I was worried about it not being fully LED, like the new Meteor 650. The reviews on that headlight not so good. So a mix of LED and normal is a good thing.
I also love my Meteor 350 it is the perfect bike for me. I liked the heel toe shift so much that i put one on my Classic 500 and it made riding it more enjoyable. When the Super Meteor came out i thought yes i like that but soon dismissed it i would only regret parting with my 350. If i feel i need a bit more power i can use the 500 so i have the best of both worlds. I installed a DNA filter and cover, also a new end can and now the bike has more oomph it probably give an extra 2 horses it certainly feels like it and it sounds great. You will never get more top speed from it but who cares its fast enough at 70mph and keeps you the right side of the law. Ride safe and enjoy your riding.
Thanks for the comment. I too would regret selling the 350 also. So May have to sell my old Honda VT600 to make way for the new 650 Meteor. Does the air filter effect mpg? I also hear 1 extra tooth on the front sprocket is a good idea for an extra 10 kph?
I love my Meteor and concur with your list. The heel & toe is so logical, I can never understand why many bitch about it. It shows a lack of intelligence and understanding. Don't even think of it as a 350, it's just my bike.
Had a Royal Enfield 500 and loved it, loved the kick start, nothing like starting a ride by kick starting your bike, Like the saying ( if it has not got a kick start it is not a real bike.) The 500 was a all round bike had the steel army side bags on it and went every where, paved, dirt and gravel roads. If they had a dealer on the island I would have one or two Royal Enfield in my stable. Thanks for the video, I can only dream of having one again, I agree with you that they are much better than the Honda CB500 X on windy roads. and I would go flying down dirt and gravel roads on my Royal Enfield witch I would never do on the Honda CB500X not even close. Every time I see videos on the Royal Enfield I wish some one would open up a dealer hear on Prince Edward Island, a perfect spot of that type of ride. I have been riding for around 55 year and on many bikes, and the 500 Royal Enfield was one the put the biggest smile on my face. It was also a bike that a lot of people would want to talk to you about, spent many times standing around talking to people about it, in parking lots.
I just had to Google Prince Edward Island. I agree, what a lovely spot to go cruising on a Royal Enfield. 2 years ago I went on a one world tour with a Royal Enfield Group. My Meteor 350 would keep up with the 500 Bullets no problem. And even overtake them on corners. Great bikes with good heritage. I hope you manage to get your hands on one soon. Happy days 🙏
between the meteor 350 and the classic 350 with is a better choice ? and what are your toughts on the new himalayan 450, would be a better choice instead ?
Everything has to be your personal choice here. Even though the Classic 350 and Meteor 350 use the same engine and frame, they are 2 completely different bikes. Please look at the video I made about this if not already seen. It’s the riding position and handling which is different. Surprisingly. I prefer cruiser style bikes, so the Meteor firs me very well. Unless you plan a little bit of off roading, not a lot of point getting a, Himalayan 450 with twice the power. 🙏
Yes. Lazy internet research on my behalf. Before I sold the bike I properly tested it. I was consistently getting 40km/l. That is very good. And I rode it hard and fast most of the time. My new Meteor 650 now 25km/l. Which I knew would happen. But rides over those hills so much easier and safer 🗝️💪🙏
Agree with everything except the light. My low beam is so dim, i cannot see the road very clearly. I run my Meteor 350 with the high beam on all the time.
All good points. Top 3 for me; Looks , sound, and smile inducing ride. I have the 2021 Fireball yellow. I have added 12 mods so Is now Super Nova spec and then some. 😎 Nicely done! Cheers.
@@lancerbiker5263 not yet. I know I said I would, but not missed it as much as I thought I would. Less gear changing on the 650. But thanks for reminding me. Maybe a future video 🙏
Agree with all of those except ,the gear lever and the headlight .The gear lever was replaced with the TEC replacement I just could'nt cope with the heel toe at all and the headlight on dip I find the beam too short and the high beam lights up the trees maybe over your way they use a different bulb ,but I still love my Meteor :D
Yes the heel toe shifter is a love or hate thing. I’m surprised myself that I love it now. I didn’t at first. The headlight here is ideal. I just hear the new meteor 650 new headlight is all LED, and not as good.
Agreed about the headlight. I've been able to adjust it down a little without losing too much low beam. In a stretch, I can pretend it's one of those "Easter egg" nods to the artillery DNA as it's aimed to launch something into the next town.
