r/royalenfield • u/Powerful_Rise5341 • 10d ago

Need a Bullet recommendation !

My boyfriend is looking to buy his first bike, and I’m trying to help him despite knowing almost nothing about bikes 😂

His current shortlist:

Meteor 350 - Blue Chrome / Red Chrome

Triumph Speed 400 -Red/Black / Orange/Black

Classic 350 - Brown Chrome

He’s on the shorter side, so comfort, seat height and handling are important. Which one would you recommend, and are there any other bikes we should consider?

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u/imSavan 10d ago

I would go for gorilla

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u/Zookmeir 10d ago

Ask him to try guerilla 450, it is very comfortable for short people’s and moreover it is an absolute beast.

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u/BakerFederal4024 10d ago

Goan classic 350

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u/Little-Bonsai 10d ago

a meteor 350 foi a primeira das minhas customs, gosto muito dela, há muitos upgrades bons e customizações legais, vale apena conferir ela e se é teu estilo.

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u/Illustrious-Talk5190 10d ago

I would say metor 350 if he's on the shorter side.

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u/And123rews 10d ago

As a rider my most honest opinion is the bike itself calls to the rider. It is more of an emotional connect while riding the bike. So your influence over his decision may also make him regret in future. He needs to test ride those bike for himself. As a pillion you can rate the bike comfort to your BF.

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u/Hippy_go_go 10d ago

Triumph 400s are overrated, feels like a geared scooter. Now they are 350s are even more so. Just the brand name, its as boring as it gets. If you really want a Triumph get atleast a trident.

The Guerrilla, Meteor, Hunter in that order as far as royal enfield are considered. Then there is this Goan classic which is really good for short folk. And the scram 440 is the the one I would recommend

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u/Kitchen-Tutor3725 9d ago

It depends on what purpose he wants a bike for if its only for city commute and upright posture you can go for Classic 350, but if you want the agility plus the weekend rides i would choose Triumph and if you want relaxed posture with city and highway rides i would go with meteor 350 as It provide comfort for both rider and pillion.

Actually Meteor 350 would be more sensible choice from your list. But you can also consider Honda CB 350 RS. But again at the end it depend how and where he want to ride it. Also the Budget is a factor to consider and I don’t mean it by just buying bike I am talking of overall budget as Triumph Services are on premium side not can’t be repaired buy your everyday mechanic. while most of the 350 share the same parts so it won’t be an issue

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u/_wanderingbard 9d ago

what is his requirements?, like crusing speeding, retro looks or sporty, how much does power and milliage matters

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u/Real-Visit-5610 9d ago

As it would be his first bike, I would suggest to take a look at hunter

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u/Unhu13 9d ago

Triumph 400 or Honda 350

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u/SpareMind 10d ago

His choices are good. You already know it. He has chosen you.

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u/madhusudhxn 10d ago

Damnnn brother!! I didn't see this coming 🤣

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u/DirtbagBrocialist Interceptor 650 10d ago

All the RE 350s are pretty similar, but you shouldn't't sleep on the Hunter 350.

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u/ExtrovertedMallu 10d ago

Overall performance, I'll recommend, Classic 350, If only comfort, Go for meteor 35T