There's a lot of nonsense being spouted about bikes being underpowered. It's dick waving and I treat it as such. These bikes are not underpowered. They are just fine for the market at which they are being pitched.
@@markellott5620 it is fine, but when you are struggling to get up to motorway speeds you suddenly feel very vulnerable on the roads, and if you are screaming the engine just to do 60mph, that's when the riding becomes less enjoyable. Yes this is marketed at the city, but a bike that only works well in one location isn't great
@@dannywhite132 plenty of machines are marketed for a specific niche. If you want to tramp up the motorway, this isn't the bike for you. To claim that it isn't suitable for UK roads is patently false as evidenced by the amount you see on UK roads. As for 'screaming the engine' to get up to sixty... These Enfield singles get up to sixty and will cruise comfortably without screaming. If you want to get up to that speed briskly, you just don't short shift. I use a Scram on dual carriageways on a daily basis for work and have no difficulty moving with the traffic (and keeping up with students on bigger, more powerful machines) and haven't had to 'scream' it yet, nor have I felt remotely vulnerable. Okay, so I have all of another 4 bhp... Maybe that makes a difference.
@@letni9506 Fair comment and given the opportunity, I certainly will. However, the differences between a 350 and a 411 will always be minimal. Also, every negative comment being made against the 350 here has been made against the Scram. Both machines are ideal for the purpose for which they are being sold.
That's not really true, it's a rip off of the triumph Street twin completely unoriginal and old design apart from like you say a slight lick of paint on the tank which other bikes have too
I'm a new rider, got my licence 3 months ago and am waiting for this bike to arrive in Brazil. Was thinking about the Classic 350 or maybe the Scram but got a feeling the Hunter will be my first bike.
I am a new rider. i didnt even try a 350cc engine in my lifetime before. i only tried 150cc and 100cc engines that too for a few days and bought hunter 350 straight away. i was afraid that it will be too heavy because it's 180kg and thought 350cc engine will be too powerful for a beginner. First i thought of classic 350 but it needs experience to control it in traffic conditions and classic 350 needs lot of maintenance. it's not a robust bike. i don't know about scram but it's expensive. so i went for hunter rebel red and been driving it for few days and it feels great. it has the best sound of all royal Enfield bikes bikes running on bs6.. it's easy to control in traffic and feels wonderful. only downside is seat size. Having a pillion is a slight discomfort and also they fall off from the bike if we give quick acceleration and if they don't grab anything for support that's why i put a backrest on
You should try RE bike, RE bikes' engine is very strong you can take it where you want to take it and the interesting thing is RE bikes don't break down easily.
Design is awesome, I might say that Hunter is best looking RE bike in line up. I love the Meteor and the Classic, but this one ticks every box in my mind. 350cc is plenty enough for me. Yeah, 650 is maybe much better choice, but I want a city bike, with a lot of range, and I cannot stand scooters. So... Royal hit me hard with this one, I think I am buying it.
Got me delivery yesterday on the auspicious festival of Diwali in North Indian state of UP. Enjoyed every bit of it, few cons like ground clearance no slippers clutch rear suspension is stiff but engine wise performance wise it looks good. No height issue too perfect on 6 ft broad body type. Proud owner.
Saw one of these in the flesh for the first time today. This will be a huge hit. A sub £4k bike that looks that good. Superb. RE knock it out if the park again.
Ever RE model is getting two variants, it seems. Meteor is 350, but they announced 650. Classic has both engines. So, I think, for the market sake, RE will do Hunter 650. I know there is one more engine with 411cc, on Scrambler and Himalayan, so that is another option. 500cc hardly.
@@racamon Don't forget the upcoming water-cooled Himalayan 450. Yeah, a 500 single would be a tight fit between the 350 and the 650 but just imagine how much fun it could be!
@@OutrunRewind yes engine would be same or slightly tweaked but tha chassis would be of hunter, hunter and interceptor both have different design language, they are calling it shotgun i guess, similarly on the same 650cc engine they are also testing new cruiser calling it maybe super meteor. Naming could be different but both bikes are seen on the roads camouflaged.
@@vishnutalwar4997 ah, now it makes sense i thought the 650 Hunter was literally Hunter with a 650, didn't really think about the Shotgun Shotgun being based on Hunter's frame makes sense, i originally thought it was a fresh design ty for the clarification tho
I just Got a Hunter 350 a week ago and is amzing, I'm really happy with this bike, it's fun to ride, i live in a city with many up hill streets and the torque is amazing. It's really heavy but once it is moving it's weight is not a problem, it's very agile indeed.
@@aatmaDipoBhava That's what I don't like about this colour. It just looks so much better than the other colours in the line-up that 90 percent of the Hunters on the road will be the Rebel Blue. I want one too!
