New Royal Enfield Classic 350 Vs Meteor 350 Review | Better Commuter, Tourer Bike To Buy? | BikeWale
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- In this video, Vikrant Singh tells you which is the better motorcycle to buy - the all-new Royal Enfield Classic 350 or the upstart Royal Enfield Meteor 350? But, that's not all. We also tell you which is the better bike to buy when it comes to commuting, touring and hauling the pillion.
2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Price in India (Ex-Showroom Delhi)
Classic 350 Redditch Edition - Rs 1.84 Lakh
Classic 350 Halcyon Edition - Rs 1.93 Lakh
Classic 350 Signals Edition - Rs 2.04 Lakh
Classic 350 Dark Edition - Rs 2.11 Lakh
Classic 350 Chrome Edition - Rs 2.15 Lakh
2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Price in India (Ex-Showroom Delhi)
Meteor 350 Fireball - Rs 1.92 Lakh
Meteor 350 Stellar - Rs 1.98 Lakh
Meteor 350 Supernova - Rs 2.08 Lakh
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction - Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Meteor 350
01:41 Engine Specifications & Underpinnings
02:53 Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
03:25 Commuting
03:46 Commuting - RE Classic 350
04:31 Commuting - RE Meteor 350
05:11 Seating Comfort & Ergonomics
05:17 Seating Ergonomics
06:24 Seating Comfort
07:42 City Riding
09:05 Highway Touring
11:25 Handling
12:01 Verdict
12:14 Price in India
12:26 Meteor 350 Positives
12:44 Meteor 350 Negatives
13:05 Classic 350 Positives
13:23 Classic 350 Negatives
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We already have our verdict out! But, which according to you is the better #RoyalEnfield motorcycle to buy - the #Classic350 or the #Meteor350? Do let us know your choice in the comments below.
@@Bhandary_studios which RE Classic or meteor?
@@Bhandary_studios Both are Royal Enfields. Which one do you prefer of the two?
Classic 350
@@BikeWaleOfficial Classic 350
Meteor 350
Meteor is a wonderful bike! I have used it for more than 10 months and rode to 5 different states. It's been a wonderful ride so far. Absolutely in love with this bike.
That’s great Surabhi.
Pillion seat is good in meteor or not as compared to new gen classic please tell??
It's really good
Yes sir
It is not very comfortable for long distance rides for the pillion but you can always upgrade to touring seats @@AbhishekSharma-rs3hm
The Meteor 350 is one of those unique cases where everything just simply came together to form a masterpiece of styling, engineering, and quality. I’ve had many motorcycles in my 50+ years of riding and my Meteor is really beyond criticism - I can’t find anything to complain about. It does what it was designed to do, and a little more. The power is way beyond what you would think a mere 349cc engine could produce. It’s not a racer or interstate motorcycle, and was not intended to be. It looks like a motorcycle, sounds like a motorcycle, and smells like a motorcycle. Yes, I’m completely happy with it.
is it good for tall riders?
@@rishabbantiya6384 yes I'm 6 feet and I'll ride it daily comfortably
This is one of the best opinions I've read. Thanks Sir!
Suspension issue
@@Originalrebeloshois it the same as 350 also?
Have been riding for 50 yrs, everything from Harley’s to Honda’s . The Meteor Supernova is the ticket for backroads and scenic roads.
Smooth, comfortable, 4 gallon tank, 55-60 mph is the sweet spot, 80 mpg, hill-toe shifting.
This is not an interstate / freeway bike. Top speed roughy 70-75 mph.
i liked black better
What about the HD 500 Street?
The classic is absolutely beautiful to look at.
Regardless as to all the listed better attributes of the meteor I'd still take the classic.
Meteor is best classic like ordinary bike should not be compared with meteor
@@sunysuny5075 doesnt matter when it doesnt look that good than classic
its targeted at shorter people
bro the interceptor650 is only like 1k more lol. at that point just go with the interceptor. Im getting ready to grab a himilayan and throw the TEC camshaft in it
@@Merc399 that's true dollars to donuts value. Another reason to enjoy my 2019 interceptor
The wider rear tire makes the riding more enjoyable. I am a Happy & Proud owner of Meteor.
Good to know Sourav.
That's great Sourav.
How is pillion comfort if seated one sided.
