I can't comment on the servicing costs of the Meteor but I can only go by my past experience with RE service and maintenance. There is much more to just service costs. How do you factor in leaky gaskets & engine oil, failed fuel pumps, failed wiring harness, breather pipes, leaking front forks, conset problems, worn sprockets and chain replacements, failed console, failed ignition key/lock, pitted and rusting chrome, faded paint, ..the list goes on. This is all billed to the customer despite the fact that the bike being serviced regularly (as per RE recommendations) at authorized RE Service center. My Thunderbird has done 65000 kms in 5 years. I bought it for Rs 2 lacs+ and have spent almost a similar amount on service and maintenance. I am not sure how that compares with other bike manufacturers but my son thinks I am daft. I too have built a relationship with the service centre and the mechanics are overworked due to the volumes. Most are quality related issues. And it comes at a heavy cost to customer and Brand RE. Hopefully with the Meteor, RE have made a conscious decision to focus on quality and treat it's customers with greater respect. I appreciate your YT channel...refreshingly different from the 'advertorials'.
Thanks a lot for this kind of honest perspective and facts....this will improve customer understanding and also companies (RE) if they want to improve....very very grateful....if only more people come up with such honest feedback rather than fanboyish ramblings...that we have a mature and competent products and also customer satisfaction from the products....hats-off to you Brian....!!
Hands down...probably the best data analysis I've seen in some time now and this type of information really helps the viewers to compare and analyse different aspects of the bike and buy whichever would be best suitable for their living economy! Love your content and passion for bikes man! Cheers🙌🏼
@@abhinavbhatt but.... If I may suggest? Always follow recommended valve adjustments. My 650 barely moves an iota from specifications on valve adjustment but I'll still adjust the 2-3 that are just slightly out.
@@burtvhulberthyhbn7583 one of the other reasons I did not get it done is also because it is a test bike and not my own. My Interceptor follows the proper schedule :)
Damn! This was such a gem of a comparison. Informative and So well articulated! I am confused between Meteor 350 and Highness CB 350. While weighing down the pros and cons of both I had put "Low Maintenance" in CB 350. I did so because you'll come across maximum people saying RE is expensive to maintain. I read this at so many places (Mostly people and not some aware critics) I assume everyone is thinking about Classic whenever they talk about RE being expensive or maybe they are hating on RE for no reason.. But anyways this video just gave me a reality check. I never thought that it would be cheaper than Honda :p I do want to go for a Meteor and it gave me another reason to pursue it. Thanks a lot for the video!!!!
Mr. Abhinav Bhatt, I've watched your entire Honda CB350 series of videos and the Meteor 350 Series. You've done an excellent job of explaining the simplicities and have been soo clear, it was a pleasure to view your videos and gain some knowledge and insight into the working and functionings. Thank you for your effort Mr. Abhinav. On a very serious note, following the comment of another person, I really think you've done a splendid job on covering the actual essentials that matter to a common man who's here to know about the bike and you definitely have done a better job than those big Auto TH-cam channels. Kudos!
Very detailed video 👍.....no one would calculate this much data for just a video....hats off to you sir👌👌 I have booked the meteor 350...this video was really helpful to me😁 Thanks🖤🖤
I really do appreciate your work.. how you give every detail of the bike you review in all aspects .... No other TH-camr do that ... I really like your videos .💓
Not a second I felt that I should skip the video. Very well articulated and very much informative video Sir. The blue beauty looks stunning. One day I will surely afford one. ❣
Good one bro as all always. I know how you felt when you're not able to shoot while the service was done. And when I was browsing the TH-cam I accidentally came up across the DIY videos of Meteor by RE and they pretty much cover all the general maintenance topics in those video tutorials. Just in case if you want to add those links in this video description which are helpful for the viewers who want to know how it's done.
If this is a derivative of the interceptor engine, then RE should use fully synthetic oil. Semi-synth and the full oil change interval are prescribed to cut down on costs. But, as far as the bike is concerned it should do with a full change and not just a top up. Semi synthetic oil does not remain viscous for that long. The ideal interval with semi Synth is to change at 4000 kms. 5000 or 10,000 is actually stretching it too far. This is one of the reasons why I have started going to a more reliable outside mechanic who knows what's good for the engine. What RE does is just cutting costs. That's why long term I would prefer the Honda any day. They have got the oil and the interval right. Also as you said, the service experience will be a lot better overall even after considering that the quality of service might drop as volumes increase. RE that way is going to be even more over burdened in the service department if they plan on going through with releasing 28 bikes in the next 7 years. The more discerning customers should go for the Honda in my view
In short the quality of service which everyone is currently receiving from RE may deteriorate even more in the coming future. This I am saying on the basis of service quality which I am receiving in Kerala.
I've been watching your videos since you started honda cb350 series. Really all videos are amazing. Your effort is outstanding with excellent voice. Wanna book cb 350 when there'll be a bigwing showroom in Kolkata.
Me and my younger brother were bored right now and he said let's watch some series on Prime.... I was like... Usse achi series TH-cam pe dikhata hu...and I gave him an option... METEOR ki series dekhegaa ya HIGHNESS ki?.... We ended up watching both and loved it... Really Appreciate the hard work brother 🔥💫
@@ketanbait6723 they've tested it more kilometres that we can think so they may be correct ... Interceptor 2nd service comes at 10000kms! So basically they are making good engines for good market!
Quite an effort to bring the data together.. I am not sure if any of the "leading" TH-cam channels or automotive journalists do such comprehensive analysis.. We are so used to watching automotive movies with unnecessary music and dialogues in the name of automotive journalism..Feels very good to see such in depth analysis with well compile data brought together for the viewers!! A bit of graphical representation would have helped more..showing the timelines and stuff like that..but this is already A1 automotive journalism!! Kudos!!
