I’m 62, and my Royal Enfield Classic 350 has me enjoying riding again. It’s easy to forget how much pleasure can be derived from a small simple motorcycle. No more stress.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

8 ай бұрын

I'm 60. I find my Hayabusa helps me enjoy motorcycling. But I do like the Meteor 350.

I own the very same Supernova Meteor since 2022. Yesterday I did my first own oil change successfully. It was very necessary and it runs much smoother again. It has run 5600 km without much issue. Had the engine light once with a sensor error, nothing severe. I added the premium footpegs, adjustable levers, the air filter and a rack for luggage with a leather bag on it. I an very content. I am 46 years old and this is my first own motorcycle.

Meteor looks like a whole bunch of fun. I adore the looks of it. It’s just so classic looking.

It's truly a great bike, ive had my meteor 350 for over a year now. It has just over 12,000 miles and is used daily as my commuter. Its comfortable, smooth and reliable. I've done all the servicing myself with home tools and it regularly achieves over 100mpg. i previously only ever owned Japanese branded motorcycles but Royal Enfield have created a great range here, long gone are the days of old leaking bikes, new breed of bikes

@paulmccarter908

Ай бұрын

Cool beans man. I'm looking at a 350 meteor as an upgrade over my scooter to commute.

I bought one of these to return to riding after a 40 year break and I absolutely love it. It's a perfect bike for cruising the back roads, and I like the fact that it's fairly basic (no rider modes, etc.) as it means I can just concentrate on enjoying the ride.

52 and bought one of these in March and i am loving it. Its just a great bike to bimble about on with no particular rush to get where you are going.❤

Ive got one of these, i use it as my daily rider. And for that i have to say it's been perfect. Cheap to run, easy to service and maintain, really easy to ride. I like it alot more than i was expecting, even to the point of taking this for a ride on the weekends rather than something bigger. I haven't used it on faster roads (70's) but for anything upto 60 it's been great. I live in this area too so ideal for the twisty back lanes. I don't have the front screen but I can confirm the back rest is perfect for strapping a bag or something else to. Looking forward to the rest of your review. 👍

I bought a 6 month old Meteor, with 630 miles. Now it’s got 2400, since mid March. I have added a few accessories to personalise it. Crash bars, fly screen, touring mirrors, as standard one’s were a blur. Deluxe pegs, heated grips and low seat, am a real short arse. It really loosens up after 1200 miles. At 1800 miles, I added the DNA filter and plate. Yes, this bike has a Rev limiter, and you will top out at 72 mph, once you eventually get there. But the plate and filter, pulls so much better through the gears, right up to its maximum of 72, with ease. It just breathes much more freely. With that noisier induction sound. It’s a no brainier upgrade.😊

I’ve owned a Meteor 350 for over a year now and still love it. I ride primarily on back roads which it is perfect for, the ideal bike when you don’t need to be anywhere and just need a bit of wind therapy. I’ve also taken it on motorways too and never had any issues keeping up with traffic and overtaking as and when appropriate. As with most bikes it has a rev limiter, but additionally, there is a speed limiter too, I feel the speed limiter kicking in at a displayed 75mph on speedo (though I think it is actually nearer to 72). In my 12 months ownership I’ve not had a single issue, just pure joy from this bike. I returned after a couple of decades absence from riding so didn’t want anything too quick, as it turns out now I’ve slowed down I not only get to enjoy my ride, I get to enjoy the view too. I’m more of a “Born To Be Mild” rider, so this is just perfect for me.

I have just bought one. I'm 70 years old now and my big single 500cc Royal Enfield Bullet was getting to be too heavy for my hips and back to handle. The Meteor is the perfect bike for me now. Low centre of gravity, quick enough, agile and the electric start is a great relief... The built in features such as the fuel gauge, the gps tripper and the feedback from the instruments is just great. Still running it in but having a great time riding it. Nice Vlog, girl. You ride in a similar fashion to me. Keep the rubber down.

Great video…..I love how you are able to combine the practicality of the motorcycle and your feelings to give a complete review.

Great review. Your reaction seems to be the norm. People who try them can't stop smiling. I fell in love with the Fireball Yellow version in 2021. Closest dealer was 1800 miles away so I had it shipped. It did not disappoint, and I smile every time I ride it. I've been riding 50 years and it does indeed take me back. I still have a 1977 Honda 360T. Sold my R1100RT from lack of use. I have added numerous mods including windshield, backrest, larger pegs, engine guard, sump guard and bar end mirrors to name a few. Rarely fails to draw peoples comments and attention. Fast motorways are not fun to drive any motor vehicle on. Ask sports car owners. This little bike is as close to motorcycle perfection that a person can find. Cheers.