@@jayantghosh5924 its not comfortable. you have to move the backrest 2-3 inch backward
@@thedoctrader Thank you for the info.
I'm a Meteor owner, yesterday I came to the dealer to make a test ride of the Classic: for me the Meteor is much better, but it's matter of taste, you need to test both than take your own decision. Btw, the Classic chrome/red finishing looks wonderful !
I found classic to be better
Yes am also using meteor it is good .... classic will give some more vibration
Thank you for this video. I'm taking motorcycle training this weekend and am looking at getting my first ever motorcycle. The Meteor 350 is one of the ones that I'm seriously looking at purchasing. I'm 51 and not wanting to fly down the highway at 100 MPH doing wheelies. Just want to cruise around and enjoy the outdoors.
Exactly my sentiments for my first bike and I'm 34. The allure of the saddle and an open road is all so wonderful
Thanks for this in-depth comparison! I had already purchased the 2022 Meteor and then saw all the hype about the 350 Classic and was wondering if I had made a mistake. Thanks to this video, I have no more doubts about my decision 👍✌️ Granted, it’s all about personal preference but I don’t regret my choice one bit. The Meteor is a beautiful bike and a delightful experience.
We have the Meteor now in the US, but the Classic won’t be here until next spring at the earliest. Your comparison has confirmed what I suspected: that the Meteor is worth buying now and the Classic is only really worth waiting for if you want that specific style, or if you really only care about trolling about at low speed in a high gear to enjoy the thump.
Meteor to me is a clean sheet development. The Classic on the other hand seems to have been dialled down to seem more ‘Classic’ like. And as ironic as this might sound, the Meteor to me is a truer, new-age Royal Enfield.
@@vikrantsingh6916 Is it not the rebirth of the Thunderbird?
@@mindspinn311 According to RE, yes. But, given the styling, the way it rides, and of course the name, clearly indicates it’s nowhere as close to its so called spiritual predecessor as one would like to believe.
Meteor doesn't share any parts with the Thunderbird, but it's included in the same cruiser segment.
You won't like meteor once you see the classic in black color. Such a beauty
Wow, what a precise review. All my doubts are cleared. This is the type of review that I was waiting for.
Thanks so much Jayant! :-)
@@vikrantsingh6916 Thank you Vikrant.
My vote is for the classic 350. It’s a beautiful bike that suits my age, lifestyle and personality.😎
Very good review thank you! I'm in the US but really wanted the Classic for its looks, so was waiting until they come to the US, but now I'll have to rethink my decision. Thank you.
I felt the same way. I have meteor n my brother hv classic next gen. We both rode from siliguri to sikkim n on the way we change our motorcycle. Meteor is easy to handle and comfort comparing to classic maybe bcoz of touring seat but we both felt the same. Both the motorcycle are awesome but classic is little heavier and meteor is light .
Clearly between you and your brother, you have it all covered. Nice.
Agree with all points bro 👍 but classic is CLASSic in its way. I feel Meteor looks more like Avenger. So, I vote for Classic, even people do not vote for Classic for its weight and ergonomics.
@@rambandari77 I know how u feel about classic. My previous two motorcycle was classic after that I went for ktm, which I ride for 4000k and I sold it , ktm is not for us 😂. After that I waited for meteor for almost 7 months, my point is looks don't matter the main thing is riding comfort and meteor is comfort compair to classic next gen , maybe something will change if you install classic touring seat. You are comparing Average just because of long windshield, if you remove that, there is no comparison between RE n Baja 😂😂. One more thing , I felt little shortage of power. In Sikkim wherever you go either you go up or down 😂😂😂 so when you ride with pillion I felt power ka kami. Others wise motorcycle engen is way far good than old Royal Enfield n kaun kehata hai vibration nahi hai 😂 Vibration thora hills ma number 2 may chalakay dekho vibration hai lakin achi wali vibration 😂.
@@Chogyalking What about vibrations? Is classic better compared to Meteor?
@@Chogyalking if you could, can you compare CB350 with Meteor. I have heard low end torque missing in CB350 and it's quite problematic especially in Hills.
Very interesting. Thanks a lot ! From an old motorbiker in Belgium.
I understand that the meteor might technically be better in several ways. But I just couldn't bring myself to get one over the classic 350. It just has that timeless look that I'd always be looking back over my shoulder at as I was walking away from it.