I bought hunter 350 and been driving it for a few days. it's a fantastic bike and very easy to control in traffic. it's not made for highway long riders or for cruising because it doesn't have much power.. and also it shakes a little during strong winds on highways and scares me sometimes 😂.. for city riding it's great.. another downside is the seat size. It feels so tight with a pillion on.. not comfy enough but manageable.. overall it's a great bike considering the price point of this. especially for city riding it's much better than classic 350 or meteor 350 because they are heavy and hard to control
I picked my Hunter 350 up Thursday last week and I must say I love it , I find it very easy to ride , looks & sounds great very good on fuel , decent torque I’m very pleased I really don’t know how R E do it at that price
One year and doing 14k kms I can say it exceeded my expectations in almost everyaspect- mild offroad/ comfort/ practicality/ luggage carrying / fun and engagement😊😊😊😊
@@markellott5620 From what people say on owner forums and elsewhere, you can gain better acceleration with aftermarket filter and cap, but there are drawbacks (too lean mixture resulting in uneven performance). The most reasonable benefit seems to be the Fuel X Lite lambda sensor altering thing, for smoother revs...you are unlikely to gain more top speed unless you remap on dyno (up to +5 bhp) and/or modify the engine HEAVILY. At that point, one of the Enfields 650 twins would make so much more sense.
@@philtucker1224 it should be really. It should be able to hold 70 and that's all you legally need in the UK. I used to commute on a 125 and did a twenty minute stretch of the M1 fine. A 350cc engine should be holding 70 as a minimum.
@@letni9506 yes I also use a 125 daily but I really think a bike like an RE 350 is designed and intended for cruising between 40 and 50 mph. (Not motorways or freeways)..
I'd love to see a long term UK review for this. As if they are aiming for the city commute I'd like to know how the fit and finish holds up when used all year round. Especially the winter side of things with the salted roads.
That's the one time of the year I don't commute on my bike and take a bus or a car and rinse it with water in above freezing point temperatures, untill the salt is washed a away with first rain. Wet salt will eat it, after first year tho, there will only be minor signs visible, like on foot pegs or spots on the exhaust..
The good thing about RE is they always come tried & tested because it was tested in Indian conditions that hot & humid in South, cold in the north & also rainy
I rode this bike which belongs to a friend. It is amazing to drive and much easier to handle in dense traffic than classic or meteor. Even people used to light commuter bikes, like myself, won't have any problems with this.
Every Enfield is 20% underpowered for it's cc. They need to uprate them for non Indian markets where the roads are better and riders expect and can afford the better competition bikes. I liked the idea of an Inteceptor, but by the time I mentally spent money on uprated exhausts, a hotter cam, power commander, air filter, decent tyres and someone to spanner it to lose weight by, say losing centrestand ect, I basically spent the same oas a Triumph Speed Twin.
Yes.. This bike is a bit too heavy for what it is and to underpowered for the EUropean market.. Not by much though.. Having 24 bhp and 30 Nm of torque instead of 20 hp and 27 Nm and shed ten kilos having a kerb weight of 171kg ,, the bike would be killer here in Europe. You kind of need at least around 24-25 hp if you want to go on highways..
Hoping this makes it to the US. I love my Classic 350 but I do want to ride a Hunter and see the difference for myself. I don’t love the ergonomics of the Interceptor 650 so I hoping for a Classic or Hunter 650 in the future. If I were considering the Speed Twin 900 (Street Twin) I’m going to wait for the Honda Hornet 750 regardless of the modern styling because it seems like a lot of bike for the money, and it’s thousands less than the Triumph.
RE is going to release 3 new bikes in the coming months & i heard that one of them will be out by christmas. I think they will release the Super Meteor 650/Shotgun 650 first.
uuh that is really nice price. So, the idea is to go to India, buy a bike, and slowly go back to wherever you live, on that bike. You get nice bike, nice ride and to visit interesting country. Yeah.. I might do that :D
Great looking bike, but while others don't look exactly the same, it still fits in the category of low power city bike with many others (like it's siblings from RE). It may sell well, but at the detriment of the others mentioned, and it is too slow/low powered for much use in the US unless you are really only commuting in the city or a short distance on smaller roads.. I have the Interceptor 650, and even that feels somewhat underpowered when on the highway and I need to pass. I would never take the 350 to the highway.
It will be interesting to see what the new 350 cc water cooled RE engine will be like when it makes the production line. If it makes 30~35 bhp it may well satisfy a lot of people who are hesitant with only 20~25 bhp of the current 350/411 cc machines.
I have to wait till it’s available in the us. There are so many small cc bikes available and wanting to choose one to add to my garage has taken years to come to a decision and I still can’t. The RE really really really attracts me but I need to ride it. Currently sits in the top two along side the cb300r which Honda so hello, flawless. But character, not much. Most if not all of my secondary roads are 45 mph roads anyway so 60 is a happy place to ride on them when the authorities aren’t looking. The welds on this frame look a lot better than some I’ve seen on other RE’s and it reminds me a lot of my 68 cb350. Which isn’t blowing anyones mind in power either. Just waiting to see it here. Been driving myself and the wife crazy long enough time to pull the trigger on something come spring and I hope this makes it here by then.
I own a meteor 350 which shares the same engine and brakes both of which take some time to bed in and get considerably better as the miles rack up. I would reconsider you range as the fuel pump needs to be in 2 litres of fuel to keep working the fuel light on the meteor when you theoretically have another 120 miles of fuel in it. This bike is a good addition to the lineup Royal Enfields have largely shed their build quality issues and the j series engine is though low powered is perfect for this sort of bike .
