Honest Owner's Review of Royal Enfield Meteor

[@geoffluck]

I have one, it is a brilliant little bike, its not quick, it will hit 75 mph and is governed by electronics to go no faster. Real life mpg is above 80 mpg, motor is a long stroke, so it is relaxed in use, handling is nimble, brakes are fine, tryes good in wet weather. Thing is, it is a joy to ride.

[@mrsmith4662]

That's the thing, you don't need a Superbike to enjoy your bike ride. Great review.

[@tomboyabit]

Every bike is enjoyable different. And that’s a beauty in it!

[@db_1z]

Really like this honest review. I own a new Classic 350 and found all the same… it just makes me smile over and over and over.

[@chadr9791]

A perfect commuters bike, and that man was a great advertisement for Royal Enfield, and don't forget the wonderful Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 ,,a really great bike .

[@tomboyabit]

Interceptor I’m trying next ☺️

[@chadr9791]

You will love it ,,very underrated bike.@@tomboyabit

[@PatrickTimmins]

Bought my Meteor in May and loving it. 52 and just getting back into biking again after some time away. As you accurately describe its fun to go from corner to corner, not too fast and admire the view along the way. I am 6 ft and i also tilted the bars back a bit towards me. I deleted the sissy bar and rear seat, smaller fairing and most importantly changed the gear linkage to a custom made one. Much more precise gear changes and no more false neutrals. Check out Glyn Owen's Bobber build using a Meteor.👍

[@dondle2]

Very easy to put any bike on the centre stand, Hold the bike upright with wheels in line, left hand on handlebar and right hand under grabrail or seat, stand close to the bike and put all your bodyweight on the stand with your right foot, with a gentle backward pull at the same time. Easy peasy with a bit of practice, putting all your weight on the stand does the work.

[@JohnTanner61]

Nice video. I like your sudden realisation as to how engaging it is to ride a small bike fast😁 I have several bikes but when I'm on my Royal Enfield Classic 500s I overtake more and take corners faster than when I am on my Triumphs, because, as you say, you have to work at it and figure things out and it gets very engaging and addictive. My REs are the bikes I always jump on first👍

[@porkscratchings5428]

I don’t want to sound horrible but RE are the Lidl of motorcycles having owned a Classic 350 and the breaking in period was so boring, half throttle, 3/4 throttle, I was to told to keep it under 50 for the first 1000 plus miles. Gave up after about 300 miles, i got zero excite,ent out of my one and I hadn’t the patience for that period so I got a Street Scrambler instead. I called my RE a nut thumper and didn’t really like the finish on it on closer inspection but it was dirt cheap new. Horses for courses, I’m sure their bigger bikes are better but from a price point, very reasonable and they work 👍 Good to see owner’s honest experience on their bikes 👍 Lovely vid.

[@davidforsdike4343]

Liddell do very well. Uk slowly turning into third world country with roads to match.

[@pedrohenriquefernandesvasc3664]

The Royal Enfield's motorcycle are very nice!

[@mantarayal]

Sweet bikes with a lovely motor and plenty of style. Centre stands are great btw. They are far more stable than a side stand (depending on where you park I guess) and in a garage etc, your bike takes up far less room as it's upright. Easier to work on too and your front wheel is off the ground. Stand facing the bike (looking across it). Place your left hand on the left handle bar (you don't have to keep the wheel straight as it will lift off the ground) and take a firm grip with your right hand at a point above the rear wheel. On this bike maybe under the pillion seat. Some bikes have a grab handle. Put your left foot against the sticking out part of the stand, press down to lock the stand against the ground, lean to the right and pull up and back. Firmly. Et voila. Anyway, that's how i do it!! :) And I'm right-handed.

[@weemark67]

Love my yellow Meteor. Colour for me just blends well and pops. I have put many accessories on mine to personally put my stamp on Bumble. The DNA filter and and plate, is a no brainer up grade. Gives it a induction sound. Now have one the cat delete with the Red Rooster exhaust. Although it’s limited to 75mph (real 72mph) it will achieve that, if you wish, so much easier through every gear, also helping on up hills, and the odd overtake. Ride it flat out,and mpg suffers, ride it with in its eco mode 100mpg. I also put low seat, as am very short in leg department. But very comfortable and relaxed position

[@lancerbiker5263]

Fine review ! Loving my Meteor. (added 12 mods) Rear suspension can be softened easily with a couple notches of preload on the rear shocks. Cheers.

