Belt Drive Test Ride – Did My Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Upgrade Pay Off?

In this video, I test the belt drive conversion kit for my Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and take it for a real-world ride. Is it smoother, quieter, and more low-maintenance than the stock chain? I’ll give you honest feedback on riding comfort, vibration, gear response, and whether it’s truly worth the upgrade. Plus, I’ll share some pros and cons after installation and my thoughts after a few kilometers on different road types. Let’s find out if this upgrade really transforms the Meteor into a touring machine. “So why switch to a belt drive? Here are the main advantages over a traditional chain: 🔸 Less maintenance – No need for regular cleaning or lubrication. 🔸 Cleaner ride – No grease, no fling, no dirty wheel hubs. 🔸 Quieter operation – Belt drives are virtually silent compared to chains. 🔸 Longer lifespan – A good belt can last up to 50,000 km. 🔸 Smoother power delivery – Perfect for cruisers like the Meteor. 🔸 No chain slap – Especially noticeable when going over bumps.” But there are also a few downsides you should know: 🔹 Initial cost – A full conversion kit isn’t cheap. 🔹 Less forgiving off-road – Belts don’t like stones, mud or sand. 🔹 Replacement parts – Belts and pulleys are not as widely available as chains. 🚀 RSTech Belt Drive: https://www.royalenfieldbeltdrive.com... 🛠 MY RECOMMENDATIONS & GEAR 🧥 MOTORCYCLE CLOTHING (What I actually wear): 👉 PANDO MOTO https://pandomoto.com/?ref=marcstones 🎁 10% discount code: MARC 📱 SMART RIDE TECH (CarPlay & Android Auto): 👉 Carpuride W702 Pro (My tested setup) https://scooteria.club/carpuride 🎁 30% discount code: SCOOTERIA 🎧 MOTORCYCLE INTERCOM I USE: 👉 Cardo PACKTALK Edge https://cardosystems.com/discount/SCO... 🎁 10% discount code: SCOOTERIA 📘 LEARN MOTORCYCLE FILMMAKING Motorcycle Filmmaking Handbook Plan, film & edit cinematic motorcycle travel videos. 👉 Print Edition on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4onSWfN 📦 PACKING LIST & CAMERA SETUP 👉 My tested riding & travel gear: https://amzn.to/4qx1Jgq 👉 My complete filming & audio setup: https://amzn.to/4a22CYi 📱 FOLLOW THE JOURNEY 👉 Instagram:   / marcstonesmoto   👉 German Channel (Scooteria):    / @scooteria   Transparency notice: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! 🧡 #motorcycletravel #motovlog #classicmotorcycle