All Royal Enfield bikes, are for real bikers...no show, no adrenalin, only ride a pure bike, to have fun👍

Hello from the Netherlands, after 50 years of motorcycling ao Jawa, NSU MAX, Harley WLA 750, Suzuki Intruder 800, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Yamaha Virago 1100, Honda Shadow 600, Harley Sportster 883 and 1200, Harley Frxrs 1988, Harley WLA 750 now after 5 years ago, at the age of 74, a Royal Enfield 350 had been bought, the black one. I fell in love with this all-new model instantly, and what a great bike I've already ridden 1600 kilometers with pleasure and every kilometer is a party. The bike steers very easily every corner can be taken smoothly, everything works great and it looks great, a nice rumble from the exhaust as an extra. Both on the highway and on the back roads no problem at all, oh yes, at my age and after a car accident I can't move my right leg over the passenger backrest, so it was quickly removed. Can highly recommend this motorcycle to anyone who genuinely loves motorcycling, greetings from the Netherlands from Rob

@markholroyd5365

2 жыл бұрын

74 is only a number… growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional! Ride safe

@lancerbiker5263

Жыл бұрын

@@markholroyd5365 I'm turning 64 in May. Been riding since age 13. I also fell in love with the look of the yellow one and ordered one from the nearest dealer 1200 kms away. I've owned many in my day as well, but this one brings me back to my early years. I just wish I could ride it 12 months instead of 7. Cheers.

@sanjaymu74

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Thank you Sir for sharing your lifetime experience. Wish you good health and many more Motorcycling God Bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️

Bought an identical one (one year old) last week. I’m loving it too. I’ve had a lifetime of sports bikes, tourers, trailies and the like, then stopped for a few years. This is my way back into biking, and I can’t see me trading it for anything at the moment. It’s only got 20 bhp, but on the road you’d think it was twice that. It keeps up with traffic on main roads but its real home is on B roads, where it is sublime. I ride everywhere with a massive smile on my face. I wouldn’t choose it to cross Europe in a hurry, but I reckon modest touring with a light load would be easily done. Great review, thank you.

I bought the bike last week, Meteor Stella version. Absolutely superb, everyone should have one in the garage. You are a bit way out on pricing though, they are much cheaper than £4000 on the road. Mine is mid range and cost £3829 out the door. On paper they don't seem worth a second glance but for any doubters go have a road test and no I don't work for Royal Enfield. Great video by the way.👍

@MikeLovesCars

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the Fireball is £3750 OTR and the Stellar £75-100 more and then the Supernova £75-100 more again. These details should be clear, especially if doing a review to potential buyers. Apart from that, I enjoyed the rest of the video and appreciate the effort :-)

@C00KSTERr1

2 жыл бұрын

I have the continental gt 650 and have fallen in love with motorcycling all over again. These new engines royal is putting out are fantastic. It really makes spec sheets useless in regards to the expression from is ride. Congratulations on the purchase!

@umeshdhond

2 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Deeley - What was your color choice for your Meteor Stella and did you make any changes (MIY) or add accessories?

@allans7281

2 жыл бұрын

Does the meteor have metal front and rear fenders or plastic?

@giganotosaurussus

2 жыл бұрын

@@allans7281 They are metal.

I am from Belgium, have had more than 25 motorcycles, from scooters to +100hp sport touring bikes, touring, scramblers and go on and go on. Just after the first lock down I've sold my Husqvarna vitpilen 401. Beautiful bike but it didn't gave me that smile feeling anymore. No motorcycle from the last 10y gave my that feeling. The feeling that was the reason for many of us to start with motorriding. Last weekend I've tested a Royal Enfield 350. The classic because the meteor wasn't in demo. Well, after the testride, I've founded what I was lost for so many years. The love for riding a motorcycle. This motorcycle talked to me and said. Let go of that stress Wim, I'll bring you where you want to go but we do it my way. There is no need to rush. Never thought this was a bike that could give me that feeling and afterwards I realize that the 20hp of this meteor are not the soul of this bike. If you take a Duke 390 or other 300-400cc they will all have double or at least 50% more horsepower than this but the ride it so smooth on this one. Love the bike and more than probably it will be in my garage soon.