Brother, I wish I could give you better presentation but I have very limited means and next to NO time. I worked on the calculation at 2 am last night and shot this video right before work this morning. I'm a one man crew with no time :)
@@abhinavbhatt This is already great..I was being a little greedy 😀But great work..!! I have come across multiple videos in the youtube ..Have seen anything as comprehensive !! Thank you for the content!!
Love the videos Abhinab! I own an old third hand 2014 Yamaha FZ, and have been having back problems due to riding it almost 60 kilometres every day. So ive been planning to get a new bike, and your detailed videos helped me zero in on the Meteor 350. I'm waiting to go get a test ride in, one of these Sundays, and finally book one. Keep the amazing videos coming!
Would be using mostly in city. But the problem is that I stay in Navi Mumbai and we don’t have Honda BigWing dealership nor service station here. That’s almost 40-50 Kms from my place. Even though Navi Mumbai has Harley showroom but not BigWing. Don’t understand Honda Logic. Whereas Enfield is hardly 5kms from my place. Also my monthly running would be around 1.5-2k. What would you suggest then?
You just nailed it bro, what a real person feelings as you mentioned in expressed words. Hope in upcoming videos also, will maintain the same truth as you speaking and recommendations for others. Congrats man.
It seems like meteor is way inexpensive in terms of maintenance with the comparison of 100cc scooters & bikes of Honda. Till now it's an edge on edge with both the bikes but this vedio will be the deciding factor who were confused like me. Going to book meteor tomorrow, you are simply outstanding.👍
You are definitely a bike fanatic man i have one thing to say honda is a international brand no doubt but royal Enfield has its own character i mean imitation royal Enfield thumbs is not gonna work
Commenting again. You are the most informative and radical reviewers ever dude. I'm a total fan of you by now. What dedication. You are awesome. Nowhere in the world I've seen people review bikes with this precision. I don't usually comment on posts. But you are super. Keep up the good work dude. Subscribed for life. One hell of a top class quality reviewer you are . You are awesome. Thank you for the videos by the way dude ☺️☺️☺️☺️
just to sum up all these numbers(in round figures) for first 2 years RE With 4 free :1000 + 450(assuming top up) +1100+ 450 = 3000 max CB with 3 free : 1500+ 1500+1500+ 2300 = 6800 max in all other service RE annual : 1900 + 1250 = 3150 with one semi synth oil change and top up on the old oil CB annual 2300 + 2300 = 4600 with two full synth oil changes now Honda's service quality will most likely take a downward turn than what u witnessed(numbers obviously) but RE will stay the same. End decision : downgraded to DLX black (whos going to buy and use a parani/Sena); Delivery next week. Thanks Abhinav ! was leaning towards the BAJAJ 250 options just when the CB350 launched, got confused, waited till meteor and fortunately found you in suggestions after watching the R18 build and an interceptor exhaust video. hopefully a year later when the honda twin and the RE twin cruiser launch you will come in handy again along with some other willing relative :)
I find it quite amusing how just after A "cuppa" you twirl your neck so elegantly while saying"my name is Abhinav" also love how your a week of cb got extended to what?.. 5 weeks and a week of meteor to a current tally of 10 - 12 days hopefully Srini rides with u on the meteor return and we hear the chopped off meteor thrum at the end.
Just a personal opinion on my experience with classic 350. RE is famous for these low cost initial service and attracts ppl to service centres. Find fault with 90% good parts and advice to change the entire part. This is how most service centres work, any brand , and mostly I have personal experience with RE manytimes. Like if u agree.
It actually heavily depends on the center you choose as Abhinav noted too. I've had friends who own REs and are exteemely happy with their service experience with RE. This is in Bengaluru BTW. On a side note, if you know the service center is doing this, why not try a different one? I mean there are literally 100s of them in any city. Just a thought....
@@sinuslebastian6366 yeah may be .. I have 3 service centres in my district and 2 of them owned by same dealership.. and other one too doesn't differ for most part. In my area atleast everyone feels the same.
Recommended Engine oil grade is 15w50 semi synthetic(referring the manual), they must have used that as the total oil they have in 10w50 is fully synthetic I have seen the drums many times at their service center and the price for fs 10w50 is more than rs600 per liter with gst. They are really keeping big play in the clutch now unlike our Interceptor which needs only 4mm play like most other Motorcycles. Very good and detailed video.
halfof your points where correct and i agree with you sir, in mumbai they dont santize their bikes but they do provide us with sanitizers i just got my classic 350 serviced and your points where actually relevant LOVE FROM MUMBAI ABHINAV SIR!!
Pani nahi poocha..😂😂😂 A good review bro.. I always look forward for your videos now.👍🏽 One question though did you go to the service center at Sainik Farms/ Neb Sarai..? Or some other one..
Hey! Thanks for the heads-up. I am too a Meteor owner, just wanted to know do these service stations also offer Teflon coating on our bike so there is no need to have a ppf lamination? If not, should we get it done within few days of buying a new bike
Very much realistic and data driven perspective to the newly launched. Hats-off to that! And obviously thats what you guys are here for sure😉 Moreover, talking about the after service deals that RE offers, they have to look closely on these factors, atleast to the new platforms they are coming up with, coz the audience that caters these kinda wheels, need more attention towards the after sales thing rather spending chunks on sales and promotions.
Very Good Analysis Abhinav.. Contradicting here.. Honda will be more expensive over the royal enfield.. However some Royal Enfield showrooms privately owned will surely take new riders for a Royal Ride for sure.. Its my experience owning 2 RE bikes for the last 20 years 😊. I would still like to go with the Honda CB350.
On the basis of your video, I'm going to shop this one over the Hness. You are such a brilliant guy with great moto- vehicle knowledge. Appreciate your work.Keep it up. peace ✌️.and love from west bengal.
