Royal Enfield Meteor 350 review - Diwali cracker? | First Ride| Autocar India

Out goes the Thunderbird and in comes the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. It’s all-new in its engine, frame and design, and quite the package as Rishaad Mody finds out.
0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Sound
1:50 - Engine tech
3:00 - Performance and efficiency
5:22 - Chassis details
6:18 - Handling
7:05 - Ride quality and braking
7:49 - Ergonomics
8:35 - Design and quality
9:51 - Meters and variants
11:01 - Attention to details
11:27 - Customisation options
12:27 - Price and verdict
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Camera: Anand Malepu
Editor: Rakesh Sargade
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[@Vickyrajput783]

1 meteor 350 and 1 new thar, my life would be complete 😇

[@Sijo3D]

All thanks to HONDA, Now RE forced to make refined products....... Emotions cant sell every time.

[@redswift31]

Its great to see some of the better companies pushing the field forward.

[@magicsoulmindheart9456]

I live in Delhi. Daily use from home to office for 2..5 hours of driving. Meteor steller black is costing 2.18 Lakhs around Honda Hness dlx black is costing 2.20 Lakhs around. Which one should I buy ?

[@voltgaming2213]

Japanese bikes are an emotion for their super engineering but I like the classic re feel too

[@douglassocreppadasilva248]

This Meteor was very beautiful. Awaiting arrival in 2021 in Brazil, as it has already been confirmed by Royal Enfield Brazil.

[@parthasarathyramadoss9362]

It's a wonderful bike. Took delivery on 31st March 👍

[@zackir3418]

1:31 that sounds gives me goosebumps 😁

[@pablogaming_973]

Siting on my stalled Thunderbird 500 and watching this video, just great, and yes no showroom is able to repair it.

[@keshavpandey6417]

Hahahaha My tb 500 is also almost as good as yours

[@bhisham2687]

kya hogya bike ko bhai

[@akashmedicherla2669]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 superb

[@pritamchakraborty4951]

reliability 🤣😂😂😂

[@nikhillokwani1392]

Mine Thunderbird 350 is also in same condition as yours.

[@bobbyjunk2433]

The level of detail this guy goes through... Absolutely lit 🔥🔥

[@amarg2199]

JUST BOUGHT meteor. super good feeling.

[@jaypatil4912]

I own a classic 350 old color. Good to see Royal Enfield family growing ❤️

[@RiskyR1CH]

I have my Thunderbird 350( the initial model) sitting at a shed in India collecting dust. The new features look neat but I really loved the old handlebar and meters. It gave the rider the cruiser feel. I think I will still stick to my Yamaha XVS650 and wait for RE to bring a 650 model. Cheers for the detailed review.

[@nawmsayin8017]

I'd rather buy the CB350. Honda has nailed it in the refinement, fuel efficiency, fit and finish and MAINLY SOUND!! Stolen the bastion from the king itself. RE only if they hasten up with the 650 Cruiser KX650, whatever. If they do that with good fit and finish and not rusting prone parts that even their supposedly most quality oriented bike Interceptor has, then maybe.

[@Aniket.Ghosh_420]

I just did a test ride yesterday, and boy it's so much better than classic and thunderbird, be it handling, cruising in city traffic, or highways and not to forget such minimal vibrations as compared to the previous models🔥🔥🔥

[@shikharmaru2791]

This is called an review...wonderfull.

[@vijendrakumar22]

I still like the thunderbird look, the modern by and taillight, though the engine and transmission has been improved for good

[@sumankodialbail2561]

Benelli imperiale is a rust pit... And company's warranty claims are dubious...

[@edzeiser6640]

It looks so wonderfully retro!

[@kkkirytenahtss1]

*RIP Jawa 2019-2020*

[@WOWSUPERNET]

I think I'll have to retain my faithful avenger for driving in the city. And buy an RE Roadster (whenever it launches) exclusively for the highway. RE doesn't seem to reduce the weight of their bikes. It's impossible to handle such weights in the city, esp. for shorter people like me. At least they got the height right with this bike...

