2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Review | Is This All-New Motorcycle Greater Than the Sum of its Parts?

How high do you set your expectations before swinging a leg over a $4399 motorcycle? That depends entirely on what you're looking for. Are you an experienced rider looking for peak performance? Or are you someone looking for an entry point into motorcycling? If your goal is to simply get onto two wheels and fall in love with twisting a throttle, then take a good long look at what Royal Enfield has come out with.
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We explore the all-new 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and tap into the basis of its appeal, which is undoubtedly its accessibility. This handsome little cruiser is the gateway-the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is the bike that will open doors for many new riders. It is an ideal entry-level motorcycle that is affordable and accessible in terms of its size, power, weight, and how easy it is to ride. But don't write it off as a budget model, or an afterthought from a company more interested in high-dollar items. The crew at Royal Enfield put a great deal of time and thought into the design of the all-new Meteor 350 and its three different trim levels: Fireball: $4399; Stellar: $4499; Supernova $4599.
The Meteor 350 gets an all-new frame, all-new engine and is purpose-built from the ground up. What results is a very well executed motorcycle, wonderfully attractive with seven different color options, flowing lines, symmetry that will catch eyes and turn heads everywhere you go (and I would know. Because it did during my three weeks with the Meteor 350). You can choose from the blacked-out version (Fireball) with its matching color accents, or the chrome of the upgraded models (Stellar and Supernova) with dual-tone paint and accessory options.
When it comes to the power of the Meteor 350, we're not talking about a whole lot of ponies here. But you already knew that. With the 350cc single-cylinder air-cooled power output that it does have, Royal Enfield created a very nice spread of power on the Meteor. The five-speed gearbox is very well thought out, and the Meteor manages to produce nice torque on the low-end, but not so much that it sacrifices top-end power. Once on the freeway you'll really feel the counterbalancer come into play, and the engine smooths out very nicely, inviting you to cruise along at 70-75mph pretty easily. I'd much prefer a windscreen for highway cruising, but I spent the majority of my time with the Meteor on back roads.
A trip to California's Central Coast wine country in Paso Robles, home to some of the best backroads in the West, was a real treat on the Meteor 350! Cruising in and out of turns, flowing along on a ribbon of pavement as it dips in and out of oak tree tunnels, past vineyards and ranches, was exactly what the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 was designed to do. It's not built for punching in and out of turns with hard accelerating and hard braking. But when you sit back into the low seat and let the Meteor rock back and forth through the turns, you'll find its sweet spot. The light weight and low center of gravity make it so light on its feet, and it will just glide along with a silky smooth flow. That is... until you hit any big bumps.
Suspension action could be softer on the Meteor 350. I feel like Royal Enfield missed the mark on the initial comfort level with both the suspension and the seat. Neither is very supple, which can be a really big turn-off to beginner riders. If you want people to love it, you HAVE to make them comfortable. Perhaps it will break in-and in fact, I did feel a difference in the suspension from my first ride to my last, but it's that initial impression that you won't get a second chance to make with new riders. Cushy seats, Enfield! And a more plush ride with better bump absorption that won't kick lightweight riders (women!) up out of the seat.
The most impressive part to me, and an unexpected touch, is the Tripper Navigation. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 actually has a built-in dial for GPS with turn-by-turn navigation. This is extremely nice to have in this day and age, since we've learned to function by our phones (like it or not). You simply download the Royal Enfield app, which is built on the Google platform, punch in your destination and let the Meteor guide you to your destination. Pretty dang cool, especially on a sub-$5000 motorcycle.
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[@marcoamrcarvalho]

All reviews I've seen said the same thing: this is a bike for a first ride. I've also seen others videos and the negative point is always its maximum speed, but to someone who is starting at the motorcycle world the top speed isn't the goal. Thanks for your review and greetings from Brazil.

[@CrossRutted]

Another thing I didn't think of is older riders. There are experienced riders who are simply looking for something easier, lighter and lower to the ground, and they also enjoy the Meteor.

[@steveb2145]

who needs a bike that will go 150mph anyway??,what speed is most riding done at..probably 50-70 mph..a good comfortable speed that will also allow you to enjoy the journey.. this size makes a lot of sense

[@marcoamrcarvalho]

@@steveb2145 You think just like me. I'd rather enjoy the ride than get there fast.

