I’m 62, been riding since 1972, just ordered a brown supernova. Just want to ride backroads & scenic highways, maybe an overnight ride This bike is perfect. Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. THANK YOU ROYAL ENFIELD
For riders who want to "step back from big bikes" - bingo! I'm sure I'm not the only viewer who's ridden for more than 50 years (since 1968, so literally!), but no longer need or want to wrestle the weight of an HD, Victory, or other "big dog" bike. Yet we still want to experience the joy of riding that you capture so well, so the RE Meteor looks mighty appealing. Thanks for posting this!
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
I'm 33, only been riding 5 years, and I'm already sick of how heavy my virago 535 is! Especially since I never sold my 125 (a ybr custom) and so whenever I jump on it and appreciate how light and manoeuvrable it is I just think "I wish I had this exact bike in 250cc" and I think I'd be very happy!
Like you I am 78 and have had all the big inch bikes. Currently ride a Kymco 2012 like i a 164 cc scooter, 11.5 hp, looking at the RE 350 and have been ridding from 1963 to now. Speed and high revving bikes are of no use to me. The joy of ridding comes first.
I agree. Were I live the so called bikers tell people who have a 125 or 300 to get a proper bike. what even is a proper bike? lol. I have a bike for fun not to show off.
have watched this several times now and it always brings a smile to my face. have purchased a meteor in bronze and absolutely love it. i feel i will keep it forever.
@@sankguy I hear you. I owned an audi a4 2.0T. Camshaft, cam follower, high pressure fuel pump, oil pump, alternator, control arms, all replaced. Not to mention if you get a simple flat on an awd, you must change all 4 tires or your car gets a bad alignment. I learned the hard way. I’m done with headaches, only riding simple but fun rides.
Thanks for the excellent review. Really enjoyed it! By the way, the "toe-heel" gear shifter was designed for the British Civil servant who didn't want to scuff his spit-polished boots. First gear was up and the rest were down, the shifter was on the right side, and there was a "neutral finder" as well, so you could disengage, dismount and comb your hair while staring at your boots. Unfortunately, it wasn't designed for the tie-dye shirt wearing flip-flop rider!
Most of the 4-gear 100 to 125cc bikes with a semi-automatic clutch I rode in Thailand worked that way. Some gear boxes could go from 4th directly to one at standstill.
Krish Pilai. Thanks interesting comment. I love my "Heel Kicker!" I thought it was made for in Indian wearing flip-flops sandals. Here is another Indian made motorcycle. B A J A J Dominar with KMT (Kronreif Trunkenpolz Mattighofen) 400 cc engine. th-cam.com/video/AH55ZkQJ73A/w-d-xo.html
I think there is plenty of room in the market for simpler cheaper bikes like this. If Enfield can nail the quality and build a reputation for that, they’re gonna fly
I'm 17 and from India! I was looking at all the ride tests and reviews. I might be getting this by the end of the year and guess what it's gonna be my first bike! I think this is perfect. Your video was so fun, thank you!
It's a lot of quality, and equipment for the price these are offered. Not to mention the unconditional warranty it comes with. And it's quite versatile too.
Chris could be riding a step-thru and I would still watch his review on it. Down to earth, very knowledgeable and one hell of a larrikan when he does his reviews. Did I mention his skill level?? Keep them coming mate, makes my day, thank you.
After 50+ yrs on 2 wheels, this is what I want about 80% of the time. Granted, big road rigs are great for long distance/ touring.. but those rigs aren't much fun on dirt, gravel, and city streets
Wished this had come with the Himalayan's 410cc mill producing 24hp. Hopefully a 500cc and 650cc iteration will also be launched. Would be a good city commuter as well as fared better during highway runs. Anyway Royal Enfield is on a roll. The following models up for launch in the next few months - 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.
Yes, RE will come up with 650cc cruiser, the engine used in continental gt & interceptor.. Could be named as Shotgun. Test mules have already been spotted.
Yes! That would have been a great idea! The 410 in this bike. The 350 is just a little scary on the Oregon freeway... my 300 Vespa has more HP than this.
I did a test ride and immediately booked one. I felt like both me and the meteor are one unit. It's a next level upgrade for RE. They want to step up, which is a good thing. And with this kind of approach they will create more user friendly machines.A big thumbs up to Royal Enfield... And the gear shifter concept is cool, as I never want to loose shine of my polished shoes. Btw, this helping the flip flop riders is kind of telepathy.. I guess. It's selling in India like hot cakes.
I get these smaller bikes. Been riding many bikes in 35 years. I've a cheap Gpz 500s in really good nick and it's great for back roads, main roads and I've even done motorways. Good on fuel and it's got a proper seat, remember those. 1997 never felt so good!!
First time seeing this channel and love the host! I am super impressed with RE’s recent launches. The color choices are superb especially the cherry and blue. The quality and attention to detail looks really good. I like the round turn by turn navigation. It still keeps the bike looking classy while introducing modern features. I can’t wait to see these bikes in US showrooms. I know the 650’s are selling really well in the US.
