Here in Brazil the Meteor is already a trend. Waiting lists all around the country. It is very suitable for our dense city traffic and it is priced really well among its competitors. Perfect video as always.
Do try bajaj dominar 400 for a change... 🙌🏻 South Americans are privileged enough to hava bajaj... Somthing which brits, Europeans & Americans cant have till now😂
@@8080408729a i think u shoukd delete ur comment bruh...bajaj makes great bikes but americans dont ride small cc sports bikes..and their buikd quality of ouksars are on a bit of lower side
@@starscream1457 lol... Did i say America..? Nope... I said south America... Its a big market for bajaj & i was fortunate enough to vitness it personally😊.. Pulsar 150,180,220 are quite femous there 😊... Its not like im bajaj fanboy or somthing But "One should try every food item on his plate"
Hello from the Netherlands, after 50 years of motorcycling ao Jawa, NSU MAX, Harley WLA 750, Suzuki Intruder 700, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Yamaha 1100, Honda Shadow 600, Harley Sportster 883 and 1200, Harley Fxrs 1988, Harley WLA 750 now after 5 years ago, at the age of 74, a Royal Enfield 350 had been bought, the black one. I fell in love with this all-new model instantly, and what a great bike I've already ridden 1000 kilometers with pleasure and every kilometer is a party. The bike steers very easily every corner can be taken smoothly, everything works great and it looks great, a nice rumble from the exhaust as an extra. Both on the highway and on the back roads no problem at all, oh yes, at my age and after a car accident I can't move my right leg over the passenger backrest, so it was quickly removed. Can highly recommend this motorcycle to anyone who genuinely loves motorcycling, greetings from the Netherlands from Rob
Rob, you are a legend..A biker for 50 years and still going strong. You ought to share your vast experience & unforgettable memories. All the very best for future..stay healthy, stay blessed, keep riding...
I hope this is a hit. As other bikes price people out of entry, Royal Enfield is helping others get into motorcycling. In Canada, we have plenty of gorgeous back roads with a 80km/h speed limit, and this bike would be a blast there. If I was into cruisers I'd buy this tomorrow but I'm into sportbikes.... for now.
Hi Branden, I ride my Meteor in the southern Adelaide foothills. Similar roads to yours with speed limits 80 to 100kmh. This bike will set very good point to point times, handling and sharp turning allow fast entry into a corner, turn and full gas out. Hard to believe it only has 20 hp. I also have a 650 Interceptor, but now find I'm having more fun on the Meteor. Food for thought. Cheers from Australia.
@@p.chakraborty4453 may be for oversees , but not the best engine in India ,I had seen one dude whose Himalayan just broken from the chassis , while he was touring ,I test drived the meteor,jawa as well ,Re did come a long way on their engines but not quite there , meteor has its seat a bit closer to the rear absorbers , it does have a clank sound to it when driving over a bump especially with a pillion . I took the Honda cb350 . About electronics it's fair enough but they are overlooking the smallest detail. I felt they are targeting customer ls with the emotional quotient by ads and gimmicks,but on the ground it's totally different product. It's a shame as it's been around for 120 years , still not able to master basics ,or maybe that what works for them ,sadly not for us.
Retired people like this bike too, as it's easy to move around, and it's easy on the wallet. I can do all day rides here in the US, and spend well under $20 for fuel. It's simple enough to do your own maintenance. Soon after I got my Meteor 350, my recently retired neighbor across the street got himself one after downsizing from a big bike... :)
Nice review, my father-in-law bought one of these a month ago, he's 91 years old and has been riding since he was 15 pretty much without a break. He likes it and takes him back to his Royal Enfield 350 from the '50s.
RE has never been about high speed or quick acceleration. It's about the quality of the ride. It's about the feeling of getting attached to your RE. I am from the land of RE, India. Got my Meteor back in May 2021 after a waiting period of 106 days.
@@abskulOfficial it's one of the Meteor 350's trim levels; it's the bike's top trim levels, actually. There are the Fireball, the Stellar, and the Supernova. The various trim levels have different paint jobs, different colorways, and different equipment. The Supernova gets a two tone paint job, chromed out exhaust, a backrest, and the nice windshield. OTOH, my Fireball comes in one color (mine is yellow); there's no chrome logo on the tank(mine has black lettering on it); the Fireball Meteor 350s are blacked out, which I like; it came with no backrest; and it came with no windshield. I was fine with no backrest, as I carry no passengers; besides, with my arthritic knees, I couldn't mount the bike if it had a backrest. I ended up installing a blacked out fly screen, which added to the bike's aesthetic. So yeah, the Supernova is the Meteor 350's top trim level.
Gotta say I'm pretty glad the Meteor is my first bike, it's been great to learn on and even at 6'1" it's been very comfortable to ride (and no I'm not getting paid to write this, hah!). I think there's still a bit of a lingering reputation of the shoddy builds from earlier rattlers though, some dealers have lectured me about the allegedly poor quality of RE, but since they came out with the 650 twins I reckon they've been kicking solid goals - I kinda want a Himalayan now as well for the weekend camping trips!
Excellent video, I passed my A2 a few months ago. I subsequently purchased the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. I can honestly say I adore this bike. As a first bike, it's been amazing. Obviously, I live in the UK, and I've not found it a problem at all. It sits happily at 65mph on the motorway, and I've done three hour road trips multiple times it just cruises along happily. It's also great for a sunday ride on the country roads. Couldn't recommend this bike enough for beginer riders like myself.
I had a really good look at the Meteor recently and I have to agree, it is an extremely well put together bike, especially considering the price. Knowing the area where you video'd this like the back of my hand, I have to compliment you on some quality photography and editing Bob.
Never new it was a hit in other countries, love from 🇮🇳 i also own 1 and it great to ride in cities just clocked 4500 kms and in indian it cost me about 2,50,000 rs which is roughly 2500£ 😆 first time felt perks for being in india .
