Young (ish) Geezer Reviews The Royal Enfield Hunter HNTR 350 Modern Classic Motorcycle. 

So how would this bike compare to the Classic 350, other than its modern looks with shorter mudguards and different seat? It's basically the same bike, or? Also, Ol'man, because I love your videos and share your eye for details (like the mudguards), if nobody ever told you that you're an inspiration to other bikers as well as kids, especially young boys growing up to become men. Details such as your boots, jacket, and jeans matter, perhaps even what barber you go to ;) You're like my BigJim action-figure when I was 12 - a male *biker* role model. You should understand that you're not only a bike reviewer and tester, you're a trademark - the Ol'biker dude. Like it's november, freezing, what's the temperature where you are at the moment? I see you're wearing gloves when you ride, what brand are they? Are they warm enough? Would you recommend them? How much are they and where can I buy them? It's cold and damp weather, how was your ride? What helmet are you using in this weather? Not the least what boots you're wearing (are they spanish Sendra?), and jacket? Stuff like that matter, letting us in on stuff like that will make your review more immersive ontop of yourself and your awesome biker looks, ofcourse. It's good stuff, enjoy it.

Moments like this make me proud when an Indian Motorcycle brand is being loved by so many people outside india .

I've got summat else to add to your campaign - Centre stands on all bikes except maybe sports bikes! They make maintenance so much easier, add another parking option on dodgy surfaces, and when the bike's stored in the garage or shed it's not leaning over, so takes less room. And you can fit more bikes in!

The exhaust sound while you were riding is awesome ❤

Hi First of all - I love the channel, well done. I've returned to biking after 13 years and didn't want a speed machine. I was torn between the Scram, Classic 350 and the Hunter. Opted for the Hunter and I am loving it. As for it appealing to the younger generation, I'm 65 so I definitely agree!

Love my Hunter. Great little commuter. Agree with everything you said. I'm 5'10" and it fits me perfectly. I'm 60, but this bike makes me cool. 😎👍😀

".... I'm the old man, Darcy is my son" "they're aiming this very much at the younger generation, much like myself" lmao 😂😂😂😂 loved the review ❤

Watching father and son working together in today's world is blessing. I appreciate your efforts as always ❤

After 3300 miles in 4 months on my Classic, they really are a great value, and I call mine "Zenfield" it's so laidback.

I have just bought this bike and do agree to your review, your understanding of the machine is accurate. Your ability to say the information in simple words is truly amazing. The roads that you have shown us in this video are breath taking!

The speedometer is off-center because the navigation tripper is supposed to be mounted on the right of it. It's just that they don't ship them to Europe anymore. And they are doing the same thing to the Meteors now. I hate it, but I hold out hope that I'll get one eventually. That said, this was a lovely video. Always great to see kind words being spoken about the motorcycle I choose for Netherlands riding. Love this little bike to bits!

Picking up a new Rebel Black Hunter this week, here in Vancouver, BC. Had a deposit on a Triumph Speed 400, but chose this as I'm returning riding after nearly 30 years, and figure this will be good for now. Love the sound!

I just turned 1000 miles on mine … absolutely love it. Maintenance is super easy, easy to ride. Perfect for country riding and a bit of touring. I’ve installed some Givi panniers and a small wind screen, oh and some bar end mirrors cause I got tired of looking at my shoulders. Can’t beat the price and the gas mileage.

I test rode a Hunter and Meteor back to back and preferred the Meteor’s riding position. The Hunter felt a little bit more nimble and slightly quicker but only slightly. I went for the Meteor and I’m very happy with it.

Great bike, good review! I say that as a very happy owner, 6000 Kms on the clock. I commute on South Bohemian backroads from my village to Budweis city. On A roads it's pretty boring, let alone highways. But on the hilly twisties around here it brings fun into my daily commute.. What I love, besides the retro styling and the sound (!), are the alloy wheels and no chrome whatsoever. So much easier to maintain than chrome and spokes.

I own a rebel red Hunter. Lovely for first time riders. But what surprises me is that reviewers hardly ever mention the really stiff ride. I find it to be unnecessarily hard.

