Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Too good to be true?

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@tonyfrancesco3701 5 ай бұрын

Bought myself a Hunter 350 . Got it for an occasional ride . But this bike is so much fun , my short rides are almost always 100 miles. Not a bike for high speed highways, on the state roads and back roads, more fun than should be legal . Bought it at age 73 , the thing is a time machine, makes me feel young

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@tonyfrancesco3701 Totally agree!

@NoelRoots-t1u 5 ай бұрын

@@tonyfrancesco3701 i think thats why the J series Enfield’s are so much fun , on the motorway that just do what’s asked no more no less, but after being bored on the fast roads you take a little scamper down the lanes and you suddenly realise that raw power isn’t important , its tractability and mechanical grip that you need and the chassis is more than a match for the power available, i have done some mild tuning and haven’t made a great deal more power the general from the Enfield guys is around 25 ish ponies but what a have got is a much more responsive throttle and way more torque everywhere in the rev range , overtakes are stress free Hills are now a doddle mostly 4/5 th gear goes everywhere and makes full use of the excellent chassis and brakes , yes the brakes stripped from virtually new cleaned and de burred and re lubed and welcome to two finger braking , i love these little bikes even the standard fit tyres are really good and will be replaced with the same, Enjoy your addiction pal

@NoelRoots-t1u 2 ай бұрын

@@tonyfrancesco3701 i know the feeling pal

@FGRides 5 ай бұрын

Dartmoor Fanboy, I've had my Royal Enfield for less than a year, and this fanboy syndrome thing bit early and dramatically. It's entirely possible that I've been unconsciously transforming my shed into an Enfield Shrine. I think that even though the bike (I have the Classic version, by the way) is beautiful, well-built, easy to ride, frugal, etc., it nonetheless comes down to that 350 engine. It is the most engaging engine I've ever experienced, almost like a friendly, optimistic, playful puppy, but an order of magnitude higher in personality, if you can imagine such a thing. I guess you don't need to imagine it - you've got one. I just subscribed and have greatly enjoyed the videos I've seen so far. Thank you for making them. FG Rides in Pennsylvania, USA

@DeniceYJorge 5 күн бұрын

Excelente video, es un placer verlos y disfrutar escucharte, buenas reflexiones, un saludo desde chile

@PAGallagher 5 ай бұрын

A perfect bike for those glorious roads. I've had my Hntr for 18 months now and done just over 7000 miles, it's a great little machine. I've done all my own servicing and it's given me no problems so far. Coincidentally, I've also got a BMW R1200R (wethead 2015) and, prompted by some online scare stories, I removed the shaft to inspect it a couple of years ago (at 40,000 miles). Fortunately, it seemed absolutely fine so re-greased the splines and popped it back in. Happy riding on that handsome Meteor of yours (and yes the running in procedure is a bit painful) Cheers, Phil (Somerset)

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes I’m rapidly turning into a Enfield fanboy! Never thought I’d say that

@oldgittarist 5 ай бұрын

Words of wisdom in in a wonderful setting!

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

Well you’re right about the wonderful setting! Some people may say “ some fat bloke chatting crap”

@NoelRoots-t1u 5 ай бұрын

The J series 350 needs about 1500 miles on the clock before it properly looses up at a 1000 miles my meteor felt like i was trying to get through the sound barrier at 60 now at 2500 miles it effortlessly scoots up to 70 with no issues at all

@davidhawkins120 5 ай бұрын

Well said! Mines been faultless in 18 months and 5800 miles, my go to bike👍

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@davidhawkins120 Love it! Best bike I’ve owned in years!

@author4you443 5 ай бұрын

Lovely laid back review which matched the relaxing Scottoch scenery 😀 Excellent 👍

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@author4you443 Thanks. Appreciate it.

@0scartheCat Ай бұрын

I'll drink to that . .

@Teuchteronabike 5 ай бұрын

Being as old as I am I can remember watching the Ballachulish bridge being built from my house. Must get back there for a visit. It honestly doesn't look that much different 50 years on. Great video.

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@Teuchteronabike Yep Love Scotland! Could easily move up there! Appreciate the comment!

@Crescenthour 4 ай бұрын

Just stepped into riding a motorcycle and could not choose between Meteor, Hunter, or the Classic. Royal Enfield nailed it with the aesthetics on all three models, even the new Bullet350 calls me 😂. Ended up with the Meteor though have been loving it so much

@funkygrib1 5 ай бұрын

Hunter 350 must be 1 of the most beautiful bikes ever made, its the proportions, there so right ! having said that I bought a Scram but you know what the local/town roads are like around here.

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@funkygrib1 couldn’t agree more! Just sad it took me so long ton realise !

@hectorshouse7348 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree…they’re beautiful

@007-f8d 5 ай бұрын

Wow Scotland looks beautiful, I wanna ride in my hunter in such a place like this!

