Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Review | Should You Buy It Over Classic 350 & Meteor 350? | BikeWale

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Would you buy the Hunter 350 over the Classic or the Meteor? Let us know in the comments below!

[@VikramSingh-iv1hv]

I would bet on Highness but still if i have to buy from RE then Meteor will be my pick

[@frazafridi6316]

Yes

[@tejasvi7793]

@@VikramSingh-iv1hv Intersting. Can I ask why you would choose Highness over meteor, when both classic and Meteor are overall better bikes?

[@VikramSingh-iv1hv]

@@tejasvi7793 First of all i'm a fan of Honda, When i rode the Highness just after Meteor, first thought that came in my mind is "Highness is something different" power is almost similar to Classic 350 and Meteor 350, and less than yezdi Roadster, but still Highness manage to do good cruising speed with buttersmooth engine, gearbox is next level, it has adequate power. First i eliminate the Yezdi roadster kz of Harsh engine sound, High compression engine gets extreme hot in traffic, welding mark is clearly visible on chessis, gap between switches, rough paint work, weird riding stance bcz of rear set footpegs....so after all these point Yezdi was the last in my bucket list. Now moving to RE, i never used to be a RE fan but RE impress me with their new J Platform engine, Meteor has same level refinement as Japanese. Only thing i love in Highness is the its less common bike on Indian Road, Meteor still resemble to Thunderbird which makes it common bike, front set foptpegs makes u tire on the go traffic. At last Highness and Meteor is same for me but Highness has premium feel and it doesn't belongs to stereo typical patakhe wali bullet.

[@tejasvi7793]

@@VikramSingh-iv1hv Thanks for the explanation brother. Gave me different perspective 😀. Happy riding 👍

[@finderskeepers7293]

I test rode the Hunter and was not very happy with the ride quality and handling. The rear brakes too did not have the bite I expected. I am a tall person at about 6'1" and sitting on the bike, it did not really feel engaging. The power delivery ofcourse was linear and very manageable and quite adequate for regular city rides.

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

Nice review. Sadly my two-month old Classic has been written off so I am looking to replace it with a Hunter as the cut-down frame addresses the Classic's main shortcomings of weight and poor footpeg/control positions and I like the addition of a gear position indicator. The Hunter also appeals to older riders like me who may be downsizing from bigger bikes and who live in rural areas.

[@trybooks]

Are you THE Tony Middlehurst once of Superbike magazine fame?

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

​@@trybooks guilty as charged, you're looking well for a man old enough to remember an ancient coot like me! 🙂

[@VijayKumar-vk3yd]

​​@@tonymiddlehurst8438 appreciate you sir those are words with great Wisdom 😊

[@vivekgupta4002]

Stop that irritating loud blaring background music...annoying

[@viankit1]

Sun le editor bhai

[@diaryofarjun]

I agree

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Thanks for your feedback. We’ll ensure to use better music in our future videos.

[@thebackbencher005]

@@BikeWaleOfficial the music is alright it’s just gets louder at wrong places where the anchor is explaining something ...

[@rahullalwani1277]

Bhai headphones ka volume medium rakh.. high nahi

[@stephentan6302]

I'm on the fence whether I would go for the Hunter 350 or Classic 350. I haven't tested the Hunter yet but I like the character of the Classic 350. Looks-wise they are both beautiful bikes. The Hunter has more than a passing similarity with the Triumph Street Twin visually. Will test this when it hits Malaysia before I sign on the dotted line.

[@absash7838]

The choice is pretty easy if u ask me. Engine is same, so that's out of the way. If u have the extra money to spend on classic but still having second thoughts then may be it's not the bike for you. Since buying a classic over hunter is not about how much you save and the overall value of the machine.

[@stephentan6302]

@@absash7838 the engines are tuned differently, so I'll test the Hunter first. I'm not even sure of the price difference here in Malaysia cos the Hunter isn't here yet.Not gonna jump the gun (pun intended :) )

[@MightyMouzMoto]

It looks really nice with that blacked-out motor. 👍🏽

[@vikaspatel7485]

I hear this beauty gets heated up like anything untill now, till the point that it’s gets uncomfortable in busy traffic.

