By far the best Meteor 350 review I’ve watched out of many, which helped me decide to place an order for it. Thank you very much for all the insides about this beautiful motorcycle.
I believe you've convinced me to go with the meteor 350. Mostly you along with some UK videos. They are good folks but come on. newton meters and kilograms etc. N I believe that they invented imperial measurements.. This won't be be my first bike but I'm getting old and 55 or 60 mph is fast enough for me with the low end torque. And especially the awesome fuel mileage. Enjoyed.
I'm getting more and more impressed with the Meteor after every video. I've really been looking at a KTM Duke lately, but, the Meteor is more my style. It must be my old age talking. Great video. Noticed at 16:45.
Best video review yet on the Meteor, relevant to the USA. I bought a Meteor this summer. I sold all my bigger bikes because I'm getting older, and need lighter machines to stay riding. If I might make one small criticism, next time devote some of the screen time to just hearing the bike run through the gears without comment or music. Subscribed. ;)
Another great video. I had red bob up to 110km/h on the motorway last week. He gave everything he had and it was a comfortable ride. No I won’t do it for hours on end but the bike has the go to do it. 110km/h is a big ask for a 349cc bike carrying a 6’5” 140kg man.
Great review! I had been wondering about the Meteor since I saw them advertised, but I'm still waiting to see you review one of the 650s and see what you think of them. Stay safe and be good brother.
Man, another great video. Putting a video together showing it in so many conditions is super informative. I am still planning to buy a Meteor this spring when I retire for taking day trips, and maybe some a little longer. I keep feeling hesitant because our country roads here in Arizona are 65 mph roads, and there are times when you just have to get on a freeway to connect country roads. This video really put my mind at ease, I am now convinced it will do everything I need it to do.
Excellent and comprehensive review. The one thing I haven't hear addressed we size. You and I are big guys, I haven't heard you say you felt like Magilla Gorilla on a trike when you ride the Meteor so I'm assuming it has a full sized frame. Keep the shiny side up keep on keeping on brother!
LOL Magilla Gorilla, well that brought back memories lol. Yeah it is a full size frame without a doubt. I have mentioned in a few previous videos on the Meteor that I was surprised how comfortable the bike was. If you follow me on Instagram (please do) I show a photo of it beside my Road King for reference purposes. Thanks for watching Dennis and subscribing!
Hands down the best review of this bike. My first bike was an early 80’s Yamaha SR 250, which looked practically identical. I’d buy this bike just on the nostalgic value!
Great video! The Meteor seems like a great option for those looking for something light and nimble but who understand its strengths and limitations. Cheers! 🍻 Maxx eyewear logo 16:45.
Man I'm loving all this Meteor content! It's such a neat bike! I'm really considering getting one, but I don't know how well it will preform under the weight of me and my wife (roughly 360 lbs combined). I'm currently riding a Daelim Daystar 125 and it can barely reach the max speedlimit on my commute (50mph), so it would need to be able to keep up with traffic efficiently, and accelerate quickly for it to be worth the upgrade
Royal Enfields are certified to carry weight upto 225kg~ 496lbs (rider + pillion + luggage) This was the information provided to me by RE india dealer 😊 I once saw rider weighing approx 144kg^~319lbs clocking around 80kmph~50mph on his old school (90's) classic 350. & bike was not even sweating Hope it helps🙌🏻
@@8080408729a I'm 320plus lbs (145 kg ish), my himalayan punts me around at 70 mph quite happily. I have ridden a meteor and it hauls my fat posterior around quite happily at65 mph
Thanks for the great video. I have been watching videos on the Meteor 350 for a couple days and your video answered my question. I want a motorcycle to commute to work. My drive 45 miles on a road with a 55 mph max speed limit. I have no interest in riding on interstates. I think the Meteor will be perfect! If I ride it to work 3 days a week the gas savings will pay for it!
New to your channel. As am long term sick leave, tv got boring. So watching RUclips. I must admit, I really enjoy your content, the Meteor. My last bike was A Suzuki GS500f, back 2008. Sold it , when I spilt from long term partner. I really like the Yellow Fireball colour. I would add fly screen, touring seat (embossed with Royal Enfield) sump plate. Heated grips. Keep up the good work. Mark.
This road test put a lot into perspective for many I am sure. For those that commute, ride the twistys, or even go on the highway for short trips, it is a capable motorcycle for what it is.
i have watched quite a lot of your meteor videos, it seems like you love this bike and i have noticed one thing when one tends to love the bike even the small niggles or issues doesn't matter, from your perspective would love to know few negative aspects of this bike. i agree with all the positive aspects mentioned by you on this bike. I feel like this bike seems to perform the best in 45mph to 55mph speeds on country side roads, back roads and inter city rides.
a great and pretty comprehensive video. My question, and maybe you haven't been able to test this yet, is how does it do on a sustained elevation climb? I live in NC, about a two hour ride to the mountains (and the Blue Ridge Parkway). Maybe after I get my Meteor, I'll be the one to report on how she does climbing big hills.
