Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Vs TVS Ronin | Comparison | All That You Need To Know | PowerDrift
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- You asked and we delivered! So many of you have been searching for a comparison of the RE Hunter 350 vs the TVS Ronin and in this video Varun Painter breaks down the key elements of both the motorcycles, what’s yay, what’s nay! But, most importantly, does he pick a favourite? That’s for you to find out! #PowerDrift #hunter350 #tvsronin
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My concern is whether the Ronin will stay as a brand... or will TVS drop it in the future as experimental adventure....
That would be a deal breaker for the one's who already brought it
i don't think TVS will continue this bike in a long term
Yeah but it depends on the sails
@@singha_ryanstil my side on Ronin side but the base varient because of color they chosen on base top model not attractive as base
Just got my Hunter the first service, exhaust note has become heavier and damn it's a pleasure to cruise at 60kmph!!💥
Bcoz that's all it can do 🤣🤣🤣
Ditto same for me done with 1st service. Now it's butter one question why Tappet adjustment is needed I had no issues so I did allowed that was it really necessary
Can you please tell me the maximum speed at which we can cruise on Hunter? The speed at which there are no vibes and the engine also feels easygoing and not stressed?
@@tariqomar0 You can cruise in the range of 90-100 kmph on the Hunter
@@aatmaDipoBhava lk
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If TVS could just shape the tank better towards the handle bar, it might look a lot better in side profile.
Owning the ronin for 3 months, overall performance is good, 0-80kmph is very fast , sweet point for cruising on highway is 80-90kmph . Road presence is also good in rain and bad roads , best thing is sound it makes when pulls at low rpm ,gets a good stare from bikers around, both bike have different feel ,go for ronin if want wide range of riding type city, highway, off road and touring, go for hunter if you want a better looking bike and want to join RE gang to feel good.
@anil nayak no one sat sideways on the bike yet but there is enough space to sit like that way as well.
Average kitna deti h?
@@chauhanvats3 city-35 highway 40+
Possible to cruise 100-110 kmph on the Ronin?
@@reetabratabhattacharya4748 100 is fine for single riding , 110 has little vibration, I won't suggest to go go 110 and beyond for longer period of time. For overtaking and short pull is good .
Ronin is much more comfortable to ride for short riders than hunter
Just bought the tvs ronin after testing hunter 350,
Man oh man what a machine splendid performance, great milage, that assist slipper clutch just makes your daily life so easy superb comfort i agree tvs needs to up its game when it comes to the service center center accessibility, spareparts and the tech issues.
Still The best VFM product out there in the market.
If you're looking for a bike where 70% is for city ride n 30% highway RONIN is way ahead
Its a hard pill to swallow for RE fans but that's the fact.
TVS Service top class 👌. My brother-in-laws Ronin is sitting in the service centre for almost 15+ days now
I have just one question to TVS Ronin designers . Why do you think pillion is 0 size??? Hunter scores if you want to buy for family
It is way too ward to choose between these 2, on paper Ronin is a better bike with way too many positives but in the long run we don't have any idea how it'll perform while there is trust of RE with Hunter. I'm just thinking of waiting for the Bajaj Triumph 350 bike thinking it might be the next revolutionary bike from Bajaj just like KTM in India. And what the hell is up with Honda bikes ?! Why is no one talking about them?! They are clearly the better bikes in this segment!!
TVs has really bad service, saying this having experienced it.
I dont know if its me or the bike, I am 44 now and I have been riding boxer-CT, 100cc for the last 20 odd years in Bengaluru city. I purchased Ronin this year in the month of Oct. In my Initial days of riding, I was not comfortable with the seat (Also the slight forward postion) and suspension (not to forget the pothole roads). But now after 2 months of riding(1000kms), I feel the suspension is much softer and seat feels ok.
Is it something I have got used the bike suspension or has the suspension become soft over time.
Has other Ronin users felt the same? Let me know!
The suspension is adjustable in Ronin. Please check your user manual for information on that.
The answer is very Easy,
Most people buy Royal Enfield from their heart and Quality of Service centre,
But the best bike is TVS Ronin here but they have Bad Service centres (Not as bad as Bajaj but not as good as Royal Enfield or KTM).