Thanks for the review of the meteor 350. Its one best bikes from Royal Enfield. Glad to here that its doing well in UK as well. Here in India its one of the best selling bikes 350 cc bikes especially compared to the honda CB350, CB350 RS and the jawa 42.
Recently bought a 12 month old Meteor with under 800 miles on the odometer. Still a bit of running in to do but very easy and enjoyable to ride on country lanes, etc. I'm 70 years old and coming back to bikes after a long layoff. It's great fun and I probably will keep my licence.
If one just gets of the macho thing of lots of cc´s and starts thinking of what one really needs in city traffic.... This IS it! A wonderful commuting tool indeed! RE´s paintwork has improved, gone is the orange peel vibe. The aesthetics are just superb for the price point. Built like a gun. Great vid as usual. Keep up the good work and greetings from Sweden!
@@motobob there is a 650 twin around the corner called the RE650 Shotgun and RE650 Roadster. There is a bigger Himalayan coming as well called Sherpa. There is a scram coming and the classic 350 new has been spotted along with one called the flying flea! So RE has a lot of things coming soon!
@@motobob It's comming soon... it's called "Royal Enfield SHOTGUN" with 650 Twin Cylinder Engine ... these are leaks and spotted testing on Indian Highways.
@@parttimedude5440 i wish they would put a 500cc engine in the meteor, then i would buy one, the 350 is just a bit short of puff for the hills around here..
Waiting to get one of these in Mindanao, Philippines. It will be a great bike for this area where 350cc is a big bike and more power is a waste most of the time on our roads.
@@harrybot7175 the small cc bikes are great, relax. The difference on gas for larger displacement machines makes them to expensive to operate for most here. My 125cc is made in India, and it cost less than 1000 usd, including tag n 2 years insurance and taxes. It's almost 3 years old and gets treated like a dirtbike n still running strong. No one is knocking RE, but not every market will embrace it like in India.
Great little package with character! Well done MotoBob! I prefer the look of the basic fireball versions. Blacked out pipes & rims. Will you be reviewing these at some later time? You’re doing great & professional with a bit of humour thrown in 👌😉
Thanks for a great video. These new Royal Enfields are a lot of bike for the money and offer no frills riding with a good basic motorcycle. Their bikes may not have rider modes but they do have mudguards, much more useful in the UK, IMHO.
The thing with this bike or any RE is that it will allow you to look at scenery around you, admire the beauty of nature, look at beautiful sunsets and lets you sunk in all of this because unlike those huge V-twins cruiser or liter class cornering demons on which you have to be concentrated on the road continuesly or you might crash, on a RE you can relax, Take a look around, you don't have to put 100% of concentration on riding and riding it doesn't take a toll on your body. Most of the moto journalists have a same scale to mark every bike... Can it corner, what's the top speed, what's the acceleration etc... etc... They need to understand there are bikes made to do different kind of stuff so rank them on the basis of it. Do not bring up topics like top speed or acceleration when talking about RE because you don't bring up topic of seating comfort while talking about a R1
My current bike is 38 y.o. so horsepower and technology are not my main concern. I do a lot of miles in all weather and need reliability and low cost. I was considering the Meteor but one thing that was not mentioned in your review that I fund from another channel, is the fact that it requires service every 6 months and service intervals in mileage are quite short. I appreciate channels that include this kind of information.
Yeah, the service is more frequent, but it's easy to do; you can do most of it yourself. The valves are dead easy. They're screw & locknut, which anyone in the world can work on; even an owner who knows his way around a toolbox can do them. They're not the PITA shim & bucket found on most Big Four bikes.
I would have thought the Meteor should easily get 100 MPG as my Bullet 500 is returning an average of 91+ and I have had 103.34 ! I suspect a lot of more mature riders ( Old Gits ) have had enough of the overly heavy , tall seated , super pricey license-losers and now want a cheap , light , fun low seated machine to enjoy the British outback !
As a fully paid up Old Git I agree 100%. I'm going to change my bike in the next few months and the only decision I need to make is whether to go for the Interceptor or buy a Meteor and bank the change.
This seems like a crazy good value bike. I've been saving money, dreaming about Interceptor, but this is better equipped and better finished. Now I'm torn between the two.
I think this bike will do well in the uk. For to long company's have been chasing power. With all the added costs that involves. Just sit back and enjoy the ride the views. The people around you.
I have always liked the heel shifter, though I usually use the ball of my foot to change gear, it also saves scuffing the top of your nice polished shoes.
What a beautiful looking bike perfect for my bimbling, their onto a winner . Too much emphasis put on horsepower, will it run on the new e10 fuel coming in September?
" #ValueForMoney " is an #understatement for #Meteor350 , a lot of people in the West expected it to be very bad , but it just surprised everybody by how good it is , Proudly Made In India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 .!!
I'm the proud owner of one! I have been since September, 2021, soon after they came to the US. As a retired person, I like the Meteor 350. It's easy to move around, an important consideration for my arthritic knees. It's easy on the wallet, another important consideration when you're on a fixed income. Finally, it's simple enough to do most of your own maintenance, which helps reduce running costs. BTW, the Meteor 350 is my 12th bike; though it's not the biggest I've ever owned, it's among the best I've ever had. I LOVE IT!
Enfield have been knocking it out of the park in the A2 market with their entire lineup imo, including the UCE engined bullet/classics but sadly they're gone now
@@RB87NL at that point it would just be an interceptor with a different tank and headlight. I have a UCE bullet, the lazy single thump is what makes it nice. I hope one day they manage to bring it back
@@twpsyn take a look at the 1950’s Royal Enfield 500 twin. The frame is completely different then the modern interceptor. That is what they should try to reproduce. Make the engine bore smaller and keep the stroke the same length to give the engine low down torque instead of higher horsepower. I doubt a classic pushrod 500cc single is returning due to stricter emissions regulations and vibration issues. Greetings from a fellow UCE 500 rider.
