I’m 62, been riding since 1972, just ordered a brown supernova. Just want to ride backroads & scenic highways, maybe an overnight ride This bike is perfect. Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. THANK YOU ROYAL ENFIELD
For riders who want to "step back from big bikes" - bingo! I'm sure I'm not the only viewer who's ridden for more than 50 years (since 1968, so literally!), but no longer need or want to wrestle the weight of an HD, Victory, or other "big dog" bike. Yet we still want to experience the joy of riding that you capture so well, so the RE Meteor looks mighty appealing. Thanks for posting this!
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). ua-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/v-deo.html
I'm 33, only been riding 5 years, and I'm already sick of how heavy my virago 535 is! Especially since I never sold my 125 (a ybr custom) and so whenever I jump on it and appreciate how light and manoeuvrable it is I just think "I wish I had this exact bike in 250cc" and I think I'd be very happy!
Like you I am 78 and have had all the big inch bikes. Currently ride a Kymco 2012 like i a 164 cc scooter, 11.5 hp, looking at the RE 350 and have been ridding from 1963 to now. Speed and high revving bikes are of no use to me. The joy of ridding comes first.
have watched this several times now and it always brings a smile to my face. have purchased a meteor in bronze and absolutely love it. i feel i will keep it forever.
I agree. Were I live the so called bikers tell people who have a 125 or 300 to get a proper bike. what even is a proper bike? lol. I have a bike for fun not to show off.
Thanks for the excellent review. Really enjoyed it! By the way, the "toe-heel" gear shifter was designed for the British Civil servant who didn't want to scuff his spit-polished boots. First gear was up and the rest were down, the shifter was on the right side, and there was a "neutral finder" as well, so you could disengage, dismount and comb your hair while staring at your boots. Unfortunately, it wasn't designed for the tie-dye shirt wearing flip-flop rider!
Most of the 4-gear 100 to 125cc bikes with a semi-automatic clutch I rode in Thailand worked that way. Some gear boxes could go from 4th directly to one at standstill.
Krish Pilai. Thanks interesting comment. I love my "Heel Kicker!" I thought it was made for in Indian wearing flip-flops sandals. Here is another Indian made motorcycle. B A J A J Dominar with KMT (Kronreif Trunkenpolz Mattighofen) 400 cc engine. ua-cam.com/video/AH55ZkQJ73A/v-deo.html
It's a lot of quality, and equipment for the price these are offered. Not to mention the unconditional warranty it comes with. And it's quite versatile too.
@@sankguy I hear you. I owned an audi a4 2.0T. Camshaft, cam follower, high pressure fuel pump, oil pump, alternator, control arms, all replaced. Not to mention if you get a simple flat on an awd, you must change all 4 tires or your car gets a bad alignment. I learned the hard way. I’m done with headaches, only riding simple but fun rides.
I'm 17 and from India! I was looking at all the ride tests and reviews. I might be getting this by the end of the year and guess what it's gonna be my first bike! I think this is perfect. Your video was so fun, thank you!
I think there is plenty of room in the market for simpler cheaper bikes like this. If Enfield can nail the quality and build a reputation for that, they’re gonna fly
Chris could be riding a step-thru and I would still watch his review on it. Down to earth, very knowledgeable and one hell of a larrikan when he does his reviews. Did I mention his skill level?? Keep them coming mate, makes my day, thank you.
I am currently thinking to trade my 890 r for a royal enfield bike on road + a specific track bike.... then you upload this video. That's a sign... i have to do it!! 😁🤘
Wished this had come with the Himalayan's 410cc mill producing 24hp. Hopefully a 500cc and 650cc iteration will also be launched. Would be a good city commuter as well as fared better during highway runs. Anyway Royal Enfield is on a roll. The following models up for launch in the next few months - Classic Roadster Shotgun Hunter Sherpa Scram Flying Flea and An Electric Motorcyle Also BSA will be launching its 650cc motorcycle by the end of the year.
Yes, RE will come up with 650cc cruiser, the engine used in continental gt & interceptor.. Could be named as Shotgun. Test mules have already been spotted.
Yes! That would have been a great idea! The 410 in this bike. The 350 is just a little scary on the Oregon freeway... my 300 Vespa has more HP than this.
I have the Bullet Trial 500 atm and I'm lovin it . It's perfect for B-Roads and farm lanes up to about 60 mph . The reports I'm seeing indicate the Meteor has a lot less vibration then the bullet due to the introduction of a balance shaft but the bullet is great so long as you don't want to travel on the Motorways I think . I'm thinking of buying one of these to customize .
First time seeing this channel and love the host! I am super impressed with RE’s recent launches. The color choices are superb especially the cherry and blue. The quality and attention to detail looks really good. I like the round turn by turn navigation. It still keeps the bike looking classy while introducing modern features. I can’t wait to see these bikes in US showrooms. I know the 650’s are selling really well in the US.