Had a similar experience at a TATA Motors service workshop, very disappointing. Volkswagen on the other hand allows you to be there even for the whole day, at least where I get my service done IMO the service centres should allow customers to be present with their vehicles. It speaks well on their behalf and works as a form of feedback as well where customers themselves pinpoint the wrong. And not to forget, it's the customer's property, they have a right to see what goes on about.
I've tried quite a few RE service centers in Delhi 1. Mahipalpur: No wet wash at the service center (they wanted to ride my bike to another location for wet wash which I denied) and is super crowded. Filming not allowed. 2. Neb Sarai: Similar scenario...wet wash happens about 20-30 meters away from the Service center at a private washing fecility. Filming not allowed 3. Karol Bagh: Similar scenario here as well... crowded af...no wet wash at the station and filming not allowed as usual. They made me fill up the feedback form and got pissed that I didn't give them 5 star rating. Basically they make you feel like a spy of another brand....weird 🙄
I don't get it either. This industry rides on passion or else we would be driving. Times have changed - these companies need to realise that. Customer friendly company will do better.
HI Abhinav, the meteor engine oil capacity is 2.2 litres or thereabouts, so why is only 1.7 litres replaced, where is the other half litre, does it not get the pollutants? and doesn't need to be changed? Any info from enfield mechanics on this? thanks
Looks like, RE is selling Meteors like Hot cakes across India...No delivery before 3 months.... Good bike from RE....👍👍 Good informative video...👍👍👍👍 God bless you....
Very Economic service provided by RE Now you gave me an excellent reason to buy meteor350 than h'ness You're an amazing guy abhinav I like all your videos just because it is simple and straight You don't need to edit your videos....Bina editing k hi Bhaukaal macha Rakha hai😃
Please do a video of comparing of this two bikes 1. *Build quality*, saw a video, they told meteor uses plastic more than metals, meteor's speedo console is loose fit. 2. Is any touring seat and backrest is available for cb350.? 3. Both maintaining cost per year. (DONE).
Very informative video👍👍 thanks for makeing this video. I am a 3rd Proud owner from Faridabad of Cb 350. And also own a Thunderbird 350, and CBR 250r. I love the honda product and his services
-I went to a RE showroom recently - From the moment I entered the showroom headway motors Miyapur Hyderabad till the time I got the test ride I was treated like god - I went to Fortune Honda Ranigunj Hyderabad and they were least bothered didn't even care to speak the purpose of visit despite half an hour ended disappointed and left the showroom Same with the service Honda cares customers like any Activa customer where as the RE would care from the moment you enter the showroom till the time you take delivery Ps: Not an RE fan boy love Honda engines but the service
Yeah Dheeraj, Honda in Hyderabad felt utter shit. No response to customer at all. I'm from Kurnool, so Hyderabad is only option for me. I've booked DLX Pro through their website & they didn't even care to call me back to confirm my booking, whereas I just gave a call to Bangalore bigwing, line was busy but they themselves called me back & answered every query of mine.
It was the opposite where i stay in Mumbai...enfield showroom people werent as welcoming as the honda bigwing guys...But it is a totally different case in the regular honda showroom nearby (where I had to make the paymemt as the bigwing showroom was just being set up).The regular one felt like a co operative bank branch on a busy day..
@@manishwarsegu if you ride the meteor and the CB back to back No doubt the meteor is a much better option suspension and seating is damn comfy on the meteor The thump is true on meteor where as the CB 350 feels like an exhaust gimmick and the bike has a bit higher compression from what I noticed it feels like any other Honda engine when idling
By the books Meteor350 service cost is cheaper then the earlier models in 350cc segment (classic,TBird) mainly because of oil quantity and service interval/frequency. Oil quantity for UCE 350cc engines is 2.75lt and frequency is every 3 months in which oil change is every time. But the catch is untimely repairs, parts giving away because of poor quality or sudden exp out of the blue that used to happen in earlier UCE 350cc and 500cc models. However for Meteor only time will tell, wait and watch. Par RE kee bhi legacy hai, inn kee bikes hamesha tadhi kheer hee rahi hain, not simple peace of mind type bikes.
Is it okay to use fully synthetic engine oil for the Meteor when Royal Enfield recommends only semi synthetic engine oil? Will there be problems If fully synthetic engine oil is used?
@@abhinavbhatt Thanks buddy... I really like the Meteor Supernova look with the windshield... But the Highness has better features (LED lights)... However, I think I'm gonna go for the Meteor...
On my friends meteor , After first service , i find oil leakage on meteor and with back and forth with service centre and then i think its fine! 🎉 But now heating more then before! With this different engine, the best practices followed with servicing would appreciated, please pour some light Abhinav
Conclusion is this if u want a Long life engine and stress free bike Go for Honda CB 350... Why 1 ltr oil will be same in meteor after draing will it not affect the new oil... Go for the CB 350.. Thanks Abhinav for sharing this Imp. Data atleast people who will go for the meteor service will exactly know what to change specifically for those who will service this motorcycle to local mechanics.. Or poor RE service center... When you said Tapet adjustment OMG if we have to adjust tappet for the new engine then i guess RE has made this in hurry... Love Honda Always but Alas here in india people don't know about Honda..
As always your content is unbeatable. This is the most informative video on TH-cam comparing the 2 competitors on aspect which is never ever covered by anyone. Even the so called paid promotions done by the hypothetical journalist does not come near your review. It might sound very ridiculous to some people but service cost will always remain a crucial aspect of a motorcycle.