Hello from India, the home of Royal Enfield :) I am actually looking forward for the UK to have the new Classic 350(same engine, same chassis but different fueling map tuning and riding triangle). That is even sweeter than the Meteor 350. I loved the pure happy feeling you experienced with the Meteor. Wishing you million miles of happy touring smiles.

@RiderCamTV

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words. ride safe too buddy

Hi...just ordered one today,Ive owned superbikes,sport bikes,enduro bikes,now reaching 70 years old,test riden one now in heaven.Great torque and decent acceleration up to 40mph.Perfect for todays roads when speed cameras everywhere.Really solidily made,100mpg possible.Heel and toe gear gear change is great,pulls top gear at low speed.Low seat height,wide levers easy on fingers.Go and get one!(PS great exhaust note).Feb2033)

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

She's arrived I assume Michael.. 🤔 How's it going...? Any issues...? Pray tell... Cheers 🍻 *Crap Game*

@michaelbarnes5293

Жыл бұрын

Hi...Now done 1000 miles, Good points. 1.Comfortable seat. 2.Great riding position,feet forward.(Supernova). 3.Barrel comfort hand grips. 4.Wide brake,clutch levers. 5.Light pull clutch. 6.Super slick gear change 7.Fantastic brakes. 8.Changes direction quickly,to avoid pot holes or drain covers. 9.90 to 100mpg. 10.Super easy DIY maintenance,Valve check,spark plug,centre stand for chain maintenance. 11.Great quality feel and finish. Not so good point, 1.Very hard suspension. 2.50mph to me is its best causing speed. 3.If the engine had another 10 bhp it would be a dream,but providing you ride within its capability you will not be disappointed.

Takes me back to the good old days of motorcycles. Pound cake, plain, clean, and simple. Love your reviews fellas.

I’ve watched a lot of Americans review this bike and they’ve lacked gratefulness for appreciating this bike in its category. This review has kept the category in mind while comparing it and highlighted the good points without constantly comparing it with Harleys and whatnot. This bike is a masterpiece and should be appreciated for how much RE has achieved for the price and segment.

First off great review; natural and full of enthusiasm! Bikes can on paper at least underwhelm but then you actually see one in the flesh, ride it and realise RN have created an utter peach! For the money everyone should have one... Rides great, handles way better than so many other machines at thrice the price and look at it! It’s just a handsome looking thing and built as well as any of the legacy brands and it even has a proper glass headlamp not cheap plastic seen on most new bikes. Definitely going to be a huge hit! Keep it up ✌️🙏

Your headlight flasher is the circular rocker switch marked "pass". The button marked 'i' on the front of the left hand clutch control cluster toggles the odometer, trip A and trip B. Price is 3,749 on the road for the Fireball version.

This is exactly the bike I consider purchasing. I made my license 26 years ago but never came to the point of owning a bike. I think this can do everything I want for a great price and I very like the look as well. 🤩

@Sur-Ron

2 жыл бұрын

Do it!

@misstrunchbull3953

2 жыл бұрын

Had a license for a quarter of a lifetime with no motorcycle mate??

Such a great shame we don't produce motorcycles ourselves anymore

Thank you for a great review, changing back to a manual from a large scooter as I am finding it too top heavy. I found the Meteor easy and comfortable to ride and had no trouble with the gear shift. Reminded me of my Honda 50 I passed my test on many years ago. I have a brown Supernova on order and now can’t wait for it to arrive.

Thank you for an excellent revue. The items that you discussed were really relevant and helpful for me. (I’m an older guy on a fairly limited budget) but this bike is right at the top of my shopping list and nothing else is coming close right now…

Picked up my Meteor Stellar Black Friday last and I love it. I can really relate to your enthusiasm, Toby 👍 Take care & ride safe✌️

@RiderCamTV

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing bike indeed. Ride safe :)

I'm off to Damerells cornwall tomorrow to test ride one of these and hopefully purchase it all goes well.

