Very accurate review. I love mine. Had it shipped from Toronto to Atlantic Canada. I'm 62 , riding for 50 years. Hoping to ride this one for another 50 ! Nice work.
So nice to see a comment at the top from a veteran rider! I'm 68, bought my first bike the day I turned 15-1/2 in Santa Barbara, CA, and have owned Hondas, Triumphs, a BSA, an HD, and a Victory Kingpin. I can't wait to get an RE Meteor (demand is so great!) - and my point is that this is *not* at all a "first bike" for those like us, but rather, a perfect way to downsize from our "big dog" bikes and still have fun on the road. I guess it's just a blind spot for all these younger reviewers that they keep calling this a "beginner's bike"!
@@petehealy9819 Nice comment. Have had many myself. Currently 6. Haven't ridden my RT1100 since receiving my Meteor. Is a joy to ride. Is always wise to work up from smaller cc. (as is any trade) These reviewers are young and strong and think they will stay so. Keep riding, keep smiling, and keep that right hand cranked.
@@petehealy9819 I guess the Germans aren’t that keen on RE bikes (or maybe I just got lucky!). I took a test ride a week ago Monday, told them I wanted the Stellar Black, they had it in stock and I picked it up last Friday…complete with registration & tag. Amazon couldn’t have done it better 🤣
Royal Enfield has really worked hard over the past few years to improve the fit and finish of their bikes. It' really quite attractive. And It's the kind of bike that begs you to find an excuse to ride it.
I picked up my Supernova on 5th November it's ready for its 1st service its sharing garage space with my Himalayan both are excellent machines The meteor is the most comfortable bike I've ever owned and I've had a few in my 55 years of riding, it's exceptionally well balanced machine handles beautifully the gearbox is very precise and the fueling is spot on Concidering the purchase price its exceptionally well made with some details you would only find on significantly more expensive machines RE have another winner on there hands
@@markpulling12 prior to the Himalayan and Meteor I ran a interceptor for 2 years so both the single cylinder bikes were a step down in power If I have a negative opinion of the Himalayan and Meteor it's they should be 500cc
I met a 72yr old who had one and "in the flesh" its a beautiful looking bike. Build quality is a step up from my Interceptor. I want one. Great review 👏
Had my Meteor since July and have racked up over 2000 miles. Brilliant bike, so comfortable. It does have motorway capability and the engine feels a lot smoother when full run in at about 1300 miles, I did a 40 mile run on the motorway at a constant 70mph and managed to maintain this speed evrn on the inclines. Yes it feels a little buzzy but certainly not strained or stressed. It does require dealer maintenance at 3000 miles in the UK although the oil isn't changed until its 6000 service. For any doubters about the Meteor, ignore the performance figures and go try one. If you get the Enfield ethos you'll enjoy the Meteor, it really is a great bike! Great video by the way. Same colour as mine! 😂👍
Mark is a first class reviewer of all motorcycles. Straight to the point and no flim flam. An honest review of the RE Meteor and encouraging me to give serious thought to acquiring one of these!
I had a good look at a Meteor 350 at the bike show in Birmingham on Tuesday and was really impressed with it, and blown away at how cheap they are. Most comfortable seat I've ever sat upon on a bike.
Mark, been riding for 60 plus yrs. Harleys etc .Soon as I saw and rode this bike, RE Supernova Copper Coloured 2021, it was love at first sight .A top notch marvellous machine. Say no more! FGM
Hi Mark, picking up my Meteor Supernova in blue this weekend. There is a real sense of appeal with these bikes. A bad accident made me rethink what to invest in and watching your reviews, along with a few other top blokes, I’m looking forward to cruising about. Keep up the good work. All the best.
Well Mark! I got ahold of a local RE dealer and set one of these aside for summer time here in the next few months. I decided on the Fireball Yellow and going to have the dealer install the smoke flyscreen, bar end mirrors and a Hexagon Engine guard. Thanks for always putting out great info and quality content. As my first bike, with some inspiration of your RE content and doing forum research. A garage full of RE’s is the goal! One for commuting, something for the lady and I, and a tractor with two wheels. Besides a track bike, there’ll be nothing to need. Cheers mate
I think the Stella looks nice tan the Supernova in that the fenders are colour matched to the tank and side panels. The Supernova does come with two-tone Alloys which sets it apart from all the previous models
Finally someone showing us the power and giving us a realistic expectation. I've determined from this video that this bike has plenty of power for me and will be very enjoyable for what I want to do. I just wanna cruise and look good and feel comfortable and this bike is perfectly good for all of that. The price and quality of the bike is just unheard of and that is a major factor drawing me in. I can buy this brand new without breaking the bank at all. I may eventually get a 2nd bike like an Indian Scout 60 for when I wanna go longer highway trips but the Meteor is perfect as my local chill bike.
Many thanks for the comment...yes these are fabulous bikes... perfect just for pottering about on with that wonderful smooth single engine Best wishes mark
I recently bought a Kawasaki W-175 here in Thailand. It's a 5 speed with counter balancer making it silky smooth. Almost exact concept of the Royal Enfield here. Huge gas tank, beautiful to look at, all day comfort and monkey simple to maintain. The only limitation is about a 90 kph top cruising speed. No problem on most back roads but I'm forced to the scooter lane on fast interstates. I'm almost certain my next bike will be a RE 350. The W-175 will go to my wife!