[@human1513]

Another great review. Very nice looking motorcycle. I would consider the Hunter 350.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

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[@ridelikeguru]

@@BikeWaleOfficial why nobody is showing dapper grey variant on KZbin . It's not even available in showrooms . Do you know the reasons bikewale?

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

@@ridelikeguru We don’t know the reason.

[@vishakr7194]

I have seen the bike in real it's not small as it looks u can only say it's smaller than meteor. Best bike if u r looking go for meteor but if u have short budget don't miss on hunter . Coz it feels good for the price range. U can to trip short trips . So i would suggest buy now hunter if budget is low 5 years later u can go for meteor kind bike. Which might have 1000cc

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

We echo your thoughts.

[@shridhan6688]

Few lines about comparison with Meteor and Classic was needed

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

We will be doing a detailed comparison soon. Stay tuned!

[@prajjwalkhatimusic]

Wanted to see the retro version. Honestly i liked the tone down version of this bike more RE rigid feel.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

We haven’t sampled the retro version yet. However, it is expected to be largely similar in riding experience compared to the metro.

[@dans3677]

Dnt go for retro version you dnt want to stuck in middle of road fixing punctures with tube tyres.

[@sajanbabu8101]

Ronin most refined, even at 225, it is more than a match for RE'350' 👍

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Why do you think so?

[@prabankumarbasumatary7809]

@@BikeWaleOfficial Why 🤦 why people think sun rises in the east?

[@gaurav.anirbandutta]

Agreed but the Ronin looks ugly

[@pranav288]

@@gaurav.anirbandutta hell yea

[@MrBrown-kg3yf]

Ronin is so ugly

[@patelenterprisesbuilders5445]

I just ride my hunter for total 520 km to my native place near goa its super se upar for long drive also now I am back to Mumbai i total km driven 1200 I enjoyed my journey

[@krishnamahatre8605]

LED turn indicators are available as an accessory, in two shades; however having an LED headlight at least as an option, specifically a 3200 K colour temperature one would have be good.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Its good to have it as an option. However, these features should’ve been standard and not optional extras as these cost a lot of money.

[@krishnamahatre8605]

@@BikeWaleOfficial Yes, but, standard bulbs do fine as well for those who do want basic functionality. What also separates the two variants is the lack of a rear disc brake and dual channel ABS on the retro variant and the use of the older brake and clutch levers which are much lesser comfortable and ergonomic than the newer ones that they started offering since the Meteor - plain, pure chindigiri.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

@@krishnamahatre8605 well said!

[@AmmyJD]

I took a Hunter Test Ride yesterday, Somehow it did not Gave me that feeling, Bullet .. Shaan Ki sawari.. Didn't had a Plan to buy just now, But Took a second test ride of Meteor Supernova again after 1 year, and that helped me understand comparing both rides, the confidence level of a full sized RE, which I found as Meteor. Meteor Took care of the ROYAL ENFIELD Brand Value as it's known for , Shaan ki sawari aspect also😀. And I bought Meteor Supernova , Yesterday itself 🙂.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Awesome. Congratulations!

[@AmmyJD]

@@BikeWaleOfficial Thank You Bro

[@BharatJusta]

Meteor is just old RE it's big but without power. Only Interceptor and Continental GT are shaan ki sawari now. Himalayan is also good but all other REs are very common and not Royal En(ough) anymore

[@Tanvir_x3]

Tumlog k chochle shaan ki sawari chahiye jaake Defender kharid le aukaat hai toh

[@pradneshnaik3589]

Congrats on your purchase, Meteor paved the way for the J-series platform, and with the Hunter, they have done good weight management. RE is finally moving into a modern era

[@yash_kambli]

How good is the retro variant coz I don't like the flamboyant look of the metro and it also bit expensive. Especially the quality, fit n finish i want to know about.

[@garethkenobi8398]

Congratulations! on 1lkh subs.

[@dinesh2006kumar]

By far the best review... thanks

[@ayushmishra9203]

Well it gives vibes of a Cafe racer + Roadster in affordable price

[@abthevoyager]

after seing this vid 2~3 times, Pratheek the cinematic shots of you cruising from front are superb. Your riding posture was great and you looked just perfect like any Hollywood movie rider, only unmatch was helmet color. But a Nice informative review as usual

[@amithardikar2401]

Loved it Pratiek. Waiting for ur review of new Versys 650.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

The Versys 650 review will be live next week. Stay tuned.

