2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Review | MC Commute

The all-new 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a small-displacement cruiser that packs a moderately modern punch while dressed in charming, classic styling. At a relatively low $4,599 MSRP this Enfield is easy on the wallet and its pleasant ride is a reminder to the escape of motorcycling.
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Royal Enfield centers the Meteor around a 349cc air/oil-cooled single cylinder engine for its traditional feel. As part of our testing structure, we ran the 350 on our in-house Dynojet 250i dyno, recording horsepower and torque measurements. This electronically fuel-injected, lightweight cruiser produced a very modest 17.9 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 18.2 pound-feet at 2,800 rpm at the rear wheel. Real-world power delivery is gentle and steady as it chugs along toward its maximum 70-75 mph top speed. An added boost of power would be gladly welcomed here, especially considering the safety factor of having extra roll-on power to squeeze through traffic. Advice: Stick to the slow lane and cruise! Regardless, the equipped balance shaft does an excellent job minimizing engine vibration at any speed.
Light clutch pull and a well-spaced, five-speed transmission complements the single’s pleasant power delivery, proving particularly rider friendly in the tight confines of urban riding. The Meteor 350 is fitted with a heel/toe shift lever as standard equipment, which takes some adaptation for riders accustomed to a traditional setup. A measured 29.7-inch seat height means easy flat-foot contact for this 5-foot-7-inch tester, while relaxed ergonomics boost comfort and ease of use-a nice touch for less experienced riders.
Tight dimensions, a measured 421-pound wet weight, 55.1 inch wheelbase, and a low center of gravity make for a neutral ride with great straight line stability. The 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel combination helps here, while adding to the traditional classic cruiser aesthetics. To add to that, a nonadjustable 41mm telescopic fork and preload-adjustable twin-tube emulsion shocks offer an awesome balance of small-bump compliance and big-hit support for the imperfections found on southern California tarmac.
The unimpressive braking performance is a reminder that the Meteor 350 isn’t made as a sporting machine. Brought to a halt via a single two-piston caliper clamping to a 300mm disc up front and single-piston caliper with a 270mm disc at the rear, the 350 recorded a measured 159 ft. 60-to-0 stopping distance. For reference, similar sized machines record in the low 140 foot range. Poor lever feel worsens the problem by limiting the understanding of brake pressure to the rider. The combination robs confidence in tricky situations, and might not be attractive to beginner riders.
Still, Enfield engineers packed a modern punch to the Meteor in the form of the Tripper navigation function found on the right side of the instrument cluster. Tripper is powered by Google Maps, pairing via Bluetooth with the Royal Enfield mobile app for turn-by-turn directions. Simplistic design makes for easy navigation and connection to the motorcycle, ultimately adding a welcomed 21st century feature to this budget-friendly model. An analog tachometer and small LCD display also display relevant information.
The 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a pleasant ride in a budget-conscious package, but leaves engine and braking performance to be desired. Added grunt and stopping power would make the 350 more attractive in every riding scenario while adding a degree of safety useful to every rider. Regardless, the Enfield is a peaceful ride with a no-rush attitude that acts as a reminder to the simplicity of motorcycling.
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[@ron091]

"Less is better" After starting out on a 1973 Honda CB350 four, and now driving a Himalayan for 2 years, I realize all the Harleys that I used to ride were just me not realizing that marketing and peer pressure took me away from what real motorcycling can be. Now along comes the Meteor to reinforce this late-to-life understanding. I can definitely see one of these alongside the Himmy in my garage. Thanks!

[@abartakbhattacharya4475]

I'll take your experience from the point of authority. I still dream of owning a fat boy one day. But what you said sounds so much like my father. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@Amory98]

@@abartakbhattacharya4475 and I a fat bob. Nothing else, just one motorcycle, and that'll be my life's partner, keeping it simple.

[@viswasrujith8426]

Later in the year RE is going to introduce the 650 meteor called Shotgun. It's in final stage testing you can see Spy video here on youtube.

[@nomadbanda9562]

Very well said sir, biking is not all about power or hps it's the comfort and joy u get from it.

[@jjmoto6078]

That’s funny. I also started on a CB350 four, a 74 model in black, then just recently purchased a Himalayan. Great motorcycles, ride safe.

[@cyanide1739]

It is probably the most comfortable cruiser ive ridden. I recommend everyone a test ride.

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

I feel like most cruisers are comfortable

[@mohanvarma7733]

Which cruisers have you ridden?

[@megalumpproductions5362]

@@thedoghouse8900 Love that "terribly comfortable" rating. That's what I'm hoping for with this little beauty!