Another great video, an honest review of the bikes real world capabilities. Let's face it, if you want speed and performance a 350 isn't the bike you want.
Very good report, one of the best on this subject. I've owned a Sportster for nine years, and a lot of motorcycles. Other tests say the tires are of poor quality, and I live in a rainy country (Belgium). What's your feeling about it ?
They are more than adequate for most road surfaces. Are they the best? No stock tire is the best. But if you buy a motorcycle, you will have to replace tires and then you can put whatever brand you wish. Thank you for such nice words and thank you for watching and subscribing
My *7 month* Meteor 350 wait is over Ronin!, I'm getting my motorcycle in a week! Your review was so informative! Can't wait to try it out myself. The roads and scenery were amazing!!! P.S - How did you break in your Meteor?(Hard/Easy/Both?)
Enjoyed your review. My concern with a single cylinder engine, is it's doing all the work. Compared to a twin or triple. Wearing out sooner, ie, piston seals etc.. No? Cheers. 🙂🏍🇨🇦
No. Single cylinders have been in use for over 120 years in motorcycles. KTM, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki all still have single cylinder motors in their in their line ups. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing Cheers
I ordered a Meteor and waiting for delivery since many weeks. 67 and never on heavy motorcycles, i think this is the right one. My last bike was an Oldie NSU-Max 1953. But brakingaction was almost none. Living close to the Black Forest how does the Meteor on steeper, curvy roads? ✌️
Hi Ronin, nice to have found your channel. I find your videos very informative and refreshing, have subscribed to your channel directly times. I am also considering buying the Meteor, it is visually a treat. I also like it best in brown metallic. If the spelling is not correct here, it is due to DeepL, the translator I use. ;-) Greetings from Germany Stephan
I have been riding a 2021 Himalayan for 6 months (2k miles) on these kind of roads. It keeps up with my friend's KLR 650 except for the Interstates. Love my bike but might consider the 350.
I took my bikes ( Yam RD200 , Kaw Mach lll 500 ) down roads like that daily , I was a 130# 15 -16 y/o , that was 35 year old technology and tires And I never once thought the bike couldn't do it .
@@OlManRonin Theres videos on youtube on a 650 cruiser style bike that's supposed to come out next year from Royal Enfield. I'm extra torn now between either getting the meteor 350 or the Interceptor or just wait another year. And i'm not getting any younger! lol
Good morning! Making the 2 hour drive to New Braunfels tomorrow to check out the Meteor 350 and Himalayan. Bike will be used for the same purpose of commuting, back roads etc. But I will be taking LONG rides 1000+ once or twice a year, which points me towards the Himalayan. Your thoughts? I ask because of your experience and I really like the vids.
Top speeds are similar so that point is moot. Comfort on paved roads goes to the Meteor hands down along with smooth easy riding. Off-road and gravel goes completely Himalayan. So first decide where your ride and then ride both to see fitment!. Thats the best I can give you! Thanks for reaching out and Im certain which ever you decide will be the perfect bike for you! Cheers
Excellent format for comparing bikes.. Would like to have seen the Interceptor put through the same paces. Being a RE fanboy who has done logging roads with the Interceptor leaving my miffed Himmi to sit it out, I already know the answer. They're all capable bikes, some are simply more capable than others.
Yes I enjoyed the test but how was the bike set up? Are you using semi or synthtic oil, standard oriridium spark plug, how are the shockabsorbers adjusted? Take care Old Man😊
@@OlManRonin Check out the offerings from Hepco and Becker, their mounting system is great and they have many style bags which would look great on the Meteor. This is the route I plan to take when I get mine!
Very beautiful place, Ronin i love this landscapes, here in Buenos Aires there is only buildings, paved roads, paved life, the place of The meteor, hahaha, my only doubth to have one is: fireball, (the basic meteor) or stellar intemediate or super nova , so, what kind of us recomend me, noticed that i ll use only in paved roads and in a big cities, and maybe some days i ll go to the countrysides, thanks,
Hey mate, All of them are same... Comes stock with Tripper navigation... Only difference is accessory pack (colour, seat, windshild).. There is also an add on accessory option from RE for meteor fireball & stellar too😊
Not dissing the meteor in any way and I'm shopping for a RE bike but how come it feels strained at 70 when my 125 was pretty good at 65 and would happily do 70 without red lining. You'd think with 350cc it would take 70 in it's stride and the limiter would be the limiting factor. But seems even without the limiter its not overly happy at 70. So I suppose it's more a question, why isn't it more comfortable at the highway speed limit?
