The odometer reads nearly 9,000 kilometres, but the paint high quality stays top-notch, no components have fallen off, there aren’t any rattles, and it doesn’t mark its personal territory just like the Royal Enfields of yore. When it involves surviving India, the Hunter 350 has taken the sport to the subsequent degree, bettering even its a lot revered, twin-cylinder brethren. Take the paint high quality, for instance. Every time you are taking it out for a wash, the silver tank glows like a jewel. The retro switchgear reeks of high quality, though it’s not very pleasant to make use of. There are fasteners to carry the dangling cables, à la costly Italian superbikes. There’s clearly a motive why Royal Enfield’s Hunter 350 is a smash hit, having offered greater than 2 lakh items already.

I’ve had the chance to spend a substantial period of time with the unique sport changer – the Interceptor 650. Obviously, the bar has been set actually excessive, nonetheless, after having clocked over 3,000km driving round numerous cities, highways, B-roads and trails, I can stick my neck out and say that the Hunter has exceeded expectations. Despite the fats entrance tyre, it’s supremely agile and that makes it enjoyable to sneak round site visitors.

For me, the Hunter has been the ferry to voyage between Mumbai and Pune on the weekends, and freeway consolation isn’t its greatest pal. Royal Enfield desires you to spend cash on their GMA equipment, which is why each the inventory seat and the mirrors aren’t appropriate for lengthy journeys. The retro-ish mirrors are pleasing to the eyes, however the view is somewhat restricted, particularly when you’ve got a big body like mine (84kg, 5ft 11in). Then there’s the delicate seat. Thankfully, it isn’t as delicate because the Interceptor’s, nevertheless it may positively do with some further cushioning. 

Another grouse is the gasoline gauge that has a thoughts of its personal. Take a protracted right-hander and the gasoline ranges go up by two notches. Park the Hunter on its aspect stand and instantly it’s in reserve. 

The mildly canted ahead driving place isn’t supreme for lengthy journeys both. Couple that with the seat and suspension and also you’re in for that elusive appointment with the chiropractor. Previous experiences have already lamented on the suspension, so I gained’t elaborate additional, besides to say that it’s well-suited for European roads. 

It isn’t all gloomy although. Take the transmission, for instance. False neutrals are zilch and the texture is correctly tactile. Another feather in its cap is that gem of a motor that permits it to cruise effortlessly at 90-100kph. The fantastic thing about the engine lies within the supply although. It shouldn’t be about getting shortly to 100kph, however cruising at these speeds is the place the Hunter excels at. Smooth. Effortless. And you wouldn’t actually miss the tachometer as properly.

Lastly, all the things that ‘dug-dugs’ should head to Leh, proper? Is the Hunter the only option to do it? While will probably be in a position to scale the mountains, it gained’t be comfy. Rider Mania? That’s extra up the Hunter’s alley. 

Also See:

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 long run assessment, first report

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 long-term assessment, 3,800km report

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 long run assessment, 5000km report