I am currently thinking to trade my 890 r for a royal enfield bike on road + a specific track bike.... then you upload this video. That's a sign... i have to do it!! 😁🤘
This is such a good channel. I saw you guys at caffeine & Machine, I was the guy on the bad running moto guzzi (which is now running okay 😂). Wanted to say hello but you looked busy. Keep up the epic work lads.
Always a pleasure to watch Chris genuinely appreciating the motorcycles. Unlike Indian “auto journos” who talk about the smallest thing as a huge problem. Glad to see an Indian machine being reviewed in the most simplest way. “Any motorcycle can be fun” -golden statement
I have the Bullet Trial 500 atm and I'm lovin it . It's perfect for B-Roads and farm lanes up to about 60 mph . The reports I'm seeing indicate the Meteor has a lot less vibration then the bullet due to the introduction of a balance shaft but the bullet is great so long as you don't want to travel on the Motorways I think . I'm thinking of buying one of these to customize .
I've been binge watching Meteor reviews last two weeks and this is one of my favourite ones! I'm in my late forties and picked up a brand-new Z900 SE in April (already broken in, hehe), but I've got a strange urge to get this lovely cruiser as well...
I love this bike and I love this video. I am seriously planning to buy this bike soon so I have watched every video I could find, and there are a lot of them! But this video does such a great job of explaining what this bike is really all about. And the video is so much fun I keep coming back to watch it over and over. It just puts a smile on my face, like I hope the Meteor will.
Haven't ridden in like 10 years. Finally decided I wanted to get back into riding. I'm a short dude, 5' 2'' tall. In all the bikes they had at the bike show, this was one of the few that I could touch the ground on. Perfect for a short guy getting back into the swing of biking!
I'm actually looking at this bike purely for the MPG. I sat on one and was super impressed with the quality. I ride a Vulcan 500 now, which is 50ish HP and I love it. But for commuting on back roads this is perfect. Enfield should be applauded for that alone. Especially with all this Russia nonsense, this is the most efficient thing you can get short of a 50cc. Most people pay no mind to MPG on motorcycles, but for 5k and 90mpg, its almost an eco-bike.
I own the Meteor 350 as an allday bike and it does great. My secondary bike is an MZ ETZ 250 2-Stroke for fun and with a lot more aggression and 1,2 more hp. Sounds weak but its hell of a lot fun to ride
Test rode 1 & yea! Wow! Ahhh! 🤣 For the price tag I will give this little fello 4 out of 5 🌟 it's surprisingly smooth, just enough pick up, thick cushionsy seat & yes it will cruise on highway comfortably like other cruiser 👍 If it has alittle more torque & top speed I will give it a 5!
ive just come across this channel as i have a 350 enfield i can say this bloke is funny as like his humour and honesty top gear presenter right there i know he prefers bikes but hey so what
Well the Royal Enfield meteor 350 is awesome beginner bike. Its looks good, performance is good and smooth compared to previous gen 350's. Love the meteor 350 😄😄. 👍the review was very good.
Excellent stuff! I'm a 55 yo old git, haven't riden a bike a CB250T since 1984? ... I've been thinking of getting a bike last few years... Sold, this is the bike I'll be going for.
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride. 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
I've owned big bikes, dirt bikes, sport bikes, and cruisers. This bike is great if you just want to have a relaxing ride and not fight a big cruiser or get into a pissing match with traffic or other riders on a super-sport. This is a great bike to just relax with; it's smooth, quiet, and has classic style with modern components. The price point and gas savings are also a huge plus. (U.S. owner)
Having ridden the Meteor I was dead impressed and have ordered one. The one thing I noticed on my test was the wind buffeting particularly around the helmet, did the screen on yours help or get rid of it? Good review by the way. Cheers👍
Cracking bike . I sat on that very same design today . Feels very comfortable , ( good for my back ) And it's definitely something I'm working towards . Great review,too 👍💥⚡
Fun video! This is the ultimate back roads cruiser bike !! It's got good smooth acceleration for a 350!! I own this bike and I just road it from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and it did pretty darn good on the highway keeping around 70 miles an hour. Very planted very stable. Only issue is limited speed uphill into a headwind. But that was only a very small part of the ride. When u get into town it shines- light weight for a cruiser and very nimble with excellent ground clearance for leaning. The windshield is a must! USA
Couple have being touring around the world on a 1972 royal enfield 350 bullet-so far done 582,000 km. They have just attended the International Royal Enfield Rally in Greece-I think this qualifies as testament to their reliability. I think you over estimate the design quality & long term reliability of your japanese manufaturers as I've had numerous japanese motorcycles & most had design faults & Fell well short of personality & character which other manufacturers have in bucket loads like royal enfield-MotoGuzzi-Ducati-Triumph among others. The Classic 350 & bullet are used in the high Himalaya's by tour groups & also for Cape York tours as well as Sri Lanka tours because of their durability-reliability as well as loads of useful torque to get through the most difficult conditions.
