ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350 - Owner's First Ride

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

Always been a Harley supporter and owner, since 1976 but now as an old man I sold my last Harley and I think this is my next bike . It’s what I want in motorcycling, a basic honest bike

[@kondormotorides]

You might want to check out the new Super Meteor 650 but this Hunter is going to be a big hit ✌️

[@hemkeshyeole4630]

​@@kondormotorides dude you can also try new shotgun , I am Indian so it's not built for Indian conditions 😂😂

[@georgerigakis1542]

I like the way you approach your reviews! Can’t wait for a new review of the hunter!

[@drd3816]

I put rubber knee pads on my bikes --i like the grip--it might help the spot on the tank..like your bike man gonna test ride one this week--love the grey colour scheme!

[@alanstockley391]

Good honest review and video. 👍🇬🇧

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks Alan ✌🏼

[@boburrides]

Great review and video!

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks ✌️

[@andrewvickers4487]

Great roads you have over there! Congrats on owning this awesome bike (but only gonna have it for 5-6 months?) The break-in advice sounds good to me, it seems that smooth variable rpms is key. I agree re the mirrors, personally I think bar end ones would look great on there. I don't have any questions/suggestions for you, unless you feel like working your way through the Royal Enfield aftermarket catalogue lol (I especially like the look of the "bench seat").

[@kondormotorides]

It's a giveaway bike for my Spanish language channel. If the raffle sells well I'll definitely be getting aftermarket parts for it ✌🏼

[@manosmanos4663]

Just now i saw you bought the hunder for 2nd bike . You have the triumph gt i have the nt100 .99% also me i will go for the hunder 350 for 2nb bike. Nice review.

[@agnijitdeb1558]

OMG. I was feeling the same about the headlight being slightly to the right. The tyre seems out of alignment when I see from top of the handlebar through the headlight. I kept checking againa md again for a month what is wrong. I even opened all the fittings and tried to push adjust the front forks. Front Tyres were aligned with the handlebar from the beginning. I was wrong. Later I realised that the headlight fitting is a bit off. That and the offset meter both give me the feeling that the handle is shifted to the right slightly when I ride the bike.

[@kondormotorides]

Yeah I'm glad to see it wasn't just me. Like I said in the video I guess we just have to get used to the headlamp and meter position ✌️

[@MarkHoos]

Isn't it on purpose? To not blind the oncoming traffic?

[@kondormotorides]

@@MarkHoos No. All headlights are tilted slightly downwards for the reason you state. Having it tilted to the right would only ensure you blind the vehicles coming from your right ✌

[@agnijitdeb1558]

​@@kondormotoridesyes! I checked again. I foind that ,the headlight and the meter is also aligned correctly, but because the meter is offset, we see the alignment with only the right eye, which does not give the mind the correct input. It's quite strange, yet optically true. The offset meter is the only cause for this optical illusion. There is actually no alignment issue.

[@paulfoster5432]

Nice video, I've got a Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor and I'm wanting to buy a Hunter 350 for a second bike, so your video is really interesting thanks, I'm in Yorkshire UK 🇬🇧 😊, also I noticed that you seem to use your mobile phone for a satnav, I've been considering getting a good water proof one, so I can do the same thing, blue tooth it to the Helmet, I use Google maps with the phone in my pocket and a wire at moment, but you only have the sound unfortunately, Cheers Paul Foster 👏

[@kondormotorides]

I love the Interceptor. Not sure why anyone would need a Hunter when already having the 650 in the garage but to each their own. Yeah I always use a cheap phone for satnav, not my main one which is always on me in a pocket, backpack or pouch✌️

[@paulfoster5432]

@@kondormotorides It's because it would be easier to just get out a Hunter 350, to nip into town when the weather isn't so good, a sort of all year round bike, having been riding motorcycles for 49 years, I've got tired of cleaning motorcycles, and I like to keep my Interceptor immaculate, so a smaller Hunter would be great, cheers Paul 👏

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Nice review! Himalayan owners manual states for first 300 miles....38 MPH. Up to 1000 miles.....50 MPH.( USA...leftover 2022) waiting for the Hunter to hit the cycle centers. RE stated first Quarter of 2023. 🤷‍♂️. I gather info watching RE reviews. Great post tho brother. Would like to see off road capabilities.

[@kondormotorides]

Just looked at my owners manual and it looks like the dealer had no clue. It says not to go over 70kmh (43.5mph) in the first 500km (300m). Oops 😅

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

​@@kondormotorides Opinions differ about the best break-in procedure. Manufacturers almost always advise gentle acceleration and lower rpm limits, but I have heard from several sources that most engines are given a very hard factory break-in before the bikes are sent to dealers, meaning several runs through the gears at full throttle. The rationale seems to be that microscopic high spots on the cylinder walls and piston rings are more easily "knocked off" while they are still sharp from the machining process. If the engine is broken-in gently, those high spots are rounded off instead of removed.

