So true. I ride a 500cc, but so much of the time I'm not anywhere near the upper limit of what it (can) do, bcz..... well, chickens, cattle, dogs, surprise entrances where people shouldn't, etc etc.. Safety concerns, highly defensive riding in Asia. Had a 250 before this, and i hav to say.... a well_tuned 250 or 300 is rarely ever boring, if at all :) Good vid.
This video has the best shots of this beautiful bike compared to the other dozens of Bullet videos I've watched. I live in the States and the Bullet wasn't available last year when I bought my Meteor or else I would have chose it. Very excited we're finally getting them this year
Thanks for you kind words, greatly appreciated. How do you find the Meteor? I love mine. I have a few bikes, but it’s always the one I go to when commuting, great fun machine, but as mentioned, if I were buying one today, I’d go for the Bullet, its just classic styling that really appeals. Let us know if you get a test ride on one.
@@BikerTorque I have a Fireball Red Meteor and it's awesome! I really love the looks and the sound and it's got enough power to go anywhere I want to go. I'd hate to give it up but those black and gold Bullets are just perfect looking
I briefly owned a 2022 Classic 350 (chrome red) and it was easily one of my top three favorite bikes ever. I cannot wait to own another Enfield 350 if they don’t make a new 500.
2 years with my classic. Relaxed soul and character thats been lost on modern techno bikes. Done the head down arse up in the 70s . Great fun but no longer is fun for me. Done the foot forward big cruiser in the 90s . great on long straight roads but around town and back roads clumsy as F compared to nimble bikes.
Definitely the nicest looking bike in the 350 range. I would still prefer the Meteor as a daily rider. If people are complaining about the lack of power, they most likely do not get this bike at all. When i sold my CB125e, I was toying with adding a 350 to the fleet for daily duties. Still may get one down the track.
Totally agree Matt, great looking and it was a heap of fun. Love my Meteor for commuting, but think I’d buy a Bullet if buying a 350 today, just love the style.
Royal Enfield actually called the headlamp enclosure the "Casquette" when it was introduced in the 1950's, the "Nacelle" of course was the Triumph version. . . Its a defining feature of the look and I applaud the company for evolving the bike but keeping such elements
Actually just sold my Meteor Supernova and am thinking that the Bullet will be a better option for me. I loved the Meteor but found the feet forward position of the pegs meant that you can't absorb the shock of a bump or pothole through your legs and so it goes right up your spine which is not great for someone in their 60's. The low powered 350 motor is actually a very friendly and willing little power plant that never feels stressed and is absolutely fine for our winding country roads. I have larger capacity bikes if I feel the need to travel far or faster - the Bullet and Meteor are all about the fun factor.
Wow, great video! Very informative and pleasing to watch, especially your style of capturing, recording the shots, very very good, may I please knownabout your camera and lenses, for the distortion in the edges but focuses in the middle, wow great video as I said and again. ❤👍
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video. I shoot mostly on the Canon R6 Mark II, various Canon L series primes, 14mm F2.8, 24mm F1.4, 35mm F1.4, 50mm F1.2 and 85mm F1.2 as well as various GoPros. Most of the effect you describe is down to the colour grade.
I think the power is adequate too. And I agree, adding ten more HP, people would want ten more. Yay! RE mirrors! Hahahahaha strike again! A champ of a bike.
I have just found this channel and after watching a couple of videos I've subbed! I love the format, really enjoyable! I'm thinking of buying a 350 classic as a second bike for a those lazy summer days, not that we have that many here in the UK! ☔
Cheers and thanks for subscribing. We do a mix of motorcycle reviews as well as rider stories, so hopefully there is plenty of content to enjoy. 350 wound make a great second bike. What bike do you have now?
@@BikerTorque I have a Honda NT1100 (manual with QS) funny thing is I didn't like them when they were first released, then I have a test ride and I was so surprised! Wolf in sheep's clothing! 🤣 Cheers for now 👍
@@BikerTorque Do you have the Africa Twin? The NT1100 uses the same engine and frame, but the 17" wheels, full fairing and luggage, oh and it has Apple car play/Android auto, believe me every bike should have this! It's just sooo good! 😁
@@Hinckley_Bikeryes we have the Africa Twin, our issue is Honda here in Australia don’t ever seem to reply to our emails. Oh well, plenty of other bikes for us to feature, but if they did reply I’d be straight onto an Africa Twin and also the new Transalp
At last! A proper review from folks who understand what it is 👍. I've got the Classic 350. But for me, the styling on the new Bullet just ace's it. If this had been available last April I'd have had the Bullet instead. Oh well, I might have to add one to the garage instead 🤔😊. I get around 100mpg on my Classic 350 now it's fully run in. Drops to about 90mph with pillion. And, yes these are very capable bikes for two up riding.
