Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Thunderbird 350 | Meteor 350 Detailed Review and Comparison | evo India

[@evoIndia]

What do you think of the Royal Enfield Meteor and its pricing? Leave your thoughts in the comments below - we'd love to hear from you!

[@pranjitsaikia6052]

Evolution of RE 350's range on all aspects has started which is good

[@AbheejitBhagwat]

Pathetic

[@TheYoutuber365]

Honda Hness CB350 vs RE Meteor 350 Need a on road/off road riding comparison, ride feel, looks and build quality comparison mileage add in anything I might have missed. Something similar to what you did with Xpulse vs Himalayan

[@bdashvlog3959]

Thunderbird 350

[@sirishch]

I pulled rank to test the Meteor. Why? Cause Bullets and Royal Enfields was where I started off my career testing bikes and then cars, and I have a soft spot for the brand!

[@reyonk6603]

A very detailed first impressions. And love the way the RE, as a brand is coming to be. The twins and now this❤️🔥

[@chiraagarunkumar5691]

And as soon as evo dropped this video, unhesitatingly I dabbed the thumbnail. Why? Cause Overdrive was where I first started to see car reviews and mostly by Sirish sir..... XD 😂

[@prasadgandhi4386]

@Shirish Chandran... I actually have a lot of old Overdrive magazines with me, you going over them enthusiastically made me remember how excited I used to be when a new edition of Overdrive showed up at home... Good times...

[@mayankshahi]

What an amazing flashback in time Shirish. Felt great to go back in time. I still remember coming over to Overdrive editorial office quite often starry eyed when I was working with SIPD as commercial executive in Tata Donnelly. Happy to see you around and still persuing what is close to your heart. 🤘🏼🤩

[@pramathewyayawar7857]

Damn you bring back old memories bro. Back in the day bought every single Autocar and Overdrive magazine. The latter just to read your articles. Good old days🙂

[@nitishtoshirouchiha5039]

As Always, Thunderbird 350 will be a Legendary bike for me 😍 Now, Meteor is the 2nd generation son of Cruiser bikes of Royal Enfield 😎🔥

[@ganeshsubramani9168]

I love old Thunderbird ❤️

[@shadowaj9278]

Same and I can't find it anywhere near by me 😭

[@deepjyotibhowmik3845]

Anyone here because you are buying an old Thunderbird 350? 😀😎

[@bhagyammavenkatachalam7056]

Yes 😀

[@deepjyotibhowmik3845]

@@bhagyammavenkatachalam7056 Great!

[@abdulsaboor3324]

Haha

[@animeshmahapatra]

Once again Evo has bought a more relevant video of the newly launched vehicle first. ❤️❤️

[@sirishch]

Thanks!

[@sundarjee3274]

Old thunderbird is handsome looking than this one

[@chiraagarunkumar5691]

Looking at those magazines stand as fables to the Indian Automotive history, makes me crave for them to be in my nightstand.... Glorious collection by Sirish sir ✨

[@malumkumar8015]

Still the Thunderbird purple/blue colour looks best 💜

[@sahajtuteja7572]

Thunderbird was legendary ❤️❤️❤️❤️ proud owner of the thunderbird 350 matte black 🖤🖤

[@factology6161]

Bro should I get thunderbird or meteor?

[@cyriljude3033]

​@@factology6161 Hate vibrations? Want little more speed? Hate cranking in winter morning? Can compromise in the thump? Go For Meteor.... Can tolerate vibrations, Know what cruising in India means, Want real thump, are an enthusiast? Go For Thunderbird350... Psst : Meteor has no kick.... So, first 3-5 years no issues. But , after 5 years starting problems will warrant a mechanic. You can't do anything yourself. 🎉

[@Michael61970]

Miss thunder 350 handle bar position badly 😥

[@krishchait6106]

The shock absorbers length has reduced , from the front if you see the bike doesn't have that tall look. It's a better bike than the Thunderbird , but I still like old Thunderbird 350 ( not 350x) Meteor looks almost like the RENEGADE bikes

[@gauravbhandari732]

It's due to the tall handle bar of thunderbird.

