2026 Royal Enfield Meteor 350

A simple, unpretentious small-displacement cruiser, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 utilizes the same “J-platform” SOHC air/oil-cooled two-valve 349cc single as the Classic and Hunter 350, but with more relaxed rider ergonomics to give it that cruiser stance and styling while putt-putting around town. Its performance figures may not be the most inspiring (measured output on the Cycle World dyno showed 17.9 hp and 18.2 lb.-ft. of torque), but 90% of the engine’s torque is delivered at just 1800 rpm, making the Meteor 350 an easy bike to ride from stoplight to stoplight, with plenty of grunt to get off the line and have some fun. This bike is designed to take you where you need to go comfortably and simply, with its Google-based Tripper Navigation system in the dash (a definite bonus for an under-$5K motorcycle) leading the way.

The Meteor’s twin-downtube steel spine frame offers stability and a confidence-inspiring ride at city and moderate highway speeds. A 41mm fork and twin-tube emulsion shocks with soft settings soak up urban pavement imperfections reasonably well, albeit at the expense of handling if you decide to push a little harder in turns (but you’re never enticed to go there with the Meteor anyway). A ByBre two-piston caliper and 300mm disc handle front end braking while a ByBre one-piston caliper and 270mm disc are used out back, with ABS at both ends; stopping performance is adequate but not much more. You won’t be looking for a gas station too often, as a 4.0-gallon fuel tank and 60 mpg fuel efficiency mean many miles before a fill-up is needed.

For the 2026 model year, there are no mechanical changes to the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, and it is available in two paint variants. The Fireball Matte Green and Fireball Red colors both retail for $4899.