Royal Enfield Meteor 350 - Motorway/Highway/Fast Road capable ? I test it on a ride to Granada !

[@economicalrides]

Waaaahhh....the live chat doesn't last very long does it ? Anyway, thanks to all who joined it. We should do this more often. Next time I'll post a three hour video of a test image and the chat will last a bit longer :P

[@jamesnoonan7450]

I've just purchased my Royal Enfield Meteor 350 as my first bike, I am 27 years old and have just passed my A2 licence here in the UK. I've only been riding the bike for just about 2 months, but I'm over the moon with it. I was worried after reading reviews following my purchase that the bike was underpowered that it would feel unsafe. However, the bike is amazing. It has never made me feel un safe. I did my first long ride last weekened from where I live in Chester over to Sheffiled to see my brother. It handled the motorway section perfectly cruised happily at 70mph. Then I reached Snake's pass, and I did nothing but smile for the 20 minutes. The 350cc single gave me so much joy and made me so happy. Honestly, I think I will keep the 350 meteor for the forseeable. It's the perfect bike, and I plan to tour it in the future. I might step up to the super meteor in another few years, but we shall see. Great review and happy riding.

[@economicalrides]

Hi James, glad to hear that you are loving the Meteor 👍 I‘ve had Buddy for three years now and I can’t see myself ever selling him. He does everything I need and I‘m always smiling and relaxed, any time I take him out. What more could I ask for ? I‘ve had bigger, more expensive bikes but for me the Meteor is the sweet spot. It is also going to be the perfect bike for when I am old(er) and frail(er), because it is so easy to manage and relatively hard to drop. Enjoy your time with the Meteor James. Even if you do one day move onto something larger, I am sure that it will always remain a bike that you remember fondly. It‘s just that sort of bike ! Cheers James, congratulations on your excellent choice 👍 Garry

[@stevied6286]

Another excellent video with quantified & balanced opinion. I do believe that the vibey zone that the bike has, will settle down to less vibes if the bike is used more in this zone with top quality oil, however when it's a once every now and again the engine is unlikely to bed-in at these higher speeds, however this would be subject to a longer running in period initially than Enfield would suggest which I am looking forward to engaging in once the bloody crappy UK weather improves! Great video!!

[@economicalrides]

Thanks Stevie, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, a bike which is used to certain speeds can become attuned to those speeds over time. It’s why I’m eager to do the odd longer trip at higher speeds now that the official running in period has passed. Now my Meteor needs to get used to higher engine speeds more often, I’m with you there. Although doing 90kmh on the motorway here is not particularly hazardous, it would definitely be beneficial if 100kmh could also be in the “purry zone” some day 😛 Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m a prisoner to the weather too at the moment, probably until the New Year by the look of the forecast. Oh well, I got the beverages in. If I can’t ride at least I can party 🥳🥳🥳 🤪🤪🤪 Cheers Stevie, ER

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Thanks ER. It is a very nice video indeed. When exactly you were there? I gave you the 199th like. :) p.s. Would agree about the vibes and also about riding on highways. I also prefer countryside roads. Always.

[@economicalrides]

Hi RRR, I made that video around mid October. It was cold when I left home but two hours later in Granada it was 28 C and I was sweating in my heavy winter jacket 🥵 Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the like ! Cheers 👍 ER.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@economicalrides Aha, I get it. There very warm and being home cold like hell. :) World is changing. No problem man, anytime.

[@davidklementis5913]

😆 I love the tour since it represents well how I usually view places I ride to. It's just a break and the ride is the highlight. I also think you did great explaining the capabilities and how personal preference dictates how capable a bike is at doing something. Like you, I prefer secondary roads no matter the motorcycle I ride. I've been riding enough and am comfortable (crazy) enough to rip my 150cc mini motorcycle on the US Interstates at 60mph (95ish kph) if I don't have another option. Recently took it on a 1200 mile tour and had a blast.

[@economicalrides]

Haha, thanks David, a man after my own heart. I’m more about the ride than the destination, as admirably demonstrated here 😛 Yes, I’ve ridden a 125 which would barely hit 90kmh going downhill on the motorway before. You just have to be thick skinned enough not to worry about how fast everybody else wants to go. At the end of the day that’s their problem. I’m not trying to stop them from overtaking me if they are in such a hurry. If you look at it like that, with the right attitude, then of course the Meteor is motorway capable. Thanks for your comment, it’s nice to know that I am not alone in how I view things 👍 I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care, ride safely and come back soon David. Cheers !