I was going to ask about this bike compaired to the Himmy but this post here on the Meteor answered the questions i had. The Meteor IS NOT MADE FOR DIRT ROADS and the SUSPINSION isnt made for dirt roads either. Given you could change the tires to cover the dirt roads doing that and messing with the suspension I would just go with the orginal 411 Himmy although I am looking forward to the 2022 650 Himmy if they ever get around to marketing it. (The KLR 650 Adventure looks tempting) Where I live and for the "roads" and trails I intend to use it the Himmy is the answere and not the Meteor. Nevertheless, a great video for the Meteor. Now I see you riding the Meteor more than the Himmy and given you can get back into your favorite haunts I'm wondering with a tire change would you even need the 411 Himmy? Are you going to get rid of the 411 Himmy?
if you watched the video released before this one, I say that 2 things are prevelant in a small cc motorcycle, you will have to down shift no matter what the brand and for its size, it has amazing low end torque
I’ve owned a couple 250 cc Chinese bikes that where just awful at climbing hills. I live in finger lakes region of New York so lots of glacier carved hills. Sat on a meteor 350 couldn’t believe how comfy it was and good build quality. Thanks for the response
When you will get and try classic 350? Both have similar engine but perform differently because of some tuning I think. Classic is more relaxed bike. Highest selling Royal Enfield bikes
@@sourav6339 UCE engine is not defective it is really good still gives me great milage and low end torque but very vibi in higher rpms was the mainly issue you can't ride more than 80 km/hr
I'm same ht and I sat on Meteor at local dealer. I went to cruiser style MC several years ago because I can't sit with my knees bent and forward controls feel better. I found Meteor to be pretty roomy and comfortable. When I age out of current behemoth I'll look at REs.
Man, you can't get out the door with one of these for less than 6k (here in TX). To bad, looks like a sweet ride if i could get it for much closer to msrp. Sigh.
Personally, I wouldn't take my Meteor down a dirt road. If it's hard packed gravel, I think it could do it in a pinch. As for the Interstates, freeways, or super highways, those aren't the Meteor's strong suit. However, it does have enough capability to hop on for a few miles, so as to bypass a bad neighborhood in the city, or to bypass a traffic problem along your route. I'd have no qualms about doing that. Therefore, I'd consider the Meteor capable of short stints on a freeway, Interstate, etc. I wouldn't want to spend all day there, and the Meteor isn't in its element anyway. That said, if you need to hop on for a few miles, it's easily capable of doing that for you. Where the Meteor shines is on city streets, back roads, country roads, and highways (e.g. US routes or state highways); that's where it's in its element. The Meteor really shines on two lane roads with 50-55 mph limit, such as 539 in Southern NJ or 519 in North Jersey. As you said in your video about why to buy the Meteor, its sweet spot is 60 mph, max. Put it on roads where that's the rule, and the Meteor will be happy.
Great review, but the one thing the Meteor is clearly designed for, and I'm told excels at, is riding in heavy city traffic (yes, I know your sojourn into suburbia was the closest you could get to, and at that, it was deserted). The bike really scores in traffic, filtering and turning between stationary cars, with its low seat height making putting your feet down when stopping suddenly from virtually zero MPH on the turn easy and undramatic when that idiot tourist looks left and steps off the kerb (we drive on the left, but US tourists in particular in London forget that). Also the bike's slim profile enables it to slip between stationary or crawling cars to get to the front of the queue, ready for the lights to change, adding to its credentials as a city commuter bike/runaround - Reported to me by a friend who borrowed a demo bike for a few days while his cheap Chinese commuter bike was on the dealer's bench… He works in central London and visits clients around the city by bike for convenience. The little Meteor was perfect… otherwise he'd have had to resort to his Rocket Three, which is too big to filter easily. He's ordered one for himself and will give the Chinese heap back to the dealer in PX.
filtering is 100% illegal in every state on the US, except California. And yes I don't have a mega city near me I out standards. lol thanks for adding those insightful thoughts cheers and thank you for watching and subscribing
@@OlManRonin Like you, I'm a long time Harley owner (30 years) and an RE owner (I've got a ’90 hot rodded S&S FLHS and a 2019 Intereptor). I knew filtering was illegal in some states, but hadn't realised it was nearly all. In Europe (and in much of the world) it's not only legal, but encouraged to ease traffic congestion. I used to be a motorcycle instructor, and we taught learner riders how to filter safely… it amuses me that US riders are taught to hold the bike on the clutch when stationary in traffic, yet in the UK, that would mean a fail if done on your test (even car drivers are taught to shift into neutral when stationary… including automatics, which are in the minority). The reason, so US riders tell me, is so you don't get shunted from behind (apparently you're expected to pull forward to avoid it… into the car in front) but in Europe, a bike would be alongside the leading car in a standing queue at a stop line or traffic lights anyway. Ride safe, and have fun.
