At last my new Royal Enfield Meteor 350cc Fireball is delivered!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- BIRTH NOTICE - To Rob, a Royal Enfield Meteor after an extended "pregnancy" 🤬
So at last, after 14 weeks of extended gestation, the day has finally come for my Royal Enfield Meteor's accouchement !
I can put an amusing spin on the waiting but in fairness I made a complete nuisance of myself with my brilliant dealer - "Bike Treads" of Swindon and the delay was most definitely NOT their fault.
Most everyone across the country who has placed orders for the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has experienced unexpected and often unacceptable delays for which some have been offered a variety of platitudes amounting to BS 🤬
However, today is a "happy day" - my Meteor 350 has arrived and I even had a little ride out but the summer has gone and I am guessing it will spend a lot of time in the garage before Spring is sprung!
RobLittleUK
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Congrats! You looked like the happiest man in England. Lovely bike.
Thanks Don I believe I am 😀
One of my favorite things about the Meteor is the tail light. I know it's silly but I really like the classic bullet shape.
I agree the tail light is fantastic but I hate the scaffolding below it that holds the numberplate and I will be changing this sooner rather than later thanks for your comment
It's not silly, is cool .
It’s wonderful how a new bike makes us feel 17 again! Enjoy, and stay safe 👍
Again?? I’m only 16 😅 !! Nice to hear from you!!
@@RobLittleuk is that 16 Leap years?
Well done Rob for being patient. My 350 Stellar arrived a week ago and I was as excited as you. My first service is on the 10th Nov and I am struggling to keep the mileage down ! What a delightful bike the Meteor is. 👍👍
I know what you mean - I took mine out today on the Cotswolds....nice and try but now up to 240 miles and the drive to the dealer is 28 so just need to make sure i'm not too far over the 300. Not exactly pleasant driving along at 40 though, holding up the traffic? Trying to keep to little roads.
I bought mine in Jan 2021, what an amazing little cruiser it is!
@@vibhavairan2177 brilliant !!
Good to see people liking Royal Enfield outside India. Meteior is improved re
@Quark Sense was ....no longer British anymore .
Congratulations from Chennai... Just a few miles away from where your bike was built.
A Yellow Fireball would be my choice too. I've holidayed around the Cotswolds and having travelled the world a bit can wholeheartedly say, there's nowhere else I'd rather be in a Yellow Fireball with the Missus riding pillion! Happy riding.
Thanks so much for your comment especially coming from Chennai! And you have obviously seen a few more of my videos so thanks for looking. The Cotswolds, as you know, is a beautiful area - a bit dull, cloudy and 9C today but, particularly in Spring its stunning and a wonderful place to ride. We would love to welcome you back here again one day. 😊 🤗
Congratulations sir. I really hope you create many memories with this machine. All the best from India
Thanks so much for your comment Adarsh - and greetings from UK too !!
Big shout out from Mumbai, India. Congratulations!!
I am still awaiting mine. Booked it mid September, keeping my fingers crossed on getting it soon.
Thanks Sheldon hope yours arrives soon !!
Same here mate, booked in September, but will have to wait a bit longer since I'm from Brazil.
@@baratchela Here's hoping you get your bike soon and it provides you the best adventures possible. Cavalga com Deus!.
I am from Mumbai too and I ordered way back in June, got my delivery about 2 weeks ago man
@@asator3461 wow - your bike didn’t have to travel as far as mine. Anyway enjoy your bike and thanks for commenting !
Sat here watching this with a big smile on my face thinking one day I too could own one of these. At 58 in the middle of my DAS training this is the bike I have my eye on. I'll have to ask local dealer what the delivery time is likely to be. Don't think I could wait too long.
Well - delivery has been a massive issue this year but it may be getting easier. There appears to be some stock in the dealerships now if you are not worried about colour etc. Good luck with your Direct Access and thanks for your comment 😊
What i like most about Royal Enfield is that it is very affordable and premium quality
Congratulations owning the same bike same color from 1 yer it’s Amazing..