[@abhishekdhibar9641]

Slow af

[@GunDaDost]

@@thedoghouse8900 congratulations.. happy and safe riding..

[@StratfordWingRider]

I love how unlike a lot of bikes, Royal Enfield aren’t slammed for low power numbers and a heavier weight, they are appreciated for their style, sound and ride. Very cool. Would love to try one.

[@StratfordWingRider]

@@KLRJUNE - I guess it depends where you ride too. I ride a 250 in NZ, which is not considered big enough by Kiwi standard, however in Asia or India it’s considered a sports tourer and very sought after for reliability. I appreciate that Royal Enfield is embracing a niche and doing it very well. (My understanding is they used to be poorly built and unreliable, but that has changed)

[@MWSCK]

Miss my RE Classic 350 back when I worked in India, such a comfort and easy to maintain bike

[@p.chakraborty4453]

That's a great bike, it's the most popular bike in the whole of india , only 2nd to a local brand cheaper bike.

[@daveinwla6360]

Living in S. California (along the 405 freeway!), I agree with your assessments. But in states (and countries) with more rural or more scenic routes, I'd get this bike. It's the combination of retro styling, purchase price, insurance cost, and fuel mileage. For use in a college town, it's perfect.

[@astro61362]

I went to the bike shop with the intention of buying a Honda Rebel 300. But, I wanted to take a test ride on the Meteor 350 first. The Meteor 350 was so much more comfortable and felt more like a real motorcycle, I ended up buying it over the Rebel instead.

[@johnedward2766]

But power too low 80 km per hr

[@Plough78]

​@@johnedward2766 💩 it can sit comfy at 100-110 kph all day long 🤡 *Crap Game*

[@gobimurugesan2411]

​@why some one wants to go faster than 80kmph on a bike?. . it's very unsafe johnedward2766

[@randombully3798]

​@@johnedward2766 80miles per hour

[@mindspinn311]

Michael you have adopted Adam’s speech patterns it’s freaking me out.

[@timh8490]

Yeah it puts me to sleep. Sounds so fake

[@brandensteele4486]

Great bike! For the price of the car most young people/students get, this is a much better option for us in school or early in our careers. Beats the unreliable civics with 300k miles you'd get for the price. I hope this gets lots of young people and students into riding for both fun and utility.

[@Amory98]

You're delusional if you think a royal Enfield could ever be more reliable than a civic.

[@JoshuaTootell]

Always entertaining how everyone calls kids "soft" these days, but parents are afraid to let their kids ride a motorcycle 😂 Yo, parents you are soft. And riding a Rebel 250 would be a great way to learn how to wrench. Easy, lots of info out there, cheap shop manual, and lots of BASIC maintenance means you spend a lot of time doing easy work to gain confidence. A guy I know commutes on a 300,000 mile (actually, I think 400) and he does a head gasket after 6 months among other things. I'd rather do an oil change every month then a head gasket every 6 months. I started out with a 1959 VW. Adjusting valves, changing oil, and adjusting points every couple of months. I ended up becoming a professional mechanic too.

[@johntharp22]

I purchased a fun, but beat-up 83 Datsun 280zx as my first car in 2004. I couldn’t afford to keep up with the maintenance. I sold it at a loss, rode my bike for as long as I could get away with it, then purchased a 2013 Honda CBR 300r. It got incredible gas mileage, started all the time, was fast enough and comfortable enough for highways and days out in the Texas hillcountry, but slow enough that I could really rev the engine up without getting into trouble. It was a blast, and I recommend it to young people who have to travel farther than bikes allow but don’t want to pay for a car. With small-engined bikes, I’d recommend getting a model with fairings or a windscreen rather than a naked model, as it makes a huge difference in confidence in the highway to not be blown all over the road by the wind. It also didn’t hurt compared to a car in a time when I was dating a lot. Put a young lady on the back of a motorcycle, and you’re already off to a fine start on a date.

[@TheSundaysinner]

I'm a new rider. I test rode this and the Honda. It seems plausible to me that the Honda is the better motorcycle, however this bike was far more comfortable to me at 6'2 height.

[@kenhoward3512]

I've owned a few Honda bikes. The purchase is always a "left-brain" decision, and I never end up keeping them for more than a year because they just leave me cold. They are trouble-free, of course, but that's not enough for me to feel a strong connection.

[@Acideg4spoon]

Glad to see you’re always full of energy, joy and happiness in every video.

[@jameswaterhouse-brown6646]

It’s uplifting isn’t it.

[@kaustubhrai3774]

I got it in yellow as my first bike. It's a beautiful bike.

[@trevorsanchez5782]

What’s the top speed you’ve experienced?