I had a 2001 bullet and have sat on the new ones, and for me, the pegs would have to be back further in order to get my knees down. Having said that, I’m tempted to get one of these and make the modification.
The esthetic of the Bullet is just perfect, as it has always been. That 350cm3/20hp engine gives you also pleasure even at 30kms/h. The road won't be your race circuit , that's another good point up to me. Good video, i like the way you're talking and illustrating at the same time with the right images, in a concise way also.
Thanks for your kind words and glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Agree with your thoughts on the Bullet. If I didn’t already have Meteor in the garage, then I’d buy a bullet as my daily rider, love them.
In india every other household have it now or had Bullet in past years. Every young child has dream to own it once in life. Its emotion for many in India. Other RE models equally popular.
Great review.. Beautiful bike.. I did a test ride on the Maroon color one.. Loved its tourqey engine.. The thing that bothers me the most spoke wheels. Agree its retro looks n all.. But then again, if i get a puncture, then im stranded for hours..RE showroom guys says, u buy alloys n tubeless from outside.. As they don't have them as spares... Your thoughts on those wheels.. I think it will be better if we go for the single channel ones, as in the case of a puncture, there's less complication in getting the tyre removed.. Just my concerns😢
Im sure there are plenty of aftermarket tubeless options available, but have to admit in 30 years of riding, I’ve only ever had one puncture to a tubes tyre.
I really love my Hunter 350, a nice blend of classic and modern for me to zoom around the city. Eagerly waiting to see how the Guerilla 450 turns out with the new engine ❤️
@@BikerTorque that's the leaked name for the better Hunter/450 scram they are working on. Same engine as the new Himi, journalists spotted a few being tested here in India.
That new engine is a cracker, have only done a few shorts rides in the 450 Himalayan so far, but wow, what a bike. Yes would be interesting to see that engine in a classic styled machine
Thanks for the video you two. WIth regard the Meteor, a common criticism is that the seating position has the rear suspension transmitting bumps right up your spine. The more upright position of the Bullet would suggest this issue is not as great for it? Interested in your view on this. Cheers.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. I haven’t had any issues with the rear shock on my Meteor, then again one of my other bikes is a BMW R18, that can give you a reel jolt if you hit a bump.
All bikes should have proper mudguards like these to be honest, looks don't mean much when you're full of water and mud and the bike will need a lot more cleaning. Mudguards were invented for a reason.
Hunter, another great little bike, but it would be the Bullet for me…however, we have just had a Himalayan 450 delivered, and all I will say is wow, I could see myself selling the Meteor so I can buy one
The Bullet and Classic is a far better touring bike than the Hunter with the larger diameter wheels giving it longer legs and a much more comfortable seat. The Hunter could be a great little Cafe Racer 🏍️
@@percentbigfoot we will be shooting content with it for the next 4-5 weeks then start putting out some videos, so I'd say around mid May if everything goes to plan.
Really like these 350s and am very interested. Got rid of my sportster about 5 years ago and have that itch again. In 40s now and am not chasing power or speed so i really think this is the ticket for a weekend warrior and the occasional commute. Live in Texas so no way id take this on the freeways here where the average speed is 75mph plus lol. But have plenty of country backroads near my neighborhood.
If they fit , try the old Honda mirror say from 1980,s CX 500 you can move them without interviewing as they move in a socket, you can get new reproduction ones from david silver spares.
i think its a ripper little bike that you can use 100% of its power and potential every time cant say that about 90% bikes today mate add some knobbies and yeehaa 👍
It's a fantastic looking bike, but I wouldn't ever consider owning one because of the power & weight figures. Don't get me wrong, I love a small low power bike. In fact I have a KTM Duke 200 & Yamaha 225 Scorpio in my garage next to my Aprilia & ride them both regularly. But, while the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 has over 50% more torque than my similarly air cooled Scorpio, it can only manage 1 extra hp despite having a 125 cc capacity advantage. The Bullet 350 also weighs 50 kg more than the Scorpio. Add that up & it leads me to believe that Royal Enfield have deliberately tuned the engine to be under-stressed due to heavier metals & lower quality components used in the engine in comparison to the Scorpio. And that doesn't bode well for its long term reliability.
Thanks for sharing. I think reliability wont be an issue, they have been making these type of lower capacity bikes for years. I have had my Meteor for 3 years now, absolutely no issues at all, although admittedly it hasn’t done a lot of kms, only about 10,000, due me having other bikes and also these press bikes, time will tell I suppose. I will have to check out the Scorpio, it’s not a model I am familiar with.
I have a bullet for last 10 years (with UCE, which isn't that refined as compared to the new J-series one). My uncle and many of his peers have Bullets, which were atleast 3 decades old (CI Engine). So, I don't see reliability is an issue.
