Planning to buy Royal Enfield Meteor 350? Here are the pros and cons

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is the first motorcycle to be built around Royal Enfield’s new 350 cc platform. Here’s a look at its pros and cons.


Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is the first model in the new 350 cc Royal Enfield platform

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Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is the first model in the new 350 cc Royal Enfield platform

NS Royal Enfield Meteor 350 The Royal Enfield replaces the Thunderbird 350 and is based on a new platform with a new 350 cc engine and new chassis. When it was introduced in 2020, the Meteor 350 set a new benchmark in product development Royal Enfield, and continues to do well for the brand since it went on sale in November 2020. The engine is a 349 cc single-cylinder air and oil-cooled engine that makes 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. . It comes loaded with features like an LED headlight, LED taillight, dual-channel ABS, USB charging port, tripper navigation system, all-disc brakes, and more.

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The new Royal Enfield Classic 350 also uses the same platform, but with slightly different suspension tuning, and thicker rubber in the tyres. The Meteor 350 offers a more cruiser-ish stance than the retro-roadster charm of the Classic 350, but it feels a little different to ride, especially with the better top-end performance on the Meteor 350. But the ride quality of the Classic 350 is more comfortable. If you are considering the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, here’s a look at its pros and cons.

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professionals

  1. Sophisticated engines, modern engineering with old-world ‘modern classic’ charm
  2. New twin downtube frame provides good stability and handling
  3. Alloy wheels come with tubeless tires
  4. Wide range of customization and color options via make-it-yourself program
  5. All-new instrument console with tripper navigation pod and smartphone connectivity
  6. Three variants available with a wide range of customization options

Shortcoming

  1. The Meteor 350 still doesn’t look like a well-proportioned cruiser motorcycle; Or an attractive retro-roadster like the Royal Enfield Classic 350
  2. Top speed performance is still limited to around 125 kmph, and smooth cruising speed is actually around 110-115 kmph.
  3. The clutch lever feel is heavy, and can be a trouble spot when used in bumper-to-bumper traffic for long periods of time.
  4. The instrument console lacks fuel consumption or distance from empty readings.
  5. Ride quality is a bit firm; Not uncomfortable, but on a day ride, the ride feels firm and not as comfortable as that of the Royal Enfield Classic 350.

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