The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is about to replace the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350, because the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 is not going to Launch in BS6 , for sure as per RE news, as you already aware that, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 is having the Legacy of 2 Decades and that going to end in Sept 2020,
As per the leaks and news from the Trusted sources, The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is going to be an all-new motorcycle with new engine, new features, and a New chassis. The new BS6 350cc engine is predicted to be slightly different than the engines utilized in the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and therefore the Royal Enfield Classic 350.
The new engine is predicted to possess the SOHC (single overhead cam) rather than the previous push-rod actuated valves. This engine could be more refined and smoother compared to the 350cc UCE (unit constructed engine) of the RE Bullet 350 and RE Classic 350. Moreover, the engines are going to be new, courtesy of which the bike should offer better performance compared to the prevailing Thunderbird. The engine is additionally expected to supply more power and torque compared to the prevailing 350cc engine that’s rated at 19hp and 28Nm. Royal Enfield would also choose a slicker 6-speed transmission. the corporation has planned to make several new 350cc models which will support this new platform.
The new Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is predicted to be feature-rich with accessories sort of a large windscreen, engine guard and rear luggage support frames. The build of the motorcycle seems like it prioritizes the rider’s and therefore the pillion’s comfort., unlike this is missing in the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 model, The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 was initially scheduled to launch in the Aug 2020, but the motorcycle is predicted to interrupt the covers later in the month of Sept 2020, With the specifications yet to be revealed, this motorcycle still looks a notch better than most of the entry-level touring motorcycles, which could not overwhelm newly initiated riders.
Features of the forthcoming Royal Enfield Meteor 350:
Round halogen headlamp with circumferential LED DRL, with Retro-styled tail light new signal light
Teardrop fuel tank, with new shape
Classic rear view mirrors,
Wide rider seat, for best Comfort
Conventional telescopic front forks and twin-shock absorbers at the rear
Disc brakes on both the ends with ABS (most probably a dual-channel system)
LHS chain drive
So here if you are planned to buy Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 however this is now discontinued and Royal Enfield not going to launch the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350, as per BS6 Norms, and you still have the eager to buy Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350, then this is good news for you , Royal Enfield Meteor 350 India launch soon: Why you ought to await Thunderbird successor! For the few Weeks only, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is predicted to be launched in India In the month of Sept 2020, and the Thunderbird successor is predicted to demand an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.60 lakh to 1.75 lakh