Royal Enfield is all set to launch its first all-new 350cc cruiser under the J-platform.
The bike is expected to be priced from around Rs 1.75 lakh for the base variant.
A lot of details about the motorcycle have already been leaked online. We know the bike will be powered by a new 350cc thumper, which churns out 20.48PS and 27Nm. The more important talking point is the possibility of the engine being counterbalanced for better refinement. It is linked to a 5-speed transmission, and the overall cruising capability of the bike is expected to be better than its UCE-engined counterpart, possibly ensuring a fatigue-free riding experience. Royal Enfield also says the 5-speed transmission allows for easier clutch operation and better clutch life.
Along with the engine, the chassis is also new. It is built on a split-type double-cradle frame linked to a telescopic front fork and twin rear shock absorbers. That's a little surprising considering its predecessor packed a more premium twin gas-charged rear shock absorber setup. Braking is via discs on both ends, which are likely to be larger than the ones on the Thunderbird 350X.
Royal Enfield will offer the Meteor 350 in three variants: Fireball, Stellar and Supernova. The best thing is that the cult bikemaker has retained all the essential bits across all the three variants so that prospective customers don't feel like they're missing out on anything major.
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