Why has not one done a tail tidy on Ronin yet!
That's the first thing one *MUST* do on that bike.
Especially that bike!
Can we fit Himalayan or hunter mudguard in ronin?
oh please, I'm waiting for that.
I own one Hunter and simply love it . 😊
What is the stress free, comfortable cruising speed of tvs ronin on the highway?
Review is not for a single ride experience...in the quality of engineering and the quality of components there is no comparison between these bikes/companies...Ronin/TVS is way ahead in these aspects giving a biker both reliability and durability when he pays to own a bike over a period...surprisingly these aspects are missed out in most of the reviews...I do not have any affiliations to either company, nor am childish to be a fanboy/identity seeker...enjoy...
I booked ronin for buy, but i am bit confused on ronin pillion seat length, TVS could make it more 5inch longer...so the pillion could feel more comfort.
I commented on other person already; agan, I just make it a point that one great disadvantage is seat length . You, before finalising, may communicate if the modification or lengthier seats could be installed . Write back the result as I am planning to go for it but haulted for the same reason.
@@DrPrakashBhadury i had brought it on april now regreat,
Ronin seems to be a great product and definitely more VFM than Hunter. But Hunter and Standard 350 are the only two bikes under 2 lakh with long stroke engines.
Another advantage Hunter has are the sales numbers. In my town specially, I have seen more Hunters and hardly one or two Ronins. I am not saying that follow a “bhedh chaal” and it’s not just about the resale value but higher sales numbers help the vehicle owner to have better service experience in the long run. When a bike sells in good numbers, spare parts availability becomes less of an issue. I have experienced it personally as I own CB Twister since 2013 and that bike got discontinued soon after my purchase. From last few years I am having trouble finding basic spare parts like break cable and air filter. And mind you!! My bike comes from a well known “so-called” reliable/reputed brand like Honda.
I learned this lesson a hard way but be it car or bike, please consider this every time before making an automobile purchase. It becomes even more relevant if you come from a tier 2/tier 3 city. Sales numbers doesn’t define the quality and capabilities of a bike but you will have better service experience in last few years of your ownership with a vehicle that you see in good numbers. No reviewer will ever tell you that.
Yes, this is very important and to be noted before buying any vehicle. After sales service is what matters once you own the vehicle be it a bike, scooter or car.
You are right ,Sir.Spare is a big issue. But I could sense, as an automobile Engineer that Ronin is going to make a mark in the market if only its seat length is slightly made lengtier. Two persons cant seat comfortable for a long ride!
As far as city ride is concerned, I use only scooters. I think its time for scooter manufacturers to create offroad scooters and cruiser scooter.
You are out of your mind.
Thats what TVS did with Ronin 😂
😂
I believe if the Seating for TVs Ronin would slightly Lengthier it would be really good bike , this Bike was supposed to be a Cruiser when its Concept Model was launched
You are right, Sir. I wish to go for it but I need pillion rider's comfort. So, TVS may look into it and modify.
By the end of this video, we realize that Ronin is the better bike than Hunter..
You don't know about any bike until you have ridden them. We should test ride each bike and choose which one suits and feels comfortable.
@@Ninja-samurai-I have done ridden both bikes still confused 😂 even yezdi scrambler ridden too
For my taste. I love to sit on a comfortable chair. Regarding the bikes, i have test ride both. The ronin is a sofa with proper posture for my legs and the hunter is a Little towards a hunting mood (hence), but how are you planning to hunt if a 350cc has lesser practical power than the 225 in term of top end speed limit. Youve seen the drag race again and again.
I want to go from point A to point B with a smile. I'm not in a hurry , i just want to be at peace. I had enough with R15; i thought I'll get use to it, how stupid was i. I'm not a racer or a wanna be. I'm the kind of guy who would enjoy a gentle breeze rather than the blast of wind while testing the limit and thrill of dying.
So no. I'll take my chances of the new square engine. If it breaks, let it be. Atleast i was on a sofa when that happen. And since im not planning to hunt im quite sure it the engine would survive a long run.
Enough with the sofa? Ok!!!
If RE had given all those features on the hunter, how much would the price increase?