[@bkp22]

@@marcoamrcarvalho I'm indian but I like Jawa 42 more

[@marcoamrcarvalho]

@@bkp22 Man, it is quite a pretty bike. Is it to much powerful?

[@Johnsydes]

This is a charming review, softly spoken with authority that feels kind and genuine. I am still awaiting its entry in the UK, frustratingly we get very few updates on when that might be. The sun is shining and I can't wait to try out this new Royal Enfield.

[@jlo1446]

I'm still waiting for the Meteor here in Belgium. After 35 years of motorcycling, I'm looking for something really cool and comfortable. I am surprised that you are complaining about the comfort of the saddle and the suspension because according to the Indian tests they put the comfort of this bike in the foreground, so that scares me a little ... As soon as it will be available in Belgium, I will test it and I will also look for the comfort saddle option. Thank you for the test and the feedback.

[@CrossRutted]

The bike is comfortable, for sure. In terms of riding position, ergonomics, the ride itself... it's only the bigger hits that were unexpectedly jarring. It seems like the suspension is just too stiff for me (I'm about 150 lb). As for the seat, the shape is really nice, and I thought it would be as cushy as the Himalayan seat, but it's not. At least not the Fireball seat. I haven't sampled the Stellar of the Supernova, which have upgraded seats. Thanks!

[@jlo1446]

@@CrossRutted Thank you for the answer. I am interested by the Stellar, I love black matt, I hope this version has an improved seat.

[@klitedrunner]

in the same boat waiting for one to demo. I cant understand why a bike like this hasnt been made before.Its no nonsense, stylish, very well priced, simple, comfortable, powerful enough for the majority of people. can see them flying out of the dealerships. there's just nothing else in this segment and they've done a good job of capitalising on that. Ive just sold my brutally heavy and uncomfortable honda shadow 750 which handles like a bag of bricks, before that a ninja 300 which i tried my best to kill myself on, and before that a 125 crusier that couldnt keep up with traffic unless i revved the nuts off it. this is a perfect middle ground

[@themechanicsingh4159]

@@jlo1446 I’m from India ,rode meteor ,suspension is comfy but doesn’t have enough suspension travel,rear shocks are tiny ,u feel big hits .I think shocks same as old classic ,

[@creepy448]

You Test rode it now; it's been 7 months now ?

[@jaydeepsen4769]

What Harley Davidson is for Americans, Royal Enfield is for Indians.... it's an emotion for us

[@joecamel6835]

Couldn't even design it yourself, you're nothing but assemblers don't get a big head over it.

[@jaydeepsen4769]

@@joecamel6835 what are you high on?😐

[@Ballu_exHockeyPlayer]

@@joecamel6835 let me guess you're smoking goat droppings, because it's green and why not? Well you should stop, it's affecting your mental health.

[@lilyruth5685]

@@joecamel6835 Jealous Brits spotted ..He said nothing about designing ..he just compared the bike royal Enfield with American brand Harley and said it's an emotion ..and besides Royal Enfield is fully Indian brand owned by Eicher motors another Indian company .

[@vikramgurung3043]

@@joecamel6835 the british killed left..we reincarnated it..with new pomp..polish.. marketing..sexy model name we savey indians..puke gotcha..

[@thomasjefferson1457]

I own a 2023 Meteor and I disagree about the seat not being as comfortable as it should. It's an EXCELLENT seat and extremely comfortable.

[@allentumminello2343]

Ordered my supernova yesterday at Tulsa, Oklahoma. ETA End of June

[@39.jipinraju68]

me(and indian) waiting 4 months 🥺😂🥲

[@ofsoundmind13]

Allen, how do you like it? I’m an hour south of Tulsa and thinking about going to see the guys at Synergy myself. It will be my first bike but I’ve wanted one for years!

[@bkp22]

@@39.jipinraju68 Jawa 42 way better

[@39.jipinraju68]

@@bkp22 nah,my friend just bought it,its a good bike ,but its so small

[@bkp22]

@@39.jipinraju68 but I will still buy jawa 42 best bike in its segment

[@tamar5261]

After almost 50 years of riding almost every type of bike from a Honda 50, to a Honda pan 1300 I have bought one of these bikes today, ETA January ❤️

[@Christianthephotographer]

The Meteor looks great and sounds awsome! I love the sound of a single cylinder engine.

