Hunter is very much friendly for touring. The chassis is excellent in cruising at 60 mph, and No cross winds are move the bike because of weight. This bike meant for commuting and occasional long drive
I'm 61, have been riding since I was 17. Currently have a Sniper 150 and an R3. Later this year I am seriously considering selling the R3 and buying either a Hunter or a Scram 411 as a replacement. No expressways here in Iligan City, so that isn't an issue.
@@rodentrodent7836 i guess you are filipino bro , if you are average size go for it this doesn't suit well for tall heavyweight guys . this bike fits well for Asian conditions for chill rides, good for city rides and country side rides , decent mileage.. classic350 or 500 (if available there ) get one you'll love it they are under same budget.
Exactly, no cruising or racing crap for me. This fits the bill perfectly for affordable efficient city commuting while enjoying country roads to a heart's content. What a good looking, economical, fun to ride but no nonsense machine.
. we have the 400cc rule where only 400cc and above can go on the freeways and expressways. the pricing of this is also in the range of other 400cc bikes with the likes of the NK400 from CFMOTO and the 400i from Bristol motorcycles, both of which can travel the expressways. the 650s are selling like hotcakes, these ones I am not too sure,
@@GrimYak Hunter/Meteor 350 definitely is not a high speed freeway capable motorcycle. It is a 350cc bike but of a classic understressed nature. For example a Harley Street 750 cannot be compared with a Kawasaki Z800 or a Suzuki GSX S750... completely different machines with different characters.
@@TheTwinPost it is capable as freeway here minimum is only 80kph. The problem here is price to displacement and if someone is on the fence about it the 400cc rule comes in and this bike automatically gets off the list
i just bought this a month ago in the rebel black color after a one month waiting!! coolest beginner bike i could ever hope for, learnt on this as well, so easy to ride
they drew me in with the meteor, got me hooked on the hunter, and then when I went in to look at the bikes I was convinced to get a scram because of my height (6'3"). and very similar in terms of looks. I love my little scram 411
Great review brother you nailed it. I am 42 I started on 100-150 CC as a teen, 220 Cc later and now onto 350, just bought one today. Can't wait to have fun on it.
I have owned 30 plus bikes in my life, from 1000cc monsters to Asian market 150s. I have 500 km on my Hunter, the clutch, smooth with nice feeling pull has way too narrow engagement point. The actual clutch actuation uses like 10% of the clutch lever travel when it should use lets say 25%. Both levers are on the far side for distance from the grips, I have big hands and am at the comfort/safety limit. Smaller hands riders, make sure the levers fit you. The other engineering issue are the rear springs, which are way too stiff (unless u are 120 kgs). There is minimal static and with my 75 kgs, minimal rider sag. The rear end is a pogo stick over sharp bumps. rest of the bike is spot on and a joy to ride.
I have put 2000km on my hunter. -Agree regarding the lever reach even for my long fingers it is a struggle. I have tried after market Hitchcock levers great quality but wrong shape of my hand back to stock -I have replaced the rock hard rear shocks (and I am 88-90kg), with k-speed diablo $300AU delivered to door much better. -clutch lever your right not much travel in the friction point -love the allow rims not way I want to be cleaning spoked rims
I'm 56 and looking for something smooth and comfortable for country, curved roads, horses and cows and trees type of riding. I wanna ride to clear my mind and I think this may be a good candidate. This would be my first ride and a great one to start my experience with for sure. Thank you so much.
@@markoligaya560true, hindi naman ginawanng RE yan exclusive for Philippines only kaya wala silang paki kung 400cc ang minimum displacement ng expressway dito sa Pinas.
Very slick video 👍 Enjoyed hearing your original thoughts and lots of details you don't often hear about in other reviews - well done. I too would prefer the look of spoked rims on this bike but would still choose alloys for the tubeless tyres. Thanks!
Love the scrambler look. It’s like the cheaper alternative to the Honda CL500, which is not available here in America yet. But the Hunter 350 is, and at MSRP 3899.00 USD Compared to the 7500 CL500, it’s a great deal.
