Royal Enfield HNTR / Hunter 350 Review, Ride and Sound

[@vijayasekarr.7117]

In India it's called the Hunter 350. Comes in 2 variant, Retro and Metro. The Retro appealed to me, all black, spoke wheels and ₹20, 000/- less than the Metro. I had to wait 40 days for delivery. That waiting period is now 90 days. I ride a lot on winding mountain roads and the bike has enough power and great handling to make the rides on the ghats a pleasure. Big difference from the 100cc commuters I've been riding these past 20 years. Takes me back to the days of my youth and the old Bullet I had then.

[@svenbeowulfsson641]

I hope the Retro will come also to Europe. I like the 350 Hunter very much. In Nepal I drove a Royal Enfield Himalayen and it was an very nice adveture. Greetings from Sweden

[@GhostRillley]

Some idiots are saying this not Indian brands it's UK's 😂 *They still think that Britishers are designing new latest models manufacturing it

[@vkAwesomee]

@@GhostRillley its UK's brand and manufacturing in India. and that's a good thing because its soul is still alive and u can feel that

[@lieutenantsvince9476]

@@svenbeowulfsson641 no Sir, retro is not for eu market, it's just for India and some other third World markets to offer an affordable price tag. They informed it when it was released in Thailand

[@arjunarun3033]

@@vkAwesomee It's a 100% indian brand being designed and manufactured in india

[@richardcrighton8079]

i just bought a classic 350. i've been riding since i was 12 (1974) and i gotta say RE are totally on fire.

[@vasi687]

I'm 6.1ft and 80kgs, i find hunter very comfortable mainly because of the riding ergonomics. I was previously riding a taller motorcycle and felt little hesitant about this bike but it seriously surprised me. The rider triangle is so good. It'll suit all type of riders.

[@littlefishy6316]

At 5'8" I'm much shorter (than you) so if you're comfortable then I'm going to be OK. Haven't done test run yet as changing jobs and waiting to see how things pan out

[@Plough78]

@@littlefishy6316 I've just done day hires on Classic, Meteor & Hunter here in Thailand over last couple weeks... Loved em all... If only I could have one of each... Alas can barely afford one... The Hunter be my pick... It's a fantastic machine... They all are truth be told but given 95% + my driving be around town Hunter makes the most sense.. It's a tad more perky and more suited to flicking around amongst traffic.. Also very comfy over longer trips.. Had a marvelous 350km tour on it.. Don't think I've ever enjoyed a day trip more. *Crap Game*

[@GazderVarun]

Just a small update , the bike is actually been named Hunter in India. For some reason it seems like they didn’t get permission to use the name in the UK.

[@davidholden2658]

It's called the Hunter in the UK too.

[@kevindarkstar]

Yeah it's called "Hunter' but can't officially be used on the bike due to another vehicle which has the name

[@TriumphBeezaman]

Honda have used the name since the early 60s , also the Interceptor name is trademarked in USA

[@_Ulisses_]

Likely copyright issues made them change the name slightly.

[@simbaborah]

I have the same colour, Got this bike for city night rides. This coour looks awsome at night. I feel like a stealthy ninja riding it.

[@ccooper8785]

Now if RE could put those wheels on the Classic 350 for those of us who don't want spokes wheels and tubed tyres. Good to see another good bike from RE.

[@Thunder_Bear_mg]

two variants of the classic 350 have mag wheels: dark gunmetal grey and dark stealth black. So you can either buy one of those with the mags or if you don't like those at the very least you can can order the mag wheels and switch out the spoke wheels for the classic 350 you want or already have.

[@DC3AFA]

Depends on where you live. In Germany you won‘t get a Classic 350 other than with spoke wheels

[@arjunwiz]

I own this bike in India and it is fun to ride in terms of power as it's lighter than Metor so produces more torque. And easy for city manoeuvre.

[@slimturnpike]

Shorter wheelbase too

[@omage4209]

Conpared to the classic too ?

[@loneranger8266]

Hey am Confused between Colors dapper blue and dapper grey which one to Choose ?

[@slimturnpike]

@@omage4209 Yes.