I get these smaller bikes. Been riding many bikes in 35 years. I've a cheap Gpz 500s in really good nick and it's great for back roads, main roads and I've even done motorways. Good on fuel and it's got a proper seat, remember those. 1997 never felt so good!!
I've been binge watching Meteor reviews last two weeks and this is one of my favourite ones! I'm in my late forties and picked up a brand-new Z900 SE in April (already broken in, hehe), but I've got a strange urge to get this lovely cruiser as well...
Always a pleasure to watch Chris genuinely appreciating the motorcycles. Unlike Indian “auto journos” who talk about the smallest thing as a huge problem. Glad to see an Indian machine being reviewed in the most simplest way. “Any motorcycle can be fun” -golden statement
I love this bike and I love this video. I am seriously planning to buy this bike soon so I have watched every video I could find, and there are a lot of them! But this video does such a great job of explaining what this bike is really all about. And the video is so much fun I keep coming back to watch it over and over. It just puts a smile on my face, like I hope the Meteor will.
After 50+ yrs on 2 wheels, this is what I want about 80% of the time. Granted, big road rigs are great for long distance/ touring.. but those rigs aren't much fun on dirt, gravel, and city streets
I did a test ride and immediately booked one. I felt like both me and the meteor are one unit. It's a next level upgrade for RE. They want to step up, which is a good thing. And with this kind of approach they will create more user friendly machines.A big thumbs up to Royal Enfield... And the gear shifter concept is cool, as I never want to loose shine of my polished shoes. Btw, this helping the flip flop riders is kind of telepathy.. I guess. It's selling in India like hot cakes.
This is such a good channel. I saw you guys at caffeine & Machine, I was the guy on the bad running moto guzzi (which is now running okay 😂). Wanted to say hello but you looked busy. Keep up the epic work lads.
Well the Royal Enfield meteor 350 is awesome beginner bike. Its looks good, performance is good and smooth compared to previous gen 350's. Love the meteor 350 😄😄. 👍the review was very good.
Cracking bike . I sat on that very same design today . Feels very comfortable , ( good for my back ) And it's definitely something I'm working towards . Great review,too 👍💥⚡
Haven't ridden in like 10 years. Finally decided I wanted to get back into riding. I'm a short dude, 5' 2'' tall. In all the bikes they had at the bike show, this was one of the few that I could touch the ground on. Perfect for a short guy getting back into the swing of biking!
Test rode 1 & yea! Wow! Ahhh! 🤣 For the price tag I will give this little fello 4 out of 5 🌟 it's surprisingly smooth, just enough pick up, thick cushionsy seat & yes it will cruise on highway comfortably like other cruiser 👍 If it has alittle more torque & top speed I will give it a 5!
I own the Meteor 350 as an allday bike and it does great. My secondary bike is an MZ ETZ 250 2-Stroke for fun and with a lot more aggression and 1,2 more hp. Sounds weak but its hell of a lot fun to ride
Fun video! This is the ultimate back roads cruiser bike !! It's got good smooth acceleration for a 350!! I own this bike and I just road it from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and it did pretty darn good on the highway keeping around 70 miles an hour. Very planted very stable. Only issue is limited speed uphill into a headwind. But that was only a very small part of the ride. When u get into town it shines- light weight for a cruiser and very nimble with excellent ground clearance for leaning. The windshield is a must! USA
I just turned 65 and it's time to cut back a bit. I rode a kz 650 and Shadow 750 and wanted something fun and easy. The Meteor 350 does all that in style and performance. I do wish it had a sixth gear, it wants to go 70 plus but hits the wall around sixty. I'm easy on equipment so I don't push it too hard. If you want something fun and easy for a couple hours on a Saturday or a short cruise after work you won't be disappointed.
you have really hit the nail on the head with this review! with fast bikes, and i have owned many, still have 650 yam, you just get stuck behind traffic all the time, if this bike is fun to ride as my cranky old bullet 500, I am having one
Excellent stuff! I'm a 55 yo old git, haven't riden a bike a CB250T since 1984? ... I've been thinking of getting a bike last few years... Sold, this is the bike I'll be going for.
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride. 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). ua-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/v-deo.html
ive just come across this channel as i have a 350 enfield i can say this bloke is funny as like his humour and honesty top gear presenter right there i know he prefers bikes but hey so what
Hello from India. :) I'm so glad I saw this review video. I loved this and the New Classic 350, which I hope you'll review as well. Royal Enfield has come a long long way. I own a twin cylinder Japanese bike and Royal Enfield is slowly getting close to the build quality.
