Royal Enfield Meteor 350 - The REAL REASON To Buy One!

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2 жыл бұрын

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a modern classic cruiser thats avalable all over the world including the UK and USA . It has a with a great sound and a chrome exhaust . It comes in 3 flavours being the supernova , Fireball and the Stellar essai. On test ride the top speed was sort of ok but we talk about that in this Moto Review.
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@Lanes-Explorer5733 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my Stellar since June and it bothers me not a jot that the top speed is limited to 70 - as we get older we grow wiser(hopefully!) and if you want a brilliant 350 for the pure enjoyment of stress free riding you won't be disappointed.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lanes, Im loving that your lovin the bike, and as i said at the review this if speeds not your thing this is definatly a bike for you Stay Upright LeEx Bobbymax

@dennishelferich8335 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a Meteor two weeks ago. Other than the test ride I haven't had a chance to ride it because it's the middle of winter here in Ohio. I have been riding bikes for 50 years now. The biggest were a couple Suzuki GT750's and a Suzuki GS1000. My days of going fast are behind me. I'm 68 now and this little Meteor checked every box for me. Smaller ,easier to handle, comfortable, and perfect for just puttering around on country roads. I have no plans to take it on interstates except maybe from one exit to the next which I'm sure it can handle. I was really impressed with the seating position, low seat height, and the smoothest single cyl. engine I have ever ridden. I can't wait for spring to get here!

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for you to get out on it either Dennis and truly hope you have a great firs ride when that day comes around. Until next time Dennis stay upright BobbyMax

@petehealy9819 2 жыл бұрын

I love your comment. I'm a Cali boy, but have been living in NKY the past 15yrs. Maybe a year older than you, same length of time riding, same history of big-dog bikes (including a Victory Kingpin I just sold a month ago), same desire to return to simpler bikes that are just a pleasure to ride. With any luck, I'll get my Meteor this coming week in Xenia. Good riding to you!

@thomaspetersen7073 Жыл бұрын

I have bought and driven about 30 different Motorcycles in the last 30 years. But one of them was getting so deep into my heart. Why? Because it is just a motorcycle with no technical overkill. It makes me smile on every ride with its wunderful engine, the comfortable seating position and its hole character. None of my further bikes had ever been so smooth and gentle, not even the Harleys or the Honda Cruisers. Accleration? Top-Speed? Totally unimportant on such a bike. But feelings? Yes, 100%. (and that for the price of a 125ccm-Scooter). That is the main reason for buying and loving a Meteor 350.

@kaushals4294 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely review, covered almost everything, but I'm, like millions, still waiting for RE 650 meteor..

@AdrianShawDrummer 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done 1500 miles on mine and I love it! A couple of mild tweaks such as air intake/filter improvement and FuelX Pro to fool the Euro5 compliant ridiculously lean EFI into injecting a richer fuel/air mix, torque and throttle-response are noticeably improved. It seems to be input from the ABS speed sensors that limit it to an indicated 74 mph. This is fast enough for UK motorways for short hauls. 85 would be nice and the engine feels as if it would be more than capable but it’s a Euro5 restriction. Makes me glad we left the European Union.

@petejones1957 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an informed review, Certainly a beautiful little bike, and a dream to ride, but I'm so so glad I didn't buy one last September when I had a test ride, and waited for the All New Classic 350. Saw one "in the flesh" for the first time today, and hopefully mine will arrive in a few weeks. Each to their own, and like anything else opinion is split down the middle, but for me, the pea shooter exhaust and spoked wheels Hark back to my youth., and the exhaust note is a little "thumpier " I believe.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey pete when you get it I hope your first rides a peach Bobbymax

@GunCollector007 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love mine!

@mrcalmunsham8204 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, as usual 👍

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr Cal your a true gentleman 👏 👍 👌

@johnalbrighton4569 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased my Meteor 5th June 2021 since then the weather has been pretty awful but despite this I've covered 800mls and I must say the meteor is a excellent motorcycle well put together with some nice design features I wasn't expecting much performance wise but the Meteor keeps up with traffic easily overtaking needs a. bit of planning I've recently taken to single cylinder Enfields they have character and charm other bikes don't The meteor engine is definitely more refined than the one in my Himalayan If I want to go motorway blasting I use my multistrada it's horse's for courses

@dolecycle6467 2 жыл бұрын

This is going to be my first bike! Purchasing in 3 weeks!

@9101201 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one last summer. It is a good buy for the price. lots of fun.

@wakashmukhim8616 2 жыл бұрын

Got mine weeks ago love it for now lets see how it goes in the years to come.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

What can you get out of it?

@Mark-el8sb 2 жыл бұрын

As a Meteor owner I'm looking forward to someone figuring out how to disable the speed limiter (Tec Bike Parts say they are working on this 😊). While speed isn't why you purchase this bike, something just doesn't seem right about artificially limiting the bike's performance.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mark thanks for your comment 👍 apart for the speed limit thing how do you find it to ride?

