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    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Prices July 2022 – Costlier By Up To Rs 5k

    In CY2022, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 prices have been raised twice and decreased once; this is the third price hike this yearNew Royal Enfield Meteor 350Likely due to rise in input costs, Royal Enfield has increased prices of Meteor 350 in July. Prices have been increased by up to Rs 5,000. In percentage terms, prices have been increased in the range of 1.3% to 2.29%. Latest round of price hike does not bring any changes or updates for the bike.While the price difference may seem substantial, it is unlikely to impact sales of Meteor 350. It is currently the second bestselling 350cc motorcycle from Royal Enfield. In overseas markets, it has surpassed Classic 350 to become the most exported Royal Enfield bike. A total of 3,487 units were exported in June 2022.Meteor 350 new prices July 2022Price increase varies based on the variant. New price of Meteor 350 Fireball Red / Yellow / Blue / Matt Green variants is Rs 2,05,844. That’s an increase of Rs 3,591, as compared to June prices. Stellar Blue / Red / Black variants’ new price is Rs 2,11,924, an increase of Rs 4,591.Stellar Pure Black Custom is now priced at Rs 2,11,924, an increase of Rs 2,754. Supernova Brown / Blue / Red variants get costlier by Rs 4,592; new price is Rs 2,22,061. With this latest price hike, the earlier price reduction benefit of Rs 5,000 has largely been cancelled out.New Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Prices July 2022As may be recalled, Royal Enfield had slashed prices of Meteor 350 by Rs 5k, which was effective from May 01, 2022. The price reduction was made possible by removing Tripper navigation as a standard feature. It was classified as an optional feature that users could choose through Royal Enfield’s MIY configurator.Along with Meteor, the same approach was also deployed for Himalayan. It was a consumer-friendly move, as Tripper navigation is not a feature that everyone needs. By making Tripper navigation an optional feature, Royal Enfield was also able to cope up with shortage of semiconductor chips. It ensured that users who needed Tripper could get their bikes delivered in the shortest possible time.New Royal Enfield Meteor 350 VariantEarlier this year in April, Royal Enfield had increased prices of Meteor 350 in the range of Rs 2-4k. Starting price for Meteor in April was Rs 2.05 lakh for Fireball Red / Yellow variants. Three new colours were also introduced for the bike – Fireball Blue, Fireball Matt Green and Supernova Red. As of now, Meteor 350 is available in a total of 14 colour options. There are 7 dual-tone and 7 single-tone colour options. This is probably the widest choice of colours available for a 350cc bike.Royal Enfield is also working on a new version of Meteor 350, likely to be called Meteor 350X. It has been spied on test, and launch is expected soon. It will have similar upgrades / changes which the Thunderbird 350X had over the Thunderbird 350. More

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    Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Specs Leak – Smallest RE Vs Classic, Meteor

