How will the suspension of the Hunter 450 compare to the 350?
Riders have debated the Hunter 350's suspension, with some lauding its urban nimbleness, and others railing about how harsh it is on rough roads. When the Hunter 450 arrives, it will be interesting to see how Royal Enfield deals with these issues. With an increased power and possibly higher speeds, will they stick with a similar setup to keep the Hunter agile, or choose a more sophisticated suspension? Riders want adjustable suspension to dial in the ride, but others worry that will make the price too high. Speculation also exists about whether RE might be using different suspension set up for different variants of the 450, as they have done in some other models.
But I bet they'll beef up the suspension a bit. The 450 will almost certainly be able to go faster, and thus will need to be more stable and comfortable.
I hope they keep it like the 350. It's great for flicking through city traffic. That taut suspension. I don't want it to get too soft and loose that nimble feel.
On the top variant, adjustable suspension is something they should definitely go for. That would really help tailor the ride to different conditions and rider weights.
It's going to be a compromise, I would guess. A bit softer than the 350 for comfort’s sake, but not too plush for sharp handling. Thicker fork tubes and a better rear shock maybe.
They'll pull a surprise and put some fancy semi active electronic suspension on it. I doubt it, but that would be big news in the segment!
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How will the suspension of the Hunter 450 compare to the 350?
10 January 2025 12:20
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