[@slimturnpike]

@@loneranger8266 blue

[@zommellemmoz3999]

First time I had a proper look at the RE. In my young days we had the three major Japanese bike's....also in 50cc so that over 16's could get wheels. BMW and Triumph which we promised ourselves will be bought as soon as we were finished with the Army. The Germans had two makes in 50cc, quite fast compared to the Japanese bikes but they did not last long. Through the years I heard the name RE but actually forgot about it. I agree with you it's a very neat good looking bike, 👌bit of retro in there which is cool. Thanks. 🙃 (and also a 🦴 from my 50kg Boerboel puppy)

[@TheBezaleel]

Great review, very well made video. RE are deservedly kicking ass with their model range. Love my Himalayan. This 350 should sell in huge numbers.

[@palagurlasaisrinivas1509]

I just ordered it and was out of stock I'm waiting for it 🤣 I love hunter and it was my first bike ❤️😍

[@mantarayal]

Best review I've seen from that london ride...by far. Like that silver. looks quite classy!! I'd have one of these for sure. Huge fun city bike.

[@tomboyabit]

🙏🏻 I like that silver the most too. Even tho the other colours cost more.

[@haxan6663]

I downsized to a Scram 411 this year after riding cruisers for about 20 years. If the Hunter had been available I would definitely have considered it as I think it has a great look and would have suited my commuter needs perfectly.

[@bibekjung7404]

Almighty God KABIR is the CREATOR OF all SOULS -- SAINT RAMPALJI MAHARAJ LIVING BEING IS OUR RACE, MANKIND IS OUR RELIGION, HINDU,MUSLIM,SIKH,CHRISTAIN, THERE IS NO SEPARATE RELIGION ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB

[@richardeyers322]

i know london well,all them 350 hunters riding round london town,must have been a lovley sight,and sounding well.

[@mikep.9371]

Glad you survived the route threw London. The English and most European road markings, squiggly lines ect are a little confusing. Nicely done review and seems like a lot of fun to be had with a 102 miles per gallon. Hope you had a sunny weekend too.

[@garrywright3380]

Great video and it’s really good to see a motorcycle in what seems to be its perfect environment. As always the review does influence by its honest and focused intentions. Great bike for urban travel with a bit of style and lots of appeal. Great ….

[@cijoykjose]

Good moto bike , i have seen it 2 months ago.. the difference this moto bike has is , it mostly stands differently from the conventional royal Enfield family members. Lets consider it as an evolution. Btw your explanation is wonderful.. one thing you need to add is the detailing about the technical aspects.. ❤️

[@tomboyabit]

I though so too. Fits the gap in the niche. I deliberately don’t add much of technical aspects as that can be found on the website and in the vlogs where people specialising in that sort of reviews. I try to give what you can’t get elsewhere. The feeling of it. How is it to ride. But if technical information is important to add, that’s easy to do. I research it before any bike review ride, to know what to expect from it.

[@cijoykjose]

@@tomboyabit i noticed that and understood it before . ❤️ . I just added an overall comment. 😊

[@reneespinosa5460]

Love the video! I’m planning a trip to England for next year with a friend. We’re most definitely going to rent some Royal Enfields and ride around that beautiful country!

[@Stevo736]

It looks a good Commuter bike although I also cringe as you ride through London Traffic. I have the Original Royal Enfields myself and it's good to see they are back in modern form.👍

[@racheltaylor6578]

Moto Bob was saying it looks like a smaller version of the Triumph Street Twin.

[@TronLegacy7]

I literally just watched that video lol

[@arjunwiz]

Yes it does look like Twin. But affordable

[@robertboomsema4422]

@@arjunwiz yess, but the Twin is way more bike too😊

[@o2i3u5klwerh8]

Hunter

[@THUGPUTIN]

After royal Enfield classic 350 which sells around 19k/month, hunter 350 has become second best seller with 17k-18k sales per month in india alone... That's huge for RE.... Triumph is doing joint ventures with bajaj india to compete with RE...

[@brunosaponejr.5377]

Great city crawler! Very nice review. These aren’t as popular in the states but I think they are so cool!

[@randolph795]

Looks like a great choice for a city bike. London looking stunning btw. Love the technicolour filter at the beginning.

