Royal Enfield Meteor 350 - First Ride
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2023
- After riding the Super Meteor 650 it was only fitting to compare it to it's smaller brother the Meteor 350. A classic engine in a classic frame design with a laid back cruiser riding position should make for a very relaxing ride.
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I have this exact model and commute on this in the uk in all weathers (mainly wind and rain) and am going to mention some things that dont get mentioned on other reviews. The meteor model has full size mudguards and if you fit the royal enfield sump guard the bike stays cleaner than most in the wet weather wich really suprised me, i thought the toe heel gearchange felt odd at first but now im used to it dont think i could go back to toe up shifting (you can where any footware you like, i tend to wear rugged walking boots which wouldnt have fitted under most gear levers because i have tried it in the past and it aint good). The position of the foot rests is forward which basically means when you put your feet down in slow moving traffic nothing digging into your shins or calfs because their forward of your legs. Add this to the low seat height then standstill and slow moving controll is excellent. Unlike smaller cc japanese bikes ive had in the past you dont spend all your time going up and down the gearbox. The torque of this engine allso allows for slipping the clutch for instance going into or coming out of wet corners, others bikes ive had of around the same engine size would shudder to a halt under the same conditions so i love the bike love the engine love the slick gearbox and hope ive mentioned something different about the meteor, ride safe people😊
Awesome addition info!!
Me too, need to spray it down and gt85 most of it as it's so exposed coz.of all the salt on the Rd in Scotland, but with heated grips and over trousers it's an all year commuter
Very nice video. I bought this exact 2024 model in the same color and my name is Alex too, lol.
It is my first motorcycle , I am 55 and having a lot of fun cruising around in Cancun, Mexico in this beauty. It got the looks and plenty of power for the mexican roads. This bike is not about fast speed ,it's about the feel and the freedon of riding . It's light enough to move it around in traffic and fast enough to put a smile on your face on an open road. I simply love it !
The biggest mistake people who dont know these little 350 Enfields is.
They think the quality will be low because they are cheap to buy.
The casings and general build quality are as well made as many bikes and better than most .
Touring?
Ofcourse you can, it just takes longer to get there and gives you time to enjoy your surroundings.
But the things these J series bikes have that is vary rare these days with modern Tupperware nondiscript clones
Soul, character & honesty.
Perfectly said :D
Great review, had my Meteor for about 6 months and it just gets better and better 👍
Thank you, I also keep thinking about it :))
Very nice bike. Not only the bike itself is cheap but the equipment and accessors are many times cheaper then the premium brands. Full touring package with seat, windscreen, heated grips, crash bars, sump guard, back rest, proper original bags, large foot pegs for less then 1000€
I haven't looked at the accessories but I also heard for Royal Enfield they are cheap. Probably with 5000 euro you can make a nice little tourer.
You need supernova versión not firebolt
I have the same color and the same model. Bought this beauty in Dec last year. Perfect for Indian roads, and the feel is awesome. Super comfortable in long rides, awesome breaking system, perfect for those who like to feel the ride.
More horse power only means you arrive at traffic lights earlier, less power means you take in the beautiful scenery and look cooler!
Well said.
I am getting mind soon. Great video! Thank you!
I need to see that green in person, but I think I like it.
It does look interesting and I really like it.
This one i tested also ! Exactly this bike at Madras Iași!
I love your comments. You're a true entertainer too !
Thank you😁
It's a good bike for what it is. Throw a couple of saddlebags on it and a backpack on the back seat (if needed), it is a good, as you said, weekend bike that you can take on a three day trip. By the way, and this is just me, because I tend to be lazy I would consider and auto-blip...lol!
