There have been multiple sightings of the
Royal Enfield Meteor recently. As the road testing continues, the upcoming
Royal Enfield Thunderbird successor has been spied yet again. The Meteor
prototype captured in the most recent spy shots was fully uncamouflaged. There
was no test equipment mounted on the prototype, which indicates that the bike
is in the advanced stages of testing.
In the latest spy shots, we can also see
that there is no backrest installed on the prototype. Some of the earlier
prototypes had one. This means that just like the large crash guard, Royal
Enfield would provide the backrest as an accessory, too.
The handlebar of the new Meteor is a bit
low-set and tilted towards the rider to provide a comfortable riding posture.
This can be seen in the latest spy pictures in which the rider is seated in
quite a relaxed posture. The relaxed riding position would allow the riders to
cover longer distances without getting uncomfortable. The latest prototype of
the Meteor that has been caught testing has a black exhaust with a black heat
shield plate. Earlier spy shots have revealed that some Royal Enfield Meteor
prototypes had a chrome exhaust. This means that there will likely be two Royal
Enfield Meteor models - a smaller capacity model and a higher capacity model.
As far as the engine of the Royal Enfield
Meteor is concerned no details are known. However, it is being anticipated that
it would have a displacement of somewhere between 346 cc and 499 cc. It will be
a fuel-injected engine and comply with the new BS6 emission norms. Also, the
engine would have a high level of refinement and fewer vibrations.
The Royal Enfield Meteor is expected to
have a starting price of around INR 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The Royal Enfield
Meteor is expected to be launched in India in mid-2020, but with the COVID-19
pandemic hampering operations, the launch could get delayed.
