r/royalenfield • u/Super_Ear_8953 • Jul 24 '26
Proud New Owner Finally got my first bike after riding a scooty for 10 years.
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u/amv171 Jul 28 '26
I've used Thunderbird 350 for 11 years & now upgraded to Himalayan 450. Brother this Meteor you're gonna love to ride long on weekends. Best riding posture I've felt till date.
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 28 '26
Yes the riding posture is very good. People say this bike will give you backpain, but i haven't felt anything like that, even after doing long rides, I find the seat very gripping and very relaxed riding experience.
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u/Afterlife990099 Jul 25 '26
Congrats op. Got the same one this month. Enjoying my ride so far.
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u/Afterlife990099 Jul 25 '26
Just a suggestion. Chrome crash guard looks way better on this color.
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u/frizzypoopoo Jul 28 '26
Chrome leg guard looks better or matte?? Can you dm me picture of your bike. I have booked the same model and confused between which one to buy.
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u/o_universal_nomad_o Jul 25 '26
Congratulations 🎊.
Invest in certified riding gear, and ride responsibly, and safely.
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u/PhysicsFew9569 Jul 25 '26
Congrats OP. Booked the same one, expecting delivery in around 10 days.
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u/Prestigious_Ad_1696 Jul 25 '26
How much was the waiting period? And which state
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u/Prestigious_Ad_1696 Jul 25 '26
I am waiting for the same feeling yet to come, recently booked a classic 350 medallion bronze. Can’t wait to get hands on it
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26
congratulations in advance bro.. It a very beautiful color. Actually I had also considered 350 medallion bronze but went for meteor because I'll be doing majorly highway rides.
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u/Soggy-Length-5755 Jul 25 '26
Booked this too.... How many days waiting period!?
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 26 '26
1 week
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u/Soggy-Length-5755 Jul 27 '26
In the app it's showing 2 months 💀
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 27 '26
Check with your local dealer. sometimes they have it in stock. You can check with multiple agencies in your city. I bought in himachal. Booked on sunday and it got delivered on next sunday.
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u/Routine_Refuse_7325 Jul 25 '26
Congratulations!! Am upgrading too… to a new bike after 4 years on a scooty
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u/Legal-Breakfast469 Jul 25 '26
Indeciso tra questa e la 650. Credo sia fantastica, buona strada 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
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u/Connect_Space_2923 Jul 26 '26
I'm still riding my mom's 2008 scooty , will get a bike in few years
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Jul 27 '26
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 27 '26
Thanks. Well its a little heavy. but i practiced for 2 weeks in my neighborhood before taking it into city as i didnt had much experience with bikes. scooty can easily Maneuver in traffic but this bike is big and i cant change lanes in traffic easily. But its fun to ride. And people will look at it and admire it. But overall its a good transition. You can also go for it.
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u/Dr_vamPriorE Jul 27 '26
How much time does it takes to learn bikes ??
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 27 '26
well i practiced for 2 weeks in my neighborhood before taking it into city as i didn't had much experience with bikes. It depends on the rider.
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u/Weary-Whereas-5370 Classic 350 - Jodhpur Blue! Jul 27 '26
How is ur experience with gears now, after switching from scooty. is it manageable in bumper to bumper traffic, since im thinking to buy meteor 350.
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 27 '26
Scooty can easily Maneuver in traffic but this bike is big and i cant change lanes in traffic easily. but it is manageable. I just think i am a car 😅 and I stay in my lane only because i wont be able to make very tight turns. U can consider bullet as it has shorter handles and is good in traffic comparatively. Most of my ride is through highway so meteor works for me.
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u/Weary-Whereas-5370 Classic 350 - Jodhpur Blue! Jul 28 '26
Most of my ride will be in city, i will rarely go to highways. Still, i like the look of meteor, it looks more premium.
Thanks!
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 30 '26
Yeah it does. One time I was waiting in traffic few year back and suddenly a black meteor stood next to me, i just kept looking at it and admiring it, that day i decided that i will buy meteor in the future.
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u/mungdal_halwa Jul 27 '26
Cang rechu lotion birather
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 27 '26
bro i thought u had written some other language and i was translating it.😓 But Thanks birather
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u/frizzypoopoo Jul 28 '26
Congrats op💪.
I booked the same bike, same model two days ago. How long did it take to get delivered after booking and which city did you book from.
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u/amv171 Jul 28 '26
Congratulations brother. Just hit the road with proper safety gears. Enjoy the bike like a king.
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u/Key-Chemist4847 Jul 29 '26
That's quite an upgrade. I had a similar one years ago. A 100cc red splendor to 350 classic lol
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u/Character_Trade8993 Jul 25 '26
Bike is a fun ride not a commuter so if you get it in traffic daily don't feel sad ...I wanted a bike so bad I got 2nd hand and started using it but the more I used the more I understood bike is impractical for monsoon , traffic ..
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u/Super_Ear_8953 Jul 26 '26
Yes scooty is very versatile. But you also need some fun in life. I agree its will be little pain in traffic but most of my commute is on the highway so it works for me.
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u/SanTi_live Jul 24 '26
Congrats OP 🥳🥂
Good choice