[@tomboyabit]

Thanks for sharing. What mods have you done?

[@lancerbiker5263]

​@@tomboyabit Well let's see. Bike is a 2021 yellow Fireball. - Bullet shaped stainless steel licence plate bolts, (homage to original Bullet 350), backrest, premium seat, side tank protectors, larger foot pegs, engine guard, sump guard, fork gators, rear brake cylinder cover, headlight guard, windscreen, Honda side bag supports topped with soft leather bags, and oh yes, and a deer whistle. I "think" I'm pretty much done 😉. Thanks for asking.

[@alanspence1716]

A great review with the interview and your added comments, together with your first impressions. I would probably enjoy this bike in the same way I enjoyed my 125cc bike when I learnt, but was pleased you said you wouldn't buy it - I agree there are many other bikes I'd buy before this one. Plus there are more powerful bikes that you can also have a relaxed ride on when you want to, but can also overtake with more easily, etc etc.

[@philipchard7596]

A good blog Tom boy, more real world and interesting, as your format of talking to the owner, much more useful. I m 72 and still riding my 1250GS, for the comfort,and long distance, plus Tet trials .Like watching your channel , your becoming a Essex girl😂👍I’m living in Sweden but plan to ride over next year see my brothers🇸🇪🏍👍

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

I can't wait for RE to up the power a bit more to make it useable where I live.

[@jobucklandbuckland8031]

great review , ive test rode a meteor fireball and loved it , Centre stands , first thing is they all need different amounts of effort to work but the basics are the same , 1 stand on left of bile facing it, 2 grip laft handle bar with left hand ,place right foot on the centre stand on the bit that sticks out , place right hand under seat on grab handle if fitted or frame , 3 then in a smooth nation pullback on handle bar poll up on grab handle and push down with foot all at same time , as your slim and light you may need to just stand in centre stand so your weight applies the require pressure and pop up the bike should go , 4 To get off stand sir astride the bike with deer on floor and both hand on bars , and push forward with hands and legs , on some you may meed to pull back on bare first then push just to get some motion , grab brake to stop bike running away from you hope this helps

[@tomboyabit]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@borderlands6606]

@@tomboyabit The trick is to lift and pull back in one motion, with smooth technique not strength. Imagine a movement from 9 o'clock to 1 o'clock. A flat surface helps so each side of the centre stand is resting before you begin to lift the bike.

[@brockett]

One of the things I like about your videos is your great enthusiasm for motorcycles. You really like motorcycles and I think, maybe the the heartbeat of a Harley most of all. Still you can look at a motorcycle for what it is and speak about it without having to compare it to any other bike. I would volounteer to show you how to use a Centre stand but I'd probably get trampled in the rush Lol.

[@hughmac7423]

My daughter has this bike, she loves it. I've riden it and I like the motor, but it would stuggle at 100kph with my 214kg + gear. One thing I don't like is the heal/toe gear change. Much better choice than a scooter.

[@ronr6605]

214kg+gear? The max payload is like 195kg :O

[@MichaelMassie]

That blacked out Meteor looks a heck of a lot better than others I’ve seen. I’ll still stick with my Interceptor, though.

[@mrvmermoto4725]

Well done, nicely reviewed, particularly asking questions of an owner. Obviously it's not fast, it doesn't need to be as its about the experience at a bargain price.

[@millinutz]

Back to basics...! Just the way I like a bike to be. I don't need all the fancy electronics on todays bikes. My 2 bikes are from 1993 and 2002, so I have to work to make them do what I want..., that means, with my body weight and my right wrist. That said, it's the biggest reason why the original Katana is better than the new edition. This is a super bike to look at, especially in that burgendy red you had, the only thing I don't like about the Meteor (and this is my personal opinion) is the engine size, I would go with the 650s from RE, if I was in the Market for a new bike. Good review and a super idea engaging Martin to help you out.

[@koushikdas1992]

There is 650 as well.

[@TheStevecaesar]

never been into biking, but looking to do some moto camping this yr..this looks ideal..

[@SaurabhSingh-lr8tt]

The bag on the front guard, doesn't it hinder the suspension travel>?

[@Dan-56]

Center stand drill: Left hand grips left hand grip, right hand grips pillion seat grab rail, raise the bike off the side stand while using your right foot to lower the center stand, “feel” that both of the center stand feet are in contact with the ground……now while keeping the handlebars straight with your left hand, simultaneously put all your weight on your right foot that is on the center stand and pull up on the rear grab handle. It’s a bit of a balance act and requires some coordination, but once you master it you’ll be surprised how easy it is. 👍 One final note…..not all center stands are created equal, some bikes are much easier than others 😉.