I'm glad indian motorcycles are selling well in the Philippines bajaj and royal Enfield are doing a great job but I still think most Filipinos will prefer the dominar 400 as it seems to be quite the popular big bike over there
Good to see those numbers as someone lived in the Philippines i felt like RE are perfect for filipino conditions hopefully their business booms there ..
As a Filipino, the sentiment of my fellow Pinoy, it is much more logical and financially wise to buy the Dominar 400, than RE Hunter 350. We have a 400cc and above expressway (highway) legal rule in Luzon area. If we didn't have such rule, this will be a, much, much more popular than Dominar 400. Only very few Filipino will buy this. This MC is included in my lost of MC that I will buy as a first MC.
A toss and turn having two adventure bikes Jinno..hehehe. Take this one for your urban rides, perhaps to chill out for a coffee. Appreciate pointing out the cramped foot stand and when you have your obr. Somewhat RE thought this design for a single rider hmm. As always, detailed review delivered 👍
I'm from the other end of Metro's expressway. Passing thru McArthur on a weekly basis with a bike is very much a hassle, The Hunter looks like the one I want, just a 50cc more, or 20. she could definitely fit the bill.
But Brother, regarding the foot pads.. If half of the foot is on the back break and half is on the foot pad. I think thats a good to go. And u hit the break when u need to only.. I don't know is that right?
I really dislike spoke rims. Hard to clean and looks way too retro and the tube is a real issue. Plus alloys look a bit more modern retro rather than full retro which is my taste
I LOVE the style, but not being expressway legal could be a deal breaker for a lot of people. As you've said, I think people who have a more disposable income could choose this.
Was all set to go purchase one then Triumph introduced the Speed 400 with double the horse power only 50cc larger engine. I don’t know if Royal Enfield deliberately screwed up or just don’t care what consumers really want but 20 horsepower out of a 350 is really poor. Lost my purchase to Triumph. 40 yrs riding and I can’t figure out where they went wrong. Maybe they should sit down with the Triumph engineers and build a better engine for the next generation because this is simply lacking too much
Nope, spoke wheels are old fashioned. The wheels that they did are so cool they blend a little bit of new with that older look and updates the design. Spoke wheels would have just made it older.
I would've preferred it if they put the 650cc twin cylinders to have that sweet sounding 270° crank! Because this looks better than the 650s, minus the engine.
@@ferdiebeer Agree! I have a Gt650 and wishing they put the parallel twin in this frame... it would look like a Triumph street twin cousin, especially with those 17" mags!🙂 I hope RE will!
230k pesos for the hunter is too much tbf coz in india it starts at 102k pesos for base spoke version and this version is 115k ex showroom the metro dapper on-road its max 136k pesos so keep that in mind i feel taxes are at play here
Bro the expressway rule is only in the Philippines and in Luzon area rest of the pH no problem .. no company won't make a product only for a specific area ..
Ouch, this is not going to sell a lot. price of a 400 but only a 350. in the Philippines thats a critical dividing line for people who are looking to buy bigger CC bikes.
@@shikarisambhu2912 it competes with 200cc bikes in india thats why...its not for comparing against duke 390 ninja 400 etc....they may have high import duties thats why
Never tatangkalikin ng mga pinoy ang 350cc motorcycles ng Royal Enfield hanggat 400cc ang minimum displacement sa expressway. Gawin nilang 400cc sa papel para legal sa expressway? Looks, price, at reliability - halos nasa royal enfield na lahat eh. Expressway nalang talaga ang kulang.
Whats the point when the Zontes 125 and many other 125 or 250 are as fast or faster and more economical....or get a 350 with over 30 hp... its a pointless bike
Hunter is very much friendly for touring. The chassis is excellent in cruising at 60 mph, and No cross winds are move the bike because of weight. This bike meant for commuting and occasional long drive
I'm 61, have been riding since I was 17. Currently have a Sniper 150 and an R3. Later this year I am seriously considering selling the R3 and buying either a Hunter or a Scram 411 as a replacement. No expressways here in Iligan City, so that isn't an issue.