@@Antony_Shamarjit_Lee Age is not an indicator of reliability. My Yamaha Scorpio is 16 years old, but it's only done just over 17,000 km, so it's barely been tested. I just sold my '06 Kawasaki ER-6F that'd done just over 100,000 km. A blown Stator was all that I had to replace in the motor in 18 years of ownership. Even the clutch plates are the original factory fitted ones, so that's my baseline expectation for reliability. In contrast, I recently bought an '08 Aprilia Shiver with 66,000 km & it's on its second engine. Admittedly it's had a harder life based on its looks, but the original engine didn't even last 2/3rds of the life of my Kawasaki's before it gave up the ghost & had to be replaced.
I'll review the red and Chrome for you I have one it's perfect it's great it's fabulous I keep it in the living room I love it that much it's great in every respect added some cool saddlebags and a windshield and the thing looks like a 1966 Triumph
Lovely Bike, I just can't believe how Royal Enfield think digital fuel gauge looks good on such a bike, a nice analogue fuel gauge would look so much better. The LCD display just looks wrong on the Royal Enfield bikes.
I currently ride a RE 2021 500 Tribute, and am tempted by this model as well. But Im asking myself, cummon its so similar why bother? Coz it would have to be smoother on the J 350 platform. But then I say 350? really 350 thats a baby. Not to under powered for Melbourne Oz roads? Still cant make up my mind, watcha reckon?
I regularly commute into the Sydney CBD on a 350 Meteor, definitely smoother than the 500 UCE engine in the Classic. I do have to do a short stretch of freeway, about 10kms or so, and it’s no issue as long as you plan any overtakes. In city traffic it’s great, easy to filter, and no dramas getting away from traffic at lights. It’s not going to win any land speed records, but it’s my bike of choice for commuting out of the options I have in the garage. Best bet, take one for a ride.
Reaching 100kph is wringing it out? Wow.. My own 250 could cruise at 100 and certainly pass at 115--120 if need be..... I never even got to know what it'd do, past 122, cz i don't own full protection (high boots, full leathers etc)...... I'm just surprised that 100 feels like u r nearing th top end, for something thas nearly 100cc more than mine. BUT..... U guys do appear to b having YARDS of fun, which IS what it's all about :) ..... roll on......
The wheel is thinner in the back.....just a 120mm width tyre, but the body is big and i feel they are dispropotional to each other....dont you feel so??
I don't understand the " brakes are adequate for the power of the bike" thing. I hear it often in bike reviews. If I'm needing to go from 100km to 0 who the hell cares if the bike has 10hp or 100hp? I need the damage thing to stop. Not do a 0-100 time check. Either the brakes work well or they don't. Horsepower has nothing to do with it. Speed, weight, and traction are what is in play here. Not hp. Not GPS. Not seat height. Just will the dawn thing stop.
That’s a good point, I suppose what I mean is, you are not going to be tearing around at illegal speeds on this bike, so for the speeds it will do, the brakes are good
Any modern bike's brake are powerful enough to stop the bike. The reason sport bikes have big brakes is because they are designed to decelerate hard and accelerate hard repeatedly, within a short timeframe. You can imagine a bike that goes 0-60 in 3 seconds with a top speed of 180 needs to be designed to handle more braking energy than a bike that goes 0-60 in 12 seconds with a top speed of 70. No bike's brakes have to dissipate more power than the engine can produce.
@zachary3777 I understand that. Formula 1 brake demands are (my guess) a thousand times more demanding than a daily driver. But the fact remains that if your sport bike and my put-put bike are both going 70 mph down the highway and we suddenly need to stop to avoid a moose in the road, the breaking needs are the same. In actual real world functionality having 20 hp or 200 hp doesn't matter. Both bikes need their brakes to function equally. So engine size or engine power, as a basis for determining how well the brakes work on a street bike is just hyperbole.
The LC is ugly and destroys the appearance of the dash IMO. Looks square and sharp and plastics and it often plays up too. Nice bike tho. If it could go with the Honda CB 350 it would be perfect, but it is limited to 110.. kmh and very slow acceleration for the last 10-15 kmh. Honda 350 can do 125 130 +
9:30 Maybe stop putting your feet down to the ground as you’re stopping but still in motion, and you won’t bash your shins into the pegs? It’s not a bicycle. You can’t stop it with your feet. It’s a bad habit that any motorcycle instructor would have you end immediately.
I really like the Classic also, but there is just something about the Bullet that appeals to me. Everyone will see and like something different I suppose. Thanks for watching
Why buy a new one? They are going for cheap prices on the used market. My BSA C-15 250 singles put out more HP and are 100 lbs lighter. They cruise at 60 mph 2 up all day smooth as silk. No electronics waiting to have a expensive failure. EFI makes bikes run hot 🔥🥵 as Hades and cooks the oil to ☠️. Once you replace all the cheap parts it's not a inexpensive bike no more. In the west it's a toy for weekend jaunts. The old 500 had more HP, hydraulic valve adjustment and a kicker. The older bike had more value for the money and lower servicing costs because you don't have to mess with the valve adjustment. All export 350 should have belt drive. Belts last 100,000+ and are cleaner and cheaper than a chain drive.
