wheel via a five-speed constant mesh gearbox . Rolling stock comes in the form of a cast alloy 17-inch rear wheel and a 19-incher out the front with braking is taken care of by a 300mm disc and two-piston caliper combo in the front and a 270mm disc and single-piston unit in the rear . As you ’ d expect the now mandatory ABS backs up the brakes to prevent unwanted lock-ups . The real party piece of the new Meteor , however , is nestled in the dash , with an offset largediameter speedo unit featuring a floating needle surrounding an inset LCD display . But it ’ s the new Tripper navigation system ( the first built-in navigation system on any Royal Enfield that ’ s more sophisticated than a simple compass ) which is mounted to the handlebar next to the stylish speedo that really steals the show . The Tripper nav system uses a combination of Google Maps and Royal Enfield ’ s new app to deliver turn by turn instructions straight to the Meteor ’ s dashboard via a Bluetooth connection and , quite handily , Royal Enfield has also provided a charging option in the form of a built-in USB charging port to ensure the rider ’ s device doesn ’ t
go flat while out riding . Expect to see this option pop up in other Royal Enfield products down the line as well , as it ’ s too great an idea to have on just one model . Another cool feature is found in the switchgear , for which Royal Enfield took inspiration from the firm ’ s back-catalogue to give the bike added character . Likewise , the headlight blends old and new with a halogen main bulb surrounded by an LED riding light to give it a distinctive visual . This is repeated in the rear end with the brake light . While it might not be the most powerful bike in the LAMS cruiser class , the Royal Enfield Meteor brings more than its fair share of character and authenticity . With a massive range of colours available to choose from and backed by a wide catalogue of accessories , it should help keep Royal Enfield growing positively in the Kiwi marketplace . If that doesn ’ t sound good enough , the Meteor is backed by a three-year unlimited kilometre warranty and roadside assistance , so it should make for a solid addition to the LAMS segment when it arrives later next month .
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