I tried the latest addition to Royal Enfield, It's HNTR 350… yes it's always the Hunter, but here in Europe it will be called HNTR. Ever since she made her first Indian appearance last summer she has been much talked about and anticipated and It's just arriving at the dealership today with a very attractive price: you start with 4.300 Euro. Not only did I have the opportunity to try it during the Italian press presentation, but I kept it with me for a couple of weeks to grind on it’ of healthy slow tourism the way I like it.
And I liked it a lot! Non solo. I think it's one of the best, if not even the best, new proposal for those who want to start riding motorcycles seriously.
One piece of advice that I am often asked for is precisely the choice of the first bike. Introducing the new Royal Enfield HNTR 350 is a great answer regardless of your age. In this video I explain the 5 reasons why it is the best choice for me (or one of the best come on) to begin.
HNTR 350, data sheet
- Single cylinder engine 349 cc, 9,5:1, single camshaft, air/oil cooled
- Max power: 14,87 kW (20,2 CV) a 6100 rpm
- Max torque: 27 Nm a 4000 rpm
- max speed: 114 km/h
- Frizione: multidisc in oil bath
- Trasmissione finale: a catena
- Cambio: 5 marches
- Single beam double cradle frame
- Peso in ordine di marcia: 181 kg
- Ruota anteriore: 100/90 17″
- Ruota posteriore: 120/80 17″
- Fork 41 mm, 130 mm
- Double shock absorber adjustable in preload up 6 positions
- Dual channel ABS
- Front disc 300 mm
- Rear disc 270 mm
- Capacità serbatoio 13,5 litri
- Consumption 2,63 L / 100 km
- Prezzo: the 4.300 Euro
I LIKE:
- Cool look and attention to detail
- engine ready and flexible
- fast cycling
- good braking
- prezzo
I DON'T LIKE:
- original equipment CEAT tyres
- a powder’ small for those who stay on 1,80 m
- lack of 6th gear
- lack of lever adjustments
- rear shock absorbers a bit’ dry
