Parece uma boa moto, mas vai depender do preço que vão praticar aqui e, principalmente, do pós venda. Pelo que vem ocorrendo com as Himalayans, fico com os dois pés atrás.
First, sweet Sportster, my first Harley was a shovel. I really like like them. I have owned many Enfields and I have no doubt the Meteor will be a great bike for many at all levels of riding experience. Just like Harleys , Enfields have character and soul. This is my first visit to your channel and I will be back. Great review. Thanks. Rick, Phoenix , AZ.
Welcome aboard! Love the RE Interceptor and would love to visit NZ too. Rode a 500 Bullet for the first time a few weeks ago. What an interesting bike. RE is about to have another growth spurt. Beautiful!
Excellent review of a great looking motorcycle. I really dislike modern naked bikes with their plastic 'transformer' look and so the look of the Meteor really appeals to me. Hoping to test ride a Meteor soon, my pick is the Stellar. RE have a winner on their hands & will sell millions of these bikes. Probably the only thing you didn't mention was the forward position of the pegs, the low seat height & this was the base of three variants. Thanks for posting.
I can't say enough good about this bike. Love the looks, the sound, the handling and the very smooth easy power band too. An excellent motorcycle. Please let me know how you get along with yours. Thanks!
You have to give credit to RE. They are releasing stunning bikes to look at and keeping them very reasonably priced in today's market. Great blend of classic, drop dead looks and modern, convenient touches. As the owner of a 2021 Himalayan, I can't say enough good things about RE. I don't get how most other motorcycle manufacturers (HD comes to mind) seem to think everyone that wants to ride a motorcycle is made out of money...bigs props to RE!
Absolutely love my 21 Himalayan. Put about 70 miles on her today. I agree, RE makes great bikes for the best price...and with an amazing unlimited miles warranty too!
I met one of the engineers ( it was designed in the U.K.) a few years ago who told me that the the bikes in the planning stage were something special. It would appear that he was not far from the truth. BTW, your review is the most informative of those that I have watched. You were the only reviewer to mention the centre stand.
Would love to visit with the engineers, very interesting. Did they happen to mention any other bikes in the works? Maybe a 500 Meteor or the likes? They hit the ball right out of the park with this one. Really proves the relevance of RE into the future. Love it! Thanks.
@@forgottenmotorcyclesRE is working on meteor 650 with 650 cc engine of interceptor 650. You can search for spy shots of the motorcycle it has been spotted testing a few times on the road.
Love it when someone is totally enthralled by a bike..I will have one of these next year changing from my lovely Tmax but it's time to go back to a good basic motorcycle and I'm looking forward to torquey single as I'm past the big custom scene, the crazy power and electronic gizmo stuff too. Riding modes and traction control are part of my riding skills and I don't need a button on the bars to keep me safe on the wet! Great bike
Wished this had come with the Himalayan's 410cc mill producing 24hp and hopefully a 500cc and 650cc iteration will also be launched. Would have been 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.
You are right. Some friends and I talked about this with the Himaly motor. I'm guessing your correct about the wider range of product line variances. Can't wait to see the new models!
@@forgottenmotorcycles Spyshots of the Shotgun, Roadster, Hunter and Classic are all over the net. They could be closing up on their launch pretty soon. RE has stated that they would launch one motorcycle every quarter for the next few years. BSA motorcycles, just like Jawa, Peugeot motorcycles and Yezdi are owned by Mahindra. Rumours are that the 650cc BSA motorcycle is nearing production and will be launched in the UK by the end of the year. It is believed to be a single cylinder motor producing around 50hp and 50 Nm of torque. Will be manufactured in India and assembled in the UK. Launch in India is still not certain, so it may reach stateside even before landing up on our shores. Waiting for its spyshots to appear on the web. The return of Yezdi motorcycles is also eagerly awaited here in India with spyshots of a motorcycle nearing production seen all over the web. The Jawas would have been a good launch there to compete with the Meteor. Their Jawa Perak bobber uses a 334cc liquid cooled mill producing 30hp and would have been very capable.
Thank you for the amazing video! Just put a deposit down for the exact same bike today, going to pick it up on Friday :) I just passed the msf course and can’t wait to get started on the riding journey!
Hello.. i have been riding this from last couple of months.. must say its a masterpiece from RE.smooth engine brakes gear shift 👏👌just awesome.. love from india 🇮🇳..
