Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 vs. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

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Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 is an enduro motorcycle that stands out with its unique design and coherent concept. It boasts a powerful engine with a bore of 78 mm and a stroke of 86 mm, delivering a solid engine power of 24.5 HP and a torque of 32 Nm. The fuel system is injection-based, and the bike features an electric starter and a chain transmission. With a single cylinder and air cooling, the displacement of the Himalayan is 411 ccm.

In terms of suspension, the Himalayan is equipped with a telescopic fork front suspension with a diameter of 41 mm, providing a travel distance of 200 mm. The rear suspension consists of a swing arm with a monoshock absorber made of steel. The frame of the bike is also made of steel and features a double cradle design.

The braking system of the Himalayan includes a single disk front brake with a diameter of 300 mm and a double piston. 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 fuel tank capacity is 15 liters.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

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

The front suspension of the Meteor 350 Fireball is a telescopic fork with a diameter of 41 mm, providing a travel distance of 130 mm. The rear suspension consists of a single swing arm with dual shock absorbers made of steel. The frame of the bike is also made of steel but features a twin-spar design.

The braking system of the Meteor 350 Fireball includes a single disk front brake with a diameter of 300 mm and a double piston. 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 fuel tank capacity is 15 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 is known for its unique and eye-catching design, coherent concept, and high range. It also offers a comfortable seat, a compass, and robust technology. Additionally, it provides a good price-performance ratio.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

On the other hand, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021 stands out with its unbeatable price and a well-hugging engine throttle. It offers turn-by-turn navigation, good ergonomics for riders of all sizes, and high customizability. The chassis and brakes are well-suited for the bike, and it provides enough space for two riders. Furthermore, it offers good lean angle clearance and is beginner-friendly.

However, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 does have some weaknesses. The front brake performance is subpar, and the bike's performance may be considered somewhat weak for European standards. Additionally, the weight of the Himalayan is relatively high.

Similarly, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021 has its weaknesses. The workmanship and material appearance of the bike can occasionally be at a low level. The headlights also have low luminous efficacy, and the engine power may be considered somewhat weak for long motorway journeys.

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 compared to Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore78 mmBore72 mm
StrokeStroke86 mmStroke85.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power24.5 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 Torque4,000 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
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

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
HeightHeight1,360 mmHeight1,140 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height765 mm
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 2020

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020

The workmanship is of a surprisingly high standard for a motorbike that can be had in Germany and Austria for under 5,000 euros. Everything about the little Himalayan looks like it was built to last. Of course, the little Indian can't compete with others in terms of performance data, but it doesn't want to. It is a motorbike for individualists who want to escape society's higher, faster, further - deceleration of the first order.

unique eye-catcher

coherent concept

high range

comfortable seat

compass

robust technology

price-performance ratio

Front brake subterranean

performance somewhat weak for Europe

weight relatively high

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 2020 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 4. It takes less time to sell a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball with 30 days compared to 143 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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