The suspension, the levers, the metallic mudguard, the Bluetooth connectivity, the lcd display with a different central display for text and stuff, the led headlight, the chain protection, the oil cooling, the tiles tyres, the soft gear shifting, the glide through tech, the exhaust tuning. Damn!!! Are we that blind to see that it's not the looks that count?
I know the design is over done in the Ronin. There is a sense of disconnection in every portion of the bike. But if we keep those measurements aside, the hunter has lesser competitive points to prove its superiority towards the Ronin.
All those features on a sofa. Trust me. Life is happier when it's comfortable.
Well said
Which one did you buy?.@@pjc330
Bought Hunter 350 1.5 months ago.
Crazy performance (uhh from an RE I mean).
The brakes? Too good (I have rebel black with bybre brakes)
The suspension is really stiff at the rear. Could live with that not gonna lie.
Not quite sure about the mileage though. Getting about 30kmpl (I guess it's fine? Not something astonishing)
Pretty great product with VERY VERY VERYYYYY HIGH Accessories/Service costs.
What is so expensive about maintenance and service this early on the bike's life?
the mileage is going to increase, after 1-2 services.
@@sameer_dhingra not maintenance actually. I meant to say that RE takes toooooo much for their accesories in the very beginning. When the bike will need any part to be replaced in the future, things will be the same. Expensive AF.
The backrest costs 2800/-
The seat cover costs 1200/-
I agree with the quality that RE provides but at least the backrest could have been a lot cheaper.
The helmet that they give out free (and for ffs, it doesn't even have a visor?) is pure trash. They insist on buying the transparent (265/-) / tinted visor(550/-) and yet I bought the transparent visor just to realise that it's not made for people who wear spectacles. Even if you don't need the visor, the helmet seems as if it will come off just above 50kmph.
Not gonna lie, I do not regret buying the Hunter 350 as I mostly ride solo and it gives off pure fun. It's the best product you can buy for 2lakh rupees.
(I would have booked Dominar 250 at August beginning itself but man o man! The Hunter 350 Rebel Black blew my mind. Thank God I changed my decision for the greater good)
@@saptarshideb2082 First service done bro. Still getting the same mileage as of now. Let's see what happens in the future. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
Mileage wise my experience is good 36kmpl before first service 40 + after 2nd I ride in balance way 40 to 60 km hence achieving these
Sir Ronin vs FZ25 which is more comfortable for touring rider & pillion
Thank you Varun.....for your straightforwardly review of these two motorcycles. Now i own a RE Meteor 350 Stellar 2020; and i would like to go in and do an exchanged with the TVS Ronin, because for my usege in town which i do ...not so often, i find the Meteror to heavy to handle in traffic...althogh i like its seat hight ( or i shall i say its lower seat), being only 5' 4".....and from what i undertsood from your review TVS Ronin is more suitable as an easy commuter and handle better in the city traffic....Thank you😇
It's okay I have both Ronin and Hunter. Both are good in their own way. But Hunter is what that hits the chord (without any bia towards TVS) Boy....ooo Biy what a bike... like floating in butter to Jumping in holes it's Pure ride experience
TVS had to develop good products and make a name in the market and is now making bikes for BMW.
Royal Enfield had a legacy left by the British and had been selling same bikes till a couple years ago.
I'll go with a TVS anyday
I wish we got a *Ronin* vs the *Pulsar 250s* comparo, eventho one is a cruiser and the other a naked they have a similar cubic capacity, and come pretty close in terms of pricing.
The Ronin needs to be entirely rescripted, the Hunter needs a few tweaks and improvements.
People think a map is like some magic that can make any engine behave anyway they want 😂
True. The lack of knowledge of these kids becomes evident by such statements.
@@RealAutoReviews journalism is a joke nowadays anyways
@@abhishekroy910 unfortunately, yes. I am planning to start a parallel channel just to expose the pretenders.
Can you please explain, i did not understand your statement
@@shreyestandel4491 he is referring to the fact that such auto journalists,.who don't know even the basics of an internal combustion engine, talk about ECU mapping like it's magic.
Wt abt service experience on these two bikes
Could anyone say something
What about build quality n durability between them?