It's nice to see the growing market for these simple low power bikes in the UK.. You have companies like Hitchcock motorcycles, TEC parts, and tuning companies like BHP UK that modify these bikes.. The 650cc twins can with a simple remap gets close to 10% more power and is a lot less jerky around town.. Modify the air filter and exhaust, a remap can give you 20% more power on the back wheel.. But with a 20% increase in power you probably want a slight upgrade on the suspension. The 350cc singles also could do with a 20% power boost. So a boost from 20.2 to 24 bhp would be nice..
I just turned 65 and it's time to cut back a bit. I rode a kz 650 and Shadow 750 and wanted something fun and easy. The Meteor 350 does all that in style and performance. I do wish it had a sixth gear, it wants to go 70 plus but hits the wall around sixty. I'm easy on equipment so I don't push it too hard. If you want something fun and easy for a couple hours on a Saturday or a short cruise after work you won't be disappointed.
Hi I'm from India 🇮🇳 live in New Delhi and I bought this bike 🚲 really amazing bike and great thing is balance 👌 I have staller black ⚫ model thanks man
You don't need to ride faster to have fun.... My best ride is @30mph..with my wife..🥰 Gossiping and enjoying the natural beauty. In that case...this bike make sense..
Hello from India. :) I'm so glad I saw this review video. I loved this and the New Classic 350, which I hope you'll review as well. Royal Enfield has come a long long way. I own a twin cylinder Japanese bike and Royal Enfield is slowly getting close to the build quality.
It's one of the most beautiful new cruisers with a ridiculously low price. It would be a great bike for newer riders. I'd love to add one to my collection.
you have really hit the nail on the head with this review! with fast bikes, and i have owned many, still have 650 yam, you just get stuck behind traffic all the time, if this bike is fun to ride as my cranky old bullet 500, I am having one
never seen smone have this much fun and control over a cruiser i myself have the supernova meteor , but i always get overwhelmed by its weight nd maneuverability glad to see you ride it so effortlessly , gave me sm confidence to have more trust on the bike (mostly worried cuz of the indian roads)
after 10 or so years of only ever riding sport/sport touring bikes I was randomly offered a go on one of these, I can honestly say I didn't really miss the extra 60+hp or 3 cylinders it's just a nice relaxing easy ride you won't really want to go fast. I would like some better suspension, going over cobbles was an unpleasant experience also I could see this being better in a 650 parallel twin for pillion/motorway comfort but what really blew me away is it's so quiet and still has that nice bassy exhaust note. all in all great bike especially for beginners or people who like me are trying out cruisers for the first time...supposedly you can also get 600km out of a 15L tank which is pretty crazy it's gonna be great in the city.
Ya any bike can be fun, but the rider should understand it. I don't expect a review like this, you are so great. He is saying it from heart. For those who can't understand it, a test ride will learn you. There a 650 twin will come as Super Meteor.
I'm in the U.S., plant to take the MSF course in the fall, and upon successful completion and license endorsement, plan to acquire one of these as my first bike.
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride. 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
Back in 1980 I purchased a used BMW R60/5; that's a 600cc bike with 4 speed trans and it had compression reduced for dropping octane ratings on fuel available at that time. It had maybe 40hp? I loved that bike and I rode it everywhere, it was my primary transportation. You don't need high hp to enjoy riding.
This is the best review I've seen about this bike, you were really having fun with it. I ordered the Fireball Red about a month ago and just waiting for it to arrive. Is the Windscreen worth getting? Thanks again.
@@artiecisneros4691 you won't be disappointed with the bike, I love mine, I've had it a week and put 100 miles on it. The cold weather is not stopping me. Have fun 😊
Royal Enfield bikes are not built for India anymore.Sure,they are built in India.But development was carried out at their base at Donnington Park.The bikes are aimed at Europe and the US,but of course,Indians will buy them too
I hope this bike becomes a hit for young people. In between your studies at school? Explore your whole country or continent. I love the idea of a small, affordable yet high quality bike like this.
Go to ROYAL ENFIELD OFFICIAL website and chose the bike you want to buy, under that you'll see there's an option called "MAKE IT YOUR'S BOOKING"... All the variants can be customized and it has lots of more good color options too for all variants.. If it's not available in UK/USA, ask the dealers to book the customised one you saw/like in website... Lots of riders don't know about this..
Toe-heel shifter: Indian roads are not clean like in Europe or US. Potholes with mud, soil/sand on road and unpaved roads. A dirty shoe sole makes gear shifter dirty as well. Hence, no heel shifter means dirtier left leg shoes especially NO white clean sneakers.
Just got mine, supposed to come in March, so I'm using it in the cold. But I love it, it's absolutely excellent. I have been riding for 50 years and I have a xj 600 for speed. But this bike is great. ❤️ One thing, the screen on mine is rubbish
@@artiecisneros4691 the screen looks great, but it funnels the wind right into my helmet, the noise is to much. To be fair my helmet is not the best so maybe a full face helmet might improve matters
plus point is chasis and engine are both designed in UK. talking about reliability they are competing with japanese brands in India and manage to beat them all. its a reliable bike because most people in India take RE to the Himalayas (thats why RE launched himalayan bike bec they are so popular there) which itself speak reliability bec nobody wants a bike to be dead in a cold mountain desert.