Buy honda highness 😍
@@sabastianboxer7104 Not available here. So not an option.
@@mickstafford456 oh OK my bad. Hope you get the best bike available in your country 🙂
@@sabastianboxer7104 honda employee spotted😂
Go for it
Got mine last Friday! Solid bike and really fun, flickable, nimble, and extremely comfortable even during traffic.
How was it sir? Am really really eager to try one. Idk what motorcycle suits me. I’ve owned scooters before and am planning to buy one.
My red coming on 24th. Just amazing!
@@rodentrodent7836 i guess you are filipino bro , if you are average size go for it this doesn't suit well for tall heavyweight guys . this bike fits well for Asian conditions for chill rides, good for city rides and country side rides , decent mileage.. classic350 or 500 (if available there ) get one you'll love it they are under same budget.
How's the heat in heavy traffic
@@marlonlugue5888 manageable.
Going chill is my jam, sometimes I find myself going 25 mph and have to speed up.
I love taking in the sights when I ride.
This maybe my next bike.
Exactly, no cruising or racing crap for me. This fits the bill perfectly for affordable efficient city commuting while enjoying country roads to a heart's content. What a good looking, economical, fun to ride but no nonsense machine.
Hunter is offered with spoke rims as well and that's actually an entry level variant and costs the least amount of money at least here in India.
. we have the 400cc rule where only 400cc and above can go on the freeways and expressways. the pricing of this is also in the range of other 400cc bikes with the likes of the NK400 from CFMOTO and the 400i from Bristol motorcycles, both of which can travel the expressways. the 650s are selling like hotcakes, these ones I am not too sure,
@@GrimYak Hunter/Meteor 350 definitely is not a high speed freeway capable motorcycle. It is a 350cc bike but of a classic understressed nature. For example a Harley Street 750 cannot be compared with a Kawasaki Z800 or a Suzuki GSX S750... completely different machines with different characters.
@@TheTwinPost it is capable as freeway here minimum is only 80kph. The problem here is price to displacement and if someone is on the fence about it the 400cc rule comes in and this bike automatically gets off the list
@@GrimYak why such a rule?
@@GrimYak and that's only in Metro Manila. The rest are ok.
best hunter350 review ive ever seen
i willbe joining hunter350 owners soon.. maybe this week.. or next week :D
i just bought this a month ago in the rebel black color after a one month waiting!! coolest beginner bike i could ever hope for, learnt on this as well, so easy to ride
do the footpegs hit your shins when the bike is stationary?
Tmx na lang
This is a sensible good looking bike for any age, from beginners to enders.
I just bought this bike after looking this video. 👍🏻
Greetings from Guatemala
they drew me in with the meteor, got me hooked on the hunter, and then when I went in to look at the bikes I was convinced to get a scram because of my height (6'3"). and very similar in terms of looks. I love my little scram 411
IT'S NICE THAT A LOT OF GOOD LOOKING AND AFFORDABLE BIKES ARE NOW AVAILABLE OUT THERE.. BRISTOL, BENELLI AND THIS ROYAL ENFIELD
Great review brother you nailed it. I am 42 I started on 100-150 CC as a teen, 220 Cc later and now onto 350, just bought one today. Can't wait to have fun on it.
i also started with 100-150 cc but skipped 200- 250 range and now buying 350 cc
I have owned 30 plus bikes in my life, from 1000cc monsters to Asian market 150s. I have 500 km on my Hunter, the clutch, smooth with nice feeling pull has way too narrow engagement point. The actual clutch actuation uses like 10% of the clutch lever travel when it should use lets say 25%. Both levers are on the far side for distance from the grips, I have big hands and am at the comfort/safety limit. Smaller hands riders, make sure the levers fit you. The other engineering issue are the rear springs, which are way too stiff (unless u are 120 kgs). There is minimal static and with my 75 kgs, minimal rider sag. The rear end is a pogo stick over sharp bumps. rest of the bike is spot on and a joy to ride.