Either go for honda cb350rs or tvs ronin. RE has bad reputation for their new bikes. Hunter 350 needs few more years to be stabilized.
Why every youtuber rend to gravitate towards giving Hunter an age bracket, its bias you know. I am 30 yo and bought Hunter and fully satisfied
This is not the answer,it is a suggestion.
And if you are confused or convinced that both of these bikes are not for you due to their shortcomings then go for Bajaj pulsar N250 and the good old Yamaha FZ25. You won't go wrong with them either as they are available at the same price point of 1.5lakhs with Dual channel ABS which these 2 bikes don't get in their base variants also.
Or Apache 200 RTR if you love Cornering and Track Racing without compromising on Comfort
@@Shreejansurya98 RTR doesn't have the torque advantage whereas the bikes which we are talking about have great torque of atleast 20 to 27nm . RTR 200 4V is for college students and people who want gimmicky features. RTR 200 4V does not have a great pillion seat comfort plus the clip on handlebars means it's a little difficult to fit a mobile holder clamp and not to mention its cramped for tall riders and riding position is a little committed. Heck there's always a fear of that bike breaking down with the amount of electronic aids it has.
But yes it is the most VFM product in 200cc segment .
@Rohit Pawar i dont know about N250 but my bike is N160 same body as N250 one of the best build i have seen on Bajaj. More metal parts including the tank and the best brakes in the segment.
@@user-uq1mx6oc5j Wobble at 100 kmph? Kindly elaborate if it's possible
Where to get your Spiti Valley Tee ?
We could clearly see that PD is either focusing their budget towards something big or some inflow issues are there. They missed EICMA, creating these kind of contents. Whatever it maybe, things will turn around soon in a good way.
Which Indian reviewer went to EICMA tho?
How can u cut out the Tech feautures of Ronin??
RE making a 2 valve engine in 2022 is a deal breaker
Why what's wrong in that?
@@aatmaDipoBhava don't argue with brochure readers. 😊
@@aatmaDipoBhava engine breathability!
@@imkrrishnayak u dont need that much on long stroke slow reving engine ...
@@leotanpuia1450 i was not talking in terms of power. it can be the same. i was talking about engine refinement. 4 valves help engine breathe better and moreover its a basic design in 2023
Could see monthly sales of hunter 350 but haven't seen monthly sales of tvs ronin.
So Varun..Which one would you go for..Yezdi Roadster or Jawa42 2.1??
I have to buy bike for daily commute of 150 km(75 going and 75 return) mostly on highway.i am slim and 5.5". I want to buy bike for 150km ride without bodyache and back pain.
Please suggest.
Am I the only one who hasn't seen ronin on the roads
Same lol
Hi PowerDrift 👋
Love your videos. Great stuff.
Can you please make a comparison video on RE Hunter 350 and Honda CB350rs?
I'm supposed to get the delivery of Hunter 350 Dapper Grey today. Excited 😍
Congratulations on your new bike budd
@@tejanb.s1218 Thanks ❤️
For about 15k more, a Gixxer 250 makes sense. Or an RTR 200 with DCABS has a more engaging ride with less vibes than R225. Would that be right ?
Bro what if ronin didn’t clarified the class but still ronin is better in any way
Just bought the Hunter! Boy o boy! What a bike! ❤️
Yet to be launched here at Nepal.
Ok lets go
i brought Ronin last month, what a performance....why i buy Ronin? The reason is : Only sound and looks is great in hunter, other than all features and riding quality, ABS breaking..i mean everything is good in RONIN..
If hunter body work swapped with ronin, then its best.
LOL why
I would pick up the Ronin Over Hunter..
if we imagine ronin without the hideous rear cowl below the seat, it looks pretty good like a scrambler
Can powerdrift compare Hero xpulse 200 4v / 200T 4v vs TVs Ronin
Best review ever buddy .. Thank you so much .. TVS ronin is the best
मैंने भी रोनिन का text drive लिया बहुत अच्छी लगी शहरों के लिए. Clutch and gear was awesome smooth 👌
I have Honda cb350 highness it's classs apart from these two superior in every aspect.
