Royal Enfield 350 HNTR UK Review Part 1 (Hunter)

In this Part 1 Episode, we take a closer look at the Royal Enfield Hunter (HNTER). Let us know your thoughts?
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[@Paul.Gascoyneuk]

Had my Hunter 6 weeks and it’s just been for its 1st 300ml service so running bike in but I’ve got to say I love it , nippy , comfy , economical and sounds and looks 👍

[@PAGallagher]

I picked my Rebel Red (Hntr) up 2 days ago ....... absolutely love it! I'll be interested to see what you think in part 2.

[@Staromil]

Great review, thank y! I have been thinking about the Hunter as a replacement for my 125cc scooter I commute on. I have the licence for all displacements, but I gravitate towards lighter, smaller and simpler bikes, because of my own feather weight, ease of use around town, in traffic and on the daily portion of countryside twisties, fuel consumption etc... So before the winter, I looked at the classic, the meteor, and then the hunter came about. Today I finally went to the dealership and tried it. I didn't expect it to fit me so perfectly, what a match. All the other RE bikes feel significantly heavier in comparison. Maybe except the Scram, but the higher, upright seating position on the 411 does not suit me. The Hunter feels a lot like a 125cc bike, but... beefier. Which is great, I was quite surprised by that because I've seen tons of pics and vids and didn' expect that. But it makes sense, the small package simply makes it look like a bulldog. It just doesn't have the thin appearance of a 125 or 250cc bikes, yet it's very easy to move about, despite being quite heavier than most of these bikes. Definitely THE bike for me.

[@scaffarobbo]

Pressed the button on a rebel red for a commuter, I do think the lack of power could be an issue but for the mpg this bike pays for itself with a bit of fun thrown in, even a ham fister like me can work on them .

[@Nic-kx5dn]

My Mum had a Royal Enfield,This was years ago.She said that it was very steady on the road.❤

[@curlytheunacceptable.4298]

R E have gone all out on their designs, really are capturing the attention of people.

[@alain7338]

Excellente présentation vraiment !👍✌️🇨🇵

[@michaeljameslawrence2965]

I love this style something to consider, I think motorcycles internal combustion engines may become collectors as I am not sure about changing my batteries on an electric bike throughout the years. But the review is great to have a decent look at this bike something total Enfield do not do great.

[@IrishBog]

It’s like a little less powered Bonneville - nice if you’re just nipping about a small town and country lanes. I have a T100 but man I could go for one of these

[@billconnor103]

Fantastic review as always with you

[@richardjohnson3463]

Excellent real world review of a real world motorcycle, cheers!

[@melfzs]

They're a great looking bike, I own an Interceptor at the moment, but I think the Hunter is a better looking bike, the dapper grey is the better paint scheme, the others look a bit like training shoes, same as the 411 scram .

[@Woddawic]

Last week you reviewed the bike I plan as my first. This week the bike I plan as my second. I swear if the next bike you review is the Honda Rebel 1100, I'm going to start thinking something fishy is going on

[@alejandrodelasala6528]

great video so i'd be compared the classic 350 with the hunter 350, thanks,

[@clangerbasher]

Lovely and if they had bought it out before the Classic then who knows? I am only really interested in scoots.

[@daniel.street]

Very interested in this bike. Will look out for PT. 2. Did you say "do a little bit of green laning"?

[@yiannischanos9044]

Very nice presentation. Thank you.

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

£3,800 on the Road! TAKE ME TO A ROYAL ENFIELD DEALERSHIP!

[@ohmylanta4558]

Something interesting with that model you have - the clock display goes up in 20's (mph). The new model this year has extra markings meaning it's in 10's (mph). Wonder why they did that.

[@stevesanelli90]

I thought about this version or the classic a while ago. I went with the classic Signals.

[@geoff9614]

Agree with you looks great but is it going to be let down by its lack of go we shall see in next video

[@davidbesant]

It's a small detail, but I like the front disc on the right. It looks better on the side stand. Never understood why single discs are normally on the left. Bit surprised it won't do more than 70. 20 hp should be enough for 80mph which would give a little safety margin. Don't suppose it's a deal breaker in this market though.