Just ordered myself a Fireball to replace an unreliable ER6n. I only use it for a short ride to work and occasional errands. The price was right for me and although I was worried it would be too slow compared to the Kawasaki after a demo I was sold. I’m not a thrill seeker so the performance was perfectly adequate for me, I found the seating position surprisingly comfy after dismissing it when they first came out as I’d started on a scooter and didn’t feel safe with my feet forward, it turned out my issue was the lack of anything between my knees. Picking it up on Tuesday, can’t wait.
The brakes won't throw you over the bars= good You won't break any land speed records= good It's not a Harley= good Sounds nice, looks very good, perfect for commuting, great for a sunday bimble, simple to maintain and extremely economical... where do I sign? The only question I have is will it stand up to all year round riding in UK conditions?
Bruv, In India they are driven in desert heats, seashore wets, rainy wetlands, and the cold heights of Himalayas, so yeah it can endure the punishment majority of weather conditions.
I have one aurora blue colour with spoked wheels. It does a job. Looks good and classic, well built and runs nearly for free. Not a problem to have a journey with my GF. Obviously it’s not a performance bike but it’s not cruisers purpose. Easy and light to handle it.
I'm interested to see what the modding community makes of this. It'd be great if this could be the new Yamaha SR 400. Love to see it bratted or flat-tracked
How can this fail in the UK!, more speed cameras than you can shake a stick at, average speed ones too, fuel prices rocketing etc.... the meteor is a cracking little bike imo time will tell but I think it's a winner 👍
It's really for veteran riders, who are now down from riding, and are looking yo get back into riding , and need a relaxed bike and a comfy commuter ! Enough power basically!
its proud thing to know an Indian brand is doing good worldwide and people are loving it... here in India people owns RE with soo much pride and they do take care alot... and i m proud owner of RE Standard Bullet 350 BS6 model...
Ten months since this video and U.K. prices have increased. I’m a return biker (from 1970) and looking for a gentle and relaxed upgrade from a borrowed Superlight 125 cruiser that I’ve been using just recently. Im looking hard at the Re 350 and beginning to think it’s probably the nicest low budget cruiser out there. Thank you. 🙏
Mine's a '23, so it doesn't have the Tripper. I'd like to put a tach in that space.. The "workhorse" vibe is there but that just invites some creativity in configuring the storage.
i love the looks of this new model and allready own an 650 interceptor but the one thing i notice about these review video's is that most of them are done on reasonably flat mediocre roads, and none, what i've seen, are done in the yorkshire dales, or similar areas where there are hills a plenty and some of the roads are in poor condition , as this area is on my doorstep and where i do most of my riding and the fact that i'm knocking on a bit ( 71 and been riding since 16 ) and don't do long runs anymore, and that i'm used to riding bikes with a bit more grunt, i.e 50bhp and above i'm worried that if i bought one i would be dissapointed with the hill climbing abillity of this 20bhp bike, i'm not chasing speed anymore like i was at 16 so the top speed ( 70 mph claimed ) would not be a problem and i could use one of my other bikes if i needed to go further or faster but the thought is still there, would it do the job, ?
I'v Got the 2021 Classic500 , In the philippines and i'v been watching some indian utubers , a new "Scram411" Same as the Himalayan due for release soon and now their saying Enfield are releasing new model Classic 350 round about September,
here in my part of Asia it's very popular, you would need to wait to get one new. I am hoping to get one when i get back to Blighty been away 3 years. Much changed? Nice movie but I have seen these bikes do some amazing things here so it ticks all the boxes for me
A cracking little bike!!! Thanx for your excellent review 👍. Do you think driving duo can be difficult with the meteor!? And for a total newbie for a first bike between the Meteor vs the cb500x!? Cheers ✌️
The narrator started by telling us what this bike isn't. Then he started it up. What it is is one of the best sounding thumpers I have heard! Straight across trade for my Griso?
Lovely looking bike but seems to be crazy underpowered.. Can't believe it gets such few horses out of the 350 engine. I ride a Honda CB300R which is technically a 286cc engine and it still knocks out about 31bhp, easily climbing to the 95mph mark before fully running out of steam. Still, speed isn't everything and it looks to be an ideal commuter with head turning looks. (Especially for the RRP.) 👌
Thank you for the vid. I bought a Fireball Red a couple of weeks ago here in San Diego and was thinking about getting the touring screen and wanted to know your input concerning the screen. Is it really functional? Thank you again.
I thought it was pretty good. Not full coverage so you still get wind in the face, but certainly takes a lot off your body which can definitely help, especially if it’s not a super warm day
People say these are slow and yes they are but you can sit at 70 mph all day and with the amount of traffic, smart motorways and cameras everywhere it's not really possible to go fast anymore. I've been riding for over 37 years and I think it is a good option. I remember touring on old (now) 550cc bikes from the 1970s. I do think some get brainwashed into thinking they need a massive, fast heavy bike to have fun.
Jawa is designing a 650 twin for india and export market in UK design centre . BSA is designing some bikes for india as well in their design centre in UK
Its a good looking bike and I'm sure it'll be reliable, practical and economical. No doubt easily maintained by DIY owners. However lack of adequate performance for uk roads is a worry.
For anyone looking to start motorcycling look no further, Than this new bike from Royal Enfield, There's nothing new on the market at this price point that comes close to this fantastic machine, Practical, Economical,With bags of character, I just wish I was 30years younger,🙂🇬🇧👍
I am surprised to see that even for UK market RE is selling this bike with CEAT tires. I thought they'd use Michelin or perhaps Pireli. But these CEATs have a brilliant live, not so much of grip though.