I have put 2000km on my hunter.
-Agree regarding the lever reach even for my long fingers it is a struggle. I have tried after market Hitchcock levers great quality but wrong shape of my hand back to stock
-I have replaced the rock hard rear shocks (and I am 88-90kg), with k-speed diablo $300AU delivered to door much better.
-clutch lever your right not much travel in the friction point
-love the allow rims not way I want to be cleaning spoked rims
@@EdgeMasterPro Thx for the info, I will try the TEC Bike parts levers and will look at the shocks you suggested.
skill issue
this bike is breeze... I'm really seeing forward buying this..its such a handsome and elegant motercycle unlike dukes
I'm 56 and looking for something smooth and comfortable for country, curved roads, horses and cows and trees type of riding. I wanna ride to clear my mind and I think this may be a good candidate. This would be my first ride and a great one to start my experience with for sure. Thank you so much.
Liking how those look. Great review, man.
The Hunter does come with spoked wheels as an option in India...but that is the cheapest version..I guess it made no sense for them to export that!
No one is buying that in India😂
@@AmlanArya the two colour option is a popular buy...but i have seen a few of the retro ones esp in silver in Bangalore
Waiting for Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. Excited nko makita dito satin. 😍😍
I really dig this one. Only thing that preventing me to score one is the displacement. Too low for expressway and too high for daily.
Exactly! Kumbaga, andun na eh, pero kulang
Dito lang nman kasi may problema ang 350cc, 125cc sa ibang bansa okay na, satin lang nman 400cc
@@markoligaya560true, hindi naman ginawanng RE yan exclusive for Philippines only kaya wala silang paki kung 400cc ang minimum displacement ng expressway dito sa Pinas.
its not too high for daily!!! i ride it daily in peak bangalore traffic and love it !!
It will be too good for city. It doesn’t hear.
Very slick video 👍 Enjoyed hearing your original thoughts and lots of details you don't often hear about in other reviews - well done. I too would prefer the look of spoked rims on this bike but would still choose alloys for the tubeless tyres. Thanks!
Love the scrambler look. It’s like the cheaper alternative to the Honda CL500, which is not available here in America yet. But the Hunter 350 is, and at MSRP 3899.00 USD Compared to the 7500 CL500, it’s a great deal.
I'm glad indian motorcycles are selling well in the Philippines bajaj and royal Enfield are doing a great job but I still think most Filipinos will prefer the dominar 400 as it seems to be quite the popular big bike over there
For every 7 or 8 Filipinos riding a Dominar 400, there’s probably one riding an RE 350.
Good to see those numbers as someone lived in the Philippines i felt like RE are perfect for filipino conditions hopefully their business booms there ..
As a Filipino, the sentiment of my fellow Pinoy, it is much more logical and financially wise to buy the Dominar 400, than RE Hunter 350. We have a 400cc and above expressway (highway) legal rule in Luzon area. If we didn't have such rule, this will be a, much, much more popular than Dominar 400. Only very few Filipino will buy this.
This MC is included in my lost of MC that I will buy as a first MC.
I was surprised with the build quality when I did a test drive last week. I will most likely buy it.
Very detailed review. Enjoyed. Got my full watch and like. :)
A toss and turn having two adventure bikes Jinno..hehehe. Take this one for your urban rides, perhaps to chill out for a coffee. Appreciate pointing out the cramped foot stand and when you have your obr. Somewhat RE thought this design for a single rider hmm. As always, detailed review delivered 👍
I'm from the other end of Metro's expressway. Passing thru McArthur on a weekly basis with a bike is very much a hassle, The Hunter looks like the one I want, just a 50cc more, or 20. she could definitely fit the bill.
Kawasaki W250, Royal Enfield Meteor 350,
Benelli Emperiale 400
I went into my local dealer to check it out but they didnt have it in red. I really like the red one. I hope more become available.