I first ordered a Meteor. Then I saw the Classic 350, and changed the order. I didn't want to have this wonderful Meteor, and always look at the Classic...
Classic is just Classic, which we love about Royal Enfield.
Meteor is an allrounder kind of bike.
But bro some people say that metore is not comfortable in city and traffic is it correct?
I totally agree with you. Long hesitations... I changed my Meteor order to Classic. Because at the base, it is the authentic style of Royal Enfield that made me choose this brand. Even if the Meteor is even better (at least cheaper) I am too attached to the classic image, which is a strength of RE
@@AbhishekSharma-rs3hm classic is easy to maneuver in traffic. For highways, you can very well go with classic with new engine. Folks went to Himalayas with old ones
Thank you for such an informed and excellent review. Had a test on a Meteor, Beautiful bike, ran like a watch, but I found the seat a bit low, so eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Classic in the UK, Really prefer the look with the spoke wheels, more traditional side boxes and beautiful old skool tank. One issue I had with the Meteor, was the heal and toe gear changer, but I guess you get used to that, though, wish the Classic had stuck to the traditional gear change lever ( even if it is on the wrong side!!} but that's giving my age away! Both Beautiful machines, and wonderful value. Top marks to RE
This is one of the most practical comparisons that I have seen on seen on UA-cam. Thanks Vikrant ji. And can pls compare RE with other Retro motorcycle's.
Absolutely excellent review. Thank you very much. The only people who can really review these bikes properly are people from or in India because this is where the bike has had decades of testing on all-terrain. I am caught between the meteor and the classic and you've just helped me make my decision
the review I needed the most. thanks !
Great video. Beating the hype with nuanced assessment
Awesome review making it crystal clear for an eager and confused buyer to make an informed decision, and enable the Royal Him/Her to enjoy years of enthusiastic and kool riding against the wind in a cruiser with a legendary DNA. Ride safe, stay safe, happy and healthy. Best Wishes from Darjeeling. 👏👍🇮🇳🤓
Moving from 125/150 to RE. You are right about Meteor. Love it
Meteor looks resembles some High cc bikes like harley...the design is absolutely next level
Nice review....made all our doubts clear 👌👌
Thank you very much....
I am around 5.7 and weight 60. Never felt that I will own an RE. Its been one year with meteor and it is really a beast.. It feels so light... Easy to handle in traffic... On long rides, it gives a wonderful experience... Though the machine is heavy, it is designed such that centre of mass is too low, feels light with maximum stability, wonderful seating posture and also braking pretty controls the vehicle... If you really not worried about mileage, just go for it... U won't regret...
Very nice review and comparison. Nice editing, video shots and overall content. Thumbs up! From the Philippines. I want both, he he.
Very nice review! Love it! Thank you! What camera did you use?
Wonderful well understanding and also I saw many bike reviews but this one amazing so do more comparison in all segments
Thank you Prakash!
I hope the US pricing reflects what we see here, the classic is actually a bit cheaper, something I’d never have guessed!
These bikes costs more than per capita annum
In USA they would cost at most 1 month's pay
Actually in Italy the Classic is priced a little bit higher than the Meteor
@@CesareTomasini interesting, thanks for chiming in! I expect the same here in the US.
I have taken test ride of both and I feel both are good in its own way. I felt New Classic is better as there is almost no vibration. People always complained about RE having vibrations but I feel this time they have worked on it. ❤️
Brother. Real bullet lovers know that bullet chala ne ka mza vibration me hi hota hain. Which is why i hate the bs6. Gandu log ka hain yeh naya classic
@@pang2455 That’s a weird way to say you prefer Classic over the Meteor, but okay.
@@pang2455 You like something that's okay. But definitely not the best way to express it. Know what your choice is not the benchmark of everything.
@@pang2455 bullet and classic 2 different bikes hae..
Bohot sae log classic ko bullet bolte hae..
But nhi bullet and classic dono hei alag bike hae.. Dikhne mae similar hae..
Excellent review thank you 🙏
Thank you Vikrant for the wonderful review. I think (and like you said) the way Classic looks and feels appeals to many but I personally think that the dual tone blue Meteor is best looking amongst all Classic and Meteor bikes.