Okay, you've answered a question that was puzzling me. The Scram's warning light comes on when I've still got about four litres in the tank. That would explain why. Now that it's run in, acceleration is brisk and the brakes, likewise, have bedded in nicely now. As a training bike, it is ideal - useful for plodding about on CBT road rides and keeps up with the Z650s and MT07s on DAS courses, while keeping my running costs down.
@@markellott5620 Yes the tank on the meteor is 15 litres I have never put more than 11 litres in it even after 230 miles with the warning light coming on at 200. I haven’t ridden a scram but it does look pretty perfect for both instructing and commuting. Have you had anything go wrong or had to change the chain or tyres ?
@@johnludmon510 Same size tank as the Scram and same range. The tyres are surprisingly good. Replacing them will be interesting due to the sizes and I want dual purpose tyres as I take this on off road. We will see. I've adjusted the chain, but it's still early days, so not needed to replace it. So far, it has done the job marvellously. Fit and finish is what I would expect from a modern motorcycle.
I even like the exhaust to a point, could be a bit louder but the sharpened end of a hardened steel rod has laid waste to the closed end of many a non removable db killer over the years quite handily. Growing up we had very few choices other than straight piping it which ultimately isn’t what you want.
Nice punchy review. Looks like the new chassis will allow easier adjustment of the gear pedal than on the Classic. Was that set at a comfy height on the test bikes?
Royal Enfield proving that most people just want a bike. Bleeding edge £20k - £30k superbikes may be an engineering marvel but the fact that Suzuki is putting the Gixxer out to pasture is proof that most people neither want nor can afford them.
The shorter wheelbase makes it much more maneuverable in the city compared to the Meteor or the Classic. It has also been regeared for better acceleration than either of those bikes despite the same displacement..
I'm 6'1 (185cm) so I'm afraid this bike would feel cramped, id probably choose an Interceptor, but the Bullet is still my favorite and the best R.E model imo
Btw, RE is targeting an user base in India which is very big... The segment which rides 150cc-250cc commuters to go to work in the busy streets of the cities in India.. and with the pricing so low I think they will do a great job in the long run... In India Continental GT or the Intercepter GT can't be a commuter... And Classic 350 is often more expensive than brands like TVS, HERO etc have to offer.
It's a decent price but for similar money you could pick up a used interceptor or bonneville, I get you won't get the warranty but you do get a better bike
Thanks for answering my primary question right up front - can this handle the highway? And it's a resound no! I'm a new rider and I have a 250 and it's top speed is just over 60 MPH. The problem is I live in a sprawling city in the U.S. midwest where it's just practically necessary to be able to ride on the highway at 70 MPH with enough power remaining to accelerate 10 MPH - 15 MPH, even if it's just for five to ten miles. I don't need a leader bike or a crotch rocket, but if it can't reach 80 MPH - 85 MPH then it's really restrictive. I have my eye on the Interceptor 650 as it looks like it can do the job.
not sure why Enfield has limited the power output of the 349cc single and the 411cc single cylinder engine.. The 411cc has a bore/stroke ratio of 0.91 and a modest 24.3hp output.. TEC parts in the UK designed and new camshaft for that engine and with a few other mods (less restrictive airflow) the bike gained an extra 20% power and had a power output of 29hp.. .. Which made it better for European highways.. I see that Hitchcock have a new performance camshaft for the J series engine (349cc) but not in stock before march and there is no mention of what gains to be expected but even a modest 15% should be welcoming giving it 23.2hp instead of 20.2hp.. If torque would be increased by 15% it would be a stronger pulling bike with 31Nm instead of the stock 27Nm,, The even longer stroked 348cc Honda air-cooled single makes 30Nm at a low 3000 rpm.. How come the Enfield only make 27Nm at 4000 rpm.. ????
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In reality, there are many more competitors to the likes of Brixton or Mash (Chinese small displacement motorcycles)... I think this bring some "familiar brand safety" to that segment...
One tooth bigger on the front sprocket and a tooth smaller at the rear would up the gearing to a better level but would the 20hp engine be able to push it or might it bog down?
My local dealer here in the US says they might get 3 in April, and that's it. Super Meteor is coming in August and they haven't gotten a number yet for those.
Good looking little with nice colours to chose from at a very good price mark. I just hope it's a better ride than the RE interceptor 650 because the steering is pretty heavy on that bike, feel old as well. Will it be comfortable for my 6'2" and powerful enough to move my 16 1/2 stone heft though?
I wouldn't worry about your weight, but I'm also curious about the frame, as I'm 6.2. RE sells bench-style seats for this bike. I guess it could be good for taller riders
I have many bikes of RE . As it is really popular in India. Continents gt Meteor350 Hunter 350 Classic 350 . According to my experience . The best is meteor for comfort and GT for power...
Yes it’s amazing that there are almost no good looking retro cruisers around the 500cc/ 40 bhp bracket. I’ve tried the Rebel but the seat and riding position is far too low for my liking…plus it’s a lot dearer than the RE.