[@praveenp]

Review starts at 05:26

[@AlmostGod007]

Thanks I can’t stand the shitty music

[@mukeshsoni0747]

Thanx for saving my time

[@sinistermace]

The nostalgia you evoke....it's terrific, whatever you review is just soo special

[@Cineglitztamil11]

I will buy the old thunderbird, ❤️❤️

[@bikeify1152]

U will suffers by vibrations

[@bhagyammavenkatachalam7056]

@@bikeify1152 Disappointed

[@arunabiramjayachandran6041]

@@bikeify1152 Not when you the sweet spot.

[@neesay93]

Oh Sirish, you made me nostalgic by turning those pages from the 'Overdrive' diaries. Good old memories, man! Keep rocking!! Cheers!

[@arjun.ahluwalia]

Oh what I wouldn't give to get my hands on a copy of one of those binders! ❤️

[@sirishch]

Wont part with it for love or money!

[@arjun.ahluwalia]

I knowwwwww... These things are sooooo special 😁

[@ganesc]

That was one nice review! And the bonus- walked us thru the memory lane with your old magazines-thanks for that. Pl consider sharing your old special reviews along with the magazines. Wish you get some license to republish those 90’s-2k’s articles. What a period that was... Not everything is about power, not always..

[@neeraj_s]

Awesome video Evo India Team , almost exatly how I would have made the video ( at least in my mind) , first 8 minutes are filled with good old memory recalls , it was just the start of internet or may be just before that , the late 90's and early 2000's !! I used to purchase a month old magazines from Raddiwala ( cause kid with no money) just to look at all those awesome machines , be it car or bike ! I started my biking oon friends Kinetic Honda and then Yamaha RX100 !!!! Bikes reviews are everywhere on YT / internet ,but this video is charm !!! GG

[@omkarkhamkar9388]

Things that stood out in this review... 1) the history lesson.. really amazing.. and no other magazine thought of this.. Especially when the 350 is such a revered engine for RE. 2) I like how contrasting RE can be sometimes. They told the media that the "Tripper" does not have features like call and texts notification because they wanted to keep the experience as "undistracted" as possible. And now they end up placing a charging slot near to thr bar.. where normally one would mount their phone.. So just how "un-distracting" that is?? 😂 3) Yes the 2 valve head can be a bit not so nice in this day and age.. However cost is not the only factor... its more or less to do with the profit earned by giving the customer what they can do with rather than.. what they should be getting.. I used to work for RE.. so I kinda know their philosophy. 4) RE could've revolutionized the 350 segment by introducing an even more sophisticated yet efficient engine.. (single cylinder, air - oil cooled, 4 valve, 6 gears counterbalanced) well yes, making it a reality is not as easy as typing.. but RE is clearly capable, as can be seen from the twins. However they chose a more easy route and that's how the meteor came to be. Here if I may add, RE knew that if they wanted they can price the product way more competitively (again the twins). They however are charging quite a good price for this product. And this kind of matters more, because if it were for the twins, where the development costs, manufacturing costs and other expenses could be pretty high. In case of the 350 though, these costs should be significantly lower. A friend of mine who was responsible for designing the crankcase of this particular engine told me that the quality levels are really good.. but the cost is not sky high.. So you know RE is pinching a bit. 5) RE could've easily provided the end customer more than what the meteor currently offers, and at the same time kept the costs in check. However they know that their products sell... and then making that extra effort wasn't really needed (their marketing dept would've probably been very influential here) With that being said, an effort is better than no effort at all. 😅

[@Shiva-jj6vb]

4th point ➡️ Maybe they feared it might end up eating away the sales of the twins

[@GearShifter925]

Thunderbird was thunderbird... 🔥 I MISS her ... 😭😭😭

[@autoheadroy1140]

Thank you Sirish for the trip down the memory lane!

[@sumanchandralai8758]

1st comment😎 ❤️ Evo India..... Reviews neatly done, as always, with details

[@sirishch]

thanks!