Possible to make the video about Counter Steering... or steering of the motorcycle, (push right bar to go right....) People go buy 200+hp bikes and don't know how to steer.... they actually go toward the danger instead of avoiding it.
Nice review 👍 How’s are the spares availability in Europe for this bike? In UK people are happy with RE Twins as well. The quality of RE bikes are impressively improved when compared to other bikes as well.
I'd certainly have one of these in the garage but not quite sure I'm ready for it to be the only bike. If you compare it to a 125 it costs little more, has 30% more power and about twice the torque. As a bike to commute on or potter about on sunny Sundays i can see it getting quite a following and not just as a 'beginner's bike' the oft over used term for anything with less than 1000cc or 200BHP.
Scraping pegs at 60 is more fun for me than going 130 in a straight line. Not saying that peg scraping at 90 isn’t fun but at 66 Been there done that ! Still chasing the adrenaline just doesn’t take as much. I am getting one of these in the spring. Stay tuned lol!
I’m 62, been riding since 1972, just ordered a brown supernova. Just want to ride backroads & scenic highways, maybe an overnight ride
This bike is perfect. Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. THANK YOU ROYAL ENFIELD
Just collected my super nova in brown.. totally awesome machine...enjoy when you get it👍👍🙂
@@TDMalcolm send pictures
I'm 51. Never owned a bike, never really wanted one, but I've fallen in love with this one!
what dealership in Fort Smith?
@@mperolino4769 had to go to Tulsa, Oklahoma, synenergy, 41st & memorial
For riders who want to "step back from big bikes" - bingo! I'm sure I'm not the only viewer who's ridden for more than 50 years (since 1968, so literally!), but no longer need or want to wrestle the weight of an HD, Victory, or other "big dog" bike. Yet we still want to experience the joy of riding that you capture so well, so the RE Meteor looks mighty appealing. Thanks for posting this!
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
I'm 33, only been riding 5 years, and I'm already sick of how heavy my virago 535 is! Especially since I never sold my 125 (a ybr custom) and so whenever I jump on it and appreciate how light and manoeuvrable it is I just think "I wish I had this exact bike in 250cc" and I think I'd be very happy!
Like you I am 78 and have had all the big inch bikes. Currently ride a Kymco 2012 like i a 164 cc scooter, 11.5 hp, looking at the RE 350 and have been ridding from 1963 to now. Speed and high revving bikes are of no use to me. The joy of ridding comes first.
I wish more testers had your outlook on bikes. Any bike can be fun, so just have fun!
Thanks Matt!
I agree. Were I live the so called bikers tell people who have a 125 or 300 to get a proper bike. what even is a proper bike? lol. I have a bike for fun not to show off.
@@mrpantur7280 Exactly. Can't go faster than 130kph anyways, so why would you need 100 horsepower just to ride around 100kph?
have watched this several times now and it always brings a smile to my face. have purchased a meteor in bronze and absolutely love it. i feel i will keep it forever.
Cheers John, we'll tell them you bought it because of us. 😉
To be honest my bmw gsa 1250 had more quality issues than all enifields I owned combined together
@@bigb3165 In India 13 RE Meteors are equal to a GSA 1250. (Cost wise)
Bmw cars too, notorious for error codes. Sometimes a simple a to b ride is all you really need
@@f_r_e_d I guess you can let go some errors or so but we are talking about shaft , final drive , front disc , etc ... the list just goes on
@@sankguy I hear you. I owned an audi a4 2.0T. Camshaft, cam follower, high pressure fuel pump, oil pump, alternator, control arms, all replaced. Not to mention if you get a simple flat on an awd, you must change all 4 tires or your car gets a bad alignment. I learned the hard way. I’m done with headaches, only riding simple but fun rides.
@@f_r_e_d damn!
Thanks for the excellent review. Really enjoyed it! By the way, the "toe-heel" gear shifter was designed for the British Civil servant who didn't want to scuff his spit-polished boots. First gear was up and the rest were down, the shifter was on the right side, and there was a "neutral finder" as well, so you could disengage, dismount and comb your hair while staring at your boots. Unfortunately, it wasn't designed for the tie-dye shirt wearing flip-flop rider!
Wow this is something new I learnt today. Thanks Sir.
Most of the 4-gear 100 to 125cc bikes with a semi-automatic clutch I rode in Thailand worked that way. Some gear boxes could go from 4th directly to one at standstill.
It’s been a year that riding in flip flops is punishable offence. Shoes are mandatory for two wheel riders now on public roads.