[@umeshdhond]

I'm really enjoying your rides ER. Thank you for sharing your experiences with this RE Meteor 350 model. 👍

[@economicalrides]

Thanks U D ! For me the best part of making videos for my channel is the thought that others may get something out of them, enjoy them or find them useful. I enjoy making them too of course ( most of the time ! ) but when I actually hear from people like yourself that they enjoy what I am doing, it really does motivate me to continue ! So thank you so much for letting me know that you are enjoying my channel, it means a lot to me and helps to keep me going when the going gets tough ! Take care U D, ride safely and I look forward to bringing you another sensible video soon - as soon as the weather improves ! Cheers. 👍🏻 ER.

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

I'm impressed by this. one man show doing all this. Bravo

[@economicalrides]

Thanks William 🤗 🤗 🤗 To be honest, it did take a lot of preparation and a lot of effort. Fortunately I had somebody here to look after my dog all day, otherwise it would have been impossible to do. It was a big effort but I had promised this video for a long time and you were all so patient and understanding that I just knew I had to make it happen. Also I was genuinely interested myself to find out if I felt comfortable riding my Meteor on the motorway and as it turned out I DO ! Thanks for your lovely comment, it makes all of the prep and effort worthwhile when you find out that it is appreciated. Stay safe and see you for the next video 🙂 Cheers !

[@jonathandeeley6276]

Great video, love your dry sense of humour, made me chuckle! I've taken my Meteor on the motorway (uk) for a 40 mile journey and was expecting to be stuck in the lorry lane at 60mph. How very different was my experience! Once 60mph was reached you could feel a small amount of vibration through the pegs but the bike was happy to continue and by 65mph the bike was running lovely and smooth. The journey was spent between 65 - 70 mph and although a little buzzy the engine was by no means strained or running at maximum rpm. It was a delight to ride and pleasantly surprised by its capabilities particularly when mixing it with the Kamikaze pilots (aka white van man) and jostling for lane position. As you say it all depends on what you feel happy or confident with speed, I don't like motorway journeys either and like to get them over with asap. Much prefer to bimble along on the back roads at 50-55 mph and enjoy the journey. I believe that Enfield class 5th gear as an overdrive and that the bike is happy to cruise at maximum speed of around 70mph all day in 5th. Look forward to your next outing and recordings of it.👍

[@economicalrides]

Thanks Jonathan, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, the Meteor is powerful enough that it CAN be used on the motorway. Whether or not you feel confident doing so is a personal thing, as is how fast you choose to cruise. I think I saw in the video about Meteor development that the engine was designed to run at 60mph all day if required. That’s definitely fast enough for the motorway if you are happy running the bike at that speed. Again, a personal choice. Here in Spain I feel safe enough at 90kmh but admittedly our motorways are much more empty than yours. Thanks for watching and commenting, hope to have a new video for you soon. Stay safe and watch out for those white van men ! Cheers 👍

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@exeterrider]

Good information there , infact it makes me wonder if I want a Meteor again! Saddlebags fault because he put me here lol. Good video

[@economicalrides]

Thanks ER. I stumbled across your channel last night and subbed ! Didn’t realise that there was another ER out there, didn’t mean to nick your moniker, sorry ! Honestly, the Meteor is such an amazing bike, I’ve never become so attached to a new bike so quickly. It’s a keeper. It’s my new best friend, no doubt that I bought the right bike, even though I had to commit without the benefit of a test ride ! I will do my best to keep you entertained and informed whilst also giving you some impressions of Andalusia along the way ! I try to feature different roads in my videos but I might have to give the mountain roads a miss soon, we get snow, ice and salt up there. Probably more coastal routes coming up in the winter months, I suspect ! Looking forward to your Harley review ER ! Cheers. The other ER 😉

[@exeterrider]

@@economicalrides Er, That made me laugh when I saw that. The Meteor is a beautifully refined bike. Perfect for the roads you ride. I will always try to watch your vids but often I'm so busy I will struggle to keep up with them all. But will catch up on them when I can. Go for it mate. Cracking bike : )

[@economicalrides]

@@exeterrider I’m really chuffed to have you onboard ER ! We ERs have to stick together you know 😉 Don’t worry, watch what you can when you can. I already know how much time KZbin eats up when you are creating content and my channel is tiny compared to yours. Good luck with your vids and as I said, I’m delighted to have you onboard 👍👍👍 Saddlebags is an absolute legend for promoting me too !