[@Ram__S13]

I still like the Thunderbird 350 compared to meteor 350 beacuse . - It has a good thump sound compared to meteor - Has kick start - Comfortable handle bar - First RE bike to come with LED headlamp projection - Has Tachometer - 20 ltr fuel tank capacity where as meteor has only 15 ltr tank capacity - Doesn't feel outdated - still perform better compared to new bikes in market. - Was one of the advanced bike in RE of its time when it was launched. - It has duel disk brake , the bike launched for the price of 1lakh 70thousand at its time and having duel disk was a great thing as RE didn't offer this in other models. - Totally value for money - When RE TB 350 came to market there were very few cruiser bike in market. By the way i owned RE Thunderbird 350 2016 varient ,now i have metor 350 but still miss the legendary Thunderbird 350.

[@pranaymaurya4872]

Sir why you selled that ?

[@coolclips2986]

Old thunderbird is a Legendary Bike....where as New Meteor 350 is just amazing big brother of this Thunderbird ......Love this both the bikes......just amazing.....

[@MichaelJohnson-tj4kx]

The handlebar and the riding position is why I love the old thunderbird

[@aarya2585]

RE should have done this with thier 500cc engine in the same price bracket of honda h'ness even a 5k to 10k more would have been exceptional . Mazza aajata.

[@vibhupande]

Riding into high altitude (Himalayan backroads), the 4 vs 2-valve fact might prove decisive. Thunderbird worked without complain for me. I wonder how this will fare. Between the two engines, I don't see much difference in torque or power, so the valve thing becomes even more important. Hope you folks can also demonstrate what difference 4 vs 2 valves translates to in both the machines.

[@DHS562]

Started reading automags when i was 12.... overdrive was first mag i got....sirish chandran my fav journalist

[@malumkumar8015]

Mine was business standard magazine!

[@anirbanhalder3376]

u wont belive my grand father still has a eliminator in showroom condition my mom still had her sunny from back then and my uncle has a 15 year old bullet again in showroom condition.

[@krishhvlogs5]

A 4-valve engine with 6 speed gear box and a 21ltr fuel tank would have made this a looooot better...... A 320mm front disc is good for its weight..... I am not going to buy this without above things....

[@AreaofInterestTV]

Why you left Overdrive?

[@neesay93]

Perhaps, he was getting overdriven there 😜🤣

[@jitendrachoudhury8100]

Very detailed analysis with technical logic covering all the aspect, not captured by other so called big experts, love you bro, keep rocking.👍

[@prabhurajmangang2549]

Finally a smooth enfield

[@FoxyCAMTV]

oh enfields were cool 20 years ago but most people were afraid of the kick start...thats why it was more famous among north Indians :D

[@reddykmr]

Riding meteor is just boring like doing repeat thing again and again. But when you ride on the Thunderbird, you get that smile each and everytime. RE launch tb. Even though the Thunderbird was only 1 min: 53 sec as compared to 8 min 28 sec of Meteor, the Thunderbird killed it.

[@tetrix007]

I loved this bike because of just sitting position. And it's Royal Enfield. Superb.

[@JaisonV-it6xv]

it was like a history class. good info but i feel many people will be put off by the video length until they start watching. 👍

[@riteshpatil9031]

Where can I get those books?

[@tejasthetraveller9628]

Actually in 2017 share price went on beyond 30000 but after that they split One share to Ten.

[@SiddharthDwivedi]

After 04 years this machine is still same without any changes ofcourse with a higher price 😢😢

[@shounaksane2293]

Nice video!

[@nachikethsachu4548]

Awesome 🔥

[@sanieldalmeida3872]

@Sirish sir.. You coined a new Indian automotive jargon for porsche.. The Saada porsche 🤣

[@gouthamsankar8879]

Any thunderbird lovers....

[@lordanubysh]

The problem of false neutral in 1-2 and 2-1 gear trasnmission exists in nearly all RE bikes. I think that's the only issue with RE bikes with an exception of lack of power about which I don't complain actually!!! Well that being said RE is the best

[@niranjannair]

Wonder if we get to see this new engine in other RE models like the Bullets and Classics, also as Sirish said with a 4 valve system..