@@BikerTorque That is still masking a symptom but not addressing the cause. Heat is an engine worst enemy. How many miles are on the bike? My Sportster with a carburetor runs cool in Florida in the summer 🌞⛱️. 200* oil temp. I have had my Sportster for 25 years and 400,000 miles on the original engine and 37 back tires and 17 front ones and 3 belts in 25 years. My daily driver as I don't have a car. No problem with engine heat.
I mean it's an overengineered and under-stressed engine! That bike will last forever! Love this review! Incredible video work!
Couldn't agree more! And thanks for your kinda words.
This really is a wonderful looking motorcycle. It's no wonder Royal Enfield has been making this model seemingly forever!
Couldn’t agree more
More fun riding a slow bike fast than riding a fast bike slow that's for sure
Spot on.
I love that. I will always prefer a slow bike I can cane.
i do agree with you however in my countrey on highways cars usally 120kmh so low power bikes are problem
So true. I ride a 500cc, but so much of the time I'm not anywhere near the upper limit of what it (can) do, bcz..... well, chickens, cattle, dogs, surprise entrances where people shouldn't, etc etc.. Safety concerns, highly defensive riding in Asia.
Had a 250 before this, and i hav to say.... a well_tuned 250 or 300 is rarely ever boring, if at all :)
Good vid.
But one thing for sure is that it's more fun to ride a fast bike fast than a slow bike slow.....
This video has the best shots of this beautiful bike compared to the other dozens of Bullet videos I've watched. I live in the States and the Bullet wasn't available last year when I bought my Meteor or else I would have chose it. Very excited we're finally getting them this year
Thanks for you kind words, greatly appreciated. How do you find the Meteor? I love mine. I have a few bikes, but it’s always the one I go to when commuting, great fun machine, but as mentioned, if I were buying one today, I’d go for the Bullet, its just classic styling that really appeals. Let us know if you get a test ride on one.
@@BikerTorque I have a Fireball Red Meteor and it's awesome! I really love the looks and the sound and it's got enough power to go anywhere I want to go. I'd hate to give it up but those black and gold Bullets are just perfect looking
@@kriscotner7105 yeah they do sound good, love the thump, thump, thump, its a great soundtrack. Yep, the Black and Gold Bullet’s do look pretty fine.
Indeed. Regards from NL
I briefly owned a 2022 Classic 350 (chrome red) and it was easily one of my top three favorite bikes ever. I cannot wait to own another Enfield 350 if they don’t make a new 500.
Not sure we will see a new 500, but a 650 Classic should be on the way
2 years with my classic.
Relaxed soul and character thats been lost on modern techno bikes.
Done the head down arse up in the 70s .
Great fun but no longer is fun for me.
Done the foot forward big cruiser in the 90s . great on long straight roads but around town and back roads clumsy as F compared to nimble bikes.
Yes, don’t mind the Classic either
Definitely the nicest looking bike in the 350 range. I would still prefer the Meteor as a daily rider.
If people are complaining about the lack of power, they most likely do not get this bike at all.
When i sold my CB125e, I was toying with adding a 350 to the fleet for daily duties. Still may get one down the track.
Totally agree Matt, great looking and it was a heap of fun. Love my Meteor for commuting, but think I’d buy a Bullet if buying a 350 today, just love the style.
Woah, I love the video. Got all the infomation that I need !
Thank you ❤
Glad it was helpful and thanks for stopping by
Royal Enfield actually called the headlamp enclosure the "Casquette" when it was introduced in the 1950's, the "Nacelle" of course was the Triumph version. . .
Its a defining feature of the look and I applaud the company for evolving the bike but keeping such elements
I didn’t know that, thanks for sharing
I have one and love it, I fitted bar end mirrors and they look great.
Yes bar ends on this would look good.
Actually just sold my Meteor Supernova and am thinking that the Bullet will be a better option for me. I loved the Meteor but found the feet forward position of the pegs meant that you can't absorb the shock of a bump or pothole through your legs and so it goes right up your spine which is not great for someone in their 60's. The low powered 350 motor is actually a very friendly and willing little power plant that never feels stressed and is absolutely fine for our winding country roads. I have larger capacity bikes if I feel the need to travel far or faster - the Bullet and Meteor are all about the fun factor.
I think if I was buying one of the 350s new today, it would be the Bullet, perfect for just putting about on.
The most proportionally beautiful bike out there !
It’s got a nice classic design
Beautiful bike! Most of the RE bikes are. But I do wish it had a bit more power! Lol!
They really are great looking bikes.