Looks fun and I like it a lot. Would be better as a 450 with a 85-90mph top speed though... I'm looking forward to seeing if the hunter? is released in the UK. I'd definitely be up for having a go on that!
The funny thing is that the RE is so loved in India ( especially the Bullet ) that most Indians don't know that the roots of RE are British. And it's true what many have echoed in the comments about recent innovations. The continental looks absolutely gorgeous.
Test ride this and the 650 interceptor the other day, I love them both and I can't decide which one to get. One day I wake up and it's the 650 then next day it's the 350. I tossed a coin in the dealership and the 650 won....but. ..idk
I've always been one to make fun of the cruiser look, but these are different... It's more upright and comfortable looking. Looks like the position you are in when in an ergonomic office chair at work. Royal Enfield bikes, all of them, are also so stylish. The paint look great and the gauges look just incredible. While the gameboy screen like you get on all the Japanese bikes is functional, seeing the RE gauges makes you realize those gameboy screens are just the manufacturer cheaping out. But the RE is cheaper anyways! Incredible really. It would be nice if they'd put a cam in their bikes that helped them make another 5 HP though. 20 is... pretty low. Like well slower than most economy cars these days at this bikes weight. But if you are just cruising around town and riding backroads and not in a hurry it really doesn't matter anyways. I hope to see more and more of these on the road in the coming years. Haven't seen one yet though, and I am just 30 miles from a dealer.
Here in Brazil the Meteor is already a trend. Waiting lists all around the country. It is very suitable for our dense city traffic and it is priced really well among its competitors. Perfect video as always.
Thanks mate! Good to hear it's selling so well - I think the waiting lists are similar globally
Do try bajaj dominar 400 for a change...
🙌🏻
South Americans are privileged enough to hava bajaj...
Somthing which brits, Europeans & Americans cant have till now😂
@@8080408729a i think u shoukd delete ur comment bruh...bajaj makes great bikes but americans dont ride small cc sports bikes..and their buikd quality of ouksars are on a bit of lower side
@@starscream1457 lol... Did i say America..? Nope... I said south America... Its a big market for bajaj & i was fortunate enough to vitness it personally😊..
Pulsar 150,180,220 are quite femous there 😊...
Its not like im bajaj fanboy or somthing
But
"One should try every food item on his plate"
@@8080408729a Bajaj is not yet in Brazil
Hello from the Netherlands, after 50 years of motorcycling ao Jawa, NSU MAX, Harley WLA 750, Suzuki Intruder 700, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Yamaha 1100, Honda Shadow 600, Harley Sportster 883 and 1200, Harley Fxrs 1988, Harley WLA 750 now after 5 years ago, at the age of 74, a Royal Enfield 350 had been bought, the black one. I fell in love with this all-new model instantly, and what a great bike I've already ridden 1000 kilometers with pleasure and every kilometer is a party. The bike steers very easily every corner can be taken smoothly, everything works great and it looks great, a nice rumble from the exhaust as an extra. Both on the highway and on the back roads no problem at all, oh yes, at my age and after a car accident I can't move my right leg over the passenger backrest, so it was quickly removed. Can highly recommend this motorcycle to anyone who genuinely loves motorcycling, greetings from the Netherlands from Rob
thanks rob for the insight.
Rob, you are a legend..A biker for 50 years and still going strong. You ought to share your vast experience & unforgettable memories. All the very best for future..stay healthy, stay blessed, keep riding...
@Janta banta thank you and yes motorcycling is in my blood and it's my life and hobby!
@@West2WesternGhats thank you!!!
Thanks Rob hope you have many years of happy motorcycling, On a future classic motobike!!🙂🇬🇧👍
I got my own Meteor in France, i'm so happy. This in not my first bike, but maybe this is the best of my life. And i'm driving big motors before...
Meteor was so comfortable and enjoyable while having my test drive. Hope you're enjoying it.
I hope this is a hit. As other bikes price people out of entry, Royal Enfield is helping others get into motorcycling. In Canada, we have plenty of gorgeous back roads with a 80km/h speed limit, and this bike would be a blast there. If I was into cruisers I'd buy this tomorrow but I'm into sportbikes.... for now.
Why don't take a test ride for the change? May be it can change your mind... Just an advice
Hi Branden, I ride my Meteor in the southern Adelaide foothills. Similar roads to yours with speed limits 80 to 100kmh. This bike will set very good point to point times, handling and sharp turning allow fast entry into a corner, turn and full gas out. Hard to believe it only has 20 hp. I also have a 650 Interceptor, but now find I'm having more fun on the Meteor. Food for thought. Cheers from Australia.
@@ossiewizard5937 Kind of reminds me of the saying - it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow
@@Namburiadityasairam2605 😂😂
RE Meteor 350 is designed for a relaxing ride in the back country roads on weekends - allowing riders to enjoy the countryside.
They're selling so fast that dealers can't stock them quick enough, I'm seeing daily 1 truck of RE's coming to the near showroom, it's so good !!
That's probably the backlog,not to mention 2.38 lakh bikes recalled by RE
@@A.Sanyaasi ooh, might be ..
@@A.Sanyaasi as per Ryan in F9, RE makes the best engines (quality), then why that?? I heard their electronics suck though.
@@p.chakraborty4453 may be for oversees , but not the best engine in India ,I had seen one dude whose Himalayan just broken from the chassis , while he was touring ,I test drived the meteor,jawa as well ,Re did come a long way on their engines but not quite there , meteor has its seat a bit closer to the rear absorbers , it does have a clank sound to it when driving over a bump especially with a pillion .
I took the Honda cb350 .
About electronics it's fair enough but they are overlooking the smallest detail. I felt they are targeting customer ls with the emotional quotient by ads and gimmicks,but on the ground it's totally different product.