Loved the video. It's great to see the joys of small bikes being celebrated. Added to which you can go places you S1000 rrrr err rr will never see!

"This has got poke!" says Toby as Mark blazes off into the distance on a 28hp Himalayan.....!!

@zedcharlie

2 жыл бұрын

It's camera wide angle. One second gap so he s closer than he looks. Obviously a steady bike. Great for the back roads 👍

Excellent ! Your point about being transferred to another place certainly hits the spot. It’s about appreciating the simple pleasures in life, enjoying the road you’re on. Pottering about and exploring is what it’s all about for me - must strap that wicker hamper and tartan rug to the back of my Himalayan 😀👍🏻

Thanks guys. This would be my perfect 2nd bike. on the list. Great review as always. Thanks again. ATVB.

Love your videos Toby, local to Wadebridge which I think adds to the enjoyment of your test rides. 👍

nice review.got my super nova last week in brown. done 60 miles so far. fitted optimate cable this afternoon to battery, love these bikes.

Thanks, for your honest review.

As non English speaker, only listening without watching the video, I thought I'm listening to David Pawson's Unlocking the Bible videos... 😃😃 Great video, though. Happen to think of having one in my garage, but the price here in Indonesia is mind boggling due to tax. (apprx. US$ 8,600).

The kill switch / starter is one of my favourite things about this bike. This style of kill switch (minus the starter) was on my original 1976 Honda XR75, and finding an original switch is quite difficult these days. So after 40 odd years of not riding motorbikes, this one in fireball red would make me feel quite nostalgic. I'm tempted. But I'm 6'2" and carrying quite a bit of weight at the moment, so I don't know if it would be suitable for me. I believe RE are going to release a bigger meteor this year with their new 650cc twin, though that one would probably need to be black. I need to start by doing my A2 first. And at 54 going on 55, I'm not too old to start I don't think.

@YouCubeParadigm

Жыл бұрын

Ohhh boy you must be excited right about now

@mrsteve3101

Жыл бұрын

@@YouCubeParadigm YES!!!! :-)

I have a Royal Enfield Stellar Red 350cc..love her to the moon and back!!! The classic noise from the exhaust!! Mine is only 8 month's old,and only 275 miles on the clock..still needs running in, not taken her over 50 mph as yet..the controls.. love, heal and toe gear change ..love..in fact I feel honoured to own one..thank you for a great review with your mate mark...very entertaining.. relaxing to watch..keep doing them!! Professional!! 😁😁😁

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

She still with you..? How's it going.? Any issues...? *Crap Game*

Last week tried one thinking negative, came back along coast road from Laxey with biggest smile have ever had in 30 years on a bike so might just wrench open wallet soon!

@johnbellamy6449

2 жыл бұрын

where is laxey. only joking been to iom many times. enjoy your meteor if you buy one.

@drdoolittle5724

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnbellamy6449 thanks J, been and done 1k now, still growing on me but could do with more weight to stop these terrible roads penetrating through to me!

The RE Meteor Fireball Yellow 💛 is indeed sublime 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 I too enjoy mine 😍

Just picked up a meteor stellar(or Stella ;) ) in blue and agree with pretty much everything you said. I didn’t test ride it as I was confident it was going to be good but the surprise you had when it slipped into 2nd was my exact feeling. Absolutely unbeatable for the price.

A very enjoyable and informative video- many thanks.

This will be my next bike ! Nice review !

Really enjoyed your comments mate. Excellent review. I think RE have a winner here and I'm going to buy one. Well...when we can in NZ. Maybe by Xmas. I like the Fireballs. Thought I wanted red...but now...hmmm...Take care all. Ride safe.

Hi Guys Love the blog, and the enfield fireball 350 in yellow, have one on order. Keep up the good work, Love it.

@RiderCamTV

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words Lawrence.. lovely bike and we are sure you will love it.

