2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 review - Not your typical RE | First Ride | Autocar India

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Royal Enfield wants to reach out to new riders and non RE traditionalists with the new Hunter 350. Rishaad Mody tells you what this bike is all about.
Cameraperson: Pradeep Bhondave
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
0:00 - Intro
01:02 - Seat height and weight
01:27 - Chassis changes vs Classic 350
02:05 - How it rides
03:23 - Braking performance, ABS
03:47 - Suspension comfort, ground clearance
04:28 - Riding position
04:51 - Engine, performance, efficiency
06:44 - Design
07:25 - Size of the bike
07:39 - Colour options
08:06 - Features and Retro model
09:03 - Is it a true RE?
09:37 - Pricing
10:22 - Verdict
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@arvindmaikhuri1937 Год назад

I have 90 rupee in my account still watching this video for no reason....

@pramitmazumder7810 Год назад

I took a test ride and was instantly amazed by the smooth engine and the throttle response. It's unbelievably good from a brand like Royal Enfield.

@RahulSingh-ev3ul Год назад

Just test drove it, every word of this review is true. The bike feels unbelievably light and nimble.

@DavidSenna57 Год назад

And slow,basic, feeling of cost saving

@Amory98 Год назад

Well it's basically all plastic so no surprise. The engine still has the typical long stroke laziness

@RishaadMody1 Год назад

UPDATE: Royal Enfield has now updated us that the seat height is actually 790mm, not 800mm as we were initially informed

@phoenixsurya6701 Год назад

How do you know bro can u tell me where I can find the new seat adjustment

@seepranavg Год назад

I am 5.2 feet tall, currently riding FZS v3 which has same 790 mm seat height. Will hunter be good for my height? Just asking.

@Vod_Cast Год назад

@@seepranavg I can say yes but better go to the nearest RE showroom for test

@beastincarnate239 Год назад

@@seepranavg ofcourse. My friend is 5'1 & rides most bikes out there

@Deadpool_500 Год назад

@@seepranavg it won't be a problem brother.... I am 5.4 I ride ktm Duke 390 which is much taller comfortably.

@DevangSaxena141 Год назад

Loved your review simple but fun. All aspects were covered smoothly. As someone who has been riding a Yamaha FZS for the last 4 years, this seems like just the upgrade I was looking for.

@indiacha Год назад

I always trust Autocar reviews more then anyone else on youtube.

@sriramvaidyan Год назад

I agree no frills but pure and reliable

@multistrada5645 Год назад

@@arisachumi3914 true. Most car reviews are just a brochure presentation

@ameydatar8078 Год назад

Only Rishaad Mody😍

@Rohandesai01 Год назад

Yes genuine n neatly presented each time

@srividyasadanala7178 Год назад

Yes

@ParthMaru11 Год назад

That flat seat with a rear backrest would look superb with this duel-tone bike. What a unique beauty!!! 😍❤ Awesome review as well. rishaad mody is the guy 🙌 RE has certainly nailed it with mass appeal.

@himanshuheartthrob10 Год назад

Rishaad Mody you are too good man! Reviews always feel well researched, give all details and all so in use of simpler words. Loved this review of Hunter 350! Better than others! 😃

@RishaadMody1 Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@garagewheelz Год назад

@@RishaadMody1 next to Karthikeya I've become a fan of your reviews 🙂!

@RishaadMody1 Год назад

@@garagewheelz 😃🙏

@rashmiranjanbaral2115 Год назад

What an absolutely wonderful review ❤️❤️... Being a Meteor owner.. I really think this is a master stroke from RE... The Hunter at @1.49lacs starting price is going to hunt down every rival in this range...

@kirankizhakkekkara8389 Год назад

Good to know that you are a Meteor owner. How long you have been driving it? I did some 4.5k on it and started rattling noises. Do you get it?

@aakashchoudhuri Год назад

@@kirankizhakkekkara8389 I've done 3.2k kms on my Fireball Yellow. Till now, no issues faced. Indeed the halogen is a downer sometimes. But the effortless seating posture and buttery smooth power delivery at 80-90 kmph is a charm for me. After all, the traditional Enfields are not meant for blasting past the tarmac. They're more of thumping around in top gear at a sedate pace.

@sathyaki Год назад

@@aakashchoudhuri aand 80-90 is not considered as sedate pace in India where over 60 is illegal on 90 percent of the roads for bikes.

