Such a great bike & I see in India you can get a heel toe shifter now so hopefully turn up on ebay soon.Meteor heel toe shifter won't fit.

Nice one mate! Cheers for the comment well said!

I’m very much hoping I have the same experience. I’ll be getting the red/chrome one as well and it’s replacing a Rebel 1100, which is a fantastic bike, but not my favorite.

Just bought three of these - me, son and friend. I've been riding since 1971, and this is probably the most fun I've had since then! I've owned and ridden a lot of bikes, but make no mistake, this one is a blast, and affordable!

@@scottboettcher That’s pretty great getting three at once. I wish I could convince a buddy to buy one! My friend liked riding it more than he thought he would. Many seem to agree with your sentiment. It’s my 14th bike in 15 years and probably the most fun, but I will definitely need a quicker bike to go with it in the future. Even something around 40-50hp would be enough once you’re used to 20hp. A 650cc would feel like a 1000cc by comparison.

Cheers mate having heaps of fun already i really need to get on a meteor! Hopefully soon! Hope youre well!

What Thomas Wert said! As someone who just turned 60, I appreciate my Meteor 350 for the same reasons you do... :)

As someone turning into 34 hahahaha and never been attracted into sport bike I really appreciated the 350cc from RE

Interesting. I’m surprised a RE engine is tight enough when new to notice a power increase later on!

Nice one mate thats great to hear!

Just bought three of these - me, son and friend. I've been riding since 1971, and this is probably the most fun I've had since then! I've owned and ridden a lot of bikes, but make no mistake, this one is a blast, and affordable!

Nice one mate! Thats really awesome to hear! Were only just getting started still early days! Cheers for the comment mate!

Thats an awesome story mate! And yeah the classic and bullets are like brothers very similar bikes!

How is this bike on the highway? I would like to get one but need to drive on the highway for 30 km.

Cheers bro! im looking forward to seeing those models here in NZ bro cant wait!

Still waiting on a 650 Classic, and 650 Scrambler. Royal Enfield seems to be doing expanding the model range on the 350's first.

@@dirkdiggler5164 cant wait to see the new 650 bikes in person hopefully not too far away now!

Nice one

Yeah mate! Really cool opportunity!!

Yeah mate wouldve been awesome to see a refined 500cc in the mix too! And yes im very lucky where i live its easy to escape the rat race and get on some roads where theyre usually not busy at all! Cheers for the comment mate!

Maybe they can't get a Classic *air cooled 500 single past the smog emissions tests.

@@dirkdiggler5164 yeah most likely mate! Bloody emissions tests ruin all the cool bikes! Wouldve loved to have lived in a world before all of that

Yeah man theyve really out done themselves!

Yeah i would love to see that too mate thatd be awesome! Cheers mate!

Mate 55 bhp bike is coming. Wait 😜👍

@@hakshayak2044 Really? It's great news! May I ask where did you get that information from? I'd like to read something about it. Thanks. Peace from Brazil. ✌

@@roadblastmedia Thanks for your answer, I'm glad to know that there are others that share the same taste and anthusiasm for beautiful bikes but, also, want them to be confortable and capable to perform comfortably on open roads, or righways aswell. Best regards from Brazil. ✌

@@felipedourado5721 If you can check RE Super Meteor or Himalayan 400cc. RE is planning to bring around 5-6 new bikes. In the next 2-3 years. It includes a 650 cruiser A City Bike A bobber Adventure Sport that would be 400 cc Himalayan producing around 40bhp. Some of them are in testing while others are work in progress.

Yeah mate awesome little bikes great for the money and too right the finishes are amazing!

Cheers John yeah its a little ripper! And ive seen him mate he makes great videos ive been subscribed for a while! 😀

Nice one mate! Love the black! The heel and toe would be awesome and really compliment the classic look hope you have heaps of fun on your new bike!

Have you had the dealership raise the gear lever 1 notch ? When I picked my Classic up just over 2 weeks ago the mechanic said he had raise mine and said he did that on all the Classic 350s. He said they were set too low from the factory, I use Forma boots and have not missed a gear change.

Cheers mate! Appreciate the kind words and yeah the vtr is so awesome so sad that i had to sell it might get another one day!

Nice one mate!! Great choice in bike!

Nice one mate! Great choice!!

