![road tripper pants road tripper pants](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/75/b5/ae/75b5ae1b76a358aa449dbd051e30d2b8.jpg)
![road tripper pants road tripper pants](http://s3.amazonaws.com/golftripmedia/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/07141010/Double-Eagle-Club-logo.jpg)
The suspension is tad stiffer at the rear than I like. With the new master cylinder, the braking feels good in terms of both bite and progression. What is unfortunate, however, is that the clutch is still as heavy as the other rest of the family, and becomes a royal pain in traffic. The 181 kg kerb weight does not really qualify as light, but it is a different story when the bike is in motion.Īdd to that the 25-degree steering rake, and the bike is able to weave through traffic as well as any city slicker. The Hunter is also lighter and shorter than its siblings by 14 kilos and 20 mm. This means a fairly sporty, yet comfortable, riding position. The footpegs aren’t set forward any more, and the handlebar is just slightly further compared to its siblings.
![road tripper pants road tripper pants](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/36/3a/a8363aab84b4bd9eb75085ccb02e6776.jpg)
First, the seat is just 800 mm above the ground. The nimbleness is thanks to the new chassis and the dimensions of the Hunter. What you do get is a nimbler ride than a typical Royal Enfield. So if you are looking for quick off-the-block bursts, the Hunter isn’t for you. Any higher and the Hunter starts to slow down its acceleration. You can do 80 km / h very comfortably on the highway, and the 100 km / h mark isn’t hard to reach either. Of course, at the end of the day, this is still an air-cooled single cylinder and as such doesn’t perform as fast as the rest of the similarly specced bikes. Pair that with the short raspy exhaust, and what you get is a slightly higher revving motorcycle that is definitely fun to ride. Royal Enfield says they have changed the mapping on the engine, and this can be felt on the road. It gets the same 20 hp and 27 Nm power and torque figures as those bikes. The Hunter has the same 349 cc single cylinder engine that is seen on the Meteor and the Classic. I found myself shaking the bike around before every ride just to get rid of the excess water there. If you sit close to the tank like me, the water spills on the front of your pants. So, if you are not wearing rain gear, the back of your pants will get wet.Īdd to that the groove where the tank’s cap filler sits. The seat cover tends to retain water even after a light shower. I found one design flaw that you would not usually bother with. I had to tinker with the headlamp’s position a bit to get it to throw further since it came to me pointing just a few metres ahead. I would have liked LED lighting, too, but then again, the Hunter’s halogen bulb does a decent job. Sure, you get the retro-styled switchgear, dual-channel ABS, alloy wheels, and USB charging, but the Tripper navigation that originally came standard with the top variants of the Meteor 350 and Himalayan is now optional. In terms of features, the Hunter is a little simple, even the higher Metro variant. After all, isn’t that why we buy a Royal Enfield? For one, it matches the RE helmet that I have and also stands out from the crowd a little more. In terms of paint options, RE allows you to choose from a variety, and while there are some like the factory black that have cleaner lines, I personally like the royal blue on our Metro variant. The Hunter rides on smaller 17-inch wheels, like most city bikes, but the Hunter’s tyres are fat giving it a very sure-footed vibe. The pillion has a comfortable amount of space and the grab rails are easy to hold on to. I suspect shorter riders won’t have a problem either. Me, of average height, always had my feet flat on the pavement. The rider’s feet always reach the ground. The bike looks compact compared to a Classic 350.
ROAD TRIPPER PANTS SERIES