Meteor
ManufacturerRoyal Enfield
Production2020 - present
ClassCruiser
Engine349 cc (21.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Bore / stroke72 mm × 85.8 mm (2.83 in × 3.38 in)
Power20 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Torque27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transmission5-speed, manual
SuspensionFront – telescopic fork; rear – twin-tube shock absorbers
BrakesFront – 300 mm disc with 2-piston floating caliper; rear – 270 mm disc with single piston floating caliper
Weight191 Kg (wet)
Fuel capacity15 L

The Meteor is an Indian cruiser-style motorcycle manufactured by Royal Enfield in India. The model was developed by engineers based at Royal Enfield’s two state-of-the-art technical centres, in Chennai. The Meteor is a direct replacement to Thunderbird 350.

Design

Engine

Royal Enfield developed the Meteor codenamed JD1.[1] The 349cc long-stroke single-cylinder engine is now air and oil-cooled and the traditional pushrods were replaced by an overhead cam. The engine produces 20 horsepower at 6,100rpm and 27Nm of torque at 4,000rpm and is paired to a five-speed constant mesh transmission. The bike has a power-to-weight ratio of 105.75 hp/tonne. The engine design also includes a balancer shaft to repress the vibrations.[2] The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a fuel consumption of around 35 km/l.

Frame and chassis

The Meteor comes with a twin-tube spine frame, as opposed to the single downtube frame, which most of its contemporaries in the company's line-up have. The suspension is telescopic in front while in the rear is twin-tube emulsion shock absorbers. Front forks are 41mm with 130mm travel and the rear suspension has six-step adjustable preload.

The stock tires of the bike are 100/90-19 inch at front and 140/70-17 inch at the rear. The motorcycle has a 300 mm disc with a dual-piston floating caliper at the front and a 270 mm single-piston floating caliper disc at rear.

The bike also features an all-new semi-digital instrument cluster and a Tripper navigation system screen in a separate pod.[3]

The Super Meteor 650 shares a resemblance to its younger counterpart, the Meteor 350, but with a more muscular appearance. It features a wide and low-slung seat, offering a relaxed riding position ideal for long-distance journeys. The cruiser aesthetics are enhanced by its teardrop-shaped fuel tank, scooped seat, and robust fenders.[4]

2022 update

Three new colors are available.[5]

In July 2022, it starts at an ex-showroom price of ₹205,844 (US$2,600) in India.[6] In Germany, it starts at €4,390 (US$5,192.05).[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 review: Glides like a 'bird', misses out on 'thunder'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  2. ↑ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs rivals: Specifications comparison". Autocar India. 7 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 motorcycle launched in India – Check out price, specs and more". zeenews.india.com.
  4. ↑ "Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Interceptor 650: Siblings' Rivalry". Drivio. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Launched In Three New Colours – ZigWheels". ZigWheels.com.
  6. ↑ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Price Hiked For July 2022 – ZigWheels". ZigWheels.com.
  7. ↑ Reisen, Motorrad &. "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 ab sofort in drei neuen Farben erhältlich". Motorrad & Reisen.
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