2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 // USA Owner's First Ride Review

I was smitten and bitten by the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 the very first time I saw one, so I had to add it to my stable! Join me to watch the process of buying this new motorcycle and the first 150-mile ride home! This is a long video, so skip around with the chapter markers below.

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Time indexes:
0:00 Picking up my new Hunter 350 from TJ's Cycle in Austin, TX
3:36 First walk around and removing the seat
6:52 Side stand and center stand
8:28 Engine startup and exhaust sound
10:30 Parking lot ride, finding neutral, smooth clutch & transmission
12:50 Big dude on a small bike?
14:16 First ride impressions on the way to lunch
18:35 Resuming after lunch and talking to spectators about the Hunter
19:48 Starting the 150-mile ride home, Hunter as a commuter and back road tourer
21:53 Rear suspension is very stiff
23:09 Simple bikes with no adjustments, this is back-to-basics riding!
26:45 Purring along at 55 mph, speedometer is about 3.5 mph optimistic vs GPS
27:51 Low idle thump, strange smells, and brake feel
29:30 Those "entry level" and "beginner bike" titles annoy me
31:52 The engine break-in smell is different than other new bikes
33:33 ECO mode on the clock?
34:07 Very smooth transmission and clutch actuation
36:23 The rider triangle and seat are very comfortable
37:28 Break-in procedure with only 43 mph max speed?
39:00 Buying a Hunter 350 vs a classic Japanese motorcycle?
41:19 J-series 349cc engine is smooth but still has a lumpy character
44:10 Hot engine smell persists, crosswind stability is excellent
46:24 Transmission is excellent, gear shifts are crisp and smooth
48:40 Sweet spot is 55-60 mph, maybe add a 16T front sprocket for 60-65 mph?
50:03 Cruising the back roads in 105°F heat... ouch!
51:18 The factory horn SUCKS, stopping for refreshments after 120 miles of sweating
54:06 Resuming the ride, the factory CEAT tires don't like grooved pavement
55:35 Passing Iron Supply Powersports, who wanted almost $1K more for the same bike?!
57:02 Final thoughts after 150 miles
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