I've owned big bikes, dirt bikes, sport bikes, and cruisers. This bike is great if you just want to have a relaxing ride and not fight a big cruiser or get into a pissing match with traffic or other riders on a super-sport. This is a great bike to just relax with; it's smooth, quiet, and has classic style with modern components. The price point and gas savings are also a huge plus. (U.S. owner)
I'm actually looking at this bike purely for the MPG. I sat on one and was super impressed with the quality. I ride a Vulcan 500 now, which is 50ish HP and I love it. But for commuting on back roads this is perfect. Enfield should be applauded for that alone. Especially with all this Russia nonsense, this is the most efficient thing you can get short of a 50cc. Most people pay no mind to MPG on motorcycles, but for 5k and 90mpg, its almost an eco-bike.
never seen smone have this much fun and control over a cruiser i myself have the supernova meteor , but i always get overwhelmed by its weight nd maneuverability glad to see you ride it so effortlessly , gave me sm confidence to have more trust on the bike (mostly worried cuz of the indian roads)
Couple have being touring around the world on a 1972 royal enfield 350 bullet-so far done 582,000 km. They have just attended the International Royal Enfield Rally in Greece-I think this qualifies as testament to their reliability. I think you over estimate the design quality & long term reliability of your japanese manufaturers as I've had numerous japanese motorcycles & most had design faults & Fell well short of personality & character which other manufacturers have in bucket loads like royal enfield-MotoGuzzi-Ducati-Triumph among others. The Classic 350 & bullet are used in the high Himalaya's by tour groups & also for Cape York tours as well as Sri Lanka tours because of their durability-reliability as well as loads of useful torque to get through the most difficult conditions.
It's one of the most beautiful new cruisers with a ridiculously low price. It would be a great bike for newer riders. I'd love to add one to my collection.
Hi I'm from India 🇮🇳 live in New Delhi and I bought this bike 🚲 really amazing bike and great thing is balance 👌 I have staller black ⚫ model thanks man
after 10 or so years of only ever riding sport/sport touring bikes I was randomly offered a go on one of these, I can honestly say I didn't really miss the extra 60+hp or 3 cylinders it's just a nice relaxing easy ride you won't really want to go fast. I would like some better suspension, going over cobbles was an unpleasant experience also I could see this being better in a 650 parallel twin for pillion/motorway comfort but what really blew me away is it's so quiet and still has that nice bassy exhaust note. all in all great bike especially for beginners or people who like me are trying out cruisers for the first time...supposedly you can also get 600km out of a 15L tank which is pretty crazy it's gonna be great in the city.
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride. 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). ua-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/v-deo.html
I'm in the U.S., plant to take the MSF course in the fall, and upon successful completion and license endorsement, plan to acquire one of these as my first bike.
It's nice to see the growing market for these simple low power bikes in the UK.. You have companies like Hitchcock motorcycles, TEC parts, and tuning companies like BHP UK that modify these bikes.. The 650cc twins can with a simple remap gets close to 10% more power and is a lot less jerky around town.. Modify the air filter and exhaust, a remap can give you 20% more power on the back wheel.. But with a 20% increase in power you probably want a slight upgrade on the suspension. The 350cc singles also could do with a 20% power boost. So a boost from 20.2 to 24 bhp would be nice..
Go to ROYAL ENFIELD OFFICIAL website and chose the bike you want to buy, under that you'll see there's an option called "MAKE IT YOUR'S BOOKING"... All the variants can be customized and it has lots of more good color options too for all variants.. If it's not available in UK/USA, ask the dealers to book the customised one you saw/like in website... Lots of riders don't know about this..
Having ridden the Meteor I was dead impressed and have ordered one. The one thing I noticed on my test was the wind buffeting particularly around the helmet, did the screen on yours help or get rid of it? Good review by the way. Cheers👍
Ya any bike can be fun, but the rider should understand it. I don't expect a review like this, you are so great. He is saying it from heart. For those who can't understand it, a test ride will learn you. There a 650 twin will come as Super Meteor.
Back in 1980 I purchased a used BMW R60/5; that's a 600cc bike with 4 speed trans and it had compression reduced for dropping octane ratings on fuel available at that time. It had maybe 40hp? I loved that bike and I rode it everywhere, it was my primary transportation. You don't need high hp to enjoy riding.
... and it looks great. What about hills with 20bhp? Will I be holding traffic up please, it's not much faster than my 125 ZSB, but much more torquey I'll guess? Much enjoyed the review.
Possible to make the video about Counter Steering... or steering of the motorcycle, (push right bar to go right....) People go buy 200+hp bikes and don't know how to steer.... they actually go toward the danger instead of avoiding it.
Okay, So I've watched a few reviews on these and, with pretty much every one I've watched, I'm left with the same question. Does that exhaust scrape when cornering? It certainly looks like it would.
I seem to like low powered motorcycles, my current bike is a yam ybr 250, oddly it too has 20bhp, I was wondering, in your professional opinion, would the 350 meteor be okay for running around the Derbyshire hills (that sort of thing) its a little heavier than my current bike but has a little more torque, the yam managed, just, just curious as to someone else's opinion.
Looks interesting. I wonder if the 350 Royal Enfield Meteor will be popular for younger riders (insurers permitting). Road tax for sub-400cc motorcycles is half the price of 600cc + bikes in the UK. Fuel consumption is rather lower too. I wonder how it compares to the popular late 70s Honda CB250 'Super Dream' bikes? (there was a 400 too) That was my first 'proper' new bike, I passed my test on it and used it for touring back then. The CB250 was a good sized, comfortable well behaved, economical and nice bike to ride, but struck me as a bit underpowered for it's top gear, so much so that you could go into top and find yourself slowing down with a headwind or a slight gradient.
