ROYAL ENFIELD Meteor 350

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Overview

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a cruiser motorcycle that marked the debut of the brand’s new J-series engine platform in the 350cc segment. Positioned as a replacement for the Thunderbird 350, the Meteor offers improved refinement, better ergonomics, and modern features, while retaining the classic cruiser character.

With four variants and a dozen colour options on offer, the Meteor 350 caters to a wide range of buyers looking for a comfortable, accessible long-distance motorcycle. Key highlights include a fuel-injected 349 cc engine, semi-digital instrumentation, and standard dual-channel ABS.

Despite growing competition, the Meteor 350 remains one of the strongest performers in Royal Enfield’s lineup, with consistent monthly sales. In June 2025, Royal Enfield sold 7,515 units of the Meteor 350, marginally lower than May’s tally of 7,697 units.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Price

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price starts from ₹2.08 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Fireball variant. The Stellar variant, which adds more premium finishes, is priced at ₹2.18 lakh (ex-showroom). The Aurora variant, with added touring features, is available from ₹2.22 lakh (ex-showroom), while the range-topping Supernova variant is priced at ₹2.32 lakh (ex-showroom).

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Launch Date

The Meteor 350 was launched in India on November 6, 2020. It was the first motorcycle from the brand to feature the all-new J-series engine platform, which has since become the basis for other 350 cc Royal Enfield models. This launch marked the end of the Thunderbird series and introduced a new generation of refined cruisers to the Royal Enfield lineup.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Variants & Colours

The Meteor 350 is available in four variants: Fireball, Stellar, Aurora, and Supernova. The base Fireball trim comes with minimal graphics, blacked-out engine components, and a stickered tank logo. The Stellar variant upgrades to chrome-finished mirrors, a 3D Royal Enfield tank badge, and colour-matched body panels. The Aurora trim introduces dual-tone paint schemes, machined alloy wheels, and a windshield, while the top-end Supernova adds a premium finish with colour-matched seat stitching, chrome exhausts, and additional touring elements. Across the four variants, Royal Enfield offers a total of twelve colour options.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Mileage

This cruiser gives an ARAI-certified mileage figure of 41.88 kmpl. Real-world fuel economy may vary depending on road conditions and riding style.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Specs & Features

The Meteor 350 comes with a semi-digital instrument cluster that combines an analogue speedometer with a digital display for key ride data such as trip meter, gear position indicator, fuel level, odometer, clock, and service alerts. An optional Tripper navigation pod is available as an accessory and offers turn-by-turn directions via smartphone pairing. Other functional elements include a USB charging port on the left switchgear, a hazard light switch, and an engine cut-off on the side stand.

Standard safety features include dual-channel ABS, disc brakes at both ends, and grippy tubeless tyres. The Fireball variant comes with basic alloy wheels, while the higher trims offer machine-cut finishes and premium hardware. All variants except the Fireball include a cushioned pillion backrest for added comfort on longer rides.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Engine & Performance

Powering the Meteor 350 is a 349 cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled, BS6.2-compliant engine. It produces 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm, paired with a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. The engine is counterbalanced, offering smoother performance and significantly reduced vibrations compared to the previous generation.

The chassis is a twin downtube spine frame developed specifically for the J-series platform. Suspension duties are handled by 41 mm telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers with six-step preload adjustment. Braking is managed by a 300 mm front disc with a twin-piston caliper and a 270 mm rear disc with a single-piston floating caliper. The motorcycle rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels, both equipped with tubeless tyres.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Offers & Deals

As of July 2025, Royal Enfield is not providing any official promotional offers or discounts on the Meteor 350. However, interested buyers can contact authorised dealerships for any region-specific benefits, which may include exchange bonuses, zero down payment finance schemes, or free accessories.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Rivals

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 rivals other retro-styled and cruiser motorcycles in the Indian market. Key competitors include the Harley-Davidson X440, Honda H’ness CB350, Jawa 42, Yezdi Roadster, Jawa 42 Bobber, and Hero Mavrick 440.