Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Review

[@nisithranjanhazra9298]

I'm from India & I've seen nearly 50+ reviews of Hunter. I've came here only to see those BEAUTIFUL landscapes. Hope I'll also make a visit to these peaceful country side. And above all , it's a nice and detailed review 👍👍

[@thebingleywheeler]

Hi thank you for those kind comments 😎👍🏻

[@AdityaSingh-lb6wg]

Bas bhai kitna chatega?

[@Paul.Gascoyneuk]

Great review , I’ve owned my Hunter a little over 2 months and covered 600 mile , city commute and country riding here in the Peak District I’ve been riding over 40 years and for a bike of it’s size it is very comfortable and so easy to ride , looks and sounds great and brilliant on fuel , made me smile a lot so far , well done Royal Enfield 👍👍

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you that’s very much appreciated 😊👍🏻

[@the.communist]

Re should have made this bike be able to do 120km/h

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

@@thebingleywheeler If I hadn't bought an Enfield 500 Pegasus four years ago, I would jump at this bike! In the 1970s and 80s, I owned a couple of 350 Bullets. Great machines!

[@StephenSchumm]

A very good and comprehensive review, covering varied road situations. I bought my new Hunter 350 on 7 October and am gingerly running it in ready for better days in late winter. Only 100 miles on the clock as of Nov 26! I am 74, nearly 75, have had 16 bikes previously. A long 18mth break since my 2004 T100, with a serious illness in 2022 and I find myself a wee bit nervous on the Hunter so I have enlisted on a refresher course in January.

[@hemkeshyeole4630]

​@@StephenSchummstay safe sir , i am 20 now , thinking of buying it 😂😂

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

What a brilliant sound,I don’t think you need to upgrade it? & the price of the Hunter well worth every penny I thinks! Excellent review👍🏻😎

[@thebingleywheeler]

Cheers John yes the sound is excellent as it is 😎👍🏻

[@phavelar]

Great review! I truly enjoyed the ride and the narrations. I'm buying the Royal 350 for my son as his first bike after seeing this and other reviews. Keep up on riding and the great work!

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you so much for those kind words he will love the bike….lucky lad 😎👍🏻

[@aceofspades5786]

Very thorough review, its a great little bike and on PCP - £54.51 a month, cheaper than the bus.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Cheers much appreciated 😎👍🏻

[@markhinde6187]

Great post, The only thing stopping me from getting one at the moment would be it's touring capability due to it's low power, my Honda Forza 350 scooter, is my commuter and it is also used for touring, great storage and weather protection. reason being after 44 years of biking my needs are light weight, ease of use and comfort, the HUNTR looks great.....

[@chrispomphrett4283]

That sounds like a very sweet engine they've made there. Again, another one to test ride... My retirement is getting nearer and I feel lucky there's never, or at least recently, been so much choice of machines that seem to fit with my liking.

[@thebingleywheeler]

It’s an awful lot of bike for the money! 😎👍🏻

[@arthurramm8664]

Great video BW. I really enjoyed your commentary on the bike and the history of where you were riding. Thank you and of course thank you Appleyards.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you Arthur

[@MerciaMoto]

Great review Dave, all bases covered 👍🏻 If I needed a commuter this would definitely be a bike I’d consider. A cracking addition to the Royal Enfield range. Cheers

[@ashishsinghtaank]

Apart from the bike, the tour that you have given us alongside your review of the motorcycle is actually the highlight of your video and kept me engaged all through. Thanks.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you sir comments very much appreciated 🙏

[@JONNNIIINNN]

This is absolutely fantastic review. Thank you very much. As a beginner I am thinking about this bike. Seems it has enough power and character to let me gain riding experience safely.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you for those kind words….much appreciated 👍🏻

[@danwilliams7554]

What a brilliant and well articulated review. I’m still torn between the hunter (hntr) or the interceptor as my first bike. If I’m ever in Bingley I’d happily buy you a pint. Thanks for the great video

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you Dan for those kind comments which are much appreciated

[@davidskaggs9914]

None of our dealers in South Texas allow demonstrators. Would be nice to try 6-7 before committing to 1. Great review

[@VFRMitch]

I think they’ve struck gold with that one mate. Shame the tripper units aren’t fitted out of the factory. That’d keep the young un’s happy. Funky colour ways and no chrome to keep on top of. It’s the future. Like garlic bread 😂

[@thebingleywheeler]

It’s a little cracker pal. I’m guessing all the available trippers went on the Supers 😎👍🏻

[@richardcrighton8079]

garlic? bread?

