The all-new Royal Enfield Meteor 350 arrives in French showrooms, to the delight of bikers! Find out all the info on this newcomer.
This is a novelty that two-wheeler enthusiasts have no doubt been eagerly awaiting. it’s about the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, which arrives now in all the concessions of France, whereas it was officially unveiled there is little. Very good news for bikers, but especially for all fans of neo-retro, which is still trendy today. Paying homage to the Meteor, a legendary touring motorcycle launched in 1950, this newcomer to the range of the Indo-English brand should find its customers. And for good reason, this one combines the very classic style of a cruiser inviting to the ride with the performance of a modern motorcycle. A nice mix of genres that should appeal to beginners as well as more experienced riders, while Siddhartha Lal, the general manager of Eicher Motors describes it as ” very elegant cruiser, manoeuvrable and accessible ».
Obviously retaining its very neo-retro look inspired by the motorcycles of the 1950s, this Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is also equipped with LED front and rear lights, maintaining a deliciously vintage shape, also thanks to its chrome outline. A material that can be found in small touches everywhere on the motorcycle, whether on the engine fins, on the injection cover, on the shock absorber springs or even the rim sticks and the wheel line. ‘exhaust. The whole thing then contributes to give an elegant style to the motorcycle, which also displays a very nice round tank. Overall, this Meteor is aesthetically very successful, while its look is complemented by 19-inch alloy wheels at the front and 17 at the rear. For its part, the dashboard has also been revised, incorporating a new TBT navigation pod called Royer Enfield Tripper, then displaying the best possible route and can be linked to the Royal Enfield app.
Three versions available
In total, no less than three variations will be offered, called Fireball, Stellar et Supernova, distinguished then by a specific style, with an exclusive tank and rims, among others. Very versatile and aimed at a large clientele, this Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a 349 cm3 single-cylinder engine cooled by an air / oil mixture. This then develops no less than 20.2 horsepower for a maximum torque displayed at 27 Nm and is associated with a five-speed gearbox, the last then being overdrive. Agility has been improved thanks to the diagonal tubular frame, while the saddle has been lowered. Note that the engine fitted to this newcomer benefits from an optimized electronic injection system, thus making it possible to offer more efficient acceleration. Note also the two shock absorbers adjustable in preload on six levels at the rear.
The all-new Royal Enfield is now available in dealerships, with an entry ticket displayed at € 4,099. At this price, the 3-year unlimited mileage warranty is offered, as well as 3 years of roadside assistance.
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