    Apart from being the smallest, Hunter 350 is also likely to be Royal Enfield’s most affordable motorcycle on offer today2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Specs LeakRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 has been in the news for so long that even Covid-19 memories seem like yesterday. Okay, not exactly. But you get the point. Royal Enfield has taken their sweet sweet time and now, finally, we can confidently say that Hunter 350 is a confirmed name and Royal Enfield will launch it soon.We have seen multiple spy shots of Royal Enfield Hunter 350 test mules for a couple of years now. We have also seen Hunter 350 accessories too of which some are expected to be standard fitment on the top-spec variant of Hunter 350. These add-ons might be a part of variants or Royal Enfield might also offer them as accessories. These add-ons were a fly screen, pillion backrest, fork gators and a pannier too.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Specs LeakRecently, going by type approval certificate filed with NCT Delhi Transport Department, Hunter 350 is confirmed as the official name of Royal Enfield’s upcoming cruiser. It is based on Royal Enfield’s popular Meteor 350 platform which is dubbed as J-series platform.According to the document, we can clearly see that Royal Enfield has gone with a smaller vehicle in size and it looks like it too. It measures 2,055 mm in length, 800 mm in width, 1,055 mm in height and has a 1,370 mm wheelbase. When compared to Meteor 350, Hunter 350 cruiser motorcycle is 85 mm smaller in length, 45 mm narrower, 85 mm shorter and has a 30 mm smaller wheelbase too.2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Specs LeakDesign-wise, Royal Enfield Hunter 350 seems to be heavily inspired by Triumph Street Twin which is not a bad thing if you ask us. The smaller than usual (with Royal Enfield standards) size comes together to form a handsome-looking modern retro motorcycle that exudes a ton of classic charm.Hunter 350 vs Classic vs Meteor – Specs & FeaturesRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 specs vs Meteor vs ClassicHunter 350 will get the same J-series 349.34 cc engine as Meteor 350 and make 20 bhp according to the type approval certificate. Wheel sizes aren’t known yet, but we can say for sure that it will get alloy wheels that are identical in design to Meteor 350 alloy wheels.It will also get disc brakes at both ends, but due to the lower price point, Royal Enfield might only offer single-channel ABS. Tripper navigation might not make it on Hunter 350 as a standard. It may be offered as an option. The round instrument cluster might be part digital and part analog like we have seen from Royal Enfield before.New Royal Enfield 350cc Hunter. Image – Smart VikerSuspension components are identical to the ones found on Meteor 350. Due to the smaller overall size, we expect it to get around 12 litres of fuel tank capacity instead of Meteor 350’s 15 litres. Looking at the dimensions, we predict that Hunter 350 might weigh around 160-170 kg.In terms of pricing, Hunter 350 is likely to be priced around Rs. 1.5 to 1.7 lakh (ex-sh). At this price point, it competes with newly launched TVS Ronin, Yamaha FZ25, Bajaj Dominar 250 and the likes. Royal Enfield will launch Hunter 350 on 7th August 2022. If Royal Enfield gets the pricing and product placement spot on, they have another winner at their hands. More

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    2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350cc New Gen Spied – Walkaround Leaks

    Everything about the upcoming New-Gen Royal Enfield Bullet 350 replacing the current-gen model2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350cc New GenRoyal Enfield Bullet needs no introduction in India. For many, it is not just a motorcycle, it is an emotion. And when this emotion is getting redesigned and reengineered, it is an absolute win for everyone.The Bullet marque is so old that even the previous two generations are familiar with it. A design so timeless and beautiful, its simple curves are mind-numbing even today. And now, this timeless beauty is set to be updated by Royal Enfield to stand the test of time even further.2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 New Gen – WalkaroundEver since the first set of spy shots of the Bullet 350 surfaced on the web, a lot of interest was generated among the Indian automotive purists and enthusiasts. Now, new spy shots have arrived, thanks to Bullet Guru. Not only it has been spied, 2023 Bullet 350 has been detailed in a walkaround video.Royal Enfield will retain the retro charm of the old motorcycle with its round headlight housing, twin pilot lights, round tail-light housing, round rear-view mirrors, and round indicators. The retro-styled handlebar is wide and gives the rider an upright riding posture.[embedded content][embedded content]The seat is a single-piece stepped unit like on the current-gen model and the footpegs look to be neutrally set. These features combined, give the rider a riding triangle that is comfortable for daily commutes as well as highway cruising.Most of the parts of the New-Gen Bullet 350 are expected to be the same as that of the Meteor 350. The new J-Platform underpinning the Meteor 350, is also expected to do duties on the Bullet 350. It is a double-cradle frame with the engine as the primary stress member. The front suspension will be a telescopic unit like the current-gen model. Rear suspension will be handled by a twin shock unit.2023 Bullet 350cc – Features and Launch2023 Bullet 350 will ditch the old and aging UCE (Unified Construction Engine) in favour of the new 349cc J-Series engine found in the Meteor 350. The exact power and torque figures are not known. The New-Gen model may perform exactly the same as the Meteor 350 or maybe slightly detuned to fit in Royal Enfield’s product lineup below the Classic 350.2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350cc New Gen2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is expected to come with more features, compared to the current-gen model. The motorcycle will get spoked wheels. Front wheel will get a disc brake while the rear gets a drum brake. Instrument cluster of the new Bullet 350 looks similar to the current-gen model.It might miss out on the tripper navigation on the instrument cluster found on the Meteor 350. It will get single channel ABS, as seen in the current unit. Launch of the new Bullet 350 is expected early next year. It will be priced around very similar to the current Bullet prices, which is about Rs 1.5 lakh, ex-sh. More