[@PAGallagher]

Great review!! I've had mine, in Rebel Red, for nearly a month now and really enjoying it. I'm being kind to it as it's not fully run in yet (300 miles to go to the 1240 mile mark) and I'm impressed with the fuel economy ...... checked it today after fueling up ........ 109mpg!!!! As you say, if you use both brakes, together, it pulls up just fine ....... I've had no issues and I'm gobbsmacked at how good the suspension is for the price. Strangely, I test rode the Classic 350 as there were no Hunter demos available near me and loved that bike too ...... especially the looks. Cheers, Phil

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you Phil you’ve a got a great bike there it never ceases to amaze me what royal Enfield can do for the money 😎👍🏻

[@andrewdyson4255]

Nice bit of history Dave, I never knew about the “ Big Bang man”. If you filter in Bradford you take your life in your hands regardless of bike size. It looks like RE are targeting the youth market and good luck to them, we need more young people on bikes. Looks like you had a cracking day for the test ride.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Cheers Pal yes the motorcycle industry needs to appeal to the young to survive. We are the old guard now after all. Bradford just gets worse….they’re scared to police it!

[@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555]

I've stopped commuting across Bradford & l am far from a nervous rider, way too many "pool" cars with untraceable drivers. The Aire Valley is as far south as l am going to ride now. 😁 Nice review, l'll call at Appleyards when the 650's arrive now that the Shipley place has closed.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Yes it’s just not policed…disgraceful. Eddy’s just in Tadcaster now but appys are really good 👍🏻

[@ccooper8785]

An excellent, and very sensible, review of an excellent, and sensible, bike ! I think an Enfield 350 may be my next, and final, bike. The only thing stopping me is the distance to my nearest dealer, 150 miles ! I wish that in remote places such as mine RE would allow the local bike shop to be an authorised service agent. Finally, I wish RE would start importing Ceat tyres as they appear to be perfectly good tyres at a fraction of the overpriced brands we have at present.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Yes the tyres are fine couldn’t fault them….you must be very remote to be that far from a dealer!….thank you very much for your kind comment 😎👍🏻

[@the.communist]

Who cares about dealer? Any mechanic can service it. Warranty lasts just 2 years

[@williamheinsinger7390]

Just got Mine delivered today, Rebel Blue Rocks ✌️

[@PahaLukki]

Just got the bike. I would say the handlebars are far too forward. It is tolerable, but not comfortable. I think I will try to find angled bar risers to help it. But other than that, it is really good. You can stand on the pegs, it is just light enough to feel in control, the throttle is SMOOOTH compared to 98% of bikes out there. You can ride with just the throttle many intersections and slow crawl parking areas, which you couldn't do in a lot of bikes. For example MT-07 requires constant clutchwork, and has a jerky throttle compared.

[@richardjohnson3463]

Excellent review, one of these is on my radar, thank you

[@thebingleywheeler]

Cheers buddy most welcome

[@andrewvickers4487]

Thanks for the thorough review, nicely done with the narration and music too.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you Andrew you’re most welcome 😎👍🏻

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one TBW, great review of the Hunter, a stylish little bike....

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you Henry much appreciate that 😎👍🏻

[@garykeighley712]

Excellent review I’m watching this video just before going down to my local Enfield dealership to order one 👍

[@thebingleywheeler]

Good choice buddy you won’t regret it 😁👍🏻

[@garykeighley712]

@@thebingleywheeler ordered, wanted Red but only Blue or White left so gone for Blue

[@thebingleywheeler]

👍🏻

[@keithwheeler3049]

Although the Hunter 350 is marketed at young people it works equally well for those of us at the other end of the spectrum. I’m well past retirement age and of slight build and the HNTR is just great in every way for me. I had a Classic 350 last year and couldn’t get on with it at all, far too unwieldy. Nice review by the way, I wonder if the dealer is supplying an owners manual with the bike, I’ve been waiting 2 months for mine 😂

[@thebingleywheeler]

Wow 2 years for an owners manual!….yes I find my Classic quite meaty for its size 😎👍🏻

[@keithwheeler3049]

Actually 2 months but feels like 2 years !

[@Plough78]

45 here. Just bashed around North Thailand on one for a couple of days... IMO perfect bike for the location.. I've used a dozens bikes around here... Most much more expensive with much higher performance.... None of em had me grinning 😁 like this little peach... *Crap Game*

[@thebingleywheeler]

Sounds like a cracking good time 👍🏻

[@alexrobinson1596]

Great video, very informative. Just doing the last of my research before heading out to test one in the next month. Cheers.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Cheers much appreciated 😎👍🏻

[@davidcolton7167]

Great review got mine yesterday can't wait to take it out tomorrow!