I like to rev it up in the downshift, I think it adds to the experience, plus makes the ride smoother. :D
I loved the landscapes that you were glifing through, Royal Enfield bikes are for those who like to explore the scenery and ride comfortably. You get a sense of connection with the road and surrounding environment. No urgency required! I myself like laid-back cruisers than the scary KTMs 😂
It's a great bike for a relaxed ride :D
Smooth sounding, quiet! Decent bike, but why is it Donnie seems more exciting to ride?! I mean, the wind on the windshield vibrating, being able to see the speedometer, all the perks you added, (heated grips, cup holder, iPhone mount, JBL, Cardo, etc.)! No room for all that stuff on the Enfield. Honestly, I’m sliding into the scooter camp for creature comforts. Honest & fair review. Best, Rola (Oregon / USA)
Nice video and review 😉👍🏍💨
Thank you! ☺️
@@RideWithAlex I'm from Serbia, but "multumesc" 😉
Very sexy bike! Btw, when you see people passing on a solid white line, like it's some sort of decoration, you know you're in Eastern Europe.
Defenetly 😂, you always have to remember, "illegal only if police there, police not there habibi everything legal!" 🤣
I love my Meteor! 😁❤🙏
Me too.. Fireball 🟡 yellow.. Perfect for here in North Thailand
*Crap Game* 🎉
I wand buy an Meteor,you have no Problems with Engine or other no?
Except for the engine, it looks a lot like the HD Iron 883.
Been following for a while, keep up the great work! :-)
Thank you!
Greetings from Brazil :)
Hello there!
Perfection! Perfect bike for relaxing routes in the city and the suburbs! I would appreciate if anyone knows how a pillion passenger affects the homogeneity (handling, performance, maneuverability) of the machine...
Haven't tried it with a pillion. I think the main issue would be the weight and the effect it has on acceleration. Handling should be decent even with a pillion the frame seems pretty solid to me and able to handle extra weight.
Bit slower to accelerate with a passenger onboard but top speed, lugging ability and handling are not affected. Only problem is available space, I put extenders on the backrest that moved it back a couple of inches, more room for the passenger.
fun! are you still filming near iasi?
No, I'm back in Bucharest. I will be at Râșnov next weekend tho :)
This is really great affordable bike ..
Yep, cheap and cheerful :))
🎉
Salut, Alex. Pentru o înălțime de 185 se pretează?
Hmmm, va trebuie sa mergi sa te asezi pe ea sa vezi cum stai, sa nu cumva sa fii înghesuit.
Nu cred. Mereu ma uit la review-uri cu Royal Enfield si cand am ajuns pe al tau... Hmmm drumurile astea par... familiare.. :)))))) Baaa asta e in Romania! Personal sunt interresat de un RE pentru prima motocicleta, mi se par atat de potrivite pentru drumurile noastre, ai idee ce locatii din Romania aduc RE Super Meteor 650 la noi? Mersi!
Salut, stiu doar pe cei din bucuresti ii stiu, poti sa suni la ei sa intrebi ce dealeri au prin tara.
How's the breaking system? Is it worth it?
Brakes are fine
Am o Honda Africa Twin si recent am testat cu RE 350 classic, mi a placut la nebunie ! M am gandit serios sa vand Honda sa mi iau Re. E ceea ce imi trebuie. Relaxare
Diferențele sunt mari între cele doua, dar dacă vrei ceva pe relaxare e aproape imbatabil.
looks like the Benelli Imperiale is a bit faster than the meteor so it may be a good alternative for commuters IMHO.
The meteor has the cruiser seating position, the imperiale is a competitor for the Royal Enfield Classic 350
@@RideWithAlex yes indeed! In France, for some strange reason the classic is way more expensive (5390€) than the meteor (4890€) so if you just look at the price tag the imperiale (4690€) is in fact in the meteor range 🤔
Alex te rog spune mi de ce un scuter de 300cm nu suna la fel ca o moto de 300 sau 350 ca aceasta? Ma refer la cruisym 300
Pei asta e un motor răcit pe aer cu cursa lunga la piston, un motor în stil clasic care produce cuplu nu cai putere. Un motor de cruisym este răcit pe lichid cu cursa scurta la piston, motor de turatie ridicata care merge lanun regim optim intre 5000-9000 rpm. La acest royal enfield daca ar avea turometru linia rosie ar fi la 6000 de ture. Sunt 2 concepte complet diferite de motoare de acolo și sunetul diferit.