@MeowMelodyy Год назад

@@aakashchoudhuri my dad owns a very old RE and it's sound is amazing and he says the very same thing as you about Enfield! People who ride Enfield really have a good personality

@banmnx4823 Год назад

I highly appreciate the bold risk that Royal Enfield & TVS are taking by launching the Hunter & Ronin respectively..i am so disappointed with Yamaha India for not launching the XSR 155

@JohnVaz52 Год назад

Would love to see a Hunter vs CB350RS soon. Great to see this sector get more competition.

@parvezali9549 Год назад

I am a big auto enthusiast specially biker. But inflation and high fuel prices killed the enthusiast in me.

@RajA-wi2ut Год назад

It's a no contest. Also explains why RE Hunter is being compared with the TVS Ronin a 225cc bike which matches the Hunter in terms of performance.

@charlesdmonte5024 Год назад

with all due respect, i have test-driven the hunter 350, and I own a cb350. the cb350 rs would smoke the crap out of the hunter 350.

@abthevoyager Год назад

REs have always been attraction but this model may actualy see more buyers because of 20kgs weight reduction which makes it more agile and usable for larger masses and may give higher fuel economy as well if driven around 70~80 kmph

@kishoreyc Год назад

Exactly what the Indian customer wanted. Little more refinement in a smaller package

@ManisshYadav Год назад

Honestly, I never liked any of RE bikes except Meteor. But that’s not something I would ride on an everyday basis. I’ve been looking for a bike with basic specs and retro looks, with a little bit of character, and finally, my search is over. I loved this bike and definitely going to buy it. And as always, great review. Love your style of reviewing. Thanks man. *hearts*

@kristophertrout7328 Год назад

It reminds me years ago in the late 70s when Kawasaki introduced a budget KZ400 which came without a tachometer, and had drum brakes on the front. The price was approximately 75% of the normal KZ400.

@vijaymuppala7372 Год назад

Really nice .. tnx May be another episode like the one u did for all the retro bikes

@myytexp7493 Год назад

what a relaxing and pleasing review - no loudness in any aspect!

@rohithbharadwaj8643 Год назад

An amazing design..looks like mini Street twin🔥

@deey__ Год назад

RE just nailed it 🔥 out of the park 🤞 this will change REs future🤞

@karthikdeventhiran Год назад

Rishad your reviews are getting seriously good 👍🏽 . Kudos and keep up the good work

@tejasdeoghare7411 Год назад

RE is consistent to give always some character to their bikes... 👍🏼👍🏼

@nishantkumr Год назад

Yep! It did change my mind! I am a Naked Sport or Racing Sport guy. Just a casual visit to RE and I had a test drive. And yes, it’s not like a typical RE. For the first time it appealed my taste. I am a 6 feet tall guy. I did feel this was little short bike for me but after the test ride. Damn! This is going to appeal many who are going to try RE first time. Smoother than any other REs and yet powerful. I just wished it had 6 gear setup. Nice thought by RE engineers it’s a breaking change. Kudos to Eicher Motors!

@user-pv7ir7tv8c Год назад

Nicely put together review as always! 👏👏

@a_m4608 Год назад

I've never liked any RE bike,never would've considered even once...until this!! Designers have nailed the looks and proportions,there's enough going for this bike to be a runaway success especially considering the price. If it rides half as great as it looks I'm buying it.

@kirankizhakkekkara8389 Год назад

Dont be so excited as design is the only thing I would consider better on this. Owns a meteor and already started giving rattling engine noise at 4500km. QUALITY is questionable!

@GovindYadav-ny5ei Год назад

@@beethan8214 he is lying bro 😂😂😂😂 He is not able to find from where the rattling noise is come Even after 1 week 😂😂

@pratiquewtf Год назад

Thank you Rishaad for reviewing it. Being a 6ft, i could always relate and wait for your sitting comfort part. I like simple cinematography as well.

@heyraktim Год назад

Was waiting for this video for so long

@wtf2413 Год назад

That was truly a smooth presentation..👍

@allans7281 Год назад

Wonderful review!! big fan of the line up here in the states. I’m a proud owner of a Meteor and I think this new hunter will be a hit! !l Allan USA

@drthirteen5786 Год назад

This is very good news for short people and RE fans and also solo cruising.. 🔥

@ajaysinghthakur540 Год назад

One of the Honest & Robust Bike review as always ....Good one Rishabh

@geoffreydaniel4557 Год назад

This looks like a baby Street Twin/Speed Twin 900. Would make a great city bike!

