Royal Enfield Meteor
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.
Design
Engine
Royal Enfield developed the Meteor codenamed JD1. 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. 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, and is the first spin-off of the firm's 650 twin range. This cruiser motorcycle is available in standard or Touring trim.
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.
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.
2022 Update
Three new colors are available.In July 2022, it starts at an ex-showroom price of in India. In Germany, it starts at.