I own a Bullet 350. I’ve never had an issue with the mirrors.
The foot pegs are perfect for me.
The mirrors on my Meteor come loose occasionally also, but put a drop of loctite on them, issue fixed
Wow, great video! Very informative and pleasing to watch, especially your style of capturing, recording the shots, very very good, may I please knownabout your camera and lenses, for the distortion in the edges but focuses in the middle, wow great video as I said and again. ❤👍
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video. I shoot mostly on the Canon R6 Mark II, various Canon L series primes, 14mm F2.8, 24mm F1.4, 35mm F1.4, 50mm F1.2 and 85mm F1.2 as well as various GoPros. Most of the effect you describe is down to the colour grade.
Great review, great looking bike just a tad short for me 😎👌
Dude, 99% of the bikes on the market are to short for you.
I think the power is adequate too. And I agree, adding ten more HP, people would want ten more.
Yay! RE mirrors! Hahahahaha strike again!
A champ of a bike.
Hey Stef, yeah I really enjoyed my time in it…but just had a Himalayan 450 delivered, looking forward to that
@@BikerTorque Ooooh, now I wish I was definitely closer to take a good look at the new Himi. I bet it's amazing, while still feeling old school.
I have just found this channel and after watching a couple of videos I've subbed! I love the format, really enjoyable! I'm thinking of buying a 350 classic as a second bike for a those lazy summer days, not that we have that many here in the UK! ☔
Cheers and thanks for subscribing. We do a mix of motorcycle reviews as well as rider stories, so hopefully there is plenty of content to enjoy. 350 wound make a great second bike. What bike do you have now?
@@BikerTorque I have a Honda NT1100 (manual with QS) funny thing is I didn't like them when they were first released, then I have a test ride and I was so surprised! Wolf in sheep's clothing! 🤣 Cheers for now 👍
@@Hinckley_Bikerwe will need to get in contact with Honda to see if we can get one for review, not a bike I’m familiar with
@@BikerTorque Do you have the Africa Twin? The NT1100 uses the same engine and frame, but the 17" wheels, full fairing and luggage, oh and it has Apple car play/Android auto, believe me every bike should have this! It's just sooo good! 😁
@@Hinckley_Bikeryes we have the Africa Twin, our issue is Honda here in Australia don’t ever seem to reply to our emails. Oh well, plenty of other bikes for us to feature, but if they did reply I’d be straight onto an Africa Twin and also the new Transalp
At last! A proper review from folks who understand what it is 👍. I've got the Classic 350. But for me, the styling on the new Bullet just ace's it. If this had been available last April I'd have had the Bullet instead. Oh well, I might have to add one to the garage instead 🤔😊.
I get around 100mpg on my Classic 350 now it's fully run in. Drops to about 90mph with pillion. And, yes these are very capable bikes for two up riding.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the review. Agree, love the look of the classic, but prefer the new Bullet. Thanks for watching
I had a 2001 bullet and have sat on the new ones, and for me, the pegs would have to be back further in order to get my knees down. Having said that, I’m tempted to get one of these and make the modification.
Should be a fairly easy mod I’d think
Great bike. I own one and love it
Agree, excellent bike, thanks for watching
Great fun to ride, sounds gorgeous, seriously tempted, seat very comfy.
It really is!
The esthetic of the Bullet is just perfect, as it has always been. That 350cm3/20hp engine gives you also pleasure even at 30kms/h. The road won't be your race circuit , that's another good point up to me.
Good video, i like the way you're talking and illustrating at the same time with the right images, in a concise way also.
Thanks for your kind words and glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Agree with your thoughts on the Bullet. If I didn’t already have Meteor in the garage, then I’d buy a bullet as my daily rider, love them.
In india every other household have it now or had Bullet in past years. Every young child has dream to own it once in life. Its emotion for many in India. Other RE models equally popular.
Cheers thanks for sharing.
Every household has it? Please be fact based
@@anchitlalwani1 Not every, but every other house, at least in states like Kerala, Maharashtra.
Not at all man. Don't throw random figures
@@maneeshsj
Great video guys ! Really like the Bullet as well, but I'm still a bit more bias towards the Meteor.. i wonder why 🤔😅
Lol, nothing wrong with the Meteor, still love mine, but dam the styling of the bullet is cool
@@BikerTorque that peanut shaped tank.. I love the pinstripe! It's so unique !
Great review.. Beautiful bike.. I did a test ride on the Maroon color one.. Loved its tourqey engine.. The thing that bothers me the most spoke wheels. Agree its retro looks n all.. But then again, if i get a puncture, then im stranded for hours..RE showroom guys says, u buy alloys n tubeless from outside.. As they don't have them as spares... Your thoughts on those wheels.. I think it will be better if we go for the single channel ones, as in the case of a puncture, there's less complication in getting the tyre removed.. Just my concerns😢
Im sure there are plenty of aftermarket tubeless options available, but have to admit in 30 years of riding, I’ve only ever had one puncture to a tubes tyre.
would love to see a Honda CB350 review from you guys! keep up the good work!