Hi Mark, As always I enjoy your videos and reading all the various comment of your subscribers. Previously I was looking at the Yamaha xsr 125 ( It has a sort of retro look about it ) but in my heart, these Royal Enfield meteor 350's are truly the (smaller ) real deal of cruiser retro's. I have put a deposit down on one today ( Stella Ruby Red colour ) make get it in about 3-4 weeks time ...... Keep up the good work Mark, your biking experience is invaluable
I've got a Matt black stellar and I've had a small screen and also belly pan fitted lovely little bike my mate is getting one as well we live on the edge of the lake district can't wait for the better weather
Having not ridden a bike for over 25 years, I’m currently working on getting my licence and hoping to get one of these little gems. I’m a young 63 years and not interested in speed so this looks like the perfect bike!
A very easy bike to ride, when I picked mine up I dropped the clutch forgetting to rev, I expected it to stall and it just pulled away, made me look good. That's it, it makes you look good asthetically too. Perfect for me and the missus. You review sounds right.
You know, too few people talk about how perfect those clocks are. They really add a lot of character to a bike already very full of character. Still pining for the perfect one...
Just bought same bike adding Givi racks and boxes great fit also large Givi Screen mega improvement , same colour bike has sump guard crash bars ready to go in a few days looks great bought with 180 miles ex demo upgraded pegs . Ready to go great review All Givi kits fits well and big improvement over standard fittings .
Had my 350cc meteor now 3 weeks covered some 550 miles, and love it , was a little worried that the power would be to low ( have one triumph speedmaster 1200cc in my garage so alot more power ) but really happy with the performance really good, handles excellent, the finish on the bike also excellent, really don't know how they do it for the money, all round brilliant bike.
Nice review Mark :-) It's kinda crazy with the laws on 125's and this at that price and both getting more or less the same speed...Hope your good mate and have a good weekend :-)
Years and years ago i had a honda varadero 125, huge for a 125 v-twin 15hp, would do 70/75 but it's all in the lower end torque with the Enfields, 27nm @ 4000 rpm (the 125 had 10nm @ 8500rpm (huge difference)) really isn't bad at all and would make cruising the back roads bliss!
Very nice review. Pick up my Meteor tomorrow, 7-22-22. Can't wait. This will be my 5th bike. All others were bigger and heavier. Looking forward to a lighter get around town ride. Happy Trails everyone.
@@belal3 I love the bike. It's quick fast it's agile it does everything you need to do except for one thing it's not fast enough I can't go on the highway. I'm used to riding 750's either cruiser or late 70s kawasaki kz. I did want to downsize a little, turned 65 this year. Comfortable too. Tripper is useless to me. Would much rather have a tach. I'll give it 8.5 out of ten .
@@edanalog thanks for the reply, I'll be buying my first bike in a few days and my choices are down to brand new RE 350 meteor or Harley Davidson sportser 1200 (2019 / milage 10k) the thing is my daily commute is 25 kilometer high way so I'm really not sure what to get
@@belal3 If you have to ride the highway at 60 mph or more the 350 really is a push. That would max out the bikes speed. I hope whatever you have decided it works out for you.
Nice hip intro tune. I reckon RE ought to put this excellent engine in the Himalayan and attract the lower tax.I wonder what is behind the side panels and seat, toolkit maybe ?
I'm surprised that I find the bike attractive. It's a good-looking machine. Seems like the rider pegs are a bit far forward. I know it's not about performance, but any feel for how it would respond if you pushed it thru some twisties? Thanks, Mark!
Awesome bike, just view this meteor 350 at local dealer in NZ this afternoon, this review really help me to make my decision to buy it,Royal Enfield, here I come!!
Man, that bike is freakin' GORGEOUS! Though I have a Fireball Yellow Meteor, that Stellar Blue is growing on me; I'm half tempted to get one in Stellar Blue... :)
It seems slow, but I had a Honda Ascot 500 back in the day, that simply did not want to go any faster than 75mph. This bike takes me straight back to that one.
I don't even have bike license but damn this bike looks inviting to ride! I always loved these classical looking bikes, fitted with modern technology and still gets excellent fuel consumption. I maybe 25 years old but this is better looking than any modern looking bike ive seen. I ain't really looking for speed so I would probably get this one if I had bike license.
Started watching a lot of your reviews Mark, probably why I'm ten months late . Very professionally done and I'm becoming a bit of a royal enfield fan due to you!👍
Great review Mark.again!I do prefer the ‘classic though but not yet available in Canada.if not for the riding position alone.here’s hoping it comes this way.
66+ love mine. 11 motorcycles in the past from 1994 to 2021. Great sound, comfortable and FUN. DID I say Fun. Dont misunderstand, it is not a speed demon Get a DUCATI, triumph or Husqvarna For going fast. This is not for you. Did I mention FUN
Watching you push this thru lovely British two laners, I'm thinking 'could RE have any better advertisement for the Meteor?' I mean, these really make me yearn to go for a ride!
Thanks for this review, Mark. I've bought a Meteor on the strength of it from Groombridge in Sussex. Looking forward to taking delivery next Wednesday.
Another interesting video TAYM, your still sounding a bit under the weather, Wow some lovely old bikes there very nice. That looks a great Dealership , not many like that now , nice to see they are selling so many Royal Enfields. When you get home you get your feet up with something hot to drink, Mrs TAYM might even clean the Suzuki for you.😂😂😂
@@markpulling12 sorry Mark, just watching you on the 350 Meteor, and sent the message to TAYM from my Phone while watching TH-cam on tv. I enjoyed your reviews of the meteor so much I bought one last year. Thanks
And they sell an after market seat that shaves another 10mm off the height, 755, has to be one of the lowest about. Only downside is the lack of dealers, to get to one during the 3 year warranty for servicing becomes a logistical nightmare and I live in Surrey but it's so simple you could see it lasting for ever or at least as long as we're allowed to buy petrol.