[@vansantsam]

2 things, 1) every 1 hour of riding shut the motor off and let completely cool down... 2) vary speed, start at 40 bring it up to 50 then back down to 40 then up to 60 then back down to 40 then up to 70 (or full speed) then back down to 40, avoid sustained speed for extended periods of time, meaning don't hold it at a given speed for any length of time.. (up and down in speed and let it cool every hour), once broke in and after oil change drive it normally..

[@njt4253]

Ah you've been watching Stuart Fillingham, But those recommendations are for the 650 interceptor not the 350 hunter. If your going to copy someone else's advice and pass it on as yours at least know what bike your talking about.

[@vansantsam]

@@njt4253 I don''t know who Stuart Fillingham is - my recommendations are for all engines..

[@njt4253]

@@vansantsam Fair enough. But you guys must have read the same thing. Because both of you say exactly the same.

[@christopherdelacrouse8415]

I'm considering getting a RE hunter 350 as my first motorbike and I love how the bike looks as well as the seat height. I'm also considering a RE Interceptor but I'm not sure if that's a bit too much (in terms of power and weight) for a first bike. I'd definitely like to hear your opinion on the Hunter 350 after a couple of months and the differences you've noticed compared to your first ride in this video❤

[@kondormotorides]

Interceptor is not too big for a first bike. If you can afford it go for it ✌️

[@boburrides]

Same here! I`m starting my license course in in a couple of days and I'm definitely getting a Hunter as my first bike. In love with it and can hardly wait.

[@arnoldchung919]

Really sensible bike

[@ggrandcz]

Top speed test is exactly what you should not do during breaking-in period :-D

[@kondormotorides]

Very true! 🤣

[@pggp273]

Don't worry it's not going to break. This running in nonsense has become a joke. We are riding modern day motorcycles built to high tolerances not some contraption from the 1970. The motorcycle is not going to tell anyone you didn't ride it gently to begin with Just ride the fucking thing and enjoy it. 😂

[@kondormotorides]

@@pggp273 I tend to agree with you assessment which is why I don't really pay much attention to those breaking-in instructions ✌

[@ggrandcz]

@@pggp273 As engineer I can say, non sence is what you wrote. Especially for low end vehicle like RE.

[@pggp273]

@@ggrandcz Ride it like you stole it from day one and get rid after a couple of years. Why worry no one is ever going to know how it's been run in

[@davidn1562]

hello from Texas, I just picked up a RE hunter on Saturday 60Yo man had to give up my Harley it was getting to heavy. Love the hunt do you know of any ways to lower the seat height ?

[@kondormotorides]

Hi David. I guess you can reduce the rear suspension but it sounds like too much of an expense for such a cheap bike. These bikes aren't meant for those types of mods ✌️

[@keithwheeler3049]

Have a look on KZbin and see how many HNTR 350 reviews there out there. Lots of initial impressions with low mileage bikes which to be frank tell a prospective purchaser nothing. When you have completed 1000Km repeat your review and at least then your conclusions will have some relevance. I have exactly the same bike as you and it’s great. You will find the engine loosens up nicely especially after the first service at 500 Km (which I did myself), also make sure you or your dealer checks the tappets, they are invariably too tight.

[@kondormotorides]

The more the merrier 😉

[@manish5209mk]

nice review

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks Charle ✌️

[@James-bi6cx]

I have always run it hard and let it cool down. Do that about 5 times and it's never failed me thru 10 new bike. Lugging the bike is worse for it.

[@kondormotorides]

That's one way to do it ✌️

[@Deployable-]

How's it for a 6 foot guy?

[@kondormotorides]

I'll let you know when I find one to test it out ✌️

[@CAMADIE]

Hola. Buen video. Aqui un vecino de madrid, nuevo motociclista que quiere saber que area es la que estás mostrando yquero saber si estas interesado en venderla? mencionas que la tendras 6 meses por eso la pregunta. saludos

[@kondormotorides]

Hola! El vídeo comienza en el bosque de La Herrería en San Lorenzo del Escorial y transcurre desde allí hasta la zona de Hoyo de Pinares en Ávila. La moto solo la tendré seis meses porque la estoy rifando el 26 de octubre. Ya que vives en Madrid puedes comprar números en kondormoto.es ✌️

[@stevenyates6732]

I've recently done bike training and bike has tendency to go where your looking, I've noticed speedo off centre and I wonder if that makes you move to the side?

[@kondormotorides]

Having the speedo off-centre might be a little annoying at first if you prefer more symmetry, but now that I think about it I completely stopped noticing that in my last few rides. Anyhow, no, it doesn't make you move to the side ✌️

[@arunsaindane4053]

Rare suspension is not working

[@kondormotorides]

Not sure what you mean...

[@manoharanrajangam3028]

​@@kondormotoridesHe might be meant rear*

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

I’m thinking you Never bring a bike to top speed during break In period, I mean NEVER , but that’s just me

[@kondormotorides]

I get that ✌🏼