[@gwynnromano5881]

I carry a bicycle cable lock and pass it through a sleeve of my jacket and the D-ring on my helmet and lock them to the bike when it’s too hot or inconvenient to wear my jacket. Nice video. I enjoy your humor.

[@economicalrides]

Cheers. I did actually think about doing something like that when I got home. Next time I just need to remember to take a cable lock, that’s a pretty good option to be fair 👍 Thanks for an excellent suggestion and I’m glad you enjoyed my strange type of humour delivered in a deadpan stylee 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting. Check out my channel for more entertaining (?) videos and please consider subscribing if you’d like to see my future stuff. Thanks Gwynn and stay safe. Cheers 👍

[@ChadWinters]

can't wait until my break in period is done and I can go over 45 MPH!

[@economicalrides]

Hi Chad, Thanks for dropping by ! In my experience, as I mention in this video, the Meteor feels really comfortable at 90 kph, so about 55 mph. Doing 60 mph feels as though the engine is working harder and is no longer purring, like it is at 55 mph. I've no doubt that the engine can do 60 mph all day but to me it is starting to feel a bit thrashy at that speed. At 55 mph it feels as though both bike and rider are relaxed and in their element. Good luck with the break in period, hopefully you'll soon have it behind you. Cheers Chad ! ER

[@Saddlebags73]

Aaaaahhhgggghhhh I missed the premier. So sorry! This brought back happy memories, and lots of chuckles. The ‘towery thing’ (🤣) the cathedral, is astounding inside. I’ll be watching this again and will have to show Mrs Saddlebags parts of it. Yep, I rocked up to the palace and was turned away. Again, great information here for anyone interested in a Meteor. These Enfields continuously impress me. I often doubt their capabilities only to be proved wrong. Excellent work ER, look forward to whatever comes next 👍🏼

[@economicalrides]

😀 Never mind, there will probably be further Premieres in the future 👍 The live chat was enjoyable but it gets shut down shortly after the video finishes which is annoying. We could have happily chatted for another hour or so. I’ll put a three hour test card at the end of the next Premiere video, that way we can keep the chat alive for longer. That’ll teach ‘em ! I’m glad you enjoyed it SB and I’m very glad that it brought back some memories for you and the missus to rekindle at your leisure. On trips like this I realise that I am more into the journey than the destination. I spent most of my time in Granada looking forward to getting back on the road again. It was good that I needed some footage of the city really, it “forced” me to actually spend some time there and appreciate how nice a city it is. I will return but next time will take a hotel room which will give me somewhere to dump all my clobber before venturing out. Just need to find a dog sitter for that one. The fact that the Meteor was easily able to hold my chosen speed in fifth gear and up some very steep hills was the clincher. If I’d been up and down between fourth and fifth trying to maintain speed, I think I would have come to a different conclusion. But as it turned out, for me personally it is motorway capable, it does all I’d ever need it to do on a motorway 👍👍👍 Thanks for watching, commenting and encouraging, it means a lot to me to have a celebrity KZbinr “on my books” 😀 Cheers SB !

[@Saddlebags73]

Ha, 3 hour test card is a good idea 🤣 I’ve only done a couple of premiers. It nice to chat with subscribers. It was around 37 degrees when we were in Granada. Thankfully not in bike gear. I remember ’Paseo de tristes’ (forgive me if that isn’t quite right) and have photos from very close to where you were. It was lovely to see it again. It’s great to hear how the Meteor performs. I imagine it’s similar to the Himalayan. Nothing tearing but all you need. Celebrity youtuber though 🤣 Nooooo.

[@economicalrides]

@@Saddlebags73 Well you are famous enough that somebody on here thought I might be you, so that’ll do for me 😂 Have a cool day and yes, Paseo de los Tristes is very nice because it’s such a great place to just chill ( or in my case sweat ) in the shadow of Alhambra. Couldn’t believe how many tourists there were in Granada. The only Spanish voice I heard all day was the waiter in the bar where I had tapas ! Still, I will return someday, especially now that I know the Meteor can do it ! Cheers SB 👍

[@Mark-el8sb]

Another KZbinr recently reviewed the DNA air filter and intake bracket he added to his Euro V Royal Enfield Himalayan and noted both improved pick up and top speed. Looking forward to trying it myself on my Meteor. I'm like you - not on the bike to race it, but rather to enjoy it - however having an extra 10 or so kph and improved 0-100 acceleration would not be a bad thing. Thanks for your interesting videos!