I know it seems a little underwhelming on paper. But it's a brilliant engine. Works quite well in the city. Unless you want very high speeds, it'll get the job done, rather well! For higher cruising speeds, look for the RE 650s.
A great bike with a maximum speed limited to just over seventy miles per hour. But don't be discouraged Tec Bike Parts & Hitchcock's have one or two bits that will improve the ridability but unfortunately not the top speed....
Yeah this look a really good looking little bike and the price is going to be hard to beat. Only thing would be to get just a bit more power out of it, at least 30hp
Love it and as always, great video. I'm not privvy to launch events (yet!) so ill have to wait until it hits the dealers to get myself a shot. I prefer it in the more muted colourways personally. You're spot on regarding the styling - they've aimed directly at the street twin with the sillouhette. Why not though, right?!
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The excessive PDI is a deal breaker for me. Far better to buy a used one.
Have had a Meteor for a year , never have I felt it underpowered , love the Hunter 350 !
There's a lot of nonsense being spouted about bikes being underpowered. It's dick waving and I treat it as such. These bikes are not underpowered. They are just fine for the market at which they are being pitched.
@@markellott5620 it is fine, but when you are struggling to get up to motorway speeds you suddenly feel very vulnerable on the roads, and if you are screaming the engine just to do 60mph, that's when the riding becomes less enjoyable. Yes this is marketed at the city, but a bike that only works well in one location isn't great
@@dannywhite132 plenty of machines are marketed for a specific niche. If you want to tramp up the motorway, this isn't the bike for you.
To claim that it isn't suitable for UK roads is patently false as evidenced by the amount you see on UK roads.
As for 'screaming the engine' to get up to sixty... These Enfield singles get up to sixty and will cruise comfortably without screaming. If you want to get up to that speed briskly, you just don't short shift. I use a Scram on dual carriageways on a daily basis for work and have no difficulty moving with the traffic (and keeping up with students on bigger, more powerful machines) and haven't had to 'scream' it yet, nor have I felt remotely vulnerable. Okay, so I have all of another 4 bhp... Maybe that makes a difference.
@@markellott5620 you probably need to test ride one.
I think the scram is a bit more capable than the meteor.
@@letni9506 Fair comment and given the opportunity, I certainly will. However, the differences between a 350 and a 411 will always be minimal. Also, every negative comment being made against the 350 here has been made against the Scram. Both machines are ideal for the purpose for which they are being sold.
RE make the best looking A2 bikes these days with their awesome paint jobs. every other cheap bike is just black and sometimes not black in comparison
True..They all look very good.
That's not really true, it's a rip off of the triumph Street twin completely unoriginal and old design apart from like you say a slight lick of paint on the tank which other bikes have too
@@tarkilldudegaming2296 I forgot the street twin was an A2 bike. silly me
@@tarkilldudegaming2296 , All the classic British two wheeler Marquees bear the same silhoutte...RE, Triumph, Vincent, Norton, AJS, Matchless...etc
@@tarkilldudegaming2296 so you're saying it looks bad because it copied... A good looking bike. Yep, that makes perfect sense my dude.
I'm a new rider, got my licence 3 months ago and am waiting for this bike to arrive in Brazil. Was thinking about the Classic 350 or maybe the Scram but got a feeling the Hunter will be my first bike.
I am a new rider. i didnt even try a 350cc engine in my lifetime before. i only tried 150cc and 100cc engines that too for a few days and bought hunter 350 straight away. i was afraid that it will be too heavy because it's 180kg and thought 350cc engine will be too powerful for a beginner. First i thought of classic 350 but it needs experience to control it in traffic conditions and classic 350 needs lot of maintenance. it's not a robust bike. i don't know about scram but it's expensive. so i went for hunter rebel red and been driving it for few days and it feels great. it has the best sound of all royal Enfield bikes bikes running on bs6.. it's easy to control in traffic and feels wonderful. only downside is seat size. Having a pillion is a slight discomfort and also they fall off from the bike if we give quick acceleration and if they don't grab anything for support that's why i put a backrest on
Hunter is the greater choice.
I think the ground clearance is quite less. Do check it out
@@sravan6492 have you ride Bajaj Pulsar NS200? I love Hunter's look but i heard its to underpowered. I need a bike as powerful as NS200
You should try RE bike, RE bikes' engine is very strong you can take it where you want to take it and the interesting thing is RE bikes don't break down easily.
Design is awesome, I might say that Hunter is best looking RE bike in line up. I love the Meteor and the Classic, but this one ticks every box in my mind. 350cc is plenty enough for me. Yeah, 650 is maybe much better choice, but I want a city bike, with a lot of range, and I cannot stand scooters. So... Royal hit me hard with this one, I think I am buying it.
My only problem with RE bikes is that I want them all. Very good looking, fun bikes.
Got me delivery yesterday on the auspicious festival of Diwali in North Indian state of UP. Enjoyed every bit of it, few cons like ground clearance no slippers clutch rear suspension is stiff but engine wise performance wise it looks good. No height issue too perfect on 6 ft broad body type. Proud owner.