Hi Abhinav, Honda uses fully synthetic oil. That's 50% more expensive. RE uses semi-synth. In Bangalore, first Service cost on the CB350 came to 969 bucks for me. Not, 1500 (Which you paid in Delhi)
Yeah. I mentioned it in the video too that Honda uses fully synthetic. Honestly, I prefer the Honda way. Oil change in six months and fully synthetic. I don't know why your service was cheaper than mine.
Thanks a lot for this information. It's actually quite amazing to know that you can maintain a RE bike like the Meteor for less than Rs 2500 for 2 whole years at bare minimum. I know other problems could occur and parts could need to be changed but for the most part
Thanks for sharing the service details, according to users views both bikes are really awesome, but many RE fans are looking forward the relaunch of RE Standard 500cc in India, but now their focus is more on merchandise than the Segments.
Very incite full video, just a question for you Abhinav -do you still own/ride the interceptor,your bike was the talk of the town all across India and looked quite good
Hey hi man, my bike is coming in 10 days and I'll be getting the same from my hometown. Planning to drive around 750 km to my working home.pls suggest , rt.after buying could I go for a long drive. I dont want to transport it through railway
Good Video.. Here RE want to customer will come service centre for service the bike for that they maintain lower rate. They know very well if price is high then customer can service the bike outside too. Also refined engine play big role here too. Honda need think again for service very less bigwing in india. They need provide service at local red wing service centre. Abhinav thanks once again for give valuable information.
Thats a great analysis brother👍. RE also did a good job by making maintenance easy and cheaper. Earlier there was 4 services a year but last year company made 2 services a year with semi synthetic oil. But this j platform engine have only one service a year. That's really great. RE is now focusing on customers.🙏
No video editing.. No coffee in hand... No riding gear to show off..justt a raw data analysis !! Hands down for this man 👑 good one bruh 🥳🥳🎊
I had my cuppa before shooting this ✌
@@abhinavbhatt damn!! I had the same gut feel 😂😂😂
I can't comment on the servicing costs of the Meteor but I can only go by my past experience with RE service and maintenance.
There is much more to just service costs.
How do you factor in leaky gaskets & engine oil, failed fuel pumps, failed wiring harness, breather pipes, leaking front forks, conset problems, worn sprockets and chain replacements, failed console, failed ignition key/lock, pitted and rusting chrome, faded paint, ..the list goes on. This is all
billed to the customer despite the fact that the bike being serviced regularly (as per RE recommendations) at authorized RE Service center.
My Thunderbird has done 65000 kms in 5 years. I bought it for Rs 2 lacs+ and have spent almost a similar amount on service and maintenance. I am not sure how that compares with other bike manufacturers but my son thinks
I am daft.
I too have built a relationship with the service centre and the mechanics are overworked due to the volumes. Most are quality related issues. And it comes at a heavy cost to customer and Brand RE.
Hopefully with the Meteor, RE have made a conscious decision to focus on quality and treat it's customers with greater respect.
I appreciate your YT channel...refreshingly different from the 'advertorials'.
Thanks a lot for this kind of honest perspective and facts....this will improve customer understanding and also companies (RE) if they want to improve....very very grateful....if only more people come up with such honest feedback rather than fanboyish ramblings...that we have a mature and competent products and also customer satisfaction from the products....hats-off to you Brian....!!
Hands down...probably the best data analysis I've seen in some time now and this type of information really helps the viewers to compare and analyse different aspects of the bike and buy whichever would be best suitable for their living economy! Love your content and passion for bikes man! Cheers🙌🏼
Greetings from California. Maintenance cost not withstanding, I'm betting on the RE.
My 650 has 12,000 miles on it and it's a fantastic motorcycle.
Greetings. It is a lovely bike :)
@@abhinavbhatt but.... If I may suggest? Always follow recommended valve adjustments. My 650 barely moves an iota from specifications on valve adjustment but I'll still adjust the 2-3 that are just slightly out.
@@burtvhulberthyhbn7583 one of the other reasons I did not get it done is also because it is a test bike and not my own. My Interceptor follows the proper schedule :)
@@abhinavbhatt ah very good.
Yo man love your detailed analysis. You are one heck of a dedicated dude!! Good job, enjoyed the video!
Damn! This was such a gem of a comparison. Informative and So well articulated!
I am confused between Meteor 350 and Highness CB 350. While weighing down the pros and cons of both I had put "Low Maintenance" in CB 350. I did so because you'll come across maximum people saying RE is expensive to maintain. I read this at so many places (Mostly people and not some aware critics) I assume everyone is thinking about Classic whenever they talk about RE being expensive or maybe they are hating on RE for no reason..
But anyways this video just gave me a reality check. I never thought that it would be cheaper than Honda :p
I do want to go for a Meteor and it gave me another reason to pursue it.
Thanks a lot for the video!!!!
Mr. Abhinav Bhatt, I've watched your entire Honda CB350 series of videos and the Meteor 350 Series.
You've done an excellent job of explaining the simplicities and have been soo clear, it was a pleasure to view your videos and gain some knowledge and insight into the working and functionings. Thank you for your effort Mr. Abhinav.
On a very serious note, following the comment of another person, I really think you've done a splendid job on covering the actual essentials that matter to a common man who's here to know about the bike and you definitely have done a better job than those big Auto TH-cam channels.
Kudos!
Thanks buddy.
Spot on 👍
Man! You literally deep dived into Mariana Trench of details ! Incredibly laudable 👏🏻👍
Very detailed video 👍.....no one would calculate this much data for just a video....hats off to you sir👌👌
I have booked the meteor 350...this video was really helpful to me😁
Thanks🖤🖤
Glad I was helpful.
Abhinav you deserve a round of applause... This is a delightful video to know about the service..
Keep it up, very good
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I really do appreciate your work.. how you give every detail of the bike you review in all aspects .... No other TH-camr do that ... I really like your videos .💓
Thanks
Your videos on the RE Meteor has been very informative. I have made a booking for the Meteor recently. Your videos helped. Thanks a lot.