[@stephen6whitehead398]

Love the thought of fork gaitors,talk about attention to detail!That has sold the bike for me!

[@thomasplattner8046]

The dash is in this place because on the right side is space for the navigation device. On the industrial fair intermot in Cologne it was named hunter.

[@tomboyabit]

It’s not the dash was bothering me. The key was. 😅

[@thomasplattner8046]

Okay. It‘s because the navigation device is much smaler. You can see the combination on the RE Meteor.

[@devashishsingh1]

Saw so many reviews, but this one only convinced me to go for this bike, Thank you so much!

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

HNTR? In India it's launched under the name of Hunter 350. I wonder why they did that. I'm owning the same bike you're riding. Very happy with it, perfect city bike IMO.

[@dougharitopulos9288]

nice looking bike, I have the Royal enfield Himalayan great bike , they make good good bikes how ever low horsepower

[@claudiomenesesc]

Love the bike (and the reviewer). Regards from sunny Peru.

[@v8rumble123]

Such a nice looking bike in that colour. Really like the grey here.

[@TheGeekyRicky]

In India, it's called the RE Hunter 350. "HNTR 350" seems like an acronym to suit western consumer. Nonetheless, one awesome bike this is. M getting mine next month.

[@tomboyabit]

I know. I thought it’s Hunter here too, but I’ve been corrected it’s HNTR in this market. Oh so lucky! Enjoy it and come back with thoughts ☺️

[@TheGeekyRicky]

@@tomboyabit I guess it not the name but the machine that matters. Thanks. Will try to upload some moto logs after I get all the riding gears. U got an awesome channel. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@sohelshaikh6165]

@@TheGeekyRicky probably a copyright issue regarding the name hunter

[@lvm111]

No, it's not a Western thing. We speak English in America! DOH !!!

[@billycaspersghost7528]

@@sohelshaikh6165 Think you are right. There seems no other reason. Ariel produced a 350 and 500 cc single called a Red Hunter for years. While Ariel went long ago I know someone has the rights as cars and concept bikes have been produced.

[@macmanish21]

Best bike brand in the world. 🔥🔥🔥

[@आशीषसाहू-ख1ल]

I've RE Classic 350 and recently bought TVS Ronin 225 but I really like how RE designed this perfect street bike for price less than Meteor and Classic. Is there any other bike available in your country by Bajaj and TVS?

[@pawelwolski1316]

I have few hundred miles on my Hunter here in sunny Indonesia. Few observations from an older rider. Rear shock springs are too stiff, there is almost no static sag and very little rider sag at my 175 lbs. The front is sprung much better (softer) which makes for an un balanced suspension. The rear end is simply not compliant, this is the biggest issue with the bike. Take a look at the 7:00 min mark, when you sit on the bike the front sags, the rear does not, this proves my point. I have big hands and find the leavers at the far end of comfortable reach, with the clutch lever adjusted with some extra free play, the clutch is spot on. I wonder how you find the levers in terms of distance from the bars? I would assume, riders with smaller hands would start feeling that the levers are too far. Clutch is nice and smooth with good feeling pull. The engagement point is however on a short/little clutch lever movement side. I wish that the the cam on the clutch was not as aggressive. If I just ride without looking at the speedo, it seems I always end up around 50 mph, the bike is super happy and relaxed. The shock will have to be upgraded, the rest are just few personal observation. It is a great "big" bike, here in Indonesia we ride 150cc mostly.

[@aceofspades5786]

Patinka jūsų kanalas, puikus filmavimas ir turinys💙💛

[@tomboyabit]

Ačiū ☺️🙏🏻

[@GaitaGospel]

It was beautiful I'll wait to arrive in Brazil to see it in person, a hug from the biker piper

[@chadr9791]

Another great review Deimante I think you picked the only dry day in the past few weeks ,,lovely bike ,,love the look of that single cylinder engine ........Riders or not

[@tomkitchen2764]

A well thought out review.

