In recent years, Royal Enfield has demonstrated impressive growth thanks to the launch of its new models. Both inside and out of its home country of India, the company’s models have proven to be a success – embodying retro style and classic charm, while being accessible to a wide range of riders.
The brand’s 350 range of motorcycles, consisting of the Classic, Hunter, and Meteor, have lowered the barriers to entry in the premium segment, and continue to be popular models in the global market. That being said, for the 2024 model-year, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has been introduced in new colors in India, hinting that these new liveries could soon make their way to other markets.
The new colorways of the Meteor 350 have been given a variant of their own. In keeping with Royal Enfield’s celestial-themed names for the model’s variants, the new colors have been called Aurora, as they represent vivid colors with contrasting elements that give them a retro look. In total, there are three colors under the new Aurora range, and Royal Enfield says that they’re inspired by the sky and horizon, reflecting a blend of retro design elements. In the Meteor 350’s lineup, the Aurora sits in between the Stellar and Supernova editions, and features Aurora Blue, Aurora Green, and Aurora Black options.
Apart, of course, from the new color schemes, the Meteor 350 Aurora also receives a more retro-inspired theme when compared to its siblings. It rolls on wire-spoke wheels with tubed tires, and gets chrome-finished components, as against a blacked-out finish on the other models. The bike also receives a comfortable touring saddle for longer rides.
Despite its retro appearance, Royal Enfield hasn’t hesitated to give the Meteor 350 Aurora a plethora of techie features. It comes with tripper navigation as standard, as well as LED lights all around. To elevate the bike’s fit and finish, the Meteor also receives aluminum switch cubes for a more upmarket look. Furthermore, would-be owners of the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, regardless of the variant of choice, have the option to configure their bikes with a selection of accessories via the Royal Enfield Make It Yours (MIY) configurator.
Like before, the 2024 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is powered by a 349cc, air cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine. It pumps out a decent 20.4 horsepower and 19 pound-feet of torque. The Meteor 350 has a low seat height and a weight of just 191 kilograms, making it accessible to a wide range of riders. Although the new colors have yet to be announced in the US, there’s a chance that they will be soon. For now, however, the Meteor 350 carries an MSRP starting at $4,699.