[@CrossRutted]

I agree!

[@mikedrown2721]

So do I 👍

[@allans7281]

Very accurate video on this bike- well done! I own the bike in California. ( one test ride and i took it home) Good linear acceleration comfortable ergonomics soft suspension over bumps. Love the round cylinder head- very sexy. the heel toe shifter option on it is a classy touch- easy to use. Not sure whether ride it or just pull up a chair and stare at it. To your point- 1-4 gears are very usable around town with good spacing and the fifth gear is an actual overdrive for the highway. I put little 8 inch tubular fork bag on the rear seat grab handle - very functional and looks good. Glad they gave us the wheel pinstriping -nice touch. Happy rid’n!! Allan Califonia

[@miapasternak6188]

Great review! I just purchased the fireball yellow. You describe perfectly everything about this bike. I am a beginner rider and I love it. Just like you say, it is a gateway because I know that I will be buying more bikes in the future as my experience progresses. I am trying to convince my friends to learn to ride. Sending love and respect from northern Indiana.

[@CrossRutted]

Thanks so much, Mia! I hope you succeed in talking your friends into the moto life!

[@khankuota]

I agree with Mia, this is a great review! I also just bought the Meteor in fireball yellow and am loving it. I rode a dirt bike as a teenager and then in my late forties decided to get on the road. I think the meteor 350 is the perfect bike to start riding on! I live in the suburbs of Los Angeles and while I’ve not seen another one on the road yet, I see they are selling really well at the dealer I bought mine from.

[@garyives1218]

Definitely for what it is, I don't think there could be a better looking bike. All in all I think it looks great, and I loved what I heard too.

[@CrossRutted]

They definitely did a great job with the style and execution. It's a sweet looking bike!

[@antapps]

RE always brings it when it comes to looks and build quality. Reliability is still a little bit questionable, although it has gotten so much better with the newer models like Meteor and the 650 twins.

[@kevindarkstar]

How many bike manufacturers do you know that give you a 3 year warranty with road side assistance, that's surely putting your money were your mouth is!

[@Super21083]

Actual and Fair review, Happy and safe riding.. Mine is stellar black...

[@dTm259]

Nice crisp review. 👍 Good to see the meteor and RE getting appreciated abroad. Cheers!

[@pratyushkumarkabi1265]

Love from India 🇮🇳

[@michaelabernathy7013]

Hi Jean, excellent review and article with your friend and his old Scout. I just added a Fireball Yellow to the stable and your comments are spot on. Excellent handling especially responsive to counter steering. Very comfortable riding position but like you I don't get on well with the seat. Using an old foam/gel pad at this time to make it bearable. It's a fun city and back road bike to just chill out and enjoy. Outstanding fuel economy! First tank ran 95 mpg(US gallon). Looking forward to more from you.

[@Brunow007]

Please more reviews! Well thought out, film editing, presenting,... Thumbs up!

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you, Deboosere! I'm definitely working on it. Right now this channel is a side hustle so it's slow going, but it's growing. Your likes, comments, subscribes and shares are helping a lot!

[@JohnInSale]

It’s not necessarily a learner / new rider bike, although it’s excellent for that too It’s just a great bike where you can actually ride and enjoy it without having to loose your licence Great for chilling and because it’s so economical, it’s fab for a Sunday / weekend ride out after using it all week for commuting etc It’s a really lovely way of slowing modern life and feeding your soul 🇮🇳🏍👍🏻

[@mateusgomes6236]

Estamos aguardando ansiosamente seu lançamento aqui no Brasil. Espero que faça sucesso!

[@willyrackham2957]

An excellent review...well done .I will look forward to more of your review s so sensible well thought out interesting without once being boring

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you. Very much appreciate the kind words. :)

[@SK-vd2bb]

Lovely, detailed review. The tone and speed of your narration is a pleasure to listen to.

[@typhoontim125]

Lovely review!

[@soumyajitsingha9614]

Great review really you put a lot of details in it anyways happy to see a Royal Enfield video as I got a 2016 Classic 350

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Have fun on that Classic 350! 😊

[@abhasdash6933]

Great review .

[@marcinpiak3540]

Excellent, detailed review. Thank you and well done. Ride safe.

[@marko1314]

Great review and so very professional.