Great to see you on the bike Rob… finally! Hope you have many miles of smiles and fun.
Merci Nigel!! And good luck to you with yours. 😊
My father just reached 71 n we're planning to buy a Meteor Stellar as a family motorcycle for him n although he wanted to buy a scooter but i said lets buy a Royal Enfield as it will be our first major purchase in 20 years plus he used to ride Bullet in his air force days in 70s n 80s.
Seems like a sensible move - well done !!
Congrats, enjoy your beautiful Meteor, stay safe, greetings from Florida🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴
Thanks Andreas but our weather is not so agreeable as yours although some of our scenic drives are stunning…..🌧💨🌦🥶
Pleased for you - at last! Excellent video and looking forward to the sequel.
Hi and thanks for your comment - there will be a sequel but NOT in the vein of "OlManRonin" !!
Congratulations 🎉! The new stage of biking has started ! Ride on !
Except it’s getting cold!
I am so happy to see a decent thinker as you and the fact that I could read the joy on your face. Pleasent rides and much much health
The joy was soon dissipated on the arrival of winter but no worries - Spring is coming 😀
I got mine within 2 months. Same color . Wat a handsome bike.
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Rob you have opted for a beautiful machine.. Mine delivered a month back and I always look forward to weekends to hit the highways with this beauty..
Yes its a wonderful bike and I love the colour....only problem is (and assuming you are not in England?) the temperature outside is about 6C and they will start gritting and salting the roads soon 🥲
Royal Enfield is soooo practical , low maintenance , pocket friendly , good looking.
You are so right!
Well done lad. A guy in my town has a blue and black model... Lovely bike with bags of charm..
Thanks for your comment - very true!
Great to see you finally got it Rob!.... watching your last 2 vids on the Meteor finally persuaded me to order one 😁 I ordered mine late September, so with any luck I'll get it by January!😂 Safe riding!
Hi thanks for your comment and hope yours cones through when expected. I need commission 😃
@@RobLittleuk 👍😂
that basic yellow [fireball] colour looks the best ;; no need for anything else to overdo it;; glad you like it;;
My thinking entirely. If I want a screen or a sissy bar I can get them but I don’t! Thanks your your comment!
Bright yellow bike and a bright green helmet. It's like sunshine in the deary skies 👍
Both are yellow actually but clash terribly !
So happy for you! Lovely bike. Like yourself, been riding a long time (50 years this year) and have trouble getting my leg over and my knee joints aren't great either. I gave up the big cruisers (too heavy) a few years ago and bought a Honda CMX500 Rebel last year. Nice little bike but not the most comfy. Then quite by accident I came across the Meteors on youtube. If you take into account the limited performance, the reviews were all excellent. I believe it's the best selling bike in the UK. I've fallen in love!
So next spring I'm off to my nearest Enfield dealer to get one.
Wishing you many happy miles. Take care and ride safe.
enjoy in good health!
Thanks for your comment Tony - I am already !
@@RobLittleuk Perfect.....
@@tony-ce7qp thanks 🙏
At last! ......nice looking bike and it sounds really good, unlike some modern bikes.
Sounds lovely.....I was surprised how I could hear it coming along the road towards the house, out of site !
Kudos to you for maintaining your balance while backing out your bike in a decline. You sir are a champ.
Indeed I do have a very steep bit of drive - I hope I don’t fall one day! Thanks for your comment 😀
Beautiful...Beautiful piece of machinery.
Yes indeed it is - we both seem to have the same bike 😊
Well done fella! Wishing you many wonderful and safe miles on the meteor 👍
Thanks for your comment 😀
Thank you so much for this video which shows the RE Meteor is more than a beginning's bike. I love the looks of the upright cylinder, it reminds me of the older British bikes, they were always the best looking bikes on the road even in the states. I'm almost 70 years of age and love smaller bikes. When I look back at all the bikes I've owned I see the ones that were the most fun to ride were the smaller ones. I've owned many, but bikes like the old Honda 250 Rebel and Honda 600cc VLX still make me smile when remembering the good times on them. I've owned larger bikes, too. Like a Suzuki 1500 Intruder (one of the best I've ever owned) Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (had two of them, Star(Yamaha) Stratoliner (the one I hated the most, I'll never own another Yamaha or Star),
But due to my wife's health issues, she has battled cancer nine times, after the cancer went to her brain it caused her to have seizures, we went to a HD Tri-Glide trike. We are on our second trike now, but in truth One cannot justify the high cost of such a thing.