@@forgottenmotorcycles RE 650 cruiser will be launched in near future... 2022 I think. It’ll have the same engine as that of RE Interceptor and GT Continental. You can search for leaked pics.
I really think it is a good looking motorcycle. And was absolutely amazed at how I ran so well. My experience with smaller bikes has been that they are peaky and don't do well at high RPMs. This one had a very good low power band and was able to go 70 with ease. Very nice motorcycle indeed. Wahoo!
I love the tail light , whoever designed it must have loved the look of the BMW R60/2 tail light as well. I would love to see a 500cc version or around that figure as a replacement of the BULLET in the line up for the US and AUSTRALIAN market. Nice test report.
I'm just speculating but believe a 500 is coming. Also, I think they'll reintroduce it as the new Bullet. Have also hear that they may be coming out with a 650 twin cruiser bike. Would like that too. Thank you!
I wish the Royal Enfield in Miami (closest to me) had the 350 Meteor. They have many Himalayans. But not one Meteor! I guess they figure with so many mountains and endless dirt roads in Florida, customers will prefer an offroad bike!
Too funny...Love those Floridian Mountains too! Am told that there a place down that way that over 300 feet above sea level. I'll bet that dealership will have some Meteor very soon. Have heard that there's a mid-July ship date nationwide. Wahoo!
@@erolyalim2911 I just bought my Meteor from Skyway Sports in Port Richey, had to drive down from Panama City, Florida to get her in my pickup truck, short bed it just barely fit in the back. She is home now and I named her 'Lil Thumper' because of her sound from the exhaust! Oh and I am not use to the heel toe shifter!
@@adventuresofdragonfly2231 Congratulations! Like the nick name you gave your new bike! Should be fun to ride around town. And since the styling is original and the Meteor is more of an exclusive bike in the States, I bet many people will admire it when you stop to get gas! Happy riding!
Nice review. I've owned mine a couple weeks now. Looks like the bike you rode might have aftermarket mirrors. Mine are round, and I will probably install some oblong mirrors to get a better rear view. I am going to put some better shocks and seat on mine after the first service. Overall I like mine, but it's really a low performance bike. I will watch closely for a 500cc model. A top speed of 65mph is not ideal where I live.
It's a great bike for what it is. Personally, I'd use it as a town bike or even a slower gravel road bike. She's small enough & as plenty of ground clearance to get in and out of places. What color is yours?
With RE's commitment to releasing a new bike every 3 months, maybe it won't be long before a 500cc variant is available. I agree with you about the top end, where I live you need to be able to keep ahead of the road trains.
@@forgottenmotorcycles I have the entry level Fireball Red. Fun lil bike. I took it for it's first service. Dealer recommends I rev it more ... I said OK....... ;) 3 year warranty, I'll rev it lots more...😂
@@lshort8842 Was there a reason he said to rev it more? Because it didnt need any valve adjustment? How many miles on yours when you went in for first service? I am seriously considering one, but I would like to take a demo ride first..........and none are available around here yet as far as I know.
@@davetrabert6992 Howdy Dave. I complained to the dealer about the top speed. He took it out and CLAIMED he got it to go 75MPH. He is 6' tall and 225 pounds. I'm a little heavier. He thinks I have been short shifting it, and I admit I have been taking it easy as required for breakin. The valves were good, according to the dealer. Now I'm gonna run the piss out of it if and when I need to go faster. I have not see 75 mph, however. ;)
Was told that they would have the full lineup this July. Sales person mentioned the Supernova specifically. I think that is one heck of a nice bike with its windshield, backrest, chrome and fancy paint. Can't wait to see one in real life. Wahoo!
Had one for about 2 months now and loving it - the only thing that drives me nuts is the short/low angle of the toe shifter. It's impossible to get your toes under there unless you have small feet and you're wearing a slim shoe! I know it's easy enough to use the heel shifter instead, but being forced to use it is a bit annoying. Ah, and the Tripper app is completely useless! Far too buggy and finicky to use.
Interesting. I didn't get to try the app in the short time I had the bike. Wondered what it was like to live with. Thanks. On the heel/toe shifter. That's probably going to be a point of contention for a few people and I understand that. Personally, I did like it but I've had them before. You'll have to keep me posted on how the Meteor works out for you. Love that bike!
