One thing that wasn’t obvious until you ran into a few people who had owned one of the Hunter 350 is that, even with Royal Enfield’s notorious recent reliability then and consistent records now, the new Hunter seems even worse.
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.
In fact, the Hunter has been more reliable than my old Classic 350. The simpler design seems to have fewer potential failure points, and less vibration means fewer things rattling loose.
I have had my Hunter for about 8 months and have been back to the service center three times already. It’s nothing major but annoying little things keep popping up. The Meteor feels less reliable than my friend's.
It's hit or miss. For some people I know, they have zero issues, others have little issues all the time. I believe RE's quality control is still uneven across the board.
I've heard suspension and exhaust issues with the Hunter, but engine and electronics seem more reliable. It’s probably not a huge leap forward, but it’s probably on par with other recent RE models.
I've worked on a few Hunters before, as a mechanic. The good thing about them is that they are easier to work on than other REs, for reliability. They still have some of the typical RE quirks, but.
It’s reliable if you stay on top of maintenance, I think. I’ve seen a lot of the issues from people not riding according to the service schedule or pushing the bike too hard too soon before the break in period is completed.
The Hunter just doesn't feel as reliable to me, as it does coming from Japanese bikes. It has character, and there are occasional hiccups, but that’s what makes up for it. Right, all part of the RE experience.
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