Fireball version £3749 on the road 3 years warranty and roadside awaiting delivery of fireball red

Great review. Can so relate to DGR attire for it, in Yorkshire dales. I do exactly that with RE interceptor 650. Can't wait for wife to get her license so we have an excuse to add Meteor to the garage collection.

Nice video gents. Looks like you had fun Toby. Not as many laughs from you as when Mark rode the tiny Honda, but still obvious enjoyment. Ride safe.

nice happy great review and i thank you!

Good review. I like your music analogy. If it makes you feel that good, you should buy one. I probably will.

You guys are so good that you make a base model inexpensive bike sound totally compelling. Very entertaining and informative review.

Awesome review on this bike and enough detail to make decision…this bike is at my lobs l dealer and super comfortable to sit in, but I need to ride it.

Mate you forgot to tell about usb charger underneath the handle grip. Nice video BTW, love your jokes in the middle of the review.

if i ever get my application approved to work in the UK, this will be the first on my list or the benelli 502. absolutely gorgeous.

It would have been nice to have included a Kickstarter, (as well as electric), to complement the classic look and feel, and enable a start with a flat battery in wintertime! Well done, Enfield Redditch!....😀...😀...!

@kshred3043

2 жыл бұрын

Even better, go full retro and ditch the *electric* starter altogether. Save weight and cost. Back in the day, we kickstarted 750 cc Bonnevilles, etc and the Meteor, at half the displacement, should be a piece of cake. Also, the ritual of kick starting is an essential part of the experience. EDITED TYPO

@paulfosbery6026

2 жыл бұрын

@@kshred3043 ...I'm sure you meant; "ditch the electric starter altogether"! ....😉....😉...! All my British Bikes in the 1950s all had kickstarters, even my 1948 Vincent HRD 1000cc vee-twin!...A recipe for a heart attack!.....😲...😲...LOL...!.....😀....😀...!

@kshred3043

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulfosbery6026 Yep, typo. I corrected it. Thanks. I believe that the old, large displacement, thumpers had a 'valve lifter' to enable kickstarting but not sure of the details. Wow, a Vincent ! I can only dream.

@paulfosbery6026

2 жыл бұрын

@@kshred3043 ....LOL...! Kickstarters, and Valve Lifters forever!..😍...😍...! The many joys of the (my) distant past...!....😀...😀...!

My 911 is the same color and the color name is Racing Yellow. Great review…..👍

Do want! Think am gonna get the Hoodlum as a learner but something like this for after..

Ideal bike for the back lanes of Cornwall ( or any other back lanes for that matter ) looks like it can hold it's own on the A30 as well

Really informative (and entertaining) review. Lots of comments about how ideal for touring Cornish and Lake District roads. But how does the Meteor perform getting to those places i.e. motorways and dual carriageways?

@pranav318

2 жыл бұрын

It's 350 single, so needs some patience on highways. If you are considering highway ride wait for some time the RE is working on a 650 cruiser

Id love that frame with the LS410 himmi motor in it.

Just got one and love it!

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

She still with you 8 months on... ? How's it going...? Cheers 🍻 *Crap Game*

@GunCollector007

Жыл бұрын

@@TrailHuntersThailand yes. Totally love it. It’s perfect for me at speeds in my area up to 50 to 60

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

@@GunCollector007 Thanks for the swift reply. All going well I pick up a cracking deal on a second hand one tomorrow. Save journeys... 👍 *Crap Game*

'Heel and toe' gear change (aka rocker gear change) was done over 100 years ago by Scott!

Yes I had a test drive on Friday I was pleasantly surprised 😮 might be 350 but not slow won’t win races ..but bang for buck Yep 🤔 thinking of buying one I just passed my mod 2…67 years young too boot ..🤔 so yeah thinking

I bought fireball yellow 💛 I love so much 🌹

And proper mudguards front and rear.