Beautiful stylish and wonderful exhaust note. Too small and cramped for me as I am your size (incidentally I always seek out this channel particularly to see what how any particular bike fits you because then I know exactly how it will be for me !) but if it weren't so cramped it would be a great second run around bike. Top job RE.

I've had my dapper grey for 10 months now great bike and I'm even younger than you 😂, i agree about the side stand being to long, my town has the driving test centre for the local area, and it's surprising and encouraging to see the numbers of young people on bike's riding round the town training for their test

After your 2 reviews I'm seriously mulling the purchase of this little RE, which is almost purposely designed for BKK lane splitting, which is (during rush hours) a bit of sensitive matter on my RS. Thanks for your restless work, Ol'Man/Darcy🙏

Brilliant video, Ol man. I have not heard many bad words about this bike, but you are the first to highlight as far as I know high-speed stability. Thank you for that. I will go and have another test ride. Brilliant value for money!

Great video, young man. Great bike too. We have it now here in Brazil, was a little bit pricey, but now with the arrival of the Triumph's 400 Speed and Scrambler on next January, the price gone down about 10%, which is nice. It was on my radar before its arrival, due the higher price tag it went off, but now it's on again. But it has a hard battle ahead: the RE Classic 350, witch is easily the most gorgeous classic looking bike of our time, and im not sure i would keep the hunter over the classic. Keep up the great work, you and the "boy". Cheers.

Hi Old Man, can you please add the following to your very worthy mission objectives: 1. Kickstarters (keep electric starters by all means) 2. Proper tool boxes - you know, that you can actually get tools into 3. Proper chain guards - that really protect the chain 4. Front fork gaiters - (not all Royal Enfields have them - and neither do lots of others) 5. Back carriers - such an obvious fitting 6. Crash bars 7. Volt meters Yes, I know that some, but not the first three, of the above items can be fitted, as I had done on my Meteor, but why don't they come as standard? They should! I like your style. Ride on.

Everytime the J series lump is put in a different style of small capacity bike it finds a popular market . Be it the Classic for pure retro B road riding or the Meteor for a gentle semi foot foward tourer or this town commuter machine. All have there merits. Even the dearest classic is under 4500. These Hunters are fantasic value. My choice being a traditionalist is the Classic in Red and Chrome but each model has its merits

I really like the 350 royal enfields. If defenitly gonna save money for a bullet or a hunter. Im 32 years old and got my full A licence last year. Im from the netherlands and we have the same system so i was able to get my full A licence without doing a1 and a2. I have bought a racer. But i imidietly saw the drawbacks. Im really looking forward to try a 350 enfield. Much more suited for driving to work. Grest video mr old man!

Good review and I concur on the points you raised. And I will go one step further… being a lover of classic style bikes, and not a young person, I want a bike with twin analogue clocks, Speedo and tach. , the same size and cantered. Cheers and thanks once again for your videos. Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦

As usual, I enjoyed your little quick quips and tongue in cheek references. The bike sounds really good. I test rode the complete RE line up during the most recent Sturgis Rally. I preferred the "Classic" out of all of them. (I'm old, like you) I'm still holding out for a 500 Classic. They could, easily, bore out this 350 and it would be a perfect fit for us fat guys. Sometime, you should introduce us to the Jack Russell that was hanging out in the window.

I suprised with this RE,i took it for a test ride and it was easier and lighter than my Piaggio 125cc,at least for me. The sound and quality is fantastic...

Im a big fan of your reviews, both dad and son doing a great job, keep doing the great work.. Cheers❤😇

Ive been riding my hunter for almost a year... love it. Rear shocks can feel a tad stiff at times and she doesnt like hills at 100kph but I am a tall guy....other than that, excellent bike. very easy going.

Good to see young man riding hunter 350😄

Nice tight review, thanks for sharing. I’m hankering for more R18 content please sir, can’t keep watching repeats of your previous R18 reviews forever don’t you know. Even though it does help your algorithms, the very least I can do. Heading into winter here so needing a hit now and again whilst my 100 Years edition goes into hibernation; it gonna be a long cruel winter away from my baby. As an owner you can certainly appreciate the separation anxiety, I LOVE RIDING THAT BIKE!!! Best to you and yours, be well.