@tomboyabit

11 ай бұрын

Oh my how far from everything do you live?? 😃 1800 miles away is crossing a few countries on this side of the world 😅

@lancerbiker5263

11 ай бұрын

@@tomboyabit Yes Canada is rather large.🙂 I live on the east coast, the dealer was in Toronto. The centre of Canada is another 950 miles west !

@user-yw8qf8cc3t

Ай бұрын

​@@tomboyabit How are those mirrors? RE sell bar end mirrors which may vibrate less and provide a wider view behind.

I regularly ride those very same roads on my Meteor, I have the supernova in blue and love it. There are so many roads and lanes in this area, its a great place to own a bike and I know them all like the back of my hand. Enjoyed your review and the ride out.

Kudos to you gal. Not many people are brave enough to say it... There's a lot of unpleasant cyclists in this country❤

Very nice channel! Lovely way of talking, love it. And i bought a RE Meteor three weeks ago, awainting for its arrival.

I just turned 20000 km in mine. It's my first bike (at 52 years old), and I just love it. I commute to work, I travel with it, in group or solo, I enjoy all the twisty mountain roads around Rio de Janeiro, I customized it with beach bars, custom paint job, chrome pillion grab rails... I'm just in love with it.

Looks like a bike that would be good for around town and the back country roads here. Also looks good! ❤

Once the engine has covered 1500 miles, it is starting to run in properly. Top is 72 mph, will cruise at 65 mph (105 km/h) all day long in extreme comfort.

@kalnwi2023

7 ай бұрын

40 yrs ago I had a RD200 that did 72 mph lol .

I love mine. New rider here. Bought a few more but ride this the most

I love my 350 meteor, been on many trips now and just love this bike .spot on gorgeous lady well done ❤

I started riding in the early 80s but became disabled in 1990 so I do not ride a lot, I will 60 in a few months, twice in my life I went above a 550 and regretted it both times. The first was because I was young and did not know and the second was stupidity for me small displacement, 400 to 550 for street is lovely. This meteor 350 Royal enfield reminds me of a 883 with the styling (Seat, tank, and rear fender or mud guard) but with a small displacement motor kind of interesting since one of the cracks on HD is they do not have a beginner bike for people into cruisers... I am sticking with my Honda Shadow 500

Love that little bike ,,,your right it is a classic, very impressed with the forks , and the sound is lovely ,, my god that was wet day.

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

Today is even worst here. Raining non stop. It does sound pleasant doesn’t it? I’d like it slightly louder in the traffic but I loved that single cylinder tune 🎶

I got this exact model in brown as my 1st bike & I freakin' love it! 😍Changing out the foot pegs to the wider pegs for even more relaxed cruiser feel & look.

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

Do you ride it a lot? What roads?

@Donnabatical-0O

Жыл бұрын

@@tomboyabit Just broke 100 miles in NY, it's just been such a hot & rainy summer. Hoping for a lot more, soon!

Yay, someone else who enjoys the Backroads as much as me! 🎉

What an excellent video. Best I’ve seen for this bike.

@tomboyabit

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

I have the exact bike , same colour. It is my daily rider to work and when on days off I take it out on the rural roads here in Australia. Very economical on fuel light to handle . Couldn’t be happier and see no reason to upgrade to a bigger bike

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

How it is in a hot weather?

@Joeyrider785

Жыл бұрын

We have 38 degree summer days her and it doesn’t over heat . I can’t fault it and will also be buying the Royal Enfield Classic 350 soon. They look like an army replica bike and so cool .

Perfect for a quiet relaxing picnic ride, along the fjords and up in the mountains of Norway. My R nineT always tricks me into riding too fast …

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

That’s a ‘problem’ with the modern bikes you don’t realise until you look at the speed 🤦🏼‍♀️ love R nineTs though

Good looking bike, has some similarities to my 1973 Honda CB 350. Good bike for what it can do.

Nice "first impression"! In this video you have a very good angle on the helmet camera that give a good view of the road ahead and also show the handlebar. It feels like being on the bike!

@tomboyabit

11 ай бұрын

I’m happy to read that 🙏🏻

aah finally!! Well done

im 74 and have just taken delivery of my 350 supernovae i enjoyed your video😊

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy and very glad to hear 🙏🏻

I have a Meteor. At 60+ and had over 50 something bikes, I downsized to this. My criteria was, dose it do 10% more than anything I want and it certainly does. I ride in a rural area of Germany for which it is perfect. Now it is run-in I have taken it on the Autobahn and was pleasantly surprised that it did absolutely fine with no problems passing big trucks and staying with the traffic (not so fast with current fuel costs). Have stripped off all pillion related parts added a GIVI rack & pannier system, and fabricated a platform behind the rider that holds a 35L adventure top box. The whole bike is like a mini bagger. The fuel gauge is very inaccurate but when it's flashing empty, it has done 350km and has 100km+ left which is fine. If you can live without the couple of times a year you want that massive kick up the pants, it is a highly recommended bike.

hi have the same bike, for arounda year now, live close to lake district , perfect bike for the roads here, love every mile i ride this bike, sports bikes no thank s.