We were afraid if my wife had a seizure on a two wheeled bike if might cause an accident injuring both of us and possibly others. On the trike, we feel I should be able to pull over and tend to her needs without any injury to us or others.
All this being said, I would still LOVE to have a smaller bike to not just ride but to enjoy and the RE Meteor is on the top of my list. I hope you enjoy many many miles, or kilometers on your new ride. Stay safe and enjoy the journey.
Hi Gene and thanks for all your comments that I will try to respond to here. The meteor is a great bike and I agree with you - I have an old Yamaha YB100 and recon I have had more fun riding that bike than any other. I also had a Suzuki Intruder and my wife and I rode it to the South of France I believe in 2007. So sorry to hear about your wife - it is nice the two of you can get out on some kind of "bike" or "trike" together. You also mentioned speed in another of my videos - I've had fast bikes but at 69 years old (same as you) I take the view of why do I want to ride at 140mph, risking my life and my licence? Been there, done that!! Also as far as the silencer is concerned....actually I am perfectly happy with the sound. Nice to hear from you Gene....say Hi to your wife from England and drive safe 🤗
@@RobLittleuk When we are 69 years of age we can tell others that we are just barely in our 60's..... we are the high end but we don't have to tell them that part. We are just barely in our 60's. My hair has changed color also, I tell people it's ANTIQUE BLONDE. (it use to be brown).
@@genegoodwin8925 In the end we can't stop it so can only laugh....
Wow 🤩 Amazing bike 🔥
Yes it’s brilliant 🤩
I took delivery of my Supernova on the 5th November it's sharing garage space with my Euro 4 Himalayan
The meteor has some nice touches I've only covered 200mls looking forward to getting the little beauty run in
Thanks for your comment - managed to exploit the dry weather and get my first service done in a week! Good luck with yours.
Love from India... Getting my bike in few days RE classic 350
Wonderful - enjoy!
Congratulations Sir!
Thanks for your kind words!
I enjoyed the sound of the bike
And happy face of the owner too 👏👏
Happy is an understatement! 😁
Just bought the same bike here in the states in the same color - Yellow has that 60s British vibe! I took one test ride and bought it. ( Mine was just sitting in the dealership when i scooped it up. Not sure whether to just pull up a chair and stare at it or ride it . Just a brilliant bike. Love the little rumble sound , Heel / toe shifter feels great- barely have to move your boot, Super comfortable bike., and Surprisingly has good acceleration for 350. Enjoy your new bike mate!! Allan USA
Thanks Alan -5 months on and after a few months hibernation she is being enjoyed as she would be ! Thanks for the comment!
Sweet, you're living the life! Rock on, JV from Canada.
Thanks Jack - yep I'm happy and will be happier after the winter!! Thanks for your comment.
Congratulations Mr.Bob for your new bike. The colour of the bike is nice...
Thank you kindly - I love it !
very nice choice sir, lovely colour, hope even we could ride when we will come near your age ...
Thanks! (I think!!) - I don’t (usually) feel my age 😜
Congratulations.
Thanks !
I also booked on July and got it in November. Congrats
And congrats to you - sounds like we are twins
Congrats, I love the Meteor. I bought a Stellar (black) back in September and already wish it was the beginning of summer again.
You and me both Shawn - a delivery on 1st November is not the best time to get a new bike 🤨
Motorcycle that Indians are proud of .The best quality vehicle. A vehicle that can enhance the prestige of the country.
You certainly should be proud my man!
@@RobLittleuk thank you sir
Congratulations big heart man....
Thank you my man all the best from England!
Congrats for this wonderful yellow beauty.. 👍👍😎
Thanks.....love it !