@Mark-el8sb 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoadRashTV I absolutely love riding the bike. Gear shifts are smooth (the heel/toe shifter is surprisingly nice to use), torque is good, handling is nimble. It's really an awesome 'little' bike and perfect for casual riding when a high top speed is not required😊

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Loos like it was a good buy then. Until next time Mark stay upright mate BobbyMax

@digitalsublime 2 жыл бұрын

In Brasil they removed the speed limiter. The bike doesn't go much beyond 120kmph anyways. I love the bike, and I love that is a small long stroke engine that is economical and torquey for that reason.

@digitalsublime 2 жыл бұрын

In Brasil the limiter is gone and the bike went from 120kmph max to 125ish kmph max in most situations. Why? Because is a long stroke, and that gives torque and fuel efficiency in return for low max speed. Also it should have a longer lifespan at lower rpm. I think when they release the super meteor 650 many will move on to that. Me personally, I love the low cost ridding, I love to go for a long trip without thinking in a budget or worrying about next service or putting to many miles and loosing resale value. It's selling like hotcakes, seems my sentiment is shared by many.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Metanoia low cost riding is definatly a big thing nowerdays with the price of fuel rocketing as it is Stay upright Pal BobbyMax

@nigelsnell9770 Жыл бұрын

Thinking about the limiter, it makes sense when you consider the warranty and reducing the likelihood of claims for engine parts. So, with that in mind, it should be able to do 80 miles per hour and still be operating within reasonable limits, the real limiting factor though, is coping with the increased wind pressure on the wrists, personally, I find that I'm most comfortable at about 60/65 mph, so the limiter doesn't bother me that much.

@Homer4prez 2 жыл бұрын

I got one in September 2021. I have had it up to 75 mph but usually just cruse at 65. I don't go on the freeway very often. Love to ride it on the back roads with lots of turns.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Shawn, first of all thanks for watching the review and your comment. Did it feel like it had more in it when you got it up to 75 or was that it and unrestricting it would make no difference 🤔

@Homer4prez 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoadRashTV Yes I could get it to 75 then the governor would kick in, so yeah I think it could do more.

@johnbellamy6449 2 жыл бұрын

i have a meteor super nova in the bronze colour .i love it. i think they are playing safe with the top speed etc. as its a new designed engine time will tell how it stands up to the abuse some will give it .

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey john first of all thanks for watching the review and your comment. I sort of get the feeling your right about the playing it safe thing until next time stay upright Mate Bobbymax

@AmitGupta-gd7sg 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, mine goes upto a tad bit above 120 kmph and that's in 4th gear. Reaches 90 easy on the 3rd , The 5th is either for show or we have to wait and see.... Till then, happy riding guys. Peace.

@fastestonearth1 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with the last comment I got 3 weeks ago meteor in yellow tinted screen brilliant bike I am 67 my first bike bike excellent ride not underpowered either, I love my organs 😎 you want to go bonkers crack on . I throughly recommend this bike comfortable it’s got low grunt alright it’s all about fun peeps, these days cameras everywhere it’s not about speed 😎🥂 nice video by the way 🥂

@archievthapa3593 2 жыл бұрын

I’m loving my RE Meteor Fireball 💛 soooooooo much

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

I was just saying to someone else when the super meteor comes out will you trade in?

@chrisweeks6973 2 жыл бұрын

It's a nice little bike, but the low seat height puts too much strain on my 76 y.o. hip/knee geometry. The Meteor definitely needs another 10 mph, as there's not enough in hand for getting out of trouble or getting past things like road-trains here in West Australia. With the State speed limit at 110 kph (68.3 mph) and our bumpy roads, the margin for error is very small indeed.

@lauriebloggs8391 2 жыл бұрын

Never mind missing the point, I'm just glad someone has raised it: 20bhp delivers elsewhere more than 70 mph. Why not here? Otherwise a gorgeous little machine........

@ronoldcross8189 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 250 Honda Rebel that gets 75mph. It would be nice if the Meteor would peg at 80 mph. It would make the expressways (freeways) a little less of a hassle.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

I just did a review on the Classic 350 and its the same.... woukd love to get a reason from RE as to why they limited it

@osmanalud2285 2 жыл бұрын

Hermosa moto

@Kemrer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@robbikebob 2 жыл бұрын

I really would want the hunter version if and when it comes out. Although my 30 years old 500 will easily get to 100mph. In this day and age, a 350 should be able to easily keep 80 mph. Then there is a bit of power left over on motorways when you just need to accelerate past that truck or get out of the way of the car that is about to sideswipe you. ...

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

I Looked into it a bit and a few people are saying in india (R E's main marke) they have to be limited to 70 and unfortunaetly we get the limited version to ...but im not sure if thats true

@robbikebob 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoadRashTV why limit a commet but not an interceptor? It can't be a complicated limiter surely unless it's mechanically built in from the factory. ..

@johnbellamy6449 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoadRashTV i read the other day that in Columbia they are being de restricted by the dealerships and will do about 90 mph.

@robbikebob 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnbellamy6449 90mph is far better. I hope it's an easy mod. .