Would love to do one for you, unfortunately Honda don’t seem to like us and never reply to emails
@@rishavganguly1687 it's the worst motorcycle trying to copy re rusting body parts and a engine which always need gear changes .
I really love my Hunter 350, a nice blend of classic and modern for me to zoom around the city. Eagerly waiting to see how the Guerilla 450 turns out with the new engine ❤️
The Guerilla 450? Haven’t even heard of that one. 450 liquid cooled I assume
@@BikerTorque that's the leaked name for the better Hunter/450 scram they are working on. Same engine as the new Himi, journalists spotted a few being tested here in India.
Can't wait for them to put that new 40bhp single engine into a classic looking bike. Twice the power will make it a real bike worth owning.
That new engine is a cracker, have only done a few shorts rides in the 450 Himalayan so far, but wow, what a bike. Yes would be interesting to see that engine in a classic styled machine
Thanks for the video you two. WIth regard the Meteor, a common criticism is that the seating position has the rear suspension transmitting bumps right up your spine. The more upright position of the Bullet would suggest this issue is not as great for it? Interested in your view on this. Cheers.
Bumping the rear shock preload up 2-3 notches helps a lot
Agree, no real complaints with the rear shock on my Meteor
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. I haven’t had any issues with the rear shock on my Meteor, then again one of my other bikes is a BMW R18, that can give you a reel jolt if you hit a bump.
All bikes should have proper mudguards like these to be honest, looks don't mean much when you're full of water and mud and the bike will need a lot more cleaning. Mudguards were invented for a reason.
Agree, they are practical and on this bike suit the style
I think the Bullet would be my second joice out of the 350s really loving my little Hunter. But have my eye on the new Himalayan 450. Thanks!
Hunter, another great little bike, but it would be the Bullet for me…however, we have just had a Himalayan 450 delivered, and all I will say is wow, I could see myself selling the Meteor so I can buy one
The Bullet and Classic is a far better touring bike than the Hunter with the larger diameter wheels giving it longer legs and a much more comfortable seat.
The Hunter could be a great little Cafe Racer 🏍️
@@mockbattles we liked the Hunter when we had one, but agree the Bullet is the one we’d go for.
@@BikerTorque When will the review and off-road testing videos coming out for the Himalayan?
@@percentbigfoot we will be shooting content with it for the next 4-5 weeks then start putting out some videos, so I'd say around mid May if everything goes to plan.
Really like these 350s and am very interested. Got rid of my sportster about 5 years ago and have that itch again. In 40s now and am not chasing power or speed so i really think this is the ticket for a weekend warrior and the occasional commute. Live in Texas so no way id take this on the freeways here where the average speed is 75mph plus lol. But have plenty of country backroads near my neighborhood.
Yes, this bike or any of the RE 650s would do the trick.
RE refers to that ‘nacelle’ as the Casket.
Thanks for sharing.
If they fit , try the old Honda mirror say from 1980,s CX 500 you can move them without interviewing as they move in a socket, you can get new reproduction ones from david silver spares.
Thanks for the info
i think its a ripper little bike that you can use 100% of its power and potential every time cant say that about 90% bikes today mate add some knobbies and yeehaa 👍
I reckon you’d put knobbies on a Panigale if you could Tazy T. Thanks for stopping by mate.
@@BikerTorque always entertaining watching your work bro
Beautiful bike 🤗
We agree!
It's a fantastic looking bike, but I wouldn't ever consider owning one because of the power & weight figures.
Don't get me wrong, I love a small low power bike. In fact I have a KTM Duke 200 & Yamaha 225 Scorpio in my garage next to my Aprilia & ride them both regularly. But, while the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 has over 50% more torque than my similarly air cooled Scorpio, it can only manage 1 extra hp despite having a 125 cc capacity advantage. The Bullet 350 also weighs 50 kg more than the Scorpio. Add that up & it leads me to believe that Royal Enfield have deliberately tuned the engine to be under-stressed due to heavier metals & lower quality components used in the engine in comparison to the Scorpio. And that doesn't bode well for its long term reliability.
Thanks for sharing. I think reliability wont be an issue, they have been making these type of lower capacity bikes for years. I have had my Meteor for 3 years now, absolutely no issues at all, although admittedly it hasn’t done a lot of kms, only about 10,000, due me having other bikes and also these press bikes, time will tell I suppose. I will have to check out the Scorpio, it’s not a model I am familiar with.
Yes me too I don't quite trust their metallurgy.
@@johnharris7353 time will tell.
I have a bullet for last 10 years (with UCE, which isn't that refined as compared to the new J-series one). My uncle and many of his peers have Bullets, which were atleast 3 decades old (CI Engine). So, I don't see reliability is an issue.
