Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Review | Beyond the Ride
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- This 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 isn't your average cruiser, it's one that you won't mind taking day-in-and-day-out. Thanks to its manageable thumper of a motor and its easy-riding characteristics, it's a star in the sub 400cc category in the Philippines. Experience RE's legendary build quality and its style all in one easy-to-ride package. Let us tell you why it's a great bike on this episode of Beyond the Ride with Jinno Rufino.
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Nice production, didn’t realize you were a Filipino National, sound like dudes I grew up with in California. Good information and perspective, I’m subscribing.
Felt the same till he said indicator rather than turn signal 😀
probably bc u grew up in california…
He does sound Filipino. Anyway, I’m buying this bike!
It’s probably because they teach English in the Philippines when they’re young unlike other countries starting in highschool. Imagine your highschool Spanish class but that’ll be your English 🤣
Interesting and informative review. Thanks.
Jinno, with the way you talked and described the bike, I thought you were American! Americans would classify the Meteor 350 as just a beginner's bike, because our motorcycle market is so skewed here; only in America would an 1100cc cruiser be seen as a middle weight bike.
That brings me to point #1: this bike isn't just for beginners; many of us experienced and/or returning riders like this bike too. I've had 11-12 bikes prior to owning the Meteor (same Fireball Yellow in the vid, BTW!), including a 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100. Even so, I LOVE the RE Meteor 350! I'll be 60 in February, so I don't need to go fast anymore; I've been there, done that, and lived to tell about it. Since the vast majority of my rides are 1-2 hours on local back roads or along the river, I don't need anything bigger or more powerful. Also, at my age, I was looking for something that was lighter, easier to manage, economical, and fun. Since I'm retired, I have to pay attention to how much something costs me, and the Meteor costs me very little. So, the Meteor 350 isn't just a beginner's bike; older, more experienced riders like it too. Just like older people downsize their houses, they also downsize their bikes.
My second point is that I think the Meteor 350 looks just fine with the mag wheels, since they go better with the late 1970s-early 1980s aesthetic RE were going for with this bike. Spoked wheels just wouldn't go with this bike, since they'd largely disappeared from motorcycles after the mid 1970s. Therefore, in terms of style, the mag wheels are perfect for this bike. They also allow tubeless tires, which are easier to live with.
Having said that, I think that Royal Enfield's 650 twins (i.e. the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT) look GREAT with spoked wheels! The new, RE Classic 350 looks good with spoked wheels too. Why? Because they're appropriate for the styles of the two bikes. The 650s are clearly paying homage to the 1960s, while the Classic 350 is going for the late 1940s-early and mid 1950s look; since the vast majority of motorcycles during those periods had spokes, I think that they "match" both the 650 twins and the Classic 350.
Three, that's interesting that Luzon has a 400cc rule for the expressway. While I can understand the thought behind it, I think it's a bit inflexible. I think that, for short distances, the Meteor 350 can handle an expressway; I'd have no problem riding mine on the expressway for a short distance. If I had to either bypass a traffic jam, or if I wanted to bypass a bad area, I'd hop on the expressway for a few kilometers, and the Meteor would be all right. That said, the Meteor isn't designed with them in mind, so it wouldn't be a good bike to take on the expressway for more than a short stretch, and you'd be in the slow lane the whole time. But yeah, the Meteor is capable of doing short stints on the expressway.
Finally, I have to come back to the subject of beginner bikes. Again, if you hadn't TOLD me you were Filipino, I NEVER would've guessed! Back when I was a kid, the original Honda CB750 was considered a big bike, and the Harley-Davidson Sportster was considered HUGE! When I was younger, people started out on small bikes, like a 90-125cc; that was a beginner's bike. Then, you'd move up to a 250, a 500, then you'd get a big bike. We'd never consider a 650 as a beginner bike-never! Even though Royal Enfield's 650 twins aren't the biggest, most powerful bikes out there, they're powerful enough; someone who'd just passed their MSF class could get in to plenty trouble on RE's 650s. Here's an article that sums up my thoughts. WRT first bikes: www.chuckhawks.com/good_first_motorcycles.htm
In closing, even though I'm an experienced rider, I like the Meteor 350; it's a cool looking bike that does everything I need a bike to do, and it does so at a reasonable cost. It's not just a beginner bike. I think that the mag wheels are perfect for it, since it has more of a late 1970s-early 1980s aesthetic; spoke wheels would look totally out of place on the Meteor 350. They have their place, but not on this bike. Those are my thoughts. Thank you!