At 4:49 looking at the clocks and the bars, those two black covers on the top of the forks should be removed as they are just shipping protection, unless its a fireball variant, in which case you might want to keep em as it looks better with the all Black theme on the bike 😊
Hi Mark, Watching your reviews and other riders' comments on the Royal Enfield meteor 350 stellar, I order one and hopefully pick it up in a couple of days. Thank you for your honest reviews.
Gets passed on the motorway all the time. Gets passed in town leaving traffic signals. If I wanted a Royal Enfield, I'm afraid I will need to go with a 650 Interceptor. Here's hoping that Kawasaki comes out with a Z400RS next year.
i dont think those people have come to see the sea at poole = but they may have turned up to see that lovely navy blue paint job which is enough to sell the bike alone ;;;
I find it very odd about the service intervals.. Here in the US. They recommend the first service at 300 miles!. Oil change and checking the valve clearance!. I have evevn been told that the intake valves are set at the factory on the tight side, and should be checked regardless!.This also goes for the Himalayan and Scram 411cc models too!..
@@markpulling12 Looking forward to see your review with the new cb500x 2022!! The Meteor is a lovely bike but for my 1,84cm high and 115kg maybe little bit small!? Cheers mate ✌️
Great review thank you very much, wish there was a dealer hear on the island. ( PEI Canada ) Had the 500 cc bullet and loved it, to bad they did not stick with the kick start. used mine more than the elect. one. I also had the steel saddle bags witch were nice to have. It was the army green one. again thanks for the great video.
Great video Mark… I am considering this bike once I have passed my mod 1 & 2 … I am wanting to do some touring … nc500 for example - do you think this bike is upto it? Thanks in advance 👍
Hi Jennifer ...the NC 500 ..is an awesome route I've heard very technical , especially apple cross,it's not a fast route at all ,so this bike I would think would be very good ...it's top speed is only 70 mph ish so factor this in if you have to do a lot of motorway riding as it'll be flat out ,but stick to A roads and you'll be fine ,I love this bike and will probably get one in the future,other bikes to consider for you are rebel 500 , Vulcan 650 ,etc which have a better cruising ability but if you know that 60 mph cruising is all you need then the meteor will be perfect Good luck ....mark
Have a good trip just be careful Scotland does love its speed came and the speed awareness course Isn't a thing so its a fine from the get go. Bit of shame really that they do that but good riding, or driving too
Excellent review apart from a whole minute of dire music. I would think that the more frequent service intervals in India are to do with the heat and dusty conditions. No rev counter. I much prefer the basic one in orange. No rear seat or silly little backrest. But I couldn't get on with where the foot pegs are or the heal/toe gearchange. I think I'll stick to the 390. Haha! Edit: very attractive-looking engine. Forgot to say.
I honestly think that this motorbike looks absolutely fantastic, they sound really good, they are really comfortable. I honestly think that if they had a little bit more power, even if it was just another 10bhp, they would be perfect.
@@bruisingSpartan wait a few days then you will see that. I mean in 2023 launch this bike royal Enfield meteor 650😊. You will see vedio of enfeld 650. Search on youtube
Ok that's strange because I got that from the royal enfield website ... thanks for letting me know :) I did actually speak to an re dealer myself a few months about this and he agreed it is 6000 miles BUT they and most other dealers recommend a 3000 mile check like you said . ...it doesn't hurt to change the oil more frequently anyway it's only a couple of litres of oil and a check ...quite a cheap service I would say Regards mark bikeadvice.in/meteor-350-service-interval-launched-uk/amp/ maintenanceschedule.net/royal-enfield-meteor-350-maintenance/
Nice unbiased reviews. It would be great to see a review of both the RE Meteor and the Benelli Imperiale if you could get a friend to go along with you for roll on speed testing, acceleration etc. The new RE 350 Classic is due very soon too so maybe a 3 way test....
I'm thinking if the difference in roll on performance would swing your decision from an Indian built bike with 120 years of heritage to a Chinese bike with none , I think neither bike would suit you and you would be better off with Yamaha Sr400 or an Excellent condition XS650..Somehow the Royal Enfield have become iconic machines without real bike- performance ! If you are looking for performance you need to look elsewhere..if you embrace the slow speed characterful engine and lazy grunty power delivery and ride the slow speed torque then the heritage of the Enfield should swing your vote and more so with the classic on the way ..cheers..exceptional review as always Mark!!
@@stevied6286 I think you are wrong saying Benelli has no experience they are approx 100 years old and all engineering still done in Italy. Im not sure acceleration would swing my decision as i want one to plod around on but power delivery is still important. Ive hot a 1200 scrambler for scrsthching my soeed itch...
@@andrewturner4728 I understand what u are saying Andrew but if you look at the bikes that benelli produced in larger numbers before they went bust the 400 imperiale just trades on the name with I'm guessing a Chinese designed engine not that that is inherently bad cos they are producing quality stuff..I'm just thinking that any difference between the benellis 19hp 400cc and the meteors 20Hp 350 is going to be so marginal that as to not make a noticeable difference in real world riding personally I'd go for the heritage of the RE ..now if the benelli had a 350 v twin then ........