@ritvikg Год назад

Yes, with 150mm ground clearance and stiff clutch, it indeed will be a great city bike.

@sathyaki Год назад

@@ritvikg not for kids with weak buttery fingers and 150mm is more than enough unless you prefer to ride the stairs in your "city". Get an activa mr weakoo.

@moviestar5883 Год назад

@@ritvikg not harder than my HD XR1200X. My left forearm muscle are huge af

@E.after.D.I.am.T.H Год назад

😂was wondering the same. People were so worried about the ground clearance of Husqvarnas and here they are saying this is absolutely fine

@mr.p2407 Год назад

The youthful clam RE.!!! NEVER A BIG fan of RE BUT this with the practicality n price makes it ❤️❤️❤️

@alkalineacidd4385 Год назад

Yr get a thunderbird for 40-50hzar... Change tank and headlight... BOOOM u have a hunter 🤣🤣🤣 purana engine chassis sab same h nam ka difference h bs 🤣🤣 congrats chutia bn gye aap nam k wjh se

@DavidSenna57 Год назад

It's not calm ,it's slow, top speed 114 kmph,my scooty is faster

@rohanmiscrits Год назад

@@DavidSenna57 No reason to go above 100kmph with a 2 wheeler on Indian roads

@GovindYadav-ny5ei Год назад

@@DavidSenna57 so 😂😂😂 We are happy with 120kmph

@sagarsawant2540 Год назад

I never miss Rishad's motorcycle reviews. I really, really enjoy them.

@RishaadMody1 Год назад

Thanks!

@himanshumahanand Год назад

What a beauty😍 Love the way you explained everything very simply 👌🏻👌🏻

@KashungNgampam 2 месяца назад

This will own this bike in 2026. Saving now 😊

@kikichin Год назад

Such a handsome bike with classic and contemporary looks. It's going to be a winner. Hope the price remain affordable in my country.

@deepanshukapoor8591 Год назад

Waiting for ur review till now 🤩 i want to buy dis bike desperately ❤️✌️😍

@Eatwithkaranvlogs Год назад

RE new age bikes will certainly grow their LEGEND in coming years kudos

@rahuljayachandran4128 Год назад

It looks great.One of the best looking motorcycle in its class😍🙂.Great review,loved it.

@shivvashishthabhargava4600 Год назад

Absolutely superb. The Hunter seems perfect. 💫❤️

@VishalAgnihotriX Год назад

Excellent review. Really tempted to buy this as my first Enfield. The looks are killer. The pricing is too.

@siddharthanand5652 Год назад

An amazing looking bike with a sporty chassis design. I don't know why RE thought that the classic's thumper of an engine would be enough for this bike which has clearly been designed to be agile...

@WednesMadness Год назад

When I learnt they are launching lightest RE and when I looked at it's hatke modern styling, I booked it on the first day! I had almost decided to buy TVS Ronin before this. Everything's great, I just wish the seating position could have been a little relaxed.

@cosmosredshift5445 Год назад

Okay good will wait for comparison with others

@markymarknj Год назад

I CAN'T WAIT till the Hunter 350 comes to the US! Too bad it won't be until next year... :(

@apbhere Год назад

I can't afford it...but i feel addicted to this bike...I literally had to go for a run to stop thinking about it today.

@mastereditz3993 3 месяца назад

I have no money iam 14 years old but still watching this video because this is my favorite bike😊😊😊

@summerslider2487 Год назад

Autocar is the place I come for reviews first

@RK-yg9te Год назад

मैंने इस बाइक को चला के देखा है बहुत ही छोटी बाइक है एक बार पास से देख लोगे तो मन चला जायेगा क्लासिक चलाने वालो का ये कोई नहीं बताएगा आपको

@Akshunk2 Год назад

That Retro variant looks beautiful

@AK-xd9bj Год назад

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. GOOD WORK. RISHAAD MODY .

@ashvinikumar5480 Год назад

People may hate RE, says lots of things against RE, but still RE IS THERE tall and strong, kitni bikes launch huin RE ke against kitni companies ne bikes launch ki RE ke competition mai ... But ... RE is still going stronger day by day ... RE 👍

@jagan5834 Год назад

Content of auto car💣

@arjunks316 Год назад

Damn! This review gave me goosebumps.

@ritvikthakur2445 Год назад

I wished that Royal Enfield could made a bike like this but with its 650cc engine, it would be a lot of fun!!