[@dr.chetanprabhu720]

Very good review, thanks! I liked it !

[@kramnam4716]

Fine review!

[@mrsumesh]

Excellent review. I bought the same variant and waiting for it to arrive for my first ride. Love Royal Enfield ❤️

[@barneygermany530]

In germany we said... "The way is the goal" (or so) An this is the way, to ride a Royal Enfield or simalarly bikes. No stress...only enjoy the streets, the countryside...have fun... it's good for your soul....😎

[@CrossRutted]

Amen, brother!

[@moar666]

Hi! I follow You from México, and i love the way You expleined ! Very Nice and in a easy mode. Keep it going!

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you very much!

[@sud5529]

I really hope you gain a wider audience, your reviews of both this and the Himalayan are probably among the best I've seen on KZbin. And being from India where reviews of REs are dime-a-dozen, I've seen a lot of 'em :) Articulate, beautifully produced, crisp and very original. Keep putting more content out there, you have a new subscriber!

[@CrossRutted]

I appreciate that!

[@ChrisEcklund1]

Great review thank you 😀

[@mohnishverma]

Underrated channel!

[@TheAisiju]

Thanks for this nice review. Meteor is the star in this episode. Best regards from Switzerland.

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you too!

[@glennbradley5888]

Getting my Stellar Blue tomorrow. Can’t wait.

[@pritishsirkar]

This was the final review I saw before booking the Supernova. It has a more comfortable seat and the windscreen like you stated in your video. Thanks for this. Very informative and I felt the same things as you when I tested it. 💙

[@spritual_enlightenment]

People wouldn't agree with me, but I would compare this against Harley Davidson Iron 883. The Meteor lacks the 883's bigger engine, price and noise, but shares relaxed riding experience. It's a good for someone who doesn't demand performance. Now, in Canada, prices are much higher than US. It's not a deal at all.

[@scout8112]

Both well done, both the bike and the clip.

[@soumyabiswas3209]

Love from India.I own Stellar blue.It's amazing to ride on meteor.

[@asmanjaykumar6704]

Awasome review ❤️

[@lowellmartindale8970]

My wife and I are in our 50’s. I have been riding for 40 years; she got her license last year. I bought the Himalayan and love it for what it is. We just got the Meteor for her. I love this bike: simple, easily maneuvered, beautiful. We can’t wait for some country road excursions. Thanks for your observations on this wonderful bike!

[@BassOutcast]

Very cool review! Here in the West, people have become obsessed with having the biggest, most powerful and flashy bike. We seem to have forgotten that bikes are all about "getting out there", feeling the wind, the rumble of the engine, seeing and smelling your surroundings and just being alive in the purest way. It's bikes like the Meteor who still tap into that original energy, and I hope more riders will experience that raw feeling once again.

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you! I couldn't agree more. It's not always about peak performance and big horsepower. Let's remember the spirit of the ride for a moment. Here's a link to another feature article I did from our weekend in Paso Robles, where we shot most of this video. One Fine Day: www.cyclenews.com/2021/05/article/one-fine-day/

[@GunDaDost]

I’ve booked one already and eagerly waiting to get my hands on it..

[@DigitallFlesh]

I put a deposit on mine at the beginning of May. I hope it actually delivers at the end of the month. They are slow coming here in terms of shipping times.

[@karthish9074]

I booked March 10th and waiting 😕

[@GunDaDost]

My dealer told me that they’re getting Fireball and Stellar in this month.. Supernova in next.. looks like I’ve to wait till June..

[@solokinny468]

already delivered ...its awesoooome

[@GunDaDost]

@@solokinny468 congratulations buddy.. happy and safe riding..

[@williamrutter4058]

Great review. I'm thinking of buying a Meteor in the New Year and various FB groups all sing it's praises. I'm way past the stage where speed is important and rarely use fast roads. I'll likely go down the middle 'Stellar' route and customise from there by replacing the rear seat with a nice rack and adding a good screen. Thank you for posting this review

[@CrossRutted]

For the experienced rider, which it sounds like you are, it's a fun little challenge to carry speed on the Meteor. It's no speed demon, but it's a blast on twisty roads. Have fun! Thank you for the comment. 😊

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Alot of info packed into 8 mins. Well done awesome review.