Hi Rob ...no sorry ,it's not really suitable for that with its road tyres and low ground clearance ,but I'm sure you could take it down a light gravel track if you had to Cheers mark
@@davebarclay4429 Hi Dave. Good point, although I intend to do most of my riding on tarmac, but I live about 4km up quite a rough track. What I probably need for the Meteor are 70/30 tyres to replace the standard issue ones.
I remember when Pool harbour was bombed by the Japanese. You do a good review. I was told by my local RE dealer the bike is actually limited to a max speed of 70. For me that would be fine.
That engine is BS6 complained which is equivalent to EURO6 norms, India skipped BS5 which is equivalent to EURO5 . Services interval is less in India because it use Mineral Engine oil in indian variant.
Good review Mark but it's not really for me. It needs a few more ponies. The camera you use for your walk around is really good, very sharp footage. What is it? Is there any chance you good get hold of a Triumph Speedmaster to review?
Hi Alex it's just my GoPro hero 7 black ....lots of other TH-camrs use a separate camera for this but I find it works just fine and less to carry :) Still looking out for a speedmaster to review !
Did you find yourself looking at the gear indicator, when shifting? I did, the shift up was so smooth, I couldn't hear the shift. My Harley Davidson Road King has that distinctive "clunk ", when up or down shifting. Cheers. 🙂 🏍
Very accurate review. I love mine. Had it shipped from Toronto to Atlantic Canada. I'm 62 , riding for 50 years. Hoping to ride this one for another 50 ! Nice work.
Thanks ...yes these are great bikes
Regards mark
So nice to see a comment at the top from a veteran rider! I'm 68, bought my first bike the day I turned 15-1/2 in Santa Barbara, CA, and have owned Hondas, Triumphs, a BSA, an HD, and a Victory Kingpin. I can't wait to get an RE Meteor (demand is so great!) - and my point is that this is *not* at all a "first bike" for those like us, but rather, a perfect way to downsize from our "big dog" bikes and still have fun on the road. I guess it's just a blind spot for all these younger reviewers that they keep calling this a "beginner's bike"!
@@petehealy9819 Nice comment. Have had many myself. Currently 6. Haven't ridden my RT1100 since receiving my Meteor. Is a joy to ride. Is always wise to work up from smaller cc. (as is any trade) These reviewers are young and strong and think they will stay so. Keep riding, keep smiling, and keep that right hand cranked.
I’ll be 61 in 6 days and have been riding for 44 years. Hope I have the juice for at least another 20 😄
@@petehealy9819 I guess the Germans aren’t that keen on RE bikes (or maybe I just got lucky!). I took a test ride a week ago Monday, told them I wanted the Stellar Black, they had it in stock and I picked it up last Friday…complete with registration & tag. Amazon couldn’t have done it better 🤣
I've looked at the Enfield up close. They are the best looking cycles I have ever seen. Love them !
Royal Enfield has really worked hard over the past few years to improve the fit and finish of their bikes. It' really quite attractive. And It's the kind of bike that begs you to find an excuse to ride it.
I picked up my Supernova on 5th November it's ready for its 1st service its sharing garage space with my Himalayan both are excellent machines
The meteor is the most comfortable bike I've ever owned and I've had a few in my 55 years of riding, it's exceptionally well balanced machine handles beautifully the gearbox is very precise and the fueling is spot on
Concidering the purchase price its exceptionally well made with some details you would only find on significantly more expensive machines
RE have another winner on there hands
Thanks John ... totally agree...my favorite RE bike ...I'll get one in the future :)
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 prior to the Himalayan and Meteor I ran a interceptor for 2 years so both the single cylinder bikes were a step down in power
If I have a negative opinion of the Himalayan and Meteor it's they should be 500cc
@@johnalbrighton4569 completely. They really are meant to city travelers.
What's it like on a motorway?
@@bushcraftgirl excellent
I met a 72yr old who had one and "in the flesh" its a beautiful looking bike. Build quality is a step up from my Interceptor. I want one. Great review 👏
Thanks Andy much appreciated ☺️
Had my Meteor since July and have racked up over 2000 miles. Brilliant bike, so comfortable. It does have motorway capability and the engine feels a lot smoother when full run in at about 1300 miles, I did a 40 mile run on the motorway at a constant 70mph and managed to maintain this speed evrn on the inclines. Yes it feels a little buzzy but certainly not strained or stressed. It does require dealer maintenance at 3000 miles in the UK although the oil isn't changed until its 6000 service. For any doubters about the Meteor, ignore the performance figures and go try one. If you get the Enfield ethos you'll enjoy the Meteor, it really is a great bike! Great video by the way. Same colour as mine! 😂👍
Thanks Johnathan glad it's going well ....best colour too !!
Great comment. :) Have to try one.
Mark is a first class reviewer of all motorcycles. Straight to the point and no flim flam. An honest review of the RE Meteor and encouraging me to give serious thought to acquiring one of these!
Many thanks...I've just bought the hunter...but the meteor and classic are brilliant bikes cheers mark
I had a good look at a Meteor 350 at the bike show in Birmingham on Tuesday and was really impressed with it, and blown away at how cheap they are. Most comfortable seat I've ever sat upon on a bike.
Mark, been riding for 60 plus yrs. Harleys etc .Soon as I saw and rode this bike, RE Supernova Copper Coloured 2021, it was love at first sight .A top notch marvellous machine. Say no more! FGM
Many thanks Frank 😊
Hi Mark, picking up my Meteor Supernova in blue this weekend. There is a real sense of appeal with these bikes. A bad accident made me rethink what to invest in and watching your reviews, along with a few other top blokes, I’m looking forward to cruising about. Keep up the good work. All the best.