Very helpful! Thanks.
First time I have ever seen a review like this. Well done 👍
Thanks. That is a brilliant review so well presented.
I LOVED the review! I like how it was so tight and organized; you kept things moving along nicely. The video felt shorter than it was.
Having said that, I'm a proud, new Meteor owner! I'd been away from riding for a couple of years, and I was itching to get back in to it. When I saw the Meteor, I fell in love! I had to have one, and on September 20th, I made a Fireball Yellow Meteor mine. I just LOVE my bike! In between and after rides, I'll go downstairs and just look at the bike... :)
I've owned 10-12 bikes before the Meteor, including a 750 and an 1100. That said, at my age, I don't need the biggest, fastest bike out there. At my age, I want something fun, lightweight, and easy to manage. I don't need a bike so fast that I need to calculate the jump to hyperspace; I just want something that's fun to RIDE! Isn't that why we got in to motorcycling in the first place-to have fun?
That said, I've followed RE for years. I admired their Classic 500. I wanted to buy one, but I waited too long and they went out of production. I was sad, of course. Now, RE is bringing back the bike; not only that, it's better than ever! What can I say? I love the look of the bike. For those reasons and more, if I can swing it next year, I'll be buying a Classic 350 too. After all, my Metoer is getting lonely... :)
I'm 6'3.. Would you suggest any of these bikes
Dear Biker... I had Moto Guzzi Nevada, Yam XVS1300, Kawa VN900, Suzuki Intruder 850, RE Classic 500.
I just ordered a blue Meteor. Not available yet. In the meantime I saw the Classic, too beautiful... and I changed the order... I'll be delivered tomorrow in chrome red.
But like you, I'll let some time pass, and maybe buy a Meteor (very similar to the excellent Intruder, but less big, less heavy, more modern).
Definitely the best short , crisp and to the point three angular review between the two bikes.👍
Awesome clear explanation best one I seen in the UA-cam
With me it's an emotional thing. Last year a drunk driver came crashing through our property. He wrote off our truck and smashed through the shed where my Royal Enfield classic was. The bike was smashed through the shed and ended upside down on the lawn. My RE has also withstood a bush fire which came perilously close to the property. So I think I will keep this built to last classic and have no intentions of 'Upgrading' to a Meteor....By the way the first motorbike to cross from one side of Australia to the other was ridden by Winnie Wells in 1950 on a 350 RE check out her story....
Great videos I have ridden both models and bought a Meteor. It's more comfortable, gives me a better feeling due to the integrated seating position and better knee angle.
A good feeling to have bought a better motorcycle for less money. The Classic is beautiful, but the Meteor puts a smile on my face every meter of the ride.
Yes
Well, interesting conclusion. Nevertheless, I would always choose the Classic over the Meteor, just because it simply looks gorgeous and the small 350cc engine fits the concept perfectly (the following is course a matter of personal preference, and everybody who doesn't agree is probably right) - it is slow, and it's absolutely fine because nobody expects it to be fast, whereas the Meteor, due to its cruiser concept needs to fulfill different expectations performance-wise, what makes it simply underwhelming. So, while the Bullet checks all the boxes to be very attractive for a classic enthusiast, and being a seasoned biker with over 30 years of riding experience I'm seriously considering buying one, I see no reason other than having a restricted license for buying a Meteor.
Excellent review 👍 thanks 🙏
Seeing your review of these bikes in the rain is what’s sold me! I’m in Ireland where it rains non stop mostly! Booking a test ride with a view to purchasing very shortly! Thanks for the review!
Very informative..A new subscriber here✌️✌️
Did all the test rides, lived a day with each motorcycles. I apparently selected classic 350 red chrome. It all boils down to what makes you happy. The meteor imo looked amazing too, but the classic looked eye twinkling, brain shattering pretty..
The engines are refined and seriously pulls better than the previous generation models.
Ride comfort wise, classic is stiffer (marginally).
All drops to your style of driving and requirement for looks.
Be safe out there.. happy riding!
Great review, so detailed, but the looks!
The best comparison video ever. Very sweetly described, to the point. Can watch it repeatedly and everytime i watch this, i get something new!