@@forgottenmotorcycles I really do hope they sort out the Tripper app issues, as it's such a great selling point for a relatively low-cost bike! All in all I can live with using the heel shifter, it's certainly not a deal-breaker for me, but it is a little unnerving when my foot is large enough to have contact with both shifters at the same time. :)
@@ashleyl.4611 kind of a crazy thing. I've owned many motorcycles in my life. Currently have a Harley and an 1100 Honda but for some reason I would really like to have this new meteor. I think they're going to sell a million of them. Which model did you get?
@@forgottenmotorcycles I went with the Stellar Black - I like the pop of colour in the Fireball Red/Yellow, but I suppose I prefer the classic look. :) I think if/when RE can shake off that reputation from a while ago of dodgy manufacturing (certainly from the 650 twins onward they've been kicking goals) then I completely agree about them selling a million, the Meteor really nails it for people wanting a simple, affordable, fun urban cruiser.
Yes, the stellar black is a beautiful bike. You're right about the new RE's versus the old too. I've driven the 500 bullet and will say that the 350 meteor is an absolutely modern bike compared to it. Wahoo!
Royal Enfield can go any road in any conditions if bike can go through Indian roads then it can go through any roads in the World, I have also thunderbird the metor has different chassis and new 350cc engine and thunderbird has old 350cc engine which is not refined at all but Royal Enfield engines are really robust bikes has zero issues regarding engine, in india peoples ride 30-40 years old RE bikes without any maintenance 😅
I wouldn’t be happy if I was receiving that bike, the running in procedure says it shouldn’t be run at more than 44mph in 5th gear for the first 300 miles. This is very important on Royal Enfield’s as the engines are not run at the factory the way Japanese or European bikes are and if you want to bed the engine components in correctly and ensure the engine runs smoothly and reliably then the procedure needs to be followed carefully. The maximum speeds in each gear given in the owners manual and varying the speed by 10%, avoiding full throttle and not labouring the engine as well as not running it for more than 1 hour continuously are very important.
Rode this beautiful bike around town mostly. The road run was very short. RE has a hit on their hands with this one. Wondering if they are going to make a 500 Meteor?
@@forgottenmotorcycles unlikely, they would have to develop a new engine. In India where the overwhelming majority of Enfield are sold the 350 engine size sells way, way more than the 500. The bikes are really designed for the Indian market, the rest of us are lucky that they choose to sell some bikes to be sold to the rest of the world. They could chose to make a Himalayan with the 650 twin engine from the Interceptor. I have a euro 4 Himalayan which has similar performance to the new meteor.
@@sergentcolon1 I don't know enough about the engines to say whether it's a new design or not for sure. The salesman and the mechanic told me it was all new engine. Have also seen several Indian videos touting the engine is all new. Have not been able to ride the Himalayan yet but I'm looking forward to that soon. It looks like a beautiful bike. Thanks
Yes, I walked in the door of Baxter Cycle and it was sitting there, right next to the Meteor. I don't think that was a coincidence. I've got a true weakness for old Sportsters. Here is the video I made of that 59 XLCH.ua-cam.com/video/Y5P10d5i-tE/v-deo.html Thanks!
The bike had great brakes for a 350. Thinking they worked better than the brakes on my Shadow. I'm all for ABS. Does Dual Channel mean that both the front and the back have ABS? Thanks
ABS has been made mandatory for two-wheelers in India above 150cc.. and the world is benefiting from these economies of scale. Pretty much every motorcycle exported to the US from India carries Dual channel ABS now.
@@forgottenmotorcycles i think in time these tings could change.i remember honda insisting that valves be checked on 1st service.not any more on that model
No, it's not amazing that a mid size motorcycle has a main stand, in my day virtually all bikes had em, it's only more recently with the sports bikes has its use declined
Now when you ride the Bullet 500 you will get a feel for how the bike from the 3rd world country has evolved in 10 years , the Bullet is primitive , a design from 60 years ago , for me it's so primitive it's endearing but from your review I'm guessing radically different
@@interstellargod6959 --- Keith stopped by to do a review on my Bullet to see the differences between Bullet & Meteor , the video will be posted shortly
@ Rob !!! Third world lol !!! Still watch prehistoric bbc crap propaganda about Asian countries !!! If you belong from UK, remember it's an Islamic institution now !!!
In most European countries we have a 40-50 mph legal limit, with 65 mph on the motorways. It also must comply with A2 and be Euro5 certified. It's not made for the US market, it's designed for India and Europe, hence the rickrack gear shifter.
