The Meteor 350 might be the first 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycle with an LED headlight system.
In terms of 350cc motorcycles, Royal Enfield dominates. They sold more than 62k units in the 350cc market in April 2023. Despite dominating the market in the segment by more than 90%, Royal Enfield is still committed to improving their 350cc motorcycles. Here comes the MY2023 RE Meteor 350, first seen in testing. Based on top-spec Supernova trim, this test mule has wire-spoke wheels, a silver-finished engine bay, and an LED headlight for the first time in a 350cc Royal Enfield model. Let’s examine everything that is new.
Meteor 350 : Engine, Design & Features
Royal Enfield wants to give the Meteor 350 a few more features with this MY2023 update. The Meteor 350’s new updates will probably make it appear more vintage and classic. We claim this because Meteor 350 has never adopted a classic cruiser look, preferring a neo-retro cruiser look instead. A blackened engine bay and alloy wheels give the Meteor 350 a neo-retro look. The addition of more chrome by Royal Enfield will significantly increase its classic appeal.
Wire-spoke wheels, an engine bay finish (think Classic 350 Chrome Red), and headlight housing garnish all feature more chrome. An entirely new front fender also adds more vintage charm. Instead, a brand-new mud guard for the front fender adds a vintage charm from the past. Thanks to Aditya Raja, an avid car enthusiast, for sharing these rare spy images.
Based on the highest level Supernova trim, this new test mule. The Fireball and Stellar variants are less likely to receive design updates and chrome additions, aside from the new LED headlights. The fuel tank is comparable to the current design. So there is no 20L fuel tank like RE provided on the 350 and 500 Thunderbird models. Mechanically speaking, the MY2023 RE Meteor 350 will be powered by the same 349cc J-series engine. The same 5-speed gearbox is paired with performance figures of 20.2 bhp of power at 6100 RPM and 27 Nm of torque at 4000 RPM. Along with the current variant with a black engine bay and alloy wheels, the wire-spoke rim Supernova trim variation will probably also sell.
Is It Similar To Current One ?
Based on top-of-the-line Supernova trim, this new test mule. The Fireball and Stellar variants are less likely to receive design updates or chrome additions, aside from the new LED headlights. The fuel tank is similar to the current model as well. Therefore, there is no 20L fuel tank like RE offered on the 350 and 500 Thunderbird models. The RE Meteor 350 for MY2023 will be powered mechanically by the same 349cc J-series engine. Performance figures are 20.2 bhp of power at 6100 RPM and 27 Nm of torque at 4000 RPM, mated to the same 5-speed gearbox. Along with the current variant with a black engine bay and alloy wheels, the wire-spoke rim Supernova trim variant will likely also sell.
While the entire range of variants will include LED headlights. This update might result in a slight price increase. Fireball, Stellar, and Supernova trims of the Meteor 350 range currently cost Rs. 2.04 lakh, Rs. 2.10 lakh, and Rs. 2.25 lakh, respectively (all prices ex-sh).