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    Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Exhaust Sound Captured – TVS Ronin Rival

    Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is expected to be the smallest, lightest and the most affordable RERoyal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied – Exhaust Sound CapturedRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 has been spied testing multiple times. Yet, the test mules don’t stop from popping up from time to time. As Hunter 350 is nearing launch, Royal Enfield seems to be hard-pressed to push the testing processes to get the product finalised for production before August 7th launch.Credits to Inigo M Sabastian, one such test mule was spotted recently. It was rigged with wires connected to testing equipment strapped to the pillion seat. The test mule was spotted cruising comfortably on a flyover. It looks production-ready with very minimal camouflage. Previous test mules also donned accessories like a windscreen, pillion back-rest and more.Hunter 350 gets all the quintessential classic motorcycle elements. Round headlights? Check. Round tail-lights? Check. Round indicators? Check. Round mirrors? Check. Upright posture? Check. You get the point.Hunter 350 Specs & FeaturesRoyal Enfield will equip the upcoming Hunter 350 with a new J-series engine that does duties on other 350cc bikes from RE. It displaces 349cc and makes 20.2 bhp of power at 6,100 RPM and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 RPM. It gets oil cooling and is coupled with a 5-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 exhaust note is captured in the video below.[embedded content][embedded content]Hunter 350 borrows its suspension setup from Meteor 350. It is a conventional telescopic fork but on the Hunter 350, it gets fork gators, hinting to us that it might be pitted as a scrambler-style bike. The rear gets twin shock absorbers. It also gets the same alloy wheel design as the Meteor 350 but Royal Enfield can change the wheel sizes on Hunter 350 or retain 19″ size at front and 17″ size at the rear.All the lights including the turn indicators will get halogens owing to its low price bracket. It gets a single-piece seat instead of a split-seat setup. Hunter 350 also gets a stubby exhaust which looks shorter in length and narrower too.Royal Enfield will equip it with disc brakes at both ends, but it is not yet known whether it will get single-channel or dual-channel ABS. We have also spotted multiple instrument clusters on Hunter 350. Some have a tripper screen while others don’t. Hunter 350 might drop the tripper screen on the final model due to chip shortage.Royal Enfield Hunter 350Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – CompetitionBut there’s something missing in the equation that Royal Enfield is typically associated with, size. Royal Enfield’s new bike gets a lean and athletic body while the rest of the portfolio looks much bigger in size. Hunter 350 doesn’t look like a big motorcycle at all. It doesn’t have the sense of substantialness that Royal Enfield motorcycles are associated with. Hunter 350 will be pitted as an entry-level offering by Royal Enfield. So, it attracts a lot of customers that are upgrading from a Pulsar 150 or something.But making it smaller will also reduce the overall weight and this will attract a lot of first-time bike buyers that would have scoffed at 185 – 205 kg weight of other Royal Enfield bikes. Thus attracting a lot more footfall into their showrooms. Hunter 350 is expected to launch on August 7th. When launched, it will compete with newly launched TVS Ronin and Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise and Jawa 42 in genre and character. In terms of pricing, it might also compete with Dominar 250. More

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    Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650cc Cruiser Exhaust Sound – New Spy Video