yes youngster. playing road crayon verboten. makes bike uglier and rusty. makes you sore and grumpier. thanks for another pleasant video, now i understand the Harley connection I get itnow my impression of parleys is like the bubble headed blonde you end up with. by every metric, not the best but she makes you smile and feel go the Harleys I rode all had poor brakes inadequate ground clearance on paved roads. every time my conclusion was this is awfull, buy I cant get this grin off my face. off to watch more of your videos. thanks a roy I/m older'n you narney narney na na, aargh, gaak thump. too right for my own good roy
no indian bikes made for 70mph roads... coz indian traffic most of them won't let u get to more than 110km/h and meteor handles gravel roads very well xD
Thank you, I did say adequate, I'm certain the Himalayan and Classic 350 will smash the Gravel/Dirt simply because of design. Thanks for your comment! It is greatly appreciated. Cheers
@@OlManRonin classica can even hit thr off roads but just not good as Himalayan ... and Indian roads are usually kind of hilly and bumpy so most og RE handles well even at 120km/h .... Harley might not fit on indian does and even harly owners takes them out only for some biking events they always keep RE in there garage or a mini sport bike
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By far the best Meteor 350 review I’ve watched out of many, which helped me decide to place an order for it. Thank you very much for all the insides about this beautiful motorcycle.
Thank you ever so much!!! Cheers and thanks for watching and subscribing!
Did you get one? Are you satisfied and can you recommend?
Found your channel a couple days ago, great stuff! Can't wait for this one. Reminder on!
Awesomeness
I believe you've convinced me to go with the meteor 350. Mostly you along with some UK videos. They are good folks but come on. newton meters and kilograms etc. N I believe that they invented imperial measurements.. This won't be be my first bike but I'm getting old and 55 or 60 mph is fast enough for me with the low end torque. And especially the awesome fuel mileage. Enjoyed.
I'm getting more and more impressed with the Meteor after every video. I've really been looking at a KTM Duke lately, but, the Meteor is more my style. It must be my old age talking. Great video. Noticed at 16:45.
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Best video review yet on the Meteor, relevant to the USA. I bought a Meteor this summer. I sold all my bigger bikes because I'm getting older, and need lighter machines to stay riding. If I might make one small criticism, next time devote some of the screen time to just hearing the bike run through the gears without comment or music. Subscribed. ;)
Another great video. I had red bob up to 110km/h on the motorway last week. He gave everything he had and it was a comfortable ride. No I won’t do it for hours on end but the bike has the go to do it. 110km/h is a big ask for a 349cc bike carrying a 6’5” 140kg man.
Wow you go Scott
Great review! I had been wondering about the Meteor since I saw them advertised, but I'm still waiting to see you review one of the 650s and see what you think of them. Stay safe and be good brother.
Man, another great video. Putting a video together showing it in so many conditions is super informative. I am still planning to buy a Meteor this spring when I retire for taking day trips, and maybe some a little longer. I keep feeling hesitant because our country roads here in Arizona are 65 mph roads, and there are times when you just have to get on a freeway to connect country roads. This video really put my mind at ease, I am now convinced it will do everything I need it to do.
That's awesome Dennis! Thank you for watching and subscribing
What a beautiful video. I studying the Meteor and this video is one of the best on RE Meteor, thanks 🙏
Maxx eyewear logo appeared at 16:45. And really nice video, you tested all the road, so now I just have to ride a Meteor.
Nice video. I kind of guessed at what your opinion would be for this one. Keep up the good work.
16:47 Thanks for the chance!
You got it Easy! and much thanks
Excellent and comprehensive review. The one thing I haven't hear addressed we size. You and I are big guys, I haven't heard you say you felt like Magilla Gorilla on a trike when you ride the Meteor so I'm assuming it has a full sized frame. Keep the shiny side up keep on keeping on brother!
LOL Magilla Gorilla, well that brought back memories lol. Yeah it is a full size frame without a doubt. I have mentioned in a few previous videos on the Meteor that I was surprised how comfortable the bike was. If you follow me on Instagram (please do) I show a photo of it beside my Road King for reference purposes. Thanks for watching Dennis and subscribing!
Hands down the best review of this bike.
