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Message started by MMRanch on 02/24/23 at 21:35:47

Title: 100,000 units in the first six month ...
Post by MMRanch on 02/24/23 at 21:35:47

https://www.bikewale.com/news/royal-enfield-hunter-350-records-1-lakh-sales-since-launch-in-india/

If I didn't already have the Meteor then it would have been 100,001 units.

::)

That machine is just begging for some 60/40 dual sport tires ! Its lighter than the other 350's too.
Maybe , a modern version of the Old XL350 Honda ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di5JfVXhr8E

Title: Re: 100,000 units in the first six month ...
Post by Ruttly on 02/24/23 at 23:08:49

Yeah , think I need to try one on. If there good bike the resale market should be good too. So I can sell it when my Goldstar gets here ! I haven’t seen the sticker price.

Title: Re: 100,000 units in the first six month ...
Post by zipidachimp on 02/26/23 at 15:17:39

MM: tell us about your Meteor and why I should buy one ! Apart from the tubeless tires, isn't a used S40 a better deal?
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: 100,000 units in the first six month ...
Post by J Mac on 02/26/23 at 16:53:00

I saw a Meteor on the street last summer/fall. I really loved the look of it. It prompted me to get back into the Savage/S40 game. One day I'll get the S40 I bought running :-/

Title: Re: 100,000 units in the first six month ...
Post by MMRanch on 02/27/23 at 20:11:34

Yes Zip

MM: tell us about your Meteor and why I should buy one ! Apart from the tubeless tires, isn't a used S40 a better deal?
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Well : Ya can't get a fuel injected new Savage , but the LS650 is 1/3 more powerful than the RE350cc group.

The 350cc RE's are not a bike for "Hoodlums" . They are not hot rods by any means.

I've had two 4 wheel vehicles that are a lot like the RE350's
1. A 1966 Ford Falcon convertible with the 160 CI engine.
2. A 1984 Chevy S-10 with the 2500cc engine
The RE350 will run up hills in high gear better than either one of the above 4-wheelers.

Referring to the Meteor ,I always get 75+ mpg (Putt Putting = 90) and its super easy to ride.
1. I bought it new for the price of a good used bike .
2. It came with a 3 year unlimited millage warrantee.
3. It's got Gearing (like the LS650) for 94mph but only Power (RE-350)
for 80 mph , and a Speed-Limiter set at 74mph. The Hunter does NOT
have the Speed limiter.
4. Its an Under-Bore (72mm X 86mm) , max pulling power is at 4k-rpm -
like the LS650 is . HP and Torque numbers are the same. That's Rare!
5. It's got a super heavy Fly-Wheel , Spin it up to 3k-rpm --- Drop the
clutch , and up comes the front end , keep the fuel open and away you
go ! 1st gear is good for 25-30mph .
6. It's NOT an Interstate Bike ,but short local 75mph runs are no
problem.
7. Two valves per cylinder easy maintenance. (every 6k-miles)

The "Overall" feel of the bike is like a modern version of the LS650
Suzuki ! Did I mention the Great MPG and a 3.8 gallon tank , fuel
gauge , two trip sets ,ABS brakes and built in GPS (Tripper) ?

But the LS650 will R-u-n-n-o-f-t and leave it with out even trying --- on a drag race.
All that said : The Meteor IMHO - is as good or maybe the best Commuter bike I've ever had , even better than the LS650.

I don't need to be running around like my Hair is on Fire any more ' so the 2/3 power is enough for my humble needs. If The Hunter had of been available last summer I would have got it and put 60/40 Dual Sport tires on it , Then left it naked - except a luggage rack w/soft bag.

Picture in your head , ridding in a 1960-70's in-line 6 cylinder Pick-up truck with the windows down , going to town for an errand ! Ya really wouldn't drive it across the country ... but you could if ya needed too ;)

Title: Re: 100,000 units in the first six month ...
Post by zipidachimp on 02/27/23 at 21:36:51

MM: considering I just turned 79 2 weeks ago, and your experience with this bike, logic says 1 of 3 things: 1.get a clue and quit mucking about with bikes at my age, 2. any RE350 is plenty at my age, 3. age is only a number, go out with a bang!
I lean toward #3, without the bang!
The other thing to consider, my daughter(executor) would have to sell 2 bikes!
Choices, choices !
Cheers! 8-)
ps: Suzuki and most others, missed the boat again!
pps: Honda has a gorgeous CB350 single, but only for India.

Title: Re: 100,000 units in the first six month ...
Post by MMRanch on 02/27/23 at 22:06:35

Hay Zip ,

I just turned 70 last Sunday !

Don't slow down or I'll catch ya ! ;D
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No , I wouldn't drive it across country at 70 and 75 mph, I have a Guzzi for that stuff.
but
The wife and I will take it down the Natchez Trace (50 mph 480 miles National Scenic By-Way) this summer for a week long get-a-way. Then 480 miles back . It will get 80mpg (USA Gallons) doing this kind of stuff.

My bucket list has me busy till I'm 103 at least , there can't be no " go out with a bang!" at my age !! :)

Go with #2 and live long , ABS is a wonderful thing ! :)
Daughter might just KEEP one of them bikes !!

Another 10 years and we'll all be driving ELECTRIC Bikes with self adjusting throttles and gyroscopes to keep them up on two wheels ! ::)

Title: Re: 100,000 units in the first six month ...
Post by Ruttly on 02/27/23 at 22:46:27

Happy Birhday MM