Royal Enfield to export India-made Meteor 350 to Europe, USA
What's the story
Following its launch in India, Chennai-based Royal Enfield is planning to export its Meteor 350 cruiser motorcycle to overseas markets such as Europe and the USA.
As for the highlights, it shall have a Tripper Navigation system and will come in three variants: Fireball, Stellar, and Supernova. It will be powered by a Euro 5-compliant 349cc single-cylinder engine.
Here are more details.
Design
Royal Enfield Meteor 350: At a glance
The international-specific Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will sit on a double-downtube cradle frame and feature elements such as a tear-drop fuel tank, rounded halogen headlight, and curved fenders.
The motorcycle will pack a TFT instrument cluster with a "Tripper Screen" which supports turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth.
The top-spec Supernova trim will get a transparent windshield, a pillion backrest, tan seats, and dual-tone colors.
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Power and performance
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will be powered by a Euro 5-compliant 349cc, fuel-injected, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The motor generates 20.2hp of maximum power at 6,100rpm and a peak torque of 27Nm at 4,000rpm.
Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
To ensure the rider's safety, the global-spec Meteor 350 will be equipped with disc brakes on both the wheels along with dual-channel ABS to avoid skidding on the roads while braking.
Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the cruiser motorbike will be handled by 41mm telescopic forks on the front side and twin shock absorbers with a 6-step pre-load adjustment on the rear end.
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What about the pricing?
In India, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 starts at Rs. 1.76 lakh for the base-end Fireball model. The mid-range Stellar trim costs Rs. 1.81 lakh, while the top-spec Supernova variant is priced at Rs. 1.90 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).