[@tomboyabit]

Now I also need an instruction how to take it off the central stand 😅

[@Dan-56]

@@tomboyabit Ok ! One of two ways; Either from the left side of the bike or straddling it, grab the handle bars and push forward while “covering the front brake lever so you don’t roll away. I find it easier to straddle the bike as I can use my weight against the bars to get things moving. (Sometimes a “rocking action” back to front helps 😉). I’d be glad to show you, but there the problem of an ocean between us 😆😆😆!

[@tomboyabit]

@@Dan-56 Always that bloody ocean on the way 🙄

[@charlesemerson6763]

As the gentleman said Hitchcoks are the go to for Royal Enfield parts, they are the oldest Royal Enfield dealer in the country. I had all the accessory parts for my Royal Enfield Continental GT shipped by them to Oz, no fuss, no bother.

[@linsylar7649]

I've never used a central stand on a big bike before. It is quite common in Taiwan for 125 to 250cc scooters and bikes. Face your bike on the stand pedal side, put one hand on the handle, the other hand on the rear handle at the back of the seat, or some place that gives you a firm grip of the bike. Gently put down the stand until both of its feet are touching the ground, that will make sure that the bike is up right. Then put your whole weight on one point, the small area of the paddle on the central stand, and let gravity do the work. The stand should be designed well enough that your weight alone should be able to lift it, but that don't always happen. If your weight isn't enough, you have to step on the paddle with a lot of force, while pulling the bike backwards with both your hands, especially pulling from the rear. There is one final way to stand it, which is by sitting on the bike in the riding position. Step on the central stand while sitting on the bike, level the bike by making sure both feet of the stand is touching the ground. Grab both of the handles, left and right. Kick your left leg on the stand paddle as if jumping up, while pulling your bike back as if you're doing a whellie, but pull more backwards than upwards. You should end up standing on your left leg on the stand paddle, on the ground, with your bike parked. Hope this helps. The third method could be pretty hard to pull off if you're on a bike that is high enough that you can't put both your feet on the ground. Be careful while trying these methods.

[@marcinpiak3540]

Excellent video, very informative.

[@Penros0]

Centre stand - get it level, left hand on the handlebar, right hand on the frame under the seat and roll it back.

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

Can't wait to see you review the new Himalayan 450 when it reaches your shore. 😊

[@A-RA-N]

my story, I had the Royal Enfield 650 Meteor for 1 year, nothing to say, a good bike for trips in the countryside and in town too, quite comfortable, never back pain, on the highway something else to overtake, often in difficulty, it drags, the braking is effective, after a year of use, I sold it, to buy a triumph bonneville 900, it's something else to have enough times on the highway.

[@petterin1]

An excellent Vlog, thank you.

[@chrisb4504]

Martins bike looks so good well done mate.He’s made an affordable bike look so cool 🤙

[@dannyvan5792]

ok if you drive the motor for manny yrars , so you can make a U turn on a road 20 feet wide ???

[@andrewedwards7246]

Tomboy_a_bit...Great review as normal..Great video... The Metor is a good all round classic style old school motorcycle. It just does what its says on the tin...Lol Great price as well. Thanks for the great bike talk, and nice to see you on a little mid-range bike.. Go girl...Love it totally. (Passion is Key)😊🤩😘💋✌🌻🍀🏍

[@garryclarke-kray4071]

What’s appealing for me is the bike is very simple but I think I would go for the 650 version just for a little more power

[@millinutz]

Talking of bikes of this style, i've often wondered why we have never seen you on the new BSA???

[@alexc8920]

excellent review, thank you

[@jaynathbasumatary811]

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[@tomboyabit]

Hello Mr. Jaynath Basumatary. Welcome to my channel. Enjoy 🙏🏻

[@dondle2]

Lovely comprehensive review, you are becoming very professional with your videos. Love it and well done.

[@dannyvan5792]

Does you tink .you can drive a motor ???

[@NoFrictionZone]

Nice bike, but I'm shooting for the Hunter. Great review!

[@tomboyabit]

Me too prefer Hunter

[@richardparkhouse9571]

safe relaxed and enjoyable classic style motorcycling xxx

[@jeffreyhunt835]

I can't distinguish the accent. But I like the bike. I think it would be great around the city.