Brilliant review, the Hunter really is a marvellous all round bike, yes it has it's limitations but it has oodles of charm 👍

You’re absolutely correct about the mudguards on new bikes. I don’t know how the fad started maybe all of those custom motorcycle shows on the tube but it needs to stop. I bought a new Speedmaster and one of the first mods I did was install a front fender extender from Pyramid plastics. It’s better but I wish Triumph would realize that some of us ride in fair or foul weather.

I don't mind off center consoles, i kind of like them 😅, but agree with the proper mudguard

I’m with you, proper mudguards, clocks in the middle and a bloody main stand, all my classics have these things, and so should new retro classics.

My son bought a red Hunter looks amazing Have got it for 6 months while he is away Fun bike to ride and the review is spot on

Brilliant video. Love the narrative. As a slightly grumpy old man myself, I totally empathise! 🙂

i am 57 and thinking about getting a hunter , have a 650 sports bike and its all about going from a to b as quick as i can , so i hope with the 350 hunter i will start enjoying the journey rather than flat out pace

It seems in the UK the age group this bike attracts is much higher than expected, you can see this from the various forums. I test rode the classic and Hunter back to back having never ridden an Enfield single previously. I ordered the Hunter on the spot after test riding it's absolutely brilliant, so smooth but characterful and is perfect company for my RD 400. I now have one bike that has little power above 6000 rpm and a bike that has little power below 6000 rpm - all bases covered 🙂

I just bought a used Hunter 350 for my 19yr old to learn on. I was delighted to discover what a fun bike it is during the ride home. The Hunter 350 will be my second bike while she is away at college until she passes her test here in the US.

I'm with you on proper mudguards. I have put mudslingers, fender extenders, extra panels on the frame(dont known what they're called so some half arsed old person description will suffice) on my GS. Obviously it will never have an adventure or go anywhere near "off road" unless i fall asleep and go through a hedge (my old man did so its probably in the DNA), but after todays ride it looked like i have dug it out of a bog. Enfield are making some cracking looking bikes. Keep up the good work.👍

I like to immigrate to wherever you live. Such a nice road to ride a bike on

love the humour your getting better at that as you progress, actually had me laughing out loud at a few comments. great informative reviews and more and more entertaining.

Looking forward to seeing you review the 2024 Himalayan when you get the chance! Great reviews, and you are a similar size to me which gives me a good perspective on size and ergonomics

I got a brand new one in July this year and I love it, own 2 other big bikes and this gives me as much smiles if not more. I'm considering buying a 2nd as they are so cheap to buy. Ride lovely, feel like your in the ride not just a passenger to it. Buy one!!

thank you, especially for the handling segment. We don't have a city nearby, thank God, and no "country roads" that aren't driven at 50-70mph here, along with the ever present issue of wildlife-deer, elk, bear and coyotes or wolves zipping into the road in front of you. But I truly love the classics, so will look at the better handling 350.

It's a Great looking bike. It's a Great sounding bike. Wonderful styling. Lots of cool features. The 20hp is the only thing that kills it for me... Thank you for the excellent review...

one that hates off-center dials!!! you have my respect.

A fair dinkum, no bullshit review. You did a good job. Thankyou. Am considering this bike. Greetings from Melbourne. Aust. Am a short arse 5'5"

Love the sense of humour. Regards from SA

Make a lovely noise. Now you mention it though the built in mudguard extender seems a bit daft over just putting the right sized mudguard on it in the first place. Tiny mudguards have their place and that is on cafe racers and bobbers. On anything else I'd rather keep my bike clean and my feet dry.