[@CrossRutted]

Much appreciated!

[@thomasshelby8664]

Wonderful... love from india...❤️❤️ Ride safe.

[@petehealy9819]

Wow, great review: clear, thorough, insightful, and I love that you started with a story about your first bike! My first bike was a 1962 Honda 150 that I bought the day I turned 15-1/2 (in 1968) and I've been riding ever since (though not on my first bike!). I've had many bikes (including a Victory Kingpin and a Triumph Bonnie right now), but the RE Meteor has *really* piqued my interest. Your review is among the best I've watched, and I'm happy to become a subscriber. (It's also nice that you seem to be based on the Central Coast of my home state!) Keep up the great work! [EDIT: On closer reading, I guess you may not actually be *based* on the Central Coast, but even if not, props for choosing it as a testing ground! Also, having test-ridden a Meteor just this morning, I agree with you that this is a good entry-level bike; but I also feel that it has potentially strong appeal for us older riders who no longer want to wrestle with heavy cruisers or touring bikes and would like to return to something light, simple, and fun, just like we rode, well, 50 years ago!] :-)

[@CrossRutted]

Hi Pete! You're close... I'm a SoCal native, but I've spent a fair amount of time in the Central Coast. Even went to college at UCSB. :) It's always been a special place for me. Life just seems to slow down a little when you're tucked in those sleepy hills. If I could afford it, I'd still be living there! Thank you for the kind words. Very glad you enjoyed the review! So what's the verdict after your test ride? Are you going to buy a Meteor 350? Let me know. :)

[@ksrinivasarao3623]

Wow great review

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

"so much bigger than the sum of its parts" well said 👍

[@GlennO1961]

True. So true. My first bike was a 1974 Honda 250 XL. God, I miss that bike.

[@timothyprice1916]

Well done comprehensive review, thanks.

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you!

[@charliecole5991]

This is my first ever bike, can’t wait, coming soon.

[@tapanmandal4561]

So much thanks.

[@pn0409]

Was considering interceptor 650 or gt650 as my first bike. After watching your review, considering to this a try.

[@PipeOPhile]

Lovely video and bike, really got me even more interested in getting the Meteor, really conveyed the sense of little 1st freedom cruiser. I am looking to get a bike next spring and while there is appeal in getting a big bang for your bike horsepower wise by going to used early 2000s sportsbike route, I might just do the sensible thing and get a new Meteor.

[@CrossRutted]

Yes, really depends on what you want out of your purchase. If you think you'll be wanting more power, there are also some really great sport naked bikes on the market you might want to check out.

[@guidoberetta9680]

Very nice and complete review, congratulation!

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TitusTolliver-uf4mo]

Very good report. Tks.

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you!

[@drdoolittle5724]

Excellent assessment, just got mine in September and first bike to constantly put-a-smile-on-me-face! Some of your filming looks similar to UK, what State could be like that and don't say New England!

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you. And that was sweet home California! Most of that was filmed in the Paso Robles area of Central California. Here is the feature story about the weekend we shot this video. www.cyclenews.com/2021/05/article/one-fine-day/

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

GREAT VIDEO! Nice music. And of course great review. I have similar feelings about how well they designed Interceptor 650, especially the consistent torque curve through all gears. Glad you were honest about the seat. I wish RE made the Touring seat standard on the INT 650. Thanks for highlighting Royal Enfield's skill in designing and attention to detail. Again, great video.

[@CrossRutted]

I have yet to ride the Interceptor 650 but I hope to someday. And yes, the design and attention to detail on the Meteor 350 speaks for itself. RE did a wonderful job. Thank you for the kind words!

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

@@CrossRutted Your welcome. Highly suggest test riding the Interceptor 650 on twisties. It eats them up!!! Then asks for more.

[@zainabkhan2475]

Subscribed

[@kukubrokenstrings9077]

Extraordinary... Bike smooth, 120 kmspeed ....no vibration... Nice... Best bike ...smooth sound... No1 bike...

[@Unsavagemarauder]

Great review of a great bike……😎

[@SajidWaikhom]

Looks like a no-frill, down to earth, simple yet beautiful looking piece of machine. I am eye balling for beige colour in the Supernova series.

[@CrossRutted]

Right on!

[@vimalraju4628]

Nice commentary sis.... Love from India....