@johnmackay3458 2 жыл бұрын

it would be nice for it to be able to reach 80 mph not that I want to ride at 80 but 70 mph it would be straining or wringing it neck to get to 70.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, i would hate to think 70 all its got

@grayl2 2 жыл бұрын

It’s certainly limited to 70, it’s not stressed at 70 in top. It’ll do 70 in 4th and doesn’t feel like it’ll shake itself apart

@FastDB10 2 жыл бұрын

RE's 350cc single cylinder is slow. I would rather suggest to go with the 650cc parallel twin unit

@DavidJih 2 жыл бұрын

*Why is it not listed in Taiwan? Not friendly to Taiwan!🤔🤨*

@clangerbasher 2 жыл бұрын

Top speed is not the issue. The issue is can easily keep up with the flow of modern traffic from stops at red lights to merging in at roundabouts?

@grayl2 2 жыл бұрын

In the U.K. yes easily. Even without pushing it. Picked mine up last week after a very surprising test ride.

@clangerbasher 2 жыл бұрын

@@grayl2 Surprising in a good way one hopes?

@grayl2 2 жыл бұрын

@@clangerbasher very much so. I love it.

@clangerbasher 2 жыл бұрын

@@grayl2 Wonderful! :)

@ashishm8611 2 жыл бұрын

Limiting the speed for RE is one question that has not been answered by RE people. In today's technology and competition they are still not making their bikes go a bit faster which they can easily. 650 twins are good but with the big singles they can still do better with their top end.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ashish I think i agree 🤔 but here's the thing, do you think speed is more important than relability and comfort?

@ashishm8611 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoadRashTV not really. Speed is something that is good to have when the need arise. May be sometimes one needs to cover distance a bit quicker but cannot cos of limitation of the engine. It's okay here in India where 70 mph is still considered fast but on freeways in US and all am sure the difference can be felt.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Agrre.. Untill next time stay upright Ashish Bobbymax

@TheRmoroni 2 жыл бұрын

@@ashishm8611 HERE IN CHICAGO ILL,IT IS NOW COMMON FOR VEHICLES TO GO ANY SPEED THEY WANT TO,IT IS OUT OF CONTROL !

@johnalbrighton4569 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry that's 5th November 2021 not June 2021

@adamMSGBIKE 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍!

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers madA

@kristophertrout7328 2 жыл бұрын

As far as the top speed is set at 70, they might have done this seeing the different governments starting to look at speed limiter mandates and they decided to make it part of the bike now instead of a future update and ecm change.

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kris, thats a good point, although i cant help thinking if it did become mandatory thats something RE would love to charge you for 🤑 Until next time Stay upright mate Bobbymax

@violetspider_ 2 жыл бұрын

i'l tell you what india can have this, give us the honda cb 350 rs

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Each to their own i guess

@markymarknj 2 жыл бұрын

Like you, I don't know WHY RE went to the trouble of limiting speed. The laws of physics and aerodynamics would give this bike a PRACTICAL, real world speed limit of 80 mph (130 kph) or so anyway! Given that the bike has 20 hp and has the bad aerodynamics of a motorcycle or bicycle, it'd be hard pressed to go much past 80 mph (130 kph).

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

🤔Maybe something to do with 3 year warranty and they don't want people pinning it all the time

@dibikdaimary4746 2 жыл бұрын

It is made keeping in mind the Indian road conditions where traffic compared to West is really different so giving it more horsepower would be really useless and plus traffic rules are not followed here in India and anybody can pop up from anywhere so there is not enough horsepower plus 350 cc is where it is optimal for Indian roads . I hope this helps

@mattlorenzi5606 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoadRashTV I suspect there are a few factors. This was built for the Indian market where fuel efficiency is important - this is very much a mode of transportation for many parts of the world, not just a weekend putt-about. Also I think to make this engine Euro5 compliant they had to limit the revs. Without variable valve timing and it being air-cooled, the engine may produce too many particles (poorly combusted fuel) to meet the regulations.

@jingonzales Жыл бұрын

You sound like Michael Caine

@BelgianDoomer 2 жыл бұрын

i guess if it did over 75mph they wouldnt have given us 3 year warranty....

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

That exactly whats always at the back of my mind Doomer

@bsimpson6204 2 жыл бұрын

RE gave a three year warranty with my Interceptor so it's nothing to do with how hard you might work the engine. Btw, I rarely go over 60 on the Interceptor anyway

@Ahlon1976 2 жыл бұрын

I like this Bike and i habe ordred one for me. But for the 3 years warranty you habe to go to the Service every 6 Month.....

@RoadRashTV 2 жыл бұрын

Really That sounds a bit excessive

@dibikdaimary4746 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh... come on you can spend a day to go for your service It isn't a big deal to spend a single day every 6 months

@Ahlon1976 2 жыл бұрын

@@dibikdaimary4746 The First Service costs 250€ in Germany.

@glendyble4725 2 жыл бұрын

The 6 month service is just a check over - which you can do yourself !!

@Ahlon1976 2 жыл бұрын

@@glendyble4725 but then you lost your warranty

@nevsmate8663 2 жыл бұрын

....what the heck is wrong with good old British £sd

@Apollo949 7 ай бұрын

It's too slow and boring. If it produced 35bhp and a top speed of 85 mph I'd buy one. Therefore, I'd have to buy the Classic 500 instead because that bike is closest to my requirements.