[@balajinitish4127]

I had a habit of watching ur vedio of every car and bike of ur channel...🙂

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Thank you for the support. Hope we’ve been able to help you out with your automotive queries.

[@sumukhmd8288]

Is hunter 350 really that short ?? Does it stand out in design when compared to other bikes or just blends in the crowd ??? Please need a response from you Bikewale 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@debarghabiswas6858]

It's short. I'm 5.7 and i can flatfoot on both feet in a sneaker.

[@SiyonRoy]

I saw it on road yesterday and its surprisingly short, except the royal enfield taste it looks like the Honda Navi

[@harshad_nwaghmare]

@@SiyonRoy u really saw it?

[@harshad_nwaghmare]

In Reality hunter looks bigger than in video, please go and see in showroom then only take decision.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

It doesn’t look as big as other REs, but it has decent presence and the design stands out. Yes, it does look small, but that’s because RE is targeting younger urban buyers with the Hunter 350.

[@jibranmujawar5147]

Just booked the dapper grey. Really excited for the bike.

[@fury5253]

did u get it yet ?? coz ppl say we need to wait a long time after registration

[@umaruchan8828]

Can I buy it as my first bike ? And learn riding in it ?

[@abdullahabdulaziz]

Which one is more comfortable in classic 350 or this one

[@bhaskarkalita5717]

Any issues for ground clearance???

[@SubrotoOP]

How much does it cost to add the usb port and Google maps attachment?

[@sujonmajhi7888]

love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Thank you. Keep supporting us. Love from India ❤️

[@dus111]

Hello 'pratheek Please suggest best alternative for stock tyres,as I got to know that they are not good ones!

[@pradneshnaik3589]

Hello Dushant, i would suggest Michelin Pilot Street, if you can manage them within your budget, and if you plan to use majorly in City, used two sets with over 50k kms on my Fazer and Dominar 400

[@LanguiYang]

Looks perfect for city ride. No for rural roads

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Perfect RE for city commuting.

[@MerinKumar]

If the engine and gearbox is same as meteor 350.. why the clutch is more harder?... I thought it should be same as meteor...

[@prathameshtharwal5574]

Which is the coolest colour in this to buy?

[@Sudheeshramdas]

Please answer.. Only rebel variant has the name ‘bybre’ embossed on front and rear calipers. Does that mean Dapper and Retro variants get braking system from another brand?

[@RanjithKumar-xn4zl]

Which one better hunter or Ronin..?

[@satyanarayansenapati3286]

Is it good for touring and long rides?

[@frankensteinarmy545]

Nop not for long ride untill u put handlebar riser

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Depends on how comfortable you are with its ergonomics. While its not as comfortable as the Meteor 350 on long trips, it can be used for touring. Do look out for our long term touring report on BikeWale.com, which will be published sometime next month. Thanks

[@bikesofhs2414]

Always hunter 350❣️ over 350 classic

[@aboobacker.sidheek]

But classic 350 is more comfortable than hunder 350

[@Arjun_Vasudevan]

@@aboobacker.sidheek No I did a test ride, Hunter definitely feels more comfortable and easier to ride in lower speeds and traffic

[@aboobacker.sidheek]

It is smooth at lower rpm but at higher rpm the vibrates a lot and the ground clearance of the bike is very low.The suspension is very hard and the rider is very aware of any pothole jump.This bike will not suit people who are taller than 5.9feet.

[@nishantjaikari2484]

Honda Highness gives better performance than RE , But honda lacks RE road presence and feel . And hunter lacks that RE feel. It's just color which makes it more appealing.

[@aboobacker.sidheek]

@@nishantjaikari2484 yes in terms of refinement nothing can compete with honda.that is Honda is all about.

[@madlife7147]

Can we get a review of newly launched 125 CC bikes, like Bajaj's CT x and Hero's Passion ?

[@suhas1380]

Hunter 350 or jawa 42 2.1 ?! Please help in solving this confusion

[@rideonchita384]

Can I use for touring with lady pillion????