[@ashikrogan8115]

I hope i am not the only one who thought Silencer would scratch the ground @7:29

[@apurvabakre1526]

Meteor is as expected beautiful!

[@mayurborah2111]

Good to see RE finally giving it some proper mechanical update...love to see classic with this engine

[@rushitanpure]

I can feel its seat comfort just by looking at it😍

[@ganeshr2649]

RE has nailed it this time, it's gonna sell like hot cakes 🔥🔥

[@sahiljadhav3055]

I saw u ppl in the morning in lonavala this sunday 🙌🙌🙌 reviewing this same unit the rider was moving toward tiger point ghat section❤️

[@gauravmhaske1013]

Now just waiting for the new classic with this new engine ❤️

[@HariKrishnan-pe3ft]

On the way

[@maximus3233]

When do you think it will launch, I'am planning to buy either Himalayan or Classic in 2021 ?

[@rajatgosain5234]

The Way he describe the Review of this Motorcycle, its just WOW.. 😍😍👏

[@gourabjitsingha8056]

that a great work from RE!!! eagerly waiting for the 650 cruiser from RE...

[@omkarshinde6]

Himalayan is love ❤️

[@navneetdutta5340]

Few things which is missing in this bike according to me 1. Oil cooling system like the himalayan 2.slipper clutch 3.6th gear (may be may be not) 4. Square large rear view mirror 5. LED headlamp 6.rpm meter 7.large fuel tank 21 lit

[@WHOAMI-vi1xr]

Still they couldn't figure out ways to reduce vibration,reduce weight,engine heat ,rusting underneath .I don't think it will compete in any way with Honda CB 350, Honda solved almost all problems very efficently. Choose wisely before investing .❤️ Thanks for this review.👍

[@magicsoulmindheart9456]

I live in Delhi. Daily use from home to office for 2..5 hours of driving. Meteor steller black is costing 2.18 Lakhs around Honda Hness dlx black is costing 2.20 Lakhs around. Which one should I buy ?

[@BlackHawkTejas]

My wishlist for RE 350 Meteor : Meteor needs to shed 10kgs more, increase power by 4hp & torque by 4Nm, have a 4V SOHC, 6- Speed Transmission & Yes! LEDs would be nice as well

[@heyfarhanirfan]

I love when he says "meteor"

[@rockywest]

Bs6: exhausts should be quiet Bs12: bike should not have exhausts and only battery Enfield bikes. 😂😂

[@asheeshtripathi6108]

I still like my Thunderbird more just cuz of design

[@YourFriendFromVizag]

Got my Honda CB350 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Madly & Deeply in love with this beautiful beast ❤️

[@vedantawasthi5410]

She looks so damn good. Royal Enfield the og in the game!! Edit: they really went to the limits with the customisation. that's awesome!!!!

[@learndesignwithdev]

Off topic - I see reflection of Mustard Renault Triber in Meteor's silencer. Now that begets the question. When's the long term review video of Triber's coming lads?

[@PrateekArora321]

Excellent work by RE team. Love the customization option.

[@jonsnow3588]

10:35 , there is a difference in time between both the screens

[@cadetsidharth5963]

Everything is okay. But the wires are exposed. And I have a dought, does this meteor 350 get any engine problems like other RE bikes

[@vivek3366]

Very good review 👏 But why there is no review of CB350, even though it was launched before this?

[@aarambhabahadurswar2987]

First viewer From Nepal🤩🙏

[@souravmukherjee5334]

Can I install "Aluminium Sump Guard" along with "Air Fly Engine Guard" in Meteor 350 Supernova version ?

[@tariqueziasiddiqui6330]

Amazing bike really impressed with the bike ....but I would have preferred atleast oil cool for this engine as air cool engines tend to radiate alot of heat in traffic...thanks for the review autocar Honda highness comparison video awaited.

[@Healthymuscle143]

It is bro, it had some separate oil cooling system in its head it seams

[@NKSSVlogs]

Bhai kbhi KTM chlana phir nhi bologe aisa 😂

[@NKSSVlogs]

I've both KTM and RE and RE is more compatible for traffics especially during the summers!

