How much power will the Hunter 450 have for highway use?
A common Hunter 350 criticism is its highway capability, or lack thereof, for large riders or those who carry a passenger. Hunter 450 is expected to correct this with a more powerful engine but it is not clear if it will be enough for comfortable highway cruising. Riders are scratching their heads trying to figure out what the ideal power output would be for a bike in this category, given wind resistance at higher speeds, passing ability, and the ability to maintain speed on inclines. We also talk about how the extra power might change the bike's character – will it still be a nimble city bike, or will it become more of an all rounder? In fact, some are even speculating as to what the top speeds could be, and how they compare to other 400-500cc competitors.
Highways should be fine. Given the 450cc engine will probably only be putting out 40-45hp, it’s plenty for cruising at 70-75mph.
Power isn't everything. The Hunter's light weight design will only need so much power to perform well on the highway as some heavier bikes.
I'm skeptical. More power won't help much, if the upright riding position and lack of wind protection make highway rides uncomfortable.
For sure it will be a huge improvement from the 350. This might not be a long distance tourer but should handle 1-2 hour highway stints no problem.
Depends on what you mean by "highway use." Yeah, for short jaunts between cities. If you’re taking long interstate trips, maybe something bigger would be better.
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How much power will the Hunter 450 have for highway use?
10 January 2025 12:20
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