    While 650 twins have an athletic profile, Super Meteor 650 is all bulked up for an impressive street presenceUpcoming Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser – Super Meteor or Thunderbird 650As rivals like Honda, Jawa and Yezdi attempt to challenge Royal Enfield’s supremacy, the company is working to strengthen its portfolio. An average of one product every quarter has been planned for launch over the next five years. This approach will also help cater to larger segment of users with varying tastes and preferences.While 350cc motorcycles like Classic, Meteor and Bullet will continue to be the primary volume generators, Royal Enfield will also be focusing on 650cc segment. One of the new offerings in this space will be the Super Meteor 650 cruiser. It could also be referred to as Thunderbird 650. Royal Enfield is working on Shotgun 650 as well, which is expected to be launched in early 2023.Super Meteor 650 – New Spy ShotsDesigned to dwarf most other bikes on the streets, Super Meteor 650 commands respect and attention with its sheer size. It has a curvy, retro profile with features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors, tear-drop fuel tank, extra-large rear mudguard and wide rear tyre. The bike gets a horizontally placed exhaust note in chrome finish.Twin pod instrument console looks similar to that of Meteor 350. The larger pod on the left has an analogue dial along with a digital screen in the centre. The smaller pod on the right is likely to be a Tripper navigation system. Below is the latest spy video of the upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc cruiser, credit to Inigo M Sabastian. It also captures the exhaust sound of the Super Meteor 650.[embedded content][embedded content]While the bike has large proportions, the scooped-up seat will ensure easy handling even for shorter riders. Seat height can be expected to be close to that of 650 twins. Rider seat section looks wide and snug, but the relatively narrow pillion seat may not be that comfortable. This is especially true in case of longer journeys. Rider fatigue is expected to be minimal with ergonomically placed handlebar and forward-set foot pegs.Super Meteor 650 specsWhile 650 twins have standard telescopic forks, Super Meteor 650 gets USD forks at front. At the rear, the bike has twin shock absorbers. Braking setup comprises disc brakes at both ends, integrated with ByBre callipers and dual-channel ABS. While this test mule has been spotted with alloy wheels, it is possible that wire-spoke wheels may also be offered at the time of launch. The test mule can be seen with road-biased tyres.Powering Super Meteor 650 will be the 648cc parallel-twin, air-oil-cooled motor that does duty on 650 twins. It generates 47.5 PS of max power and 52 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed constant-mesh transmission.In comparison to Interceptor and Continental GT that are available at a starting price of around Rs 2.90 lakh and Rs 3.05 lakh respectively, Super Meteor 650 could be launched at a price of Rs 3.50 lakh. This will make it the costliest RE bike. But it will still be affordable in comparison to 650cc bikes offered by other brands. Next month, RE is getting ready to launch Hunter 350. More

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    Royal Enfield Classic 350 Divine – Modified By Neev Motorcycles