My first bike was an early 80’s Yamaha SR 250, which looked practically identical. I’d buy this bike just on the nostalgic value!
Thanks Peter. It is much appreciated
Great video! The Meteor seems like a great option for those looking for something light and nimble but who understand its strengths and limitations. Cheers! 🍻 Maxx eyewear logo 16:45.
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Man I'm loving all this Meteor content! It's such a neat bike! I'm really considering getting one, but I don't know how well it will preform under the weight of me and my wife (roughly 360 lbs combined). I'm currently riding a Daelim Daystar 125 and it can barely reach the max speedlimit on my commute (50mph), so it would need to be able to keep up with traffic efficiently, and accelerate quickly for it to be worth the upgrade
it will do fine
Royal Enfields are certified to carry weight upto 225kg~ 496lbs (rider + pillion + luggage)
This was the information provided to me by RE india dealer 😊
I once saw rider weighing approx 144kg^~319lbs clocking around 80kmph~50mph on his old school (90's) classic 350.
& bike was not even sweating
Hope it helps🙌🏻
@@8080408729a I'm 320plus lbs (145 kg ish), my himalayan punts me around at 70 mph quite happily. I have ridden a meteor and it hauls my fat posterior around quite happily at65 mph
@@mattyb7736 happy riding mate😊
OMR, great video. Thank you. The Meteor is definitely on my list. ATVB.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video !! Very thorough test ride. Very informative !! Thank You !!
Thank You So Very Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the great video. I have been watching videos on the Meteor 350 for a couple days and your video answered my question. I want a motorcycle to commute to work. My drive 45 miles on a road with a 55 mph max speed limit. I have no interest in riding on interstates. I think the Meteor will be perfect! If I ride it to work 3 days a week the gas savings will pay for it!
New to your channel. As am long term sick leave, tv got boring. So watching RUclips. I must admit, I really enjoy your content, the Meteor.
My last bike was A Suzuki GS500f, back 2008. Sold it , when I spilt from long term partner.
I really like the Yellow Fireball colour.
I would add fly screen, touring seat (embossed with Royal Enfield) sump plate. Heated grips.
Keep up the good work.
Mark.
Thanks Mark
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This road test put a lot into perspective for many I am sure. For those that commute, ride the twistys, or even go on the highway for short trips, it is a capable motorcycle for what it is.
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i have watched quite a lot of your meteor videos, it seems like you love this bike and i have noticed one thing when one tends to love the bike even the small niggles or issues doesn't matter, from your perspective would love to know few negative aspects of this bike. i agree with all the positive aspects mentioned by you on this bike. I feel like this bike seems to perform the best in 45mph to 55mph speeds on country side roads, back roads and inter city rides.
Well THAT video is coming
a great and pretty comprehensive video. My question, and maybe you haven't been able to test this yet, is how does it do on a sustained elevation climb? I live in NC, about a two hour ride to the mountains (and the Blue Ridge Parkway). Maybe after I get my Meteor, I'll be the one to report on how she does climbing big hills.
Yes you have much higher elevations than we do here in Ohio
You’re gonna make me buy one of these!
lol only if you love it
@@OlManRonin I’m gonna see about a test ride. Gotta thin my heard first. I’m in my garage looking at 5 bikes.
@@Scootin_yinzer thats awesome, what do you have?
@@OlManRonin Honda cb450, cb750, Honda PC800, sportster, and selling my Yamaha venture.
"it does have some limitations" as do ever bike ever made, but for the price, as you know its a great smile per mile bike 👍🏻
Another great video, an honest review of the bikes real world capabilities. Let's face it, if you want speed and performance a 350 isn't the bike you want.
exactly its an "easy peasy" cruiser
Very good report, one of the best on this subject. I've owned a Sportster for nine years, and a lot of motorcycles. Other tests say the tires are of poor quality, and I live in a rainy country (Belgium). What's your feeling about it ?
They are more than adequate for most road surfaces. Are they the best? No stock tire is the best. But if you buy a motorcycle, you will have to replace tires and then you can put whatever brand you wish. Thank you for such nice words and thank you for watching and subscribing
Considering 75 mph is the speed limit of the meteor, it's gna feel strained at 70. It's designed to go 50 mph all day. Not 70.
yepper that us so true
My *7 month* Meteor 350 wait is over Ronin!, I'm getting my motorcycle in a week!
Your review was so informative! Can't wait to try it out myself.
The roads and scenery were amazing!!!
P.S - How did you break in your Meteor?(Hard/Easy/Both?)