Just got mine, supposed to come in March, so I'm using it in the cold. But I love it, it's absolutely excellent. I have been riding for 50 years and I have a xj 600 for speed. But this bike is great. ❤️ One thing, the screen on mine is rubbish
@@artiecisneros4691 the screen looks great, but it funnels the wind right into my helmet, the noise is to much. To be fair my helmet is not the best so maybe a full face helmet might improve matters
You don't need to ride faster to have fun.... My best ride is @30mph..with my wife..🥰 Gossiping and enjoying the natural beauty. In that case...this bike make sense..
Looks good n sturdy. Will it ok for short guy? I'm shorter than even average Indian, 5.3. Been staying away from RE cos of height, but this looks short like Bajaj cruise. Would love to know.
I hope this bike becomes a hit for young people. In between your studies at school? Explore your whole country or continent. I love the idea of a small, affordable yet high quality bike like this.
I’m 62, been riding since 1972, just ordered a brown supernova. Just want to ride backroads & scenic highways, maybe an overnight ride
This bike is perfect. Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. THANK YOU ROYAL ENFIELD
Just collected my super nova in brown.. totally awesome machine...enjoy when you get it👍👍🙂
@@TDMalcolm send pictures
I'm 51. Never owned a bike, never really wanted one, but I've fallen in love with this one!
what dealership in Fort Smith?
@@mperolino4769 had to go to Tulsa, Oklahoma, synenergy, 41st & memorial
For riders who want to "step back from big bikes" - bingo! I'm sure I'm not the only viewer who's ridden for more than 50 years (since 1968, so literally!), but no longer need or want to wrestle the weight of an HD, Victory, or other "big dog" bike. Yet we still want to experience the joy of riding that you capture so well, so the RE Meteor looks mighty appealing. Thanks for posting this!
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). ua-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/v-deo.html
I'm 33, only been riding 5 years, and I'm already sick of how heavy my virago 535 is! Especially since I never sold my 125 (a ybr custom) and so whenever I jump on it and appreciate how light and manoeuvrable it is I just think "I wish I had this exact bike in 250cc" and I think I'd be very happy!
Like you I am 78 and have had all the big inch bikes. Currently ride a Kymco 2012 like i a 164 cc scooter, 11.5 hp, looking at the RE 350 and have been ridding from 1963 to now. Speed and high revving bikes are of no use to me. The joy of ridding comes first.
have watched this several times now and it always brings a smile to my face. have purchased a meteor in bronze and absolutely love it. i feel i will keep it forever.
Cheers John, we'll tell them you bought it because of us. 😉
I wish more testers had your outlook on bikes. Any bike can be fun, so just have fun!
Thanks Matt!
I agree. Were I live the so called bikers tell people who have a 125 or 300 to get a proper bike. what even is a proper bike? lol. I have a bike for fun not to show off.
@@mrpantur7280 Exactly. Can't go faster than 130kph anyways, so why would you need 100 horsepower just to ride around 100kph?
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a nice bike to have. I love riding it
Thanks for the excellent review. Really enjoyed it! By the way, the "toe-heel" gear shifter was designed for the British Civil servant who didn't want to scuff his spit-polished boots. First gear was up and the rest were down, the shifter was on the right side, and there was a "neutral finder" as well, so you could disengage, dismount and comb your hair while staring at your boots. Unfortunately, it wasn't designed for the tie-dye shirt wearing flip-flop rider!
Wow this is something new I learnt today. Thanks Sir.
Most of the 4-gear 100 to 125cc bikes with a semi-automatic clutch I rode in Thailand worked that way. Some gear boxes could go from 4th directly to one at standstill.
It’s been a year that riding in flip flops is punishable offence. Shoes are mandatory for two wheel riders now on public roads.
Krish Pilai. Thanks interesting comment. I love my "Heel Kicker!" I thought it was made for in Indian wearing flip-flops sandals. Here is another Indian made motorcycle. B A J A J Dominar with KMT (Kronreif Trunkenpolz Mattighofen) 400 cc engine. ua-cam.com/video/AH55ZkQJ73A/v-deo.html
@@PrimoStracciatella Wait so you're saying most gearboxes _doesn't_ let you do that?-
It's a lot of quality, and equipment for the price these are offered. Not to mention the unconditional warranty it comes with. And it's quite versatile too.
To be honest my bmw gsa 1250 had more quality issues than all enifields I owned combined together
@@bigb3165 In India 13 RE Meteors are equal to a GSA 1250. (Cost wise)
Bmw cars too, notorious for error codes. Sometimes a simple a to b ride is all you really need
@@f_r_e_d I guess you can let go some errors or so but we are talking about shaft , final drive , front disc , etc ... the list just goes on
@@sankguy I hear you. I owned an audi a4 2.0T. Camshaft, cam follower, high pressure fuel pump, oil pump, alternator, control arms, all replaced. Not to mention if you get a simple flat on an awd, you must change all 4 tires or your car gets a bad alignment. I learned the hard way. I’m done with headaches, only riding simple but fun rides.