[@wellingtons.cassiano3002]

Down here in Brazil RE should reach good sales numbers, since there’s nothing similar in our market. More dealers, RE, ASAP!

[@AudreyH48]

I think you've nailed it as a fair review. I am a INT 650 owner and Love that machine. The 650 is *just enough for myself to commute on but I'd be lying if I didn't think about the Triumph upgrade just for more umph all the time. The price point and aftermarket support is amazing in the Royal Enfield family of bikes and I think that's probably the best part of it. I could see myself buying a Meteor 350 for my wife as she is learning and would stick around town though and I'd absolutely want to steal it a few times for the fun of it.

[@megalumpproductions5362]

The fun of it! That's exactly why I'm buying one. I'm getting old now and the Honda ST1100 is great for rides with the big boys, but at 700 pounds, a lot to be pushing around, in and out of the garage. This little puppy will be a blast!

[@derp195]

I honestly don't understand people complaining about power. I have the gt650, so basically the same bike, and we can go from 0-speed limit in a handful of seconds. It's faster than any car I've ever owned. The maniac in me wants something ridoculous like a triumph rocket or something, but for commuting or cruising, I don't see how someone could feel like it only just has enough power. It has the same 0-60 as a 10 year old mustang. Edit: and just to be clear, I'm not trying to be antagonistic, I'm just trying to say I can't see where you're coming from. Granted, this is my first bike, but from a car guy, the RE 650s are alarmingly quick if you want them to be.

[@vishalsinghsengar7951]

Motorcycle magazine knows where they are getting the views from😂😂😂

[@Amory98]

That's why such positive reviews. It's a decent machine, but in the US where there are numerous other budget options from the likes of honda this doesn't hold well.😂

[@vishalsinghsengar7951]

@@Amory98 very true, they have to say kind words 🤣🤣🤣

[@JD-275]

Definitely not from the dinosaurs

[@lonelycrona2388]

@@Amory98 it's a brilliant bike and the price is unbeatable, so what's wrong with it?

[@gobimurugesan2411]

@@lonelycrona2388 they are just in Honda fanboism. It's getting bad every day. I know Honda makes good bikes that doesn't mean no one can beat them.

[@kiranm6749]

Royal Enfield touching hearts since 1901😁👍🏻

[@genegoodwin8925]

As far as the heel/toe shifter, you could always adjust the front higher to get your boot under the front of it and just forget the heel shifter is there. Personally a heel toe shifter is not hard to get use to, I've owned several bikes with a heel toe shifter and they do not bother me at all. I could never see myself owning a new Rebel. They may be lighter and more power, but they are also UGLY! The engine on the new Rebels looks like some sort of industrial pump and the bike looks like somebody left a frame out in a field and threw parts at it. On the other hand, I could see me owning a Meteor 350 because it is a fine looking machine. The looks of a bike has a lot to do with it. That's why Harley and Indian sell so many bikes. I live in Ohio and have ridden well over 300,000 miles in eight states and rarely go faster than 65mph. So the Meteor 350 would be fine with me.

[@detachedloop1004]

Heal toe shifters are a lot more comfortable and easy to use. Much less effort. As an Indian that grew up on those on every bike I can't wrap my head around why people would prefer a toe only shifter lol

[@aditsapkota7862]

Enfield is coming with a 650 cruiser with the Interceptor engine in it. Might be worth the wait, if u want a little more power that is

[@kevindarkstar]

@@aditsapkota7862 little more power! Try over double power 😏

[@SantaCllaws]

I just purchased a Himalayan last week needless to say I’m completely in love, may be looking at adding one of these to my garage purely for commuting to college and work. I used to ride a Bandit 1200s and a SV650 as my first bike and sure they were faster but like my TDI decked out with full suspension it’s just way more enjoyable to extract what you can out of a vehicle designed for the essence of it.

[@TerenceKaplan]

Reason for heel shifter... to not scuff up the toe of your pretty office shoes on your daily commute. Or to be nice to your toes if you're just wearing sandals

[@winteronice]

Dont ride with sandals, use proper gear

[@TerenceKaplan]

@@winteronice tell that to, well, pretty much all of Asia, Oceania

[@Lex-Rex]

@@winteronice That's first world issues hommie.

[@Amory98]

@@morgan98801 yet the Americas are never greatful.. always cursing this or that about their country. Such a shame.

[@khaccanhle1930]

@@winteronice Cars cost almost 3 times the price in Vietnam as compared to the USA. When it's 104F in the summer, and I need to drive 2 miles to the grocery store, I ain't wearing my "proper" boots. I can tell you DON'T live in a country where motorcycles are the primary form of transportation dude.