Nice first impression, I got my bike for just under 2 years with no issues at all. I am 6 ft. 1 & 89kg and it pulls okay, with a pillion okay ish, which is the only downside of the bike's lack of power. I will upgrade soon to the 650cc.

You have to love British summer time ☔⛈️☁️🌧️

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

The best! Makes a complete sense why the weather is the main topic here.

Out of all the reasons to get a Royal Enfield Meteor the most important is COST. You get a solid bike for a very reasonable price.

I bought the Fireball in blue with yellow decal and love it. It is my first big bike so I have no idea how it might compare. What was important for me was moving up from a Vespa 125 to a sensibly powered entry-level bike. I did look at the Super Meteor and the Interceptor both 650cc, but was concerned about the bike weight increase from the Vespa. I may look to power up in 12 months.

I'm older, I have health problems, as in a back injury that makes my lower legs half numb and not work well, so what did I buy this year? A Harley Davidson Pan America, the opposite of what you were saying, lol. My other ride is a 1988 Lowrider, which funny enough is heavier than the Pan Am, but looks smaller.

Evening Tomboy_a_bit. I got the 650cc Super Metor just for my knees. Arthritis at nearly 70 can be a real bummer with you legs in a normal riding position. So far no knee pain riding this RE. If the 350cc Metor has the same engine at the Hunter, then you could be getting around 90mpg on a run. But I expect if you want that 350 to do more on say a motorway I might be inclined to change the engine drive chain sprocket for one with an extra tooth. Just a thought. Another enjoyable review girl. So till next time safe enjoyable cruising till next time 👍😊.

Give that check engine light a couple days. Sometimes a combination of fuel quality and a wet day trigger a light, which goes away after a few days.

C’est très encourageant de rouler lentement, on apprécie mieux le paysage, c’est indéniable, objectivement, cette vidéo m’a plu en plus sur la pluie qui n’est pas évident

Nice review. Nice camera angles. Very honest comments. Looking forward to the next. Am riding a Triumph Tiger Sport, but definitely leaning towards a Meteor. I'm 74 and loving the thought. Powerful bikes are pointless for my kind of riding in and around Mumbai. In any case our highways dont feel good beyond 60-65 mph. No bikes allowed on Expressways either. So why not just enjoy, eh?

I have the same oxblood gloves (from "that" company) but no bike to match them... this is a fantastic looking bike in my favourite colour. If it was 650cc or bigger, I would seriously think about getting one. Maybe they do an Interceptor twin in that colour! Stand Up Paddel Board is what they are called, SUP Boards. That is something I have not tried but want to. Is that cute little village near Manningtree and called Dedham? (sorry, I didn't understand you when you said the name on the bike).

This and the SuperMeteor 650 are crying out to be modded into a bobber style…e.g remove the front and rear fenders, rear seat, change the existing seat etc etc etc …something tells me they would really look brilliant. Talking of which, will we see you do a review of the SM650, or not really? Either way, great video as always 🤟😎🙏

Great vid, I test drove it and although am not a typical cruiser person, it’s pretty ok I would reckon but in bumper to bumper traffic ie if one wants to ride it within the city, the foot pegs a bit too front for someone of my height, maybe a 5’8 or 9” guy it should be fine.

That was excellent D👏 ive got a bonneville and I'm thinking about getting a super meteor as a second bike so if you get the chance a review on one would be great👍x

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

That’s a plan. To compare how much more super it is. Had to start from this 😉

@robquince3076

Жыл бұрын

@@tomboyabit can't wait to see that x

Royal Enfield 350all of them good little bikes and great prices in the Uk 🇬🇧?

I will use it in Bogota Colombia, maybe once I get comfortable go to Medellin on it

Summer 2023 in the UK was the worst I can remember....Never done so few trips on my bike during July & August.

May be it is much more fun riding a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow. Had the 500 Royal Enfield and loved it, I do wish they would of put a 500 cc in this one and love the heal toe shifter, and where is the kick start to make this a true classic.

Perfect area for riding 👌

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

😊

Gonna have to name you the flying Lithuanian! Looked like you got that Meteor moving. P.s Am gonna try the 650 this year hopefully.