Same here in middle Europe, people looking strange if you tell them you've just bought a 350cc Cycle with 20 hp. Though I'm only 33 years old, I don't care. Motorcycling is not a hobbie, but a passion for me. And the Meteor 350 is just what I was looking for the last 14 years since I've made my license and began with a '74 Jawa 350. And for me, it's a beautiful motorcycle, especially in yellow. That's why I've bought it. As a useful extension for my 110cc Honda and 135cc Yamaha. All the bigger bikes (Bonneville T100, Honda NC750, CB500) have gone long time ago, the small ones are here to stay.
@@FirstAid1 I like how you think! I wish that I'd wised up when I was your age. If my finances permit, I'd like to get the Classic 350 when it comes to the US next year... 😄
@@markymarknj Hi Mark, yeah the new Classic is lovely, more as the old one I think (especially the old rear light was just looking, politely said, weird) I was really thinking about waiting for it too, but I saw an indian camparison video (Meteor vs classic, th-cam.com/video/8xwFfMX9D8M/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BikeWale ) and it seems the comfort and ergonomics seem a little better with the Meteor, which is a big point for me, as I'm 6" 2'. In the end I guess, it's just a matter of personal taste, as the two bikes are practically identic when it comes to technical specs. The only two things I'm missing on the Meteor are a kick starter and a fully capsuled chain drive that prevents the chain from getting dirty and make it last a lot longer. Would've been a nice feature not only for indian roads.
400 pound bike on 20 horse power makes this model the worst power to weight ratio in its class. It has zero top end. It looks cool, probably feels pretty cool but all motorcycles need to go 65/70 at a minimum. How fast does this bike go comfortably?
@@michaeljohnson2922 To each their own and I guess it's a decision everybody has to make for himself. Nobody has to buy a motorcycle he doesn't like, but I'm happy about the fact RE is offering the Meteor in my country. Personally I'm not interested in the top speed any more. When I ride, I'm not in a hurry and I take my time. After many motorcycles I've driven in the last 15 years, the Meteor ist one of the slowest but also one of the easiest in handling and the most comfortable stock bike. I don't regret buying it.
In the States, 250cc is all you need to get on the freeway. The 400cc rule is overkill. And I don't understand why the Ural 750 with sidecar can't be used in the expressway either.
Great review, as usual. As a motorcyclist in the United States, I really appreciate getting different viewpoints from other markets. Beyond The Ride is always an attractive, informative, entertaining presentation.
I absolutely love my RE Meteor Fireball Yellow !!!
Ok
The yellow is such a cool color
What about mile/hr he said 21 i think thats not right.
@@manisidhu1420 It's around 26 kmpl in cities , around 35 kmpl in highways , even reaches 42 kmpl in some cases.
Good review, thanks Jinno. Meteor owner here and I'm loving it.👍🏼
I may be about to buy one, good to see its a well rated bike.
Yeah
Ooo- I loooove this bike-seems like such a comfortable ride.
Buddy can you tell me the actual average ur getting out of this fireball?
I have booked this same colour, soon going to get delivery
Great review, as usual. Thanks mate!
Really enjoyed your review! I didn't like the yellow at first but after watching this it wore on me and it looks really sharp!! Keep up the good work
I have had my Meteor since September 17 2021. I cant stay off it!
I took one out for a test ride yesterday in the uk. Absolutely loved it. Downsizing from 600cc it’s hard picking a colour fireball like yours or stellar black. Decisions, decisions. Thanks for the video. Update went for the fireball yellow and have done 100 miles. Just loving it.
