Upcoming Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Spied With Accessories
Royal Enfield has had to delay the launch of the new bike due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Royal Enfield has had to delay the launch of the new bike due to the COVID-19 pandemic
[Update: Royal Enfield has launched the Meteor 350 in India. Head here for the pricing and other details regarding the launch]
- The Meteor 350 is Royal Enfield’s Thunderbird replacement.
- It will be the first bike from the new J-platform series.
- Expect it to be priced around Rs 1.70 lakh.
The hype around the upcoming Royal Enfield Meteor 350 doesn’t seem to be fizzling out anytime soon. Why should it, after all the Meteor 350 is the first of many new products set to arrive on the bikemaker’s new J-platform series. We have seen the production-ready bike in the flesh a couple of times already. This time around, the Meteor 350 was spotted with accessories, which we believe will be launched alongside the bike very soon.
Much like the bike it replaces (the Thunderbird 350X), the Meteor 350 is set to be an urban cruiser. The Meteor will get a windscreen reminiscent of that found on the old T’bird. While the mirrors on the spotted bike seem to be stock, expect RE to offer some premium ones later on. You can clearly spot the large engine guard, which almost all Bulleteers get fitted right at the time of delivery. But look closely and you will spot a metal engine bash plate quite similar to the one that is offered for the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650.
The rider and pillion footpegs also seem to be a bit flatter in comparison to the regular cylindrical ones. Royal Enfield has made sure that its soft panniers/luggage systems, which it has designed in-house, can be affixed on to the Meteor as well. The necessary fitments for the same can be spotted on the bike.
We can expect Royal Enfield to offer different bar-end weights, brake fluid reservoir cover, master cylinder cover and other such small items too.
We know quite a bit about the Meteor 350 thanks to the numerous times it has been spotted testing or posing for its ad film. We also know that it will appear in a bright yellow colour and also in red. Plus, it gets the new 350cc engine which will be fuel-injected and maybe even counterbalanced to rid itself of excessive harsh vibrations. The double downtube frame is completely new while the subframe looks similar to that of the Thunderbird.
We have been waiting to hear more from Royal Enfield regarding the possible launch date of the Meteor 350. We had hoped that the bike would be launched by the end of the month or next month as the country-wide lockdown restrictions have been eased. Expect the bike to carry a price tag of around Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) which would put it on par with the Jawa Forty Two and significantly cheaper than the Benelli Imperiale 400.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (2020-2025) User Reviews
- Excellent bike for long rides
In 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.
3 - Most Comfortable bike
Among 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.
- Meteor 350 run like a bullet
I 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.
1 2 - My review for my Meteor 350cc
Dream 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.
2 - First Ride then Decide
Wonderful 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.
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