[@winchester92stevebrook44]

I found that when I had both an Aprilia 1000cc Tuono and an Aprilia 300cc scooter that I rode the scooter twice as often.

[@tomboyabit]

Here in UK?

[@winchester92stevebrook44]

@@tomboyabit Yes, particularly if riding in London.

[@tomboyabit]

@@winchester92stevebrook44 Don’t blame you. Scooters are the best for cities traffic.

[@Ozgipsy]

“For a long time, for nearly two months. “👍👍

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Great channel, I always enjoy the videos . But i agree with you i wouldn't buy one

[@Paul-pb3vq]

Hope you don't have a intermittent hesitation from the engine after about half an hour of riding as I do with mine, and yes the dealer can't find anything wrong with it. 😢

[@tamar5261]

I bought a meteor two years ago, it's great if you take the fuel consumption with a pinch of salt... I'm a careful rider and never hammer the engine, I'm getting around 70 mpg. I echo the firm rear end it wrecks my back in a long ride

[@Trigsbroom]

Are you stuck in first gear? My bike does 85-105mpg

[@tamar5261]

@@Trigsbroom nope. Just normal riding.

[@daveypenn211]

Push down hard with your leg on the centre stand and pull back with bars, it's more like you rotate it around the centre stand rather then trying to lift it

[@tomboyabit]

Thank you. Must try that.

[@kfkwAL7]

He said 1200 miles to run it in… it’s 300 miles before first service / valve adjustment, then you can use as normal…

[@SigitVLowk]

Nice bike

[@DavidLee-et2ss]

❤❤

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

It should have hydraulic valve adjustment and belt drive as well as a kick stater like the 500. Not a highway bike at all.

[@morrisdennis]

Those are excellent 4 the money 💰

[@kevindarkstar]

If you actually paid £300 for the 300 service you sir were taken to the cleaners 😮 in Yorkshire the 6000 service would be about £185!

[@simonchilli2088]

Did you prefer this to the Hunter? It reminds me of your Dad's Yawa🙂🙃back to basix fun and funxion.

[@tomboyabit]

I personally prefer Hunter. Mostly for it looks.

[@simonchilli2088]

@@tomboyabit I know what you mean. All tucked in at the front like a proper little bike.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

It is much more fun to try to go fast on a slow bike than it is to try to go slow on a fast bike.

[@jlrutube1312]

I read that the top speed on those is 99.5 mph. Also Yammie Noob went to India and test rode one and he also got it up to 99 mph. So I don't know what is going on here.

[@tomboyabit]

Maybe different set up for a different country 🤷🏼‍♀️ A few owners comments here says here in UK it’s just a tiny bit over 75mph (on the speedo).

[@iancatlin5985]

ah yes, the art of using Centre stands! 🤣 Us "old ones" have been trained in the dark art 😁

[@melvincain5012]

Not sure if anyone has asked this before, but you make some bikes look small, whats your height?

[@tomboyabit]

I tell it in every video 😅 Including this one. I’m 175cm 5’9

[@simon2428]

TEC bike parts do loads for Enfield plus a few other brands 👍🏽

[@tomboyabit]

Thanks for sharing!

[@simon2428]

@@tomboyabit I have the cam from them on my Himalayan it’s made a big difference to the bike.

[@dry509]

What size is the engine?

[@tomboyabit]

349cc

[@TheBodhisattvaWisdom]

I love you 😀

[@phoneaccount6254]

anyone stupid enough not to know that such videos are SPONSORED! helps both youtuber and the company itself!

[@tomboyabit]

I haven’t got a penny from any motorcycle manufacturer including Royal Enfield! Maybe in other countries creators get payed, maybe other ones in UK get payed. I’m not. I wish I am though. It is a lot of work to make a video.

[@timsatchell6713]

Meteor owner. Put your weight on the stand leaver and lift with the pillion grab handle, almost like you are trying to pull them apart. Just keep the handle bar straight with one hand. Not an advantage being light, slim & trim 😂

[@tomboyabit]

Haha I’ll try. I’m sure I have enough strength left (long Covid seriously messed up my training) 😅

[@timsatchell6713]

@@tomboyabit that's nasty. Know a couple of ppl that have been struggling for more than 2 years. Good luck with that. Don't let anyone stick needles in you.

[@tomboyabit]

@@timsatchell6713 I honestly believe what does not kill us makes us stronger. I learned a lot this year. Hope your friends finding their way through it too.