I just bought one and I love it. As you mentioned the seat is very comfortable but the upgraded touring seat is just 100 bucks. I’m curious to know how much more comfortable it could be Does anyone know where it says for the first service you have to do the valves? Thx mate

A cracking little bike!!! Thanx for your excellent review 👍. Do you think driving duo can be difficult with the meteor!? And for a total newbie for a first bike between the Meteor vs the cb500x!? Cheers ✌️

@lancerbiker5263

Жыл бұрын

I take my wife occasionally. We weigh aprox 320 lbs combined, and have no trouble on B roads. She is very comfortable. A 350 cc motorbike is not meant for super speedways anyway. You may want to check out Ol Man Ronin who has a channel where he reviews duo riding on the Meteor.

Sharp looking bike!

At first I thought the meteor looked a little too 70s, but it’s really growing on me. I’m thinking I’m just going to have to buy one.

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

Did you get one..? *Crap Game*

@critterIMHO

Жыл бұрын

@@TrailHuntersThailand ended up with a SCRAM. It just fits me better.

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

@@critterIMHO Nice, hows it going with it..? Any issues..? How many km/miles ya done... I'm buying a second hand meteor tomorrow (hopefully) here in Thailand. If all paperwork correct. Fireball yellow, mint 11000 km , Price 95,000 bht... New price 160,000 bht. Looks a cracking deal but we will see. The Scram would probably be a better fit but they never come up second hand and a bit beyond me new at moment. *Crap Game*

@critterIMHO

Жыл бұрын

@@TrailHuntersThailand I broke it in carefully, and I’m coming up on my first thousand miles. No issues at all. Absolutely love it.

great!

I have an Interceptor 650 black and chrome

With respect to the comments about its suitability (unsuitability ?) for the motorway, what is the top speed that it can comfortably cruise at all day long? The speed limit in NZ is only 100km/hr (60 mph). So I am wondering if it would be an issue here.

@RiderCamTV

2 жыл бұрын

it would do 60mph all day long we recon :)

I got the matte black stella, and live in the lakes, and its the best bike by far to VIEW the lake district 🌞

I ordered one 4 weeks ago and it's due any time now - red Stellar. Your video (and many others in the same complimentary vein) have reassured me that it's exactly the bike I want. It will actually be my first motorbike (passed my test on a Vespa 125 fifty years ago) and i reckon it's just the job for an inexperienced rider who just wants to pootle about the rural lanes where I live. It also has the advantage of looking like a motorbike, rather than something out of science fiction movie like most modern bikes.

@johnbellamy6449

2 жыл бұрын

you wont regret it ,enjoy

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

How's it going a year on Stephen..? She still with you... 🤔 Any issues..? *Crap Game*

@caseyjones166

Жыл бұрын

@@TrailHuntersThailand Yes, still got it and enjoying it. Absolutely was the right bike for me. Remarkably good bike for the money. No problems or issues at all, except perhaps for the frequent service intervals. Having to have it serviced every 6 months regardless of mileage seems a bit excessive for a modern bike.

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

@@caseyjones166 Thanks for the swift reply.. The confidence booster I needed.. All going well I'm picking one up tomorrow via a cracking second hand deal... Safe journeys.. 👍 *Crap Game*

Spoke wheels would be a great option.

Tested a one everything is spot on but I would like a normal riding position not a fan of feet forward ....

@jamesdevlin6373

2 жыл бұрын

The Classic is coming in the spring, should be suitable.

Isn’t the yellow one the fastest? Question for Mark, what road tyres would you recommend for the Himalayan? Seen your review on the Tourances and tempted by them next the change. Thanks for the video 👍

@markholroyd5365

2 жыл бұрын

Torrance are excellent however consider A41’s and Dunlop Meridians. Ride safe

@Kevb69

2 жыл бұрын

@@markholroyd5365 thanks Mark, best wishes 👍

I just had to have one! Ordered

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

Did you get it.. How's it been going.. ? Any issues..? *Crap Game*

Sir, I really like your videos. Very informative. I like to hear from an expert !! The fact that the Meteor is only a ‘one cylinder’ bike, does that put you off ? Does it have to work harder than a two cylinder bike ? Will it last as long as a multi cylinder bike ? I am thinking of getting a Meteor. Thank You !!