Ha ha ha. But it was the first bike to trial the new 350 engine. Which has proved its worth to be fitted in the reborn classic, Hunter and now new 350 bullet. Thanks to the Meteor 350 😂
@@Teacher-T-Thailand I know it's functional, but it's sloppy at best, and will get worse with wear, a proper rose ball joint linkage will improve the gear lever response and feel 👍🏻
I have owned both bikes long term in the past. Sorry to say I don’t have access to them any more. Both very good motorbikes. The Honda is a lower seat height, and obviously has more power being a larger cc and a parallel twin. Value for money the Meteor wins. But if you have a larger budget, I would choose the Honda Rebel. Still very economical, and that extra power when you need it. If buying second band get a model after 2019, with the LED headlight and larger front wheel. Hope this helps. 🙏
@@Teacher-T-Thailand Thank you for the reply - I'm in the USA and both bikes are available. I will be new to manual riding as I ride a Suzuki Burgman 400 for the past 2 years. I really like the looks and sound of the RE. They seem to have more character than the Rebels, but the Honda dealerships are every where.
Thank you. I did consider all of these on my list, and also the tripper Sat nav. All useful things. But I don’t use them often, and not deal breakers for buying or riding. But hopefully you agree handling is number 1? What a pleasure it is every day to ride this bike 🙏
Agreed on all counts. The Meteor has wanted me to ride it from the first time I let out the clutch. (12 lines of fawning redacted)
I was worried about it not being fully LED, like the new Meteor 650. The reviews on that headlight not so good. So a mix of LED and normal is a good thing.
I also love my Meteor 350 it is the perfect bike for me. I liked the heel toe shift so much that i put one on my Classic 500 and it made riding it more enjoyable. When the Super Meteor came out i thought yes i like that but soon dismissed it i would only regret parting with my 350. If i feel i need a bit more power i can use the 500 so i have the best of both worlds. I installed a DNA filter and cover, also a new end can and now the bike has more oomph it probably give an extra 2 horses it certainly feels like it and it sounds great. You will never get more top speed from it but who cares its fast enough at 70mph and keeps you the right side of the law. Ride safe and enjoy your riding.
Thanks for the comment. I too would regret selling the 350 also. So May have to sell my old Honda VT600 to make way for the new 650 Meteor. Does the air filter effect mpg? I also hear 1 extra tooth on the front sprocket is a good idea for an extra 10 kph?
Well said sir , completely agree on all points 😊
Thank you🙏 A great.
I love my Meteor and concur with your list. The heel & toe is so logical, I can never understand why many bitch about it. It shows a lack of intelligence and understanding.
Don't even think of it as a 350, it's just my bike.
I much prefer this bike than my previous Honda 500s. The ride experience is just pleasure every time 🙏
Had a Royal Enfield 500 and loved it, loved the kick start, nothing like starting a ride by kick starting your bike, Like the saying ( if it has not got a kick start it is not a real bike.) The 500 was a all round bike had the steel army side bags on it and went every where, paved, dirt and gravel roads. If they had a dealer on the island I would have one or two Royal Enfield in my stable. Thanks for the video, I can only dream of having one again, I agree with you that they are much better than the Honda CB500 X on windy roads. and I would go flying down dirt and gravel roads on my Royal Enfield witch I would never do on the Honda CB500X not even close. Every time I see videos on the Royal Enfield I wish some one would open up a dealer hear on Prince Edward Island, a perfect spot of that type of ride. I have been riding for around 55 year and on many bikes, and the 500 Royal Enfield was one the put the biggest smile on my face. It was also a bike that a lot of people would want to talk to you about, spent many times standing around talking to people about it, in parking lots.
I just had to Google Prince Edward Island. I agree, what a lovely spot to go cruising on a Royal Enfield. 2 years ago I went on a one world tour with a Royal Enfield Group. My Meteor 350 would keep up with the 500 Bullets no problem. And even overtake them on corners. Great bikes with good heritage. I hope you manage to get your hands on one soon. Happy days 🙏
I am picking up my Royal Enfield super meteor on Saturday.
Lucky boy. I hope to be getting one in the near future also. Have fun. 🙏
Agree with all and add number 8, the Steller Red colour, real classy. Those new colours look like 1950s kitchen cabinet colours.
Ha ha ha. I do agree with you, but with the spoke wheels it is a very different look and very unique. Thanks for watching ,🙏
at 61yo had to give up my HD got to heavy for me, last Year pick me up a new Re hunter 350.. got say i love this bike easy to ride & maintain
Great news. That's why I struggled going from my Meteor 350 to the heavy 650. I'm 55 now. 10 years time I'll be downsizing again looks like. Enjoy 🙏
between the meteor 350 and the classic 350 with is a better choice ?
and what are your toughts on the new himalayan 450, would be a better choice instead ?