Stiffer suspension is a nice change from the typical soft, spongy suspension on budget bikes.
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@@rupeshgarg2757 gurda bhai doesn't know ki most of the RE manufacturing happens in india.
@@psk9664 Bhai, Most of the RE Manufacturing is done in India itself and exported to different countries.😬
@@psk9664 it's the same quality in India and foreign markets, and all RE bikes are made in India.
Saw one of these in the flesh for the first time today. This will be a huge hit. A sub £4k bike that looks that good. Superb. RE knock it out if the park again.
one of the most Beautiful bikes out there, a 500cc engine would perfect fot it.
Too close to the continental...
Ever RE model is getting two variants, it seems. Meteor is 350, but they announced 650. Classic has both engines. So, I think, for the market sake, RE will do Hunter 650. I know there is one more engine with 411cc, on Scrambler and Himalayan, so that is another option. 500cc hardly.
@@racamon Don't forget the upcoming water-cooled Himalayan 450. Yeah, a 500 single would be a tight fit between the 350 and the 650 but just imagine how much fun it could be!
Brilliant bike! A 650cc version should be coming soon-ish. Now that RE Engine is the choice for the ones who need more power. It's a gem really!
650 cc version is literally Interceptor
@@OutrunRewind no they are testing a 650cc version of hunter should be launching in future
@@vishnutalwar4997 wait, but that doesn't make sense
wouldn't that be basically the same as Interceptor
@@OutrunRewind yes engine would be same or slightly tweaked but tha chassis would be of hunter, hunter and interceptor both have different design language, they are calling it shotgun i guess, similarly on the same 650cc engine they are also testing new cruiser calling it maybe super meteor. Naming could be different but both bikes are seen on the roads camouflaged.
@@vishnutalwar4997 ah, now it makes sense
i thought the 650 Hunter was literally Hunter with a 650, didn't really think about the Shotgun
Shotgun being based on Hunter's frame makes sense, i originally thought it was a fresh design
ty for the clarification tho
I just Got a Hunter 350 a week ago and is amzing, I'm really happy with this bike, it's fun to ride, i live in a city with many up hill streets and the torque is amazing. It's really heavy but once it is moving it's weight is not a problem, it's very agile indeed.
The big advantage RE has is that they actually have motorcycles to sell, have inventory.
The BMW/RE dealer near me has plenty of REs but few BMWs.
Reminds me of the Suzuki 400/425/450 twins of the eighties so l love it. If it had the same power it would be in my garage in a heartbeat.
Think you’ve hit the nail on the head. Great looking bike that ticks all the boxes for a fun commuter bike, will definitely be trying one 👍
Recently bought rebel red...
Awesome ride very comfortable 😌 sounds good.... from 🇮🇳
i own this bike (rebel blue model) in india for about 2 months now and never been disappointed.
Indian people are not welcome on RUclips
Same color model got it on Diwali . Happy and satisfied
@@aatmaDipoBhava That's what I don't like about this colour. It just looks so much better than the other colours in the line-up that 90 percent of the Hunters on the road will be the Rebel Blue. I want one too!
Mileage?
@@twowheeledparadox many prefer the dapper grey
I bought hunter 350 and been driving it for a few days. it's a fantastic bike and very easy to control in traffic. it's not made for highway long riders or for cruising because it doesn't have much power.. and also it shakes a little during strong winds on highways and scares me sometimes 😂.. for city riding it's great.. another downside is the seat size. It feels so tight with a pillion on.. not comfy enough but manageable.. overall it's a great bike considering the price point of this. especially for city riding it's much better than classic 350 or meteor 350 because they are heavy and hard to control
I picked my Hunter 350 up Thursday last week and I must say I love it , I find it very easy to ride , looks & sounds great very good on fuel , decent torque I’m very pleased I really don’t know how R E do it at that price
One year and doing 14k kms I can say it exceeded my expectations in almost everyaspect- mild offroad/ comfort/ practicality/ luggage carrying / fun and engagement😊😊😊😊
Think they are beautiful looking bikes!I want one!I'm 67!
Can't wait to try one... I just wish it was 8 bhp or so more powerful and could hold 80 mph.... then it would be a no brainer....
One thing that might help is a change of air filter. See what is available when the bike is properly on the market.
@@markellott5620 From what people say on owner forums and elsewhere, you can gain better acceleration with aftermarket filter and cap, but there are drawbacks (too lean mixture resulting in uneven performance). The most reasonable benefit seems to be the Fuel X Lite lambda sensor altering thing, for smoother revs...you are unlikely to gain more top speed unless you remap on dyno (up to +5 bhp) and/or modify the engine HEAVILY. At that point, one of the Enfields 650 twins would make so much more sense.
If you want to use motorways the 350 should not really be on your shopping list. Minimum 500cc….
@@philtucker1224 it should be really. It should be able to hold 70 and that's all you legally need in the UK.
I used to commute on a 125 and did a twenty minute stretch of the M1 fine.
A 350cc engine should be holding 70 as a minimum.
@@letni9506 yes I also use a 125 daily but I really think a bike like an RE 350 is designed and intended for cruising between 40 and 50 mph. (Not motorways or freeways)..
