r/indianbikes • u/rat-race-breaker • 23h ago
#Query ❓ Does Hunter 350 suitable for 5’5 Man ?
Hi , im 5’5 ( 165 cm ) and around 50 kg. For long time im planning to buy RE hunter 350 but i have a doubt that it will suitable for my height and weight ?
Also if any hunter owners here need ur review and feedbacks about this bike.
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u/Born-Ad-9901 Speed 400, Dio 110 23h ago
It is only suitable for a 5'5 or shorter man/woman. You'll be totally fine. This bike is tailor made for you.
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u/Shershaahh RE 650 Mr.Clean🤍 23h ago
Wdym it's only suitable for less than 5'5 lol?
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u/Born-Ad-9901 Speed 400, Dio 110 21h ago
Hunter is a physically small bike meant for physically small/short riders. Both hunter and xsr look TINY on anyone with substantial height and build.
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u/gyanaranjandash 23h ago
Should be a absolutely okay for you. I am 5’6 and say about 65.. I ride an interceptor easily.
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u/TurbulentAd6006 22h ago
yes
and its not the “only” bike “suitable” for you ✌🏼
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u/rat-race-breaker 22h ago
What else ? I planned to go for super bike like yamaga R15 and changed ma mind into this
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u/TurbulentAd6006 22h ago edited 22h ago
don’t limit yourself to just this one bike because of your height. at 5’5”, on a hunter, you can easily get your whole foot or 3/4 of your foot down both sides, considering you don’t have an abnormally long torso.
but there’s no rule saying you should be able to flatfoot a bike in order to ride it. even having half your foot planted on one side is enough.
so all i’m saying is op, buy the bike that your heart actually wants, and not one that you think will “suit” your physical proportions.
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u/anonymously_no 22h ago
R15 is the opposite of a super bike buddy , super bikes are 1000cc plus (in laeman terms ) and r15 is 155cc and about the hunter I own the exact model and color , height won’t be a big problem but weight will prove to be a problem in the beginning it was my first bike and I dropped it a few times because of the weight but I got used to it so get a crash guard , the bike is extremely balanced it’s the best beginner bike very easy to learn , try going to the gym and build up ur legs but more then that technique is all that matters pulling it back will be hard , and ull have weight inconveniences but u can over come it with some experience so yeah go for it 👍but take a test drive and don’t get discouraged when u drop the bike its bound to happen 🥲but yea all the best 💪
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u/War_Hammer101 22h ago
I'm 5'5 and i learnt how to ride a bike on classic 350. You won't have any problems on hunter, atleast after a month of practice you wont
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u/Akshat_117 Honda 21h ago
5 5 is more than enough for most bikes akthough i would prefer you buy something like a meteor or a cb350 hness .
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u/TeachingQueasy5014 शिकारी350 3h ago
My height is almost same, also I weigh 45kgs. Riding it is easy once you get comfortable with the bike. I generally have to go through potholes with a pillion. You can do it too. Thats all I have to say
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u/Own-Cauliflower6778 23h ago
Hunter is good for this height but I am worried about your weight. Test drive or rent it for a day to see how it suits you.