Krish Pilai. Thanks interesting comment. I love my "Heel Kicker!" I thought it was made for in Indian wearing flip-flops sandals. Here is another Indian made motorcycle. B A J A J Dominar with KMT (Kronreif Trunkenpolz Mattighofen) 400 cc engine. th-cam.com/video/AH55ZkQJ73A/w-d-xo.html
@@PrimoStracciatella Wait so you're saying most gearboxes _doesn't_ let you do that?-
I think there is plenty of room in the market for simpler cheaper bikes like this. If Enfield can nail the quality and build a reputation for that, they’re gonna fly
Believe me , here in India these bikes are known primarily for their built quality!!!!!
@@learningmadeezzy808 cos there's.no other.company which makes em.in Europe u got.a whole.lot.of.competion
@@1pasupaty RE is a reliable brand worldwide now and if has a huge price advantage compared to europium ones.
I'm 17 and from India! I was looking at all the ride tests and reviews. I might be getting this by the end of the year and guess what it's gonna be my first bike! I think this is perfect. Your video was so fun, thank you!
Thanks, let us know how you get on with it.
@@BikeWorldTVshow sure!
@@gurucharanchundi i am 18 and im looking for ktm RC second hand 200cc as first bike.. But this is clearly better bike... Changed mind
@@starscream1457 that's awesome!
It's a lot of quality, and equipment for the price these are offered. Not to mention the unconditional warranty it comes with. And it's quite versatile too.
Meteor feels immensely heavy to any indian who drives it as a daily driver but our Chris pops wheelies with it...you are the man!!! Love from india
😂😂
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a nice bike to have. I love riding it
Launched in Brazil in the next weeek, cheers!
Chris could be riding a step-thru and I would still watch his review on it. Down to earth, very knowledgeable and one hell of a larrikan when he does his reviews. Did I mention his skill level?? Keep them coming mate, makes my day, thank you.
Cheers Andrew
After 50+ yrs on 2 wheels, this is what I want about 80% of the time. Granted, big road rigs are great for long distance/ touring.. but those rigs aren't much fun on dirt, gravel, and city streets
Wished this had come with the Himalayan's 410cc mill producing 24hp. Hopefully a 500cc and 650cc iteration will also be launched. Would be a good city commuter as well as fared better during highway runs.
Anyway Royal Enfield is on a roll. The following models up for launch in the next few months -
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.
Yes, RE will come up with 650cc cruiser,
the engine used in continental gt & interceptor..
Could be named as Shotgun.
Test mules have already been spotted.
Yes! That would have been a great idea! The 410 in this bike. The 350 is just a little scary on the Oregon freeway... my 300 Vespa has more HP than this.
My guess is at some point TEC will do a cam shaft to increase power to about 25hp
yes but would loose the excellent fuel economy...we always suffer the syndrome of more 10hp would be better even when riding 100hp motorbikes lol
I did a test ride and immediately booked one. I felt like both me and the meteor are one unit. It's a next level upgrade for RE. They want to step up, which is a good thing. And with this kind of approach they will create more user friendly machines.A big thumbs up to Royal Enfield... And the gear shifter concept is cool, as I never want to loose shine of my polished shoes. Btw, this helping the flip flop riders is kind of telepathy.. I guess. It's selling in India like hot cakes.
I get these smaller bikes. Been riding many bikes in 35 years. I've a cheap Gpz 500s in really good nick and it's great for back roads, main roads and I've even done motorways. Good on fuel and it's got a proper seat, remember those. 1997 never felt so good!!
First time seeing this channel and love the host! I am super impressed with RE’s recent launches. The color choices are superb especially the cherry and blue. The quality and attention to detail looks really good. I like the round turn by turn navigation. It still keeps the bike looking classy while introducing modern features. I can’t wait to see these bikes in US showrooms. I know the 650’s are selling really well in the US.
I am currently thinking to trade my 890 r for a royal enfield bike on road + a specific track bike.... then you upload this video.
That's a sign... i have to do it!! 😁🤘
ITS BETTER TO RIDE A SLOW BIKE FAST, THAN A FAST BIKE SLOW!
Cars too!
Chris, you’ve made me want one! Brilliant!
This is such a good channel.
I saw you guys at caffeine & Machine, I was the guy on the bad running moto guzzi (which is now running okay 😂).
Wanted to say hello but you looked busy.
Keep up the epic work lads.
Hi, never worry about coming to say hi, we love a chat. Cheers
Always a pleasure to watch Chris genuinely appreciating the motorcycles.
Unlike Indian “auto journos” who talk about the smallest thing as a huge problem.
Glad to see an Indian machine being reviewed in the most simplest way.
“Any motorcycle can be fun” -golden statement
I have the Bullet Trial 500 atm and I'm lovin it . It's perfect for B-Roads and farm lanes up to about 60 mph . The reports I'm seeing indicate the Meteor has a lot less vibration then the bullet due to the introduction of a balance shaft but the bullet is great so long as you don't want to travel on the Motorways I think . I'm thinking of buying one of these to customize .
I've been binge watching Meteor reviews last two weeks and this is one of my favourite ones! I'm in my late forties and picked up a brand-new Z900 SE in April (already broken in, hehe), but I've got a strange urge to get this lovely cruiser as well...