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@007-f8d stunning place. Do it!

@hectorshouse7348 2 ай бұрын

Best looking bike you can buy…delightful

@pommiegranite464 14 күн бұрын

I have a single cylinder 350cc bike. It will comfortably cruise at 70mph all day in complete comfort (top speed just over 90mph). I get 80mpg most of the time. It will take me to the shops, and tour Europe. It's a Honda ADV 350.

@dartmoormole 14 күн бұрын

@@pommiegranite464 A great bike.

@stanleylawson9015 5 ай бұрын

Love Scotland need to get back up there, grand bikes the 350 series

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@stanleylawson9015 agreed! Could easily move up there!

@PeterWW-W 5 ай бұрын

If you have more km on the clock, the power gets much better. Trust me, I own a Hunter for 1 year and additional Bullet since last week. Love the engine, it is more or less fast enough, even on our Autobahnen.

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@PeterWW-W Thanks for the advice

@dertechniker8867 5 ай бұрын

How fast do you go on the Autobahn? Greetings from Berlin.

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@dertechniker8867 Bike will do 70mph. More realistic is 65! Not the fastest!

@steveaga4683 4 ай бұрын

I am still a learner....recently obtained my CBT...and coming up to my 70th birthday later this year! I have a hankering for a Royal Enfield 350! How does the Meteor compare with the Hunter? And have you ridden the Classic?

@dartmoormole 4 ай бұрын

@@steveaga4683 I’ve ridden all 3. All Similar performance. All comfortable but find the meteor more comfortable over longer rides. The meteor has a more relaxed riding position with the pegs slightly forward. The seat is very comfortable too. Found the hunter more fun on the twisty roads and turns you into a bit of a hooligan! Try them all as they are all great bikes. Personally I slightly prefer the meteor. Get yourself a test ride and buy one, you only live once

@mikethebikemt07tracer Ай бұрын

I am looking into buying either the Meteor or Hunter hence watching this video. Seeing mixed reviews regarding the suspension on both bikes. Can you tell me if they are comparable regarding a soft ride (which is what I want) or is one streets ahead in the suspension/ride. I like the looks of the Hunter best and it feels lighter lifting it off the side stand. Does the Meteor 19" front wheel make a difference to the ride quality. I like your laid back videos as I am 73 years old and been riding since 1967 so feel pretty much like you about biking.

@ice2642 5 ай бұрын

A worker in India earns $70 a month, it's easy to understand how royal enfield manages to make their products so cheap.The question is, are their products cheap or are the products of other companies that also produce there extremely expensive?

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@ice2642 Good point and question

@jerrycoleman6910 5 ай бұрын

Very good video !

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@jerrycoleman6910 much appreciated

@anthonybrown4874 5 ай бұрын

Tempted by this initially but had my head turned by Triumph though i did fancy Enfields mpg just thought they could have stuck a decent size oil cooler on it and taken it to 30bhp.

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

I was the same but decided on the Enfield. I want to try the triumph 400s though.

@anthonybrown4874 5 ай бұрын

@dartmoormole now enfield are bringing out their 450 it's a conundrum the triumphs are prettier longer service intervals but I find it a bit shunty in lower gears and needs a larger sprocket as gearing is overall a tad low it's fine margins though as I commute on fine days the TR got my vote at the time in case I need to get past anything doing g 50 or less or do a dual carriageway.

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@anthonybrown4874 I know what you mean. I like the triumphs too, just not as much as the Enfields!

@ParaBellum2024 5 ай бұрын

Now the Guerilla 450's with us, is there still a place for the Hunter?

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@ParaBellum2024 I hope so! Personally love the bike and don’t crave any extra performance

@matt4380 5 ай бұрын

I find the hunter to be way more aesthetically pleasing than the Guerilla.

@andybiker2236 5 ай бұрын

Hi bike looks great you are making it harder to choose which one but noing me it will be price I look forward to more I have subscribe

@paulfoster5432 5 ай бұрын

Er? The Hunter's, ALL of them are UNDER £4000 on the Road, Where have you been Looking? Also even standard run in Hunter's will reach 75mph I have a 16 tooth cog conversion, DNA Air Filter , Powerage Silencer and a fuel X lite fitted, I weigh 14 stone, And it regularly will cruise at 65 mph, And I've had 80 mph out of mine, No problem👍 Cheers Paul 👍

@dartmoormole 5 ай бұрын

@@paulfoster5432 You may well be right. At the time of doing this they were around the 4K mark or just over. Cheers

@paulfoster5432 5 ай бұрын

@@dartmoormole Yes the Top Hunter model like Rebel Red is a shade under £4000 And one or others are £100 or so cheaper, According to Eddie's Royal Enfield Dealership of Tadcaster Yorkshire, Right now 👍