Thanks for the review. For grins, watch this India towing test by the Meteor 350 (yes, a small car towing test at time 7:35): ua-cam.com/video/HQCaXst_wNQ/v-deo.html
Cool ! The bike will be launched on 07/06 in Brazil... I'm already on the waiting list. Thanks for sharing your opinion... It helped a lot!
It's a bike to fall in love with. Lots of low-end torque with an engine that really smooths out at speed. Love it!
Congrats Bro. I will get mine next week.
Congratulations bro. Best wishes with your new toy!
Parece uma boa moto, mas vai depender do preço que vão praticar aqui e, principalmente, do pós venda. Pelo que vem ocorrendo com as Himalayans, fico com os dois pés atrás.
@@wgcvirtual Você está certo. A garantia da motocicleta americana é muito boa. Deixe-me saber como está a moto em seu país. Obrigada!
First, sweet Sportster, my first Harley was a shovel. I really like like them. I have owned many Enfields and I have no doubt the Meteor will be a great bike for many at all levels of riding experience. Just like Harleys , Enfields have character and soul. This is my first visit to your channel and I will be back. Great review. Thanks. Rick, Phoenix , AZ.
Right on. Love every RE I've ever rode. Each one has a soul of its own. Wonderful bikes!
Best looking sportster I think I've seen!!
Visit your channel first time. I am RE Interceptor owner in NZ. Previously had Classic 350cc in India. Thank you for the lovely video 😊
Welcome aboard! Love the RE Interceptor and would love to visit NZ too. Rode a 500 Bullet for the first time a few weeks ago. What an interesting bike. RE is about to have another growth spurt. Beautiful!
Excellent review of a great looking motorcycle. I really dislike modern naked bikes with their plastic 'transformer' look and so the look of the Meteor really appeals to me. Hoping to test ride a Meteor soon, my pick is the Stellar. RE have a winner on their hands & will sell millions of these bikes. Probably the only thing you didn't mention was the forward position of the pegs, the low seat height & this was the base of three variants. Thanks for posting.
I can't say enough good about this bike. Love the looks, the sound, the handling and the very smooth easy power band too. An excellent motorcycle. Please let me know how you get along with yours. Thanks!
You have to give credit to RE. They are releasing stunning bikes to look at and keeping them very reasonably priced in today's market. Great blend of classic, drop dead looks and modern, convenient touches.
As the owner of a 2021 Himalayan, I can't say enough good things about RE.
I don't get how most other motorcycle manufacturers (HD comes to mind) seem to think everyone that wants to ride a motorcycle is made out of money...bigs props to RE!
Absolutely love my 21 Himalayan. Put about 70 miles on her today. I agree, RE makes great bikes for the best price...and with an amazing unlimited miles warranty too!
I met one of the engineers ( it was designed in the U.K.) a few years ago who told me that the the bikes in the planning stage were something special. It would appear that he was not far from the truth.
BTW, your review is the most informative of those that I have watched. You were the only reviewer to mention the centre stand.
Would love to visit with the engineers, very interesting. Did they happen to mention any other bikes in the works? Maybe a 500 Meteor or the likes? They hit the ball right out of the park with this one. Really proves the relevance of RE into the future. Love it! Thanks.
@@forgottenmotorcyclesRE is working on meteor 650 with 650 cc engine of interceptor 650. You can search for spy shots of the motorcycle it has been spotted testing a few times on the road.
@@yashchandravanshi yes, I did do a Google search on that after reading your initial post. Thank you very much can't wait for that to come out.
a few of the designers and engineers are ex Hinckley Triumph and you can tell.
Great vídeo. I'm in Brazil too. On the waiting list
Fabulous. Let me know how you like it. Wahoo!
Love it when someone is totally enthralled by a bike..I will have one of these next year changing from my lovely Tmax but it's time to go back to a good basic motorcycle and I'm looking forward to torquey single as I'm past the big custom scene, the crazy power and electronic gizmo stuff too. Riding modes and traction control are part of my riding skills and I don't need a button on the bars to keep me safe on the wet! Great bike
It's a beautiful bike. Would love to have one. :-)
Had a ride with this today . Got a yellow one on order .Outstanding .
I think it's a great bike. You'll love it. Where abouts are you from?
@@forgottenmotorcycles Addingham UK . which is in North Yorkshire .
@@peterbye82 I am from West Ryde ,so there ,lol
Wished this had come with the Himalayan's 410cc mill producing 24hp and hopefully a 500cc and 650cc iteration will also be launched. Would have been 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.
