Royal Enfield Meteor

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 Royal Enfield 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.[1]

Design

Engine

Royal Enfield developed the Meteor codenamed JD1.[2] 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.[3] The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a fuel consumption of around 35 km/l.

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor released in 2022 boasts very much the same design, but with a 650cc engine.[4]

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.[citation needed]

The bike also features an all-new semi-digital instrument cluster and a Tripper navigation system screen in a separate pod.[5]

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.[6]

2022 Update

Three new colors are available.[7]

In July 2022, it starts at an ex-showroom price of ₹205,844 (US$2,500) in India.[8] In Germany, it starts at €4,390 (US$5,192.05).[9]

2023 Update

In October 2023, Royal Enfield launched the Aurora variant of the Meteor 350. Mechanically, the Aurora is identical to the other variants. Its unique features include spoke wheels, three new color schemes, an exclusive chrome engine, and other retro-inspired elements.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ Banerji, Sumant (13 December 2020). "Looking for the Thump". Business Today. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 review: Glides like a 'bird', misses out on 'thunder'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  3. ^ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs rivals: Specifications comparison". Autocar India. 7 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Super Meteor 650 Price, Mileage & Colors in United Kingdom | Royal Enfield".
  5. ^ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 motorcycle launched in India – Check out price, specs and more". zeenews.india.com.
  6. ^ "Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Interceptor 650: Siblings' Rivalry". Drivio. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Launched In Three New Colours – ZigWheels". ZigWheels.com.
  8. ^ "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Price Hiked For July 2022 – ZigWheels". ZigWheels.com.
  9. ^ Reisen, Motorrad &. "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 ab sofort in drei neuen Farben erhältlich". Motorrad & Reisen.
  10. ^ Sharma, Yash (13 October 2023). "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Aurora Launched at Rs 2.20 lakh: Gets LED headlight, spoke wheels, and more". Times Of India. Retrieved 27 January 2024.