[@xyode2.09]

Thankyou ❤for choosing Our Indian Soldiers Fav Bike,,,,in foreign countries,,,

[@thisaccountnolongerexists7303]

One of the best bikes for long rides in my opinion

[@stimsonromano2258]

Awesome review thanks for sharing from Australia

[@tomboyabit]

🙏🏻

[@grahambarber2766]

I think it would be at home on the roads across Dartmoor and down to Land's End.

[@tomboyabit]

Hell yeah! Now I miss that part of the country 😍

[@grahambarber2766]

@@tomboyabit How does it compare to the Scram/Himalayan? Hard to choose?

[@subhambera1381]

I love this bike 🤩

[@sreerajmohan2034]

And Yep! I have booked this beauty 😍! But i am not a fan of the waiting period! But yes! Whenever there is beauty u have to wait for it!

[@travish3130]

Loved the intro. Great video.

[@tomboyabit]

Thank you for appreciating 🙏🏻

[@mrsmith4662]

What's up with designers? - put the key and the dial in the middle, simple. I like the look of the engine; with a bit of a cosmetic tweeking , tank, pegs, exhaust, bars, etc. and wire wheels, it could look like a very passable retro Gold Star type bike (now that they're coming back). Worth a go by someone.

[@specialse]

Its a great looking bike , just what we need , basic biking once again and good fun. I think its odd that we dont get the signals military style model though .....considering its based on a British army bike🤔 ...it would sell well.

[@tomboyabit]

It’s a good idea for customising though 😉

[@acswain6720]

RE sold a few thousands military green RE 350 Classic Signals limited numbered edition a couple years ago in India.

[@helloitsdawn]

I hope you can get a shot at riding outside of the city but this was the review I wanted to see. You touched on all the things that make sense to consider for city riding. I would be curious about your thoughts on the Classic 350 in comparison. I hope you can snag one to test soon. Good review. Thank you.

[@LloydGrace1]

Great review and a lovely looking bike too👍

[@sravan6492]

I bought the red color few days ago and I'm loving it 🙂 i don't know if i made the right choice with the color but it's the only color that's available when i went for buying

[@tomboyabit]

It’s absolutely beautiful! Everyone loved it. It’s me I prefer monochrome.

[@markwilkinson4316]

I bought the red one last month. No regrets.

[@Naqshsalim]

without the navigation pod the key does look off center to trigger OCD. but with the pod accessary it looks fine.

[@mickroom7603]

What could you hunt down with 20 HP? Austin 7, bicycles, 2CV,

[@konkansafari24x7]

Proud owner of RE Hunter 350 Rebel Red

[@cijoykjose]

That passenger seat is a bit short because of keeping the moto bike as much compact as possible..

[@tomboyabit]

Seamed bigger then many other bikes. Especially sports bikes and naked. And a lot more comfortable 😅

[@cijoykjose]

@@tomboyabit yeah , its a kinda crossover type moto bike. Its a cruiser bike , its a naked street bike and it can also be used as a light adventure bike ..

[@daveypenn211]

mmm coffee, overall it's a nice looking bike particularly the tank, not so much the side panels. Ticks over nicely, when you blipped it the revs died so fast i thought it was cutting out but didn't. I wonder if you have ever checked out doghouse customs, built quite a few cool RE 350 bobbers based on the older models ( nothing to do with me, just curious)

[@vineetsahoo1077]

It's a lovely bike. I ride it to work but I still crave for more power, just a little power would make me happier.😐

[@RoyalRider_yash]

I owned rebel red metro version...superb ride,smooth,torquey,style, attention grabber.....they have cut down tripper navigation that's why it looks empty on console bcz of globel shortage availability of chip

[@yashchavda4163]

Hunter 350 is a nice fun bike to ride.

[@tomboyabit]

True that!

[@GyanPrakash]

Chica, please use the center-mounted camera next time, as the side view doesn't give that much immersion 🤗

[@MrUtoobee]

The Key is deliberately in tad off position. Placing it in the center would have impacted its aesthetic with the main dash. Yes, visually you want that to be horizontally distributed with the left and right end. But breaking that norm makes the design interesting and shifts it away from the Normal.

