Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Introduction

Whenever we hear the name Royal Enfield, the bikes of the old days come to mind, which was made for long distances. In the recent past, Royal Enfield has faced stiff competition from competitors for its cruiser line-up, prompting this segment-leading brand to launch the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in the market in response.

Royal Enfield's cruiser lineup previously had Thunderbird's reign, which was introduced in 2002. It has brought in several facelift avatars over the years. However, the Thunderbird lineup was discontinued after the arrival of the BS6 emission standard. The company retired the name Thunderbird, and 18-year-old production was discontinued.

This decision was taken because, due to this, the company could only sell cruiser bikes in the international market. Royal Enfield wanted to bring a new cruiser bike to the market with a new name, a modern design and technology. As a result, the Meteor 350 was brought to the market; it has to be brought to the country as well as the international market.

Design and Style of Royal Enfield Meteor 350

The design of the New Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has been kept the same as the cruiser bike. As soon as you look at the bike, you start to remember your old long journeys or the journeys ahead. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a curved fuel tank, attractive body panels, circular headlamps, tail lamps, turn indicators and chrome in many places to give it a cruiser bike look.

Starting from the front, the supernova has a circular halogen headlamp with an integrated LED DRL ring. By the way, it would have been even better if there was an LED unit, although the throw of this halogen lamp is best for high and low beams. Its LED DRL could have been even brighter. The bike has a large 13.6-inch windscreen, which has been named the "Touring Voyager" by Royal Enfield. This windscreen can be adjusted a little for height, but this process will require additional Ellen's tools. In the front, a front fender is connected to the front wheel, as seen in other cruiser bikes.

Talking about the side part of the 2024 Royal Enfield Meteor 350, the 15-litre fuel tank is given in a dual-tone finish. On this bike, the supernova brown paint was given in the scheme. Along with this, the engine has been given a brushed aluminum finish on the cylinder head, the Meteor 350 badge on the side cover, and a large seat for the rider and passenger, as well as the backrest. Talking about the badge, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a new "Royal Enfield" tank badge which is kept in dual-tone black and chrome. It has the most different Royal Enfield Meteor 350 chrome exhaust, which further enhances the look of the bike.

Due to the two-wheeler rules of India, all the guards have also been given this bike. A grab handle has been provided on both sides behind the rider seat where the luggage can be tied for a long journey. The back has a circular tail lamp and a turn signal indicator, which makes the look of the bike even more attractive. A small lamp is also given on the rear number plate.

Engine and Gearbox of Royal Enfield Meteor 350

2024 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 features a new air/oil cooled, single-cylinder, 349cc (SOHC) engine, which generates a power of 20.2 hp at 6100 rpm and a max torque of 27 nm at 4000 rpm. It has a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox.

Instrument Console of Royal Enfield Meteor 350

The biggest change on the bike has been made in the instrument cluster. It is still a double pod cluster but has given the brand's tripper navigation function in the secondary display. Talking about the main cluster, it has an analogue speedometer as well as a small digital display that provides a lot of information. It gives information about the gear indicator, Odo, and three trip readings, clock, fuel indicator, service reminder, and echo indicator. The main cluster has a high beam, turn signal, ABS malfunction, engine check light, low fuel and low battery indicator.

The instrument cluster's secondary pod has a small TFT colour display, which is a standalone unit for the brand's tripper navigation function. Royal Enfield has partnered with Google to bring this feature to you. Tripper navigation can be activated by connecting with the smartphone, which can be used on the application provided by Royal Enfield. The brand has made it available for both Android and iOS. After opening the application on the phone, you need to click on the "navigate" feature, after which the phone can be added by following the instructions given on the screen. After being paired, you can put it in place and the display starts showing turn-by-turn navigation.

Brakes, Suspension and Tyres of Royal Enfield Meteor 350

The suspension system of this bike has a 41 mm telescopic unit in front and a twin shock setup at the rear, with 6 step adjustability for preload. Braking duties in the bike are done by 300mm single disc with twin piston floating caliper at the front and 270mm single disc with single piston floating caliper at the rear end. This bike has dual-channel ABS as standard. In the New Royal Enfield Meteor 350, 19-inch alloy wheels with 100/90 section tyres in front and 140/70 section tyres with 17-inch alloy wheels have been installed in the back. Both tyres are tubeless, which makes the long journey even easier.

Key Features of Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Tripper Navigation System, Retro Looks, Solid Build Quality, Dual-Channel ABS, Electronic Fuel Injection, Improved Build Quality, USB Charging Port, Smartphone Connectivity are a few key features.

Top Speed and Mileage of Royal Enfield Meteor 350

2024 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 can touch the range of speed from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds. This bike can reach its top speed of up to 120 kmph and offers a mileage of 35 kmpl which may vary according to the way the bike is driven and maintained.

Colour Options of Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Royal Enfield has introduced the Meteor 350 in seven wonderful and amazing colour options - Fireball Yellow, Fireball Red, Stellar Red, Stellar Blue, Stellar Black, Supernova Brown, Supernova Blue.

Price Range of Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in India

2024 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 on-road price is Rs 2.37 lakh in Delhi, Rs 2.45 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 2.40 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 2.43 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Royal Enfield dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.

Ex-showroom Price & On-Road Price

Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentages for the State Registration Charges.

Competitors of Royal Enfield Meteor 350

New Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is currently the country's most reasonable entry-level cruiser bike. It competes with the Honda Highness CB350, Benelli Imperiale 400 and Java 300 Twins in the Indian market.

Verdict- Should You Buy the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or not?

Royal Enfield is known for making the best looking retro bikes, and the Meteor 350 is no different. It carries forward the cruiser bike brand's heritage design and signature exhaust note. The New Royal Enfield Meteor is a revolutionary bike for the 350cc segment of the brand 350, which has been updated with new design, features, and performance. Its new design elements and hardware make this bike an ideal cruiser bike that travels long distances on the highway as well as runs easily in the city's traffic.

With this bike, the company has provided the privilege of customising it. This allows you to personalise your bike. Customers can prepare their bikes in various configurations. It comprises eight separate exhausts that are legally approved. It also has the option of touring with a footpeg and seat. The company is offering a 3-year warranty on all accessories. Adding up all these privileges gives the result as the best buy, and this feature-loaded bike is worth buying.