[@pranjitsaikia6052]

Eventually this new 350 engine will make way into RE bullet/Classics Replacing the old-school type engines

[@MD00792]

Thunderbird look and design was amazing. I wanted to buy it but it was discontinued. Tried a lot buying a 2nd hand. But all came with issues. I am from Kolkata which already have higher road tax and other stuff. Bought a bullet standard back in 2021. Now will exchange with meteore. Still searched for thunderbird even now. But well i hear thunderbird has some issue with performance and extreme vibration.

[@alexpvaiphei287]

They lack refinement that’s it!

[@samabala6348]

Why comparing with TB..it was great then and even now with its owners.

[@sanketjain9320]

Can you suggest any bike which has a forward/neutral Footpegs position but slight lean on handlebars? I have realised that would be ideal for my body type and height (6'1'')

[@AdityaSarangi]

Sirish sir - Electra didnt have an AVL engine. It came with the CI engine and 5 Speed GB

[@indraneil8469]

Maybe the bike is good, and actually, it is, but Royal Enfield is slowly losing its charm. The basic mechanism, old school retro look, loads of chrome, the metallic feel and a bomb of Manliness (feminists don't get triggered up, just my perspective). Looks are subjective and many liked it also, but it's not the very design of RE, the design language is though similar, but the charm is different. I would surely miss the Push Rod system and the Thump. I like most of the REs, but this bike didn't touch my heart, this like any other long-stroke bike to me. Soon RE would replace the old chassis and engine from all its 350cc bikes, I will miss the old charm. After all change is necessary.

[@bireshmohapatra259]

Supernova brown or blue or.. Stellar blue.. Inside showroom all models look amazing but outside on road.. which one looks better ?

[@evoIndia]

Brown 😍

[@dwithunbty6003]

Thunderbird or meteor is good please reply I want to buy new RE

[@vickydluffy1092]

Thy discontinued Thunderbird bro and it was replaced by the new meteor

[@bhanuprakash-wz1jx]

Nostalgia as sirish goes through 👍👍👍

[@santhiyagu5564]

meteor rate in chennai and lean guy can buy it ?

[@ShivamPandey-st1zj]

Except proper comparison, u have discussed almost everything 😅

[@AndrewPrem]

Good Review 🔥

[@karthikk6305]

I own TB350 and am never gonna sell it. I can never buy a carbureted push rod engine in my life again.

[@vaibhavghubade2976]

Will they launch meteor 650?

[@nithinmudiraj9455]

Hello Bro I am thinking to buy this bike Supernova Top End Model, I personally ride Fireball we have lot of Heating issues with this bike Any one please tell me about this heating problem We can resolve this problem or suggest me any other My opinion is Supernova if not Classic 350.....

[@aarya2585]

Gaps ,wiring, adjustable windscreen and that rear fender not aligned properly to the chassis should be the 1st thing they should address in the next gen or provide some dyi accessories now .

[@21kartikeya]

Why are you not doing a test drive of Honda CB350 Hness

[@sirishch]

soon...

[@caveyful]

The 4 valve head would have led to a busier feel and sound. I dont feel a small bore/long stroke engine lends itself to 4 valves.

[@cruze86]

I am disappointed with RE because they replaced the cruiser style handlbar of Thunderbird in meteor😢 which now doesn’t feel like a cruiser.

[@v.akshay25]

Is it ok to rev a thunderbird in neutral?

[@evoIndia]

Yes, but not too much, and not just for the Thunderbird but any vehicle.

[@v.akshay25]

@@evoIndia👍

[@Dr_Trap]

My bike tb350 2015 model.. sounds like someone playing with metal rods after bumper to.bumper traffic.. my bike gets all the attention bcoz of that sound😂 ..which is greater than nearby buses and trucks. The problem is from a month after the purchase... Five times tappets .. cylinder heads.. and others are replaced.. but no solution... Royal Enfield is the biggest scammer in motorcycle companies... And the service center guys provide very good solution to problem.. complete 5000 km it will.fade away... Next complete 10000 km then it will solve automatically... Someday they will suggest burn the vehicle ..it will fade away. ..