[@ronoldcross8189]

I believe the RE 350s are limited by RE. They do have rev limiters, as do the 650s. If you expectations be spending more than token time on the highways (freeways/expressways), the 350s will do it. But, it is not highly recommended. If you are Traveling on roadways with speed limits of 90 KPH or 55 MPH, they are marvelous machines. Otherwise, maybe the 411 Scram and for sure the 650s. All the REs are very good machines in the roles they were designed for.

[@dougsmith7580]

How about a review of the 500 v the Hunter.

[@allans7281]

Fun review. Nice bike! I own the meteor 350 and if it’s anything like that it’s a heck of a bike ! Where is the oil cooler? Cheers mate USA

[@jamespegram8843]

Cheerio .. is a missconbobulation of the words bye bye... I've had Himalayan for nearly 2 years and I have to say Royal Enfield have proved they can build inexpensive bikes but not at the cost of build quality, the himi is my only form of transport and has so far proved reliable, apart from the feeble rear rack, my daughter has a benelli bn 125 and is really taken with the look of the hunter, which proves Royal Enfield have hit the nail on the re appealing to young riders.

[@derick-smith]

These look so much like the speed/street twin from Triumph

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

Has it got a “normal” gear change (unlike Meteor)? Aldi didn’t spot the Beeline type navigation which I thought all the range now had.

[@shadowdove3250]

Aussie version of cherio is Huru.

[@tpc8556]

I know it's a small gripe, but I loathe all the speedo's on all Royal Enfield's modern bike's. The trouble with that is it's the bit of the bike you see all the time when you are riding.

[@jedw9983]

Great value...

[@greglgomez]

"So until next time, please ride and drive carefully"? sounded a bit jumbled, but that's what I heard. lol

[@tibotibo1976]

Très très bonne vidéo

[@skotty1962]

What word? Oh, you got me to write a comment. I see. How clever Mr Bond.

[@SuperDavensuziyoutub]

What they got against "U"+"E"? Vowel phobia?

[@clangerbasher]

It was already a registered trademark here in the UK.

[@richard2951960]

@@clangerbasher yes in the rest of the world its Hunter 350

[@stephenwilliams206]

Greenlaning?

[@amvj]

Isn’t this is just an air cooled engine? There is no oil cooler afaik.

[@smokingkippers1173]

"Do a little bit of - oh, getting some April fool comments. Damn

[@keithmoore5224]

Strang isent it my old bsa b31 1955 top speed 70 mph and adout 70 miles per gallon uk but i must admite the royal enfield is a beter m cycle to be expected 70 years on just saying

[@hollyhillrc]

I still say "Cheerio" 😁👍🏼

[@black8art]

Just because these bikes have a "retro" vibe, it does NOT mean it's a "scrambler"! Scramblers were the forerunners to MOTOCROSS/MotoX bike we have today! In the VERY EARLY days of scrambling, they used ROADSTERS with knobbly tyres and occasionally a raised exhaust to navigate what we now refer to as "green lanes" and trials type circuits!! This bike (the HNTR), is a ROADSTER, as is the 650 Interceptor and all the other Triumphs and Bonneville wannabees! Just as they are NOT cafe-racers, as some hipster journo's think! (the GT Continental isn't a cafe racer either! It IS a cafe-racer STYLE bike, but carries far too much weight and excess creature comforts! At best, it COULD be referred to as a retro sports roadster? Some of you youngsters might think this a smidge "pedantic", ....and you might be right, (I'm autistic, so what's YOUR excuse?)....but SO AM I! Carry on regardless if you want to look like a "Johnny-cum-lately" wannabee, but I'm assuming you want to actually KNOW what you're talking about?

[@motorsforthemasses]

I didn't say it was a scrambler. I said the looks and shape, it had a scrambler vibe.

[@WyreForestBiker]

@@motorsforthemasses The word 'Scrambler' is misused all the time these days just as the phrase 'Cafe Racer' is.