Not a second I felt that I should skip the video. Very well articulated and very much informative video Sir. The blue beauty looks stunning. One day I will surely afford one. ❣
Good one bro as all always. I know how you felt when you're not able to shoot while the service was done. And when I was browsing the TH-cam I accidentally came up across the DIY videos of Meteor by RE and they pretty much cover all the general maintenance topics in those video tutorials. Just in case if you want to add those links in this video description which are helpful for the viewers who want to know how it's done.
Sure. I'll look into it.
I don't own CB 350 or RE Meteor, but I am still addicted to this guy's videos. You are awesome Abhinav.
Thank you.
Me2oo!!
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Mohammad bro if you are given a choice, which one would you like to choose? :)
@@pprakash_das CB 350 anyday.
If this is a derivative of the interceptor engine, then RE should use fully synthetic oil. Semi-synth and the full oil change interval are prescribed to cut down on costs. But, as far as the bike is concerned it should do with a full change and not just a top up. Semi synthetic oil does not remain viscous for that long. The ideal interval with semi Synth is to change at 4000 kms. 5000 or 10,000 is actually stretching it too far. This is one of the reasons why I have started going to a more reliable outside mechanic who knows what's good for the engine. What RE does is just cutting costs. That's why long term I would prefer the Honda any day. They have got the oil and the interval right. Also as you said, the service experience will be a lot better overall even after considering that the quality of service might drop as volumes increase.
RE that way is going to be even more over burdened in the service department if they plan on going through with releasing 28 bikes in the next 7 years. The more discerning customers should go for the Honda in my view
In short the quality of service which everyone is currently receiving from RE may deteriorate even more in the coming future. This I am saying on the basis of service quality which I am receiving in Kerala.
In nagpur honda sucks, i have Africa twin.
@@mahadevans8436 true.
I've been watching your videos since you started honda cb350 series. Really all videos are amazing. Your effort is outstanding with excellent voice. Wanna book cb 350 when there'll be a bigwing showroom in Kolkata.
Thanks
Many congratulations on achieving 70k subscribers...
Thanks
Aage-aage dekho hota hai kya!!
170k, absolutely near!!
Me and my younger brother were bored right now and he said let's watch some series on Prime.... I was like... Usse achi series TH-cam pe dikhata hu...and I gave him an option... METEOR ki series dekhegaa ya HIGHNESS ki?.... We ended up watching both and loved it...
Really Appreciate the hard work brother 🔥💫
Thank you so much :)
I started following your videos recently and I must say you are doing a fabulous job Abhinav...Great work!! Really appreciate it bro :)
Thanks
Good one. Enfield is becoming less expensive to maintain than earlier.
Yeah. Even the Interceptor is a very low maintenance bike.
@@abhinavbhatt but semi synthetic engine oil last for 4000 km if I am not wrong how royal Enfield claim such long run ??
@@ketanbait6723 they've tested it more kilometres that we can think so they may be correct ... Interceptor 2nd service comes at 10000kms! So basically they are making good engines for good market!
This kind of information is provided by none for free...u should be given some kind of medal brother...120% dedication
@abhinav Bhatt, awesome descriptions in your vlogs, love the way you present stuff, Keep Rocking
Quite an effort to bring the data together.. I am not sure if any of the "leading" TH-cam channels or automotive journalists do such comprehensive analysis.. We are so used to watching automotive movies with unnecessary music and dialogues in the name of automotive journalism..Feels very good to see such in depth analysis with well compile data brought together for the viewers!! A bit of graphical representation would have helped more..showing the timelines and stuff like that..but this is already A1 automotive journalism!! Kudos!!
Brother, I wish I could give you better presentation but I have very limited means and next to NO time. I worked on the calculation at 2 am last night and shot this video right before work this morning. I'm a one man crew with no time :)
@@abhinavbhatt This is already great..I was being a little greedy 😀But great work..!! I have come across multiple videos in the youtube ..Have seen anything as comprehensive !! Thank you for the content!!
Can you tell me the best official royal Enfield service centre which can do the best servicing in whole Delhi ?
Love the videos Abhinab! I own an old third hand 2014 Yamaha FZ, and have been having back problems due to riding it almost 60 kilometres every day. So ive been planning to get a new bike, and your detailed videos helped me zero in on the Meteor 350.
I'm waiting to go get a test ride in, one of these Sundays, and finally book one.
Keep the amazing videos coming!
Thanks
Loved and Subscribed. Great calculations. Thanks for the video dear. Which one would you recommend dear amongst the two. Planning to buy in new year.
I am not too sure which to recommend. If city usage heavy, then Honda. If touring heavy then Meteor.
Would be using mostly in city. But the problem is that I stay in Navi Mumbai and we don’t have Honda BigWing dealership nor service station here. That’s almost 40-50 Kms from my place. Even though Navi Mumbai has Harley showroom but not BigWing. Don’t understand Honda Logic. Whereas Enfield is hardly 5kms from my place. Also my monthly running would be around 1.5-2k. What would you suggest then?
@@amithardikar2401 just hold your purchase till about next summer... You'll have one near you, most probably!
You just nailed it bro, what a real person feelings as you mentioned in expressed words. Hope in upcoming videos also, will maintain the same truth as you speaking and recommendations for others. Congrats man.
🙏
It seems like meteor is way inexpensive in terms of maintenance with the comparison of 100cc scooters & bikes of Honda.