You are right. Some friends and I talked about this with the Himaly motor. I'm guessing your correct about the wider range of product line variances. Can't wait to see the new models!
@@forgottenmotorcycles
Spyshots of the Shotgun, Roadster, Hunter and Classic are all over the net. They could be closing up on their launch pretty soon. RE has stated that they would launch one motorcycle every quarter for the next few years.
BSA motorcycles, just like Jawa, Peugeot motorcycles and Yezdi are owned by Mahindra. Rumours are that the 650cc BSA motorcycle is nearing production and will be launched in the UK by the end of the year. It is believed to be a single cylinder motor producing around 50hp and 50 Nm of torque. Will be manufactured in India and assembled in the UK. Launch in India is still not certain, so it may reach stateside even before landing up on our shores. Waiting for its spyshots to appear on the web.
The return of Yezdi motorcycles is also eagerly awaited here in India with spyshots of a motorcycle nearing production seen all over the web.
The Jawas would have been a good launch there to compete with the Meteor. Their Jawa Perak bobber uses a 334cc liquid cooled mill producing 30hp and would have been very capable.
@@forgottenmotorcycles Like that 4hp will make a difference 😂
RE is going to lauch 650 shotgun.
Great video! I just bought mine last Saturday here in Brazil, couldn't resist after seeing this beauty in person ((: amazing bike
Congratulations! Perfect bike in so many ways. Wahoo!
Thank you for the amazing video! Just put a deposit down for the exact same bike today, going to pick it up on Friday :) I just passed the msf course and can’t wait to get started on the riding journey!
I'm sure you'll like that nifty bike. Let me know how it goes. Post videos of it if possible. Thanks!
Great video
Gonna get one now
Here in the Uk
Thanks for that
You're gonna love it!
Takes a lot of styling cues from the Sportster it seems to me. Also noticed when you get off the gas an eco symbol comes upon the display. Nice
Yes, definitely has cruiser styling. Did notice the Eco light myself. Not sure what that is. I'll have to ask the dealer next time. Thanks!
Hello.. i have been riding this from last couple of months.. must say its a masterpiece from RE.smooth engine brakes gear shift 👏👌just awesome.. love from india 🇮🇳..
I really enjoyed riding this bike and look forward to a spin on the other Meteor models. Am hoping there will be a Meteor 500 too. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles there will be a meteor 650..
@@mannysidhu7723 I hope there will be. They're great motorcycles.
@@forgottenmotorcycles RE 650 cruiser will be launched in near future... 2022 I think. It’ll have the same engine as that of RE Interceptor and GT Continental. You can search for leaked pics.
I think RE Shotgun 650 is coming
Thank you
You're welcome
Nice review. Thank you from Assam, India
Thanks for watching!
Nice looking bike.
I really think it is a good looking motorcycle. And was absolutely amazed at how I ran so well. My experience with smaller bikes has been that they are peaky and don't do well at high RPMs. This one had a very good low power band and was able to go 70 with ease. Very nice motorcycle indeed. Wahoo!
I have started saving money to bye this bike. I hope next year on this I can buy it.
It is a worthwhile goal. Best of luck to you!
I love the tail light , whoever designed it must have loved the look of the BMW R60/2 tail light as well. I would love to see a 500cc version or around that figure as a replacement of the BULLET in the line up for the US and AUSTRALIAN market. Nice test report.
I'm just speculating but believe a 500 is coming. Also, I think they'll reintroduce it as the new Bullet. Have also hear that they may be coming out with a 650 twin cruiser bike. Would like that too. Thank you!
RE 650CC shotgun is going to launch soon.
Great looking bike, can't wait to test ride one.
These are great bikes. I love the new Meteor.
Such a pretty bike
You are correct! :)
The place where you live is just awesome
Thank you!
great review! i really really want one.
I rode the Royal Enfield Meteor Supernova today. Love these bike! Should have a video on the Supernova version in a few days. Beautiful bike!
I wish the Royal Enfield in Miami (closest to me) had the 350 Meteor. They have many Himalayans. But not one Meteor! I guess they figure with so many mountains and endless dirt roads in Florida, customers will prefer an offroad bike!
Too funny...Love those Floridian Mountains too! Am told that there a place down that way that over 300 feet above sea level. I'll bet that dealership will have some Meteor very soon. Have heard that there's a mid-July ship date nationwide. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles Thanks for the information! I will definitely check their inventory in July! Keeping my fingers crossed!