@@f_r_e_d damn!
I'm 17 and from India! I was looking at all the ride tests and reviews. I might be getting this by the end of the year and guess what it's gonna be my first bike! I think this is perfect. Your video was so fun, thank you!
Thanks, let us know how you get on with it.
@@BikeWorldTVshow sure!
@@gurucharanchundi i am 18 and im looking for ktm RC second hand 200cc as first bike.. But this is clearly better bike... Changed mind
@@starscream1457 that's awesome!
Launched in Brazil in the next weeek, cheers!
I think there is plenty of room in the market for simpler cheaper bikes like this. If Enfield can nail the quality and build a reputation for that, they’re gonna fly
Believe me , here in India these bikes are known primarily for their built quality!!!!!
@@learningmadeezzy808 cos there's.no other.company which makes em.in Europe u got.a whole.lot.of.competion
@@1pasupaty RE is a reliable brand worldwide now and if has a huge price advantage compared to europium ones.
Chris could be riding a step-thru and I would still watch his review on it. Down to earth, very knowledgeable and one hell of a larrikan when he does his reviews. Did I mention his skill level?? Keep them coming mate, makes my day, thank you.
Cheers Andrew
Meteor feels immensely heavy to any indian who drives it as a daily driver but our Chris pops wheelies with it...you are the man!!! Love from india
😂😂
I am currently thinking to trade my 890 r for a royal enfield bike on road + a specific track bike.... then you upload this video.
That's a sign... i have to do it!! 😁🤘
Wished this had come with the Himalayan's 410cc mill producing 24hp. Hopefully a 500cc and 650cc iteration will also be launched. Would be a good city commuter as well as fared better during highway runs.
Anyway Royal Enfield is on a roll. The following models up for launch in the next few months -
Classic
Roadster
Shotgun
Hunter
Sherpa
Scram
Flying Flea and
An Electric Motorcyle
Also BSA will be launching its 650cc motorcycle by the end of the year.
Yes, RE will come up with 650cc cruiser,
the engine used in continental gt & interceptor..
Could be named as Shotgun.
Test mules have already been spotted.
Yes! That would have been a great idea! The 410 in this bike. The 350 is just a little scary on the Oregon freeway... my 300 Vespa has more HP than this.
My guess is at some point TEC will do a cam shaft to increase power to about 25hp
yes but would loose the excellent fuel economy...we always suffer the syndrome of more 10hp would be better even when riding 100hp motorbikes lol
I have the Bullet Trial 500 atm and I'm lovin it . It's perfect for B-Roads and farm lanes up to about 60 mph . The reports I'm seeing indicate the Meteor has a lot less vibration then the bullet due to the introduction of a balance shaft but the bullet is great so long as you don't want to travel on the Motorways I think . I'm thinking of buying one of these to customize .
Chris, you’ve made me want one! Brilliant!
First time seeing this channel and love the host! I am super impressed with RE’s recent launches. The color choices are superb especially the cherry and blue. The quality and attention to detail looks really good. I like the round turn by turn navigation. It still keeps the bike looking classy while introducing modern features. I can’t wait to see these bikes in US showrooms. I know the 650’s are selling really well in the US.
I get these smaller bikes. Been riding many bikes in 35 years. I've a cheap Gpz 500s in really good nick and it's great for back roads, main roads and I've even done motorways. Good on fuel and it's got a proper seat, remember those. 1997 never felt so good!!
I've been binge watching Meteor reviews last two weeks and this is one of my favourite ones! I'm in my late forties and picked up a brand-new Z900 SE in April (already broken in, hehe), but I've got a strange urge to get this lovely cruiser as well...
Update: Here we are a year later, and I'm a happy owner of a Supernova Red... 😆 Purchased in October 2022, and about 2,000 miles on the clock now.
Get video as always, I love your enthusiasm for anything on 2 wheels. It's great to see.
Great, honest and realistic review! I almost want one now
Always a pleasure to watch Chris genuinely appreciating the motorcycles.
Unlike Indian “auto journos” who talk about the smallest thing as a huge problem.
Glad to see an Indian machine being reviewed in the most simplest way.
“Any motorcycle can be fun” -golden statement
I love this bike and I love this video. I am seriously planning to buy this bike soon so I have watched every video I could find, and there are a lot of them! But this video does such a great job of explaining what this bike is really all about. And the video is so much fun I keep coming back to watch it over and over. It just puts a smile on my face, like I hope the Meteor will.