Till now it's an edge on edge with both the bikes but this vedio will be the deciding factor who were confused like me. Going to book meteor tomorrow, you are simply outstanding.👍
thanx for placing the bike next to you
admiring the beauty
that engine case in matt black looks so premium
You are definitely a bike fanatic man i have one thing to say honda is a international brand no doubt but royal Enfield has its own character i mean imitation royal Enfield thumbs is not gonna work
Commenting again. You are the most informative and radical reviewers ever dude. I'm a total fan of you by now. What dedication. You are awesome. Nowhere in the world I've seen people review bikes with this precision. I don't usually comment on posts. But you are super. Keep up the good work dude. Subscribed for life. One hell of a top class quality reviewer you are . You are awesome. Thank you for the videos by the way dude ☺️☺️☺️☺️
Thank you.
just to sum up all these numbers(in round figures)
for first 2 years
RE With 4 free :1000 + 450(assuming top up) +1100+ 450 = 3000 max
CB with 3 free : 1500+ 1500+1500+ 2300 = 6800 max
in all other service
RE annual : 1900 + 1250 = 3150 with one semi synth oil change and top up on the old oil
CB annual 2300 + 2300 = 4600 with two full synth oil changes
now Honda's service quality will most likely take a downward turn than what u witnessed(numbers obviously)
but RE will stay the same.
End decision : downgraded to DLX black (whos going to buy and use a parani/Sena); Delivery next week.
Thanks Abhinav !
was leaning towards the BAJAJ 250 options just when the CB350 launched, got confused, waited till meteor and fortunately found you in suggestions after watching the R18 build and an interceptor exhaust video.
hopefully a year later when the honda twin and the RE twin cruiser launch you will come in handy again along with some other willing relative :)
Hehe. Let's hope so.
I find it quite amusing how just after A "cuppa" you twirl your neck so elegantly while saying"my name is Abhinav" also love how your a week of cb got extended to what?.. 5 weeks and a week of meteor to a current tally of 10 - 12 days
hopefully Srini rides with u on the meteor return and we hear the chopped off meteor thrum at the end.
@@ud007jt I was supposed to go return it today, but Sri is in Lansdowne! So maybe that 10-12 days will get extended to 3 weeks.
Please pin this comment. It's really good :p
@Utkarsh What do you mean by Honda's servicing going downhill ?
Fab....your content, ur command and detailed knowledge just mindblowing! kudos🙏🏻
Just a personal opinion on my experience with classic 350. RE is famous for these low cost initial service and attracts ppl to service centres. Find fault with 90% good parts and advice to change the entire part. This is how most service centres work, any brand , and mostly I have personal experience with RE manytimes. Like if u agree.
It actually heavily depends on the center you choose as Abhinav noted too. I've had friends who own REs and are exteemely happy with their service experience with RE. This is in Bengaluru BTW.
On a side note, if you know the service center is doing this, why not try a different one? I mean there are literally 100s of them in any city. Just a thought....
@@sinuslebastian6366 yeah may be .. I have 3 service centres in my district and 2 of them owned by same dealership.. and other one too doesn't differ for most part. In my area atleast everyone feels the same.
Thank you Abhinav, Appreciated
For all the estimate data calculations and comparison 👍👏
Recommended Engine oil grade is 15w50 semi synthetic(referring the manual), they must have used that as the total oil they have in 10w50 is fully synthetic I have seen the drums many times at their service center and the price for fs 10w50 is more than rs600 per liter with gst. They are really keeping big play in the clutch now unlike our Interceptor which needs only 4mm play like most other Motorcycles.
Very good and detailed video.
Appreciate the effort you put in for the analysis. Thank you.
Thanks
halfof your points where correct and i agree with you sir, in mumbai they dont santize their bikes but they do provide us with sanitizers i just got my classic 350 serviced and your points where actually relevant
LOVE FROM MUMBAI ABHINAV SIR!!
Pani nahi poocha..😂😂😂
A good review bro.. I always look forward for your videos now.👍🏽 One question though did you go to the service center at Sainik Farms/ Neb Sarai..? Or some other one..
Kaytee, Mahipalpur. Neb Sarai is decent. So is Okhla.
Hey! Thanks for the heads-up. I am too a Meteor owner, just wanted to know do these service stations also offer Teflon coating on our bike so there is no need to have a ppf lamination? If not, should we get it done within few days of buying a new bike
Very much realistic and data driven perspective to the newly launched. Hats-off to that! And obviously thats what you guys are here for sure😉
Moreover, talking about the after service deals that RE offers, they have to look closely on these factors, atleast to the new platforms they are coming up with, coz the audience that caters these kinda wheels, need more attention towards the after sales thing rather spending chunks on sales and promotions.
Very detailed analysis . Loved it. All queries were answered 👍
Very Good Analysis Abhinav.. Contradicting here.. Honda will be more expensive over the royal enfield.. However some Royal Enfield showrooms privately owned will surely take new riders for a Royal Ride for sure.. Its my experience owning 2 RE bikes for the last 20 years 😊. I would still like to go with the Honda CB350.
Likewise
10000 km interval oil change and that too on a semi synthetic variant . Good Luck RE owners with your engine and it’s refinement .
well said 😉
Don't like the policy of RE....
Engine oil change in 10k km that's...😟😞😥
Even fully synthetic oil should be completely replaced at maximum 4000km. But it's 6 months interval too. No one will ride 10,000km in 6 months.
I'm a fan of your enthusiasm I'm following you since a r15 video on channel dcv and I'm a fan of your great knowledge and spirit of enthusiasm 🙌
I started watching your channel while searching for meteor reviews. I m impressed and you have a new subscriber
Awsome study of service comparison sir. Love ur hard work. U make us understand so easy about every fact....love from Kolkata ❤️
On the basis of your video, I'm going to shop this one over the Hness. You are such a brilliant guy with great moto- vehicle knowledge. Appreciate your work.Keep it up. peace ✌️.and love from west bengal.
Thank you.
I don’t own a bike... but still watch your videos for knowledge...