Update: Here we are a year later, and I'm a happy owner of a Supernova Red... 😆 Purchased in October 2022, and about 2,000 miles on the clock now.
Brilliant real world review. I think RE probably owe you a few quid because this review will make lots of people want one… Me included 😂
Chris is the new benchmark in reviewing bikes..😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Get video as always, I love your enthusiasm for anything on 2 wheels. It's great to see.
Great, honest and realistic review! I almost want one now
I love this bike and I love this video. I am seriously planning to buy this bike soon so I have watched every video I could find, and there are a lot of them! But this video does such a great job of explaining what this bike is really all about. And the video is so much fun I keep coming back to watch it over and over. It just puts a smile on my face, like I hope the Meteor will.
The new colours with spoke wheels are gourgeous.❤
Haven't ridden in like 10 years. Finally decided I wanted to get back into riding. I'm a short dude, 5' 2'' tall. In all the bikes they had at the bike show, this was one of the few that I could touch the ground on. Perfect for a short guy getting back into the swing of biking!
Its good to know europeans are also short im 5.4 tall.u raised my spirit
I'm actually looking at this bike purely for the MPG. I sat on one and was super impressed with the quality. I ride a Vulcan 500 now, which is 50ish HP and I love it. But for commuting on back roads this is perfect. Enfield should be applauded for that alone. Especially with all this Russia nonsense, this is the most efficient thing you can get short of a 50cc. Most people pay no mind to MPG on motorcycles, but for 5k and 90mpg, its almost an eco-bike.
You done well getting a wheelie out of it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
One of the best motorcycle reviews i ever saw. Honest, to the point, and funny at the same time. I like it a lot. Thank you. Greetings from Belgium
I own the Meteor 350 as an allday bike and it does great. My secondary bike is an MZ ETZ 250 2-Stroke for fun and with a lot more aggression and 1,2 more hp. Sounds weak but its hell of a lot fun to ride
Test rode 1 & yea! Wow! Ahhh! 🤣
For the price tag I will give this little fello 4 out of 5 🌟 it's surprisingly smooth, just enough pick up, thick cushionsy seat & yes it will cruise on highway comfortably like other cruiser 👍
If it has alittle more torque & top speed I will give it a 5!
They need to bring the honda 350 over that recently come out, its gorgeous.
I wish they would but i dont think its coming to Europe, pity.
@@glendyble4725 its released in india...after some problems they again took some motorcycles back from the owner to rectify.
It's a pretty looking bike but it's having a lot of setbacks in asian market due to semi robotic feeling you get while riding .
its a good bike to. I have taken a test ride
This is a great channel. Awesome content that always leaves me wanting to go for a ride :-)
Cheers Andrew, that's the plan.
ive just come across this channel as i have a 350 enfield i can say this bloke is funny as like his humour and honesty top gear presenter right there i know he prefers bikes but hey so what
Well the Royal Enfield meteor 350 is awesome beginner bike. Its looks good, performance is good and smooth compared to previous gen 350's. Love the meteor 350 😄😄. 👍the review was very good.
3 new royal enfield bikes coming soon
New RE Classic 350
Hunter (scrambler)
RE 650 cruiser
Super Meteor 650 coming?
Excellent stuff! I'm a 55 yo old git, haven't riden a bike a CB250T since 1984? ... I've been thinking of getting a bike last few years... Sold, this is the bike I'll be going for.
Brilliant, let us know how you get on with it.
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride. 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
I've owned big bikes, dirt bikes, sport bikes, and cruisers. This bike is great if you just want to have a relaxing ride and not fight a big cruiser or get into a pissing match with traffic or other riders on a super-sport. This is a great bike to just relax with; it's smooth, quiet, and has classic style with modern components. The price point and gas savings are also a huge plus. (U.S. owner)
Having ridden the Meteor I was dead impressed and have ordered one. The one thing I noticed on my test was the wind buffeting particularly around the helmet, did the screen on yours help or get rid of it? Good review by the way. Cheers👍
I ordered one also Fireball Red. I was also wondering about the Screen and if it's worth getting one or just go with the Flyscreen.
Most wind screens aren't tall enough, they bundle the air and push it over the edge. If that edge is shoulder high, your helmet gets it.
When I need/want a windshield I'll drive my car...
@@donaldoehl7690 If you live in the US you won't need a fairing for legal speeds! :)
@@donaldoehl7690 good for you.
Cracking bike . I sat on that very same design today . Feels very comfortable , ( good for my back ) And it's definitely something I'm working towards . Great review,too 👍💥⚡
Fun video! This is the ultimate back roads cruiser bike !! It's got good smooth acceleration for a 350!! I own this bike and I just road it from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and it did pretty darn good on the highway keeping around 70 miles an hour. Very planted very stable. Only issue is limited speed uphill into a headwind. But that was only a very small part of the ride. When u get into town it shines- light weight for a cruiser and very nimble with excellent ground clearance for leaning. The windshield is a must!