[@kevindarkstar]

Bet that tool bag on the front will be rubbing the chrome and the paint on the front mudguard 🤔

[@jlrutube1312]

Maybe it's plastic?

[@millinutz]

Oh dear, and there was me thinking you are a professional biker...! Hold the bike upright and the center stand down with your left foot. Grab something stable under the back seat with your right hand, then lift and pull back at the same time with both hands, making sure you do it with a sudden jerk or surge of strength. The more times you practise that, the easier it gets.... practise makes perfect! To get it off the center stand, STAND (not sit) astride the bike and push on both grips, again with a strong jerk..., job done, happy days.

[@justwalkingaround7293]

So it's not good for the motorway. It's not comfortable. It's fast enough to overtake trucks. It's new but feels old. But it's better than a scooter. So unless you have a very specific requirement that has a lot of general restrictions. this bike wonderful? Did I miss anything?

[@fritzk9118]

"How tall are you?" "Just under 6' .... 5'9". " rofl

[@crash121973]

Yah that was pretty funny.😂😂😂

[@johnterry804]

@@crash121973I am still laughing at that as well 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@beforeafter4369]

😂😂😂i mean that is technically true...it is under 6 ft

[@chrism7879]

You should buy super nova that have better colour

[@morrisdennis]

77 mpg estimate

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

Reckon he'll regret that fork bag.

[@user-if1sd6op5w]

J'aime bien la moto 350 meteor mes je préfère la 883 Harley Davidson 1200sporter et les Harley chopper , et❤🥰😘

[@paulcooper5610]

£300 for the first service!!!, You buy a good value bike to commute and get hit with dealer costs like that. just makes a warranty not worth having, you might as well buy 2nd hand and service it yourself that's the only way it makes any sense.

[@deodhavideo]

Hello madam I practice 9 manth before in India🇮🇳 😂

[@kevindarkstar]

If you still have the huge collecter box under the stand that will rust like a bitch in bad condition

[@user-ix6fo1ly4t]

I love you

[@markfarrington4258]

lol

[@ragnarironspear1791]

70mph flat out ??? Ive had TZR125s and RD125s that would do 105 😂😂😂😂

[@jlrutube1312]

That isn't right. Their official top speed is 99. Also Yammie Noob test rode one and reached 99 mph. He did that in India, so maybe England has some weird rule that governs them???

[@ragnarironspear1791]

@@jlrutube1312 an All Speed or Micron expansion pipe porting the cylinder and loads of road racing tuners around here in Northern Ireland

[@martintaylor5879]

I think I agree it's a bike for the sprouting nose hair or is it eyebrow brigade who have given up towing a caravan now the children are all grown up and left home 😂

[@user-rf9me7xm1w]

Couldn’t have put it better myself, heavy bike with only 20 bhp doesn’t sound like much fun. I prefer my lightweight, 42 bhp bike which goes really well (0 to 60 in 5 secs) when I rev the nuts off it. I’m 74 and still like a bit of action ! Forgot to say, my nose hair’s well under control !

[@samiahmed7056]

A vibrating & a heater. Which is also slower than a scooter

[@shinufitnesslover7212]

It’s new j series engine no vibration, refind engine

[@kevindarkstar]

Seriously 😮you ride bikes but have no clue how to put it on the main stand 😩 how did you pass the CBT as an older rider I find it unbelievable that you youngsters don't know simple stuff 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tomboyabit]

We had to do a u turn and figures of 8 on the motorcycle exam. Of all the bikes I rode very few had it. Including my Harley 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@kevindarkstar]

@@tomboyabit I'm old school, I started riding in the 70s and all bikes had main stands, using them was and is second nature

[@deodhavideo]

But fack you Royal Enfield customer service experience

[@dannyvan5792]

chikken you drive a motor and can not put on central stand , ye rigcht

[@leswatson8563]

Evening Tomboy_a_bit. My mp3 player stops me getting bored when I feel the need for music. Otherwise the engine sound and views, even on moterways and I'm good. I fitted a DNA filter I got from Hitchcocks on Saturday. My 650 Super Meteor not only runs cooler. But it's pick-up is much better. Safe riding till next time girl 👍😊.

[@c.h.7580]

Do you like sportsbikes too or just classic types?

[@tomboyabit]

I love sports bikes.

[@c.h.7580]

​@@tomboyabitnice. I have a royal enfield gt 650 but im buying a ktm rc8r soon. First sports bike.. Cant wait lol

[@tomboyabit]

@@c.h.7580 That’s very exciting for you. Congratulations.