[@thebingleywheeler]

Super would love to hear what you think of it 😎👍🏻

[@davidcolton7167]

Way better than I hoped so much torque in every gear smooth as silk at 65 mph just as your review! Bit heavy to move around when parked for a 5'5" bloke but its like a feather when riding it I'm sure I'll get used to it!

[@thebingleywheeler]

Becomes a different bike after 1200 miles

[@martinehulme8743]

Love it, mines ordered in blue, some great tips , re braking 😅 this will be an additional to my tracer, for easy chilled stolen moments 👌.. great review thank you xx

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you…you are most welcome. Tracer is a great bike and one I hope to review fully soon…the Hunter will open up considerably once run in and give many smiles to the gallon 😊 xx

[@caldaemon]

Great review for someone considering what bike to buy, like myself. 👍🏻

[@thebingleywheeler]

Cheers buddy glad it was helpful 😎👍🏻

[@pauleckett6713]

Great review! I'm very tempted....

[@thebingleywheeler]

Go for it 😎👍🏻

[@dartmoormole]

Thanks for reviewing. Seriously considering one of these

[@thebingleywheeler]

They’re great fun and such good value 😎👍🏻

[@ironcast]

Sounds beautiful

[@thebingleywheeler]

Full of character 😎👍🏻

[@rokhnroll]

Enjoyed the review. How would you rate this verses the Scram 411 for an all year ride?

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you…..Scram better for all year 👍🏻

[@edmundeverett2938]

I very much enjoyed your review, thank you 😁👍.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you Edmund most welcome

[@hctim96]

Great Review, thanks!! I will be looking for a test ride when it comes to this side of the pond...Good to hear about the throttling. I absolutely detest a "snatchy" throttle. BTW my ST1300 had the worst throttle in the universe. 4500-5000 rpm, Twist, nothing nothing BANG and your off. Really unnerving on a down hill hair pin turn...At my age I was contemplating a scooter but no.. I'm a motorcyclist I like bikes and this looks to fit the bill. A Small light classic looking motorcycle. A real clutch and gear shifter for me..

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you much appreciated…..your pan must have had an issue?

[@hctim96]

@@thebingleywheeler Some pan's in the US had this problem and some did not. I was lucky and got one with an issue. Something to do with 2005 emissions. I got a gizmo a motorcycle tuner developed that made the computer think it was in 4th or 5 th gear and it smoothed it out... uff...

[@jwhite3389]

After watching about a dozen reviews plus this one i think my mind is made up. This bike has everything im looking for as a begonner rider. Thanks for the great review!

[@thebingleywheeler]

You’re most welcome I’m sure you’ll love the bike 😎👍🏻

[@bentonbee1]

In the USA they don't like you driving between lanes of cars like that. Thanks for sharing how the Hunter is different riding than the 350 Classic.

[@thebingleywheeler]

You’re welcome….yes I’ve heard that they don’t like lane splitting over there….same in Germany apparently

[@biteingbonobo]

I will do a testride with this little grasshopper this weeks. Want to see if i am ready for this. And with ready for this, i mean with a bike thats all i need. Had so many big bikes that offered way more then i needed and it was fun. But they stressed me out as well and made me feel the traffic was my enemy. I am done with this.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Moving from big bikes to smaller ones is something of an epiphany 😎👍🏻

[@sahisnudas5980]

Lovely review 👏 👌 ❤

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you very much appreciated

[@alejandrodelasala6528]

Excuse me, wich is the man difference between classic 350 and hunter 350 to drive in a big cities ans small outside town travel around,thanks,

[@thebingleywheeler]

Hi Hunter 350 has smaller wheels and shorter wheelbase and is lighter so is more nimble in traffic 👍🏻

[@alejandrodelasala6528]

@@thebingleywheeler thanks, and the vibrations are teh same as classic or different, ?

[@thebingleywheeler]

Hunter felt a bit smoother to be fair but my classic is not fully run in yet

[@alejandrodelasala6528]

@@thebingleywheeler thanks

[@alejandrodelasala6528]

when you can make a complete report of the two, please let me know, thank you very much,

[@kevskibiz]

Great review thanks 👊

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you sir 👍🏻

[@jacobwilliams1285]

excellent review, definitely considering this bike. Perhaps oddly I am weighing it up against the Kawasaki Z650RS which over here is about 3000 EUR more expensive for a 2021 Z650RS but I do love the look of that very much too, has a lot more power of course and I prefer double analogue clocks but physical size wise there is not much in it actually.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you Jacob it’s a great bike

[@the.communist]