It's a shame as it's been around for 120 years , still not able to master basics ,or maybe that what works for them ,sadly not for us.
@@A.Sanyaasi sadly, they are the company with the same marketing strategy as Harley Davidson, but mostly in india , like HD in americas.
Retired people like this bike too, as it's easy to move around, and it's easy on the wallet. I can do all day rides here in the US, and spend well under $20 for fuel. It's simple enough to do your own maintenance. Soon after I got my Meteor 350, my recently retired neighbor across the street got himself one after downsizing from a big bike... :)
I’m surprised with how decent the sound is . I ride huge v twins but I really love these little bikes
The best sounding single I’ve ridden I’d say
Nice review, my father-in-law bought one of these a month ago, he's 91 years old and has been riding since he was 15 pretty much without a break. He likes it and takes him back to his Royal Enfield 350 from the '50s.
Riding at 91? That's insanely impressive
RE has never been about high speed or quick acceleration. It's about the quality of the ride. It's about the feeling of getting attached to your RE. I am from the land of RE, India. Got my Meteor back in May 2021 after a waiting period of 106 days.
It’s popular, cheap and charming enough to be a huge success. Another RE success in the making no doubt
Hi Great review.. I am 60 returning to a bike after 40 yrs away. Have ordered the supernova. From Weston so recognize the back drop :-)
regards
Enjoy David! Perfect for blasting up the gorge on a good morning :)
What is supernova?
@@abskulOfficial it's one of the Meteor 350's trim levels; it's the bike's top trim levels, actually. There are the Fireball, the Stellar, and the Supernova. The various trim levels have different paint jobs, different colorways, and different equipment. The Supernova gets a two tone paint job, chromed out exhaust, a backrest, and the nice windshield. OTOH, my Fireball comes in one color (mine is yellow); there's no chrome logo on the tank(mine has black lettering on it); the Fireball Meteor 350s are blacked out, which I like; it came with no backrest; and it came with no windshield. I was fine with no backrest, as I carry no passengers; besides, with my arthritic knees, I couldn't mount the bike if it had a backrest. I ended up installing a blacked out fly screen, which added to the bike's aesthetic. So yeah, the Supernova is the Meteor 350's top trim level.
Gotta say I'm pretty glad the Meteor is my first bike, it's been great to learn on and even at 6'1" it's been very comfortable to ride (and no I'm not getting paid to write this, hah!). I think there's still a bit of a lingering reputation of the shoddy builds from earlier rattlers though, some dealers have lectured me about the allegedly poor quality of RE, but since they came out with the 650 twins I reckon they've been kicking solid goals - I kinda want a Himalayan now as well for the weekend camping trips!
Dude, I'd love to have one of EVERY bike RE makes! Unfortunately, I don't have the space or the money for that... 😁
Excellent video, I passed my A2 a few months ago. I subsequently purchased the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. I can honestly say I adore this bike. As a first bike, it's been amazing. Obviously, I live in the UK, and I've not found it a problem at all. It sits happily at 65mph on the motorway, and I've done three hour road trips multiple times it just cruises along happily. It's also great for a sunday ride on the country roads. Couldn't recommend this bike enough for beginer riders like myself.
I had a really good look at the Meteor recently and I have to agree, it is an extremely well put together bike, especially considering the price. Knowing the area where you video'd this like the back of my hand, I have to compliment you on some quality photography and editing Bob.
Never new it was a hit in other countries, love from 🇮🇳 i also own 1 and it great to ride in cities just clocked 4500 kms and in indian it cost me about 2,50,000 rs which is roughly 2500£ 😆 first time felt perks for being in india .
Even 3700 pounds isn't more to them, apni halat khrab ho jati agr yha 3.7 lakh ka hota to
@@drtgyjk vo duty k karan mhega hota h
They get Harley’s and germans much more cheaper than us , so lets not compare the price .
2.5 lakh in India is pretty expensive.. I want to buy one but still saving up for one...
@@drtgyjk Nah 3700 pounds is expensive for them too.
It's on the PPP.
Ain't that easy as many of y'all like to claim.
UK is expensive hence the cost
I got this bike as a first timer, recently. so happy 😊 Love from India ✌
Thanks for the review of the meteor 350. Its one best bikes from Royal Enfield. Glad to here that its doing well in UK as well.
Here in India its one of the best selling bikes 350 cc bikes especially compared to the honda CB350, CB350 RS and the jawa 42.
Recently bought a 12 month old Meteor with under 800 miles on the odometer. Still a bit of running in to do but very easy and enjoyable to ride on country lanes, etc. I'm 70 years old and coming back to bikes after a long layoff. It's great fun and I probably will keep my licence.
If one just gets of the macho thing of lots of cc´s and starts thinking of what one really needs in city traffic.... This IS it! A wonderful commuting tool indeed! RE´s paintwork has improved, gone is the orange peel vibe. The aesthetics are just superb for the price point. Built like a gun.
Great vid as usual. Keep up the good work and greetings from Sweden!
If RE were able to docthis great with the Meteor 350, i could only imagine how good their twin cruiser will be like
True! Hope they do it
@@motobob there is a 650 twin around the corner called the RE650 Shotgun and RE650 Roadster. There is a bigger Himalayan coming as well called Sherpa. There is a scram coming and the classic 350 new has been spotted along with one called the flying flea! So RE has a lot of things coming soon!
The Spy photos show the bigger bikes to have the foot controls a lot further forward, if that matters to you.
@@motobob It's comming soon... it's called "Royal Enfield SHOTGUN" with 650 Twin Cylinder Engine ... these are leaks and spotted testing on Indian Highways.
@@parttimedude5440 i wish they would put a 500cc engine in the meteor, then i would buy one, the 350 is just a bit short of puff for the hills around here..