Btw, Keep up the great work ❤️
🙏
Me2oo!!
Had a similar experience at a TATA Motors service workshop, very disappointing. Volkswagen on the other hand allows you to be there even for the whole day, at least where I get my service done
IMO the service centres should allow customers to be present with their vehicles. It speaks well on their behalf and works as a form of feedback as well where customers themselves pinpoint the wrong.
And not to forget, it's the customer's property, they have a right to see what goes on about.
I've tried quite a few RE service centers in Delhi
1. Mahipalpur: No wet wash at the service center (they wanted to ride my bike to another location for wet wash which I denied) and is super crowded. Filming not allowed.
2. Neb Sarai: Similar scenario...wet wash happens about 20-30 meters away from the Service center at a private washing fecility. Filming not allowed
3. Karol Bagh: Similar scenario here as well... crowded af...no wet wash at the station and filming not allowed as usual.
They made me fill up the feedback form and got pissed that I didn't give them 5 star rating.
Basically they make you feel like a spy of another brand....weird 🙄
I don't get it either. This industry rides on passion or else we would be driving. Times have changed - these companies need to realise that. Customer friendly company will do better.
How much rating you gave them out of five?
@@everythingisawesome2903 4 out of 5
Normal Indian :-
Schedule
Abhinav:-
Skedule
Hahahahaa
I have seen both these type of normal Indians😂
Man this comparison series of Hness and Meteor of yours is Just spot on! Kudos 🎉
The fact that you give reply to almost all the questions in the comment section is really awesome👌
The frequency of comments have increased a lot now so I physically am unable to reply to all, but I definitely go through all of them.
@@abhinavbhatt mene to pele hi bola thaaaaaa na :)
HI Abhinav, the meteor engine oil capacity is 2.2 litres or thereabouts, so why is only 1.7 litres replaced, where is the other half litre, does it not get the pollutants? and doesn't need to be changed? Any info from enfield mechanics on this? thanks
Looks like, RE is selling Meteors like Hot cakes across India...No delivery before 3 months....
Good bike from RE....👍👍
Good informative video...👍👍👍👍
God bless you....
Someone got delivery of a yellow Meteor near my place. It looks good
abhinav which one should i buy hness 350 or meteor 350
Kudos dude.... Appreciate your efforts.
Thank you
Very Economic service provided by RE
Now you gave me an excellent reason to buy meteor350 than h'ness
You're an amazing guy abhinav
I like all your videos just because it is simple and straight
You don't need to edit your videos....Bina editing k hi Bhaukaal macha Rakha hai😃
🙏
Thank u sir for each n every video made me clear about the bike i want... Unbiased review😊
One of your rare videos in which you are sitting on a chair and not on a bike 😂😂
Hahahaha
Thanks for your indepth analysis on service cost of these new bikes which seems to be reasonable unlike the BMW 310.CC bikes👍
I wish the front mudguard was longer like the classic 350 the bike would look complete .
Hmm.... You can go for a third party mudguard though but still, good observation
ye to zee news ka dna analysis nikla ❤️🙈
Aaye haaye. Zee News.
@@abhinavbhatt Spoken like a true NDTV journo lmao
@@NalinKhurb he is not planting hatred in viewer 🤭
@@abhinavbhatt More like Ravish kumar.
Ohh bhai ey NDTV vala hey 😜😜😂😂😂
Good job done abhinav..keep the good work up...
Thanks
Please do a video of comparing of this two bikes
1. *Build quality*, saw a video, they told meteor uses plastic more than metals, meteor's speedo console is loose fit.
2. Is any touring seat and backrest is available for cb350.?
3. Both maintaining cost per year. (DONE).
I'll try.
@@abhinavbhatt thank you for your kind reply. 😊
Very informative video👍👍 thanks for makeing this video. I am a 3rd Proud owner from Faridabad of Cb 350. And also own a Thunderbird 350, and CBR 250r.
I love the honda product and his services
-I went to a RE showroom recently
- From the moment I entered the showroom headway motors Miyapur Hyderabad till the time I got the test ride I was treated like god
- I went to Fortune Honda Ranigunj Hyderabad and they were least bothered didn't even care to speak the purpose of visit despite half an hour ended disappointed and left the showroom
Same with the service Honda cares customers like any Activa customer where as the RE would care from the moment you enter the showroom till the time you take delivery
Ps: Not an RE fan boy love Honda engines but the service
Hmmm that's interesting. It was the opposite for me. I wonder why. 🤔
Yeah Dheeraj, Honda in Hyderabad felt utter shit. No response to customer at all.
I'm from Kurnool, so Hyderabad is only option for me.
I've booked DLX Pro through their website & they didn't even care to call me back to confirm my booking, whereas I just gave a call to Bangalore bigwing, line was busy but they themselves called me back & answered every query of mine.
Is it because they are still setting up in hyd.. heard that is not fully up and running
It was the opposite where i stay in Mumbai...enfield showroom people werent as welcoming as the honda bigwing guys...But it is a totally different case in the regular honda showroom nearby (where I had to make the paymemt as the bigwing showroom was just being set up).The regular one felt like a co operative bank branch on a busy day..
@@manishwarsegu if you ride the meteor and the CB back to back No doubt the meteor is a much better option suspension and seating is damn comfy on the meteor
The thump is true on meteor where as the CB 350 feels like an exhaust gimmick and the bike has a bit higher compression from what I noticed it feels like any other Honda engine when idling
Good job bro! Cheers! My Meteor is coming soon!
Congratulations
By the books Meteor350 service cost is cheaper then the earlier models in 350cc segment (classic,TBird) mainly because of oil quantity and service interval/frequency. Oil quantity for UCE 350cc engines is 2.75lt and frequency is every 3 months in which oil change is every time. But the catch is untimely repairs, parts giving away because of poor quality or sudden exp out of the blue that used to happen in earlier UCE 350cc and 500cc models. However for Meteor only time will tell, wait and watch. Par RE kee bhi legacy hai, inn kee bikes hamesha tadhi kheer hee rahi hain, not simple peace of mind type bikes.
