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

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

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

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

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

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I agree

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

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

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

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

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

@@krishnamahatre8605 well said!

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

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

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

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

We echo your thoughts.

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

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

Why do you think so?

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Agreed but the Ronin looks ugly

@@gaurav.anirbandutta hell yea

Ronin is so ugly

Most definitely.

Nop not for long ride untill u put handlebar riser

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

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

Perfect RE for city commuting.

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

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

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

@@SiyonRoy u really saw it?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U wud feel like riding rx100 with 350 cc engine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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But classic 350 is more comfortable than hunder 350

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

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

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

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

Nope, buy something tall.

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

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

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

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

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

RE has been making some of the finest bikes now.

What’s wrong? Do share your feedback.

He's 6'2

Yes, he is 6’2”

Pratheek is 6.2ft

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

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

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