USA
Couple have being touring around the world on a 1972 royal enfield 350 bullet-so far done 582,000 km. They have just attended the International Royal Enfield Rally in Greece-I think this qualifies as testament to their reliability. I think you over estimate the design quality & long term reliability of your japanese manufaturers as I've had numerous japanese motorcycles & most had design faults & Fell well short of personality & character which other manufacturers have in bucket loads like royal enfield-MotoGuzzi-Ducati-Triumph among others. The Classic 350 & bullet are used in the high Himalaya's by tour groups & also for Cape York tours as well as Sri Lanka tours because of their durability-reliability as well as loads of useful torque to get through the most difficult conditions.
This one is a fun delightful jolly and fresh feeling review. Nothing like any other reviews, so much joy in watching this video.
I can feel his joy when he says you can ride in flipflops 😂 .. biking gear is really a chore.. but is a must
Super presentation !!! really enjoyed
It's nice to see the growing market for these simple low power bikes in the UK..
You have companies like Hitchcock motorcycles, TEC parts, and tuning companies like BHP UK that modify these bikes..
The 650cc twins can with a simple remap gets close to 10% more power and is a lot less jerky around town.. Modify the air filter and exhaust, a remap can give you 20% more power on the back wheel.. But with a 20% increase in power you probably want a slight upgrade on the suspension.
The 350cc singles also could do with a 20% power boost. So a boost from 20.2 to 24 bhp would be nice..
I just turned 65 and it's time to cut back a bit. I rode a kz 650 and Shadow 750 and wanted something fun and easy. The Meteor 350 does all that in style and performance. I do wish it had a sixth gear, it wants to go 70 plus but hits the wall around sixty. I'm easy on equipment so I don't push it too hard. If you want something fun and easy for a couple hours on a Saturday or a short cruise after work you won't be disappointed.
Hi I'm from India 🇮🇳 live in New Delhi and I bought this bike 🚲 really amazing bike and great thing is balance 👌 I have staller black ⚫ model thanks man
You don't need to ride faster to have fun....
My best ride is @30mph..with my wife..🥰
Gossiping and enjoying the natural beauty.
In that case...this bike make sense..
Also included is 3 years warranty and 3 years breakdown cover.
I'm from India. I booked a meteor 350 . And i need to say your video is very cool'nd fun ❤️
I just bought one in Colorado USA ,Now I have 2 Royal Enfields
@@Pound_Shift congratulations
Hello from India. :)
I'm so glad I saw this review video. I loved this and the New Classic 350, which I hope you'll review as well.
Royal Enfield has come a long long way. I own a twin cylinder Japanese bike and Royal Enfield is slowly getting close to the build quality.
Hi back! Keep watching for some really cool Royal Enfield vids coming soon...
It's one of the most beautiful new cruisers with a ridiculously low price. It would be a great bike for newer riders. I'd love to add one to my collection.
I have not ridden a bike since a hart problem 5 years ago, don't need a fast one this looks perfect
Was actually quite impressed with the acceleration at the start!
Best motorcycle review I have seen so far. Gratz guys.
Best review of the meteor so far
you have really hit the nail on the head with this review! with fast bikes, and i have owned many, still have 650 yam, you just get stuck behind traffic all the time, if this bike is fun to ride as my cranky old bullet 500, I am having one
never seen smone have this much fun and control over a cruiser
i myself have the supernova meteor , but i always get overwhelmed by its weight nd maneuverability
glad to see you ride it so effortlessly , gave me sm confidence to have more trust on the bike (mostly worried cuz of the indian roads)
after 10 or so years of only ever riding sport/sport touring bikes I was randomly offered a go on one of these, I can honestly say I didn't really miss the extra 60+hp or 3 cylinders it's just a nice relaxing easy ride you won't really want to go fast. I would like some better suspension, going over cobbles was an unpleasant experience also I could see this being better in a 650 parallel twin for pillion/motorway comfort but what really blew me away is it's so quiet and still has that nice bassy exhaust note.
all in all great bike especially for beginners or people who like me are trying out cruisers for the first time...supposedly you can also get 600km out of a 15L tank which is pretty crazy it's gonna be great in the city.
Ya any bike can be fun, but the rider should understand it. I don't expect a review like this, you are so great. He is saying it from heart. For those who can't understand it, a test ride will learn you.
There a 650 twin will come as Super Meteor.
I'm in the U.S., plant to take the MSF course in the fall, and upon successful completion and license endorsement, plan to acquire one of these as my first bike.
I think I’m gonna get my MC permit and get one of these to learn on and just take the MC test on it :)
Royal enfield is a big boy from now! No one talks about vibration issues anymore kudos
Hey 👋🏻
I’m loving my RE Meteor Fireball Yellow 💛 & your video reminds me of my enthusiasm & love of the bike 😍
Great video, well done.
I like the look of the new Classic version, hopefully they'll be available in the UK and Ireland soon.
It is the most beautiful bike I have seen in this segment.
This bike is as Indian as it gets. Love to see indian bikes getting recognition in the global market. Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳
👍 from 🇬🇧
Thanks! Good review.