I'm with you if it's only have one clock put it in the middle that would bother me as well.😀

Cracking Video! Great bit of humour in there but you're always right about everything you say. Couldnt agree more with your views. Young people just dont seem interested in riding anymore and most of the people i know here in Australia who ride or are interested in motorcycling are my age ir older and I'm 31. I find its also really difficult to find a classicly styled learner motorcycle from around 3-600cc outside of royal enfield. Classic looks are popular again so it baffles me as to why the major Japanese and European manufacturers havent gotten involved with some reintroductions of bikes that look like the CBs and Zs of old in smaller capacity machines. You basically have Enfield or some point ultra nakeds to choose from. Its nice to see Triumph getting involved finally and very much looking forward to your thoughts on the new 400s

Thanks for your take on the hunter which basically is an enfield in a sport avatar, i know i requested this from you and I am very happy you reviewed it even though Darcy did that already😊😊.

Dear O'lman Excellent review you have made on Royal Enfield HNTR 350cc a best beautiful motorcycles for all generations.Must own such beautiful motorcycles of Royal Enfield🎉I liked your video

I like the off the center dial on bikes

So good. I love your channel, but I fit your usual biker demographic. I'm 65, have some grey in my beard, but I'm also bald, so I'm not sure if I'd be grey! Current bikes are Scram 411 and the love of my life, my chrome Classic 500, affectionately called Maude. Keep doing your stuff, guys, you are a great father and son team!

loved the short & informative review. there should be an additional Like button for "not liking the off center dial". it gives such a sore eye. Aesthetics are important. 💯

I see a lot of people riding their motorcycles between cars. It's illegal in a lot of states here in America. And it's for good reason. If you're traveling between cars and someone opens up their door (they have to throw up etc.) then you're likely to be injured. I hope people who ride bikes will always ride very defensively and protect themselves as much as possible. I've been riding bikes for 56 years. I've been fortunate to be safe. Enjoy your reviews.

Absolutely love my Rebel Blue Hunter 350. Having a center stand is awesome. Especially, when you can pick up a lightly used Hunter for around $3,500 USD. If it lost 30 pounds I would not be too disappointed.

I'm 26 and I've been riding for 7 years. (Officially. My dad used to let me take his Aprilia pegaso up and down small country roads close to where we used to go on vacation as soon as I could somewhat reach my feet down) I got through all the license shenanigans of the EU system (I'm from Greece) and have to say, it still makes no sense to this day. I'm no speed freak- I love riding because of how it feels. I changed quite a few bikes- A 125 cross, a Honda CBR250, a Duke 390 and a moto guzzi V7 was my last bike. Throughout the years I didn't pick up an RE purely because of monetary constraints, because when I had enough money after working my ass off through the summer season, I went for the full class up. However, when I return from my studies abroad, I plan on getting one for commuting. I have a two bike plan- and RE is crushing the market for small displacement of gorgeous classic bikes, however my issue with the hunter is, frankly, it's too in-between Not as classic and classy as the Classic 350, not as modern and energetic as something like say a Scrambler 400 or XT (I'll admit, even though I'm into classic bikes, I have a soft spot for screamer engines- and the sound of the Kawasaki Zx4RR has won me over, inl4s sound great )

Brilliant machine. I like how it’s smaller, like the bikes of yore. Great fuel economy too.

it is what it is,and it does what it does,plain and simple,always works,i rode a grey way back,very nice,and a lots of old people ride them as well,me to.

I'm 65 and have ridden since I was 12. Sport, touring, adventure bikes etc. I'm ready to get a light simple bike for back road putting. Here in the states, bigger is better...not. I'm really leaning( pun intended) towards the RE 350 hunter. Thanks for the review from one white hair to another😊

There is a dog peeking through the window

Must admit the bike looks much nicer in the flesh than the press photos, love these bikes did 215 miles on my 350 classic last Saturday and really enjoyed it, ive fitted the hitchcocks camshaft and it gives much better mid range,ideal for the Yorkshire Dale's, ATB Chris

I rode many bikes over the years. To be honest, most of the time i know what to expect before i even turn the key for the first time. RE 350 engine however suprised me. It’s almost like a small stationary motor put in a motorcycle. The torque „curve“ is essentially a straight line. And you feel that! My testride on the Hunter was a unique experience. That is hard to find in the motorcycle market nowadays. I later bought the Interceptor. The need for a bit more power was to strong in me.