@pareshkumar9019 Год назад

Model of royal Enfield bikes.......is awesome for riders....let's.....be a part of it .

@ajitraj9482 Год назад

Make this a single seater and see how badass this would look.

@rohitkore3994 Год назад

This anchor worth every penny 💯🔥

@harshavardhanaharsha7261 Год назад

I am eagerly waiting to see comparison video between Meteor, Hunter and Ronin from you guys.

@zataksu Год назад

A bigger tank if could have given made the looks much cooler, but this bike will surely be the most popular bike from R.E

@Soul...............00011 Год назад

Companies should produce a comfort commuter bike segment and it will be a relevant segment for indian roads

@BikingChap Год назад

Incredible that a direct currency conversion gives a price UK pounds of under £1,600. If only.

@NAVI05 Год назад

I want this bike design available in 500+ cc (preferably 600 cc) with a good thump exhaust note.

@AR-bk4jb Год назад

Good review done 👍

@visharadrawat977 Год назад

I feel that this bike can prove to be a good beginners' bike especially for the women bikers who want to start their biking journey.

@DayumSonny Год назад

As a 6'1" rider, I'm immediately looking at 9:19 and thinking "Yep... I need handlebar risers before anything else."

@chuckingfoot Год назад

RE has got something right with the hunter. I am seeing girls riding the new hunter on the streets. Kudos

@kushagranayyar3960 Год назад

As someone who was never a fan of old & sluggish looking RE's of the past, Yes RE has definitely done a great job to appeal to broader demographic.

@tanishgupte9952 Год назад

Honda charges premium for a reason. They certainly have better engineered bikes. Riding the RE's & CB350 siblings back to back clearly proves that. But sometimes Honda commands too much of a premium that is not justifiable. Even the locally assembled Hondas are relatively pricey compared to the competition. RE's do have unmatched comfort & customisation options in this segment.

@itsmeee7364 Год назад

Cb350 is priced less than top model meteor and classic and cb350 easily cruises at 100-120 kmph but RE 350 j series feel stressed after 100kmph

@rajaoctober14 Год назад

That's old Hondas but today it's not the same. I own Hornet 2.0 bought last year so many electronics problems, there is breaking issues with abs, Speedometer not showing speed alone, false neutral problems etc, Honda showrooms in bangalore is piss poor services and parts are expensive but they have never fixed any issues, when ever i go to service center there are so many people cursing & contemplating why the purchased Honda. I paid more and got Honda instead of going to apache RTR 200 still now i don't know whether I made right decision. My friend in UK bought RE Meteor he didn't face any major issue. Honda showroom guys are clever they say the same shit like Honda is premium, reliable etc don't fall for it.

@sathyaki Год назад

haha..you are talking about a decade back. Hondas nowadays don't have that clear advantage and it was EXPLICITLY said by ALL reviewers in their new RE 350 vs Honda cb 350rs reviews. Still fan boys are like..ba ba ba but Honda is Bonda.

@-Blue-_ Год назад

Bhai Honda pasand karna galat nahi hai lakin jo tum idhar kar rehe ho na usko fanboy bola jata hai aur tum Honda ke fanboy lag rehe ho

@somakadityaray8793 Год назад

@@rajaoctober14 My 10 year old CBR is still performing like a champ, even new duke 250s are not able to keep up. but you are correct on the fact that the honda service guys are a totally nuts, they ruined my bike, so i currently get my bike serviced from a good mechanic who is well experienced and has got all the tools. BTW i live in HYD.

@karthy5754 Год назад

This is lovely❤

@arshadm1693 Год назад

Prices won't stay this low for long,once the UCE standard 350 is replaced,new standard will come in similar pricing of hunter and by then hunter will be in almost classic reborn range.

@itsmeee7364 Год назад

100% true

@rajkumarpaul7013 Год назад

Can you please post and let us know overall ride Comparison between this and ronin top end in terms of power pickup torque comfort stability braking etc and suggest which would be best buy

@khajaamjid4898 Год назад

Who else thinks that Scram is better for enjoying both city and off-road regardless of the price issue ..😉

@ArunSapaare Год назад

I absolutely love the design of this bike, looks quite youthful. But one thing that I don't get is why does RE never give LED's in the front?? They could significantly improve the looks for the bike & improve the visibility in the night. We need LED's RE!

@sathyaki Год назад

the halogens on REs are brighter than most of the LEDs in under 2 lakh bikes. Did you even listen to what the reviewer said? Further, installing a LED bulb aftermarket is not gonna break your bank.