Getting a Hunter for my Dad on his birthday 🤩
Ronin is best but I bought RE ❤️ meteor just because of its name
What u will choose varun bhaiya??
Ronin it is!!!
Why should we define ourselves at all?!
Enfield's monopoly keeps India a poor market. Still stuck in hunterwali yug.
As you are wrong, ronin produce approx to 19.93Nm of torque
Not that you shown!
3k km on my hunter and loving it.
Lovely!
I got the hunter350 dapper grey a month ago now facing issues irritating sound from suspension, engine.went to the dealer like 3 times still not resolved... clearly no for the bad road not at all comfortable bike
What kind of sounds is it making is the suspension creeking or something?? Is it on the rear or the front?? And what about the engine sound is it like rattling or is it knocking
@@suryavalluri3894 yeah front suspension cracking sound and the engine rattling sound... irritates a lot
@@Arunav72 did u try directly mailing to royal Enfield
@@suryavalluri3894 not yet bro..i ll mail
@@Arunav72 Bro if you are from Delhi or Noida try visiting NCR motorcycle once. He will fix your issue.
Bought cb 350rs ♥️♥️♥️ last Wednesday,, no hates to re,, ronin though
What's the mileage you are getting?
About seat quality for long rides (say 400kms on one stretch)
For Ronin
I don’t like Enfields but Hunter is such a lovely bike. My friend owns one and the ride quality is so much better and doesn’t feel like typical RE motorcycle. The dumbest thing RE has done though is giving an option for LED indicators and nothing for the headlamp.
Alos one of the dumbest thing here in RE Hunter 350 is ground clearance, At least it should have been 165 mm, its only 150 for Indian roads what R&D they have done before.
Ronnie is a good bike no doubt, problem starts after you buy the bike as in this service, not the great there is.
Hi PD, Iam just 5.2 feet tall, currently riding FZS v3.0. So, can I ride these two bikes?
Yes..I am 5'1" and you will find dedicated seat height videos of these on my channel 😃
@@RealAutoReviews Are you from Bikeadvice site?
@@seepranavg I was. Tested motorcycles for Bikeadvice for over 6 years 😃 Now I work for my channel 😃
is the ronin suitable for a rider who's 6 ft tall?
No. It will look small on you. If you are above 6 feet, try the classic 350
❤️❤️❤️ PowerDrift
Ronin just more value for money with comfertable light weight, extra mileage, all led lights, ABS dual channel, upside down fork suspension, 7 step adjustable rare suspension fully digital speedometer, adjustable clutch, sooooth gear box with extra sooth mids osm in traffic..... uffff.... I'm happy owner of Ronin ♥️
Powerdrift team please make a video on upcoming bikes in India
We will do that yes!
Yezdi Scrambler looks much more appealing 😈
PD is not the same since Sumi left .
Ronin is not going to stay here for long, it is going to have the same fate as Yamaha FZ-X. TVS seriously needs to make this bike handsome.
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I want to invest in RE but confused between hunter and upcoming Himalayan .. I know both bikes hv different segments. I am fed up from driving my car now I want to switch on to a good go anywhere bike.should I wait for upcoming Himalayan or opt for hunter . Although hunter can fulfill my purposes but from inside I feel for a go any terrain bike . help me out bro.
If roads are really bad then go for X pulse.
If you want an all rounder go for CB350
I was in the same boat sometime back, i shortlisted Scram 411, CB350 RS, and interceptor,. Hunter looked small on me, and since I was coming from R15 v3 BS6 I did not look into KTMs and Xpulses. Out of the above 3 I chose CB350 RS. it felt like an all-rounder, and slipper clutch was a must have for me for city rides.
@@keshavpandey6417 dear bro HondaWing is not here in jodhpur.
If I think of any big bike the only option here is RE
@@amiyachourasiya you mean CB350 HV slipper clutch?