[@apollosguide7838]

I live in brea and the 2022 yellow black royal einfield is my first bike. This review helped. Thank you

[@marcoluoma3770]

This would be a great bike for beginners or for commuting in a big city. (I commuted in DC for years on a Ducati Monster and its power and handling were completely wasted in that application.)

[@midtennmoto7541]

Its amazing that given how budget friendly this bike is, the overall quality of it, how critical in performance you guys are of these bikes. You “magazine” people who invest so little of your own money, are deeply out of touch with reality.

[@andymcm6902]

The Meteor 650 will be an awesome bike.

[@artiecisneros4691]

It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it: extra power and better brakes. As far as the INT 650 the foot peg placement was a deal breaker for me whenever I put my feet down; kept hitting my chins.

[@kiranm6749]

Man I had to watch this review.. I have been following this channel for long time.. now..

[@stefan9945]

This beauty reminds me on my first motorcycle. 1996 Suzuki GN 250.

[@geraldscott4302]

I hope it has tubeless tires.

[@danmanthe9335]

I love the effort RE is putting in to reviving/ expanding the brand. Always loved the look of the Bullet 500 but all the poor reliability reviews kept me away. We'll see what the future holds

[@vscolkitt]

Regarding the kilometer setting on the tripper…. After tapping the Royal Enfield app (on your phone), you’ll see a little circle with a guy (upper left corner) which is your “Profile”. Tap the Profile Icon, and then the gear symbol for “settings”, (upper right corner), then tap “App Settings”. Change “Distance Unit” form Kilometers to Miles. Hit “Done” …. Now your good to go!

[@sharukhattar2185]

Saving bucks for this beautiful beast !

[@billhole4529]

Buying one for my son I had a royal Enfield when I was 16 now 73 love them

[@YA-ee9zf]

Most likely this is not marketed for the US if it’s long highways and high speed limits. It’s more suited for Asia or the uk with narrow roads and slow traffic and slow speed limits.

[@ws8080]

It seems to be aimed at in-city commuters, where parking is an issue and you don't need speed. Even with some highway on my commute, max speed limit is 50mph for just a couple of miles and bike like this would be perfect.

[@donaldoehl7690]

I own a big Yamaha and I almost never ride on the slab. That's what cars are for. This bike looks fun and comfortable with good build quality and style. As I eventually age out of previously mentioned road monster this RE is becoming attractive.

[@marcinpiak3540]

Agreed. It's a town and country bike. With a top speed of 70mph, it's not made for freeways or motorways.

[@billvick7011]

Was at VIR and saw you race. Competitive all weekend and nice job putting it on the podium! In the looks department, this RE350 beats the Honda hands down but the braking performance and low power in class would make me pick something else for my daughter who wants to ride and is looking for a first machine.

[@chrisandrew852]

Its interesting - I've watched so many reviews on the Meteor and all but this review described the brakes as very adequate to good. I finally bought the Meteor myself and don't have an issue with the brakes at all. And as for the power - it has plenty. I have a feeling that some reviewers are just so used to riding big fast bikes that anything smaller is underwhelming by comparison. One more thing, you're right about the looks department. Its not always about the stats and the Meteor has the "X factor" that the Honda doesn't even come close to.

[@sudhansuranjanmohapatra6429]

Most comprehensive and frank review of this bike👍

[@awdrifter3394]

Needs a kickstart. I just watched the video of the RE Bullet 350, the kickstart is so cool.

[@parttimedude5440]

Yeah its there in Every RE bike ...

[@MichaelWilliams-jc2ui]

Heel toe shifter, perfect when you’re not wearing bike boots/shoes! Most peps in India wear flip flops!

[@p.chakraborty4453]

Yeah lmao.

[@beatbox-0712]

Yes but its easy with rider boots as well...not much of a deal bruh

[@p.chakraborty4453]

@@beatbox-0712 not many wear rider boots in india at least

[@geraldscott4302]

I hate heel/toe shifters. They are clunky and awkward. If they are going to sell this in the U.S. it needs a standard shifter. Even Goldwings come with regular shifters. The heel/toe setups are aftermarket.

[@p.chakraborty4453]

@@geraldscott4302 they aren't clunky, some bikes are, it is the international standard.

[@pauld.b7129]

This is just one of those off-highway bikes you'll really enjoy riding if you find B-roads to take. In So-cal, you can get anywhere on roads going 45-55 and you'll see parts of the city you don't normally see. I used to have a Ninja 250 in San Diego, it was an awesome bikes because I almost never took the highway. On city roads, it felt plenty fast, and I got to see alot of cool place and roads I wouldn't find on the hectic highway.