I love it, not everyone has bags of money for our 2 wheels 😀
It's good enough for what it is made to be, basic & ease of use for a relax kind of ride.
I'd love to see a long term UK review for this. As if they are aiming for the city commute I'd like to know how the fit and finish holds up when used all year round. Especially the winter side of things with the salted roads.
That's the one time of the year I don't commute on my bike and take a bus or a car and rinse it with water in above freezing point temperatures, untill the salt is washed a away with first rain. Wet salt will eat it, after first year tho, there will only be minor signs visible, like on foot pegs or spots on the exhaust..
The good thing about RE is they always come tried & tested because it was tested in Indian conditions that hot & humid in South, cold in the north & also rainy
@@ananddarnal6702 salt is a different beast mate. They don't use salt in Indian roads
I rode this bike which belongs to a friend. It is amazing to drive and much easier to handle in dense traffic than classic or meteor. Even people used to light commuter bikes, like myself, won't have any problems with this.
Just come back from India, saw many RE s this was the best looking. It's cool.
Every Enfield is 20% underpowered for it's cc.
They need to uprate them for non Indian markets where the roads are better and riders expect and can afford the better competition bikes.
I liked the idea of an Inteceptor, but by the time I mentally spent money on uprated exhausts, a hotter cam, power commander, air filter, decent tyres and someone to spanner it to lose weight by, say losing centrestand ect, I basically spent the same oas a Triumph Speed Twin.
Yes.. This bike is a bit too heavy for what it is and to underpowered for the EUropean market.. Not by much though.. Having 24 bhp and 30 Nm of torque instead of 20 hp and 27 Nm and shed ten kilos having a kerb weight of 171kg ,, the bike would be killer here in Europe. You kind of need at least around 24-25 hp if you want to go on highways..
Hoping this makes it to the US. I love my Classic 350 but I do want to ride a Hunter and see the difference for myself. I don’t love the ergonomics of the Interceptor 650 so I hoping for a Classic or Hunter 650 in the future. If I were considering the Speed Twin 900 (Street Twin) I’m going to wait for the Honda Hornet 750 regardless of the modern styling because it seems like a lot of bike for the money, and it’s thousands less than the Triumph.
RE is going to release 3 new bikes in the coming months & i heard that one of them will be out by christmas.
I think they will release the Super Meteor 650/Shotgun 650 first.
@@rajdeep33001 recent news indicates the Classic 650 is all but confirmed for production and release sometime around August 2023! I’m stoked.
Just £3899 , never seen any bike like that in this price range, beautiful from every angle, Respect your hard earn money Buy Royal Enfield 🤘🤘
That Rebel Blue is crisp.
love how the pronunciation of Bajaj has been near perfected now, props
It's taken a lot of practice haha
in India it price at ₹149,000 *(US $1805.15)* Ex-showroom for base model.
it's pretty cheap in India! 🙂
Export has duties,tariffs etc. And I don't think they export it as CKDs either.
It's not cheap for us in India but😅😅
It’s roughly double that price in the U.K. but over here still one of the cheapest in it’s class 👍
uuh that is really nice price. So, the idea is to go to India, buy a bike, and slowly go back to wherever you live, on that bike. You get nice bike, nice ride and to visit interesting country. Yeah.. I might do that :D
@@racamon that seems nice plan to me. 😀
Great looking bike, but while others don't look exactly the same, it still fits in the category of low power city bike with many others (like it's siblings from RE). It may sell well, but at the detriment of the others mentioned, and it is too slow/low powered for much use in the US unless you are really only commuting in the city or a short distance on smaller roads.. I have the Interceptor 650, and even that feels somewhat underpowered when on the highway and I need to pass. I would never take the 350 to the highway.
It will be interesting to see what the new 350 cc water cooled RE engine will be like when it makes the production line. If it makes 30~35 bhp it may well satisfy a lot of people who are hesitant with only 20~25 bhp of the current 350/411 cc machines.
Yeah, the 20hp is what puts me off. My BV 350 scooter makes 30hp. I've become spoiled by the extra power compared to my former 200cc Kymco.
Customisations like ride by wire, slipper clutch, inverted forks and losing a few kgs to be closer to 155-160 should make it even more fun to ride! 😊
I got my RE Hunter same color 2 days back. Its just amazing. I am planning for some small modifications.
I have to wait till it’s available in the us. There are so many small cc bikes available and wanting to choose one to add to my garage has taken years to come to a decision and I still can’t. The RE really really really attracts me but I need to ride it. Currently sits in the top two along side the cb300r which Honda so hello, flawless. But character, not much. Most if not all of my secondary roads are 45 mph roads anyway so 60 is a happy place to ride on them when the authorities aren’t looking. The welds on this frame look a lot better than some I’ve seen on other RE’s and it reminds me a lot of my 68 cb350. Which isn’t blowing anyones mind in power either. Just waiting to see it here. Been driving myself and the wife crazy long enough time to pull the trigger on something come spring and I hope this makes it here by then.