Thats awesome mate! Its never too late to start!

Cheers mate!! Lotd of vids to come!

Haha nice mate!! 🤣 youve got alot of options to choose from now

Nice one mate!!

How is this bike on the highway? I would like to get one but need to drive on the highway for 30 km.

Cheers mate!

Cheers mate im going to shoot a few videos with this so be ready for more soon!

Awesome mate! Thats a hard choice to make i really like the Halcyon units! And i filmed thia video up north but im living down in the south island at the moment. Cheers for the support mate!

Thats awesome! Cheers mate! Hope you enjoy your new bike!

@@roadblastmedia Bought the bike last week and am very happy with it,it's in what others have called the Mars bar colours,ie Black red and gold.

@@morini500dave Nice mate! Enjoy!

Cheers tom! Thats actually a great question i wonder what itd look like if they made a car! Probably very beautiful! Hope youre well!

The 350 Classic is a great looking bike all right.

Cheers mate! Yeah its such a great little bike!

Wicked man that sounds cool as we will have to sort that out one day need to link up for a ride soon too! Find roadblastmedia on facebook itll be easier to keep in touch that way

Haha you know it all too well mate 🤣

Already to late for Vinny haven't you seen HIS driveway.He has been bitten by the R.E bug.

@@ruahinesrider Yes , We appear to have similar driveways just on opposite sides of the ditch currently. I look forward to riding mine at home again sometime in the next few years. Would love to have been able to go to the Kumara R.E. meetup , Going by the Y.T. vid they had a good turnout. Cheers 🍻

@@roadblastmedia Certainly do my friend. 👍🏻😁, Stay Safe.

@@LifetimeBiker I saw that,the South Island is definitely NZ's motorcycle meca.Aukland has a few members as well & were on YT the other day.350 build quality looks like the best so far.

Cheers mate its a great little bike for cruising! No need to go fast just enjoy the ride!

Cheers mate! Bloody well said!

Thanks for the comment mate!!

Great comment mate!!

Yeah bro well said!

Wicked mate! You might need to find a low mileage second hand 500 though thats what we did. Cheers for the comment mate!

Awesome mate hope you have endless fun on it! Classic 350 vs 500 video is out tonight! Cheers for the support!

@@roadblastmedia Super! I can't wait, for both my new bike and your video. A friend of mine went for a test ride on a 500 a couple of years ago, and came back with numb hands and feet from the vibes, which kind of put me off. I don't think speed is going to be an issue as that's not what it's about for me personally. I only passed my full license a month ago today, so this will be a step up from my 125cc...by a little bit anyway 😂 Take it easy now 😊

Nice mate! Youll love your new classic! And yeah i can see how some people would not like the heel shifter on them do you know if you can replace it with a normal one?

@@roadblastmedia I think it is possible but I manage to shift ok without using the heel part.

Cheers mate!

I know right! Such a great colour too!

Yeah bro will keep them in mind after riding this bike its real nice to have thicker grips

whell said

@@birdman9102 Did you get Grip Puppies or thicker grips?

Nice mate!! 😀

Cheers!

Nice mate! And yeah would probably be a bit small for a side car 500 might cut it though haha they look the part for sure!

@@roadblastmedia Definitely! A RE Classic with a nice sidecar would look so freaken awesome!!!

Cheers mate! I can see why it appeals more to older people although theres alot to like as a young lad too just needs to be given a chance

Cheers bro!!

Take one for a test ride bro beautiful little beasts!

Suppose u r on your way down to Vinnys for a burn.Expect to see all the specs and history of RE singles in the near future Dr RR.

@@daintree2455 Nah riding with Harley Davidson's today.Keeping up & being held up in twisties.🤣

@@ruahinesrider Harley Davidsons now are they the bikes that have Massey Ferguson engines? Ha ha

@@daintree2455 one Indian 4 Harley's & loud as.

Will be filming that video tonight bro!

@@roadblastmedia perfect looking forward to it.

Cheers bro! I live in Tauranga city bro most of my videos are filmed around the bay

@@roadblastmedia appreciate the reply, ta

Nice mate! Its a great little bike thats for sure! Haha i did the same I own a used Triumph Daytona 675

Cheers bro! Hope you enjoy your mew bike!! 😀

Cheers mate!