[@richard2951960]

Well here we got a smart ass (well a wannabee SM )

[@black8art]

@@richard2951960 MY ass IS smarter than most! ...lol Being autistic helps! It makes you do stuff like research and follow historic references etc. You don't get a choice, ...it's a compulsion, like breathing! Being a biker since the early 1990's gives you a certain perspective too! Most of my friends grew up around, and many owned, old 1960's and 1970's bikes, so I got a GOOD education! As for a "wannabee", ...not really, just drifted into it actually! (work in a bikers pub to earn some cash and just made friends!) YOU need to learn to recognise the REAL DEAL when it presents itself!

[@black8art]

@@motorsforthemasses ...just clarifying the MUCH MISUNDERSTOOD differences! Keep up the good work! I can't wait to hear the review! (I think you're going to like this one!)

[@ckckmobile370]

I'm about 1,68m 😂...can i drive it ok?

[@motorsforthemasses]

All depends on your inside leg, have a seat on one.

[@WyreForestBiker]

Agree about the flow of the tank/seat design , it really works and just draws you in ..... BUT why have I never heard a reviewer mention the elephant in the room !! ? The awful tank graphics that most options suffer from ? !! I know it's aimed at a younger audience but surely they're a very ham-fisted corporate attempt to look 'cool' and do their best to ruin that lovely flow ?

[@hughphillips1427]

Totally agree, would look great in either the red, blue or orange colours used on the RE Interceptor, with the same tank badge.

[@WyreForestBiker]

@H J P I think the white really suits it but that has the random words 'ride' and 'pure' adorning the tank ! ...WHY?

[@hughphillips1427]

@@WyreForestBiker I would just like plain colour.

[@richard2951960]

well again a smart ass 👎 , Mate its just what you like or not !!!

[@alainrocheve1501]

Please a yellow one, like the Meteor.

[@johnwillard6198]

Green Laning

[@pauloakes5718]

It’s like been given a platform game in 2525🤐

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Nice bike, but I prefer the Scram 411.

[@Plough78]

I'm torn between scram and hunter... *Crap Game*

[@MichaelMoore-bx6st]

I bought a Scram, but want this one too! Haha I'm hoping they're different enough to ride that I can justify having both

[@sBentonfamily]

Forced commercials in the middle of a video are lame

[@The1977andi]

If this had another 10bhp I would trade my cb300r in for one in a heartbeat.

[@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378]

30hp from a 349cc SOCH long stroke air-cooled single cylinder.... that is not gonna happen.. But you could bump up power to 25hp,, but that requires a new camshaft, and a remap and maybe slightly less restriction on the air-flow

[@davidbesant]

@@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378 Honda did it with the CB250RS back in the 80s but I admit that was an over square 4-valve engine that definitely wouldn't pass modern emmission requirements. And Honda probably lied about the power output (as was fashionable then). I still think a 350 should be able to maintain 70mph all day, so a top speed of 80mph would be a reasonable ask.

[@nirmalyamisra]

whats wrong with your cb300r?

[@pauloakes5718]

Shit same price now✊🏼

[@rhl2macwan]

Cherry-O

[@pauloakes5718]

I’ll stick to my triumph Daytona 2006. I’ll just ride slower! Great content and great bike with a purpose🤢

[@clangerbasher]

When I think RE I think shiny, shiny and then (potential for) rust, rust.

[@richard2951960]

you clearly don't know what you are talking about , most of the shiny stuff is plastic !!

[@clangerbasher]

@@richard2951960 Fair enough. How long have they be making exhausts and engines out of plastic?

[@richard2951960]

@@clangerbasher you said shiny, shiny , mate the engine is made out of aluminum and not shiny but matt black finish Powder coated and steel exhaust also !!

[@clangerbasher]

@@richard2951960 I am talking about the shiny RE's not this bike.

[@melfzs]

I've had my Interceptor three years and ride all year round, there's no rust on my bike, all this "Enfield's rust" is old nonsense, usually spoken by people who don't own one .