Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 vs. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

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Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 is an enduro motorcycle that offers a great price/performance ratio. Its robustness makes it suitable for off-road adventures and it has good deceleration capabilities. The engine has a bore of 78 mm and a stroke of 86 mm, producing a power of 24 HP and a torque of 32 Nm. The fuel system is injection-based and it has an electric starter. The transmission is chain-driven and it has a single cylinder. The cooling system is air-based and it has a displacement of 411 ccm.

In terms of suspension, the Himalayan 2021 has a telescopic fork front suspension with a diameter of 41 mm and a travel of 200 mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock absorber that can be adjusted for preload. The material used for the rear suspension is steel. The frame of the motorcycle is made of steel and it has a double cradle frame type.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

The front brakes are single disk type with a diameter of 300 mm and a double piston. The advanced rider assistance system includes ABS. The front tyre has a width of 90 mm and a diameter of 21 inches, while the rear tyre has a width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1465 mm and the seat height is 800 mm. The kerb weight, including ABS, is 199 kg and the fuel tank capacity is 15 liters.

On the other hand, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021 is a naked bike that offers an unbeatable price. The engine has a bore of 72 mm and a stroke of 85.8 mm, producing a power of 20.2 HP and a torque of 27 Nm. The fuel system is injection-based and it has an electric starter. The transmission is chain-driven and it has a single cylinder. The cooling system is oil-air-based and it has a displacement of 349 ccm.

In terms of suspension, the Meteor 350 Fireball 2021 has a telescopic fork front suspension with a diameter of 41 mm and a travel of 130 mm. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with dual shock absorbers that can be adjusted for preload. The material used for the rear suspension is steel. The frame of the motorcycle is made of steel and it has a twin-spar frame type.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

The front brakes are single disk type with a diameter of 300 mm and a double piston. The advanced rider assistance system includes ABS. The front tyre has a width of 100 mm and a diameter of 19 inches, while the rear tyre has a width of 140 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1400 mm and the seat height is 765 mm. The kerb weight, including ABS, is 191 kg and the fuel tank capacity is 15 liters.

While the Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 has a high weight and some issues with the brakes, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021 has occasional low-level workmanship and material appearance. The headlights also have low luminous efficacy and the engine power might be somewhat weak for motorway journeys. However, the Meteor 350 Fireball 2021 has the advantage of an unbeatable price, an engine that hugs the throttle well, turn-by-turn navigation, good ergonomics for riders of all sizes, high customizability, a coherent concept, a well-fitted chassis and brakes, enough space for two riders, good lean angle clearance, and beginner-friendly features.

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 compared to Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore78 mmBore72 mm
StrokeStroke86 mmStroke85.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power24 HPEngine power20.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,100 rpm
TorqueTorque32 NmTorque27 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,250 rpmRpm at Torque4,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHVValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement411 ccmDisplacement349 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel200 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin-Spar

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter270 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width120 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height90 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,190 mmLength2,140 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth845 mm
HeightHeight1,370 mmHeight1,140 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)199 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)191 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Since its release, the Royal Enfield Himalayan has enjoyed a large fan community thanks to its classic design and exemplary price-performance ratio. With the 2021 model year, practical details such as ABS that can be deactivated on the rear wheel or the small LCD display with arrow navigation have also been introduced. All in all, however, it remains what it has always stood for: a decelerating companion that is just as ready for the grand tour as it is to cut a good figure in front of the ice cream parlour in the city.

Price/performance ratio

robustness

decelerating

Brake

high weight

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Whether as a beginner's bike or a second bike, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 offers a hell of a lot of motorbike at a more than fair price. But one thing is clear: if you are looking for lap times or home track records, you should get another motorbike. Everyone else is guaranteed not to go wrong with the attractively designed Meteor 350. It's a great bike that could well become a blockbuster without any real competition on the market!

Unbeatable price

engine hugs the throttle well

turn-by-turn navigation

good ergonomics for big and small

highly customisable

coherent concept

chassis and brakes fit

big enough for two

good lean angle clearance

beginner-friendly.

Workmanship and material appearance occasionally at a low level

headlights with low luminous efficacy

engine power somewhat weak for motorway journeys.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball

There are a few key differences between a Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 and a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 5. It takes less time to sell a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball with 30 days compared to 140 days for the Royal Enfield Himalayan. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 22 reviews for the Royal Enfield Himalayan and 5 reviews for the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball since model year 2021. The first review for the Royal Enfield Himalayan was published on 07/05/2018 and now has more than 77,300 views. This compares to more than 16,300 views for the first review on Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball published on 26/07/2021.

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