[@renjuscreativeworld4037]

Cool bike.... in India we call it the Hunter 😉😉😉

[@tomboyabit]

I wish it called Hunter here. Took me forever to remember the HNTR 😅

[@renjuscreativeworld4037]

​@@tomboyabit 😅😅😅

[@chrisgraham5186]

@@tomboyabit I'm in the UK, and your review is the first time I've heard it called anything other than 'Hunter'… I just assumed 'HNTR' was some kind of 'cool' abbreviation for the txt generation.

[@tomboyabit]

@@chrisgraham5186 I called it Hunter and I was fixed to call it HNTR. Believe me I’d rather call it Hunter. Honestly.

[@chrisgraham5186]

@@tomboyabit I guess it's like how the Interceptor is called (officially) the 'INT' in the USA… but everyone still calls it the Interceptor anyway - Honda have 'stolen' and registered the name in the US… RE were using it in the sixties. Honda have form for using older manufacturers' model names, like Norton's 'Dominator' and Triumph's 'Hurricane' (The old Triumph company came to an agreement with Ford in the fifties over both using 'Thunderbird'… 'Bonneville' could be used by both Triumph and Pontiac cars because it was a place name originally, like 'Capri', which was used by Italian scooter manufacturer Agrati before Ford used it on a car). I wonder who 'owns' Hunter in the UK?… There was a car called the Hillman Hunter, but Hillman are long gone. Perhaps Ariel (sports cars and bespoke bikes) own the rights to the name along with the 'Ariel' brand (the original Ariel motorcycles used to have a 'Hunter' model back in the fifties and earlier). I can't realistically imagine anyone calling the bike the 'HNTR' in the real world… It'll be known as the Hunter, whether they like it or not.

[@CustomGarageAlsace]

hey, again a nice video of you. From Royal Enfield there was the 838cc concept bike, will that come on the market at some point? I would be a potential buyer ;-)

[@michaeljameslawrence2965]

great review is the hunter simile in size to a interceptor?

[@stephenbesley3177]

Triumph once had a 300 or 350cc. Had the chance to buy one once but past on it like the fool I was. Probably impossible to find one now. I love old bikes... and I'm talking about motorcycles of course 😂

[@critterIMHO]

The HNTR looks good, but I can’t imagine that those knee cut outs in the tank fit anybody.

[@Rkolb2798]

I had forgotten how mad driving in London is , if you drove like that in Canada the police would be having Kittens .

[@tomboyabit]

What does the expression ‘having kittens’ means? 😊

[@souravdas1110]

@@tomboyabit Being upset or getting angry.

[@richard2951960]

Hi tomboy_a_bit i got the rebel blue since jan. of this year , this bike is sweet !! and i ❤it ! . Hello from Australia .

[@tomboyabit]

Wonderful! 😍

[@pollekepmtb]

Nice review, seen a similar one from Usernamekate, maybe the same group? Big thumbs up for this one👍👍🇳🇱

[@maguslascivious4980]

I hope they release this in the states but with the new 450 motor they're working on.

[@patricksandeberg8184]

Hi! How does the HNTR compare to the Svartpilen 401? I know it’s less than half the power to the 401’s. But otherwise? 🙂

[@jonnolly]

The offset is due to omission of planned GPS. Was cut due to world chip shortage.

[@sarojraja889]

Your Helmet look awesome. May I have the link to the store please?

[@itsallaboutmoney79]

Little correction... Required at 3.00 minute It's 20.2 BHP at 6100 RPM And 27 nm torque at 4100 RPM And yes i own this in Rebel Red

[@tomboyabit]

Thank you for a correction. The figures I shared I found on a well known British Motorcycle news website. Apparently they aren’t the ones to trust.

[@paul3548]

I rode it last month before your review I have to say I love RF but this one I didn't really like the riding position with the lower front feel and the in regards to the sound I prefer the meteor

[@climbmotoadv1550]

Royal Enfield is saving the motorcycle industry from the 90 - 00 styling that is stuck in other brand. Most other brands look like water scooters from the 90s.

[@daseeg]

the offset key may be to add more meat around the top clamp, if centered it would be a thin weak point.

[@tomboyabit]

I understand it must be done for a reason, but still it triggers my mild OCD 😅

[@dc45331]

a must buy 🤩 amazing vlog

[@333zack]

my dear businessman, ceo, pr manager, lawyer .... I call it HUNTER!