At 46, I dont even have a bike license, but this makes me want to get one! 😂
I own a meteor 350 which shares the same engine and brakes both of which take some time to bed in and get considerably better as the miles rack up. I would reconsider you range as the fuel pump needs to be in 2 litres of fuel to keep working the fuel light on the meteor when you theoretically have another 120 miles of fuel in it. This bike is a good addition to the lineup Royal Enfields have largely shed their build quality issues and the j series engine is though low powered is perfect for this sort of bike .
Okay, you've answered a question that was puzzling me. The Scram's warning light comes on when I've still got about four litres in the tank. That would explain why.
Now that it's run in, acceleration is brisk and the brakes, likewise, have bedded in nicely now.
As a training bike, it is ideal - useful for plodding about on CBT road rides and keeps up with the Z650s and MT07s on DAS courses, while keeping my running costs down.
@@markellott5620 Yes the tank on the meteor is 15 litres I have never put more than 11 litres in it even after 230 miles with the warning light coming on at 200. I haven’t ridden a scram but it does look pretty perfect for both instructing and commuting. Have you had anything go wrong or had to change the chain or tyres ?
@@johnludmon510 Same size tank as the Scram and same range. The tyres are surprisingly good. Replacing them will be interesting due to the sizes and I want dual purpose tyres as I take this on off road. We will see. I've adjusted the chain, but it's still early days, so not needed to replace it. So far, it has done the job marvellously. Fit and finish is what I would expect from a modern motorcycle.
I have a 350 Classic, which I love as second bike. I think RE could clean up with the Hunter.
God the cars behind you in the intro 🤯🤯
It’s an awesome place - you should see the inside! It’s called Duke Of London 👍
Really it's an awesome bike..proud owner
I even like the exhaust to a point, could be a bit louder but the sharpened end of a hardened steel rod has laid waste to the closed end of many a non removable db killer over the years quite handily. Growing up we had very few choices other than straight piping it which ultimately isn’t what you want.
The performance wise according to the bike size is amazing.
Proud thunderbird bs2 rider about to owning a Hunter350.
for the money and it's intended use you can't fault it and it looks good too
It's certainty, not just a "city bike." I've seen them taken on many road trip and very comfortable on motorways and large A roads
I have hunter and rode it 1100km
M just in love with it😍
May be nice to have. Sat on one at the dealership- ergonomically very comfortable 💯
Nice punchy review. Looks like the new chassis will allow easier adjustment of the gear pedal than on the Classic. Was that set at a comfy height on the test bikes?
I will be purchasing this bike as soon as it comes to the usa
i'm already in love with it, i mean, i'm in love with most royal enfields, god please i only have so much money
A proud Royal Enfield Hunter Rebel Blue owner💙💙
RE is back.... Hopefully the 1901 bike will be back to its glory days. Just bought my 1st RE. The classic 350 😎
how is it faring so far, I might buy one soon
@@avid459 very nice. Simple beautiful
Royal Enfield proving that most people just want a bike. Bleeding edge £20k - £30k superbikes may be an engineering marvel but the fact that Suzuki is putting the Gixxer out to pasture is proof that most people neither want nor can afford them.
Well bikes became a hobby because they became expensive in the west. In the by gone days it was your everyday tool to travel.
Looks good . Like to see a review on the open road etc
I saw this bike yesterday night for the first time it's a good looking bike
My 70 mile commute never gets above 40mph so I don't need 1000+cc
We waiting this bike in Brazil soon...!!!
The shorter wheelbase makes it much more maneuverable in the city compared to the Meteor or the Classic. It has also been regeared for better acceleration than either of those bikes despite the same displacement..
I'm 6'1 (185cm) so I'm afraid this bike would feel cramped, id probably choose an Interceptor, but the Bullet is still my favorite and the best R.E model imo
I heard that the engine valves have to be adjusted every 5k. Can someone confirm? That would be a pain in the ass. More power please RE.
Btw, RE is targeting an user base in India which is very big... The segment which rides 150cc-250cc commuters to go to work in the busy streets of the cities in India.. and with the pricing so low I think they will do a great job in the long run... In India Continental GT or the Intercepter GT can't be a commuter... And Classic 350 is often more expensive than brands like TVS, HERO etc have to offer.
THANK YOU sir.
You should do a side by side the Hunter 350 vs Scram 411 because they almost inhabit the same space
Yeah it’s on my list - my local dealer just took on Enfield so hopefully I can shoot that video when their Hunter demo arrives
The Scram has decent off-road capabilities. Otherwise, yes.
Going back and forth between the hunter 350 and the meteor 350 I'm debate if I should wait for the hunter to release in the states
meteor may get an upgrade to 650 early 2023. may want to wait for that.
@@lisaaz2120 I know so many options and I love them all for different reasons hard choice to make
I'm in the same boat.. I've test driven both, love them both, want them both, can only afford one.
*Crap Game*
Jawa. This will be the competition for RE in future
It's a decent price but for similar money you could pick up a used interceptor or bonneville, I get you won't get the warranty but you do get a better bike
RE will be launching around 6 new 650cc bikes this year.