Congratulations!! 🤩💯
Thank you 🙏
Hey rob!! My meteor got delivered to me last week, which is fireball red in colour. Running smoothly till now. Excited!!!
The red looks great too. Don’t know where you are but I’m looking to take advantage of the good weather here in the UK for the next few days and get my first service done next week then it will all be ready to go for next year! Thanks for your comment
@@RobLittleuk From India!! ❤️
@@allenwilsongeorge2936 would love to visit and ride up to the Himalayas - noticed on FB last week (Meteor 350 page) a guy rode his Meteor 5000km round trip to the mountains and back - scary roads, stunning views.
@@RobLittleuk You are right man. Planning for a trip to Himalayas soon. Hope to see you soon!
Congrats!
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Nice one Rob, best bike I've ever owned. Love the private plate by the way, enjoy.!
Thanks Jonathan - it was an old plate off an unwanted car ! Still running in but love it !
So awesome!
Indeed - mega awesome!! Thanks 😊
I’ve grown old riding Harley Davidsons, taking a very hard look at the beautiful 350 R. E.
Its a great bike James !
How Funny, I test rode the very same bike a month or so after you and placed an order for the same bike and colour, changed my mind in the end and bought a Himalayan. If I could only justify having two bikes.lol
You’ve been riding MY bike Jon? I thought it had done more miles that it should have when I picked it up 😅 thanks for your message and enjoy the Himalayan.
Congrats my friend on your new Enfield. At the same time you are going to feel sorry for , unless the dealer rectified all electrical and electronic problems . Hope overseas exports are better than delivered at home. Wishing you all the luck in the world . Thank you.
Thanks for the warning!!
Wholesome video
Thank you my friend
Ha ha this so funny on the eve of myself going to test ride this bike I stumbled on your vlog and I enjoyed it so so much, I am in exactly the same situation as you were and I've watched RUclips videos of this machine back to back for days and there's no doubt I will buy this bike to be perfectly honest, i shall keep you posted thank you, oh I think I'm getting the same colour too. Regards Mark....
You are showing excellent aesthetic judgment Mark. Personally I prefer the simple look - no decoration of screen or sissy seat. No crash bars.....the basic bike looks great. Good luck with your test ride.....you get used to the heal and toe!
Kist sold my z1000 and going to test ride one of these in the morning. Same thinking as you im alomost 61 with lots of health problems. I also had a 500 enfield for over 4 years and loved it.
You will love this one Fred !
25+ years old royal infields are still running in India very fine
Hi so your Enfield was made in India? Fantastic!!
Congratulations From India.
Hope u enjoy ride
Thanks my friend - it’s getting colder here now but occasional mild day suitable for riding!
Welcome to the RE family.... love from India 👍
Thanks so much !
I must agree... harder getting a leg over.. MOST bikes these days have a sweeping tail end... I can't do the splits vertically to get on a dang Motorcycle any more.. I am in the hunt for a flat straight bench seat that handles saddle bags easily..... I would just hate to be stuck on scooters and cruisers though.. the search continues..
Thanks Michael - we have the same rationale
Great man.. you loved it.
I did love it?? Could you really see?? Ha - of course! Thanks for commenting
@@RobLittleuk I have also booked the same but in Black.
@@amangoel7409 black was my second favourite colour! The Meteor reminds me of my old Triumph Tiger Cub that I had when I was younger - not sure if you had them in your country?
Good lad 40 miles on first outing,,,
Congrats ! This is a beautiful bike. I hope we will see you more on this bike. Subscribed !
Thanks - your countrymen have made a brilliant job making it ! All the best from England to India!
@@RobLittleuk thank you and wish you and your family a very Happy & prosperous Diwali.
its a beauty
It certainly is!!
Top man Rob. My Meteor arrived the same day, 3rd November, from QB Motorcycles and what a cracking little bike it is. Have fun on it.
Cracking it is but hate being overtaken by mopeds!! Still I am religiously doing my duty and being careful - first service tomorrow!
