Royal Enfield Meteor 350 – What to expect? » EngineOctane

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird is one of the most iconic bikes in India after the Bullet. It is said to get a major makeover and has been spotted testing on Indian roads. The Royal Enfield range is known for having a loyal customer base and has established itself as a niche brand. Hence, it is big news that a new bike, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, has been spotted testing.

Meteorite design

Meteor 350 will look similar to Thunderbird. It will retain the cruiser look with features like low saddle, cruiser look, neutral positioned footpegs, teardrop fuel tank, blacked out engine etc. There are also a lot of Meteor brands around the bike. The handlebars also get a different position. The cycling overalls take on a sporty look. The new Royal Enfield Thunderbird is likely to be built on the company’s new J architecture. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a silhouette of Royal Enfield Thunderbird. The bike features V-shaped alloy wheels, new twin rear shock absorbers and a blacked-out engine housing.

Characteristics

The new Meteor 350 will also get a number of feature updates to make it stand out as an all-new bike. It will get a new instrument cluster that will be fully digital. Also other changes like a wider seat, new indicators, LED DRLs and revised stands. Expect better ergonomics on the new bike and possibly more mounting points for luggage.

Meteor 350 engine

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will also get a new engine which is expected to be the same as the classic 350 but with a gearbox from the interceptor. This engine will also be used in other bikes from the company.

It should be noted that the current 346cc engine in the RE range has been upgraded to BS6 emission norms and gets fuel injection.

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 should have a comfortable cruising speed of around 90-110 kmph which seems to be the perfect range for our Indian roads.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Prices

Royal Enfield The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is expected to be launched in India sometime in mid-2020 and will be priced somewhere in the range of INR 1.80-2.0 lakh* (ex-showroom). The Meteor name itself is not exactly new to the Royal Enfield stable. The company registered the nameplate in Europe last July. Check out our Royal Enfield Thunderbird review:

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