[@davidzavala337]

What about for freeway commute? That's my main reason for getting a bike. I'm a new rider.

[@andybucher452]

Great solid review with a lot of substance. Excellent work. The bike certainly seems to have a lot of charm and good qualities but on the budget more transportation end competing with that Honda and others will be an issue.

[@kantameena9668]

what a beauty....love this Supernova, very affordable and quality Motorcycle.

[@kerouacist]

At 59, I've had lots of bikes right up to a ZX12R ,but the most fun I've had is on simple,light motorcycles like this

[@joecamel6835]

Light for a 350 ? I'ld say not.

[@Plough78]

+1 Most fun I ever had on bike was a bashed up ancient Honda XL 175. It cost me £200, Used it to rip over fields, hills and dirt tracks .. Owned it when I was about 15 ... The thing was indestructible... I called it *The Animal* happy days 🎉 Cheers 🍻 *Crap Game*

[@jaikanths875]

Michael, RE was never known to have a decent front brake performance since the company was revamped 10 years ago. It's always about using the rear brake which gives very good feedback to the rider, but the problem is that the rear brake rotor also fades fast and gives that big squeal which you witnessed. An aftermarket brake replacement is a must for people's safety in the US considering your freeway speeds.

[@PipeOPhile]

I'm considering buying this next spring as a first bike

[@TheHimanshu1988]

I am 4th generation to use RE motorcycle and i would recommend it.... personally i use Himalayan by RE and its been goof three years and i am sure i can hand over mine to my son or my grandson like i got my first from my grandpa, its 1974 classic RE Bullet

[@rossjamison8888]

I love heel/toe shifters. The way I used mine on my electra glide was to use the toe of the boot to shift up on the heel shifter pad and to use the toe of my boot on the toe shifter pad to shift down. When you get used to doing that, it great. No scuffs on the top of the toe of your boot.

[@Kwhopperfan]

I’ve never heard of anyone using a heel toe shifter in that way. That’s an interesting use of “heel and toe” shifter.

[@rossjamison8888]

@@Kwhopperfan saw a guy today riding using his heel toe the way I did

[@Kwhopperfan]

@@rossjamison8888 I just find it funny being you’re supposed to upshift with your heel and downshift with your toe, hence heel/toe, no boot scuffs to worry about, and no catching your size 12 on parts of the bike or your passenger. But to each their own, learn something new everyday. You could always use an adjustable wrench to pound roofing nails, it probably would work, just not what or how it was designed to be used. 👍🏼

[@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.

[@NewSparky97]

Though I'm planning on picking one of these up as my first bike, I think a Meteor 500 would be the ideal version of this bike for the US

[@hokieplaya]

A Super Meteor 650 is reportedly in the works.

[@kugangles9860]

Decent bike by Enfield but with the Honda Rebel being practically the same price, for me it's a no brainer.

[@godwhomismike]

The problem here in the US is that the 2021 Honda Rebel 500 is nearly completely sold out in the northeast, and the 300 is disappearing very quickly where there are still any still left. Per two dealerships in my area, they don't expect to see any more Honda Rebels till December, mostly because of chip/production shortages.

[@m.rraghav817]

In india it's about around 2900 usd and a rebel 300 if released here would be comfortably closer to 4700-5000 usd, cb500x costs upwards of 10 k usd when converted from INR

[@deferencetodusk]

Honda has ABS as an option, which you want, so that's an extra 3-400 right there which is included on the RE standard

[@khaccanhle1930]

Yes but the Rebel is ugly as F---, while this bike looks sweet.

[@tonymann8215]

Rebl is not available in the uk though so no choice for us!

[@stephenfricke9298]

Just bought one. Just what i am looking for. Got the 9+ BMW's out of my system. Round town, see granddaughter, working out and some shopping.

[@mindspinn311]

I definitely want to take a test ride. It seems like a very pleasant runabout, even light tourer. Starting at $4399 and going to $4599 it’s an incredible value. I would probably go for the Stellar or Supernova trim, but I really do like the Fireball in yellow.

[@jeffruebens8355]

I would have a steel braided front brake hose added before riding away from the showroom. My 600cc Honda V-twin with 30 horsepower will go 95 mph, but the vibration is bad above 65 mph and the back shock bottoms out quite easily for bigger bumps. It gets up to 65 miles per gallon, the Meteor probably uses less fuel for its lower cc, saving money.

[@elmoomle4565]

Certainly worth considering as a beginner bike or very practical city bike...at least in Western countries.