Thanks Craig great choice ☺️
I’m in love with my 2022 RE Meteor 350 Stellar Black. Great video…thanks for taking us along, Mark.
Ok glen thanks
Yes they really are great 👍😊
One of my favorite RE bikes. Thinking you've got it right, very smooth and comfortable with okay power. Thank you!
Thanks my pleasure 😊
I absolutely love this bike can't wait to buy one , probably in January , fingers crossed.
Thanks can't rate it highly enough
Cheers mark
Well Mark! I got ahold of a local RE dealer and set one of these aside for summer time here in the next few months. I decided on the Fireball Yellow and going to have the dealer install the smoke flyscreen, bar end mirrors and a Hexagon Engine guard.
Thanks for always putting out great info and quality content. As my first bike, with some inspiration of your RE content and doing forum research. A garage full of RE’s is the goal! One for commuting, something for the lady and I, and a tractor with two wheels.
Besides a track bike, there’ll be nothing to need.
Cheers mate
Thanks Jake great choice 😊
I'm coming 74 and love mine, my stellar came with a screen, took it to the outer Hebrides from N I, 1100 mile round trip and no problem
Look forward to the Classic 350 coming to the UK in the spring.
Me too !!
@@markpulling12 love from 🇮🇳🇮🇳.the new euro 5 next gen classic 350 is really good 👍, premium you will fall in love.
@@sonumondal2997 can't wait to try it when it comes to the uk :)
I think the Stella looks nice tan the Supernova in that the fenders are colour matched to the tank and side panels.
The Supernova does come with two-tone Alloys which sets it apart from all the previous models
Mate you are simply a great grass roots down to earth reviewer - Many thanks
Many thanks Paul 😄
Motorcycle that Indians are proud of .The best quality vehicle. A vehicle that can enhance the prestige of the country.
Thanks definitely 😊 !
Finally someone showing us the power and giving us a realistic expectation. I've determined from this video that this bike has plenty of power for me and will be very enjoyable for what I want to do. I just wanna cruise and look good and feel comfortable and this bike is perfectly good for all of that. The price and quality of the bike is just unheard of and that is a major factor drawing me in. I can buy this brand new without breaking the bank at all. I may eventually get a 2nd bike like an Indian Scout 60 for when I wanna go longer highway trips but the Meteor is perfect as my local chill bike.
Many thanks for the comment...yes these are fabulous bikes... perfect just for pottering about on with that wonderful smooth single engine
Best wishes mark
Nice one Mark, was so impressed got one straight away! Idea for your next channel, 'Pulling away'!
I recently bought a Kawasaki W-175 here in Thailand. It's a 5 speed with counter balancer making it silky smooth. Almost exact concept of the Royal Enfield here. Huge gas tank, beautiful to look at, all day comfort and monkey simple to maintain. The only limitation is about a 90 kph top cruising speed. No problem on most back roads but I'm forced to the scooter lane on fast interstates. I'm almost certain my next bike will be a RE 350. The W-175 will go to my wife!
Hi Mark,
As always I enjoy your videos and reading all the various comment of your subscribers.
Previously I was looking at the Yamaha xsr 125 ( It has a sort of retro look about it ) but in my heart, these Royal Enfield meteor 350's are truly the (smaller ) real deal of cruiser retro's.
I have put a deposit down on one today ( Stella Ruby Red colour ) make get it in about 3-4 weeks time ...... Keep up the good work Mark, your biking experience is invaluable
MAny thanks I appreciate that ☺️😌
Seriously considering adding one to my stable 👍
My goodness, what a beautiful bike. Love the navy paired with the black.
Thanks for the review Mark. Enjoying mine. If you're a new rider and your reasons for riding is to relax, unwind and destress, this is your ticket.
Definitely Gerald id agree :)
I've got a Matt black stellar and I've had a small screen and also belly pan fitted lovely little bike my mate is getting one as well we live on the edge of the lake district can't wait for the better weather
Having not ridden a bike for over 25 years, I’m currently working on getting my licence and hoping to get one of these little gems. I’m a young 63 years and not interested in speed so this looks like the perfect bike!
Definitely this would be perfect for you
And yes the engine is a gem 💎
Best wishes mark
Enjoyed the review. Well done. Just like always. I hope that this year I am gonna try one. Cheers.
A very easy bike to ride, when I picked mine up I dropped the clutch forgetting to rev, I expected it to stall and it just pulled away, made me look good. That's it, it makes you look good asthetically too. Perfect for me and the missus. You review sounds right.
I think i will be buying a Royal Enfield now, looks great and just fits the bill.
You know, too few people talk about how perfect those clocks are. They really add a lot of character to a bike already very full of character. Still pining for the perfect one...
Just bought same bike adding Givi racks and boxes great fit also large Givi Screen mega improvement , same colour bike has sump guard crash bars ready to go in a few days looks great bought with 180 miles ex demo upgraded pegs . Ready to go great review
All Givi kits fits well and big improvement over standard fittings .
Had my 350cc meteor now 3 weeks covered some 550 miles, and love it , was a little worried that the power would be to low ( have one triumph speedmaster 1200cc in my garage so alot more power ) but really happy with the performance really good, handles excellent, the finish on the bike also excellent, really don't know how they do it for the money, all round brilliant bike.
Nice review Mark :-) It's kinda crazy with the laws on 125's and this at that price and both getting more or less the same speed...Hope your good mate and have a good weekend :-)
Yes my lads 125cc will get to 75 maybe 80mph
@@silktvPDR1 And us not young n heavy struggle on a 125 n 350cc about right...what 125cc he on?
