Revisit to the 2022 Royal Enfield Meteor 350
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2022
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Specifications for the 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350
ENGINE
Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Air-Oil cooled 349cc
Bore x stroke 72 mm x 85.8 mm
Compression Ratio 9.5 : 1
Maximum Power and Torque 20.2 BHP @ 6100 rpm
Maximum Torque 19.9 Ft/lbs @ 4000 rpm
Ignition System Electronic Fuel Injection(EFI)
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox 5 Speed constant mesh
Lubrication Wet sump, forced lubrication
Engine Oil SAE 15 W 50 API, SL grade, JASO MA 2 Semi Synthetic
Fuel Supply Electronic Fuel Injection
Air Cleaner Paper element
Engine Start Electric
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Type Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Front suspension Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear suspension Twin tube Emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step
adjustable preload
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 55.12"
Ground Clearance 6.7"
Length 84.25"
Width 33.3" (without mirrors)
Height 44.88" (without mirrors)/ 51.57" (with windscreen)
Seat Height 30.12"
Curb Weight 421 lbs. (with 90% fuel & oil)
Fuel Capacity 3.96 ga
BRAKES & TIRES
Tires Fr. Alloy Wheel - 100/90 - 19" - 57P (Tubeless Type)
Tires Rr. Alloy Wheel - 140/70 - 17” - 66P (Tubeless Type)
Brakes Front 300 mm disc with twin piston floating caliper
Brakes Rear 270 mm disc, single piston floating caliper
ABS Dual Channel
ELECTRICALS
Electrical System 12 Volt DC - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I am less than a month away from having my Meteor 350 for a full year. I'm 69 years old and I've had many bikes over my 50 years of riding. This little Meteor is probably my favorite bikes I have ever owned. It's the smoothest single cyl. engine bike I have ever
Marvelous Dennis 🎉❤ I just picked up sweet second hand fireball yellow a week or two ago... Simply loving it.. Feels perfect for North Thailand... Ride safe ✌
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55 year old noob and looking to buy Meteor for beginner bike. Thanks for video.
I have 5k on my meteor. Mostly hwy miles between Nashville and Lexington ky. I'm 6'2 265lbs.
I went on a test drive to get one for my wife. I feel in love with it.
So we bought two.
I've since then sold my street glide, my indian chieftain, and our two scouts. It kills the highway so easy, even when loaded up like crazy. I'm ranging 300 to 350 miles per tank. We'll soon be buying two himalayans.
Enjoy your meteors and be safe
I just cleared 1,200 miles on my Meteor 350. I’ve had it on the interstate a couple of times, about a 20 mile stretch near my house where the speed limit is 70 MPH. I hung out in the right lane, had the throttle flatlined and 72 was the max…..maybe a little more downhill. Highway’s where the speed limit is 55 or 60, it does just fine.
I’ve found it’s sweet spot is 45-55, it corners well and easy to maneuver. It will get up to speed for me from a dead stop very well.
Just a FUN bike. I’m 6’3 200 lbs (34 inch inseam) and I’m very comfortable on mine.
It really does just fit which to me is crazy. The one I was on was indicated 75 and holding, but I am sure if I stick a GPS on it we would find a small change. But to me it was just as happy there, but you are right the around town speeds of 45-55 its more than happy to just zip about. I really do want it.
Really appreciate this video and love your outlook on the bike and riding in general. Can't wait till you get your hands on a Super Meteor 650.
Excellent review, RH! Really appreciate your commentary. Most of the reviews of the 350’s have been really positive, but not too many reviewers have taken them on highways in the western US, so I found your insights extremely useful.
Yeah.... So.... I bought it too lol. Just yesterday.
@@RabidHedgehog congratulations man! I hope you’ll do a periodic update or two on your experiences with this bike. I’d enjoy watching them!
RE is becoming a unifying force for riders all over the world 👍
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Great review! It really is an awesome bike! I ride one nearly every day a bit south of you in Houston, TX.
Shoot I bought it. The warning at the end of that video was real.
Good review. Had mine almost a year and love it.
Hello, I am planning to buy one soon... Would you recommend it like honestly?
@@AlbenNovember for me, it’s a perfect bike. I don’t really go on the highway and for back roads up to 50 mph or so it’s perfect. I just did a one year update on my channel. I love the bike.
Thanks for the review. That license plate at 14:30 though LoL! 🤣
Great video. I’ve been off of bikes for about 7 years. Back surgery …My last bike was a 1500 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic. Great bike but a bit big for the type of riding I did. A dealership 60 miles away has one of these 350 Royal Endfields for sale. I’m older and am concerned about discomfort…might go look anyway..ha..
1200 miles on my new Meteor and I haven't gotten on an Interstate yet, been avoiding it, after this video I should be less nervous about it
The rebel 500 balloon tires felt like floating, the meteor 350 just sticks to where to point the nose of the bike . Lasts for decades that for sure timeless and beautiful design.
Some of that is in the suspension of the Rebel as well as it was a very choppy setup.
Just check out the Indian scout 100hp for a middleweight cruiser , man you certainly sold the sales pitch gonna save up for it, the Harley's do have the charm my friends have got the breakout and fatbob but the stock harley dont have the umph to go. You're right the scout might fit me , smaller dimensions than the softail . I've been watching your Harley vedios and they seem to need more input if you need to get away from the lights, might keep the 350 meteor for like 2-3 years and sell it to get the indian scout.