Z650 is much more bike than the hunter

[@jacobwilliams1285]

Do you mean just in terms of power or also otherwise?@@the.communist

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Excellent review and chat about the local history and landmarks 👍but should we swap our classics for one 🤔

[@thebingleywheeler]

Well I won’t be swapping mine 😁😎👍🏻

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

@@thebingleywheeler nor me 🤣🤣👍

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

Oh James... Surely not 😂😂

[@davefisher524]

Just have😂

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

@@davefisher524 A bold and apparently controversial move there, Dave. 😂

[@IanRobertSanders]

Great review. Thanks.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you you’re most welcome 😎👍🏻

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Don’t know why the Hunter is the least appealing of the three 350ties to me… Maybe it is this very agile setup which makes me want to squeeze it out in the twisties, this very torquey engine is not reving fast enough and has a bit to less power to pull you out of the corners. It’s a great bike, but with this engine I prefer the Classic for a more round style of driving or the Meteor for touring longer distances or twoup riding….

[@thebingleywheeler]

Well I do prefer the classic myself 😎👍🏻

[@pauldobson8678]

I agree with you on that point. For a bike with quicker steering and lighter etc, in the twisties I would want it to be fun and more invigorating rather than mellow. I have a classic 350 and this relaxed, chilled j engine suits the bike and its handling in my opinion.

[@Plough78]

Have you tried em all... 🤔 I did a day hire on each... Loved em all but the Hunter ticked the most boxes 📦 for my location 📍 In an ideal world I would have all three... Alas I can only afford one.. 😢 *Crap Game*

[@stephenfreid6200]

I heard this about Cadbury who made chocolate and he also built housing for his workers and more... As you had mentioned Salt and all he did. Steve, Oregon U.S.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Hi Steve yes it seems a small number of the Victorian industrialists had a philanthropic streak (a very small number…..most mill owners were just greedy capitalists who exploited their workforce). Salt stood out for his inclusiveness as well as his innovation

[@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555]

I think it's worth pointing out that the turrets you see on some houses in Saltaire were actually look out posts to spot & punish workers who were late. Salt also not only employed child slave labour but voted in parliament against laws to protect them. Did he have the employees interests at heart, or, was he maximising productivity?

[@thebingleywheeler]

Both!

[@paulkazjack]

My meteor fireball 350 is the best bike ive ever had.

[@arthurramm8664]

To put you on the spot Bing, the big question: all purpose bike for general usage, would it be Hunter or Scram?

[@thebingleywheeler]

Personally Scram because it can do the rough stuff too 😎👍🏻

[@joedudz]

I'm keen on a smaller bike but would it be this or the Guerrilla? Need a test ride.

[@morrisminor56]

Got to ask, did the Luftwaffe do a number on Bradford, lots of new buildings in the center? Had a ride on this bike while my classic was in for a service, surprisingly good and yes the word nimble is it's middle name.

[@thebingleywheeler]

I believe there was just 1 air raid on Bradford

[@The6rezax]

How cool is that 👍🏾

[@thebingleywheeler]

Cool is the word 😎👍🏻

[@ricksonaraujo4560]

Sou Brasileiro e estou aguardando a chegada dessa moto, mas tenho muito receio pois o nosso combustível e muito ruim e tambem temos cidades com temperatura muito elevadas, mas o meu desejo e muito sucesso para a marca no Brasil.

[@shabingly]

Bit off topic, but Fred Hoyle coined the term "big bang", he didn't propose the theory (in fact, he disagreed with it and co-proposed the steady-state as a counter-theory.) He also proposed the theory of nucleosynthesis (formation of elements heavier than helium) current today. I do find it odd he is celebrated by a road built to basically avoid driving through his home town 😂

[@thebingleywheeler]

Even more interesting then! Cheers 😎👍🏻

[@shabingly]

I'm gonna come across as a reyt nitpicker! Titus Salt wasn't a teetotaler, he allowed the sale of alcohol in the village shop. He did dislike drunkenness, so banned pubs in the village. Funnily enough, the deeds to my house say I can't brew alcohol for sale from the premises. I'm also not allowed to operate a steam engine in the cellar 😂

[@thebingleywheeler]

So you can’t use a steam engine to power a still? 😂

[@shabingly]

@@thebingleywheeler well, I'm not *supposed* to.....