@@MauriceTarantulas MZ 125 RT 16.7bhp
And to be honest it's a really nice comfortable bike even two up. He also has the new 2021 Sinnis Terrain water cooled and I nick that lol
Years and years ago i had a honda varadero 125, huge for a 125 v-twin 15hp, would do 70/75 but it's all in the lower end torque with the Enfields, 27nm @ 4000 rpm (the 125 had 10nm @ 8500rpm (huge difference)) really isn't bad at all and would make cruising the back roads bliss!
Very nice review. Pick up my Meteor tomorrow, 7-22-22. Can't wait. This will be my 5th bike. All others were bigger and heavier. Looking forward to a lighter get around town ride. Happy Trails everyone.
Hi, just checking, what is your review on the bike?
@@belal3 I love the bike. It's quick fast it's agile it does everything you need to do except for one thing it's not fast enough I can't go on the highway. I'm used to riding 750's either cruiser or late 70s kawasaki kz. I did want to downsize a little, turned 65 this year. Comfortable too. Tripper is useless to me. Would much rather have a tach. I'll give it 8.5 out of ten .
@@edanalog thanks for the reply, I'll be buying my first bike in a few days and my choices are down to brand new RE 350 meteor or Harley Davidson sportser 1200 (2019 / milage 10k) the thing is my daily commute is 25 kilometer high way so I'm really not sure what to get
@@belal3 If you have to ride the highway at 60 mph or more the 350 really is a push. That would max out the bikes speed. I hope whatever you have decided it works out for you.
Thanks Mark. Another informative review. I would be very interested in your review of the Yamaha XT250, if one is ever available. Cheers...
Gord
Thanks again for a very detailed review of the 350 Meteor.
Thanks as always gene 😁
Nice hip intro tune. I reckon RE ought to put this excellent engine in the Himalayan and attract the lower tax.I wonder what is behind the side panels and seat, toolkit maybe ?
In one side panel is a toolkit and electrics , the other only the airfilter, under the seat is no space at all.
I’m in two minds as to whether to buy the Meteor or the Interceptor 650 here in North Eastern Thailand 🇹🇭
Then You can wait for some month . Becuase Royal Enfield Will be Launching Super Meteor 650 CC.
tested all the nodern enfields,was very impressed.
I'm surprised that I find the bike attractive. It's a good-looking machine. Seems like the rider pegs are a bit far forward. I know it's not about performance, but any feel for how it would respond if you pushed it thru some twisties? Thanks, Mark!
It is fun and smooth thru the "twisties".
Check out the 'Bike World' review of this bike to see how it handles the twist bits - impressive (bike and rider!)
It only feels like perhaps six inches further forward than my bandit 600. It just feels natural, take a test drive.
Great review Mark as usual. Love this bike, you may have just sold me one!
Haha go on peter treat yourself
I have had my black Stellar for about a month now and am about to hit one thousand miles.
Nice one Shawn sounds great 👌👍
Awesome bike, just view this meteor 350 at local dealer in NZ this afternoon, this review really help me to make my decision to buy it,Royal Enfield, here I come!!
Thanks Tony great choice 😊
I love how passionate you are 👍Your a good orator and yt reviewer
Many thanks :)
Man, that bike is freakin' GORGEOUS! Though I have a Fireball Yellow Meteor, that Stellar Blue is growing on me; I'm half tempted to get one in Stellar Blue... :)
Thanks mark yes it's my favorite ☺️
It seems slow, but I had a Honda Ascot 500 back in the day, that simply did not want to go any faster than 75mph. This bike takes me straight back to that one.
Thanks Chris 😊
I don't even have bike license but damn this bike looks inviting to ride! I always loved these classical looking bikes, fitted with modern technology and still gets excellent fuel consumption. I maybe 25 years old but this is better looking than any modern looking bike ive seen. I ain't really looking for speed so I would probably get this one if I had bike license.
Thanks Roy ...go on treat yourself :)
Very nice looking bike Mark. It’s got 8 BHP less than my Honda CB250 Super Dream I had in 1981.
I remember the super dream very well ...I was in awe at 11 years old :)
Started watching a lot of your reviews Mark, probably why I'm ten months late . Very professionally done and I'm becoming a bit of a royal enfield fan due to you!👍
Thanks baz yes the royal Enfields are really good
Many thanks 👍
JUst what I'm looking for after many years on big tourers, a bike that will extend my biking career. Many thanks for an excellent review.
Thanks Mike...these are great bikes ...very good vfm
Cheers mark
I never regret buying meteor
Great review Mark.again!I do prefer the ‘classic though but not yet available in Canada.if not for the riding position alone.here’s hoping it comes this way.
I like the way you always "size up the bikes, ...it ,s important to people like me, 5"6" , and 67 years old
Many thanks my pleasure cheers mark
66+ love mine. 11 motorcycles in the past from 1994 to 2021. Great sound, comfortable and FUN. DID I say Fun. Dont misunderstand, it is not a speed demon
Get a DUCATI, triumph or Husqvarna For going fast. This is not for you. Did I mention FUN
Beautiful bike. Love the retro look. Thanks again Mark.......Sal : )
Watching you push this thru lovely British two laners, I'm thinking 'could RE have any better advertisement for the Meteor?' I mean, these really make me yearn to go for a ride!
beauty in blue
Thanks for this review, Mark. I've bought a Meteor on the strength of it from Groombridge in Sussex. Looking forward to taking delivery next Wednesday.