@@RobLittleuk Haha, I know what you mean! I'm pottering around sticking to the book and creeping towards my first service too.
I can't understand why Honda haven't brought their CB350 to the UK too, I'm sure it would sell well here.
Cheers... I have the same one yellow fireball💛💛💛 RE lover from India
We are “twins”!! Enjoy 😊
@@RobLittleuk yeah 🤘. You too
Congratulations & Happy Rides
One thing intrigue's me ..for our Brit friends..isn't getting the RE ..is some sort of home coming for the actual bike ..going back in an updated form to its origins...besides being just a new bike for the Rider & the Family
Thanks for you comment and it is a form of “coming home” as you say. I assume you are in India? There is something classically RE / Brit bike about the Meteor. But as I understand it, it was partially designed in the UK? Have a nice day and ride careful 🇬🇧❤️🇮🇳…😊
@@RobLittleuk ..thanks much ..yeah ..am Absolutely from India & in India & own a 55 & 78 model RE Bullets ..its always good to get the best of design & engineering elements put together..& am Glad both the Brit & Indian facilities are getting the job done..the pedigree..the DNA will be safe even more that way
Congratulations for good choice
Thanks I’m very happy 😃
Congratulations
Nice video
Love from India ❤️👍
Thank you my friend 🇬🇧❤🇮🇳
Looks good and sounds nice too. Sadly not big enough for me as I’m 6’2”
You’d be surprised - try it !
Be careful, the yellow ones go a lot faster.
Thanks for your warning Steve but I already discovered that - mine was delivered with a German manual so it is capable of autobahn speeds!
Congratulation old man
Thanks for your comment and yes I guess I am “old” but the media will make me feel younger
Lovely bike I've not long had my Himalayan .I was told 5 week wait until delivery .mine arrived 2 weeks ago after ordering on the 01/06/2021
Wow so it’s not just the meteors then sounds awful to have to wait that long thanks for your comment
@@RobLittleuk yes royal enfield were terrible with any communication with the whole thing.it's put me of ever considering buying another bike or product from them.
Congratulations on the new bike. I was down Bike treads today.
They are a great bunch - are you getting a Meteor? By the way and perhaps more importantly, we have a Border called Gladys...."Gladys the Dog" appears on some of my vids! She will be 15 at Christmas, has heart failure but still happy to walk a slow sniffy mile most days. She is a darling !!! 🦮 🤗
Absolutely beautiful machine! Huge congratulations sir.
It is beautiful - off for my service today, one week after getting it!
It is beautiful 😻 I’m off for my first service today!
Aha it has arrived ! glad to see it's now in your persession and delivered on a sunny day , i'm sorry Rob but
your going to have to get a new crash hat , it clashes ;) Enjoy your new steed , take care .
As we speak I am off to Helmet City later today 😀 tanks for your kind words !
@@RobLittleuk Good man but i was only joking really , have fun :)
@@hybrid6692 you’re not the only one to have spotted that !
Congrats 👏
Thanks 😊 🙏
Lovely bike Rob, enjoy 😉
It is…I am and I will!! Thanks 😊
Here in India you can see at least 100 Royal Enfield vehicles on the road every day .. I also have a 1986 model nd 2021 model
Hi and thanks for your comment....we Brits love RE too remembering it was the oldest British brand. Glad to see the company doing so well in India and across the world. Stay safe and well my friend!
i myself love the yellow variant
I’m lovin it !!
That's the exact one I want.
You can’t it’s mine!! 😆
@@RobLittleuk no worries. I’m probably going to get my own this weekend
@@jreid641 Good luck I've only had mine three days but still smiling !
License plate is too big compared to India, It kinda ruined the back look. Many Congratulations 🎉 🎉 🎉 🥳 🥳 🥳
Dave you are absolutely right and thats why, being the old rebel biker that I am, I bought a tail tidy from Bandidos in India and printed a naughty sized numberplate!! See my video - ruclips.net/video/3xSWE3Sy8BY/видео.html - and thanks for commenting !
really nice bike my dude
Hey its me ROb - could you give me a ring? 07973 324559 - need to get a bike moved in a van and wonder if you could give me the name of the guy you used? Thanks !!