[@economicalrides]

Hi Mark, let us know how you get on and whether or not it's a worthwhile upgrade. I don't think you'll increase the top speed of the Meteor, as I mentioned in another video, the speed is being electronically capped at just under 120kmh. I think the air filter might enable the bike to hold more speed up hills and will obviously generate some more induction noise. The only thing is, it will almost certainly make your fuel consumption worse. If more air is getting in, the ECU will add more fuel to compensate, so it will be interesting to see the trade-off between improved performance and worsened fuel economy. If the top speed remains the same, I don't really see the point in tuning the Meteor. Like you say, another 10-20 kmh ceiling on the top speed gives you more options on fast roads but unfortunately I don't think tuning the Meteor will affect top speed at all. Just how you get there and how much fuel you use. But if you do get one, please come back and give us your feedback because clearly we're all interested in improving the bike after the obvious Euro 5 strangulation measures ! Thanks for your compliments and you are welcome, I'm really enjoying having a KZbin channel and creating content for you all ! Come back soon. Cheers 👍🏻

[@GlennO1961]

Great tour of Granada 🤣👍

[@economicalrides]

Haha 😂 I’m glad you enjoyed it Glenn 😛 Thanks for watching ! ER.

[@charliecole5991]

Hi mate, sorry I’ve been abit inactive been really busy. Passed my mod 2 today thankfully😄 just waiting on my meteor now!!! Looking forward to seeing what is next on the channel & hope you are well

[@economicalrides]

Great news Charlie 👍 If you join in on the Premiere at 7pm there should be a live chat icon and we can have a gabber ! Do you have an ETA on your Meteor yet ? Hope you can make the Premiere at 7pm UK time but if not you can watch the video later at your leisure of course. Congratulations on passing your test Charlie, never in doubt🥳🥳🥳

[@charliecole5991]

@@economicalrides they have been saying a few weeks for the last 2 months so my answer to that is no 😂

[@economicalrides]

@@charliecole5991 Brilliant ! That made me LOL Charlie. Oh well, I suppose ONE DAY they are bound to be right ;)

[@TheBugsplat]

Congratulations Charlie,Still waiting for my Meteor as well

[@charliecole5991]

@@TheBugsplat Thanks mate 👍🏽

[@ekimandersom4478]

Great video. I haven’t been on the Autobahn yet, but i tried the max speed on a 100km/h road here in Germany, it maxed out at 118kmh. It just won’t go any faster. As you described, 90/100 kmh is the most comfortable, the meteor will do that all day long. Since i drive allot in the Netherlands where the top speed on the highway is 100, it suits me just fine. Only the weather is not allowing me to drive much lately, winter is coming 😭

[@economicalrides]

A lot of people seem to think doing 120 on the motorway is obligatory. It isn’t. You are allowed to do 90-100 kmh if you choose to. People are free to overtake you if they need to go faster. I used to ride a 125 on the motorway and it would just about hit 90 flat out and would drop to 80 on big hills. Compared to that the Meteor is more than motorway capable, at least for my requirements. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and hope you get some dry riding weather soon Ekim. Take care and thanks for supporting my channel 🙏 Cheers.

[@ekimandersom4478]

@@economicalrides Well people should know that, 61kmh is the minimum speed on the German Autobahn. Obviously you won't make allot of friends when you do 61, but it is allowed.

[@economicalrides]

@@ekimandersom4478 Exactly. Above 60kmh you get to choose your cruising speed. If you keep an eye on your mirrors for cars which may not have seen you and are closing rapidly, 90-100 kmh is safe enough. You can always use the hard shoulder ( Standspur ) to get out of the way in an emergency. Stay safe out there Ekim and happy cruising. Cheers.

[@economicalrides]

Hi Ekim, I'm replying to this post to let you know that your post with the saddle bags link was deleted by KZbin and not me ! Bloody annoying but there is nothing I can do to prevent that unfortunately ! Using the notification of your comment I was able to find that website and those lovely canvas bags, they look really smart. If you look under 'ABOUT' on my channel you can find my email address. If you would like to send me some pictures of your bike with the bags fitted, I would use them in a new feature I have planned for future videos "Other Bod's Mods" where I showcase some of the stuff channel members are going to their Meteors. So if you'd like to, send me an email with some pictures, I'll show the world your luggage solution. Sorry about your comment being deleted Ekim, KZbin didn't give me the option of checking it and publishing it, they just deleted it right away ! Take care, ER.