Had one for a few months and i love it,pure riding fun.
Waiting to get one of these in Mindanao, Philippines. It will be a great bike for this area where 350cc is a big bike and more power is a waste most of the time on our roads.
Are Royal Enfield motorcycles popular in the philippines?
@@alankarkhare12 not yet, most everyone is still loving their 125-150cc models. Most prefer scooter and automatic.
@@alankarkhare12 in Philippines bajaj is popular
RE is a solid Bike it outlast the build quality of those smaller CC plastic Bikes go for it Iit will never disappoint you
@@harrybot7175 the small cc bikes are great, relax. The difference on gas for larger displacement machines makes them to expensive to operate for most here.
My 125cc is made in India, and it cost less than 1000 usd, including tag n 2 years insurance and taxes.
It's almost 3 years old and gets treated like a dirtbike n still running strong.
No one is knocking RE, but not every market will embrace it like in India.
Rode one few weeks ago very very impressed alround quality price motor ridabilty...just personally would prefer normal footpeg position.. atb bob
I believe the Hunter 350 is in the works which is the same engine, just in a normal Bonnie style position.
These bikes are built in my place , chennai India
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lucky bastard, you live near the factory!
Great little package with character! Well done MotoBob! I prefer the look of the basic fireball versions. Blacked out pipes & rims. Will you be reviewing these at some later time? You’re doing great & professional with a bit of humour thrown in 👌😉
Thanks Steve - I probably won't cover the meteor again for a while as I need to ride the 650s! But I'll keep it in mind for future
@@motobob yes, the 650 is a must!
fireball edition is most beautiful
Thanks for a great video. These new Royal Enfields are a lot of bike for the money and offer no frills riding with a good basic motorcycle. Their bikes may not have rider modes but they do have mudguards, much more useful in the UK, IMHO.
The thing with this bike or any RE is that it will allow you to look at scenery around you, admire the beauty of nature, look at beautiful sunsets and lets you sunk in all of this because unlike those huge V-twins cruiser or liter class cornering demons on which you have to be concentrated on the road continuesly or you might crash, on a RE you can relax, Take a look around, you don't have to put 100% of concentration on riding and riding it doesn't take a toll on your body.
Most of the moto journalists have a same scale to mark every bike... Can it corner, what's the top speed, what's the acceleration etc... etc...
They need to understand there are bikes made to do different kind of stuff so rank them on the basis of it. Do not bring up topics like top speed or acceleration when talking about RE because you don't bring up topic of seating comfort while talking about a R1
Speed was never a factor for which Enfields are loved , they have a character , a story that Indians are crazy about.
My current bike is 38 y.o. so horsepower and technology are not my main concern. I do a lot of miles in all weather and need reliability and low cost. I was considering the Meteor but one thing that was not mentioned in your review that I fund from another channel, is the fact that it requires service every 6 months and service intervals in mileage are quite short. I appreciate channels that include this kind of information.
Yeah, the service is more frequent, but it's easy to do; you can do most of it yourself. The valves are dead easy. They're screw & locknut, which anyone in the world can work on; even an owner who knows his way around a toolbox can do them. They're not the PITA shim & bucket found on most Big Four bikes.
Feels good when meteor is being reviewed in u.k , proud owner in india 🇮🇳
I would have thought the Meteor should easily get 100 MPG as my Bullet 500 is returning an average of 91+ and I have had 103.34 ! I suspect a lot of more mature riders ( Old Gits ) have had enough of the overly heavy , tall seated , super pricey license-losers and now want a cheap , light , fun low seated machine to enjoy the British outback !
As a fully paid up Old Git I agree 100%. I'm going to change my bike in the next few months and the only decision I need to make is whether to go for the Interceptor or buy a Meteor and bank the change.
This seems like a crazy good value bike. I've been saving money, dreaming about Interceptor, but this is better equipped and better finished. Now I'm torn between the two.
wait for the 650 cruiser, best of both worlds
@@bpgrmds Oh, that sounds interesting.
@@bullseye911 650 cruiser is being road tested in India.
@@0arjun077 There will be new motorcycles based on 350 as well. I've just read the news.
@@bullseye911 ys its called RE Hunter 350, it has a badboy mean look from the public testdrive snaps.
I think this bike will do well in the uk. For to long company's have been chasing power. With all the added costs that involves. Just sit back and enjoy the ride the views. The people around you.
When I was in Mallorca, I saw someone park his RE Himalayan just next us. That was a mighty proud moment for me as an Indian
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I have always liked the heel shifter, though I usually use the ball of my foot to change gear, it also saves scuffing the top of your nice polished shoes.
What a beautiful looking bike perfect for my bimbling, their onto a winner . Too much emphasis put on horsepower, will it run on the new e10 fuel coming in September?
It will easily run on E25 as well!!
Yes they are e10 compliant 👍
" #ValueForMoney " is an #understatement for #Meteor350 , a lot of people in the West expected it to be very bad , but it just surprised everybody by how good it is , Proudly Made In India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 .!!
@Nature Creatures oh really , then tell me how reliable are your Western Ducati's , KTM's , Triumph's and MV Agusta's .
@@unknowncommonman KTM is Indian Bajaj
@@HATCH5T wait , really ??
@@unknowncommonman yup Bajaj is a majority owner
I'm the proud owner of one! I have been since September, 2021, soon after they came to the US. As a retired person, I like the Meteor 350. It's easy to move around, an important consideration for my arthritic knees. It's easy on the wallet, another important consideration when you're on a fixed income. Finally, it's simple enough to do most of your own maintenance, which helps reduce running costs. BTW, the Meteor 350 is my 12th bike; though it's not the biggest I've ever owned, it's among the best I've ever had. I LOVE IT!