After 50+ yrs on 2 wheels, this is what I want about 80% of the time. Granted, big road rigs are great for long distance/ touring.. but those rigs aren't much fun on dirt, gravel, and city streets
I did a test ride and immediately booked one. I felt like both me and the meteor are one unit. It's a next level upgrade for RE. They want to step up, which is a good thing. And with this kind of approach they will create more user friendly machines.A big thumbs up to Royal Enfield... And the gear shifter concept is cool, as I never want to loose shine of my polished shoes. Btw, this helping the flip flop riders is kind of telepathy.. I guess. It's selling in India like hot cakes.
Brilliant real world review. I think RE probably owe you a few quid because this review will make lots of people want one… Me included 😂
3 new royal enfield bikes coming soon
New RE Classic 350
Hunter (scrambler)
RE 650 cruiser
Super Meteor 650 coming?
They need to bring the honda 350 over that recently come out, its gorgeous.
I wish they would but i dont think its coming to Europe, pity.
@@glendyble4725 its released in india...after some problems they again took some motorcycles back from the owner to rectify.
It's a pretty looking bike but it's having a lot of setbacks in asian market due to semi robotic feeling you get while riding .
its a good bike to. I have taken a test ride
Chris is the new benchmark in reviewing bikes..😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
You done well getting a wheelie out of it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is such a good channel.
I saw you guys at caffeine & Machine, I was the guy on the bad running moto guzzi (which is now running okay 😂).
Wanted to say hello but you looked busy.
Keep up the epic work lads.
Hi, never worry about coming to say hi, we love a chat. Cheers
This one is a fun delightful jolly and fresh feeling review. Nothing like any other reviews, so much joy in watching this video.
ITS BETTER TO RIDE A SLOW BIKE FAST, THAN A FAST BIKE SLOW!
Cars too!
Well the Royal Enfield meteor 350 is awesome beginner bike. Its looks good, performance is good and smooth compared to previous gen 350's. Love the meteor 350 😄😄. 👍the review was very good.
Cracking bike . I sat on that very same design today . Feels very comfortable , ( good for my back ) And it's definitely something I'm working towards . Great review,too 👍💥⚡
Haven't ridden in like 10 years. Finally decided I wanted to get back into riding. I'm a short dude, 5' 2'' tall. In all the bikes they had at the bike show, this was one of the few that I could touch the ground on. Perfect for a short guy getting back into the swing of biking!
Its good to know europeans are also short im 5.4 tall.u raised my spirit
Test rode 1 & yea! Wow! Ahhh! 🤣
For the price tag I will give this little fello 4 out of 5 🌟 it's surprisingly smooth, just enough pick up, thick cushionsy seat & yes it will cruise on highway comfortably like other cruiser 👍
If it has alittle more torque & top speed I will give it a 5!
Super presentation !!! really enjoyed
This is a great channel. Awesome content that always leaves me wanting to go for a ride :-)
Cheers Andrew, that's the plan.
One of the best motorcycle reviews i ever saw. Honest, to the point, and funny at the same time. I like it a lot. Thank you. Greetings from Belgium
The new colours with spoke wheels are gourgeous.❤
I own the Meteor 350 as an allday bike and it does great. My secondary bike is an MZ ETZ 250 2-Stroke for fun and with a lot more aggression and 1,2 more hp. Sounds weak but its hell of a lot fun to ride
Fun video! This is the ultimate back roads cruiser bike !! It's got good smooth acceleration for a 350!! I own this bike and I just road it from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and it did pretty darn good on the highway keeping around 70 miles an hour. Very planted very stable. Only issue is limited speed uphill into a headwind. But that was only a very small part of the ride. When u get into town it shines- light weight for a cruiser and very nimble with excellent ground clearance for leaning. The windshield is a must!
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I’m loving my RE Meteor Fireball Yellow 💛 & your video reminds me of my enthusiasm & love of the bike 😍
I just turned 65 and it's time to cut back a bit. I rode a kz 650 and Shadow 750 and wanted something fun and easy. The Meteor 350 does all that in style and performance. I do wish it had a sixth gear, it wants to go 70 plus but hits the wall around sixty. I'm easy on equipment so I don't push it too hard. If you want something fun and easy for a couple hours on a Saturday or a short cruise after work you won't be disappointed.
Great video, well done.
I like the look of the new Classic version, hopefully they'll be available in the UK and Ireland soon.
you have really hit the nail on the head with this review! with fast bikes, and i have owned many, still have 650 yam, you just get stuck behind traffic all the time, if this bike is fun to ride as my cranky old bullet 500, I am having one
Excellent stuff! I'm a 55 yo old git, haven't riden a bike a CB250T since 1984? ... I've been thinking of getting a bike last few years... Sold, this is the bike I'll be going for.
Brilliant, let us know how you get on with it.
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride. 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). ua-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/v-deo.html
Was actually quite impressed with the acceleration at the start!
ive just come across this channel as i have a 350 enfield i can say this bloke is funny as like his humour and honesty top gear presenter right there i know he prefers bikes but hey so what
Hello from India. :)
I'm so glad I saw this review video. I loved this and the New Classic 350, which I hope you'll review as well.