Fireball all the way!
How has it been so far?
@@tofuman9526 brilliant only done 700 but still loving it. I had bar end mirrors added as there was too much vibration and couldn’t see a thing. 😀
Why are you going down to a 350cc from a 600 cc?
@@CrAzZyM0nK3Y97although, I loved my bandits, at 61 and suffering from fibromyalgia I can no longer get my leg over the higher seat and the weight of the bandit had become too awkward for me. The meteor allows me to keep riding and I don’t care it only has a little engine as speed is not a factor for me.
Love this review..Love this bike. It looks so off beat compared to the Hunter and Classic. I kept coming back to it at the dealer. It's gorgeous and I need one.
Thanks for the funny review. I`m owner of a Meteor, have driven it for 6000 kilometers. Consumption was never more than 3,33 Litres per 100 kilometers. It`s a very economic bike, maybe one of the most economic motorbikes sold in our times.
@Constant State Of Flux Royal Enfield Meteor is not my first bike. Before, I had a Honda CBR 250 and a Kawasaki 500. I appreciate my Enfield very much. It has a very comfortable riding position, a motor with a good low end torque and it`s fun to ride it. I live in Germany and most people ride bikes with much more power. If you buy this bike and you think, that you can make a trip with those guys, who have bikes with 50 - 100 Horsepower, you can forget it, because you are to slow, You haven`t enough power to overtake. So you can come into dangerous situations, when you try to follow the other guys. You need companions who like to ride slow, between 70 and 90 km/h. It`s a phantastic motorcycle, but only for riders, who take their time.
If only the speedometer and the tripper would've been the same design as the thunderbird, then the bike would've not looked bald.
Super Meteor with 650 twin is on works. Should come out by next year.
Very nice review. Good work 🤙🏼
I couldn't agree more, this bike needs spoke wheels, even as an option when ordering.
Nice vid, Sir Jinno! stay safe!
Good review you’re right on point! It’s a pretty unique bike I love the unique Quirks with it and yes it’s very comfortable good sound and the heel toe shifter is very easy/ classy to use. Does the rear seat come off? Thx mate
Great review! Purchased one this month!
I want one. Thanks for the review!
You sold me good on the bike my man, I’ll be getting it soon!
This is definitely a gorgeous bike 👍
love your reviews
New rider here. Just picked one up and love it.
This is going to be my first bike! Can't wait!
Loved the review and the bike too ;)
Your english sounds very good. I am looking in to getting the meteor as my second bike (normaly rides a KTM Superduke)
Am from India, really liked your review, ((Subscribed your channel)) this meteor is a superhit in India,
A 650 twin Meteor is already being tested in INDIA, it most probably get launched next year or so, they even are testing a 650 classic.
you guys over in Luzon has the issue with the 400cc and express way
here in Jakarta, Indonesia, we have an issue with parking our motorcycles in front of a mall lobby lmao. Most malls allow 400cc motorcycles to park in front of the mall lobby, but there is one that only allows 500cc+. Mall Lobby parking is a privilege in and on itself... it's easy parking and high security. Motorcycles and scooters under 400cc have to use the regular 2-wheel parking place, which includes the Meteor 350 lol. Still, I'm getting it in a few months just because it meets my budget
Useful and practical information.
Was thinking about getting this as my first bike, amazing review! Thank you 🔥
Did you do it?
@@faisaljaafarfj Not yet haha
@@AbhinavBorah Did you do it now?
Me too. Will buy one probably this Diwali
Just got mine for Bihu! What a butter smooth ride it's been
Love riding it yes built well!
Great review, is the red car stalking you 😀
I own one here in the states. Just a comfortable classy feeling well put together urban assault motorcycle. Super comfortable good sound very easy to ride. Even though it’s a 350 it’s got good acceleration very smooth very linear. It will cruise nicely at 66 miles an hour. Allan USA
Mileage is 30-35 kms/l
Bro, it's milage isn't 21km/l it's around 31km/l
Probably even better! You can do 100km under 3l!