Really wish this and the meters came with a 500c, maybe 35bhp alternative just for people who want something a little more punchy
I think a 650 twin Meteor is in the works. But I like the sub-400cc engine both for my insurance cost and fuel efficiency.
Thanks for answering my primary question right up front - can this handle the highway? And it's a resound no! I'm a new rider and I have a 250 and it's top speed is just over 60 MPH. The problem is I live in a sprawling city in the U.S. midwest where it's just practically necessary to be able to ride on the highway at 70 MPH with enough power remaining to accelerate 10 MPH - 15 MPH, even if it's just for five to ten miles. I don't need a leader bike or a crotch rocket, but if it can't reach 80 MPH - 85 MPH then it's really restrictive. I have my eye on the Interceptor 650 as it looks like it can do the job.
Interceptor is really good and with a few easy mods you can make it work for any requirement. Cheers
Good choice for your 2nd machine
For a beginner like me it's awesome 😎😎😎
Hunter is very appealing and has a cool ride factor.
Was waiting for your review...
not sure why Enfield has limited the power output of the 349cc single and the 411cc single cylinder engine..
The 411cc has a bore/stroke ratio of 0.91 and a modest 24.3hp output..
TEC parts in the UK designed and new camshaft for that engine and with a few other mods (less restrictive airflow) the bike gained an extra 20% power and had a power output of 29hp.. .. Which made it better for European highways..
I see that Hitchcock have a new performance camshaft for the J series engine (349cc) but not in stock before march and there is no mention of what gains to be expected but even a modest 15% should be welcoming giving it 23.2hp instead of 20.2hp.. If torque would be increased by 15% it would be a stronger pulling bike with 31Nm instead of the stock 27Nm,,
The even longer stroked 348cc Honda air-cooled single makes 30Nm at a low 3000 rpm.. How come the Enfield only make 27Nm at 4000 rpm.. ????
In reality, there are many more competitors to the likes of Brixton or Mash (Chinese small displacement motorcycles)... I think this bring some "familiar brand safety" to that segment...
Good video :)
How can one ignore the big chunk of metal just infront of the tank at the tubular section?!
Boy I can use those glasses my fat head plus glasses in a helmet have made comfort an issue many many times. Thanks for that and the discount
One tooth bigger on the front sprocket and a tooth smaller at the rear would up the gearing to a better level but would the 20hp engine be able to push it or might it bog down?
I test rode one of these today Fun/$ ratio is really high.
Thank you for this video 👍. It's a nice motorcycle.
My local dealer here in the US says they might get 3 in April, and that's it. Super Meteor is coming in August and they haven't gotten a number yet for those.
Great review, perfect city bike!
direct competitor is Honda cb350rs, which sadly isn't available in south america just yet. looking forward to this one.
Good looking little with nice colours to chose from at a very good price mark. I just hope it's a better ride than the RE interceptor 650 because the steering is pretty heavy on that bike, feel old as well. Will it be comfortable for my 6'2" and powerful enough to move my 16 1/2 stone heft though?
I wouldn't worry about your weight, but I'm also curious about the frame, as I'm 6.2. RE sells bench-style seats for this bike. I guess it could be good for taller riders
No chrome is my only beef with it. I'm over the constant matt black everything look.
I ride hunter 350 to work, and it's easy to flick it during traffic, but I do crave for more power 😐 during long rides.
Very good
I am continously facing self starting issues in Royal Enfield Hunter 350 REBEL blue
I have many bikes of RE . As it is really popular in India.
Continents gt
Meteor350
Hunter 350
Classic 350 .
According to my experience . The best is meteor for comfort and GT for power...
Awesome.....
I love the overall look of this bike,especially the matte color ways. But 20hp?!😢
It's the light handling that will make it fun, no high expectations for speed though!
If youre expecting power, im afraid you are looking at the wrong brand, & bike category entirely.
Yes it’s amazing that there are almost no good looking retro cruisers around the 500cc/ 40 bhp bracket. I’ve tried the Rebel but the seat and riding position is far too low for my liking…plus it’s a lot dearer than the RE.
I know it seems a little underwhelming on paper. But it's a brilliant engine. Works quite well in the city. Unless you want very high speeds, it'll get the job done, rather well! For higher cruising speeds, look for the RE 650s.
A great bike with a maximum speed limited to just over seventy miles per hour. But don't be discouraged Tec Bike Parts & Hitchcock's have one or two bits that will improve the ridability but unfortunately not the top speed....
The matte blue is a cool colour
Thank you for the metric measurements
Honda Hness CB350 is the competition with high price but all the missing features and great Honda experience!
Am glad I waited though Triumph coming in at twice the horsepower only 50cc more I’ll pay the difference.
Yeah this look a really good looking little bike and the price is going to be hard to beat. Only thing would be to get just a bit more power out of it, at least 30hp
beautiful bike i love these new enfields. I use to have an old bullet and that thing leaked gas out of the showroom
Love it and as always, great video. I'm not privvy to launch events (yet!) so ill have to wait until it hits the dealers to get myself a shot. I prefer it in the more muted colourways personally. You're spot on regarding the styling - they've aimed directly at the street twin with the sillouhette. Why not though, right?!
I trust Indian brands