Cheers Steve great choice ....lucky to get one as they are selling so fast .. I'll have one oneday :)
nice review mark. ordered one yesterday, six weeks delivery time. great bike.
Great choice John ...the demand for these has just been amazing they are flying out of dealers !!
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 hi again
Mark my meteor arrived in 3 weeks, very pleased.
What a thoughtful, appropriate review. I thoroughly enjoyed watching. Many thanks.
My pleasure Jim ....I want one of these now ! :)
Another interesting video TAYM, your still sounding a bit under the weather, Wow some lovely old bikes there very nice. That looks a great Dealership , not many like that now , nice to see they are selling so many Royal Enfields. When you get home you get your feet up with something hot to drink, Mrs TAYM might even clean the Suzuki for you.😂😂😂
Thanks but what's Taym ???
@@markpulling12 sorry Mark, just watching you on the 350 Meteor, and sent the message to TAYM from my Phone while watching TH-cam on tv. I enjoyed your reviews of the meteor so much I bought one last year. Thanks
@@thomasmichaelnoon haha no worries:)
Great comprehensive review. Very helpful, thanks 👍
And they sell an after market seat that shaves another 10mm off the height, 755, has to be one of the lowest about. Only downside is the lack of dealers, to get to one during the 3 year warranty for servicing becomes a logistical nightmare and I live in Surrey but it's so simple you could see it lasting for ever or at least as long as we're allowed to buy petrol.
A fellow yellow Panda owner, ours has just passed another MOT with the original exhaust.@@christga100
At 4:49 looking at the clocks and the bars, those two black covers on the top of the forks should be removed as they are just shipping protection, unless its a fireball variant, in which case you might want to keep em as it looks better with the all Black theme on the bike 😊
Hi Mark, Watching your reviews and other riders' comments on the Royal Enfield meteor 350 stellar, I order one and hopefully pick it up in a couple of days. Thank you for your honest reviews.
Many thanks narinder :)
Amazing value for a brand new bike !
Can you blip throttle down shifting
Gets passed on the motorway all the time. Gets passed in town leaving traffic signals. If I wanted a Royal Enfield, I'm afraid I will need to go with a 650 Interceptor. Here's hoping that Kawasaki comes out with a Z400RS next year.
Got the same bike sounds amazing 🤘
If the rebel 500 has this seat height, it would be the bike of my dreams.
It does !
It's very low :)
Loving my Meteor 350 Supernova Brown..
Good review, the ergonomics looks very good, the handlebar( adventure high) is the one I am getting for my naked bike.
Love from india🇮🇳.i have RE standard 350.made in england..
Many thanks guarav :)
i dont think those people have come to see the sea at poole = but they may have turned up to see that lovely navy blue paint job which is enough to sell the bike alone ;;;
I find it very odd about the service intervals.. Here in the US. They recommend the first service at 300 miles!. Oil change and checking the valve clearance!. I have evevn been told that the intake valves are set at the factory on the tight side, and should be checked regardless!.This also goes for the Himalayan and Scram 411cc models too!..
Thanks Mark. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.
A cracking little bike!!! Thanx again Marc for your excellent review 👍. Do you think driving duo can be difficult with the meteor!? Cheers ✌️
Hi alen ....it's fine I took a passenger for 20 miles with no problem :)
@@markpulling12 Looking forward to see your review with the new cb500x 2022!! The Meteor is a lovely bike but for my 1,84cm high and 115kg maybe little bit small!? Cheers mate ✌️
@@svaralen thanks Allen yes the 2022 cb500x should be here in the uk about January/ February next year
Great review thank you very much, wish there was a dealer hear on the island. ( PEI Canada ) Had the 500 cc bullet and loved it, to bad they did not stick with the kick start. used mine more than the elect. one. I also had the steel saddle bags witch were nice to have. It was the army green one. again thanks for the great video.
Thanks for the comment Hilton :)
Great video Mark… I am considering this bike once I have passed my mod 1 & 2 … I am wanting to do some touring … nc500 for example - do you think this bike is upto it?
Thanks in advance 👍
Hi Jennifer ...the NC 500 ..is an awesome route I've heard very technical , especially apple cross,it's not a fast route at all ,so this bike I would think would be very good ...it's top speed is only 70 mph ish so factor this in if you have to do a lot of motorway riding as it'll be flat out ,but stick to A roads and you'll be fine ,I love this bike and will probably get one in the future,other bikes to consider for you are rebel 500 , Vulcan 650 ,etc which have a better cruising ability but if you know that 60 mph cruising is all you need then the meteor will be perfect
Good luck ....mark
Have a good trip just be careful Scotland does love its speed came and the speed awareness course Isn't a thing so its a fine from the get go. Bit of shame really that they do that but good riding, or driving too
Excellent review Mark! You covered all aspects of the bike well! & thanks for allowing the right of way to the Seagull.. 😉
Haha yes the seagull :)
Excellent review apart from a whole minute of dire music. I would think that the more frequent service intervals in India are to do with the heat and dusty conditions. No rev counter. I much prefer the basic one in orange. No rear seat or silly little backrest. But I couldn't get on with where the foot pegs are or the heal/toe gearchange. I think I'll stick to the 390. Haha! Edit: very attractive-looking engine. Forgot to say.
I fast forward through it, doesn’t really add to the review. (The music that is 😀😀)
Service interval in Germany is 5000km
3,000 mile intervals in uk, not 6,000
Lovely looking bike royal Enfield thanks for super reviews mark like 👍
Thanks again Andrew ☺️
I own one. A great bike.