[@simongilbert2704]

always wondered what alhambra [ spelt ? ] meant , thanks , now i know. bad job if a 350 cant sit on a motorway = but its how it feels like you said ,. i ride about 55 mph on all size bikes most of the time as the wind blast is fine at that speed and i can always speed up when i want,,. your tour of granada shows it is a pretty place, and does not disappoint, even on a 2 stroke 550 i am getting 70 mpg which is unheard of but thats what it does if you ride steady ,, i know a lot of folk wont believe that and me too until i looked in the tank and filled with 5 litres after 80 miles .. if you thrash older bikes yes you will get next to nothing mpg . the fireball does look good for less than 4000 british quid..

[@economicalrides]

Cheers Simon. Yes Alhambra means “buy a ticket online before you come here otherwise we won’t let you in !” 😂 Amazing that they were already thinking about online bookings when they named it 😉 My Meteor hit >100 mpg on a mixed cycle ( other video in case you missed it ) and now that I know I can do motorway miles on it if I have to, it does everything I need from a motorcycle. It’s the perfect hobby motorcycle. Does everything, uses very little fuel in doing so and won’t depreciate horribly sat in the garage if you currently have no time to use it. I definitely recommend it. Take care, thanks for commenting and come back soon. Cheers 👍

[@BelgianDoomer]

made up my mind after seeing this video i'm getting the stellar black plus windscreen, i'll wait 2 months to hopefully get it :D just mailed the dealer!

[@economicalrides]

Hi BD, I was writing that when the chat ended on me. Buy the one you have your heart set on, even if it means waiting longer. It's potentially a bike you'll want to keep forever, so make sure you get the one you fell in love with originally. A good decision in my opinion ! Thanks for joining the Premiere, we'll have to trick KZbin into prolonging the chat next time, was over far too quickly. Take care. Cheers.

[@avitarmageddon1721]

I had to wait 3 months for mine but it was worth it, great bike, I can't fault it. Enjoy!

[@economicalrides]

@@avitarmageddon1721 It really is an amazing bike with so much character ! Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe and come back soon. Cheers 👍

[@drdoolittle5724]

Apologies if already covered but Tripper not used? Great trip, never been there yet so thank you for showing us! My tall screen + little top screen seriously appear to improve airflow around you so top speed and engine effort a silkier affair! ( Mills & Boon ), not that I know!!

[@economicalrides]

Hi DD, no, the Tripper app in the Spanish App Store is still total pants. I see that in India they have a new version where you can drop pins as waypoints. This is absolutely necessary for a trip like this. Our version of the app only allows you to enter towns as waypoints, you can't navigate to a specific part of a town. I suppose they are still awaiting Apple certification for the new version in Europe, I've no idea. The Tripper app DESPERATELY needs an update in Europe. As it is, I can't plan my routes with it at all. If I enter Madrid as a waypoint it will probably get me to Madrid but I want to plan rides with the app, i.e drop pins on the roads I want to ride and then let it plan a route. I really hope we get a Tripper update soon because I'd love to use it, I think it is potentially a great feature !

[@ekimandersom4478]

@@economicalrides I honestly tried that tripper 2 times, and i hate it. A good ram mount phone holder and a short usb cable to charge the phone works perfectly.

[@economicalrides]

@@ekimandersom4478 Yep, although if they update the app and allow me to drop pins as waypoints I would be inclined to give it another chance. I want to look on the map, find a curvy road, drop a pin, find the next curvy road and drop a pin and then add HOME as the final waypoint. Then let Google come up with a route to combine the roads I selected and bring me back home again. For Sunday rides into unexplored areas of the map it would be brilliant. If it also worked that is. We need that app update and then I’ll reassess it. Cheers Ekim 👍

[@nickmason279]

About your Navigation consternation. I had a similar experience a couple of days ago but in a friends Fiat 500 with no Satnav. We ended up using Google maps on the phone and while we did arrive at our destination we taken through housing estates, doubling back and returning on a different route, it was crazy. It was the first time I'd used Google maps in the car, previously I've only ever used it on foot. I later did some digging and Google gets data from other phones on you're route, it then seems use that data to constantly re-route you onto a 'better' route if traffic slows or gets heavy meaning it bounces you all over the place just to keep you moving. Looking back even though we crossed Nottingham we were never actually stuck in traffic. It proved hugely frustrating. I'm hoping I can do something about it in settings. By the way, I've got the fly screen and will be fitting it today, As promised I'll give you my feedback about what difference it makes as soon as I've had the chance to test it.