@somakadityaray8793 Год назад

you can put the headlight from the thunderbird, it will look good IMO.

@trappedmoss1172 Год назад

@@sathyaki he's probably talking about DRL's

@theUnArtist Год назад

Have you ridden at night? Halogens are far brighter compared to LEDs. But i agree, the LEDS improve the looks

@BikingChap Год назад

because LED lights ar elittle more than a fasion and additionally would jar on a bike like this.

@debashmiyabhakta2620 Год назад

RE just hit the sweet spot ❤

@omiaadeez7035 Год назад

What about vibration ? Does it make any difference on the rearview mirrors & most importantly what about the engine heat like old generation R.E's ?

@saurabhbagare3320 Год назад

This bike is exactly what Bajaj V aimed for but couldn't become.

@kunalroy9392 Год назад

Royal Enfield should launch a seperate brand for these modernish motorcycles. Because Royal Enfield should never forget the classic retro designs of the classic.

@mohammedahmedshariff8744 Год назад

Now RE is attracting me

@kulkxsagar Год назад

it did change my mind, just booked it

@lukita1069 Год назад

Manifesting this bike ... I think i have seen all the reviews on hunter 350 😭...

@LuisAzcuaga Год назад

Would you say the teardrop gas tank from the hunter is narrower than the one from the meteor? I know is like an standard in crusier bikes, but that and the wide seat were the two things I didn't like. But man I loved the yellow from the Meteor, it's a shame Hunter doesn't come in that color.

@rikbond1960 Год назад

RETRO!! For his classic style and simple color!!

@Anonymous-jp1rl Год назад

Retro one is a beauty😍

@mrprashantkute14 Год назад

We were disappointed by Yamaha when they did't got XSR 155 to India,but now we are happy that an Indian brand has got a similar design vehicle (bike),Now even if Yamaha come with XSR 155 we will prefer RE.

@musiccoversbypratyush9313 Год назад

I doubt so man 😅 xsr is one of the most awaited bikes in India. If they launch, atleast 50% of buyers will move to yamaha.

@Marjesant Год назад

@@musiccoversbypratyush9313 But Yamaha never launch it india. Instead they will come up with fz-x, y, z with fz engine. Yamaha never respect Indian riders.

@akhilsai3544 Год назад

Please make a video on Indian roads...waiting for the highway experience review

@narendranm4974 Год назад

Please compete this with Honda CB350 and the TVS Ronin 225

@KrishnaTalkies Год назад

Cons : it doesn't have radiator to cool down the engine so the running distance can be short.,else you'll feel the heattttt🔥🔥

@trickychap Год назад

Not really. When you extract just 20 horses From a 350cc mill, it doesn't tend to heat up much.

@Pangrak Год назад

Retro model looks awesome

@suneplkr2382 Год назад

I like the handle bar ❤️

@user-qn3vx9so1o Год назад

hey , currently I am having a thunderbird 350X and planning to buy hunter , I just love the way how the hunter looks and it suits me more.. any suggestions...!!!!! should i go for the change or not

@sudheshsankarkk Год назад

Thank you for sharing 🙏

@shaikhnayeem6848 Год назад

Please make a comparison video of ronin and hunter!

@ashworld1016 Год назад

Now this is cool. Hated RE except the 650s. Better engine would have been great.

@ZGubidan96 Год назад

great review ✌✌✌✌

@gyanendramishra220 Год назад

Please do comparison video between ronin and hunter....your views matters....plzzz

@veerasekharreddysomu2976 Год назад

Aaaagaaayaaaa waiting for itttttt

@venkat374 Год назад

650cc in this frame and design would be a perfect choice...or atleast that option should be given

@sakalasiva Год назад

Don't you think interceptor is similar frame?

@SuperImbadude Год назад

This frame is too weak for a 650 and you have a interceptor

@venkat374 Год назад

@@sakalasiva this 350cc engine has been there for a while..enfield has been tweaking it without any major improvements to the engine and it all feels the same..we know 650cc engine in royal enfield is a milestone for the company, when u have achieved something as a company they have to keep pushing it and further develop it..they keep going to again to this old engine..all other international brand gives u a engine option and that option will always have their best engine in it..enfield should have it'd best engine in any new design so that it develops...that's my humble opinion

@SuperImbadude Год назад

@@venkat374 completely new 350cc. It uses pistions instead of push rods.