Congratulations Abhi!!! Hope you enjoy it, nah I KNOW you will! Thanks so much for watching & subscribing
Just a quick point, which your India viewers will say, in its home market there are shed loads of roads like the dirt roads and worse too
Enjoyed your review. My concern with a single cylinder engine, is it's doing all the work. Compared to a twin or triple. Wearing out sooner, ie, piston seals etc.. No? Cheers. 🙂🏍🇨🇦
No. Single cylinders have been in use for over 120 years in motorcycles. KTM, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki all still have single cylinder motors in their in their line ups. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing Cheers
Nope, there is no evidence that a single properly maintained is likely to wear out faster than a multi cylinder system
I ordered a Meteor and waiting for delivery since many weeks. 67 and never on heavy motorcycles, i think this is the right one. My last bike was an Oldie NSU-Max 1953. But brakingaction was almost none. Living close to the Black Forest how does the Meteor on steeper, curvy roads? ✌️
more videos coming my friend! Thanks for watching and subscribing
From a prospective buyer’s perspective, this is super helpful 👍
thank you
@@OlManRonin Looks like the hard choice I will need to make for a replacement 2nd bike is Meteor vs Himalayan...between a rock, & hardplace 🤠
@@User-cc6cq ride both and see which one calls you
Hi Ronin, nice to have found your channel.
I find your videos very informative and refreshing, have subscribed to your channel directly times.
I am also considering buying the Meteor, it is visually a treat.
I also like it best in brown metallic.
If the spelling is not correct here, it is due to DeepL, the translator I use. ;-)
Greetings from Germany
Stephan
Welcome Stephan and thank you for finding me!!! Cheers no wait, Prost!!!
And if you cross out Stephanie's i and e then it fits.
@@stephanl.4857 autocorrect ugh
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I have been riding a 2021 Himalayan for 6 months (2k miles) on these kind of roads. It keeps up with my friend's KLR 650 except for the Interstates. Love my bike but might consider the 350.
Thanks Sharon.
You could always think of replacing the bores with oversized ones....511cc , 40 hp should be adequate for interstate roads.
@@kyakaruvlogs2784 options are insurmountable
@@OlManRonin Truth.
ruclips.net/channel/UCZYvtfKBexw7nLLPkafyYQw
These guys do the 450cc, 477cc and the 510cc version of the Himalayan.
I have RE Meteor 350 Fireball RED ❤️ Love it
Awesomeness Raj!!!
Congratulations of 10k subscribers 🍻🎉
thanks wolfy much appreciated
@@OlManRonin your welcome
Gruß aus Europa, Österreich, Wien, toller Content, weiter so!
danke und ich werde es versuchen
Like the review thanks 👊🤟
I took my bikes ( Yam RD200 , Kaw Mach lll 500 ) down roads like that daily , I was a 130# 15 -16 y/o , that was 35 year old technology and tires And I never once thought the bike couldn't do it .
Sad it cant do highway speeds a bit more comfortably, because its an amazing bike for the money. Beautiful town btw thanks for showing!
yes the 349cc engine is awesome, but a tad too small for over 65mph
@@OlManRonin Theres videos on youtube on a 650 cruiser style bike that's supposed to come out next year from Royal Enfield. I'm extra torn now between either getting the meteor 350 or the Interceptor or just wait another year. And i'm not getting any younger! lol
@@BelgianDoomer so far theres no exact date on when or if they are coming out. So test ride them both and see which fits your lifestyle.
Good morning! Making the 2 hour drive to New Braunfels tomorrow to check out the Meteor 350 and Himalayan. Bike will be used for the same purpose of commuting, back roads etc. But I will be taking LONG rides 1000+ once or twice a year, which points me towards the Himalayan. Your thoughts? I ask because of your experience and I really like the vids.
Top speeds are similar so that point is moot. Comfort on paved roads goes to the Meteor hands down along with smooth easy riding. Off-road and gravel goes completely Himalayan. So first decide where your ride and then ride both to see fitment!. Thats the best I can give you! Thanks for reaching out and Im certain which ever you decide will be the perfect bike for you! Cheers
@@OlManRonin Thanks man, can't wait for tomorrow!
@@kowloonbl thats awesome, let me know how it goes!!!!
The city part made me think of this. The Interceptors have really good horns. How about the Meteor and Himalayans?
they are adequate, but thereare tons of aftermarket horns to scare the bejesus out of people 😆
Excellent format for comparing bikes.. Would like to have seen the Interceptor put through the same paces. Being a RE fanboy who has done logging roads with the Interceptor leaving my miffed Himmi to sit it out, I already know the answer. They're all capable bikes, some are simply more capable than others.