Still reminds me of the old Suzi (not so...) Savage LS650P.... Looking forward to check it out as a user- & beginner-friendly instruction machine.
Enfield have been knocking it out of the park in the A2 market with their entire lineup imo, including the UCE engined bullet/classics but sadly they're gone now
If only they would make a Bullet/Classic 500 with the 650 twin engine and a little beefier frame. I would buy one in a heartbeat.
@@RB87NL at that point it would just be an interceptor with a different tank and headlight. I have a UCE bullet, the lazy single thump is what makes it nice. I hope one day they manage to bring it back
@@twpsyn take a look at the 1950’s Royal Enfield 500 twin. The frame is completely different then the modern interceptor. That is what they should try to reproduce. Make the engine bore smaller and keep the stroke the same length to give the engine low down torque instead of higher horsepower. I doubt a classic pushrod 500cc single is returning due to stricter emissions regulations and vibration issues. Greetings from a fellow UCE 500 rider.
It's a beautiful cupcake. Just look at the asthetic of the bike and the exhaust sound. Just love it.
Just ordered myself a Fireball to replace an unreliable ER6n. I only use it for a short ride to work and occasional errands. The price was right for me and although I was worried it would be too slow compared to the Kawasaki after a demo I was sold. I’m not a thrill seeker so the performance was perfectly adequate for me, I found the seating position surprisingly comfy after dismissing it when they first came out as I’d started on a scooter and didn’t feel safe with my feet forward, it turned out my issue was the lack of anything between my knees. Picking it up on Tuesday, can’t wait.
The brakes won't throw you over the bars= good
You won't break any land speed records= good
It's not a Harley= good
Sounds nice, looks very good, perfect for commuting, great for a sunday bimble, simple to maintain and extremely economical... where do I sign?
The only question I have is will it stand up to all year round riding in UK conditions?
You don’t know what conditions they have to endure in india dense traffic,wet broken roads,-20 to 50c temperatures
Bruv, In India they are driven in desert heats, seashore wets, rainy wetlands, and the cold heights of Himalayas, so yeah it can endure the punishment majority of weather conditions.
In my thunderbird i've put a big backrest behind the driver's seat. The difference in comfort is surprising.
I have one aurora blue colour with spoked wheels. It does a job. Looks good and classic, well built and runs nearly for free. Not a problem to have a journey with my GF. Obviously it’s not a performance bike but it’s not cruisers purpose. Easy and light to handle it.
Wait for two months miteor 650 is ready 😍
I'm interested to see what the modding community makes of this. It'd be great if this could be the new Yamaha SR 400. Love to see it bratted or flat-tracked
The hardest thing about deciding whether or not to buy this bike, is deciding which one. I like them all.
ME TOO! I'd love to add a Classic 350 Reborn and the Hunter 350 to keep my Meteor 350 company... :)
Meteor 350 is a good city bike.. ideal for city commute and a lazy weekend rides to enjoy the countryside.
for the video title, I think it makes sense everywhere.
Great little bike, good review.
very good looking bike and makes a good noise for a small single. Royal Enfield did a good job and its a good price as well.
How can this fail in the UK!, more speed cameras than you can shake a stick at, average speed ones too, fuel prices rocketing etc.... the meteor is a cracking little bike imo time will tell but I think it's a winner 👍
Looks wise its like a micro Harley Sportster. Looks great
It's really for veteran riders, who are now down from riding, and are looking yo get back into riding , and need a relaxed bike and a comfy commuter ! Enough power basically!
No it's not. Not everybody wants to climb a pocket rocket.
@@SurajSinghTomarArya lmao, that was sarcasm, you think a veteran racer wants to ride a 20hp machine? That hardly goes 80mph ? Are you kidding me?
Brother, what a fantastic review. Loved it.
Could you please do one for New Classic 350 Reborn?
Getting back into biking. Waiting for delivery, perfect Yorkshire dales bike me thinks.
its proud thing to know an Indian brand is doing good worldwide and people are loving it... here in India people owns RE with soo much pride and they do take care alot... and i m proud owner of RE Standard Bullet 350 BS6 model...
Bruh pls stop
@@justarandomguy537 u got any problem ?
Beautiful little bike with bags of character.. Would have been nice if it was a 500 mind...
Ten months since this video and U.K. prices have increased. I’m a return biker (from 1970) and looking for a gentle and relaxed upgrade from a borrowed Superlight 125 cruiser that I’ve been using just recently. Im looking hard at the Re 350 and beginning to think it’s probably the nicest low budget cruiser out there. Thank you. 🙏
03:10 Hyosung is Korean not Chinese.
My bad!
Royal Enfield is a pride here in India to have . 😀 . Proud that it's an Indian brand 🔥😁👍🏻
I used custom exhaust on mine and it sound beautiful
Mine's a '23, so it doesn't have the Tripper. I'd like to put a tach in that space.. The "workhorse" vibe is there but that just invites some creativity in configuring the storage.
Meteor 350 meting out meatier sounds. Me too, please!
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I like it, but wouldn't swap my 390 Duke commuter for one. The tiddler gives me 78.8mpg, 90 mph if needed and handles superbly.
A lot more punch from that engine too!
I saw metoer 650 twin on test run in our city. I hope they r in the market soon.
Great BIKE 🏍ever made 👏👍
i love the looks of this new model and allready own an 650 interceptor but the one thing i notice about these review video's is that most of them are done on reasonably flat mediocre roads, and none, what i've seen, are done in the yorkshire dales, or similar areas where there are hills a plenty and some of the roads are in poor condition , as this area is on my doorstep and where i do most of my riding and the fact that i'm knocking on a bit ( 71 and been riding since 16 ) and don't do long runs anymore, and that i'm used to riding bikes with a bit more grunt, i.e 50bhp and above i'm worried that if i bought one i would be dissapointed with the hill climbing abillity of this 20bhp bike, i'm not chasing speed anymore like i was at 16 so the top speed ( 70 mph claimed ) would not be a problem and i could use one of my other bikes if i needed to go further or faster but the thought is still there, would it do the job, ?