Everything has to be your personal choice here. Even though the Classic 350 and Meteor 350 use the same engine and frame, they are 2 completely different bikes. Please look at the video I made about this if not already seen. It’s the riding position and handling which is different. Surprisingly. I prefer cruiser style bikes, so the Meteor firs me very well. Unless you plan a little bit of off roading, not a lot of point getting a, Himalayan 450 with twice the power. 🙏
That's very poor fuel economy. Is it because you ride in the hills all the time?
Yes. Lazy internet research on my behalf. Before I sold the bike I properly tested it. I was consistently getting 40km/l. That is very good. And I rode it hard and fast most of the time. My new Meteor 650 now 25km/l. Which I knew would happen. But rides over those hills so much easier and safer 🗝️💪🙏
Looks like you don't have the tripper set up right, as after 7pm in the UK it switched to dark mode
Thanks for pointing that out. Makes sense. It probably needs a software update. I’ll look into it. 🙏
Agree with everything except the light. My low beam is so dim, i cannot see the road very clearly. I run my Meteor 350 with the high beam on all the time.
Ohhh something not right there. I would get the bulb checked if I was you. Maybe the low beam filament has blown.
Information about and the camera angles shown; -Magnificent
A camera called Insta 360 🙏
Bought one today. With just 2500kms on meter. Soooo good.
They are. Enjoy 🙏
All good points. Top 3 for me; Looks , sound, and smile inducing ride. I have the 2021 Fireball yellow. I have added 12 mods so Is now Super Nova spec and then some. 😎 Nicely done! Cheers.
Thank you. They are truly a pleasure to ride. And so economical. Glad to hear it puts a smile on your face also. Safe riding 🙏
@@Teacher-T-Thailand Have not noticed if you have fitted a heel toe shift to your 650....
@@lancerbiker5263 not yet. I know I said I would, but not missed it as much as I thought I would. Less gear changing on the 650. But thanks for reminding me. Maybe a future video 🙏
Agree with all of those except ,the gear lever and the headlight .The gear lever was replaced with the TEC replacement I just could'nt cope with the heel toe at all and the headlight on dip I find the beam too short and the high beam lights up the trees maybe over your way they use a different bulb ,but I still love my Meteor :D
Yes the heel toe shifter is a love or hate thing. I’m surprised myself that I love it now. I didn’t at first. The headlight here is ideal. I just hear the new meteor 650 new headlight is all LED, and not as good.
Agreed about the headlight. I've been able to adjust it down a little without losing too much low beam. In a stretch, I can pretend it's one of those "Easter egg" nods to the artillery DNA as it's aimed to launch something into the next town.
Number one reason: its almost a Classic 350
Ha ha ha. But it was the first bike to trial the new 350 engine. Which has proved its worth to be fitted in the reborn classic, Hunter and now new 350 bullet. Thanks to the Meteor 350 😂
On the heel/toe Shift you should change the poor linkage for a rose joint one and possibly the hub where the leaver pivots 😊
Mine functioning ok at the moment. But agreed there is a bit of play on it sometimes. I’ll look into it. 🙏
@@Teacher-T-Thailand I know it's functional, but it's sloppy at best, and will get worse with wear, a proper rose ball joint linkage will improve the gear lever response and feel 👍🏻
Could you please do a comparison between the Honda Rebel 500 and the Meteor 350 -
I have owned both bikes long term in the past. Sorry to say I don’t have access to them any more. Both very good motorbikes. The Honda is a lower seat height, and obviously has more power being a larger cc and a parallel twin. Value for money the Meteor wins. But if you have a larger budget, I would choose the Honda Rebel. Still very economical, and that extra power when you need it. If buying second band get a model after 2019, with the LED headlight and larger front wheel. Hope this helps. 🙏
@@Teacher-T-Thailand Thank you for the reply - I'm in the USA and both bikes are available. I will be new to manual riding as I ride a Suzuki Burgman 400 for the past 2 years. I really like the looks and sound of the RE. They seem to have more character than the Rebels, but the Honda dealerships are every where.
@@janettcotton4161 either way you can't go wrong. Both good choices 👍
Have you made any modifications to your meteor, or is it still stock?
My Meteor is stock. No mods at all. But I do use 95 petrol here, which is a higher octane than what most people use, which is 91.
@@Teacher-T-Thailand have you thought about doing any mods to improve the breathing of the engine as many other people have?
I would equally add: USB charging port, Servicing scheduler, Eco mode 👍
Thank you. I did consider all of these on my list, and also the tripper Sat nav. All useful things. But I don’t use them often, and not deal breakers for buying or riding. But hopefully you agree handling is number 1? What a pleasure it is every day to ride this bike 🙏