[@economicalrides]

Yep it was extremely annoying, never had such a problem with Google maps before. As you say, they are probably collecting movement data from other phones to try to figure out where traffic is flowing fastest and then want to „intelligently“ put you on the fastest route. The thing is, I was supposedly 2 minutes from my destination when they totally re-routed me and took me completely out of the city. Not exactly eco friendly because of the extra fuel it cost me. Unfortunately I didn’t know Granada‘s roads at all and couldn’t form my own opinion about whether or not I should listen to Google, I just had to do as I was told. It feels as though they are still experimenting with dynamic routing at the moment and maybe they don’t get it quite right all of the time 😛 Looking forward to hearing your opinion on the fly screen. At 55-60mph on the motorway, for me, the wind blast was minimal I‘d say ! Thanks Nick, glad it’s not just me Google has a problem with 😂👍👍👍

[@mattlorenzi5606]

So is the capping of the HP and the top speed all because of Euro 5? I read that India is quite stringent in their emissions as well. This must be a limitation of a 2 valve single cylinder engine - where higher reving would result in more particulate in the exhaust gasses. Anyway. I think top speed is fine. I'm tempted, the Stellar Blacks are on sale for $5000 CDN!

[@economicalrides]

Hi Matt, we're all speculating about that but I think it is probably to comply with some current or future legislation in some market or other. I've no doubt that some company will find a way to modify and re-flash the software eventually and then for sure we'll find out what RE were doing and the probable reasons for it. In practical terms it doesn't bother me at all, but I get the civil liberty aspect. It's not nice being forcibly restricted in this way. I think the Meteor would probably do 135kph unrestricted, so we're only losing about 17kph at the end of the day. Wait until they start restricting new 12.000 EUR sports bikes, then the sh#t really will hit the fan ! At least with the Meteor we are only "missing out on" about 17kph. The 118kph the Meteor manages is more than enough for the type of riding most buyers will do with it. Heck, as I proved in this video, it will even hold 90-100kph up a very steep motorway in top gear. So for me, it can do everything. I just prefer riding mountain roads at 70-80kmh personally ! Have you had a test ride on a Meteor yet Matt ? If not, doing so could seriously damage your wallet ! Everybody seems to agree that you are smitten after just one ride. The Meteor has something special about it and just feels "right" from the first moment. Oh and the fuel economy is amazing. I love riding for days before having to fill up again. With most other bikes I had to fill up before EVERY SINGLE RIDE just to be on the safe side. The Meteor feels more like a car in that respect. Thanks for commenting, I'd recommend a test ride if you are unsure. Just make sure the bike fits you ok. After that I'm sure you'll be ordering one 😉 Take care and come back soon. Cheers 👍🏻

[@mattlorenzi5606]

@@economicalrides I too love the idea of not having to fill up very often. It's rarely the cost of the fuel with a motorcycle, but the pain of actually fueling. My Piaggio 350 uses about 4L/100km on average. The tank is 12L, maybe slightly larger. But I haven't taken it up to 300km on a tank yet. Filling the Piaggio is also fussy in terms of overfilling and making a mess ;) The dealerships have many Meteors in stock right now, and will probably put more on sale as the year winds down. I hope to find a sunny day and do a test ride soon.

[@economicalrides]

@@mattlorenzi5606 Exactly. My aversion to filling up is not spending the money, just the hassle, especially on a motorbike where you may only be buying 10-15 litres. It’s just a nuisance. I can comfortably do 3-4 Sunday rides on a tankful and that just makes me smile 😃 My mates fill up before every ride or sometimes on a longer ride DURING the ride, just to be sure that they can make it home ok. They call my bike the camel 😂 I hope you get to do a test ride soon, just make sure you are in a position to buy first, otherwise the waiting could be torture 😉 Good luck, stay tuned for more videos and please let me know how your test ride goes. Stay safe Matt. Cheers 👍

[@letni9506]

I love this bike but I think you confirmed that it will be that bit too slow for me. I have to do a bit of UK motorway and dual carriageway riding and I need something that can maintain 70 a little bit easier. Maybe the scram can do that just about? Pity because I prefer the look of this one.