I'v Got the 2021 Classic500 , In the philippines and i'v been watching some indian utubers , a new "Scram411" Same as the Himalayan due for release soon and now their saying Enfield are releasing new model Classic 350 round about September,
here in my part of Asia it's very popular, you would need to wait to get one new. I am hoping to get one when i get back to Blighty been away 3 years. Much changed? Nice movie but I have seen these bikes do some amazing things here so it ticks all the boxes for me
A cracking little bike!!! Thanx for your excellent review 👍. Do you think driving duo can be difficult with the meteor!? And for a total newbie for a first bike between the Meteor vs the cb500x!? Cheers ✌️
The narrator started by telling us what this bike isn't. Then he started it up. What it is is one of the best sounding thumpers I have heard! Straight across trade for my Griso?
Reminds me of Triumph Thunderbird. Smaller but kind of the same vibe
True! Definitely a resemblance
The Meteor is based on the aesthetics of the RE Thunderbird, which was based on the Triumph Thunderbird.
RE is coming up with a 650cc Meteor soon, here in India..Expected launch by early 2022..
Lovda comming
THANK YOU
Lovely looking bike but seems to be crazy underpowered.. Can't believe it gets such few horses out of the 350 engine.
I ride a Honda CB300R which is technically a 286cc engine and it still knocks out about 31bhp, easily climbing to the 95mph mark before fully running out of steam.
Still, speed isn't everything and it looks to be an ideal commuter with head turning looks. (Especially for the RRP.) 👌
Thanks for the review . What gloves were you wearing btw ?
Goldtop Predators
Looks great in brown/green. Like army style. Just too slow for me, if it topped out at 120 it would be perfect.
0:35 I was very confused between Meteor and CB350 RS , after lot of research , ride reviews , own riding exp, I picked CB350 RS.
Thank you for the vid. I bought a Fireball Red a couple of weeks ago here in San Diego and was thinking about getting the touring screen and wanted to know your input concerning the screen. Is it really functional? Thank you again.
I thought it was pretty good. Not full coverage so you still get wind in the face, but certainly takes a lot off your body which can definitely help, especially if it’s not a super warm day
@@motobob thank you, that's very helpful 😊
I have just the tiny fly screen and yet it does a good job of keeping the wind off my chest.
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Thank you
Beautiful bike !!!
People say these are slow and yes they are but you can sit at 70 mph all day and with the amount of traffic, smart motorways and cameras everywhere it's not really possible to go fast anymore. I've been riding for over 37 years and I think it is a good option. I remember touring on old (now) 550cc bikes from the 1970s. I do think some get brainwashed into thinking they need a massive, fast heavy bike to have fun.
Enfiled is working on a 650cc twin-cylinder cruiser. Eagerly waiting for its release
Jawa is designing a 650 twin for india and export market in UK design centre .
BSA is designing some bikes for india as well in their design centre in UK
Wow so amazing sound... Is it comfortable Or not
Yep!
Its a good looking bike and I'm sure it'll be reliable, practical and economical. No doubt easily maintained by DIY owners.
However lack of adequate performance for uk roads is a worry.
That's a lovely looking bike...
A little more than a honda 125 in the uk. RE are in the groove and they will be seen everywhere
Wow what a beauty 💙🖤
For anyone looking to start motorcycling look no further, Than this new bike from Royal Enfield, There's nothing new on the market at this price point that comes close to this fantastic machine, Practical, Economical,With bags of character, I just wish I was 30years younger,🙂🇬🇧👍
I am surprised to see that even for UK market RE is selling this bike with CEAT tires. I thought they'd use Michelin or perhaps Pireli. But these CEATs have a brilliant live, not so much of grip though.
CEAT is owned by Pirelli now.👍
live or life?
Looks great
Looks fun and I like it a lot. Would be better as a 450 with a 85-90mph top speed though... I'm looking forward to seeing if the hunter? is released in the UK. I'd definitely be up for having a go on that!
Agree the Hunter looks good but it’ll be the same 20hp which is just a little less than I’d like for extra-urban duties
There's a 650 different cruiser in the making.
The funny thing is that the RE is so loved in India ( especially the Bullet ) that most Indians don't know that the roots of RE are British.
And it's true what many have echoed in the comments about recent innovations. The continental looks absolutely gorgeous.
Chp lowde sabhe pta ha RE was UK company
@3:13
Hyosung is a Korean brand and not Chinese and it has a presence in India.
Test ride this and the 650 interceptor the other day, I love them both and I can't decide which one to get. One day I wake up and it's the 650 then next day it's the 350. I tossed a coin in the dealership and the 650 won....but. ..idk
I've always been one to make fun of the cruiser look, but these are different... It's more upright and comfortable looking. Looks like the position you are in when in an ergonomic office chair at work. Royal Enfield bikes, all of them, are also so stylish. The paint look great and the gauges look just incredible. While the gameboy screen like you get on all the Japanese bikes is functional, seeing the RE gauges makes you realize those gameboy screens are just the manufacturer cheaping out. But the RE is cheaper anyways! Incredible really. It would be nice if they'd put a cam in their bikes that helped them make another 5 HP though. 20 is... pretty low. Like well slower than most economy cars these days at this bikes weight. But if you are just cruising around town and riding backroads and not in a hurry it really doesn't matter anyways. I hope to see more and more of these on the road in the coming years. Haven't seen one yet though, and I am just 30 miles from a dealer.
You should certainly try out jawa 42.
How are the breaks and suspension on this bike? How does this compare to the RE Interceptor 650? Thanks great video!
This would be a fantastic learner bike