Here’s everything you need to know right now about the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 facelift launch, full of details, speculation, and that palpable anticipation only a new Royal Enfield motorcycle can bring.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Launch Date
The direct answer: The 2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 facelift launch is imminent, with updated bikes already in select dealerships, so expect the official launch within days, not weeks. If you blink, you might miss those first ride reviews. This isn’t a year away, it’s just around the bend.
On X, @AroraBroth48712 shared that the 2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 was recently spotted at a dealer, hinting at an upcoming launch featuring upgrades like an LED light, Type-C USB, navigation, and a slipper clutch.
The Dealer Showroom Hype and Spotted Updates
Seeing new motorcycles silently appear in dealer showrooms before launch is like spotting a rare bird on a foggy morning.
This week, several dealers confirmed that the Meteor 350 facelift is physically present, ready to roll… but officially waiting for that launch-day green light. It’s that phase when showroom staff look almost giddy, but refuse to say, “Yes, we’ll sell you one now.”
Behind counters, customers keep asking, “When exactly?” and the response is mostly a knowing smile and a wink.
What’s New This Time? The Features We Actually Care About
Direct answer: Loads. The new Meteor 350 gets LED headlights and turn indicators, a stylish blue paint with cool graphics, and, wait for it, a slipper clutch for smoother rides. Small touches like the Type-C charging port make it modern for daily commutes, and the navigation pod remains standard, so you’ll never be lost (unless, you know, you turn off your phone).
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Blacked-out exhaust (goodbye chrome in the Stellar variant)
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Digi-analogue console with turn-by-turn navigation
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Slipper clutch, less drama in stop-and-go traffic
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Type-C charging: about time!
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New graphics and flair that won’t look dated in three years
Retro-modern, but with enough “retro” to satisfy the purists.
Mechanical Changes
Direct answer: The core engine setup is unchanged, a 349cc single-cylinder, air-oil cooled motor making about 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm torque, mated to a five-speed. Royal Enfield knows better than to mess with a winning formula.
Riders can expect the same highway cruising character; the Meteor is as reliable as ever, maybe just a touch more exciting with the new toys.
Suspension—telescopic up front, twin shocks at the rear, disc brakes, and dual-channel ABS. Still the same Meteor, just more refined.
Pricing, Trims, and the Big GST Question
Direct answer: Royal Enfield will likely announce prices in the Rs 2.08 lakh to Rs 2.32 lakh ex-showroom range, adjusted downwards with new GST 2.0 reforms.
That means Meteor 350 may get up to Rs 22,000 cheaper. Call it a bonus, or “government-approved joy.” (Every Meteor owner has a price opinion; some say they’d buy just for the clutch.)
The existing variants: Fireball, Stellar, Aurora, Supernova are sticking around, with most new features coming standard from Stellar upwards.
| Variant | Old Price (Rs) | Expected New Price* (Rs) |
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| Fireball | 2,08,000 | 1,87,000 |
| Stellar | 2,18,000 | 1,96,000 |
| Aurora | 2,22,000 | 2,01,000 |
| Supernova | 2,32,000 | 2,10,000 |
*GST cuts may vary by region.
A Bit Less Chrome, A Lot More Style
Direct answer: Chrome exhausts are gone (at least on Stellar), making room for a modern blacked-out pipe. A surprising move for RE, which usually throws chrome everywhere like confetti.
Anecdote time: “Saw the blue Meteor outside a Thiruvananthapuram showroom last weekend. A crowd had gathered, mostly guys peering at the indicators and debating clutch feel.
One old-timer said, ‘Back in my day, all you got was a kick starter and prayers.’ Now, it’s navigation, charging, and, seriously, mood lighting.”
The Rivals and Why Meteor Still Matters
Direct answer: Meteor 350 still sits above the Hunter and Bullet in the lineup, and shapes up directly against Honda CB350 and Jawa 42. Yes, prices might nudge upward, but RE is betting heavily that these new features will keep customers hooked.
Enthusiasts expect the Meteor to remain the “go-to” if you want a reliable highway cruiser, with a touch of Royal Enfield’s enduring swagger.
When Can You Ride Home?
Short answer: Any day now. With updated units at dealerships, the launch is truly imminent, and deliveries could begin as soon as bookings open, likely within a week or even sooner.
