Royal Enfield motorcycles have been known to be a hot topic when it comes to reliability. The bikes have character and the brand has a reputation for quality issues as well. Having been a newer model and targeted at a different market segment, there has been a lot of chatter about whether the Hunter 350 retains the classic RE reliability (or lack thereof, depending on who you speak with) or if it represents an improvement. Some owners say they have taken their Hunters to the service center often, while others say their Hunters have been trouble free. The debate typically boils down to whether the Hunter's lighter weight and more modern design means better reliability, or if cost cutting measures have hampered its long term durability. This is an intriguing question that brings up wider issues about brand perception, manufacturing quality and what RE customers expect.