Royal Enfield has come a long long way. I own a twin cylinder Japanese bike and Royal Enfield is slowly getting close to the build quality.
Hi back! Keep watching for some really cool Royal Enfield vids coming soon...
I've owned big bikes, dirt bikes, sport bikes, and cruisers. This bike is great if you just want to have a relaxing ride and not fight a big cruiser or get into a pissing match with traffic or other riders on a super-sport. This is a great bike to just relax with; it's smooth, quiet, and has classic style with modern components. The price point and gas savings are also a huge plus. (U.S. owner)
I'm actually looking at this bike purely for the MPG. I sat on one and was super impressed with the quality. I ride a Vulcan 500 now, which is 50ish HP and I love it. But for commuting on back roads this is perfect. Enfield should be applauded for that alone. Especially with all this Russia nonsense, this is the most efficient thing you can get short of a 50cc. Most people pay no mind to MPG on motorcycles, but for 5k and 90mpg, its almost an eco-bike.
never seen smone have this much fun and control over a cruiser
i myself have the supernova meteor , but i always get overwhelmed by its weight nd maneuverability
glad to see you ride it so effortlessly , gave me sm confidence to have more trust on the bike (mostly worried cuz of the indian roads)
Not cheap. !!!! RE would rather you say inexpensive……. Is the windscreen taller than the one on the Himalayan ??? If it is , I need it !!😃
The windscreen of meteor is bigger than himalayan
Couple have being touring around the world on a 1972 royal enfield 350 bullet-so far done 582,000 km. They have just attended the International Royal Enfield Rally in Greece-I think this qualifies as testament to their reliability. I think you over estimate the design quality & long term reliability of your japanese manufaturers as I've had numerous japanese motorcycles & most had design faults & Fell well short of personality & character which other manufacturers have in bucket loads like royal enfield-MotoGuzzi-Ducati-Triumph among others. The Classic 350 & bullet are used in the high Himalaya's by tour groups & also for Cape York tours as well as Sri Lanka tours because of their durability-reliability as well as loads of useful torque to get through the most difficult conditions.
I'm from India. I booked a meteor 350 . And i need to say your video is very cool'nd fun ❤️
I just bought one in Colorado USA ,Now I have 2 Royal Enfields
@@Pound_Shift congratulations
Best review of the meteor so far
It's one of the most beautiful new cruisers with a ridiculously low price. It would be a great bike for newer riders. I'd love to add one to my collection.
I have not ridden a bike since a hart problem 5 years ago, don't need a fast one this looks perfect
It is the most beautiful bike I have seen in this segment.
Royal enfield is a big boy from now! No one talks about vibration issues anymore kudos
Hi I'm from India 🇮🇳 live in New Delhi and I bought this bike 🚲 really amazing bike and great thing is balance 👌 I have staller black ⚫ model thanks man
I downsized to a meteor because of advancing old age! It's a perfect choice. I love the thing.
after 10 or so years of only ever riding sport/sport touring bikes I was randomly offered a go on one of these, I can honestly say I didn't really miss the extra 60+hp or 3 cylinders it's just a nice relaxing easy ride you won't really want to go fast. I would like some better suspension, going over cobbles was an unpleasant experience also I could see this being better in a 650 parallel twin for pillion/motorway comfort but what really blew me away is it's so quiet and still has that nice bassy exhaust note.
all in all great bike especially for beginners or people who like me are trying out cruisers for the first time...supposedly you can also get 600km out of a 15L tank which is pretty crazy it's gonna be great in the city.
Yes!!! a bike I can ride in flip flops!! Sign me up for one!!
=RE= Meteor Supernova.190 kg, 20 horse power, single cylinder motorcycle. Top speed flat out 120 kmh! But, it fits me like a glove. I'm 72. Double TKR ( Total Knee Replacement) survivor. I love the "Heel-Kicker". My wife bought this baby-cruiser last year 2021. Already 10,000 km on the clock. Check out my first long distance ride. 380 km Bangkok to northern THAILAND (not TAIWAN). ua-cam.com/video/29C-3yY43OU/v-deo.html
I'm in the U.S., plant to take the MSF course in the fall, and upon successful completion and license endorsement, plan to acquire one of these as my first bike.
I think I’m gonna get my MC permit and get one of these to learn on and just take the MC test on it :)
It's nice to see the growing market for these simple low power bikes in the UK..
You have companies like Hitchcock motorcycles, TEC parts, and tuning companies like BHP UK that modify these bikes..
The 650cc twins can with a simple remap gets close to 10% more power and is a lot less jerky around town.. Modify the air filter and exhaust, a remap can give you 20% more power on the back wheel.. But with a 20% increase in power you probably want a slight upgrade on the suspension.
The 350cc singles also could do with a 20% power boost. So a boost from 20.2 to 24 bhp would be nice..
I can feel his joy when he says you can ride in flipflops 😂 .. biking gear is really a chore.. but is a must
Also included is 3 years warranty and 3 years breakdown cover.
