Considering a switch from the Hunter 350 to a Vitpilen 250 – good idea or not?

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I bought a Hunter 350 a few months ago as my first ever bike. I loved the bike during my test rides, but now, 1500km later, I feel like I've started to build a mild resentment towards it.

  1. The bike's too bulky for my taste (yes, even being the lightest and smallest RE)
  2. The ride is not very comfortable for my height (6'0"). Got bar risers installed, but that kinda made it worse (somehow)
  3. The biggest problem though is the clutch. It's really heavy and tiring to use in the city, which is 95% of my use. I get tired from every ride because of the constant shifting. I thought I'd get used to it, but now I just default to my Ather 450X for day-to-day commutes because of just how nimble, quick and hassle-free it is.

That isn't to say that the Hunter doesn't own my heart; I absolutely love taking it out of the city, how it sounds, how it feels on twisty roads – but my day-to-day is in the city. And as convenient as the 450X is, the small wheels and super tight suspension make my back hurt.

Coming to the switch – I'm considering selling the Hunter and getting a second-hand Vitpilen 250 (same price, no extra cost). It's a lighter bike, with a much quicker acceleration like I'm used to with the Ather, and it's got a quickshifter so no more constant clutch work. All these factors make it seem like a better ride for the city, but at the same time, it seems really dumb to sell a 3-month-old bike.

Is this swap something I should be considering?

Posted Apr 9, 2025, 5:42 PM UTC

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