I ride a 500 classic just turned 60 ,my son's 30 and 33 ride a classic 350 signals and 650 conti GT ,the cost to pass their test this year about £1000 a pop and was a long legged affair,we have some great around the South downs and I did the Dragon in Feb.

It is a handsome lil bike i must admit, agree about the offset clock, i think it was meant to have the little tripper thing too but personally i would be happy with just having the central mount. Mpg is really bloody good it has to be said.

Here I am again, such a great channel, you do realize the government is against all people, not just motorbike riders.

Im 24, I bought my first bike, a DRZ 400 (i may get a guzzi v7 or a t100 or even a z900rs in the future) after watching alot of videos on motorcycling, your videos included. Honestly I'm just looking for a little adventure in my life, its boring to be at the computer all day or just work or head to school, its not a fufilling life. So far I plan to start riding in march of next year. Ive been learning basic techniques but I just want to make sure im skilled enough to handle whatever areas I plan to take the bike.

Oh man, I love mine!

Not a bad presentation from a bloke what drives on the bloody wrong side of the road lol. Dwight. Glendale, Arizona... In the colonies USA... From one old geezer to another... Great stuff, Thanks for posting...

An Excellent review Sir, As usual I agree with just about everything you say, I own a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, But I have just bought a Royal Enfield Hunter 350 In Rebel Red, And I absolutely love it, I bought the Hunter to ride all year round, whilst mainly riding the Interceptor during the winter, I've been riding motorcycles for many years, These bikes suit my style nowadays, Again, Great video 👍 Cheers Paul Foster 👌

In India, it truly has brought in a new crowd of riders. Not a big fan of it, RE could have been better with their build quality, comparing it to the Triumph speed 400. Hope you guys get the triumph soon, it truly is a work of art. Every nut and bolt screams quality. Even the new Himalayan, the quality of the nuts and bolts look a bit shabby. Triumph truly has changed my mindset towards affordable motorcycles.

I'm starting to get my bike licence, and I'm stuck between this and the classic. The classic has me sold on looks alone, but the hunter looks like it would be easier to learn on

Looks like a really fun and quite nice-looking motorbike.

That enfield sounds superb, great bike.

I think for a cheap, first off bike thats aimed at younger people, or people of smaller stature, its great. Its not trying to be something it isnt, the price point reflects whatever small imperfections it has. I own the classic 350 (like yourself) so the difference between them id say is night and day, despite the shared engine. Personally I wouldn’t purchase the hunter, but I think the RE is doing a good job of covering all areas of the market.

This is a great bike. The engine sounds fantastic. Great styling. 3,899 GBP is cheap. I love the off-centre dial. Single dials should all be like this. Great wheels. Overall, great styling. I probably prefer the Classic Signals. I wouldn't buy either. Nick J

You’re definitely right about the government trying to stop people riding motorcycles in the UK... Germany, Spain, Italy, and even France I think, you can ride a 125cc on a car license, where here you need to pass a test following a 2 year CBT if I remember correctly. I took my motorcycle test in 1980 so it’s much different nowadays. 4WD & SUVs are the preferred choice here in Britain it seems. So much for environmental issues! Dare I say I traded in my Hunter 350 for a Honda Forza 350 scooter recently (for touring on), but I do have a new T100 Bonneville in my collection which I bought from the new Chester Deeside Triumph dealer after seeing your video on RU-vid last year 😁

After 40+ years on SOTA sports/superbikes I now find there's something very appealing about back to basics bikes like this and other modern classics. Maybe not the visceral experience of a 200+bhp missile but still a very satisfying ride in their right environment. The classic good looks are a bonus (jeez...I never thought I'd hear myself say that a few years ago!😂). As for the RE specifically, I agree the off centre clock looks daft....WHY? At least stick it in the centre or better still..twin clocks.👍 Decent mudguards are as essential as decent riding gear IMO. With more and more tech finding it's way onto more upmarket offerings, multiple riding modes, dynamic traction control, "intelligent" ABS, engine braking control, radar assisted cruise control, dynamic on the fly active suspension adjustment, lane change warning, hill hold/start etc....etc, there's a lot to be said for good old fashioned "bare bones" motorcycles, or maybe I'm just getting old!😂 Yes, I too have a grey beard!😀👍

So you ARE father and son! I always wondered, and it makes me happy to hear that you actually are.