[@archievthapa3593]

Enjoying my RE Meteor Fireball Yellow 💛 to the hilt 💪🏻

[@wedreamlogic]

Excellent review! You have an understated style to your videos which is very refreshing to watch. I have a Meteor in India and it's a surprisingly accomplished machine. What is that lovely Looker of a helmet?

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you! The helmet is Biltwell - it's the Gringo S model.

[@rajatsharma5741]

Amazed to see royal Enfield popular among foreigners

[@CrossRutted]

It will be very interesting to see how it does in the U.S. market, and around the world. Royal Enfield engineers certainly had global appeal in mind when they created the new Meteor 350.

[@CCitis]

We love em in Canada!

[@ashyy190]

More than half of its revenue comes from outside India 👍

[@genegoodwin8925]

I think over the hill seniors like me also will enjoy such a motorcycle. I've been riding since the early 60's and yes I own a Harley, but I still like smaller bikes and I think old gizzers like me will enjoy riding such a bike. Sometimes a smaller bike is a lot more fun than a large heavy gizzer glider.

[@vxplore]

Just ordered SuperNova ... From Texas.... Can't wait to geting hands on 👍🏻

[@CrossRutted]

Right on!

[@lucasbuff8451]

Very Nice bike and video!! Im from Brazil and Im about to order mine

[@CrossRutted]

Good choice!

[@CoisasdoDavid]

Very nice Review, greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷😊

[@CrossRutted]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lokeleenP]

Fireball was love at first sight. And it look better than higher variant.

[@RohitSingh-pq8ss]

that is called Blonde with Bike both are so eye relaxing👌👌being owner of supernova ..love your satisfactory review that i choose right.

[@CrossRutted]

Haha thank you!

[@jitheshkchandran3799]

Planing to buy one, Fireball black ❤️

[@andytopley314]

Excellent review, maybe a technical specs vid next? Something to bear in mind is that RE are aiming products at a global market and that in many parts of the world this bike represents a mid-size, affordable package that is practical enough for everyday use. I predict great success for RE with this bike

[@CrossRutted]

Hi Andy, and thank you! Couple reasons I didn't dive into technical specs, the foremost being that this bike isn't about outright performance. The deeper you dive into specs, the more you'll miss the big picture, which is the accessibility factor, in my opinion. So that was my focus here. The other reason is because every other review out there will dig into the technical figures. My goal is always to showcase who this bike is for, rather than is it good or bad. My goal here was to paint the picture of the sheer joy of riding a motorcycle (hopefully to women riders!) and show the Meteor 350 for what it does best - open doors to the freedom of the open road. Thanks again!

[@archievthapa3593]

The opening music is superrrrrrrr 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@midhunmathewprasad1247]

Wow u driving like a pro. Love from INDIA

[@CCitis]

Its a good looking bike!

[@zainabkhan2475]

Booked my Meteor 350 stellar glossy black yesterday... 😀😀🇮🇳

[@DieUnendlichkeit1]

I like the Meteor , many greetings from Germany 😊

[@CrossRutted]

Danke!

[@choco143able]

I loved ❤️it

[@WillerASCruz]

Awesome video! I have a Stellar Red, and I’m quite happy with it. Can you please identify the song in the beginning of your video? I really liked it.

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you, I'm so glad you liked it! The song is called Brand New Year by Joseph. I downloaded it from PremiumBeats.com. Thanks!

[@CrossRutted]

For more with the 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350, check out this Cycle News feature: "One Fine Day" www.cyclenews.com/2021/05/article/one-fine-day/ It's the story of our weekend in Paso Robles, California, where most of this video was shot. Enjoy!

[@MS81RIDER]

Keep it up

[@daraiussanjana6977]

Very informative video and beautiful location too. Love from India❤️ though in India we get more options in smaller capacity engine's like Suzuki Intruder 150 and Bajaj Avenger 160 but this can't be ignored so definitely worth buying.

[@CrossRutted]

In the U.S. a small displacement like a 150 would not be allowed on the highway. This is probably why they are less popular here. Many places you need to go on the highway in order to get around--especially in California.

[@victoriousrufus6747]

Please do some research before making a fool of yourself by thrusting crap local brands in comparison with international brands built to match each country’s motor rules!

[@victoriousrufus6747]

Nobody knows what’s a bajaj outside the subcontinent!

