We all know Royal Enfield has some banging entry-level motorcycles. Out of these, the Meteor 350 is arguably the best suited for the American market, owing to its proper cruiser style with a pinch of modern-day oomph. It has started getting a bit long in the tooth, though, so RE has carefully announced a nip and tuck for the popular machine. We say carefully because the brand has tried to keep all the pros intact while throwing in some extra bits. Let’s dive in.
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Looks Better Than Ever
And It Has More Features
The biggest changes come to the feature and design of the Meteor 350. Regardless of the variant, the cruiser now has LED lights–turn signals and headlight–as standard. In addition, a fast-charging type-C port and Tripper navigation pod are also part of the package now. As for aesthetics, RE has thrown in a handful of new shades for the motorcycle. The total tally is seven, but all of these are spread across the four variants. We’ve mentioned them below for easy understanding.
RE Meteor 350 Variants And Colors
- Fireball: Orange and Grey
- Stellar: Matte Grey and Marine Blue
- Aurora: Retro Green and Retro Red
- Supernova: Black
The Meteor’s 349cc Engine Now Has A Slipper Clutch As Standard
Since the J-series engine is already rather fresh and meets all norms, Royal Enfield has left things largely untouched. So you get the same 349cc, single-cylinder mill that puts out around 20 horsepower and 20 pound-feet via a five-speed transmission. The new bit here is the slipper clutch, which is a great safety addition for new riders. It will also lighten the clutch pull and reduce hopping if you go hard on the downshifts. So in a way, you’re getting a more city-friendly bike now.
Not much has changed in the underpinnings department, either. The telescopic forks, dual rear shocks, and wheels are all unchanged. They join hands with a double-cradle steel chassis. Last but not least is a set of single disc brakes at each end. Like these, the weight and other dimensions are all the same.
RE Meteor 350 Engine Specs
|
Engine |
349cc, single-cylinder |
|
Power |
20.2 HP |
|
Torque |
19.9 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
Six-speed |
Royal Enfield Has Yet To Launch The New Meteor 350 In The US
If you like what you see, you’ll have to wait to get your hands on one. That’s because Royal Enfield has launched the new Meteor only in India for now. So if we do get the new cruiser here, it’ll probably be for model year 2026. Interestingly, though, RE has already listed the old-gen Meteor as a MY26 bike on its American site. So this could come here next year as a 2027 model. Seems like a lot of wait, doesn’t it?
Read the full article here