The Meteor has 17 cm ground clearance which is more than most street bikes…so might be good for a little bit off road use, too😂
@@erolyalim2911 I just bought my Meteor from Skyway Sports in Port Richey, had to drive down from Panama City, Florida to get her in my pickup truck, short bed it just barely fit in the back. She is home now and I named her 'Lil Thumper' because of her sound from the exhaust! Oh and I am not use to the heel toe shifter!
@@adventuresofdragonfly2231 Congratulations! Like the nick name you gave your new bike! Should be fun to ride around town. And since the styling is original and the Meteor is more of an exclusive bike in the States, I bet many people will admire it when you stop to get gas! Happy riding!
Yup 27 Nm torque helps with that relaxed riding
Yes it does!
Is It Really 27NM torque In Meteor ?? I don't believe.... It Gives Only 17NM. RE is cheating.
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Perfect review ❤️
Great motorcycle. Thanks!
The Thump is back. Dug dug dug dug dug dug dug
This little thumper does it well!
Good information
Thanks
Nice review. I've owned mine a couple weeks now. Looks like the bike you rode might have aftermarket mirrors. Mine are round, and I will probably install some oblong mirrors to get a better rear view. I am going to put some better shocks and seat on mine after the first service. Overall I like mine, but it's really a low performance bike. I will watch closely for a 500cc model. A top speed of 65mph is not ideal where I live.
It's a great bike for what it is. Personally, I'd use it as a town bike or even a slower gravel road bike. She's small enough & as plenty of ground clearance to get in and out of places. What color is yours?
With RE's commitment to releasing a new bike every 3 months, maybe it won't be long before a 500cc variant is available. I agree with you about the top end, where I live you need to be able to keep ahead of the road trains.
@@forgottenmotorcycles I have the entry level Fireball Red. Fun lil bike. I took it for it's first service. Dealer recommends I rev it more ... I said OK....... ;) 3 year warranty, I'll rev it lots more...😂
@@lshort8842 Was there a reason he said to rev it more? Because it didnt need any valve adjustment? How many miles on yours when you went in for first service? I am seriously considering one, but I would like to take a demo ride first..........and none are available around here yet as far as I know.
@@davetrabert6992 Howdy Dave. I complained to the dealer about the top speed. He took it out and CLAIMED he got it to go 75MPH. He is 6' tall and 225 pounds. I'm a little heavier. He thinks I have been short shifting it, and I admit I have been taking it easy as required for breakin. The valves were good, according to the dealer. Now I'm gonna run the piss out of it if and when I need to go faster. I have not see 75 mph, however. ;)
beautiful bike by a 100 year old company
Yes indeed!
Yes. RE will be 120 years by next year and only company which is in continuous production for that many years.
01:03 never film on an empty stomach 😊
Lol
@@forgottenmotorcycles loved the review, wish i could afford one someday.
❤️ from india
Bought the same color. Just wow🔥
Torque: 27Nm
Hot ride 😉😅
It's a great bike. Let us know how it goes. Thanks!
@@forgottenmotorcycles o boy o boy! It's just been amazing ride. It glides on highway.
@@raghavbhavsar828 I agree. Very smooth on the highway. I do like this bike!
Nice bike indeed. Do you know when Supernova version is coming? Also any word on new Classic 350?
Was told that they would have the full lineup this July. Sales person mentioned the Supernova specifically. I think that is one heck of a nice bike with its windshield, backrest, chrome and fancy paint. Can't wait to see one in real life. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles likewise.. hope to see it soon.. 👍
@@GunDaDost the Classic will most probably be the next launch from Royal Enfield in the next couple of months.
@@kyakaruvlogs2784 looking forward to it 👍
@@GunDaDost spyshots have been surfacing here in India and looks like ready for launch.
I just wish the battery and air filter covers were yellow too.....
That would be nice 😃
@@forgottenmotorcycles since i am interested in one if i do get it i may send the covers off for a paint job over the winter.
Had one for about 2 months now and loving it - the only thing that drives me nuts is the short/low angle of the toe shifter. It's impossible to get your toes under there unless you have small feet and you're wearing a slim shoe! I know it's easy enough to use the heel shifter instead, but being forced to use it is a bit annoying.
Ah, and the Tripper app is completely useless! Far too buggy and finicky to use.
