THE TIMELESS APPEAL OF TWO WHEELS
P78
FEATURE
The Meteor 350 is a vision in its
own right, an all-new modern clas-
sic with lines and curves drawing
your eye from tip to tail, with color
accents along the way. Everything
about the Meteor 350 invites you
in—from its satisfying style to the
low seat height, and especially
the $4399 price tag. Another
stark contrast to the vintage gem
alongside it: the ultimate in acces-
sibility versus pure unobtanium.
Dave stood atop the Indian and
gave the kick-starter a thorough
wallop. The Scout gave a dry
cough. One more and it fired to life,
releasing a glorious hearty rumble,
straight out of 1939. I thumbed the
starter of the Meteor and it thumped
to life, lighting up the digital dials
and GPS navigation.
Dave paused, his head slightly
cocked. "Hmm…" came the voice
in my helmet. "That's a new noise."
"Is it okay?" I asked.
He shrugged, "It's always
something with these bikes."
He reached down to the jockey
shift and popped it into gear. I
guess we were on our way.
(Above) The Tesla owner at the
winery wanted his picture taken
on the Meteor 350. (Below) The
beautifully restored '39 Indian,
with its hand-polished aluminum,
jockey shift, foot clutch and kick
start, is pure unobtainium. Would
you even know how to ride it?
