Affordable Fun the Royal Enfield Meteor 350

TGR Staff

Royal Enfield has announced that their latest bike the Meteor 350, will be arriving at Royal Enfield dealerships across North America in May 2021. A modern revival of the classic Meteor of the 1950s, pricing will start at just $4,399 for the Fireball, making it one of the most affordable motorcycles in the USA.

The Meteor 350 is a new design built from the ground up and features a fuel-injected 349cc air-oil-cooled single-cylinder engine generating 20.2 bhp and 19 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Designed with a balancer shaft, the new platform gives a smooth and well-mannered riding experience, while retaining the classic Royal Enfield “thump.” The Meteor 350 also features a twin downtube spline frame, a seat height of 30.1 inches, and a curb weight of 421 pounds, meaning it should be easy to handle.

A constant-mesh five-speed gearbox and multi-plate wet clutch handle shifting should deliver a smooth, linear feel to the rider. The Meteor 350’s 19-inch front alloy wheel features a 100/90-19 57P CEAT tubeless tire, while the rear is equipped with a 17-inch 140/70-17 66P CEAT tubeless tire. The Meteor 350 comes standard with telescopic 41mm front forks and twin emulsion adjustable rear shocks, with six-step preload settings to adjust ride characteristics.

The Meteor 350 is a perfect balance of fun and style for any rider. Riders will have the opportunity to choose the Meteor 350 in three model trims: the Fireball, the Stellar, and the Supernova, each with its own unique personality and styling. The Meteor displays Royal Enfield’s commitment to our global position as the leader in the middleweight segment, offering a diverse lineup of motorcycles to all riders.

Breeann Poland, Marketing and Communications Lead-Americas.

The Meteor 350 will be offered in seven color variations. The Fireball will be available with blacked-out trim pieces and pinstripe wheels, while the Meteor 350 Stellar will offer a passenger backrest. The Supernova will offer both a windscreen and a passenger backrest.

The Meteor 350 will also be the first to offer the Royal Enfield Tripper a TBT (Turn-By-Turn) navigation display device for real-time directions, built using the Google Maps Platform. The Tripper displays the best route to reach a destination using Google Maps navigation when paired via the Royal Enfield App to the rider’s smartphone.