[@economicalrides]

Hi letni, yes, unfortunately I wouldn’t recommend the Meteor for your use case. That is asking too much of it. I think the Scram will just about do the job but it will be tight. On a stormy day with a headwind I think that too might struggle to hold 70mph. I don’t know for sure because I‘ve never ridden one but that would be my best guess. Do try to get a test ride on a Himmy or a Scram to get a feel for how much it has in reserve at 70 mph and how relaxed it feels at that speed. If it’s still too close to the limit, you probably need to look at something like the Interceptor 🙂 There should be a Meteor style 650 twin coming soon, so you might prefer to wait for that. I think that could be exactly what you need ! Cheers, ER

[@letni9506]

@@economicalrides I wanted to move away from the faster heavier bikes. I'm fine with 70 but slowing down to 50/55 might be a bit too much. I had those days on the 125 before I got my 600 and 750. The scram might just be that bit more capable for it. Should scrape 70 most motorways I'd imagine or near as damn it. It's just dropping into the 50s that would make my motorway journeys a bit frustrating. I like the scram, just not as much as the meteor.

[@economicalrides]

@@letni9506 Yes I get that. Small bikes are a lot of fun and confidence inspiring. Less money tied up in them too ! I'm hoping to get a go on a Scram soon, because it is I bike I would be interested in having myself. I think you should be ok with one of those but a lot depends upon how it feels at 70 mph and if it still has something to give. The Meteor will maintain speed uphill and into a headwind if you drop down a gear but then you really do feel as if you are thrashing it. In general, your instict is right. I THINK the 350s would frustrate you on the motorway. Have you managed to get a test ride on either bike yet ?

[@letni9506]

@@economicalrides Not yet. But I probably won't get near a motorway so might still be no wiser 😀 I used to have a ninja 250 and that was fantastic as regards just the right amount of power and weight. But not so much into the sporty look these days or riding position. If I never went near a motorway I'd get a meteor tomorrow. But unfortunately I have to do a bit of the M1 and a couple of uphill dual carriageways. I could get some other older bike but I like Royal Enfields offerings and the fact I can afford a brand new one is very appealing.

[@economicalrides]

@@letni9506 HI letni, yes, I know exactly what you mean. When I first started thinking of downsizing on my bikes I very nearly bought a Ninja 250. I actually managed to get a test ride on one. I was very impressed, really enjoyed it, so nimble and it felt like it had enough in reserve when I took it up to 120 kmh on the motorway too. I think that is just the right amount of power to enable you to get away with any kind of riding. The RE 350s fall just a tad short of being "good" on the motorway IMO. They will just about do it but you are right on the outer edge of their capabilites if you do. The thought of being able to afford a brand new bike which nobody has ever thrashed and has 3 years roadside assistance and warranty is indeed appealing. I think you might have a Scram in your future but do try before you buy. I think it will probably be ok for what you need ! Oh yes, I did hear of people developing a new drop in cam for the 350s. Obviously the speed will still be limited electronically ( 72 mph or so ) but if the alleged power boost is actually real, the engine could possibly hold 70 into a headwind or going up a hill. So maybe in the future that could be an option. Maybe you could mod a Meteor just enough to enable it to do what you need. I'm not up to speed on how far this product has progressed because frankly I'm not desperate for more power myself and I'd prefer to keep my warranty for the full three years before going mad with the performance mods ! Cheers, ER.

[@lostmysoultoday9005]

Very good, little bit there for everyone. Have you measured the speedometer against a GPS to see if there's a discrepancy in the speedometer. Why I ask, is when you were traveling at 90Kph on a 100 kph zone, passing cars seem pass you very comfortably!

[@economicalrides]

Hi, not much discrepancy in the speedo. 120 kph equates to 118 by GPS. The reason people are passing easily is because NOBODY obeys speed limits here and they were probably all doing 120 kph in a 100 limit 😃 Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed the video LMST 👍 Take care, ride safely and come back soon ! Cheers.

[@lostmysoultoday9005]

@@economicalrides Thanks for answering, good to know. Looks a good clean country to explore.

[@economicalrides]

@@lostmysoultoday9005 Definitely. The route to Granada avoiding the motorway is fantastic, really pretty, but for the purposes of this video of course I had to take the motorway 😢 Lots of great mountain roads to be seen in most videos on my channel if you want to see more of Spain. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers 👍

[@BelgianDoomer]

​just ride the secondary ways, more too see anyway right, oh btw what are paniers like ER? would be a good idea for a video

[@economicalrides]

Hi again BD. Panniers are a real problem at the moment. I'm still looking for something which doesn't require a metal frame to be mounted to the bike but I really haven't found anything which looks like it might work. The search continues. I'd love to be able to take the Meteor to do the shopping from time to time but obviously I need some luggage capacity for that. Totally agree. Motorways are best avoided but after this ride I know that the Meteor will do it if I can't avoid the motorway one day. That's all I was hoping for and the bike proved that in an emergency I can ride it for three hours on the motorway without being a nuisance to other traffic. Box ticked !