[@abhishekfb]

Honda riders really should not be allowed to review bullets 😄

[@amareshsajjan9211]

They should kept the old name Thunderbird

[@ChocolatePie-by1ot]

They can't because of copyright issues as triumph sells a bike called thunderbird as well.

[@longtalljay]

Anything in the Meteor to persuade me from buying a used Thunderbird for Rs. 60,000?

[@alak2250]

Pls compare it with the honda highness cb350!

[@evoIndia]

Soon. Very soon

[@rishisachdev7385]

Would love to know your views on Honda H'Ness vs. RE Meteor 350

[@manasvkarlekar]

Starts at 05:24

[@Olive_Chap]

0:02 excuse me mr privelaged ass.. everybody start from small.. i am seltos htx owner along with 2005 alto, 2013 aviator, 2014 classic & proud 1995 bajaj chetak owner.. don't mock someone if you earn 7 digit salary n ride cool bikes.. thats not the character of bikers..

[@kiru4258]

refinement refinement refinement...is damping all the parts,making it smaller and denser??is that what

[@lallantopz9318]

Looks like a pimped out kroll baugh Delhi bike on display.the balancer shaft seems more self congratulatory than for the esteemed clientele which is what it is.

[@butterflybutterflyshow8164]

Where is the kick rod.

[@kimphilbi9109]

Any news on Meteor 500cc??

[@evoIndia]

Nope

[@kimphilbi9109]

Sad ☹️.

[@cyriljude3033]

Royal Enfield has committed a sin by removing the kick starter, they will have to pay the hefty price. I am pretty sure that, they did this keeping in mind to capture their potential leany-teeny-weeny buyers. Sales will decline!

[@runningfellow]

That pulsar edition was my last overdrive.😭

[@vaibhavpatil7053]

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Evergreen

[@ameyabakre4609]

Let go the name of Honda's Hness, that bike is seriously good.. may be even better than this meteor..

[@vivekmonde4099]

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 chalane ke liye kamse kam kitni height honi chahiye plzz reply sir ji 👍👍 Love from MUMBAI ❤️😍😘

[@sagarnavale7218]

this bike can be riden from 5.1 and above

[@adhils9633]

I'd be sitting on a Porche, not "sadha" porsche 😂😂🤣🤣 i was shocked...where are you from bro..

[@igornorante950]

how many miles per liter of gas does the meteor?

[@amazingdude9042]

Bullet is called Doodhwaala bike. that's why people didn't like it much. If you use it then you are called doodhwaala. doodhwaala's ruined it's reputation.

[@ravichouhan6373]

🔥❤️👍

[@shlokzanwer116]

Thunderbird is still Best as compare to Meteor

[@indradeepsingh6741]

Leg guard missing in meteor

[@antonypeter2807]

5:23 thanks

[@ashwinrawat9622]

Whos waiting for a 650 version of this?

[@KrishnaPrasad-hg2ip]

Still Thunderbird 350 king 👍

[@sidlicious7352]

THUNDERBIRD is 💜

[@safaristorme1938]

❤️

[@ganeshm8868]

I would rather go with thunderbird 350 ....

[@AlmostGod007]

Old is more manly

[@TheMARLBORO001]

Nobody can match 20 ltr tank of Thunderbird

[@vipinramola181]

we are here to learn about bike not you

[@AbheejitBhagwat]

How pathetic.. I have had all of them from 1968 till now. Really super duper pathetic rides of waste

[@pankajdhir1275]

If pathetic then why 1968 till now this same?

[@AbheejitBhagwat]

@@pankajdhir1275 it's the new so called bullets you or others ride.. It was a super time when Noone could afford them monetarily and mechanically.. Mr. Dhir.. Have you owned a CB version of a bullet ever? If no please ask some one who has. FYI CB is contact breaker.

[@johnhonai258]

@@pankajdhir1275 exactly what I was thinking

[@pankajdhir1275]

@@AbheejitBhagwat first Bullet we had in our family was 73 model, i personally owned 92 model and now i have thunderbird

[@SouravBesra]

Pointless criticism.