Pretty good video

Most expensive version comes up to about RM31k thereabouts. Should be a decent price. Hope the local price will be close to that.

I'm honestly tempted by the Conti GT 650 with that new price range...makes it more accessible to more buyers. That RM10k price difference is a big boon for buyers.

Yup, that's probably the strategy they are employing, to flood the market with bikes at a lower price. It is a cycle. More bikes in the market, more parts dealers will spring up and more independent mechanics will also start doing these bikes. But it has to start with the importer/distributor. If they want to just sell 2 or 3 bikes a month and shake legs for the rest of the month, that market share growth and the benefits that come with it wont come about. The product is fairly decent but the price was not commensurate with what the products offer...until now.

There are more exciting products on the way like the Meteor 350 as well as the cruiser based on the 650, oh plus the scram411 (which looks way better than the Himalayan it is based on). Those new ones will only get noticed if the current bikes are able to storm the beachhead and create inward growth into the market. Once the brand is established, then only slowly push up the prices. We need to understand also, that the distributor needs proceeds from the margin to be plowed back into providing better customer service.

I'm hoping that the new team really does justice for this brand. And, if you haven't heard the exhaust note of the 650 twin, you should

There are S&S big bore kits for 750cc and 865cc for the 650cc bikes. Not easy to fit them though. Check out the video below:

https://youtu.be/N7nHqVu5npE

Wow, one kick to break the lock and just hotwire it

Looks pretty decent but I can't find the price or specs anywhere. Btw, here's the launch video:

https://fb.watch/bNc2WkgIC-/

The Shah Alam place was the HQ of the previous importer and a JV with Chear Motor. The Gasket Alley place is under the new importer, Didi Motors. Good that the price is now more realistic and that the brand expansion strategy with a low price entry point is sure to attract more into the brand. I like riding the Conti GT. Very nice handling and the sound is 100% nicer that what my SV can produce

Starting from RM35k (OTR) as I was told...sounds real good!

This post has been edited by lowpro: May 22 2022, 10:47 AM


Attached thumbnail(s)

Conti GT costs a bit more though...


Attached thumbnail(s)

If want to start cheaply, can consider the Meteor 350. The brown colour is really nice. At 27k plus (highest, cash price).

Yup, if looked at from a purely performance standpoint, it won't seem worth it but as a concept, perhaps it would work. RE is usually not about performance but more of the lifestyle and the riding experience it gives. Rarely about outright acceleration or speed as most reviewers have pointed out. As for me, I really like the Conti GT but too much hassle to let go of my SV for it. The Meteor seems nice for a cruiser though. Hmmm, there aren't any new branded cruisers with warranty for around the price right?

This post has been edited by lowpro: May 22 2022, 07:01 PM

I agree with you on the point of power. I once remarked that for the price, my 650 has about 70++hp while the RE Conti GT 650 only has a paltry 47hp due to its air cooled engine. He then asked me back something that made me think... "Can you fully make use of all those 70 plus horses you have? If you can't, you don't even need those horses. Just buy what you're comfortable riding and don't bother about the cc to hp ratio".

Anyone test ridden the Meteor 350 already? Any feedback?

Anyone bought the new Meteor 350?

Dunno whether Yammie betul-betul has a change of heart towards the brand or he is saying it because it is a giveaway bike

Saw this part of the article:

"Some of that British-designed, India-manufactured interpretation could be a bit more refined. The handlebars and top triple clamp on our testbike were a smidgen crooked; the speedometer and tachometer were visibly uneven. The bolted-on chrome handlebar crossbar was also very visibly crooked against the rise of the handlebar. The stamped metal rear master cylinder cover plate could be wrapped a tad more tightly, so the rider’s boot or polishing cloth doesn’t catch on its too-sharp edge. A non-assembly issue we had was the engine stop switch; its internal contacts sometimes wouldn’t turn back to the run position, meaning the starter button would not work unless the run/stop switch was toggled multiple times. This also caused some idling issues when stopped; sometimes the engine would not run correctly unless I fiddled with the switch. The engine would fully recover and reset by turning the key off for a few seconds and then back on."

RE needs to watch quality and provide warranty for the small niggles if they want to move far. Indian customers may be less fussy but it is a different story when it comes to export markets and they must step up their game instead of just thinking that the world will accept what their own country customers will accept. Then there Malaysians; the next level when it comes to quality expectations!

This post has been edited by lowpro: Aug 10 2022, 12:20 PM

Yup, agreed. I think people don't mind the price but at least give it comparable spec (meaning better performance, maybe twin front discs, tubeless tyres and their tripper system) to the competition and better build quality.

Ya, true...attention to detail is what nets in the higher value customers

Any idea or insider info when the Scram411 or Hunter 350 will be launched in Malaysia? The Hunter looks super good but comes with a super silly top speed.