[@akhilsai3544]

I won a RE thunderbird X 350 ... And I like the way hunter looks ...should I go for it...?? Please suggest me

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

You may not enjoy the Hunter much after the X350 as it doesnt have the same road presence. It is small and light motorcycle.

[@balajinitish4127]

Plz put a vedio of only retro hunter 350....🙂

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Sure. Once we have the press bike available, we’ll get it done.

[@apbhere]

Does it look small...or it is actually small in dimensions? BTW nice review.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

It looks smaller for an RE, but it has presence.

[@M3ganwillslay]

Reminds me of our old RE Explorer .

[@anidebnath776]

Always RE ❤️❤️

[@dineshmaturi8625]

Can Hunter 350 be used for touring ?

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Most definitely.

[@tatavenkatesh5175]

Is hunter good for long drive???

[@Plough78]

Did 300 km on one last weekend... Twisty hilly roads around north Thailand... It was glorious.. *Crap Game*

[@sumukhmd8288]

Is hunter 350 shorter than normal 125 cc pulsar in height ?? Please need a response from you Bikewale 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Because I'm considering it to buy it ..

[@frankensteinarmy545]

Yes its really short..if u r a really tall rider then u wud feel like u r riding rx100 with 350cc

[@viankit1]

@@frankensteinarmy545 however the RX100 was a tad bit faster than this 😅

[@frankensteinarmy545]

@@viankit1 both are totally different category. They dont match each other in any respect. How ever the size of hunter 350 does remind us of Rx100 but with powerful avatar.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

The seat height is low at 791/800mm. So yeah, its low for a 350cc motorcycle.

[@lupinbola2393]

I don't see what's the issue with Hunter 's height. It's seat height is 790 mm. The meteor's seat height is even lower at 756mm. Classic's is also just 15mm more than hunter's

[@karanmahant9060]

Bhai my height is 6 feet does it look good on me or not

[@frankensteinarmy545]

U wud feel like riding rx100 with 350 cc engine

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Do check it out at your nearest RE dealership. You’d get a better understanding.

[@ajaysingle921]

baaki sab thik hai bas tank graphics kisi ko bhi achi nh hai except white tank graphics

[@ArunBabu-eu4oq]

What's your highet??????????

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

i dont understand why i see so many indians speaking shit about royal enfield... you should be proud they make awsome bikes...the old days are over look what they make from this foundation and heritage. for once you have something that can and will work worldwide and you shit on it? why? this bike put you head top head against honda and no one really beside kawasaki was ever able to do it since the 70's, so hey cheer up a little guys

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

RE has been making some of the finest bikes now.

[@iGAM3MAN]

Is it true that RE is using non branded brakes for Dapper variants and BYBRE brakes comes only with the Rebel variant?

[@aslammusthafa1407]

How tall is the host of this. I'm asking so that I can compare him to me for the height. Please reply.

[@robedmunds7163]

Nice looking bike, but I dislike the large lump of plastic between the side panels on all these 350s, it looks horrible

[@garydurn7983]

Thanks for your thorough review. Does it feel safe amongst faster traffic, say 60mph/95kmh?

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

It depends on the rider's skill. But have to say this, the Hunter feels super easy to ride through traffic conditions.

[@garydurn7983]

@@BikeWaleOfficial

[@nihalprasad1897]

This is the kind of contain we are looking for

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Glad you liked our video. Thank you 😊

[@lancerbiker5263]

Much too plain a bike. Meteor Fireball will outsell all 350 models. Hopefully they will sort out the mirror failure issue.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

We feel this will also sell good due to its price point.

[@ThatTallDudeJoel]

How tall is the rider in this video? My question is if it's comfortable for a tall rider.

[@Eatwithkaranvlogs]

RE new age bikes 😍

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

👍🏼

[@vision8021]

Can we trust this machine in terms of reliability?

[@dipakbandge6813]

U don't talk about ground clearance...

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ground clearance isn’t an issue at all. Especially because of the stiff ride quality, we didn’t scrape the underbelly even once.

[@zohairali7407]

is it just me or does this bike actually look abnormally small on guys who are 6 ft or higher?

[@Royal_5665]

Exhaust sound is very boring because of single cylinder engine

[@prashanthbalan4610]

Am 6.2... does hunter suits me...? @bikewale

[@viankit1]

Nope, buy something tall.