Napakaganda niyan sa personal very attractive with simple desighn..
Correct me if I'm wrong, but even in Bicol you're allowed to take this on the Maharlika (Pan-Philippine) Highway. Because that part of the Maharlika Highway isn't considered a limited access highway.
First!!
It says low ride on the seat because that is not the standard seat, it is an optional accessory
how is it on long rides? im talking about riding for hours.
I'm planning on doing cross country ride, id say 7k km back to back so im looking for good bike to do that on.
However I wish it had a 650 engine - now eagerly awaiting the Super Meteor 650 !!!
Please make a review of the 502 s benelli, cheers!
i'm waiting for the same model from RE but with a little more power...i hope soon...great review!
650 super meteor is coming soon maybe next year
Wait for Super Meteor 650. production spec test mule spotted testing here in india.
05:21 May I ask where did you get the information on its gas consumption of 21 km per liter? Thank you.
bro the mileage is 30+ km/l
excellent video
Please do a review on modifications
ride this one and it was heaven. the seat is super comfy.
Nice review sir jinno... Can you please review xadv thanks more power n God bless
review on the Honda Rebel 500 next, please.
I wish Royal Enfield would come up w/ a 400 cc Meteor. Imagine having a fun expressway legal Meteor.
Better yet make a 650cc meteor.
There’s a 650cc one in the works, but no release date yet :(
I’m buying a Meteor this month.
bruh you killed it, great review, you should work in sales because im going out to buy this when my bank account hits the correct figures
A great salesman makes you buy it even your bank doesn’t have the correct figures 🥴🤣🤣
Are there ways to get custom colors for the Meteor 350?
The reason I always pray for Pakistan and India good relationship and allows import export, love this bike too much, from Pakistan ❤️
nice review I think the bike could have been better if it was on a bigger frame its good bike nice movie i think they have got the colors just right ride safe po
Would you recommend a teenager of 17 years old this bike to him? I really want a bike to ride but everyone says that it doesn't have storage.
madami sila mabebenta na 350 kung makakahanap sila ng connection sa LTO na payagan na 400 class na sya sa papel, like sa KTM ng "Ayala Corp" sa KTM 390 /379cc talaga sila
My meteor gives 35/ Li average
Is it considered expressway legal already or strictly 350cc displacement? Thanks!
No it's not.
Thanks for the really helpful review. However, I am confused about something: At 4:08 you show that you can only get 'nearly flat foot', not flat footed, on the Meteor despite a seat height of only 754 mm. Actually, the standard seat height is specified at 765 mm but the 'low ride' seat (3:36) takes off 11 mm so 754 mm seems right on the money. What I don't understand is that despite a seat height of 804 mm, which is 50 mm (almost 2") taller than the Meteor, you could flat foot the Interceptor, eg: at 2:58, in your also excellent review of the Interceptor 650 (th-cam.com/video/cT1rBp6KlaM/w-d-xo.html).
What's up with that ? Has it got something to do with the widths of the respective seats?
I am a couple of inches shorter than you and, sadly, I had to rule out the Interceptor because it is too tall. So I am quite concerned if the Meteor will work for me. Otherwise, the Meteor seems perfect. I haven't had a chance sit on one yet since the local dealer is out of stock. And I don't want to put down a deposit on one in case the seat height issue makes it a no go.
he used different shoes
I always say if you can ride a meteor, you can't ride anything
hoping for Honda Ph to offer Honda CB350RS 😍
With 1 l fuel you will get only 21 km? That‘s not so good. My Meteor get you over 35 km with 1l
It is 31kmpl, he made a small mistake
Next review super meteor 650. 😍
Sir the mileage is around 35 km/l..I am from india
This vs a used triumph street twin?
Very nice bike ❤️ i love Meteor 350 👍🍀
I became an owner of this awesome bike yesterday
honda rebel 500 next review!!