Living in the South East of England, I so love the roads you get to ride over there, very jealous hehe :-)
Come visit the O H I O
Try the Devon and Cornwall area there is some beautiful roads around there
Yes I enjoyed the test but how was the bike set up? Are you using semi or synthtic oil, standard oriridium spark plug, how are the shockabsorbers adjusted? Take care Old Man😊
EVERYTHING is stock. Oil is RE synthetic
Superb 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you
Hi will you be getting Some saddle bags when they become available
I would love too. it needs them for my lifestyle and would look awesome on it
@@OlManRonin Check out the offerings from Hepco and Becker, their mounting system is great and they have many style bags which would look great on the Meteor. This is the route I plan to take when I get mine!
@@dennishofmeister5167 they look awesome thank you
Very beautiful place, Ronin i love this landscapes, here in Buenos Aires there is only buildings, paved roads, paved life, the place of The meteor, hahaha, my only doubth to have one is: fireball, (the basic meteor) or stellar intemediate or super nova , so, what kind of us recomend me, noticed that i ll use only in paved roads and in a big cities, and maybe some days i ll go to the countrysides, thanks,
Hey mate,
All of them are same... Comes stock with Tripper navigation...
Only difference is accessory pack (colour, seat, windshild)..
There is also an add on accessory option from RE for meteor fireball & stellar too😊
@@8080408729a thanks, i ll see you at the moon with the meteor, hahaha
@@alejandrodelasala6528 godspeed🙌🏻
@@8080408729a thanks
I own a RE METEOR FIREBALL YELLOW 💛 simply mind blowing experience 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thanks Archev and I agree wholeheartedly
TOTALLY! I have one too; I know what you mean... 😀
I keep being jealous on that beautiful green Ohio scenery with lovely hills and country roads! 😉
it will be only green a few more weeks and as Jon Snow says Winter's coming!
Yeah, I used to live near there. So beautiful!
Not dissing the meteor in any way and I'm shopping for a RE bike but how come it feels strained at 70 when my 125 was pretty good at 65 and would happily do 70 without red lining.
You'd think with 350cc it would take 70 in it's stride and the limiter would be the limiting factor. But seems even without the limiter its not overly happy at 70.
So I suppose it's more a question, why isn't it more comfortable at the highway speed limit?
mine doesn't
I was going to ask about this bike compaired to the Himmy but this post here on the Meteor answered the questions i had. The Meteor IS NOT MADE FOR DIRT ROADS and the SUSPINSION isnt made for dirt roads either.
Given you could change the tires to cover the dirt roads doing that and messing with the suspension I would just go with the orginal 411 Himmy although I am looking forward to the 2022 650 Himmy if they ever get around to marketing it. (The KLR 650 Adventure looks tempting)
Where I live and for the "roads" and trails I intend to use it the Himmy is the answere and not the Meteor.
Nevertheless, a great video for the Meteor. Now I see you riding the Meteor more than the Himmy and given you can get back into your favorite haunts I'm wondering with a tire change would you even need the 411 Himmy?
Are you going to get rid of the 411 Himmy?
nope the Himalayan is a steady
Hemmi is the one for me, good gravel riding though on a meteor 👍.
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@@OlManRoninwill do I have the reminder on👍
How’s the meteor at climbing hills? Does she struggle
if you watched the video released before this one, I say that 2 things are prevelant in a small cc motorcycle, you will have to down shift no matter what the brand and for its size, it has amazing low end torque
I’ve owned a couple 250 cc Chinese bikes that where just awful at climbing hills. I live in finger lakes region of New York so lots of glacier carved hills. Sat on a meteor 350 couldn’t believe how comfy it was and good build quality. Thanks for the response
@@abrahamhoad2661 of course!
When you will get and try classic 350? Both have similar engine but perform differently because of some tuning I think. Classic is more relaxed bike. Highest selling Royal Enfield bikes
Not sure when they will become available in the US????
@@OlManRonin i hope they will available soon. 😊
Defective UCE engine classic! Or meteor engine CLASSIC.
@@sourav6339 UCE engine is not defective it is really good still gives me great milage and low end torque but very vibi in higher rpms was the mainly issue you can't ride more than 80 km/hr
Welches Zubehör gibt es für die Meteor? Weltweit bestellbar?
Ich empfehle Royal Enfield und ebay für Zubehör für den Meteor
I'm about 6ft.. Do you think i'd feel to tall on a Meteor? It looks great. I love the look of motorcycles like the RE Meteor. :-)
I'm 6'2" test ride one to see if it fits you
@@OlManRonin Ok. Thank you! And thanks for replyingI really enjoy your channel! :-)
@@Christianthephotographer my pleasure Christian
I'm same ht and I sat on Meteor at local dealer. I went to cruiser style MC several years ago because I can't sit with my knees bent and forward controls feel better. I found Meteor to be pretty roomy and comfortable.