I like yr vids👍
Man we are definitely picking one up in the spring for my girlfriend! She’s coming off a TU250X and stepping up to this. EuroTek is an RE dealer now! Anytime you wanna ride around the OKC/Edmond area, shoot me a DM!
I have known that Eurotek was working on that for something like 2 years to finally get the product in. Maybe enough of these will be around and a gang will form.
I have done almost 900 miles on mine you can’t help but like this bike ..not sure if I would move up to the 650 version..🤔
as to holding speed at 72-75, yes its electronically governed, the engine could probably do more if allowed
Yeah it felt like it had more to offer but just stuck, very similar to the FTR which is hard limited in any gear to stop you at 124. I honestly believe it is to keep the engine from an over rev state for a long period of time for reliability purposes since engineers know darn well we the motorcyclists will try every single limit.
GREAT REVIEW ! What's tire air pressure recommend by RE? Also octane of fuel on the 350 engine?
32/32 unloaded and 32/36 psi loaded. Fuel... I only put 91 octane in it and never thought to look in the book.
Nice review, I have had my eyes on a MG V85TT. I am just shy of 6" 5" and since losing weight around 270lbs. I have the same inseam as you do. I plan to use it as both a commuter and also a Tourer when my big tourer is not as advantageous or I will be on unsealed pavement often. I was wondering how you like it and is it reliable.
I need to make a video on it soon. It has been a great motorcycle so far and has had zero issues since purchase and nearing 4,000 miles. It's comfy
Exc Review- I bet a sprocket change would help with highway speeds RPM... cheers
I gotta say nice bike , got my rebel 500 wanted a bigger bike maybe a ninja 400 ,ninja 650 or even a middleweight cruiser since I'm a shortie at 5'4 and sold the rebel for a royal Enfield's meteor 350. I just tried my friends softtail deluxe and felt I needed something like that but not too punchy.
A good secondary might be an Indian Scout/Chief as well. The Scout being that it is lower and narrower than the Softtail, the Chief would be in line with that as well in terms of size. They do have some punch to them as well like the 114 Deluxe.
As someone who is considering "downsizing" to the Meteor 350 and lives in N. Edmond, you had no issues with top speed? I won't be taking it on I-35 but would like to cruise to Pops and Rt 66 and have plenty of power to do so. *Edit. Hey, that's my church on the right at 18:49! BTW, Eurotek is now a Royal Enfield dealer.
Yep it will do Pops very well. I take it out to Arcadia all the time. Top end speed is 75 period on mine and I've gone I-35 down to downtown OKC frequently from Logan County with no issue. For what you're looking to do it is perfect.
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Kind of looks like what a sportster 300cc would look like.
Trust me, if you were around 5.10 the touring screen throws the wind into your helmet, it's OK if you are less than 5,8 or over 6"
That is interesting. Thanks for the insight on that. I felt no wind or anything and trust me that AGV helmet is so loud that when I bought the Shoei I am using when not filming I think I went deaf practically. So I would have known if there was some wind.
I think the only downside for me to commit to a Meteor 350 is the top speed (If it was a 400cc and top speed of 85mph it would be perfect). Luckily they will be releasing globally the Super Meteor 650. Will probably see it out by 2024' Given US is always the last to get any international models.
I am a fan of their decision to make the Super Meteor, though for some reason calling it the Comet may have been a little better? I mean we could just all mode the sticker to say Super Mario too, but ya know. But I cannot wait for that one to come out. My favorite rides so far from Royal Enfield were the 650 Interceptor and the Meteor so literally combining the two is dangerous for my wallet.
Hey, do you guys know when the Meteor 650 is gonna go on sale in the USA? Still can't find any. Seems like the perfect bike! Everything is just right!
How would you compare the Meteor to the Suzuki S40?
The S40 is not as refined as the Meteor as it has more vibes and heck, we cracked two license plates just riding around with it from the shakes. No kidding. It is also narrower, shorter, less fuel capacity, and carbureted. It is faster and a lighter by like 40lbs oddly and has a lower maintenance belt drive. What the Meteor benefits from is time. The S40 being a product of the 80s with hardly any change and a larger displacement and lighter weight and manages 20MPH more while being less fuel efficient due to its very odd 5th gear being hardly better than 4th, worse braking due to the old drum rear setup and smaller front disk up front. Zero ABS option, worse suspension, worse stock seat, sometimes awkward fueling in high heat situations. The Meteor will win in comfort, ease of operation, better handling and suspension all the way around, better braking. I like the wider machine and the more feet straight down than the feet forward S40 as well. So, I would sacrifice the two major pluses of the S40, speed and belt drive, to get the Meteor every time.
Thanks for the reply. We have 2 Savages/S40’s and yes they are a little buzzy at 60mph. I was curious about how much difference there is as far as acceleration. I new the top speed would be less but how about 0-60? Unfortunately I live around 5-6 hours from a RE dealer so I can’t easily go for a test ride. But I really like the look of the bike , and I haven’t really seen any negative reviews.
But is it better to ride than your v7 850?
Equal comfort, unequal handling and speed. That does go to the V7, which I actually sold along with my CX500 to get a V85TT, which shockingly gets better fuel economy and has much more storage space.
@@RabidHedgehog I am still riding a 2018 v7 III carbon shine that I got in 2020. I did test ride the v7 850. It's very nice, a bit smoother and more refined than the v7 III. However, I don't want a matte finish like all the Stone versions have and although the special has gloss paint, I don't want spoked wheels. So the want to buy it wasn't strong and I hoped at some point MG would produce a more unique livery like my carbon shine edition and they have for 2023; the v7 stone special edition and I am tempted.