[@thebingleywheeler]

😂

[@alexandregarciabarea6659]

Bealtiful bike 👍🏻

[@ThePkeys]

having watched a few of your videos i have a question, disregarding cost, scram or hunter? which gives you most pleasure. thanks

[@thebingleywheeler]

On balance for me the Scram due to it having some off road capabilities

[@Kermodo]

What riding jacket is that? That is a sweet jacket

[@thebingleywheeler]

Merlin Edale

[@icedidi]

Nice bike, nice video 😁

[@thebingleywheeler]

Much appreciated sir 😎👍🏻

[@Snapper2110]

Nice bike and seeing as how you are a fan of Royal Enfield, bikes how would you rate it against the Scram. Would it not be worth the extra amount of cash for the bigger bike, the comfort and less taxing (on the engine) when cruising at say 60-65.mph. I honestly don`t believe that a sustained 70mph. is feasable for the longevity of the engine

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

The bikes are electronically limited to 114 Km/h - the engine would pull like the Honda 350 highness up to 130 km/h (if you could get the restriction out) - so driving it at topspeed all day long wouldn’t harm the engine…

[@thebingleywheeler]

I don’t think comparison with the scram is all that valid as they are 2 very different bikes….the scram will commute but not quite as well as the Hunter….the Hunter will go on the rough stuff….but not quite as well as the scram 😎👍🏻

[@Molekulasti]

Wonderful bike. I only wish it had 35-40 hp. I'd love to be able to reach 150 km/h on it to be able to overtake on highways. I'd travel through Europe on it.

[@the.communist]

Id setteld for 120km/h

[@paulkazjack]

150kmh?? Lol😁😁😁😁😁

[@richardcrighton8079]

is this run in? nobody every mentions this and it's 100% key. my 350 classic is a totally different animal after the 2000km

[@thebingleywheeler]

Not sure if demos are ever run in as such…it’s been a pain running in my Classic 350

[@morrisminor56]

@@thebingleywheeler once you hit the 2000 mile mark it's fully run in, got 3000 on my classic now and it's great 😊

[@thebingleywheeler]

Yes I can feel mine loosening up nicely 😎👍🏻

[@dougsmith7580]

How about a review of the RE 500 v the Hunter.

[@thebingleywheeler]

RE 500?

[@dougsmith7580]

@@thebingleywheeler …..Royal Enfield.

[@thebingleywheeler]

They don’t make it anymore sadly

[@dougsmith7580]

@@thebingleywheeler ….. That is the worst news I’ve had all day. I grew up reading stories and dreaming about 500cc singles and I had one that I regret selling more than any other bike I’ve had. So it goes. Thanks for the reply. I’ve subbed in to your channel, keep spreading the word.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Cheers buddy sorry to be the bearer of bad news re bullet 500

[@kevindarkstar]

Shame it missed out on the tripper fitted as standard, it leaves it looking a bit lop sideded 😂

[@thebingleywheeler]

Yes I think they ran out of chips 😂

[@kevindarkstar]

@@thebingleywheeler no fish either 🐟😂

[@thebingleywheeler]

😂😎

[@cox663]

The unit you got is different from Indian unit? Indian reviewer are all about negative

[@wakidoeify]

Why in Indonesia is so expensive 😮😭

[@oldgittarist]

Great review of the HNTR 350 (which I'm possibly getting soon). As someone else mentioned, Sir Fred Hoyle coined the term 'Big Bang' but opposed the theory and took a lot of flak for doing so. Now the Big Bang Theory is looking pretty shaky, so Fred was probably right after all!

[@thebingleywheeler]

Yes that’s correct and thank you for those kind comments much appreciated 👍🏻

[@kevindarkstar]

Turn off the indicators Wheeler 😜

[@1960ARC]

This bike is almost the same price as my 125 Honda scooter. Shame that petrol bikes will be banned from sale after 2035.

[@supreetpp]

12:27 nothing serious but, people seriously need to learn crossing streets.

[@thomfrost2594]

I'm not from India! 😳

[@thebingleywheeler]

Neither was Tommy Cooper’s dad 😂

[@sly9572]

God created the heavens and the earth!

[@johnroberts4353]

No they won’t let you have a test ride if your a golden oldie poor service,

[@thebingleywheeler]

That sounds discriminatory

[@lowersaxon]

No walk around, no specs. No nothing. He just wants to ride and speak a bit.

[@thebingleywheeler]

@lowesaxon another typical piece of nonsense from someone who hasn’t even watched the video….the walk around and specs are all there….only a fool starts to pen critical comments without checking the facts first! 😂

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

Great bike , but DOES NOT cruise at 70 . 55 is your cruising speed 60 tops . At 70 you are bullying it and you won't get longevity 👍

[@pauloakes5718]

Love your beliefs politics and thoughts. Must be getting old✊🏼

[@thebingleywheeler]

With age comes wisdom 😉