@markholroyd5365

2 жыл бұрын

Buy it!!!!

Mine arrives March 1st it has a name already Bimbling Bumble ! (sad i know )

@RiderCamTV

2 жыл бұрын

That’s not sad it’s great :) enjoy and ride safe

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

How's it going Colin..? She still with you..? *Crap Game*

So, if you i magine this bike motoring across the Yorkshire Dales, who would be the rider? James, Siegfried, Triston, or Hellen?

@RiderCamTV

2 жыл бұрын

now that's a tough one! hahahaha

@caseyjones166

2 жыл бұрын

Nora Batty

@scotty2307

2 жыл бұрын

@@caseyjones166 😁

ah, 60 on a new bike.if I remember correctly the first 300 miles is maximum 0f 48 to keep the revs down

@markholroyd5365

Жыл бұрын

60 was fine we were told. Ride safe

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great video if it was 500 or 600 single would buy one lol

@lancerbiker5263

Жыл бұрын

BSA

❤

👍

a 750cc model of that bike would be nice

@Kunark

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, even 650 like the twins would be nice. RE has been killing it in the 650 range haha.

@viswasrujith8426

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kunark There is a 650 version of this cruiser in final stage of testing, there are various videos on youtube and spy pic as well. I think it's called Shotgun.

24:45 Eargasm. WHAT A SOUND!

Can't see it fairing well if used all year round. Okay as a summer bike.

@RiderCamTV

Жыл бұрын

depends how much you clean it I guess :)

bike is in so much demand, they keep raising the price....last year was 3500

Just curious. What is the hieght of the rider?

@markholroyd5365

2 жыл бұрын

1.8m

In india it cost 1999 gbp

Awesome bike is it 4000 Canadian dollars?

@jackvien1089

2 жыл бұрын

In Canada sticker price starts at 5995

Apparently has a top speed of 71 mph ...wonder if that's upright or prone? Lol

@newhavenneil

2 жыл бұрын

Both - it's electronically limited.

I love absolutely everything about this bike except the 3000 mile service intervals. Thats a massive turnoff.

"How tall are U dude?"

@RiderCamTV

2 жыл бұрын

5’10” :)

Your prices are way off, they're available much cheaper than that. Also the yellow one is the least attractive of the lot IMO, and bikes don't have wings so no wing mirrors, they're bar mirrors

2:55 epilepsy warning.

So it's like a 125 sized bike with a bigger engine, that has to be nippy

@sambrooks7862

2 жыл бұрын

No, it weighs more than an R1 and has 17.5bhp, top speed of 117 kph (71 mph) so no better than a 125 but twice a heavy and more expensive.

@scannaunderscore1

2 жыл бұрын

@@sambrooks7862 well worth it lol

@sambrooks7862

2 жыл бұрын

@@scannaunderscore1 ☺

Royal enfield needs a 400 dollar service every 5k miles to keep warranty alive.

Sorry 20 hp not enough i need 30 for other traffic

Looks like a 650 vulcan

Do people in India have huge hands? 😂

@markholroyd5365

2 жыл бұрын

Who knows but I’m sure we are all pretty similar… Ride safe

@MairuGupta

2 жыл бұрын

@@markholroyd5365 I was just having fun. I'm Indian and can assure you we all don't have them :)

Maybe invest in a new camera.....

Easy gear change, so you can ride it in flip flops

Tour .. on a 350. ??? Bwaawahaha

@TheBugsplat

2 жыл бұрын

You can tour on anything .. even a bicycle

@markholroyd5365

2 жыл бұрын

We had a guy on one of our Magellan tours who rode from Ireland to do the Grand Tour of Spain… he was nearly always first to the hotel! Ride safe

@Wobbz9413

2 жыл бұрын

Why not? Im in Australia, and would tour on this, no problem....

@TrailHuntersThailand

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheBugsplat Used to tour on my Yamaha DT 50 when I was 16...🎉😂 happy days.. *Crap Game*