Is it okay to use fully synthetic engine oil for the Meteor when Royal Enfield recommends only semi synthetic engine oil? Will there be problems If fully synthetic engine oil is used?
Hey Abhinav... Looking to buy my first bike... Till now, only driven cars... Which one would you suggest - Honda Highness or Royal Meteor 350?
Both are nice. Go with whichever you like more after a test ride.
@@abhinavbhatt Thanks buddy... I really like the Meteor Supernova look with the windshield... But the Highness has better features (LED lights)... However, I think I'm gonna go for the Meteor...
Cool. It's a very nice bike.
Hi Abhinav, in your personal opinion is it really required to get the full service every 6 months for CBR350?
Yes
It’s so common in IND, after free service ppl prefer for local mechanic.
In ur case it’s a third party doing the service under RE royalty
On my friends meteor , After first service , i find oil leakage on meteor and with back and forth with service centre and then i think its fine! 🎉 But now heating more then before! With this different engine, the best practices followed with servicing would appreciated, please pour some light Abhinav
I booked a meteor and this will help me a lot. Thanks brother.
Conclusion is this if u want a Long life engine and stress free bike Go for Honda CB 350...
Why 1 ltr oil will be same in meteor after draing will it not affect the new oil...
Go for the CB 350..
Thanks Abhinav for sharing this Imp. Data atleast people who will go for the meteor service will exactly know what to change specifically for those who will service this motorcycle to local mechanics.. Or poor RE service center...
When you said Tapet adjustment OMG if we have to adjust tappet for the new engine then i guess RE has made this in hurry...
Love Honda Always but Alas here in india people don't know about Honda..
Hi abhinav great video as always
Iam planning to buy Himalayan but I not much of a tourer basically for weekend short trips. What do you suggest?
Go for it.
As always your content is unbeatable. This is the most informative video on TH-cam comparing the 2 competitors on aspect which is never ever covered by anyone. Even the so called paid promotions done by the hypothetical journalist does not come near your review. It might sound very ridiculous to some people but service cost will always remain a crucial aspect of a motorcycle.
Thanks brother.
@@abhinavbhatt always a pleasure to appreciate the effort you take to make these videos brother.
@@jitender0282 🙏
Deep study... Helpful for us.. thanks a lot.
Thanks for this info bro. It helps me a lot..
I think sanitizer would cause burn marks later when bike heats up and bhaiya kya hm do pillion betha skte hai meteor pr.
Plz ans n nice video.
2 pillion k liye honda
Abhinav what is your Height?? Will it be comfortable for 6 feet 3 guy??
Is it a good idea to switch to motul oil after the run in period of meteor350( i guess its 1000kms ?) or liquid gun is enough ?
Hi Abhinav, Honda uses fully synthetic oil. That's 50% more expensive. RE uses semi-synth. In Bangalore, first Service cost on the CB350 came to 969 bucks for me. Not, 1500 (Which you paid in Delhi)
Yeah. I mentioned it in the video too that Honda uses fully synthetic. Honestly, I prefer the Honda way. Oil change in six months and fully synthetic. I don't know why your service was cheaper than mine.
Which company oil was used in your servicing, can you share the details..
@@vishalkap62 Honda? Idemitsu.
@@abhinavbhatt Then why there is price difference, rs 969 vs rs 1457.. its a big difference.. taxes are same across india..
@@vishalkap62 Idemitsu 5W40
RE has uploaded lots of video related to basic servicing of meteor350, and they are really helpful if one is familiar with motorbikes.
Hi Abhinav I just wanted to know from you that if RE Himalayan BS6 is good or not ?
abhivah bhai great video👍
Thanks
Thanks a lot for this information. It's actually quite amazing to know that you can maintain a RE bike like the Meteor for less than Rs 2500 for 2 whole years at bare minimum. I know other problems could occur and parts could need to be changed but for the most part
Always You make unique videos ...
Great job
Thanks for sharing the service details, according to users views both bikes are really awesome, but many RE fans are looking forward the relaunch of RE Standard 500cc in India, but now their focus is more on merchandise than the Segments.
Very incite full video, just a question for you Abhinav -do you still own/ride the interceptor,your bike was the talk of the town all across India and looked quite good
Yes, of course. I love that bike.
@@abhinavbhatt love to hear that!!
would love to see some videos of yours on that bike too...
So...this translates to other issues, part change etc too ? Honda service cost more?
Good information and your analysis 👍
Hey hi man, my bike is coming in 10 days and I'll be getting the same from my hometown. Planning to drive around 750 km to my working home.pls suggest , rt.after buying could I go for a long drive. I dont want to transport it through railway
Put a chart instead of talking through the cost of service Abhinav.. saves time and easier to know aswell... Good work 👍
Don't know how to do a chart for TH-cam. I'm all for easier dissemination of information.
Good Video.. Here RE want to customer will come service centre for service the bike for that they maintain lower rate. They know very well if price is high then customer can service the bike outside too. Also refined engine play big role here too. Honda need think again for service very less bigwing in india. They need provide service at local red wing service centre. Abhinav thanks once again for give valuable information.
Hi Abhinav, which one is more nimble , meteor or H'ness?
Honda by a mile.
@@abhinavbhatt Thanks for the reply.
Thats a great analysis brother👍. RE also did a good job by making maintenance easy and cheaper. Earlier there was 4 services a year but last year company made 2 services a year with semi synthetic oil. But this j platform engine have only one service a year. That's really great. RE is now focusing on customers.🙏