I too loved the meteor more. Especially the mid stellar variant of meteor. I mean both Classic 350 and meteor have the same engines. So, it comes to rider comfort which I felt was better on the meteor. I'd say look wise meteor really stood out. I am still considering between RE meteor 350 stellar and Honda Highness 350 top variant. Only drawback for meteor Stellar black is 3 to 4 months of waiting period where as Honda highness can be readily available in 4 to 5 days.
Same here boss. Confused between meteor and Highness……..
What did u take then?
Hi, I like your comparison of the two bikes, I sold my classic 500cc because of two reasons - height and moving it around in garage not to hard but I have been thinking of the meteor - comfortable seat and watching this video has been great. now of to view it, Jim aged 81
Dear Vikrant,
I greatly enjoyed your breakdown and explanation. I'm attracted to the looks of the classic, but appreciated the facts, opinions and observations.
Thank you
Much awaited comparison. Thanks for a detailed comparison 👍
Thanks Deepak. :-)
Great video!! I just test rode The meteor and I absolutely loved it comfortable quick and I love the foot/heel shifter. It’s easy to use and has a very euro feel to it
Thx mate! Allan
Great Informstive video..all Doubt got sorted..thank you
Thank you so much for this, it’s just the issue I’m struggling with!
😊
Hey, I am thinking of getting one of the two, my usage is more of city and then bit on highways not much ofroading. Also this will be my first RE so which one would you suggest?
This video relly good it help me a lot love it
Excellent review. thank you
Boy, this reviewer's voice and delivery is too good, grabs your attention and holds on. 👍🏽
Informative and helpful
Great review!
best comparison review of Classic & Meteor!! Thanks!
Great comparison... absolutely detailed one.. beautiful explain all the aspects
Can you please do a comparison video on classic vs highness
The Hness isn’t proving to be very popular. Plus, these are very different bikes with very different user types. The only thing that connects them is probably the styling element. And that’s why we have stayed away from comparing the two. But, we can certainly look at the comparison if like you more viewers would want to see one.
@@vikrantsingh6916 hope you are following the sales numbers 😊
Fantastic review. This is what we are looking for. Bored of those videos with diplomatic reviews, everyone needs to accept the fact that 'Meteor is a better bike'.
And for the pillion discomfort, our Indian market has lot of jugaads. Get the back rest extension rod and you are sorted!
And this problem is generally for two heavy people. for people who weight around 70-80kgs, it's very comfy.
yeah m8...100% agree to it
Great review👍 well done
Finally a video that promises an answer and actually delivers! Instead of finishing with, "it depends on what you're looking for" crap. Thank you!
Very good review. As an older rider I am looking for a good reliable, flexible, lightweight motorcycle. It would be helpful to know your height, inseam and weight so that we could use it to determine how well the bike might fit us. Lovely bike.
the meteor is a more modern looking bike having said that I would like to have a choice of spoke wheels than alloys.
Absolutely Fallen in ❤️ with Meteor 350!
Thanks a lot for the video
I feel i still would choose the Classic for the riding position and the big wheels.
Can't wait to have it imported in France, with alloy wheels 😊
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J'ai craqué en voyant la Meteor... La Concession en attendait 3, dont 2 vendues. J'ai commandé la 3ème, disponible, bleue.
Délais aléatoires, entretemps est arrivée la Classic.
Pareil, 3 livrées, restait de dispo la rouge chrome... finalement choisie, et normalement livrée demain.
J'ai perdu le Tripper (encore 100€ sans doute à prévoir)
J'ai perdu les vitesses au talon (j'adore) mais j'ai trouvé le double levier sur Amazon...
J'ai surtout perdu les roues tubeless... d'après votre message elles vont devenir dispo sur Classic?
J'ai gagné le look unique (la Meteor est trop belle, mais un look + commun de Harley, de Suzuki Intruder)
La Classic fait vraiment moto de collection, mais conception hyper moderne.
J'ai peut être gagné encore en conso, par les roues de + grand diamètre? Et comme je roule cool...
En tous cas, Royal m'a une fois encore fait craquer.
Great review, thank you. Would you please share your input about the windscreen on the Meteor, how well does it protect? I'm considering buying one for my Fireball Red that I've had for a couple of months here in San Diego, CA.
I am 5 feet nine. And I do need to bend a bit to avoid helmet buffeting. However a windscreen extension can make that better for taller riders.