Best RE today❤️👍
Very nice bike! Thanks for your excellent review!
Many thanks 👍
Great video again
Loved it 😍
I honestly think that this motorbike looks absolutely fantastic, they sound really good, they are really comfortable. I honestly think that if they had a little bit more power, even if it was just another 10bhp, they would be perfect.
Thanks Michael yes couldn't agree more cheers mark
Okay bro then you chose royal Enfield 650 .its 47 bhp
In the United Kingdom, I have never seen a 650cc version of the Royal Enfield Meteor.
@@bruisingSpartan wait a few days then you will see that. I mean in 2023 launch this bike royal Enfield meteor 650😊. You will see vedio of enfeld 650. Search on youtube
The new bike announced by Royal Enfield, The Super Meteor 650 looks absolutely amazing, this is definitely going to be my next motorbike.
Hi Mark. Local royal enfield dealer assures me that the service interval is 3000 miles not the 6000 that you refer to.
Ok that's strange because I got that from the royal enfield website ... thanks for letting me know :)
I did actually speak to an re dealer myself a few months about this and he agreed it is 6000 miles BUT they and most other dealers recommend a 3000 mile check like you said . ...it doesn't hurt to change the oil more frequently anyway it's only a couple of litres of oil and a check ...quite a cheap service I would say
Regards mark
bikeadvice.in/meteor-350-service-interval-launched-uk/amp/
maintenanceschedule.net/royal-enfield-meteor-350-maintenance/
Nice unbiased reviews. It would be great to see a review of both the RE Meteor and the Benelli Imperiale if you could get a friend to go along with you for roll on speed testing, acceleration etc. The new RE 350 Classic is due very soon too so maybe a 3 way test....
Thanks Andy ,I have a review on the imperiale if you haven't already seen it ,and I'm really looking forward to the new classic :)
Cheers mark
I'm thinking if the difference in roll on performance would swing your decision from an Indian built bike with 120 years of heritage to a Chinese bike with none , I think neither bike would suit you and you would be better off with Yamaha Sr400 or an Excellent condition XS650..Somehow the Royal Enfield have become iconic machines without real bike- performance ! If you are looking for performance you need to look elsewhere..if you embrace the slow speed characterful engine and lazy grunty power delivery and ride the slow speed torque then the heritage of the Enfield should swing your vote and more so with the classic on the way ..cheers..exceptional review as always Mark!!
@@stevied6286 I think you are wrong saying Benelli has no experience they are approx 100 years old and all engineering still done in Italy. Im not sure acceleration would swing my decision as i want one to plod around on but power delivery is still important. Ive hot a 1200 scrambler for scrsthching my soeed itch...
@@andrewturner4728 I understand what u are saying Andrew but if you look at the bikes that benelli produced in larger numbers before they went bust the 400 imperiale just trades on the name with I'm guessing a Chinese designed engine not that that is inherently bad cos they are producing quality stuff..I'm just thinking that any difference between the benellis 19hp 400cc and the meteors 20Hp 350 is going to be so marginal that as to not make a noticeable difference in real world riding personally I'd go for the heritage of the RE ..now if the benelli had a 350 v twin then ........
Then I'd be confusing it with a Morini...I'll get my coat!!
Great review, Mark. Thanks. Any idea what it's like off road?
Hi Rob ...no sorry ,it's not really suitable for that with its road tyres and low ground clearance ,but I'm sure you could take it down a light gravel track if you had to
Cheers mark
If you want to go off road buy a Himalayan!
@@davebarclay4429 Hi Dave. Good point, although I intend to do most of my riding on tarmac, but I live about 4km up quite a rough track. What I probably need for the Meteor are 70/30 tyres to replace the standard issue ones.
Wish I could have had this after passing my CBT! Sobs....😂
I remember when Pool harbour was bombed by the Japanese.
You do a good review. I was told by my local RE dealer the bike is actually limited to a max speed of 70. For me that would be fine.
Hi Todd thanks for the comment about the Japanese !
Yes these do about 70 mph
Regards mark
Of course, it must be your mantra when you are feeling biggoted.
Which planet are you from?
I believe that it's 3 year warranty and roadside assistance! Unbeatable 👍🏻
Thanks for the update Kevin .... great value for money
Regards mark
That engine is BS6 complained which is equivalent to EURO6 norms, India skipped BS5 which is equivalent to EURO5 . Services interval is less in India because it use Mineral Engine oil in indian variant.
That is nonsense, the oil is the same here, and so are the intervals.
So far only the UK seems to have longer intervals, in Germany it is 5000km also.
The 650cc Meteor will be called Super Meteor and will be displayed at the EICMA show in Italy at the end of November.
Thanks ....look forward to seeing that :)
@@markpulling12 yeah. Can't wait for November end ☺️
A really clear and fair review.
Thanks Chris 😊
Good review Mark but it's not really for me. It needs a few more ponies. The camera you use for your walk around is really good, very sharp footage. What is it?
Is there any chance you good get hold of a Triumph Speedmaster to review?
Hi Alex it's just my GoPro hero 7 black ....lots of other TH-camrs use a separate camera for this but I find it works just fine and less to carry :)
Still looking out for a speedmaster to review !
Looks perfect for your height🔥
Did you find yourself looking at the gear indicator, when shifting?
I did, the shift up was so smooth, I couldn't hear the shift. My Harley Davidson Road King has that distinctive "clunk ", when up or down shifting. Cheers. 🙂 🏍
Not really but I found the gear box and the engine very smooth 😊👍