When I age out of current behemoth I'll look at REs.
Man, you can't get out the door with one of these for less than 6k (here in TX). To bad, looks like a sweet ride if i could get it for much closer to msrp. Sigh.
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@@OlManRonin (you mean up for negotiation? Or thumbs up?)
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Personally, I wouldn't take my Meteor down a dirt road. If it's hard packed gravel, I think it could do it in a pinch.
As for the Interstates, freeways, or super highways, those aren't the Meteor's strong suit. However, it does have enough capability to hop on for a few miles, so as to bypass a bad neighborhood in the city, or to bypass a traffic problem along your route. I'd have no qualms about doing that. Therefore, I'd consider the Meteor capable of short stints on a freeway, Interstate, etc. I wouldn't want to spend all day there, and the Meteor isn't in its element anyway. That said, if you need to hop on for a few miles, it's easily capable of doing that for you.
Where the Meteor shines is on city streets, back roads, country roads, and highways (e.g. US routes or state highways); that's where it's in its element. The Meteor really shines on two lane roads with 50-55 mph limit, such as 539 in Southern NJ or 519 in North Jersey. As you said in your video about why to buy the Meteor, its sweet spot is 60 mph, max. Put it on roads where that's the rule, and the Meteor will be happy.
yepper thats what I said in the video. Thanks Mark for watching!! It means alot
pfft
Great review, but the one thing the Meteor is clearly designed for, and I'm told excels at, is riding in heavy city traffic (yes, I know your sojourn into suburbia was the closest you could get to, and at that, it was deserted). The bike really scores in traffic, filtering and turning between stationary cars, with its low seat height making putting your feet down when stopping suddenly from virtually zero MPH on the turn easy and undramatic when that idiot tourist looks left and steps off the kerb (we drive on the left, but US tourists in particular in London forget that). Also the bike's slim profile enables it to slip between stationary or crawling cars to get to the front of the queue, ready for the lights to change, adding to its credentials as a city commuter bike/runaround - Reported to me by a friend who borrowed a demo bike for a few days while his cheap Chinese commuter bike was on the dealer's bench… He works in central London and visits clients around the city by bike for convenience. The little Meteor was perfect… otherwise he'd have had to resort to his Rocket Three, which is too big to filter easily. He's ordered one for himself and will give the Chinese heap back to the dealer in PX.
filtering is 100% illegal in every state on the US, except California. And yes I don't have a mega city near me I out standards. lol thanks for adding those insightful thoughts cheers and thank you for watching and subscribing
@@OlManRonin Like you, I'm a long time Harley owner (30 years) and an RE owner (I've got a ’90 hot rodded S&S FLHS and a 2019 Intereptor). I knew filtering was illegal in some states, but hadn't realised it was nearly all. In Europe (and in much of the world) it's not only legal, but encouraged to ease traffic congestion. I used to be a motorcycle instructor, and we taught learner riders how to filter safely… it amuses me that US riders are taught to hold the bike on the clutch when stationary in traffic, yet in the UK, that would mean a fail if done on your test (even car drivers are taught to shift into neutral when stationary… including automatics, which are in the minority). The reason, so US riders tell me, is so you don't get shunted from behind (apparently you're expected to pull forward to avoid it… into the car in front) but in Europe, a bike would be alongside the leading car in a standing queue at a stop line or traffic lights anyway. Ride safe, and have fun.
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yes youngster. playing road crayon verboten. makes bike uglier and rusty. makes you sore and grumpier. thanks for another pleasant video, now i understand the Harley connection I get itnow my impression of parleys is like the bubble headed blonde you end up with. by every metric, not the best but she makes you smile and feel go the Harleys I rode all had poor brakes inadequate ground clearance on paved roads. every time my conclusion was this is awfull, buy I cant get this grin off my face. off to watch more of your videos. thanks a roy I/m older'n you narney narney na na, aargh, gaak thump. too right for my own good
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no indian bikes made for 70mph roads... coz indian traffic most of them won't let u get to more than 110km/h and meteor handles gravel roads very well xD
Thank you, I did say adequate, I'm certain the Himalayan and Classic 350 will smash the Gravel/Dirt simply because of design. Thanks for your comment! It is greatly appreciated. Cheers
@@OlManRonin classica can even hit thr off roads but just not good as Himalayan ... and Indian roads are usually kind of hilly and bumpy so most og RE handles well even at 120km/h .... Harley might not fit on indian does and even harly owners takes them out only for some biking events they always keep RE in there garage or a mini sport bike
@@venomxlalix2107 Very true have you watched my Himalayan videos
@@OlManRonin lol ive connected on all of em too
@@venomxlalix2107 thank you