I can’t find Honda Rebel and used bikes were listed at ridiculous prices. I might just buy this. It looks great and I don’t need a lot of power anyways.
What is the city millege
Could you review a Vulcan S 650
meteor 350 or newly Himalayan Scram 411?
I love my meteor 350.
Here in China, motorcycles are not allowed on the expressway at all. Doesn't matter if it's 400cc or 1200cc. China, for some reason, doesn't want motorcycles on the extressways. Which for me is fine because if you riding the expressway you are missing out on the amazing views.
Thank you
The manual expressly says to let the motor run for two minutes before reving the rpm's. That will ensure all moving engine parts are properly lubricated. You instantly reved the engine upon starting the bike. Maybe next time spend a little time reading what the manufacturer has to say.
They should actually make a meteor with the 410cc engine from the himalayan.
My height is 183cm. Fit physique. Is this bike will look suitable for me? I mean, the ratio between my body and the bike. Does it looks balance or will it looks like a king kong riding a bike?
Kind of ironic from my perspective that you can’t take it on the highway. Here in the US I ride my 250 Suzuki on the Interstate highways on a regular basis! As far as I know, anything over 150ccs is allowed on any road here.
Express way legal naba sa papel yan?
The best cruise bike under 5k
Tagal k na napanood mga review nito... pero sir jinno lang wait ko... i consider dis bike...and mt03... really need 2 decide
Parehas naman silang comfortable pati sa passenger. Magkakatalo na lang comfort kung hindi ka katangkaran.
Kung cinoconsider mo gas consumption, mag meteor ka na. Lakas sa gas ng mt03. Pang 500cc ang fuel economy nun.
Pero kung speed naman habol, diretso ka na sa mt03.
@@aceofspades0996 thank u very much
Thank you for saying how tall you are! I am also 5'6". and I didn't want to look goofy.
Yellow version looks nice.
I recently put a DJ payment on a new Meteor (USA) but next day I backed out. Why?
1. No tachometer
2. The goofy heel toe shifter
3. Don't need that huge gas tank
4. Poor mirrors.
It's a good looking bike, but a cruiser style- where I've always owned UJM flat seat bikes. I don't care for radiators in bikes either.... one more thing to mess with.
I think the mirrors are just right, they don't vibrate and I can see all behind me clearly. Also I never had a toe shifter before being a Harley rider most of my life but I have to say it took me about an hour to get use to it and now I love it. Oh and there is no radiator on this bike it is air and oil cooled.
Tachometer on a single. Just count the revs in your head😜
After you start using a heel shifter you will add it to any bike you own I have been doing it for over 30 years now
Is the Gas Cap plastic or metal?
Plastic metalic look
would you recomend this bike for big cruises like a 400km ride?
Can't see why not, they regularly do that in India on em
@@kevindarkstar well i am just asking cause i search for a city bike that would be able to take me on a big trip once or twice a year.
Di ba pwedeng gawing 400 ng Royal Enfield yan sa OR/CR? Ginagawa naman ng KTM at Kawasaki yun para sa Duke/RC 390 at Dominar?
Malabo yan lods.. sa KTM kasi Ayala ang may hawak dito sa pinas, kaya ganun...
still hoping na magawa nilang 400 sa registration
Dapat ang babaan nila, palitan ang regulation sa expressway, kahit to 300 or 350 man lang. Di ko nga alam ang basis bat 400cc and up lang pwede. Bale walang pake ang RE sa walang kwentang batas natin
You should try the new classic 350. It feels better
And costs more
Review Royal Enfield Himalayan please!
Ride it on the expressway and the cops will just swarm you ! ! ! ( Not ) I doubt anyone will notice if you flow with traffic. My Honda CB175 1972 was freeway legal at 20 BHP. Loved it !
21km/liter?? Something is wrong with your bike its generally 35 to 40kmpl.
Wish they could have a 400Cc cruiser.
Is this a good bike for a beginner rider? - okay the video answers my question :-)
Magkakaroon din po ng review yung interceptor???
2021?
RE is already working on a 650cc cruiser bike.