@@Antony_Shamarjit_Lee Age is not an indicator of reliability. My Yamaha Scorpio is 16 years old, but it's only done just over 17,000 km, so it's barely been tested.
I just sold my '06 Kawasaki ER-6F that'd done just over 100,000 km. A blown Stator was all that I had to replace in the motor in 18 years of ownership. Even the clutch plates are the original factory fitted ones, so that's my baseline expectation for reliability. In contrast, I recently bought an '08 Aprilia Shiver with 66,000 km & it's on its second engine. Admittedly it's had a harder life based on its looks, but the original engine didn't even last 2/3rds of the life of my Kawasaki's before it gave up the ghost & had to be replaced.
Pls Review the red and chrome classic 350 too.
Already have
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I'll review the red and Chrome for you I have one it's perfect it's great it's fabulous I keep it in the living room I love it that much it's great in every respect added some cool saddlebags and a windshield and the thing looks like a 1966 Triumph
@@james-le2rs ok thanks...thinking of buying one..
I have a royal enfield classic 350, yeah really enjoy pootling, but I,m 60, would have been too slow at 30,that's for sure.
Lol, yep perfect for me now at 50
410 & 500cc kits are available from Himalayan tools for the whole range of J series 350s😊
Good to know, I will have to check them out as I own a Meteor.
They just need to bring back the 500 cc.
Not sure that they will, but who knows, we say see a 450, probably liquid cooled though.
@@BikerTorque 450 doesn't have the character of the 350. 450 is high revving machine unlike the torquey thumper 350/500
@@BikerTorque they are testing 650 cc bullet mules here in India 😉
9:48 that issue exists in Bajaj Dominor 250 as well.
There’s a few bikes that are like that.
Lovely Bike, I just can't believe how Royal Enfield think digital fuel gauge looks good on such a bike, a nice analogue fuel gauge would look so much better. The LCD display just looks wrong on the Royal Enfield bikes.
Yes an analogue fuel gauge would look good, but honestly I quite like the look of the cluster as it is
I currently ride a RE 2021 500 Tribute, and am tempted by this model as well. But Im asking myself, cummon its so similar why bother? Coz it would have to be smoother on the J 350 platform. But then I say 350? really 350 thats a baby. Not to under powered for Melbourne Oz roads? Still cant make up my mind, watcha reckon?
I regularly commute into the Sydney CBD on a 350 Meteor, definitely smoother than the 500 UCE engine in the Classic. I do have to do a short stretch of freeway, about 10kms or so, and it’s no issue as long as you plan any overtakes. In city traffic it’s great, easy to filter, and no dramas getting away from traffic at lights. It’s not going to win any land speed records, but it’s my bike of choice for commuting out of the options I have in the garage. Best bet, take one for a ride.
Wow just look at those front indicator lights! Truly worlds apart from the Yamaha!
Truly Ash.
FYI those paint stripes are handmade. This trend has continued since the inception of this bike.
Yes, and they are lovely
Reaching 100kph is wringing it out? Wow.. My own 250 could cruise at 100 and certainly pass at 115--120 if need be..... I never even got to know what it'd do, past 122, cz i don't own full protection (high boots, full leathers etc)......
I'm just surprised that 100 feels like u r nearing th top end, for something thas nearly 100cc more than mine. BUT..... U guys do appear to b having YARDS of fun, which IS what it's all about :)
..... roll on......
Yep, having heaps of fun lately. Thanks for watching,
The mirrors on my Bullet 350 never come loose.
Not sure why these did
@@BikerTorque most owners have same experience. Mockbattles is probably one of the rarest owners
@@blinDTiger0.01 seems to be. But nothing a bit of loctite wouldn’t fix
I own New J series bullet 350. This mirror problem is real for me
The wheel is thinner in the back.....just a 120mm width tyre, but the body is big and i feel they are dispropotional to each other....dont you feel so??
No.
I don't understand the " brakes are adequate for the power of the bike" thing. I hear it often in bike reviews. If I'm needing to go from 100km to 0 who the hell cares if the bike has 10hp or 100hp? I need the damage thing to stop. Not do a 0-100 time check. Either the brakes work well or they don't. Horsepower has nothing to do with it. Speed, weight, and traction are what is in play here. Not hp. Not GPS. Not seat height. Just will the dawn thing stop.
That’s a good point, I suppose what I mean is, you are not going to be tearing around at illegal speeds on this bike, so for the speeds it will do, the brakes are good
@@BikerTorque I see your point there. Didn't think of it that way. Appreciate your reply.
Any modern bike's brake are powerful enough to stop the bike. The reason sport bikes have big brakes is because they are designed to decelerate hard and accelerate hard repeatedly, within a short timeframe.