At 67 I have had this for one year and I have just sold it, great bike but time for more power moving up To. Vulcan 650 possibly the 350 great for lanes etc but motorways defo not..but I would not put anyone off these there great 🥂

Grazumelis 🏍️❤️😁✊😉

Classic yes but spoked wheels would finish it off.

It's been raining all day in London! I hope to go for a ride tomorrow. Hard to believe just a few weeks ago it was 40 degrees.

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

Same in Colchester today. Yesterday at least we had sunny bits, not a complete misery.

@Blort440

Жыл бұрын

I love my Classic 350. I ride it much more than my Harley.

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

@@Blort440 really? Let us know why? More reliable? Less maintenance? Simpler?

@super_moto_voyager

Жыл бұрын

I'm still on a 125 at the moment but taking my various tests over August and September (theory on Monday). I'm craving the RE interceptor, but I'm also considering something smaller to start. The HNTR suits my style a bit more than the meteor or classic 350 and I think you liked it

Remember when Deimantė first set up her riding audio and helmet cam? She wasn't sure she could ride, think and speak in English all at the same time? Well damn... look at how slick she's got it now!! Greaf vlog chat style Dei. Made that all look fun and the qualities of the little bike shine. Good job

To be a bit pedantic, this isn't a cruiser. Cruisers have a lean-back, feet forward seating position. This is what they call a "standard" motorcycle, specifically a retro standard, with a neutral upright seating position. And then you have sport bikes with a forward position.

Not bad.

In nxt video,try super meteor....

Hello, I have seen a lot of English videos concerning this bike, and I must say that You are the person whose English I undestand clearly without putting the French subtitles😃 Many Thanks for Your interesting comments. And good trip with this pretty motorcycle !!! Have fun and ride safe 🤗

@tomboyabit

10 ай бұрын

I’m not English, it’s my third language that’s probably it’s simpler ☺️

@gozendelest

10 ай бұрын

@@tomboyabit Two people whose native language is not English...funny situation 😄 . Keep up your interesting videos and enjoy your tests like we do ! 👍 ♥

Video editing tip: when your camera is set to record at, say, 24 frames per second, then you should also make sure that the timeline in the editing software is set to 24 FPS. Then you will avoid the weirdness movements 😊

@Youtuber-ku4nk

Жыл бұрын

Also, if you are shooting in 24fps, you need to take note if it’s actually 23.976 fps. Some cameras don’t tell the truth. Same thing goes for 30p and 29.97fps

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s very helpful.

👋😘

There are at lest 3 "Entrance" level cruisers I can think of that are 125CC.

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

125cc is learners category here, because you don’t even need a motorcycle licence to ride them.

@acmdv

Жыл бұрын

@@tomboyabit in the UK you still need a license just not a full one but you still need to pass your CBT to ride on the road.

Oops, blooper! 7:39 Hahaha, editing missed that.

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

Nope. All left purposely 😂

Do you think new super meteor 650 is better?

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

I honestly can’t tell you till I rode it. Sometimes bigger engine looses the fun aspect and I prefer a small version. Like Triumph scrambler.

Cons: 1- Clutch is extremely hard and Wide inconvenient to pull. 2- Gear is extremely hard and it's hard to put it on neutral. 3- Fuel Meter show false fuel amount. 4- Not comfortable for city Ride. Best of luck

Great wheelchair 😀

Not all of us that cycle are bad and I'm also a biker

MAYBE THAT OLD LADY WAS YOU IN THE FUTURE (WHO RODE CLASSIC BIKES BEFORE) 🙂

Metero?

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Sounds like a good name. Sexy

Hi tomboy abit or not check my chanal out theres bella i had the super nova blue 350 for a year and half and now own the clasic 350 i called her gloria both bikes are the best value for money iv ever spent great fun to ride lovely video hope you keep the meteor for your self do let simon lose on it

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

Haha Meteor is safe it’s a press bike and Simon not aloud on it. Very well said. Best value for money.

@theadventuresofbellatheenf4627

Жыл бұрын

Thay could have it back as a bobber lol

@theadventuresofbellatheenf4627

Жыл бұрын

Or a copper give it to simon dare you

Cyclists are not very nice people? You'd be surprised how many cyclists also ride motorcycles.

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t mean a personality. Just a behaviour on the road. I know a few cyclists, who rides bikes and not, nice people. Never asked if they turn into something different when they cycle? 😂

to much talking:P go straight to the point which is bike and ride it

I have a blue Supernova and just love it.. Put an exhaust on it that does away with the cat and mod the air box to let the engine breath better. It'll make a world of difference to the bike.

@tomboyabit

Жыл бұрын

Top tip! Thank you