    Neev Motorcycles is a custom bike building company that works mostly on classic bikesRoyal Enfield Classic 350 DivineMost Indians have a soft spot for Royal Enfield motorcycles. Even though you may not want to own one, you definitely adore the way it looks. The brand evokes enough nostalgia in you that compels you to maybe want to own one someday. Royal Enfield is one of those things that you can’t really hate. Finding faults, sure. It has tons. But hate, Nah. I would pass and I know you would too.Royal Enfield has stood the test of time and is winning hearts across the globe. Royal Enfield has been eager to add value to their customers in terms of their RSA services that can be summoned through the Royal Enfield App too.As pretty as Royal Enfield bikes are, they can be worked on and made even prettier. One of the ways to achieve it is through custom motorcycles where truly bespoke machines can be filled with character and individuality. One such custom motorcycle is built by passionate custom bike builder Neev Motorcycles.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineRoyal Enfield approached Neev Motorcycles to build them a custom motorcycle based on a Classic 350. Neev had a different vision than what Royal Enfield was trying to achieve right out of the factory. Neev wanted it to be very shouty and attention-grabbing but in a classy and elegant way. And they have struck gold at the balance between the two.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineNeev went with a bobber-styled machine instead of a cruiser that the Classic 350 is. It had to have a custom swingarm to extend the wheelbase for the low-slung bobber look. They also incorporated balloon tyres on 16” spoked wheels with a ribbed tyre pattern instead of a cross pattern. It would have looked better with white-walled tyres but it certainly does look good without it too. To fit the bigger wheels, Neev also put a custom mudguard on it too.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineHardest part of this custom job according to Neev is the fuel tank. As it was hand crafted to perfection with swooping curves and interesting patterns. The whole motorcycle gets a matte black finish and cherry on top, is polished brass fittings across the bike which lends it a royal look.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineHandlebar holders, custom RE logo on fuel tank, handlebar grips, footpegs, side panels, sissy bar at the back, fuel filler caps and even the exhaust tip is made by intricately machining and detailing solid brass and polishing it to the max.Gold DetailingBrass radiates yellow light mimicking gold. But Neev wasn’t satisfied with just brass. They used real gold leaves to detail the patterns and pinstripes on the fuel tank. It also gets a custom stitched leather seat cover with custom seats. The headlights are now LEDs and on the road, it is sure to turn a ton of heads.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineThis custom project was done by Neev Motorcycles under Custom World initiative from Royal Enfield where popular bike modders like Neev Motorcycles, Rajputana Customs and the likes were asked to build and showcase a custom Classic 350. Divine is Neev Motorcycle’s initiative towards this initiative. More

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    Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Accessories Spied Ahead Of Launch

    Hunter 350 seems to be inspired by the Triumph Street Twin premium cruiser motorcycle in its designRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 AccessoriesRoyal Enfield has had astounding success in India and the world recently – when it comes to 350cc to 650cc motorcycle segment. Their new-gen motorcycles like the Meteor are one of the turning points towards its success. Royal Enfield has also been lauded globally for its 650cc parallel-twin platform which offers incredible value.Royal Enfield has experimented with various products and categories. Launching a good product at a reasonable price seems to be the mantra. It worked wonders with 650 twins which are now very popular in India as well as in Europe and North America. Royal Enfield is expected to stick with the same strategy with upcoming Hunter 350.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Accessories SpiedUnlike other Royal Enfield motorcycles which have a sense of size and proportions about them, Hunter 350 will be lean and athletic. Hunter 350 will be less bulky as seen in the latest spy shots. This might also be the lightest motorcycle from Royal Enfield and also most street-friendly.In these new Royal Enfield Hunter 350 spy shots, you can see the motorcycle is near-production ready. It is seen wearing interesting accessories. The one here seems to be wearing the touring pack, that includes a windscreen, pillion backrest and panniers.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 AccessoriesEven though the motorcycle has lost some mass, it hasn’t lost its retro and classic charm. It gets round headlights, round mirrors, round instrumentation and the classic, but lean fuel tank. The company is expected to launch the Hunter 350 in different styles as some spy shots of the Hunter 350 are with spoke wheels and some with alloy wheels. It also gets a single-piece seat and the ergonomics of Hunter 350 are expected to be quite upright.The suspension on the front will be a telescopic unit. At the rear, it will get twin shocks. We can expect Royal Enfield to provide dual-channel ABS as standard along with the same braking hardware from the Meteor 350.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 launch – 7th AugHunter 350 will be a entry-level motorcycle by Royal Enfield. It is likely to under-cut their current cheapest motorcycle, the Bullet 350. With the Hunter 350, Royal Enfield will target the Indian masses looking for a reasonably priced modern scrambler with decent performance on tap. Hunter 350 will get the same engine as Meteor 350 and the state of tune is not yet revealed by the company. It will be mated to the same 5-speed gearbox found on Meteor 350. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 AccessoriesRoyal Enfield is gearing up for a slew of motorcycle launches. A lot of Royal Enfield motorcycles have been spied including different variants of the Hunter 350, Himalayan 450, Himalayan 450 scrambler, new-gen Bullet 350 and Shotgun 650 to name a few.Of all these new launches, Hunter 350 is expected to be the least expensive and to act as an entry-level motorcycle into Royal Enfield’s portal. Given Royal Enfield’s pricing strategy, we expect it to be priced from around Rs. 1.5 lakh (ex-sh). In a market where a premium 125 cc street motorcycle costs Rs. 1.70 lakh (ex-sh), a cruiser motorcycle priced at Rs. 1.5 lakh, with a potent 350 cc engine is not a bad choice.In India, the 350 cc market has been dominated by Royal Enfield. But as brands like Honda and Jawa launch competitive products in this segment, Hunter 350 will make sure that Royal Enfield will retain its over 90% market share in 350 cc segment for a long time. TVS is also getting ready to launch a scrambler cruiser in the Rs 1.5 lakh range. It is likely to be be called Zeppelin, Retron or Ronin.Source More