I own the hunter. It is PERFECT for daily city commute. The clutch is heavy but you get used to it, wearing gloves helps. It is easily flickable, very light, short in length, easy to sit on. When you sit, you will find the handlebar a bit forward, and the footrest slightly backwards, but this isn't a sporty bike. The sitting position is the best in my opinion, even better than the Classic 350, I own that as well and have ridden it for almost 10 years now. Long distance tours are also comfortable, I have done no more than 250kms in one stretch from home and back with few stops. The bike feels super comfortable on highways. Suspension is stiff, you feel the bumps, the tires are grippy on the road but not so grippy off-road. It is really fun on the twisty roads or the ghats. I ride alone, leaning really low, and it feels fun to do so. The engine has no vibrations, even at high revs. Top speed is 120 which you achieve in the 4th gear, 5th gear is just overdrive, top speed is the same in 5th. Easy to manage in the city, move in the parking lot, or park in congested areas. The bike is also cheap so you won't feel emotionally damaged if you damage something on the bike. Just replace the part or get it fixed, it is cheap to do so. 4/5 is what I will rate it. Also, I get a mileage of 30-32kmpl but that is because I am a spirited rider. Don't read it Chhapra because I ride safe and don't endanger other people's lives. Hunter sounds amazing.
Himalayan is awesome, but wait for the 450. That engine will be more refined, less vibrations. But it isn't as easy to manage in the day-to-day city life. Sure, it is awesome for touring, awesome for off road adventures, and an awesome bike overall. But if you are just a beginner rider (buying a bike for the first time), don't buy the Himalayan. Instead buy the scram 411. That's a beautiful bike, has all the positives of the Himalayan and none of the negatives. Scram has the biggish bike appeal as well. It isn't too big, but it's a looker on the road. Speed and performance is almost the same as Hunter, you won't notice any difference between scram and hunter.
For 95% city traffic and 5% touring, go for Hunter. For 80% city traffic and 20% touring + off roads, go for scram. For new engine ADV touring, wait for Himalayan 450, I am sure it will be an awesome bike, and probably my next bike soon.
For a video coming out this late, the work and effort is so minimal.
By seeing this booked CB 350rs😄
Great decision! Congratulations
me too
The best decision.... 💯
RIP
Hunter vs mt15 va duke 200 vs apache 200 pls
Ronin is simply great 🔥
I am not able to decide Hunter vs Ronin 😔 suggestions plz
Please review apache rtr 200 4v
Hunter 350 over Ronin any day. Although Ronin is a great bike.
Fuel efficiency?
Review a 2022 new mahindra mojo
Hunter doesn't have top end but it's ok. If he did have, low end would be gone and so does the character. There's no replacement for displacement. should they have given Himalayas engine? YES
Himalayan engine is shit lol, its the worst engine RE makes today
@@OmkarNevse agreed 👍🏻
You should also mention the sales figures in a comparison video,so people know which bike sells more.
Nobody will tell you this but Pulsar F250 dual abs is a way better deal than both of these and also cheaper
Baby RE is not upto the mark...its like RE is trying hard to sell anything...
Ronin is simply the best bike....
TVS- Ease of Writing 🙂
Why I chose ronin over hunter 350 Royal enfield
1] led lights- ronin has it, hunter doesn't
2] suspension- ronin has good suspension than hunter
3] digital console of ronin is much better than hunter
4]ronin has tubeless tires , hunter doesn't
5] ronin is 21 kg lighter than hunter
6] features are more in ronin than hunter
7] in traffic smoothness of ride quality is much better than hunter.
8] I am a person who wants little much more milage plus retro looking good bike so i prefered ronin 225 cc 45 km/ l than hunter 350 cc 35 km/l
9] about 136 km top speed of hunter vs 120 km top speed of ronin. I am not going to drive any bike more than 100 km /hr for sure. I drove 48 kms daily. My top speed is 60 to 80 km.
What I don't like in ronin is color options. They should work on it.
The rear of the Ronin is ugly. No other thing to say💀🤦
That stressed 225 engine on Ronin🤣
Its not actually.
TVS has always done better than RE and now I see quite a few Ronins on the road. Yes, not a looker, but any day more peace of mind, better quality, fit and finish
wow
You will fall in love with Hunter when u test drive it. Best RE bike till date
❤️ PD ❤️
Hunter Super
Which category does Ronin fall in.
Ugly looking bike.
Ronin..
No, I never asked for such comparison. Instead do a long term review on RE Hunter that will be worth. Come on Painter not from u people bro.