Interesting. I didn't get to try the app in the short time I had the bike. Wondered what it was like to live with. Thanks. On the heel/toe shifter. That's probably going to be a point of contention for a few people and I understand that. Personally, I did like it but I've had them before. You'll have to keep me posted on how the Meteor works out for you. Love that bike!
@@forgottenmotorcycles I really do hope they sort out the Tripper app issues, as it's such a great selling point for a relatively low-cost bike!
All in all I can live with using the heel shifter, it's certainly not a deal-breaker for me, but it is a little unnerving when my foot is large enough to have contact with both shifters at the same time. :)
@@ashleyl.4611 kind of a crazy thing. I've owned many motorcycles in my life. Currently have a Harley and an 1100 Honda but for some reason I would really like to have this new meteor. I think they're going to sell a million of them. Which model did you get?
@@forgottenmotorcycles I went with the Stellar Black - I like the pop of colour in the Fireball Red/Yellow, but I suppose I prefer the classic look. :) I think if/when RE can shake off that reputation from a while ago of dodgy manufacturing (certainly from the 650 twins onward they've been kicking goals) then I completely agree about them selling a million, the Meteor really nails it for people wanting a simple, affordable, fun urban cruiser.
Yes, the stellar black is a beautiful bike. You're right about the new RE's versus the old too. I've driven the 500 bullet and will say that the 350 meteor is an absolutely modern bike compared to it. Wahoo!
Royal Enfield can go any road in any conditions if bike can go through Indian roads then it can go through any roads in the World, I have also thunderbird the metor has different chassis and new 350cc engine and thunderbird has old 350cc engine which is not refined at all but Royal Enfield engines are really robust bikes has zero issues regarding engine, in india peoples ride 30-40 years old RE bikes without any maintenance 😅
I'm totally impressed with the RE brand. Great in every way. India makes wonderful motorcycles. Wahoo!
And you'll find the flap on the petrol cap is also chrome plastic, but at the price it's acceptable
I'll take a closer look next time. Thanks.
the cap works fine and the cap itself seems solid metal.
Nice bike but would be to small for me. Wish they had those type of wheels on the RE intercepted, instead of spokes.
You'd be surprised by how this bike rides. Main limitation of this motorcycle would be its limited top speed. Another great RE. Wahoo!
I wouldn’t be happy if I was receiving that bike, the running in procedure says it shouldn’t be run at more than 44mph in 5th gear for the first 300 miles. This is very important on Royal Enfield’s as the engines are not run at the factory the way Japanese or European bikes are and if you want to bed the engine components in correctly and ensure the engine runs smoothly and reliably then the procedure needs to be followed carefully. The maximum speeds in each gear given in the owners manual and varying the speed by 10%, avoiding full throttle and not labouring the engine as well as not running it for more than 1 hour continuously are very important.
All nonsense , there is enough proof that running in hard is better.
@@ekimandersom4478 not with Enfield. You think you know better than the manufacturer?
Rode this beautiful bike around town mostly. The road run was very short. RE has a hit on their hands with this one. Wondering if they are going to make a 500 Meteor?
@@forgottenmotorcycles unlikely, they would have to develop a new engine. In India where the overwhelming majority of Enfield are sold the 350 engine size sells way, way more than the 500. The bikes are really designed for the Indian market, the rest of us are lucky that they choose to sell some bikes to be sold to the rest of the world. They could chose to make a Himalayan with the 650 twin engine from the Interceptor. I have a euro 4 Himalayan which has similar performance to the new meteor.
@@sergentcolon1 I don't know enough about the engines to say whether it's a new design or not for sure. The salesman and the mechanic told me it was all new engine. Have also seen several Indian videos touting the engine is all new. Have not been able to ride the Himalayan yet but I'm looking forward to that soon. It looks like a beautiful bike. Thanks
Great Video, but that Harley in the background is so beautiful it is very distracting!
Yes, I walked in the door of Baxter Cycle and it was sitting there, right next to the Meteor. I don't think that was a coincidence. I've got a true weakness for old Sportsters. Here is the video I made of that 59 XLCH.ua-cam.com/video/Y5P10d5i-tE/v-deo.html Thanks!
here in Germany the service is every 10'000km and 191kg. if i'll get the money (4000euro) the bike is mine :_:
That's better than I thought. Hoping I made an error on the service numbers. I'll try to verify it. It's a great bike. Thanks!
@@forgottenmotorcycles is on the official site of RE Germany. :_:
If you find one available in Germany.
They cannot even deliver in India.