I’ve been on bikes since 1966 . This is one of the most enjoyable and fun bikes I’ve ever ridden
Hunter350 or svartpilen250 to own? just asking😅
Flaming colour and those sharp edges are usp
But Brother, regarding the foot pads.. If half of the foot is on the back break and half is on the foot pad. I think thats a good to go. And u hit the break when u need to only.. I don't know is that right?
NICE REVIEW.. HELPS A LOT... BACK RIDER FOOTPEGS IS A MAJOR ISSUE FOR ME.. BUT GENERALLY, A NICE BIKE THAT'S REALLY WORTH IT'S PRICE..
Thank you for this review sir!
Is a test of the 350 Classic Reborn coming?
I really like this bike but I'm a beginner. Should I buy this as my First bike? If not, any recommendations?
I’m getting recommendations that it’s a good beginner bike. Not too much power, easy to maintain, and good in the eyes.
I really dislike spoke rims. Hard to clean and looks way too retro and the tube is a real issue. Plus alloys look a bit more modern retro rather than full retro which is my taste
Hunter -for adventure traveller
Classic -Attitude,status & symbol(Bokalli look).
I LOVE the style, but not being expressway legal could be a deal breaker for a lot of people. As you've said, I think people who have a more disposable income could choose this.
I have my first ride that is a scooter but I really want this bike. I will surely have it soon
Was all set to go purchase one then Triumph introduced the Speed 400 with double the horse power only 50cc larger engine. I don’t know if Royal Enfield deliberately screwed up or just don’t care what consumers really want but 20 horsepower out of a 350 is really poor. Lost my purchase to Triumph. 40 yrs riding and I can’t figure out where they went wrong. Maybe they should sit down with the Triumph engineers and build a better engine for the next generation because this is simply lacking too much
I stay in a hilly area. Will it be good for hilly terrain?
I believe that cafe racer have straight rame forthe seat. The dip on the hunter frame is more suited for bobbers.
I want this exect same bike but for using it for work .
Can it handle 25min road time with 75🎉-110 mph ?
THIS MODEL COSTS 2000 USD IN INDIA. AND ITS DAMN RELIABLE. HATS OFF TO ROYAL ENFIELD FOR MAKING SUCH BEAUTIES
That right foot problem on the exhaust is an easy fix.You only cover the brake pedal with your foot.Thats what I have always done.Sorted
Oo nga issue nga un foot set, sayang hindi hindi nadiskartehan gawin expressway legal, gaya ng BMW 349cc engine pero expressway legal ung maxi scoot.
*laughs in my 2022 Classic 350 Halcyon Grey with Autosweep and EasyTrip rfid.
How po @@tombombadilofficial
hey Jino, where do you get your caps? hope you'll notice! more power and ride safe!
im 20, i dont even have the motorcycle habilitation to ride (only cars), but dude, this machine is making me wonder.
is it toe only shifter ? thank you
spoked wheels are available on retro variants.
I am continously facing the self starting issues and pick up issues
Nope, spoke wheels are old fashioned. The wheels that they did are so cool they blend a little bit of new with that older look and updates the design. Spoke wheels would have just made it older.
Ano pong tatak noong yellow helmet? Thank you
Hey fam how would this bike look with someone who is 5'11 like myself
Wow.. I like Enfield
What helmet is that? Cause I need one
I would've preferred it if they put the 650cc twin cylinders to have that sweet sounding 270° crank! Because this looks better than the 650s, minus the engine.
GT and intercepter
@Teri Bengia that's exactly what I'm saying. Looks of the Hunter with the engine of the 650s.
@@ferdiebeer Agree! I have a Gt650 and wishing they put the parallel twin in this frame... it would look like a Triumph street twin cousin, especially with those 17" mags!🙂 I hope RE will!
@@ferdiebeer yes you are right , soon probably in 2024 or 25 spy shots were revealed already. they are building the line up on 350s and 650s ..
Awesome video.