[@hwy1310]

I’m 6’3 200 lbs, can ride a couple hours non-stop and feel very comfortable. I’ve had it on the highway, 60-65 MPH….I just cruise in the right lane and let the faster cars go by on the left. That being said, this bike is awesome in the 45-55 MPH range…easy to maneuver, swerve, corner and brake (I’ve had zero issues with the brakes). I’m getting 65-70 miles per gallon, which is outstanding. One of the best things about this bike is it’s looks…..it’s just a beautiful bike. Often mistaken for a Triumph. Turn key price, brand new was $6,500….I have the Supernova Brown.

[@tercelfish00]

I love my honda, but jealous of that exhaust note. Sounds great!

[@johnrocker2986]

Buyers don't care about 85mph this machine gives what few others do, style.

[@elwood62]

The selling point of the meteor over the rebel is that it’s a full sized motorcycle. A lot of bigger people like smaller displacement but generally speaking those bikes are built for smaller people.

[@joecamel6835]

true

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Finally! In the USA!

[@garry9588]

That's one of the best reviews I've seen. Well put together and tests done on the bike other than just a test ride. Oh and believable.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

What a wonderful wee beastie :)

[@davidknowles3459]

The Meteor,is not really designed for fast wide roads of the USA.Around the roads and lanes of the UK,it is perfect!

[@abhishetty2637]

But really it's built for shitty Indian roads where you have to be really brave to carry speeds of 110 kph for more than a few seconds Besides, I think the new RE 650 cruiser that will release next year is more suitable

[@davidknowles3459]

@@abhishetty2637 The bike was partly designed in England at Royal Enfield's new R&D development so very suitable for the UK as all the road tests in the UK have shown!

[@wakashmukhim8616]

Did not think twice n got my self the super nova grey

[@sandeepp6834]

Instead of a car gift this to your son as his first vehicle and he'll be forever greatful to you.

[@BulletGuru]

Nice Review

[@godpunisher]

Wah Guru yahan bhi pahunchgaye 😄 Royal Enfield ki diehard fan hai sab.

[@chris5k132]

Oh great. A bike i see on my street made it here in the channel. Cool. From India.

[@klitedrunner]

If you had to choose the meteor or the Himalayan for general bimbling about the city, the very odd highway and mostly two lane roads at about 60mph which one would it be? A used Himalayan is the same price as this new without otr costs and don’t know which one to go for. Haven’t needed to ride off road but would ride it on country lanes. Although not opposed to getting into a bit of dirt roads if I can find any!

[@donaldoehl7690]

Dealer I went to had MSRP on every RE

[@johby46]

Besides the back seat and screen is there any other difference between meteor and supernova? Cheers

[@godwhomismike]

I think the Meteor 350 is a very good looking bike. I also like the Honda Rebel, but it seems that the 2021 Rebel 500 is nearly totally sold out in the Northeast (US) and the 300 is getting almost as hard to find as well. A few local dealers have told me they are not expecting any more Rebels in till the end of the year at the earliest because of Chip/production shortages happening right now. In a few weeks, the Meteor 350 might be the only option in the segment, as the production shortages with the Rebel have driven the used prices to crazy highs - I have see 300s (used) with asking prices of $6K+ and seen a couple of used Rebel 500s with asking prices of $7500-$7800.

[@donaldoehl7690]

My RE dealer sez no more Meteors til Oct 21

[@ssrc30]

Thanks for the excellent review. To be honest, I found the rebel 300 boring. I love the Honda reliability but that bike just didn't do it for me and I don't really have a good reason why. I'll try a meteor when I can but I'm really leaning towards the Vulcan S 650.

[@lambertj.2892]

I love this bike!

[@brittanyc3282]

What's the point of a cruiser that can't hang on the interstate? I've been looking at the meteor as a potential starter bike bc I love the styling and low seat height and easy riding, but if it's topping out at 75 I don't think it'd work out traveling out of state to visit family on 65-75mph interstates for hours

[@MrJoeblofromidaho]

What does that little windscreen do other than create turbulence to bounce you head around?

[@julianrose810]

You might have a look at TEC bike parts regarding Royal Enfield Himalayan/Meteor. They have some interesting observations regarding the brake pads etc.

[@redswift31]

From what I've heard they plan to release a 650 version in the near future. When they do they are gonna dominate the EU and NA markets.

[@Jim553just]

It is a beauty, but I'll wait until the 650 rolls up. 😎

[@ripmax333]

They are waisting time a money , lots of money.. if they keep planing.