[@grahamball364]

I'm also a motorcycle rider , and always try to ride safely, I would like to point out all the riders in this video they all went over the zig zag lines you are breaking the law and you could land your self with 6 point and a fine. Stay safe 🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍🛵🏍

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

Royal Enfield,,,need to come up with a 850cc or 1000cc for the future Enfield Range. ..yes ..!

[@christopherlin929]

I am from India.i bought hunter 350 metro rebel version at 1,890 British pounds as on road price two months ago.metro rebel is the top model.my colour is white and blue dual tone.i fixed led turn lights as extra modification.there are three versions of hunter 350 in india .retro factory,metro dapper,metro rebel.retro factory version comes with spoke wheels and rest of them come with alloy wheels.in india on road price of retro factory is 1,600 British pounds,metro dapper is 1,830 British pounds and metro rebel is 1,890 British pounds.i have also attached a turn navigator with my bike as extra cause 4g data is very cheap in india.i have achieved top speed of 136 km per hour at highway.i am a light weight guy.milege is 36 km.but i am getting 28 km milege at highway it will probably increase after first servicing.

[@yinon500]

Too bad it lacks the tripper nav! I use it on my Meteor 350 (one of the few Israelis who actually use it here 😅)

[@littlefishy6316]

Good point about the off centre key barrel, bit like having conversation with cross eyed person

[@sayan_krish]

The Hunter 350 has 20PS power and 27Nm of Torque. I am not sure if thats gonna change wrt countries but may be you wanna correct what you said 19.9 Nm torque at 4000 rpm

[@two-up]

Hi great material very nice mounted ;)

[@tony-ce7qp]

nice looking bike better looking lady though,not many in USA though!would be nice to see some more!

[@Andriesdemotorrijder]

im 6.2 will this bike be to short for me?

[@v.j7163]

Im from india Babe If u think London is having more busy roads then check Indian traffic u will get shocked.after that ull know why that royalenfield bullet is more comfortable in riding in ur countrys good road its made to drive in Indian roads like terrain,mountain....etc if u haven't ride orginal right side geared Enfield bullet then try it then ull know 😂😂😅❤.

[@mototom9086]

very nice review !!!

[@shubhampandey9497]

Proudly Indian 🇮🇳 ❣️✌️

[@noobdotiro]

Toma que chegue no Brasil *\o/*

[@tomboyabit]

🤞

[@himangshusarma7482]

I like Royal Enfield 650 🔥🔥

[@AlessioSgueglia]

Which helmet are you wearing? Cool

[@rajasekhar2569]

Booked it today🥰

[@enryuyt3826]

I don't know about uk varient but as you said that it has 19 bhp and 20 nm in uk but in india it has 20bhp and 27nm of torque. And it's name is hunter in india.

[@tomboyabit]

I’m getting more and more confused to be honest. I think I need to contact Royal Enfield about this to find out these answers. As on UK sites I found the figures I told in the vlog.

[@alankritkumar7823]

You're not an indian but majority of the viewers of this video are indians, in fact KZbin recommend me this video, because you're reviewing an Indian bike, this is our patriotism level🔥❤️😎🤏 royal Enfield is an British brand, created by those who rule us ,now we buy that brand and make better motorcycle than them 🔥🙏🚩

[@johntomala8154]

Nice video but are you going to buy one for yourself?

[@Sober_Samurai]

I like to correction that it's produce 27 nt not 19.9 nt torque.

[@tomboyabit]

That’s the numbers I found in UK.

[@Sober_Samurai]

@@tomboyabit ohh that i don't know, I'm just saying about the performance figures which was stated in my country india.

[@gf1227]

You find hntr light ? It’s approx 180kgs😮

[@robedmunds7163]

Nice video thanks

[@mr.kratos1009]

I own this exact bike, exact colour ❤️😁

[@tomboyabit]

Congratulations 🥳

[@mr.kratos1009]

@@tomboyabit thanks 😁

[@pascalbalzer7206]

Hi nice Video cool and nice day and good trip 😁 👍 💯 😎 🤘🏻 🏍