JBacklund
Well travelled
- Location
- Summerset, South Dakota
I had been planning on buying a 350 bronze/chrome Classic as soon as one showed up at our new local RE dealership, but my short test ride this afternoon on a 350 Meteor has, unfortunately, soured me on the idea.
In general, the bike is excellent, but I had been a bit concerned about it's relatively meager output of 20 hp, and today's ride has solidified my apprehension about that concern. It's just not enough 'oomph' to keep me interested.
I also own a '22 Interceptor 650, (and a few other bikes), so it's not like I won't have some great-looking and fun toys to ride this summer, but that 350 in chrome and bronze is pure eye-candy, but appearance alone just isn't enough for me to justify buying this model.
At something like 30 hp, I'd be all over the bike, but not at 20, it's just not enough 'snot' for my weight, our hills, and our headwinds.
The Meteor 350 I rode today.....
In general, the bike is excellent, but I had been a bit concerned about it's relatively meager output of 20 hp, and today's ride has solidified my apprehension about that concern. It's just not enough 'oomph' to keep me interested.
I also own a '22 Interceptor 650, (and a few other bikes), so it's not like I won't have some great-looking and fun toys to ride this summer, but that 350 in chrome and bronze is pure eye-candy, but appearance alone just isn't enough for me to justify buying this model.
At something like 30 hp, I'd be all over the bike, but not at 20, it's just not enough 'snot' for my weight, our hills, and our headwinds.
The Meteor 350 I rode today.....