You can imagine a bike that goes 0-60 in 3 seconds with a top speed of 180 needs to be designed to handle more braking energy than a bike that goes 0-60 in 12 seconds with a top speed of 70.
No bike's brakes have to dissipate more power than the engine can produce.
@zachary3777 I understand that. Formula 1 brake demands are (my guess) a thousand times more demanding than a daily driver.
But the fact remains that if your sport bike and my put-put bike are both going 70 mph down the highway and we suddenly need to stop to avoid a moose in the road, the breaking needs are the same. In actual real world functionality having 20 hp or 200 hp doesn't matter. Both bikes need their brakes to function equally. So engine size or engine power, as a basis for determining how well the brakes work on a street bike is just hyperbole.
What devices was installed on handlebar (left side )
Beeline Moto and also the new Beeline Moto II, it’s a navigation device, similar to the Tripper
May I know what's the round item that you mount on your left handlebar?
That’s a Beeline Moto, it’s a navigation pod
What is that gadget on the handle?
That’s a Beeline Moto, it’s a navigation pod.
Bite the Bullet!
Sounds like a plan
Try BSA 650, single, 45 bhp, 213 kg
Would love to try one, unfortunately they are not available in Australia
Seems they like to make fun of RE BIKES in actual RE have more prestigious feelsings rather than any other brands.
Not sure what you mean
Dial it back a bit, it's like watching an early morning infomercial
Really, that bad?
Super cruiser
Not a bad for a little cruise. Thanks for watching
The LC is ugly and destroys the appearance of the dash IMO. Looks square and sharp and plastics and it often plays up too. Nice bike tho. If it could go with the Honda CB 350 it would be perfect, but it is limited to 110.. kmh and very slow acceleration for the last 10-15 kmh. Honda 350 can do 125 130 +
More character than the Honda though.
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9:30 Maybe stop putting your feet down to the ground as you’re stopping but still in motion, and you won’t bash your shins into the pegs? It’s not a bicycle. You can’t stop it with your feet. It’s a bad habit that any motorcycle instructor would have you end immediately.
To be honest, those shots were more for the camera
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Ok shall try that
Nice bike but underpowered. I'd be interested if they made it a 500.
Don’t think they’ll be bringing back a 500
No leg guard?
No, not on this model in Australia
Classic 350 is a much better looking bike.
I really like the Classic also, but there is just something about the Bullet that appeals to me. Everyone will see and like something different I suppose. Thanks for watching
Please piche ka mudguard change karo please sir request
Ok
Why buy a new one? They are going for cheap prices on the used market. My BSA C-15 250 singles put out more HP and are 100 lbs lighter. They cruise at 60 mph 2 up all day smooth as silk. No electronics waiting to have a expensive failure. EFI makes bikes run hot 🔥🥵 as Hades and cooks the oil to ☠️. Once you replace all the cheap parts it's not a inexpensive bike no more. In the west it's a toy for weekend jaunts. The old 500 had more HP, hydraulic valve adjustment and a kicker. The older bike had more value for the money and lower servicing costs because you don't have to mess with the valve adjustment. All export 350 should have belt drive. Belts last 100,000+ and are cleaner and cheaper than a chain drive.
Pretty sure these use a synthetic or semi synthetic oil, doubt it would cook. Same engine as my Meteor, no issues so far after 3 years
@@BikerTorque That is still masking a symptom but not addressing the cause. Heat is an engine worst enemy. How many miles are on the bike? My Sportster with a carburetor runs cool in Florida in the summer 🌞⛱️. 200* oil temp. I have had my Sportster for 25 years and 400,000 miles on the original engine and 37 back tires and 17 front ones and 3 belts in 25 years. My daily driver as I don't have a car. No problem with engine heat.
The classic looks nicer
I do love the look of the classic but it would be the Bullet for me
Please please pickup mudguard change karo bhai sahab please
Shall look into it
Review the old bullet😂
Would love to if I can get me hands on one
Try contacting the RE owners club. Some of them have "old" Bullets they may be happy to have you review.
CLASSIC MODEL IS EXCELENT... BECAUSE IT'S SEAT POSSICTION IS VERY UP RIGHT. VINTAGE MODEL IS A DISASTER 💗💗❤
Agree, classic 350 is great
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20 horse power is ridiculous and I'm not missing anything.
Each to their own I suppose
I don't have to pull a caravan, so anything over 20 bhp is money down the drain. For me.
If 125 bhp makes you happy, well, enjoy!
Well, you'll never know will you, which is a shame, each to their own as they say.
@@lambertj.2892 why would you need more for the sunny weekend casual drive?
Look of this bike is not good.
Each to their own i suppose
What's not good about it?
@@lambertj.2892 it’s all good in my eyes
I love my bullet reborn ❤❤❤❤❤
Nice one, enjoy
Good bike
Great bike