[@abhishetty2637]

@@ripmax333 it's already in the final stages of testing, I've seen a lot of spy shots and it'll release in last quarter of 2022

[@ripmax333]

@@abhishetty2637 i made a quick google searched and took a look at the spy shots. It looks exactly like the 350 but beefed up and with a longer wheelbase giving it a look of a proper cruiser. The meteor is like between a cruiser and a standard motorcycle. There’s also another single 350 from RE to compete with the honda CB350 hyness.

[@theindian5959]

@@ripmax333 RE 650 cruiser coming in April

[@jimso771]

This isn’t a bike for speed it’s for what motorcycling used to be, I would pick this over the Honda any day. Why would you need to go more than 70 on the highway, this is the only review I’ve heard anyone complain about the brakes so it might be just a problem with this particular bike. Love the looks of this bike and it’s gonna be so reliable if it’s maintained properly.

[@gr0ggz]

I've had no issues with brakes, I'm a heavy guy and they're working great.

[@ChadWinters]

Ive had a Meteor for 2 years now, sometimes I think about getting a bigger bike, mainly for interstate touring, really the only time I need more power or a different bike is in group rides and im probably better off not trying to keep up. For my rides its enough power, but I'm over 50 and not in it for the adrenaline

[@adventurevlog8619]

Wow now i m going buy

[@levigato125]

My Himalayan front brakes squealed all the time, so I installed some EBC pads and it’s all quiet now.

[@megalumpproductions5362]

An application of contact cement, left to dry before re-installing, will deaden the vibration between the pad and piston, which is where the squeal comes from.

[@hybrid6692]

But are the brakes more efficient now with the new pads ?

[@leegaoshei]

It’s in kilometres and metres? Perfect.

[@KlingonCaptain]

I hope that it's not impossible to find. When I looked into the Suzuki TU250X a while back, it was impossible to find in the wild. My local Suzuki dealer couldn't even get a hold of one.

[@martijnwils2457]

Now since Suzuki has stopped production of the venerable and beloved TU250X the bike's become more difficult to find than hen's teeth.

[@21cowboys4life]

Would love to know what type of jacket he was wearing? Thanks

[@rickg.5171]

Spoke wheels and chrome fenders and chrome fuel tank trim are available options in the U.K., why not in U.S. market?

[@nexusnebin]

Coz this bike is not targeted for Us where the power and engine displacement matters rather than pleasant riding ❤️

[@jaikanths875]

Is it me or it's just that Michael Gilbert has a liking to review Royal Enfield products since he joined Motorcycle Magazine?

[@caffeineman72]

How would this compare to the TU250X?

[@JoaoPauloSoares61]

Nice looking bike. I wonder if you change the brake oil for one with a higher viscosity it wouldn't make it better

[@megalumpproductions5362]

You are kidding, right?

[@Roger_Ramjet]

@@megalumpproductions5362 seemingly not....

[@shadowmancy9183]

Did a quick search- to get the Rebel 300 to have the same overall features as the Meteor (pillion w/ backrest, heel-toe, floorboards, and center stand), you need to add another grand to it. Not a bad price, but to get all of that and a nav system stock is pretty nice. Priced it out at T-Rex Racing's site.

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

Having ridden this machine very recently (Nov this year) in the UK in Cornwall, where the requirements are VERY different, I would largely disagree with the conclusions of this report. Perhaps because where I live, our roads are very congested (especially in the summer - tourists) and we have no real highways, road travel here is slow, so speed is almost an irrelevance as whenever you think you have passed a slow moving vehicle, you immediately find a slower one. So when I tested this bike (report on my channel now) I recognised it as slow, but charming and much more characterful than modern Japanese bikes. (I used to own a Rebel 500 and currently own a Vulcan 650) that if you re-frame your expectations it does work well. And the brakes on my test machine were almost too sharp! Hmm. Anyway, your review is still valid and more in depth than many others, so thank you.

[@raymondwandell8880]

This guy needs bestie boys sabatoge intro music.

[@rickhill6277]

Any way to boost the HP of this bike?

[@krishnaprakash2155]

This is not a motorcycle for the US, given the speed limits. But for India, this is a brilliant motorcycle and RE has outdone themselves 👌

[@delgande]

Thinking of getting this as my first bike

[@brianfarrell6607]

I'm thinking the same 🤘

[@duncanidaho2097]

Love the aesthetics of this bike, but still lacking in power and braking. Thanks for the reference to SoCal drivers. Once upon a time they were very courteous and careful, whereas now( especially with the ccp virus overlay) many drivers seem to be immersed in their very own video game, especially bikers, and view other motorists as obstacles to swerve around. This bike is more attuned to winding country roads or Delhi traffic.

[@mrpipps90]

Im hopefully going to be getting my first bike this year. I hope this is an option...

[@varun3282]

I saw one in a near by hill station in black colors.