Best bike to come out in the last few years. The best price and it’s a great little bike 🏍️ the other is because it’s so well priced you could easily save up and get a classic as well if you can’t decide on one just have both.

Another great vid! Cheers

Loved the review, liked the humour. One thing that erks me on this bike and I do like the bike …. Would have had one but I’m too old and would be grey if I had hair is the routing of the clutch cable … why not route it properly instead they leave it dangling !! Keep em coming

If anyone's thinking about getting one of these bikes, a serious word of advise for you. Get the CEAT tyres that come with it swopped as soon as possible. They're bloody awful. I went round a small roundabout this morning no more than 10mph and the front wheel went right out from under me. Nothing I could do. At least £500 worth of damage to the bike. No oil, diesel or gravel on the road surface as far as I could tell. I've never has this happen with any of the 7 bikes I've had over the years. I'm looking at getting either some Michelin Pilot Street or some Pirelli Sport Demons.

My kids do not ride their bikes in the UK much because of the weather here :/

Looks a nice bike. I think your cute terrier likes it 👍🏼

I'm not much younger than yourself but the Hunter is top of my list as a first "bigger" bike once I get my full license (I'm a very very late starter😅). You should experiment with mudguards, especially the front and test to see how big it needs to be to satisfy your requirements. Undoubtedly the decision is down to aesthetics over practically, not sure a full guard on this bike would suit it's intended younger market. I don't know how the speedometer is mounted but perhaps a discrete bracket could be made to centre it if cable length allows, obviously it's off centre for the tripper device option, but I'd rather just have an analogue clock.

I came across some of ur videos..U r doing excellent job..bravo..hope one day u can test voge 525 cu,so outstanding bike..

It really is a great looking bike, I'm a much younger rider "much like your self" I grew up in the days of Yamaha RD's, Triples and so on and I kind of see these bikes as those bikes, Less expensive bikes and are great entry level and having the fun of modifying the air box, gutting the exhaust. I think it was much easier to do this mods 40 , 50 years and longer ago but it would be fun if there was lots of after market accessories and mods available like the 650's, things such as the booster plug, K&N air filter, just a way for someone to make the bike their own.

😊 its a lot of bike for the price i would like one in my garage plus its brill looker

As a 20 year old I'll address your questions at the end, although I am a rider of a few months so not quite the subject you asked for. Reason I didn't ride a motorbike until recently: Parents disapproved of the idea, but eased up after I gained my driving license (experience on the roads = safer, fair enough). Also, would have been suicidal to get on a 50cc at 16 with the 50mph A roads between my home and anywhere of note Reason I don't have a Hunter 350: Haven't got my A2 license yet (coming soon). When I do, it'll either be whatever looks good from a local dealer for cheap, or a Classic 350. I'm the target market for the Hunter, but for me the Classic seems perfect in every way except the lack of power so Hunter doesn't appeal. Other option is of course an Interceptor. Have you got any thoughts on the Kawasaki W800? Bit of a step up, but as someone who dreams of a T120 it seems like the next best thing that's (just) A2 legal.

The dial is offset because they are meant to come with the Tripper computer display. Due to the global chip shortage they are unable to provide them.

I literally thought that he is Darcy and his son is the Ol' Man!

Definitely an urban bike. A excellent alternative to a scooter if you prefer a motorcycle.

Favourite video 🎉🎉I am from India

1 thing i miss from your reviews is about valve adjustment service intervals.

I have watched a few reviews on the hnter and do find the smaller cc bikes more fun, I use my GS on long motorway journeys but find all motorways boring rides, time to take one of these little thumpers for a test ride.