Best motorcycle review I have seen so far. Gratz guys.
It dosnt matter what bike i would have you would win around a track on that Meteor.
How did you get a dark red one with a windshield? I thought the windshields only come for the (ugly) 2-tone paint. I really like that combo.
Go to ROYAL ENFIELD OFFICIAL website and chose the bike you want to buy, under that you'll see there's an option called
"MAKE IT YOUR'S BOOKING"... All the variants can be customized and it has lots of more good color options too for all variants.. If it's not available in UK/USA, ask the dealers to book the customised one you saw/like in website... Lots of riders don't know about this..
Basically you can fit any official accessory to any model, after purchase. Booking time options are limited
Having ridden the Meteor I was dead impressed and have ordered one. The one thing I noticed on my test was the wind buffeting particularly around the helmet, did the screen on yours help or get rid of it? Good review by the way. Cheers👍
I ordered one also Fireball Red. I was also wondering about the Screen and if it's worth getting one or just go with the Flyscreen.
Most wind screens aren't tall enough, they bundle the air and push it over the edge. If that edge is shoulder high, your helmet gets it.
When I need/want a windshield I'll drive my car...
@@donaldoehl7690 If you live in the US you won't need a fairing for legal speeds! :)
@@donaldoehl7690 good for you.
Ya any bike can be fun, but the rider should understand it. I don't expect a review like this, you are so great. He is saying it from heart. For those who can't understand it, a test ride will learn you.
There a 650 twin will come as Super Meteor.
Back in 1980 I purchased a used BMW R60/5; that's a 600cc bike with 4 speed trans and it had compression reduced for dropping octane ratings on fuel available at that time. It had maybe 40hp? I loved that bike and I rode it everywhere, it was my primary transportation. You don't need high hp to enjoy riding.
Just had my vintage Vespa written off by a delivery driver, one of these on order next!
This was a very good review! It looks amazing and sounds great!
Thank you for pronouncing Himalayan the right way! (Second time around tho)
Sick of how everyone else says it.
Loved the video and the way you ride the bike.
not surprised at all - UK has top-notch engineering skills and RE was sensible enough to rely on them.
How I can ignore your smile 😃! Liked 👍
... and it looks great. What about hills with 20bhp? Will I be holding traffic up please, it's not much faster than my 125 ZSB, but much more torquey I'll guess? Much enjoyed the review.
Thanks! Good review.
Possible to make the video about Counter Steering... or steering of the motorcycle, (push right bar to go right....)
People go buy 200+hp bikes and don't know how to steer.... they actually go toward the danger instead of avoiding it.
Proud 😁 owner of meteor350 ❤️❤️
Okay, So I've watched a few reviews on these and, with pretty much every one I've watched, I'm left with the same question. Does that exhaust scrape when cornering? It certainly looks like it would.
We checked and it was only the pegs, wasn't much left of them though.
I seem to like low powered motorcycles, my current bike is a yam ybr 250, oddly it too has 20bhp, I was wondering, in your professional opinion, would the 350 meteor be okay for running around the Derbyshire hills (that sort of thing) its a little heavier than my current bike but has a little more torque, the yam managed, just, just curious as to someone else's opinion.
The Blue and black is really nice.
Getting this exact same bike next week as my first starter bike.
Looks interesting. I wonder if the 350 Royal Enfield Meteor will be popular for younger riders (insurers permitting). Road tax for sub-400cc motorcycles is half the price of 600cc + bikes in the UK. Fuel consumption is rather lower too.
I wonder how it compares to the popular late 70s Honda CB250 'Super Dream' bikes? (there was a 400 too) That was my first 'proper' new bike, I passed my test on it and used it for touring back then. The CB250 was a good sized, comfortable well behaved, economical and nice bike to ride, but struck me as a bit underpowered for it's top gear, so much so that you could go into top and find yourself slowing down with a headwind or a slight gradient.
Just got mine, supposed to come in March, so I'm using it in the cold. But I love it, it's absolutely excellent. I have been riding for 50 years and I have a xj 600 for speed. But this bike is great. ❤️ One thing, the screen on mine is rubbish
What don't you like about the screen?
@@artiecisneros4691 the screen looks great, but it funnels the wind right into my helmet, the noise is to much. To be fair my helmet is not the best so maybe a full face helmet might improve matters
You don't need to ride faster to have fun....
My best ride is @30mph..with my wife..🥰
Gossiping and enjoying the natural beauty.
In that case...this bike make sense..
I love them, getting the stellar blue next week 👍
Subbed after seeing that wheelie 👍👍👍
Excellent-- Just a fun bike to ride around town
faster the bike the faster you meet god.
Looks good n sturdy. Will it ok for short guy? I'm shorter than even average Indian, 5.3. Been staying away from RE cos of height, but this looks short like Bajaj cruise. Would love to know.
It suits short riders perfectly.
I hope this bike becomes a hit for young people. In between your studies at school? Explore your whole country or continent. I love the idea of a small, affordable yet high quality bike like this.