[@Nadheem721]

There is oil cooling for the head

[@cksajeevkumar]

As a TB350X rider, my only concern was - does it vibrate like hell? Well, as you said the vibes have reduced a lot, I will say "Good job, RE 👍🏼" Even the exhaust note sounds better, now the Honda CB 350 has some competition.

[@chiragmakwana3899]

1 meteor 350 and 1 Innova Crysta my life would be complete... ❤️

[@narayanverma5895]

Noone Seems to talk about the exhaust being free flow, for the first time on stock! Which is great for speed.

[@shanmugasundaramk2264]

Don't book in customised option. I was booked in customised option 70days completed no response from showroom side and customer care also no response. and no refund option. they taking more than 4months. If you are going to show room for booking you will get bike in45 days otherwise u can get refund also. I made a blunder mistake. So don't go for customized booking.

[@rahulporal]

Autocar probably does the best auto reviews in India.

[@V_K_A_FHD]

can't wait for classic 350 with this new engine

[@bengaluruhulk4341]

Same here. Mutual feelings.

[@dashboardguru6118]

there are many bikes like Jawa , Honda who make RE to produce a great bike, this is going to be a great touring bike.

[@vivekmonde4099]

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

[@Dr.NagendraJayaram]

RE bikes are damn good for couple of months or years. You’ll realise the true colour of it later on : tappet sounds, oil leaks, clutch issues and many more. you end up looking for a good service guy across the city and your phone call directory will be listed with Mechanic 1 Mechanic 2 Mechanic 3 .... .... Experiencing since 2011....

[@sumitwadile9920]

I have Meteor 350 Stellar Black. Trust me it's sexy AF!

[@karanvirsingh1060]

I have 1970 model bullet and classic gunmetal grey 2018..I opine that these are better than new meteor , because this is a urban touch not is rural.

[@rajkumarkoley1608]

Hi !! Mere height 5'4" hain. Toh kya Royal Enfield meteor comfortable hoga mere liye ??

[@luvsharma8974]

i have 5 royal enfield bikes 3 bullets model 65, 76, 87(electra), 98(machishmo) and one classic (2020)bs6 all are fabulous i love my bikes

[@allanpinto4309]

for the first time in India the Enfield has found more than a match for itself in the Hness 350 As Honda expands its dealer network it might just kill the Enfield

[@abhishetty2637]

Dude, if you want a RE for Turing get a Himalayan, the new one is way better and RE has improved the engine and build quality, its also value for money considering this top end meteor costs costs 1.9 and if you add a crash guard and better seats you will be paying same money

[@faisalhabeeb3694]

I am going to buy it....thanks for the review

[@reju8433]

A Big Thank you Autocar for this review.Was eagerly waiting for this.Bullet fans rejoice.❤️❤️

[@ameyabakre4609]

I am not intrested in the customization options available but all highways geeks must note and important point of what he said.. that motorcyle struggles to get 100 kmph...! That's a deal breaker for me..

[@abhijiths7637]

Go for hness

[@NKSSVlogs]

I myself cruised Classic 350 around 90 to 100 kmph all day long and it's much better to be cruised at those speeds so not a big deal if it's not so quick to reach!

[@newbegining7046]

Even hness is comfortable cruising only below 100. To cruise above 100, 500cc and above will be ideal.

[@VN2301]

Royal enfield review + Rishad Modi = you will fall in love with bike..

[@vivekthegenius]

I'll definitely buy one of these. I don't like the old, traditional look of RE bikes. This is really an attractive package.

[@dhineshviswa]

Good move by RE for removing old school tappet rod operated camshaft and added counter balancer shaft... this bike will give good confidence to RE lovers and boost their confidence to buy in coming years... great work 👏

[@jai42636]

plz maka video on bmw X7 vs mercedes GLS

[@paavanshetty267]

Super review Rishad!👍🏼 But I don't understand this logic....why two clocks?😑 Also they didn't show the same timings! RE could have used the second screen to better use as explained. The product is good as mentioned and I agree with the verdict totally, but I expected more from RE! (maybe that's what makes me a non RE customer!🤪)

[@HeIsHarsh]

Will be waiting for H'ness vs Meteor comparison.

