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

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

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Time indexes:
0:00 Arriving at TJ's Cycle in Austin, TX
3:17 Walk through of the dealer showroom
10:37 Paying the piper... in CASH! (financing "toys" is silly and expensive)
11:14 Hunter first startup
11:42 Hunter walkaround and parking lot ride
23:16 Leaving the dealership, first ride to get lunch
31:14 Resuming after lunch, beginning the 150-mile ride home
37:45 Stiff rear suspension, and back-to-basics motorcycling
43:18 Easy cruising at 55 mph, speedometer deviation is 3.5 mph optimistic
48:41 "Beginner bike" rant
1:01:39 The Hunter's ergonomics feel like an old BMW airhead
1:02:53 Smooth transmission and clutch, feels better than Kawasaki Z400
1:05:40 High beams during daylight hours? Here's why!
1:11:08 This thing is a HOOT to ride! 👏😉👍
1:14:01 The suspension is firm but very composed, no floating or hobby horse feeling
1:15:51 3-year unlimited mile warranty?!
1:17:13 Perfect timing to get the Hunter just ahead of the fall moto-camping season
1:18:40 Winery and vinyard tours in the Austin area?
1:25:10 Reviewers say that the J-series is silky smooth, but I disagree somewhat
1:33:24 Passing the Cotton Bowl Speedway
1:41:15 Entering Giddings, TX
1:43:05 Aftermarket exhaust discussion, where is the catalyst?
1:51:40 The Hunter feels very stable in crosswinds
1:56:00 No cruise control, and I need to build a flat kit for this bike
1:58:00 EFI throttle hang or heavy flywheel effect?
2:03:45 I've burned HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of miles on this highway!
2:07:28 Grand plans for multiple cameras and 360° views for this maiden voyage... NOPE!
2:11:44 Plans to attend the Scoot the Ozarks event?
2:13:27 Phone call from wifey, chatting on the Cardo PackTalk Edge
2:15:30 The seat is comfortable, but I need a seat cover for airflow!
2:19:58 This transmission is fantastic!
2:24:58 Upgrading the Hunter with a PowerTRONIC FuelX Lite to auto-tune this engine
2:29:08 Custom exhaust projects with a couple of local companies?
2:30:50 Scottoiler automatic chain lubrication
2:36:49 Sweet spot for the engine is 55-60 mph, maybe upgrade to a 16T front sprocket?
2:42:34 Entering Bellville, TX
2:48:04 This landscape looks like winter, but 60°F hotter
2:54:25 Taking client calls on the Cardo PackTalk Edge again
3:00:54 The factory horn SUCKS! I'll be installing a Denali Sound Bomb Mini ASAP!
3:02:45 Stopping for drinks after sweating in 106°F+ heat for 2 hours
3:10:47 Resuming the ride home, these tires are terrible on grooved-pavement!
3:27:00 Riding Hwy 90-ALT in Katy, TX
3:38:45 Passing Iron Supply Powersports in Katy, TX... got my Hunter for $1K less!
3:41:07 Need to stop at Texas Traditions for burgers & beer
3:47:10 Front brake line routing is goofy, should have gone under the triple-tree
3:56:31 Back in my neighborhood, closing thoughts after 150 miles
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