Royal Enfield Meteor 350 was recently launched in India, and following that, now it is available in Nepalese market as well. Recently, Meteor 350 was awarded with “Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2021”. The official distributor of Royal Enfield Bikes in Nepal is Vivek Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
Royal Enfield’s new models are getting huge popularity among youths. Also, this RE Meteor somewhat looks like the RE Thunderbird. Also, the company is planning further to enhance its lineup. So, let’s check out the full specifications, features, availability, and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price in Nepal.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Overview
Design
The Meteor 350 somewhat looks similar to the RE Thunderbird model. Firstly, the classic circular halogen headlamp is there with LED DRLs surrounding it. It looks classic and modern at the same time. Above the head light, there is a wind visor.
And the tear drop design of the tank looks classic as well. On top, the two-color paint job looks stunning. It has a very wide seat which will make it comfortable for long rides. Also, pillion riders will feel comfortable with the back seat. Moreover, there is a back rest support for the pillion rider.
Then coming to the back part of the bike, it has a LED lamp with ring-type circular tail light. Also, the side indicators are circles with bulbs. And the side view mirrors are also circular. It’s a classic looking cruiser.
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Engine
So, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is compact with a J-series air-oil cooled 349cc 4-stroke engine. Moreover, it is a single cylinder, SOHC engine with EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) system. Moreover, it generates a max power of 20.48 HP @ 6100 RPM and max torque of 27 Nm @ 4000 RPM.
Further, the fuel tank capacity is 15 liters. And has 5 Speed constant mesh transmission gear box. The chassis type is Twin Downtube Spine Frame.
Wheels and Suspensions
The Meteor 350 comes with a 19-inch Aluminum alloy wheel at the front wheel which comes with 100/90-19” 57P size tubeless tyre. Whereas, the rear comes with a 17-inch Alloy wheel with 140/70-17” 66P tubeless tire.
Further, it is built with a 41 mm telescopic fork with 130 mm of travel which will make it ride. Similarly, the rear is built with a twin tube emulsion shock absorber with 6-step adjustable preload.
Braking
Moving to the brakes, it is provided with disc brakes on both front and rear. Moreover, it comes with dual channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System). So, the front disc measures 300 mm with a double piston floating caliper. The rear one measures 270 mm in diameter with a single piston floating caliper.
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Features
RE Meteor 350 features a semi-digital console where the tachometer is analog and the ODOmeter is digital. Digital console shows many other indicators as well. Most importantly, it features a Tripper navigation system. Royal Enfield have for the first time built a GPS system in a bike which can be used by using Royal Enfield App. So, smartphones can be connected with the motorcycle through Bluetooth. Also, there is a USB charging port in the bike to charge smartphones and other devices.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Specifications
| Engine Type | 349 cc air-oil cooled, 4-stroke SOHC, single cylinder |
| Dimensions | 2140 x 845 x 1140 mm (l x w x h) |
| Max Power | 20.48 HP @ 6100 RPM |
| Max Torque | 27 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 85.8 mm |
| Seat height | 765 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Wet Weight | 191 Kg |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Ignition / Fuel Delivery | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Fuel tank capacity (liter) | 15 L |
| Fuel Mileage | 30-35 Km/L |
| Starting Mechanism | Self/ electric Start |
| Instrument Panel | Semi-Digital console |
| Transmission | 5-speed transmission |
| Suspensions | 41 mm Telescopic fork with 130 mm of travel [Front], Twin-tube emulsion shock absorber with 6-step adjustable preload [Rear] |
| Brakes | 300 mm Disc brake / single disc with double-piston floating caliper [Front], 270 mm Disc brake / single disc with single-piston floating caliper [Rear] |
| Tires | 100/900-19 57P – Tubeless [Front], 140/70-17 66P – Tubeless [Rear] |
| Other Features | USB charging port, GPS, Bluetooth connectivity for smartphones |
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price in Nepal start at Rs 6,00,000. It is the pricing for the Fireball color scheme. Yes, the price differs according to the color scheme. It is available in three different color scheme Fireball, Stellar and SuperNova. In addition the Fireball color scheme comes has two color options: Yellow and Red. Similarly, Stellar has three color options: Blue, Red and Black and is priced at Rs 6,17,000. Further, the SuperNova is available in Brown and Blue color options, both priced at Rs. 6,45,000.
| Royal Enfield Meteor 350 | Price in India | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| Fireball | INR 1,75,000 | NPR 6,00,000 |
| Stellar | INR 1,81,000 | NPR 6,17,000 |
| Supernova | INR 1,90,000 | NPR 6,45,000 |
The new Honda Highness CB 350 and Jawa Perak competes with the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Here, the Honda Highness offers the most amenities, many people believe it is overpriced. Thus, people will prefer the Royal Enfield Meteor’s slightly more as it offers fresh looks and an improved engine at a competitive price.