[@lazybun_india5134]

.... after much survey for past 1 year..... today booked RE Bullet ES x 350 cc BS 6 model (Color : Royal Blue) some how i am not convinced with Meteor 350 cc ... i felt its fancy fabricated ....how will rate my decision

[@atinsingharoy9282]

I booked and ride supernova blue and believe me I ride many cruiser bike but its really superb only one thing missing I felt slipper clutch

[@bratofficials8147]

Good to see that video of new product from RE. My 2015 TB350 just clocked 1lac km Today. No issue so far.

[@MonarkRawal]

Dear Sir, i am planning to buy one scooter and confused between Activa 110 Dlx, Jupiter ZX Disc and Access 125 Disc. Access 125 is little pricer with compare to others where as Jupiter Zx Disc provides good features with little premium over Activa DLX. My max usage will be in city and sometimes on highway. Should i give preference to disc brake ? Plz suggest which one should i go for .🙏🏻

[@samar__]

RE has nailed it. Well done 👍👍

[@ravikrishan1011]

Thank you RE for the Balancer Shaft, finally :D

[@satishkoni6143]

This proves that the next gen classic 350 will be coming with this new engine..

[@ashwins1630]

Thunderbird 350 itself feels good in 90kmph, its was definitely much better than the classic's 350 engine. Meteor 350 should have been better in cruising speed. If RE can call it 2020 version of TB 350, i'm good. Not an all brand new motorcycle.

[@krsharodh]

Royal Enfield kicking the ass of motor cycle market!!

[@shyammj9479]

RE fooled old thunder bird X owners...😭

[@dinesharma1207]

I booked my stellar matte black on the day of launch itself. But no intimation of the bike having been prepared as per my specifications. I had read somewhere that RE would keep the customer updated. Is it true?

[@leroytauro1396]

Great video. Should take test ride . I love this model . ❤️

[@aryansharma4322]

my love is classic 350 always❤

[@nitishkumarghosh7723]

I'm going to buy the Metor 350, but not all color variant showrooms have available . I don't understand which is the best color in real life of all variant .plz suggst me...

[@gpanigrahi2751]

Bro I booked the stellar black on Dec 17 and now the prices are increased. Should I have to pay the increased prices?

[@emileldhovarghese9561]

Amazingggggg...... Beautiful bike by royalenfield I Would like to see the color display on himalayan too..

[@Kxvxt1121]

Which exhaust we can fit in this bike!? Dolphin premium or shark!?

[@dv9239]

RE became innovative after decades of wait

[@karshe7]

Enfield machismo 350 ..bought in 1997...nothing can beat the look of machismo!!

[@topgun1805]

Royal Enfield bikes are Royal. I love RE as also I am having a very good experience with my Classic 350 silver 2016.

[@priyabratabarik4470]

The newest Ladakh trip machine with old charm...

[@donaldthump6461]

Greetings from Germany. I’ll get that bike. Enough said

[@shruthinirmal657]

Always left super impressed by Rishaad! :)

[@RishabhJain-uk2qt]

Sir ,i am willing to buy meteor 350 , I have one query , since it doesn't include kick , will we face bike start issue or have someone faced this issue in past

[@simanchalapanda49]

What should I choose?meteor 350 vs classic 350

[@detachedloop1004]

They also have a plastic mud guard now contributing to the weight cut

[@FacesOfIT]

That ignition switch looks wobbly. Long term ownership will tell.

[@rajans5780]

Lovely Design vibes 💕, Worth the wait.. 🥇🎇. RE is listening.. ✨

[@chandangowdagr8673]

This baby is coming home on this 9 Feb.....🔥🔥🔥.... Excited 😉

[@realgenuinemakour]

Thank you, from Australia

[@ameyabakre4609]

What would they take to mount 650 cc on this chassis..? Or is the chassis capable/agile of mounting 650 cc engine..?

[@Kaalpurush_Katha]

Please compare this bike with jawa 42