@@vikrantsingh6916 I'm also 5'9" thank you, this is very helpful.
Wow. What a precise review. It helps many new users who wants to switch from 150 cc to 350 cc. Thanks.
Bahutay badhiya sir!
Ekdumay gajab,bah!
Dhanyawad!
Excellent review Mate!
Excelent video! Cheers from Brazil!
Thanks - best review around: covers everything you need to know to make a decision (one of each? If only....)
Glad you liked our content. Thank you 🙏🏽
Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo très complète, très utile avec des arguments pertinents
Fantastic review between 2. I'm desperately waiting to have RE 650 cruiser here in US cause speed limit. Even though I wouldn't want to drive it on highways all the times here but it should be capable of higher speed if i need to.
Thanks Kau! Good to know you enjoyed the review. :-)
You can go with interceptor 650
The "Reviewer" is really good.I liked him a lot more than the motorcycle. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ From Kerala , India.
Thank you 😊
😂. Kollam...
Manushan alle pulle😂
Sir let me know which is best bike to buy new classic 350 or honda CB 350 RS
I am six foot five and own the Meteor and have ridden the classic. Both bikes are fantastic but the classic has more room for taller riders. My Meteor cramps me up a bit where the classic seats me in a more comfortable neutral position though the heel toe shifter on the Meteor is much easier to use for a size 14 foot as I have
Sitting position is comfortable in meteor not in classic?
In classic u will have to sit 90° straight but in meteor u can be in better position
For me the choice is a no brainer. I plan to buy a new Meteor hopefully early next year. I have owned a 2013 Royal Enfield B5 Bullet since new, and have put just over 15K miles on it. I scrapped the EFI and replaced it with an Amal carburetor using a kit from Hitchcocks. I also trashed the stock catalytic converter pipe and installed a new aftermarket pipe, also from Hitchcocks. The bike now runs and sounds 10 times better than it did to begin with. I have had a fe problems during those 8 years and 15K miles, the most serious one was when the rear brake locked up (I applied the rear brake and then it would not release) I still ride that bike, and plan on keeping it forever. But it does have one HUGE problem which cannot be fixed, and that is tube type tires. I have had 5 flats in those 15K miles, 4 of them in the rear. I have to carry around a truckload of tools and parts to fix a flat, and had to call a tow truck once. Tube type tires are MUCH easier to puncture than tubeless tires, and MUCH harder to repair. I have Ride-On in another bike, with tubeless tires, and have NEVER had a flat, in over 80K miles. And if you do have a flat with a tubeless tire, you can just plug it, air it up, and be on your way. I just have to laugh when I see a bike with EFI, ABS, and front and rear disc brakes, and stone age tube type tires. I will NEVER buy another bike with tube type tires.
I am hoping the Meteor runs better than the 2013 Bullet did with EFI, and if not hopefully there will be some kind of tuner for it. I also hope someone makes an aftermarket exhaust for it, so I can get rid of the catalytic converter. There really is no competition for the Meteor. The Genuine G400 has tube type tires, and the Honda Rebel 300 is the ugliest bike I've ever seen in my life.
Nyc explanation, which covered all things for buyers
That was the goal. Nice to know we got close.
2 days back I have bought the classic and I feel the money spent is worth 100%
Well very precise and to the point differentiators, well done. I was also in two minds which one to go for, and I am a relatively new rider(yeah I learnt to ride during my work stint in Malaysia) and the traffic we have in India is a different story, but I chose the Classic (alloy wheels), for my height which is 6 feet, I felt the Classic was a more involved riding, having said that Meteor is good, actually the SuperMeteor is one to look out for. But, I love the Bullet (BSVi), that’s like a mean machine and I get the confidence to take it anywhere. Being an ardent RE fan, I also love the Interceptor, maybe if I can afford, will go for that next.
Enjoyed the video. Any plans for comparing the new gen classic 350 with himalayan?
Having follwed bike reviews for quite a while, I must say Vikrant Singh is the most sensible, logical & practical in this field. I'm looking to upgrade from Honda Hornet 160R, but yet to make my mind between Honda H'Ness CB 350 & Jawa 42 2.1. Have to admit that RE Meteor 350 is also appealing, but it's weight makes me skeptical.
Thanks Hiren!
As for which of the three to go for… if you haven’t ridden them all, ride them.