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    Royal Enfield Digital RSA Via Mobile App Launched – Classic, 650 Twins, Meteor

    With RSA, Royal Enfield aims to utilize its relatively widespread dealer network to offer more value to customersModified Meteor by Ironwood CustomRoyal Enfield has been the strongest player in the modern retro classic motorcycles. Bajaj, Yezdi, Jawa and Honda have been trying to get a piece of the pie, even though they’re successful in their own ways, Royal Enfield is a force to be reckon with. It has held its dominance successfully and has been branching out both vertically and horizontally to stay ahead of the competition.The name Royal Enfield invokes a certain nostalgia in motorcycle fans around the world. My uncle used to have a diesel-powered one in matt green shade and I loved it as a child. My father, however, chose a vastly superior and utterly reliable 4-stroke Hero Honda CD-100 SS.It is already 30 years old and will probably outlive me too. But I wish he had bought an inferior Royal Enfield back then. It wouldn’t be pristine now like CD-100 is, but it would’ve been like an art piece trophy that I would love to look at. And with the new Digital RSA launched, maintaining REs and getting support is easier than ever before.Royal Enfield Digital RSA servicesTo offer its customers more value from its relatively vast dealer network, Royal Enfield had launched 24X7 RSA (Roadside Assistance) services in India as well as in markets abroad. Until now, to avail RSA, you would have to call their customer care. But now, the process has been made much simpler with Digital RSA.Royal Enfield Digital RSA Via Mobile AppOwners of Royal Enfield motorcycles (Bullet, Meteor, Classic, Electra, 650 Twins, Himalayan) who have valid RSA, can now get help with the touch of a button. All they have to do is open their RE app and request RSA. RSA assures that a technician will be deployed to the customer’s breakdown location for minor faults and immediate repair requirements.RSA also assures that this conveyance and labour costs are covered by Royal Enfield and the customer only has to pay for parts that aren’t subjected under warranty or company’s AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract). According to RSA, mechanical, electrical and crash incidents that happened anywhere on National highways, State highways, or motorable roads within mainland India are will be handled on spot or towed to the nearest service station if necessary.RSA ValidityIf a customer wants service at his home or office, RSA services are limited to 2 interventions per contract. Other than just breakdowns related to mechanical, electrical and crashes, Royal Enfield RSA also covers flat tyre assistance (payable), battery drain (battery payable), incorrect fueling, fuel delivery (payable for up to 5 litres), key lockout (payable for locks and keys) and medical referral (payable for medical attention). Digital RSA is only available for India as of now.[embedded content][embedded content]In global markets like Australia, Europe and North America, RSA is complimentary throughout the warranty period. In India, however, it is only complimentary for the first year and then it has to be renewed on a yearly basis for a nominal price of around Rs. 1000.  More