 305? Thanks

[@roaddirttv]

Depends on your height and inseam. The Hunter 350 is slightly taller than the Classic, but both have a nice rider triangle of seating position, footpegs, and handlebar reach.

[@michaellauer3397]

Just a bit more bore and stroke. 500cc is good. Maybe perfect

[@diegoschwartz3519]

when is it going to be released though?

[@roaddirttv]

Supposedly by the end of this month here in North America.

[@razvanv339]

what do you think about 6ft tall? is this bike ok or seems small? I've seen lots of opinions on this topic

[@roaddirttv]

My take would be that the 350 line in general might feel a bit small for riders over 5’10”, and yet I know taller riders who love them. The Hunter has a slightly taller seat height then the Classic and Meteor, and there were a couple of guys on this press launch that were over 6’, and they enjoyed it. I’m 5’8”, and felt it fit me perfectly. Best thing to do, in our opinion, is take one for a test ride, and see what you think.

[@motorscooter6537]

What jacket is Mark Wells wearing, I know it's a Belstaff, but what model?

[@roaddirttv]

No idea.

[@kenhoward3512]

82 mph indicated is probably no more than 75 actual mph. 'Still impressive (though I wouldn't want to keep it there for very long), and the looks and sound are great. Honda sold the GB500 years ago, and Yamaha tried the SR500, but neither failed to gain traction, sales-wise. This bike, at this price, deserves to be a sales success for R.E. in the U.S.

[@roaddirttv]

I’m not the only small sized moto journalist who’s squeezed 80+ out of it. A writer for Cycle World ticked it as well. It definitely is worth it’s very reasonable price point.

[@letni9506]

It supposedly hits 78 mph GPS speed. All clocks are out though tbh so what it says on the speedo is how you compare most bikes.

[@1rudrakshsharma]

It crossed 80mph a lotta times.

[@amitchodankar1989]

🤗👍

[@mattdog1982]

82mph?! That’s a new record😂

[@roaddirttv]

Not bad for so small a displacement and tune.

[@patrickcol]

@@roaddirttv All the UK reviews have the bike limited to 71MPH, even down hill it wouldn't go any faster.

[@roaddirttv]

@@patrickcol It did with us,

[@letni9506]

@@patrickcol They mostly seem to stick at 75 but will touch 78+ down hill.

[@mattdog1982]

@@roaddirttv that’s great to hear. This is the one reason putting people off buying them in the uk

[@fernadomaldonado5774]

Your height?

[@roaddirttv]

5’8”

[@user-gr2rp7cv1k]

bad camera angle when the rider is riding

[@karlfonner7589]

All it needs is a Kawasaki 400 engine and to be 30 pounds lighter

[@roaddirttv]

Then it wouldn’t be an authentic Royal Enfield.

[@AmlanArya]

RE is a symbol of strength. Indian iron original 💪🏼

[@AmlanArya]

No….. no cheap plastic, we want heavy, strong machine

[@johnhereth2692]

Save your money. Advice from a current owner...😢😢😢