Then decide what is that you want from the motorcycle - a sensible, practical, capable tool to satisfy all your motorcycling needs… or something less than perfect that you like looking at, riding, and customising it.
Then you might be closer to make a decision! And of course, we are always there to tell you which one we would pick!
@@vikrantsingh6916 Thanks a ton. I'm looking to buy in the next 2 months (Dussehra/Diwali). Will follow your advice & surely test-ride all three So, hopefully, will be able to update you of my choice in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks again.
@@hirenkotwani8110 hness hands down is better bike. Check out cb350rs too. You won't regret. Rode all bikes, thus saying. The classic is the most improved bike I rode this year
@@hirenkotwani8110 I have Jawa 42 2.1 it’s a ok bike but heating issue is there.
Hi Vikrant! Hope you're doing well. So, at the end of several deliberations, I finally got my H'ness delivered on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa. Honestly, after test-riding the H'ness, I didn't even bother to try the Jawa's, the Yezdi's and the RE's. Having extensively used the CB Unicorn 150 and CB Hornet 160R before, I decided to go for a Hat-Trick with Honda. I opted for Matte Marshall Green Metallic because I love the unique colour and I don't need the Smartphone Voice Control System. Riding a motorcycle has never been so soothing/calming for me :-)
Nice detailed explanation .. All points covered ..
Glad you liked our review. Thank you 🙏🏽
Thanks for the review. Nice. I have general query.
Is only Self start bike safe. If we go for a long drive, There might be situation where battery might face issue, during those situations we will be in trouble. Your inputs please
You are comparing two bikes of different segments, Meteor is a cruiser built for relax driving and highway cruising where Classic 350 is a heartthrob of of new generation it is built for keeping for decades, a rider is more attached with Classic 350 as emotional where Meteor is built for delivering high standard driving pleasure, love both these machines
I like both machines. And I admire the ability of Royal Enfield to have known how to differentiate so much, two similar bases.
As I explained, I ordered a Meteor, too beautiful, too agile... And finally tomorrow, I'm delivered a Classic 350 Chrome Red... The classic look is too classy... ( (the long delay allowed me to change the order)
Very good explanation
Great commentary and comparison, getting a bit older and selling off my Harley Davidson’s, I will be choosing one of those bikes, thanks again my friend
Thank you for the indepth review video. Greetings from London. I would pick the classic with my heart and meteor with my brain. Two months ago, my heart was some way ahead. Now I am more incline to get the basic Meteor with that yellow fuel tank the look of which is growing on me. It is also cheaper and more practical, especially for someone like me who have short legs.
Sir i have cl 500 chrome,4 years old,single seat....is it advisable to move to metror 350 as it is bs6
I m only in city ride option please advise
Nicely done good Sir. Very helpful review. All power to RE for nailing it with cool smaller capacity retro bikes.
Thanks James. Happy to know you enjoyed the video.
the fireball yellow meteor is gonna sell bucketloads in europe, cant believe how good it looks, and reviews are excellent.
sir regarding seating comfort I think you could've thrown some light on the Rider Seat springs that's been removed or made non functional in the classic. it provides and extra suspension to the rider tail bone. I mean It was the only motorcycle which had a double suspension setup. please gimme your opinion. is it really needed?
Generally, if one of these is your only ride, I would suggest Classic 350, not because it's the better motorcycle but because it's an all rounder motorcycle (city + highway) (7:3). But if you already have your commuters parked at your garage then with free mind you can go with Meteor 350. Classic although now in my honest opinion doesn't look that much attractive in terms of styling but given the paint schemes and brand value is still a good to go bike. Now comes to road presence, you believe me or not but now it's really hard for classic now to beat the road presence of Meteor... It looks just as it's name on the roads. The big reason is that eyes of people are now fatigued with looks of classic 350. But Yes feature wise, comfort wise, design and R&D wise meteor is the best motorcycle. What I feel classic lost its feel, for what it has been known for. Now it's just a bike with impression of new age. In this way actually it lost its legacy.
IT'S LIKE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YAMAHA RX-Z and YAMAHA YBX. (Old classic vs new classic) . 2 stroke lovers will know what I meant to say.
You speak the truth ❤️ genuine information thankyou 🎉
Thanks Ogami. :-)