[@MrAndrew1953]

Nice review. Good commuter, outer suburb bike that includes short trips on freeways. Power is adequate and single cylinder should mean low maintenance costs. I’d add a screen and a large top box on the back - I don’t need a pillion seat.

[@CrossRutted]

That sounds like a good setup. Storage and some wind protection would have been nice. And a softer seat!

[@pradeepzee125]

Very nice I like very much

[@sourabhkasbe6425]

Great review 👍 I owned this bike and it is so low on power and rear suspension is hard as well

[@CrossRutted]

I only had the bike for three weeks, but felt the suspension and the seat break in a little bit in that time. Let me know if yours feels any better after a month or so.

[@beatbox-0712]

I own this bike I must say its above my expectations....I test rode Jawa2.0 ,Honda CB350 and Royal Enfield meteor and chose this one

[@CrossRutted]

It exceeded my expectations, too. It's an unlikely suspect, and that's yet another thing I love about it! Congrats on the new Royal!

[@sonamwangchuk8655]

Great review. Agree with everything said. I own the same red one. It's been happy riding 😊

[@CrossRutted]

Awesome! Thanks for watching. Glad to hear you're enjoying the Meteor, too!

[@markymarknj]

That was a good review, but as a Meteor 350 owner myself, I have a bone to pick with you: it's not just a beginner's bike or a lady's bike. I owned 10-11 bikes before I got my Meteor in September, including a 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100. I've had the big, fast bikes; I've lived through that and lived to tell about it. Though I'm no Valentino Rossi, I have some experience undder m y belt. You know what? I LOVE MY METEOR! It's among the best bikes I've ever owned. To put it another way, it's helping me discover WHY I started riding in the first place... At my age (60 in February), I was looking for something lighter weight, easier to manage, economical, and fun. The vast majority of my rides are on local back roads for an hour or so; some trips along the river; and the occasional day trip thrown in. For the way I use a bike now, anything bigger or aster oulde SERIOUS OVERKILL! A lot of us older guys are downsizing our bikes. Not only have I downsized the bikes I ride; my neighbor did too, He used to have a Yamaha Venture, which was Yamaha's effort at making a bike to compete with the Gold Wing. He just got a Meteor 350 too...

[@CrossRutted]

When did I say that it's "just a beginner's bike or a lady's bike?" And secondly, why is that offensive to you? I'm a lady rider and very experienced, as well. I also loved riding the Meteor, and I don't find it a threat to my ego to call it an excellent beginner bike, because IT IS. 👍

[@dildan1038]

Even though I more prefer RE Himalayan, I liked your review.

[@CrossRutted]

Thank you. And I'll let you in on a little secret... I prefer the Himalayan, too.

[@knifenoob5411]

I do lots city driving in 90 plus degree heat. Will the air cooled motor overheat?

[@helloitsdawn]

@Cross Rutted Can you try to review the Int 650?

[@kmvuniquevlogsjobs2689]

I booked meteor 350 fireball custom white on Feb 11th still waiting ❤️ for delevery

[@kmvuniquevlogsjobs2689]

@@prajwalmc6251 did u got your bike

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

Royal Enfield is on a roll. It has so much in store for the next 12-24 months. The following models are up for launch - Classic Roadster Shotgun Hunter Sherpa Scram Flying Flea and An Electric Motorcyle Also BSA will be launching its 650cc motorcycle by the end of the year.

[@Reddylion]

Nice bike

[@kashmiripandit754]

Nice

[@amarg2199]

very nice explanation. tomorrow i will check loan options. 265000 top model. almost 3600 US dollars.

[@venkata9453]

Hi Jean, thanks for the video, got to know lot of details. I am looking to buy beginner bike, unfortunately Meteor is back ordered till Fall here in east coast. Wanted to know if this Bike can keep up on the freeway? Also, when compared to Rebel and Vulcan, how is this better? Thanks.

[@CrossRutted]

Hi Venkata. Sorry for the late reply. The Meteor can cruise on the freeway about 70, but without much wind protection (at least not the Fireball like I had), it's not the ideal place to be. I found it much more comfortable on back roads and cruising through town. I can't really compare it to the Rebel or the Vulcan as I haven't ridden either of those recently. Although that would be a very interesting comparison... 😊