@@ekimandersom4478 i did read they are already here :-)
@@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie
I want one but i am struggling with the 20hp.
In Germany the average speeds are pretty high.
Nice review, nice motorcycle, and great fart
LOL! I think it was my shoe. ;)
@@forgottenmotorcycles it's ok man , it sounded great, happy holidays
It's got wheels and everything
Two :)
The sportster is more impressive. But I to own a Royal Enfield.
Sportster is a great bike too. Love both but one is a third the cost. Wahoo!
You forgot to mention - Dual channel ABS
The bike had great brakes for a 350. Thinking they worked better than the brakes on my Shadow. I'm all for ABS. Does Dual Channel mean that both the front and the back have ABS? Thanks
@@forgottenmotorcycles Yes, both front and back brakes have independent braking circuits
ABS has been made mandatory for two-wheelers in India above 150cc.. and the world is benefiting from these economies of scale. Pretty much every motorcycle exported to the US from India carries Dual channel ABS now.
@@pranay220 I'm all for good brakes. Thanks!
Goodvinformation
Thanks. It's a nice bike.
Valve adjustment intervals seems short.
I agree, it is. Wondering why that is and hoping they improve this.
@@forgottenmotorcycles i think in time these tings could change.i remember honda insisting that valves be checked on 1st service.not any more on that model
@@johnbellamy6449 when I did my first valve check everything was perfect no adjustment needed.
Why does the speedometer go to 120 mph when the top speed is only 70 mph? An 85 mph speedometer would make more sense.
Even a little bike needs to dream ;)
@@forgottenmotorcycleschange the power/ratio in the bikes power chip to increase speed by software.
No, it's not amazing that a mid size motorcycle has a main stand, in my day virtually all bikes had em, it's only more recently with the sports bikes has its use declined
Not sure how many manufacturer selling in the USA that have a center stand stock.
They all have them, just nowadays they make you pay for it extra.
And you need it if you wanna maintain the chain easily.
@@ekimandersom4478 I know I wish I had one on my old Ironhead Sportster. Would be nice for oiling the chain.
@@ekimandersom4478 extra for a center stand. So stupid. Here in India we get it as standard 🙏🏽
Indian company royal enfield ❤️
Love RE!
Now when you ride the Bullet 500 you will get a feel for how the bike from the 3rd world country has evolved in 10 years , the Bullet is primitive , a design from 60 years ago , for me it's so primitive it's endearing but from your review I'm guessing radically different
You've got one good looking bike. Can't wait to see it again!
@flyinbiker2001 ..You reply show your mindset and personality.... Bullet 500 is a awsome bike . people know what they are getting at
@@interstellargod6959 --- Keith stopped by to do a review on my Bullet to see the differences between Bullet & Meteor , the video will be posted shortly
@ Rob !!! Third world lol !!! Still watch prehistoric bbc crap propaganda about Asian countries !!! If you belong from UK, remember it's an Islamic institution now !!!
Personally I am not a fan of the base model, especially the yellow, I think the supernova is a better option in its two tone metallic paint
Can't wait to see the new SuperNova on the floor.
It's all about personal choices sir. Some prefer the fireball some prefer stellar and others supernova
The on-road price of this motorbike in India is USD 3000.
Very good price for a great bike. You've had them in India for some time. How does the bike do over time? Thanks!
4000€ in Germany
$4500 in the US, out door price closer to $6000
120km/h for a 350 is low. Its the maximum.
It is.
20 horsepower from a 350?. Sounds gutless to me. No matter how much tou big it up
It's an interesting ride for a low powered bike. If you want speed the Meteor is not the bike to ride.
In most European countries we have a 40-50 mph legal limit, with 65 mph on the motorways.
It also must comply with A2 and be Euro5 certified.
It's not made for the US market, it's designed for India and Europe, hence the rickrack gear shifter.
@@Airpang100 I feel the bike will appeal to city folk and short commute riders. Seems like a nice motorcycle.
Thanks for the review. For grins, watch this India towing test by the Meteor 350 (yes, a small car towing test at time 7:35): ua-cam.com/video/HQCaXst_wNQ/v-deo.html
Very cool. Thanks! Says something about that grip bar too. Love that new Meteor!
65 mph! On a new engine! Really 🤔
Very smooth at speed.
the rear fender area is ugly a/f my opinion ......
Two things I'm still out on. The tail light looks and how the shifter mechanism will hold up. RE has done a good job.
Better then the Rebel taillight