2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Launched in Nepal: Price and Features

After facing both praise and criticism in its earlier iteration, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has returned to the Nepali market in its upgraded 2025 avatar, more complete, more refined, and more in tune with what riders expect from a modern retro-cruiser. Launched officially by Alpha Automotive, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield in Nepal, this updated Meteor doesn’t just bring cosmetic tweaks; it corrects what was arguably its biggest flaw, the lack of dual-channel ABS, and adds several meaningful updates that were long overdue.

What makes the 2025 Meteor 350 special is not just its performance or design, but how well it now fits the cruiser lifestyle in Nepal. With Royal Enfield assembling bikes locally, the pricing has remained competitive despite all the improvements. Let’s dive deep into what makes this new Meteor worth your attention.

Price and Availability

The new Meteor 350 is available in four distinct variants, each offering cosmetic and feature differences while maintaining the same mechanical platform. The entry-level Fireball variant is priced at NPR 5,77,000, followed by the Stellar at NPR 5,87,000, the Aurora at NPR 5,91,900, and the top-end Supernova at NPR 5,97,000. These prices reflect a slight increase of around NPR 22,000 to NPR 27,000 compared to the older variant, but the improved safety and usability features easily justify the difference.

As for availability, all four variants are now open for bookings across Royal Enfield showrooms throughout Nepal. 

Design

The Meteor 350 continues to embrace its laid-back cruiser DNA, low-slung seat, teardrop tank, wide handlebars, and long wheelbase. But it now comes with subtle but meaningful aesthetic upgrades, especially in its upper variants.

The most noticeable change is the addition of a round LED headlamp, which now gives the Meteor a refreshed front look while staying faithful to RE’s traditional design ethos. Depending on the variant, components like mirrors, exhaust, indicators, and handlebar finishes vary between chrome and blacked-out treatments.

Each of the four variants, Fireball, Stellar, Aurora, and Supernova, brings a unique personality:

• Fireball keeps it stealthy with blacked-out parts and basic alloy wheels.

• Stellar adds more finesse with chrome accents and a pillion backrest.

• Aurora brings spoke wheels and dual-tone paint for vintage lovers.

• Supernova tops the line with diamond-cut alloys, brown seats, touring windscreen, and the richest chrome detailing.

Despite these differences, the core cruiser silhouette remains untouched: the 15L sculpted fuel tank, low seat height, upright riding triangle, and the signature rear LED tail lamp with a neatly integrated grab rail.

Engine and Performance

At its heart, the Meteor 350 still runs the 349cc single-cylinder J-Series engine, a long-stroke motor that emphasizes torque, refinement, and consistency.

• Max Power: 20.48 PS @ 6100 rpm

• Max Torque: 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm

• Gearbox: 5-speed

• Top Speed: ~113 kmph

The engine has now been updated to meet BS6 OBD-II norms, making it E20 fuel-ready and more future-proof. While the power figures haven’t changed, the ride quality has improved, thanks to the addition of a slipper clutch. This new clutch setup reduces effort at the lever and prevents rear-wheel lock-up during aggressive downshifting, which was a much-needed refinement.

Also noteworthy is the inclusion of a counterbalancer, which neutralizes vibrations and ensures a smoother cruising experience, especially important for long-distance riders in Nepal who often tackle a mix of highways and broken roads.

Ride and Handling

Built on a Twin Down-Tube Frame, the Meteor 350 continues to impress with its stable yet agile dynamics. The suspension setup includes:

• Front: 41mm telescopic fork with 130mm travel

• Rear: Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload

This setup allows the Meteor to absorb potholes and undulations with maturity while still feeling composed through mild corners. The 191 kg kerb weight adds to its stability at high speeds, and the low 765mm seat height ensures confidence for shorter riders.

In terms of braking, the new model now comes standard with dual disc brakes and Dual-Channel ABS, finally solving the biggest gripe of the previous version. The 300mm front and rear disc setup (with either alloy or spoke wheels depending on variant) gives consistent stopping power without drama.

Features

Here’s where the 2025 Meteor 350 finally shines as a well-rounded package:

• LED Headlamp (new for all variants)

• Slipper Clutch for smoother downshifts

• Dual-Channel ABS as standard

• Type-C USB charging port (missing in Nepali variant but present in India)

• Optional Tripper Navigation Pod

• Analog-Digital Instrument Cluster with smart handlebar controls

• Bulkier front and rear tyres for better grip

• Spoke or Alloy Wheels based on variant

• 3-year or 30,000 km standard warranty, extendable to 7 years or 70,000 km with RSA

While Nepal misses out on a few India-only touches like adjustable levers and USB Type-C charging, the core upgrades bring the bike up to global spec and finally justify the price tag.

Variant Comparison

Here’s a quick overview of the key differences across the four variants:

Colors and Styling Options

• Supernova – Black (with chrome & premium details)

• Aurora – Retro Green, Aurora Red (dual-tone)

• Stellar – Marine Blue, Matt Grey (matte finish)

• Fireball – Orange, Grey (solid tones)

Each variant gets paint schemes and finishes that complement its design intent, from minimalist to flashy.

Full Specifications

Engine & Transmission:

• Type: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, EFI

• Displacement: 349cc

• Cooling: Oil-cooled

• Gearbox: 5-speed

• Emission Standard: BS6, OBD-II compliant

• Fuel Compatibility: E20

• Starting Mechanism: Self-start only

Performance:

• Max Power: 20.48 PS @ 6100 rpm

• Max Torque: 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm

• Top Speed: 113 kmph

• Mileage: 30–35 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension:

• Frame: Twin Down-Tube

• Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic Fork, 130mm travel

• Rear Suspension: Twin Tube Emulsion Absorbers with 6-step preload

Dimensions & Weight:

• Length: 2140 mm

• Width: 845 mm

• Height: 1310 mm

• Wheelbase: 1400 mm

• Ground Clearance: 170 mm

• Seat Height: 765 mm

• Kerb Weight: 191 kg

• Fuel Tank: 15 liters

Tyres & Brakes:

• Front: 100/90-19

• Rear: 140/70-17

• Brakes: Dual 300mm Disc

• ABS: Dual-Channel

• Tyres: Tubeless (Alloy/Spoke as per variant)

Conclusion

The 2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a case of course correction done right. It retains everything that made the original Meteor appealing, timeless cruiser styling, refined J-series engine, and confident ergonomics, but finally adds the must-have features that were glaringly missing, like dual-channel ABS, LED lighting, and a slipper clutch.

While Royal Enfield Nepal has held back a few premium features from the Indian variant, this decision seems intentional to keep the pricing within an approachable range. And in that regard, the Meteor 350 now offers better value than ever before.

For riders in Nepal seeking a retro-inspired cruiser that performs with modern sensibility, the new Meteor 350 emerges as the most complete package in Royal Enfield’s sub-400cc lineup.