Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Launched At Rs 1.75 Lakh: Undercuts Honda H’ness CB350
It’s the first bike from RE based on the brand’s new ‘J’ platform
It’s the first bike from RE based on the brand’s new ‘J’ platform
- The engine is all new and so is the frame.
- We finally get to see a modern smartphone-compatible instrument cluster on a Royal Enfield.
- There are three variants to choose from: Fireball, Stellar and Supernova.
After a number of delays, Royal Enfield has finally launched the Meteor 350 in India. The bike is available in three variants: Fireball, Stellar and Supernova priced at Rs 1,75,825, Rs 1,81,342 and Rs 1,90,536 (ex-showroom, Chennai) respectively. At a starting price of Rs 1.75 lakh, it undercuts its current arch-rival, the Honda H'Ness CB350. The Meteor 350 will be the first bike based on Royal Enfield’s new ‘J’ platform to be rolled out. It sets the stage for the manufacturer with its new 350cc engine, chassis, and also brings along a number of new features never seen before on Royal Enfield bikes.
The Meteor is powered by a new BS6-compliant 350cc fuel-injected long-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes 20.48PS at 6100rpm and 27Nm at 4000rpm. It features counterbalancers for better refinement. The motor has been tuned to offer better highway capabilities despite having just a 5-speed transmission. The Thunderbird’s massive 20-litre fuel tank has been replaced by a smaller 15-litre unit on the Meteor.
The frame holding the bike together has also been developed from the ground up. The Meteor uses a double-cradle frame linked to a telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking, on the other hand, is handled by a larger 300mm and 270mm disc at the front and rear, coupled with dual-channel ABS as standard. It gets chunkier rubber for better stability -- 100/90- 19 up front and 140/70- 17 at the rear.
Mechanicals aside, the Meteor 350 comes with a bunch of new features including a semi-digital instrument console with smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation as well as day and night mode. You also have a switchgear-mounted USB charging port, LED tail light, and a circular LED DRL that runs around the headlight. Read more about it here.
In terms of competition, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 competes against the Honda H’ness CB350, BS6 Jawa and the BS6 Imperiale 400. We’ve already spent a fair amount of saddle time on the Meteor 350 so don’t forget to check out our full review of the bike.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (2020-2025) User Reviews
- Excellent bike for long ridesIn term of riding the bike really good I've had many great riding experiences with it. The performance is excellent and fuel tank capacity is also good. So there's no worry on long rides. The service network is available in many places so that's not a concern either. Maintenance costs are also quite reasonable.Read More3
- Most Comfortable bikeAmong all two-wheelers, the Royal Enfield Meteor offers the most comfortable ride, and its maintenance cost is also the lowest. It's a 350cc bike, yet it still delivers a mileage of 30–35 km/l on the road. For those who are passionate about two-wheeler riding, the best bike is the Royal Enfield Meteor.Read More
- Meteor 350 run like a bulletI purchased it because it enhance the personality of a person more than 5.6 ft and also heavy weight people. The seating position is comfortable, mileage is good, every where it can give you comfortable seating. Can we used daily for office and heavy traffic. Less heating engine. Mileage friendly, masculine look, cruise Wonderful, stable and super cruise bike comfortable posture. Riding about my 4 years of experience with this bike so I have travelled from Thane to hampi, 5 jyotirlinga of Maharashtra, other divine places with it is 25000 km overall. It was super comfortable. Mileage friendly, masculine look cruise Wonderful , stable and cruises for long distance. It is not heavy on road. Good road presence. Less torque good power. The build quality is awesome. Manage to ride solo.Read More1 2
- My review for my Meteor 350ccDream bike for a middle class family, I purchased it in june 2021 with all my savings while working. It cost me 2.40 lacs in cash as I have ordered Glossy black which is non standard colour so I have to pay extra for it. Talking about my 4.5 years of experience with this bike so the max i go with it is 800 km (up+down) to Mussoorie UK. I like it.Read More2
- First Ride then DecideWonderful Bike with Wonderful Experience. चीज में दम है तो ज्यादा बातें लिखने की जरूरत नहीं है, आप खुद चलाके देखें और खरीदें। Royal Enfield means everything, It's a dream bike for everyone, if you want this Bike than you are going to live a dream. Go for long routes, My Royal Enfield Meteor Stellar Black 350cc is Made same as Harley Davidson.Read More1