[@genegoodwin8925]

You live in a very beautiful part of the world. I always thought I lived in the prettiest part of God's creation. I live in the U.S. (SE Ohio across the Ohio River from West Virginia and not to far from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive, You'll have to check these out. But after watching some of your videos I have come to realize there is an awful lot of beauty in this world.

[@economicalrides]

Thanks Gene. I’m sure there are many places much nicer than here, all I would say is that here we get plenty of dry days and the roads tend to be quiet and in very good condition. Having lived in the UK and Germany previously, I really do enjoy the biking opportunities this area offers. I am sure where you live is very beautiful too, I have seen images of the area. Thanks again for watching and commenting. As well as informative videos I always try to share some nice rides on new roads to keep things interesting. As soon as the weather allows I will be back out filming again 🙂 Ride safely and take good care of yourself Gene. Cheers 👍 ER.

[@CantTreadOnMe]

I need 68 mph consistently to be ok on my highways. Is that possible to maintain?

[@economicalrides]

Hi Red Wings, unfortunately not. Any kind of gradient or headwind and your speed will drop. Also with a 72 mph top speed, running at 68 mph is thrashing the bike to death. A 411 like the Scram or Himalayan should just about manage it though, otherwise you need to be looking at the 650 twins really. Cheers, ER.

[@markfraser6307]

55 mph on a busy U.K. motorways is going to be hardwork

[@economicalrides]

Yes maybe. Germany too. But it can be done, you are entitled to do 55mph if you so desire. I think you just have to rise above the aggressive, always in a hurry attitude of some road users. I won’t let others dictate my speed, they are free to overtake me any time they like. If you keep your wits about you I’d say it’s possible. You just need to have the right attitude and not go out of your way to annoy anybody. You are entitled to be there at 55mph, whether others like it or not. You just need to develop that thicker skin 😉 But that’s exactly the conclusion I came to. For some, those happy to do 55-60mph, it’s motorway capable. For those who need to be doing 70-80mph it isn’t. I used to HAVE to ride a 125 on UK motorways and that would just about hit 55mph on the flat. Up hills it could drop to 45mph so for me the Meteor is motorway capable by a mile ! Thanks for watching and commenting Mark. I get your point but the Meteor is legally and practically motorway capable with the right attitude applied. It obviously won’t be for some people but is for me. Stay safe and come back soon. Cheers.

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

Sorry i did not have the time to join :-(

[@economicalrides]

No problem William, it was a very limited time window for watching so I can understand how it didn't suit a lot of people. Don't worry, it was so much fun talking to viewers in the live chat, that I will definitely be doing a few more Premieres in the future. I'll mention the whole procedure in a future video, so that those who missed out this time might be more inclined to join in next time. Have fun, ride safely and come back soon William. Cheers !

[@jtm_h]

Did my comment get removed😰

[@economicalrides]

Hi JT, sorry, no, the VIDEO did ! KZbin editor messed up the video quality so I had to re-upload again, set up a new Premiere and delete the old ( now pixelated ) video. So your comment got deleted along with the video, unfortunately. This is the NEW video :) These comments will remain and if you signed up for the Premiere on the deleted video, you will need to set a reminder again for THIS NEW video. Sorry but KZbin gives you no option to replace one video file with another. All you can do is delete the whole video and all comments to that video and upload a new video and the comments start from zero again. I would never delete such a nice comment willingly but since the video got ruined, I had no choice but to delete it and upload it again. Sorry :)

[@jtm_h]

@@economicalrides oh its fine then😀

[@economicalrides]

@@jtm_h Thanks for understanding. These things can happen sometimes but usually I can fix them BEFORE anybody posts a comment. Unfortunately this time it took longer for me to realise that there was a problem with the video and in that time you posted your comment. After I deleted the ruined video it deleted your comment with it. Thanks for not taking it personally 👍 I’m looking forward to my FIRST EVER Premiere tonight and hopefully a few fans of the channel will turn up. Stay safe and see you back here soon JT ! Cheers.

[@ChadWinters]

"Meteorites" lol

[@economicalrides]

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