Thanks bro!! I will hopefully be getting my hands on one after they arrive in NZ! Love my Himalayan though!

Cheers mate!

Yeah mate! Great little engines!

Cheers mate!

Yeah mate this is a much smoother ride for sure!

500 is old-school original motorcycle with push rod engine, 350 is new gen ordinary motorcycle.

I use Grip Puppies & they are a perfect size not to big.Some leather wraps can be to thick unless your hands big.I had a carpel tunnel operation 20yrs ago & it got rid of the pins & needles up to shoulder but grip strength is weak & after 45mins got a saw throttle hand.With Grip Puppies I can go for a hour & half easily stop for gas or rest & carry on for another hour & half. Should be first mod you make on a R.E 650 definitely worth it.

Yeah mate theyve made them a whole lot better than the other bikes!

@@ruahinesrider yeah thanks mate. They seem popular but I don’t like the look of them. Probably get some domino or spider grips. I have them on my Ducati and they are luxurious compared to the RE ones

@@morri03 I seen the Domino grips & they great looking.

@@morri03 The Domino X 2 Throttle system with cams in it for better acceleration that Wildlife Moto did on HIS bike.Be good if you trying to get every bit of performance.I don't actually mind the stock switch gear that would have to be changed to accommodate Domino X 2 Throttle Assist.The plain Domino grips look great too.

Nice one mate do it! Youll probably ride it as much as the 500 🤣 and too right mate almost there!

Buy for daughter but ride yourself too.Be a great beginners bike & looks absolutely amazing. Vinny's Vintage R.B.M dealership.

@@ruahinesrider I keep telling Vinny he will own a dealership one day the way he is going 😀

@@truckerownerops All things R.E with R.B.M & Vinny's Vintage.😆😁🤣

Nice bro! You guys sure know how to make a cool bike!

Cheers bro!!

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Cheers mate!

Cheers mate! Haha ive filmed a few videos with this bike given you a shout out in one of them be ready for it 🤣

@@roadblastmedia ha ha mate I'll be watching

Cheers bro! I wish i could speak on those other brands but we dont have them in our country all i know is that theyre very good for the money hopefully one day we will get them in NZ

@@roadblastmedia absolutely bro, it'd a pleasure to checkout and hear your experience about these bikes, may be when they reach there someday. Thanks for your time to reply, appreciate it and looking forward to checkout your upcoming concent ahead. Cheers!!!!

Cheers mate lots of videos to come!

Hey man we dont get that bike here in nz. But looking at it online they look like pretty much the same bike so id say go for what ine you think looks better or speaks to you more

Cheers mate! Such a cool bike for sure

Cheers Brian! Ive already filmed the comparo between 350 and 500 i will be putting it up soon and hopefully soon mate be getting our hands on one in the coming weeks!

I dont know mate it seems silly hopefully you get all the colourways soon!

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Thats no good bro take it back to the mechanic

@@roadblastmedia thanks man . Need to check up right away .

Yeah it was sad to see they have removed it! Great little bike but they should have kept the things that really made it stand out as a classic

Depends on the engine bro 250 4 cylinder engines sound like F1 cars little v twins also sound cool! I agree some single cylinders dont sound the greatest but we just want a bit more thump to the bike it is very quiet

@@roadblastmedia I agree with that bro. And a bit more thump won't kill anyone provided its not raspy and abnoxious.

I know right absolutley love it!! Its a work of art!

I wouldnt say the classic 350 is a computer on wheels mate its pretty bare bones and meant for crusing just like the rebel 250 theyre both slow bikes! The japanese tend to make bikes a bit quicker than others but i think youve missed the whole point the classic 350 is a beautiful little commuter and its lovely to ride plus it looks a whole lot nicer than a rebel 250 the problem with the rebel is itll always be a harley look alike and not its own thing like the classic theres no other bike like it on the market. My point is youre not buying either bike to go fast so why even bring that up theyre both cool machines just enjoy them for what they are. I had a 2003 carby Honda VTR 250 that would eat both the rebel and the classic 350 for breakfast but then again different bikes and theyre all cool in their own way!