Loved the video and the way you ride the bike.
Yes!!! a bike I can ride in flip flops!! Sign me up for one!!
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride. 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). th-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/w-d-xo.html
not surprised at all - UK has top-notch engineering skills and RE was sensible enough to rely on them.
This was a very good review! It looks amazing and sounds great!
I love them, getting the stellar blue next week 👍
Back in 1980 I purchased a used BMW R60/5; that's a 600cc bike with 4 speed trans and it had compression reduced for dropping octane ratings on fuel available at that time. It had maybe 40hp? I loved that bike and I rode it everywhere, it was my primary transportation. You don't need high hp to enjoy riding.
Just had my vintage Vespa written off by a delivery driver, one of these on order next!
Proud 😁 owner of meteor350 ❤️❤️
This is the best review I've seen about this bike, you were really having fun with it. I ordered the Fireball Red about a month ago and just waiting for it to arrive. Is the Windscreen worth getting? Thanks again.
Did you get the windscreen? I got one with mine and it's not good
@@tamar5261 Would you please elaborate? How tall are you?
@@artiecisneros4691 5'8", the screen looks great but sends the wind into my face. Maybe a full face helmet might improve matters
@@tamar5261 Thanks for replying. I ordered one a few months ago, still waiting here in the USA, I'm 5'9 and probably will have the same problem.
@@artiecisneros4691 you won't be disappointed with the bike, I love mine, I've had it a week and put 100 miles on it. The cold weather is not stopping me. Have fun 😊
Royal Enfield bikes are not built for India anymore.Sure,they are built in India.But development was carried out at their base at Donnington Park.The bikes are aimed at Europe and the US,but of course,Indians will buy them too
Not cheap. !!!! RE would rather you say inexpensive……. Is the windscreen taller than the one on the Himalayan ??? If it is , I need it !!😃
The windscreen of meteor is bigger than himalayan
I hope this bike becomes a hit for young people. In between your studies at school? Explore your whole country or continent. I love the idea of a small, affordable yet high quality bike like this.
It dosnt matter what bike i would have you would win around a track on that Meteor.
'Wheelie' on a meteor? I bow to you sir.
Thank you for pronouncing Himalayan the right way! (Second time around tho)
Sick of how everyone else says it.
How did you get a dark red one with a windshield? I thought the windshields only come for the (ugly) 2-tone paint. I really like that combo.
Go to ROYAL ENFIELD OFFICIAL website and chose the bike you want to buy, under that you'll see there's an option called
"MAKE IT YOUR'S BOOKING"... All the variants can be customized and it has lots of more good color options too for all variants.. If it's not available in UK/USA, ask the dealers to book the customised one you saw/like in website... Lots of riders don't know about this..
Basically you can fit any official accessory to any model, after purchase. Booking time options are limited
Toe-heel shifter: Indian roads are not clean like in Europe or US. Potholes with mud, soil/sand on road and unpaved roads. A dirty shoe sole makes gear shifter dirty as well. Hence, no heel shifter means dirtier left leg shoes especially NO white clean sneakers.
What?
Just got mine, supposed to come in March, so I'm using it in the cold. But I love it, it's absolutely excellent. I have been riding for 50 years and I have a xj 600 for speed. But this bike is great. ❤️ One thing, the screen on mine is rubbish
What don't you like about the screen?
@@artiecisneros4691 the screen looks great, but it funnels the wind right into my helmet, the noise is to much. To be fair my helmet is not the best so maybe a full face helmet might improve matters
Getting this exact same bike next week as my first starter bike.
I'm not watching.. I already have 2 enfields, they're nice bikes but I don't want to even consider getting another. Ok, just a quick look.. lol 😁
plus point is chasis and engine are both designed in UK. talking about reliability they are competing with japanese brands in India and manage to beat them all.
its a reliable bike because most people in India take RE to the Himalayas (thats why RE launched himalayan bike bec they are so popular there) which itself speak reliability bec nobody wants a bike to be dead in a cold mountain desert.
Possible to make the video about Counter Steering... or steering of the motorcycle, (push right bar to go right....)
People go buy 200+hp bikes and don't know how to steer.... they actually go toward the danger instead of avoiding it.
Nice review 👍
How’s are the spares availability in Europe for this bike? In UK people are happy with RE Twins as well.
The quality of RE bikes are impressively improved when compared to other bikes as well.
How I can ignore your smile 😃! Liked 👍
I'd certainly have one of these in the garage but not quite sure I'm ready for it to be the only bike. If you compare it to a 125 it costs little more, has 30% more power and about twice the torque. As a bike to commute on or potter about on sunny Sundays i can see it getting quite a following and not just as a 'beginner's bike' the oft over used term for anything with less than 1000cc or 200BHP.
Scraping pegs at 60 is more fun for me than going 130 in a straight line. Not saying that peg scraping at 90 isn’t fun but at 66 Been there done that ! Still chasing the adrenaline just doesn’t take as much. I am getting one of these in the spring. Stay tuned lol!