[@robertadams4415]

My wife's 305 Honda dream also had a heal toe shifter

[@sahilsagwekar]

Btw the new RE Himalayan has tripper navigation

[@stephenkinsley2483]

being that at 71 i havn't got, want, or have a need for a smart phone the tripper feature is only any good as a clock, i tested one yesterday and although i liked most of the bike it is a bit short of puff on some of the hills we have around here in the uk and the rear suspension doesn't cope well with poor surfaced roads especially on sharp bumps, however, it works very well on good surfaced roads an acheives the speed limits on most roads without any problems, as with most single cylinder bikes once you have got used to the engine sounding like the bottom end is going to drop out when you are accelerating it's fine, it handled well and braked ok, when i set off from the dealers the fuel guage started off with 4 bars but once i hit a steep hill it dropped to zero and the light came on, it will do the same when placed on the side stand so my dealer told me, it must be the placement of the tank sensor i suppose, the riding position is great for me and the seat is far better than it's big brother interceptor so if you have time and don't want to go anywhere in a rush it makes a good lane wanderer and for the price it's a winner.

[@Kwhopperfan]

It’s a beautiful bike and I’ve heard fuel economy is exceptional. I’d be worried about practicality in the hills of Pennsylvania. I’d definitely eyeball a 650 if they brought one out and didn’t double the price.

[@clydeosterhout1221]

I live in PA, and ride a bike with similar performance. As long as you let the bike pick the pace it is no problem. If you try to push it then it frustrates both you and the bike. The bike handles the mountains perfectly well, but you do learn to stay in the slow lane while climbing.

[@Kwhopperfan]

@@clydeosterhout1221 I ended up with a NC700x as a commuter for now, more versatile and with more power but sacrificing only a little in economy versus a 350 or 400 that would suffer banging off the rev limiter or near it just trying to keep up or out of the way of traffic.. can’t beat the look of the RE’s though.

[@mayukhsharma8465]

US is getting this bike?? Wow

[@danielbartleson5746]

It's a good looking bike, but with a price point almost exactly the same as a rebel 300 and similar power numbers to an old 250 I see no reason to go with the Meteor. It was thoughtful of RE to put alloy wheels on the Meteor, hopefully they will come out with 18'' alloys for the 650s soon. Also, I'm not a fan of the tripper, if I want googlemaps I'll mount my phone. With my phone mounted I could reference landmarks and streets as well as see more than one upcoming turn. I'd much prefer a tach, and I think most other beginners would as well.

[@ripmax333]

Only if you lile the looks of the Rebel, for me personally i will take this RE over the rebel any time.

[@danielbartleson5746]

Looks are a huge factor. Still, 17 HP is pretty gutless for North American roads. I’m looking forward to the 650 cruiser, with plenty of torque, RE styling and that great engine sound, that bike will be a worthy opponent to the Honda here in America.

[@BigCarKilla]

Gotta see this thing in person. I was expecting a cheap and shitty looking machines but it’s genuinely top-notch. Especially when compared to Suzuki’s equivalent. Better put together, better and more cohesive styling, too. And can we talk about the presenter? It’s so much better than listening to Waheed’s horribly-stepped presentation. This bloke is oddly still a little stepped in his presentation, but a far better improvement that Adam.

[@Gherbert1348]

I agree, this should be compared more to the TU250 and not the Rebel 300. also agree on Waheed, I have mostly stopped watching this channel because of his style, I was scared to watch this even though I am very interesting in the bike, but when I saw it was someone else presenting, much relief!

[@interstellargod6959]

You should see one in real..its look amazing..

[@laljeetsinghsangha9970]

Is Royal Enfield Standard 350 available in the USA? I had one in my undergrad in India and have been looking for one here.

[@gr0ggz]

I live in US, bought one last year around October. I love the bike, very agile and comfortable.

[@debopriyoroy]

AWESOME. Royal enfiled on US roads must be buttary smooth. A DC motor version of this would be truely...💥💥electrifying 💫

[@joecamel6835]

We want a motorcycle not gay electric scooter.

[@KrishnadeepYT]

I think this is primarily for women, old people and hipsters. It's an urban commuter that looks cool and a weekend toy for hobbyists. If you really want more power, you could install a big bore kit

[@aronchas]

This or a second hand street twin 2017??

[@nandoospina3345]

The meteor i purchased last month (2023 model) is 20.2 hp and 27.5 NM torque...at least that's what it says on the spec sheet

[@Arthurzeiro]

FIY this bike cuts of fuel at 120Km/h or ~70mph, It can go a little faster but that requires removing a limiter which voids warranty.