Enjoy 🤠
Life
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@@RobLittleuk
Thank you sir
Keep biking hiking ☺️
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What is the price in England?
In India price is very competitive in India like 2000 pounds approx.
New Royal Enfields of 2022 are very much improved and have very good engine and higher speed compared to those.
Thanks for your comment - in the UK I paid 3800 pounds!
Do you still have this machine Rob? How do you rate the Royal Enfield machines
No longer have it - replaced 18 months ago with a Triumph T100. The RE was a nice bike, well made, comfy, pretty but gutless.
Before you said it i wondered what made you think parking right there was a good idea?
Hi Mike thanks for your comment - I can’t remember what I said now so not sure what you are talking about ?
@@RobLittleuk You parked the Honda right next to a small trench and put your foot in it.
@@mikehurley5052 Ahh now I got you ! I think the stock answer is "It seemed a good idea at the time" ! 😅
It's indian brand 🤗😉😉
No! The brand is British. The bikes are manufactured in India for an Indian owned company. The Meteor was designed in the Uk
@@RobLittleuk good night friend 😊
Congrats ! ... hope the helmet wasn't bought specially ... it clashes with the tank colour terribly ! How do you
find the performance , is it enough for you ?
Hi David - no it wasn't and you aren't the first person to mention that !! Probably going to the Bike show at the NEC in December to try to source one! Thanks for your comment!
Maybe a yellow bell bullitt or torc t1 helmet would suit it?
@@lastxp thanks for your suggestion but I am really looking for an open face helmet 😊
The important thing if you buy a brand new bike is not ti decide it isn't for you after less than a year or you lose a BOMB in depreciation.
Oh wait ...
Prefer the YB 😉
Prefer the YB 😜
Iam already booked January 1 2022 delivery plz your experience share me
Still running in Vishnu but loving it - good luck with your date!
34 miles on your first trip an I bet you used at 2 egg cups of fuel 🤭🍻. My question is, have you still got it an are you just as pleased?
Thanks for your comment and question and the answer is "NO" - I no longer have the Meteor - got rid of it quicker than any brand new bike!!
@@RobLittleuk Hi Rob, would be intrigued to know why, was it unreliability or just not what you expected?
@@user-cc4pr8wc4w 1. Speed - struggles to get to 60mph. takes 12 seconds to get from 60 to 70. 2. Lighting and a few other things
@@user-cc4pr8wc4w Hi - to be honest it was top speed, acceleration, the lights, the useless tripper - a bit sad really. Never wanted to dispose of a brand new bike that quick before. Now have a Bonneville which I am very happy with but is wrapped up for the winter in the garage. Have you bought one?
@@RobLittleuk Hi Rob, thanks for replying. No I've not bought one yet. My current bike is a tuned XSR 700 so I'm a little concerned about the lack of power, but i need the comfort, age thing. 🤭 (75) "still think an ride like I'm 25" suppose i could always keep both. Many thanks again for your input. All the best an roll on summer 👍🍻
like from India
🤗 from England!
Where is helmet?
Thanks for your comment - I didn't think I needed a helmet to ride 30m from the delivery van to my garage 🤔...but thanks for your comment !!
@@RobLittleuk 👍
Is 20hp enough?
Enough for what me ole mate? To break the land speed record? NOPE. To cruise around the countryside.....ABSOLUTELY. What do you like to do on your bike Paul?
@@RobLittleuk Well ive just bought the yellow one yesterday, got to wait till next Thursday for it to be delivered at my house. My concern is with only 20hp pushing 190kgs would it feel underpowered?
@@paulkazjack Well I'm a big guy too - one thing is for sure it will be comfortable!
what is your height ???
Please??????? 6ft / 182
Did all the excitement of taking out the Meteor take away your common sense momentarily?
You walked it backwards to the road when you have a driveway wide enough to turn a bus around on 🤣
We can never be too careful or, indeed, cautious JB when we have a new bike 😳
Absurd license plates .
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