@@roadblastmedia I call the RE a computer on wheels (which also applies to pretty much all modern bikes, including Harleys) because of the EFI, ABS, and digital dash. Those all require computers, and a lot of sensors. It's an electronic nightmare. I own 7 bikes total. 5 motorcycles, and 2 Vespa scooters. All are carbureted, have normal brakes, and no digital instruments. Besides the scooters, the Rebel just happens to be the smallest of the bunch. I also have a Royal Enfield, a 2013 B5 Bullet. I bought it new. It came with EFI, but not ABS. I immediately replaced the EFI with an Amal MK1 Concentric carburetor using a kit from Hitchcocks in the UK. I also replaced the huge, heavy, cat con exhaust with a smaller non cat con exhaust from Hitchcocks. That made it run and sound like a proper long stroke British single. I don't have any tolerance for computers on motorcycles. I also get no enjoyment from smooth quiet motorcycles. Before the kit came in, I did try to ride it with the EFI, and it barely ran. It felt weak, it stumbled and hesitated. The carb and exhaust changed it completely. It pulled hard with no hesitation. It felt and sounded like it should. It is a joy to ride, and I have put almost 22,000 miles on it during the past 9 years. I would never have bought it if I had not known about the carb kit to begin with. I had planned to convert it before I even bought it. As nice as it is to ride however, it is still not fast. I ride it around 55-60 mph. Much above that and it sounds and feels like it will fly apart. Even being a 500, the little Rebel will outrun it. But speed is not what riding a motorcycle is all about for me. It's the experience. The sound and feel. I started out in 1975 at age 16 on Japanese bikes. Then in the mid '80s I acquired a 1966 Triumph Bonneville. That changed my whole perspective. I found that motorcycles do not have to be smooth, quiet, and boring. I have owned several vintage British bikes and Harleys since then. All carbureted. At 63, I have enough carbureted non ABS bikes to last the rest of my life. I would try a 2016 or earlier Bullet or Classic 500 with a carburetor. The difference between that and the 350 Classic is night and day. They even put a balancer in the 350, which the 500 doesn't have, allowing it to feel like a motorcycle should.

@@geraldscott4302 you sure do love bare bones riding mate i gotta hand it to you

I also have a rebel 250 . Beautiful bike . The best I have ever owned , and I've owned a lot. Simple design , bombproof engine , supremely comfortable , quiet and utterly gorgeous to look at . What more could you want . It's a 1999 model and I bought it last year at 2000 mikes ! Enjoy your bike .... You have good taste ..

Yeah bro but busy unfortunately still guna come down your ways though even if it means taking a couple holiday days

I think 350 Classic be way more comfortable bike & is the perfect commuter bike with a second bigger bike for Touring & 2up duties.You're in a great position to own a commuter bike & a 350 Classic will be a talking point in the coffee brake room too.500 will be collectable one day & could be a keeper a once a month ride bike while value increases.650 twin be great for touring & open road, motorways etc.If you enjoy moto camping a Himalayan will be a great commuter & touring adventure bike but it is so hard to resist the new 350 Classic.

@@ruahinesrider I wish I could have more then one bike. I had an interceptor, but it just didn't excite me as much as 500. The new 350s smoothness is very appealing, I just don't want to lose too much power ith swapping my 500 for 350.

For everyday commuting i would choose the 350 as it is much smoother but it is a little slower than the 500 up to 80-90 it feels about the same but above that the 500 has more left in it i would be doing a video comparing the two soon keep an eye out for it!

@@roadblastmedia will do and looking forward to it. I'll ask more qs then.

@@londo0 Having 2 R.E in the shed be great.I got a Interceptor & a Classic 350 be great but so would a Himmy for shingle roads & dirt roads.650 is ultimate touring bike but a cam upgrade in a Himmy isn't a major job compared to 650 & give Himmy 20% more power & a higher Cruising speed & tourqe.For me I live in the country surrounded by rivers & shingle roads so would probably go Himmy & if I lived in town definitely get a 350 Classic or farm bike & 350.Be good if you could afford all 3.hahaha😆🤣

Cheers bro!! Where are you located?

@@roadblastmedia taranaki brotha 🤘🏿 can't wait for more content keep up the great kiwi work🇳🇿

@@Str8outtahdub nice bro! Ive just moved to Oamaru in the south island! Will be doing youtube full time from now on so lots of videos to come bro!!