[@justflow1401]

Same question! I'm 6 '1 may be xpulse will look good on us

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Unfortunately, unless you buy a decently sized ADV, all other bikes will look small for you. Surprisingly, the Hunter 350 is quite comfortable for Pratheek’s height of 6’2”.

[@viankit1]

@@BikeWaleOfficial comfort is Definitely one big aspect but the commenter wants to know will it suit him? Will it look good?

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

@@viankit1 That’s something one he can decide for himself.

[@andharbultee5656]

After some thousand kilometers do we get 40+kilometers as in some videos of meteor and reborn classic they're mentioning like they're getting 40+mileage ... 🧐

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

It may. Fuel economy depends a lot on the road conditions, speed and riding style. But, it is quite possible to extract over 40kmpl on highways with speeds upto 80-90kmph.

[@kshanikajnani7257]

@Bikewale and can you expect negetives of RE? No way. They know the art of portraying bad peice like Hunter 350 as masterpiece. Not done Bikewale.

[@j.whisper2379]

Who needs a 350 with 20 HP??

[@nihonnikks4082]

I hav Yamaha R15 V3 in dt bike I m facing lots of wrist pain n back pain.so i m confusion to buy hunter or meteor.plz give solution bcz I want easy to ride n no pain in short n long ride.for it which one better ?

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Both are good motorcycles. But if you want something for city use, get the Hunter. And want something laid back and cruiser friendly, the Meteor should be your choice.

[@pehalwanjiindian]

Hello to all, i own a GT650, a piece of advice to all,before buying a RE bike please find a good local mechanic and a genuine RE parts dealer, the bikes are good but the RE service centre guys are thieves,conman and first class idiots😠,if you tell them a problem-their solution is test their test drive vehicle,first they will try to make the customer to feel like an idiot and make him believe that the problem doesn't exist and it is only a customer's imagination,if at all they accept the problem in the bike then they will advice you to change more than 3-4 parts even when the the problem can be rectified by just changing a single part,over and above that even when a customer is paying for the repair and parts then also RE service centre behave like sarkari office as if they are doing a favour on you🤯🥴,never buying an RE bike again in my lifetime😤

[@266Abhijit]

Light bike ✅ Good for city ✅ Doesnot like staying at high rpm much ✅ High torque ✅ 35-40 average✅ Minimum features ✅ Feels like talking abt Yamaha RX 100

[@apurvdas2272]

Whoever edits your videos, please ask them to learn better sound designing. The music and your voiceover is all over the place which makes it quite painful for the ears when you're using a headphone

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

Heavy clutch? That's bad.

[@raghavsood971]

Wtf is wrong with background music

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

What’s wrong? Do share your feedback.

[@manaskumarsahoo284]

Bro your height?

[@justflow1401]

He's 6'2

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Yes, he is 6’2”

[@lgc9838]

All royal enfields from 2017 have problems with electrical wires. Bikes costing 2,00,000 have faulty wires , they fail after 2 or 3 years. Get a life royal enfield.... Please dont buy RE!!

[@livindays6074]

He so tall

[@fazalhamidani719]

Bro wats ur height 😅😝

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Pratheek is 6.2ft

[@Ramboji001]

Bhai Hindi mei bol.

[@deven213]

✌️

[@rajatbudania6181]

Over confident

[@omkarkadam4922]

I think am the only one who didn't like the bike design It's not royal Enfield standards🤮

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

The design is pretty good. However, the bike looks small, and lacks outright presence.

[@sahilkholia2355]

I feel the same bro, tried it ... It might be an Enfield... but it does not feel Royal at all....

[@omkarkadam4922]

@@sahilkholia2355 see, I'm not alone

[@prihnt1233]

Too speed??

[@sunitapatil2339]

125

[@egyandev]

Lora angrezi jhaar rha hai

[@Sudheeshramdas]

Please answer.. Only rebel variant has the name ‘bybre’ embossed on front and rear calipers. Does that mean Dapper and Retro variants get braking system from another brand?

[@ravirajkhachar72]

Is it true that RE is using non branded brakes for Dapper variants and BYBRE brakes comes only with the Rebel variant?

[@Plough78]

🤔 Anyone 🤔 *Crap Game*