Actually youumt say not feature loaded ?, ,according to the price of the Bike its a good one
Ang ganda. Sakto lang ang height ng motor na to para sa aming mga maliliit na tao
they have retro version of hunter with spoke wheels
Soon 😍
According to Indian vloggers and experts, they say TVS Ronin is way better than RE meteor 350 and it cost less.
Yes but the looks sucks and it's hard to find a showroom with Ronin service
@@AsuraVGC tvs dealership in PH offer services, if ronin launched in PH.
230k pesos for the hunter is too much tbf coz in india it starts at 102k pesos for base spoke version and this version is 115k ex showroom the metro dapper on-road its max 136k pesos so keep that in mind i feel taxes are at play here
Spoke wheels' varient available in India
Is it Nlex legal?
Please give us a tip on how i can convince my wife to buy this 😅😂
What are your thoughts on the clutch? I've heard it's a bit stiff/not the lightest..
Yeah the clutch is a bith stiff but as I put around 500km on it. It comes pretty good or my grip became stronger idk 😂
Manageable
Love My Rebel Blue Hunter 💙 👍
Pwede po malaman saan nabili pants nyo sir?
I disagree about spoke wheels. The alloy wheels look great.
Why not making it 400 cc for express way? Price are ranging from other 400 cc bikes...
What's that ?
Bro the expressway rule is only in the Philippines and in Luzon area rest of the pH no problem .. no company won't make a product only for a specific area ..
What helmet were you rocking for this ride?
Hjc v60
Present Sir 🙋
It offers more than 35 km/l in India..
this or classic?
Much prefer the alloy wheels can’t be doing with spoked tubed
How tall are you?😊
looks exactly like my t120 with a fraction of the price.
Ouch, this is not going to sell a lot. price of a 400 but only a 350. in the Philippines thats a critical dividing line for people who are looking to buy bigger CC bikes.
It's already selling like a hot cake in India. I am also planning to get one. Good for short height riders like me 😃
@@shikarisambhu2912 it competes with 200cc bikes in india thats why...its not for comparing against duke 390 ninja 400 etc....they may have high import duties thats why
Its selling in India like a hot cake almost 100000+ in just six month. Any where your are looking hunter is running on the road
It has already sold 100000+ bikes around the world 😂😂😂
i just bought this a month ago after a one month waiting!! coolest beginner bike i could ever hope for, learnt on this as well
this is art . !!!
Why do you say its cheap quality without even seeing anything break. And triumph is nothing comparable to re. It is on another league
Shesh. I'm in love
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 milage 40+Kmtr/Ltr not 24Kmtr/Ltr
Never tatangkalikin ng mga pinoy ang 350cc motorcycles ng Royal Enfield hanggat 400cc ang minimum displacement sa expressway. Gawin nilang 400cc sa papel para legal sa expressway? Looks, price, at reliability - halos nasa royal enfield na lahat eh. Expressway nalang talaga ang kulang.
Heard the expressway rule is only in Manila not in Cebu or davao if that's the case no issues on other areas it seems .
I would buy one
Seems like a decent bike for countries with slow road speeds, and city boy yuppie-hipsters all around the world.
yup, the point a to point b bike
hindi pa kasi ginawang 400cc para pwede sa expressways.
Got the bike a month ago
WALANG TOLL GATE KUNG WALANG DADAAN, MORE TRAINS NOT EXPRESSWAYS
Love the hat
I drive it with 30 km /l in town easy and 37km/l out town
Hunter is hunting for new customers
what is your height 😜🤔
He mentioned 5’6 in the video
Whats the point when the Zontes 125 and many other 125 or 250 are as fast or faster and more economical....or get a 350 with over 30 hp... its a pointless bike
Ganda ng ytx
Honda CB350 RS Is better choice i believe ...
Not really just visit an re showroom and you'll feel it
If its not nlex legal ima just get a tmx haha
beautiful retro bike but the price 🤮. almost the same price of the tvs rr310 here in ph. better get the xsr155 🤣.
Do you guys get the rr310 over there? How's the reception of it?!!
U guys get xsr ?🥹
👊🏼