@@roadblastmedia can't wait my bro respect the Enfields🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

Possibly mate best to sit on one and see for yourself! Its a small bike but fits quite well for most people

No worries mate! And itll survive our motorways pretty easily but i just wont go much higher than our speed limits. Theyre two very different bikes! It more depends on what kind of rider you are i would say test ride both and maybe a few other options too all depending on your price range. Cheers for the comment bro!

@@roadblastmedia the thing is one is really reliable and more power (Honda ) and the other has so much character and cheaper and stylish (RE) , but I want to travel and explore. Thanks for your advice. Knowing the RE , in my position, witch one would you choose?

@@pabloriviello7737 if you were going to be doing longer distance trips with it and more adventuring style riding i would go the honda i have personally never ridden one but ive heard theyre a great all rounder have you looked in to the Interceptor at all? That combines the classic looks with power that will keep you smiling

@@roadblastmedia thanks for your advice again, if I get the Honda I will give it to you to make a review 💪 , keep moving your videos are awesome mate!

@@pabloriviello7737 sounds good bro stay in touch would love to go for a ride if your ever in town

I would think so mate! Its very easy to ride! And super comfortable i would say get experience on an older cheaper bike first just in case you drop it as easy and forgiving these are to ride theyre very beautiful and you would hate to drop such a nice bike

So excited for that!

The water cooled 450 adventure bike?

Yeah its a great bike mate. I didnt know that but im sure royal enfield as a company does not agree with whats going on

Both bro depends on your personal taste! All the colours are awesome

Agreed mate! Not really fast enough for your big highways great for city commuting but yes a more powerful one with these good looks would be awesome! Apparently a 650 classic is in the works

@@roadblastmedia agree although im more waiting for those 450-500 category engines, balance between power and weight, i was checking interceptor at dealer and was quite heavy

114 kmph or 71 mph

Probably will be kits for it in the future but the power gains would be minimal for the price you would pay to have it done! I wish they made these with the 500 still and maybe just gave the 500 engine a re fresh

@@roadblastmedia yes I agree a new version of the 500 would be much better.

@@roadblastmedia the classic 500 still has a lot more torque. I've been told the carbury Enfield vibration reduction plate makes a big difference in reducing the vibrations. Still not as good as a ballance shaft I would imagine.

@@andybryant1772 yeah mate 500 has way more punch but to be honest i really like the vibrations haha it feels more authentic but every day riding it would probably get old real fast!

@@roadblastmedia a high lift cam for these would be good. Sound like everything happens down low.

What do you mean bro? This is one of the easiest bikes ive ever ridden

@@roadblastmedia my cvt scooter is easy ...

@@dara_1989 haha well obviously bro but as far as full sized motorbikes go the classic 350 is one of the easiest to ride

I think so mate possibly some point this year!

Cheers bro!!

It could do a long distance ride very well its super comfortable but its not very fast and you wont find yourself going much faster than 100kmph but if you dont mind sticking to the speed limits it is an awesome bike very fun and very comfortable!

@@roadblastmedia thank you so much for the answer! That might my first motorcycle sooo I will see :) Ciao from Italy

@@Andrea-xh5qd no worries it would be so awesome to travel italy on one of these bikes such a beautiful country! Good luck on your travels!

@@Andrea-xh5qd Probably be a great bike in Italy Once run in properly do 105-110kmh all day & looks comfortable.Ride with Warro has done some 200plus km runs on HIS 350 Classic.He loved it that much he bought another & put upgraded springs on the seats of them.Great for country roads.

Filming a comparison video right now bro! But for now ill say the 500 is more fun but the 350 is alot more practical for every day riding and it is much smoother if i was to only own one i would probably be the 350 as it is much more friendly and nicer to ride

@@roadblastmedia Cool thanks for the feedback ! Ive got the 500, love the torque, and might well save up for the 350

@@tomstockell9481 no worries mate just finished filming the comparison video will try get that out tomorrow

Spot on vid man - I swapped out the 500 for this and heaps better in Sydney town - cheers

Cheers mate!

Nah bro made in India! 🤙

What a dumb question! Only ignorant people ask such a ridiculous question!

I can see why mate theyre amazing bikes!

Yeah mate the 500 is awesome both are very cool bikes in their own right! Sad that the 500 has been discontinued!

Me too!

Yup pretty much everywhere else in the world apart from the states these bikes are sweet as haha you guys got some high speed limits in some places