@@RideWithAlex mulțumesc pt răspuns. Chiar nu știam de ce scuterele suna diferit de motociclete de aceiași capacitate evident
@@mirceacraciun4091 e din cauza transmisiei. O transmisie cvt lucreaza bine cu turatii si putere nu cu cuplu. Pe când o transmisie normala e fix invers.
@@RideWithAlex Perfect adevărat! Motocicletele clasice au motoare „lungi”, în timp ce scuterele moderne se îndreaptă spre „super-pătrate”, dacă nu greșesc.
Dar în materie de sunet, sunetul produs de exploziile din cilindru este amplificat de toba de eșapament, iar cu tobe diferite intră în rezonanțe diferite, de aceea concluzia ar fi că toba contează considerabil, esențial, în frecvența sunetului final, care modulează frecvența joasă a exploziilor din cilindru/cilindri. Auzim ambele frecvențe, dar cel mai des nu discernem una de alta pentru că ascultăm de plăcere, nu ascultăm de diagnoză. Argument simplu de înțeles: când toba ruginește și crapă, sunetul motocicletei se schimbă, dar nu și sunetul (exploziilor) în cilindru/cilindri. Iar dacă tot a crăpat toba, o schimbăm cu una... Akrapovič! 😄
How is this bike for commutes to work compared to a scooter?
A scooter will always be more practical and easier to use, but if you must have a motorcycle for commuting then this is a very good option.
Is there a special technique for getting the bike on the center stand? I put my foot on it and pull and pull. Up, back, both at the same time, I just can't get it to hop up on that stand.
Not really, same technique you use with all center stands.
@@RideWithAlex I must be too weak then.
To be fair, it does take some heft. Makes sure you really get your weight down on the peg as you lift and pull.
Hello everyone I like this model and this color, but I doubt if it will be convenient for a height of 183 cm. Tell me, who has experience, is it convenient with such a height? Or which Royal Enfeld model should I choose for my height of 183 cm?
Where was this filmed?
Iasi - Romania
Great bikes, love my one.
The new green and blue colour scheme looks terrible, well to me, anyway.
I like the blue 🤷🏻♂️
@@RideWithAlexI would take the side panels from the blue one. As the 350 is in yellow. I got the Fireball yellow. The side panel 350 is red. The tiny detail would be better , well I am fussy.😊
Benelli Imperiale or RE Meteor? Which one do you like better?
Hard choice, but I think I would go with the Meteor.
@@RideWithAlex Thanks! Great reviews! 👍
Its not cheap, when imported it costs aroud 870,000円
cheap or inexpensive, you decide 🙏
Very well put!
I love this motorcycle! I would love to buy one! BUT... It has too little power for the 350cc engine! Only 20HP?
- That's just a little more than a 125cc motorbike.
And like that's not enough, the worse part of it, is the price asked for it: more than 5000£/$/€ (with tax, etc.)
01:05 Where do you find this bike being sold at «about 4000»??
- Nowhere! Quit playing with serious facts.😆
With a bit more than 5000£ one can buy a 2nd hand Honda Rebel 500: which has the double of the HP, has a similar weight, similar fuel consumption (if not better due to Liquid Cooled engine), the typical Honda reliablity, etc.
It sounds like Royal Enfield is trying to establish itself as a Premium Brand like a "Indian Harley Davidson" with last century's engine types: lots of CC, high Torque, but lacking in Horse Power.
16:32 I have to disagree with you, mate! This R.E. Meteor 350 is NOT CHEAP AT ALL - pretty much the opposite - it's quite an expensive motorcycle for what it has to offer in return.
But i still love it!😅😇
Congratulations on your review!😉
Have a great week and ride safe!😎
Ride it first, and here it is about 4400 euro on the road.
I got mine Red Crome Clasic350 for 4200Eur on end of the year old stock sale. dec2022. +55eur regisstration and road tax +48eur OCTA ensurance 12month. Cheapest Honda 125 was 5300 so 😁