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    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs 2025 Hero Xtreme 250R

    Should you buy Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or Hero 2025 Xtreme 250R Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price in is Rs 2,01,590 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero 2025 Xtreme 250R price in is Rs 1,72,524 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Meteor 350 makes 20.21 PS and 27 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of 2025 Xtreme 250R stand at 30 PS and 25 Nm respectively. Royal Enfield offers the Meteor 350 in 7 colours whereas the Hero 2025 Xtreme 250R comes in 3 colours. Out of 49 user reviews, 2025 Xtreme 250R scores 4.6 whereas the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 tallies 4.7 out of 5 based on 42 user reviews..The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Mileage is around 41.88 kmpl, while the Hero 2025 Xtreme 250R Mileage is around 37 kmpl.

    Meteor 350 vs 2025 Xtreme 250R

    Key HighlightsMeteor 3502025 Xtreme 250R
    Mileage (City)41.88 kmpl37 kmpl
    Max Power20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm30 PS @ 9250 rpm
    Body TypeCruiser BikesSports Bikes
    Engine TypeSingle Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
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    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs 2025 Hero Xtreme 250R Comparison

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          Royal Enfield Meteor 350
          Royal Enfield Meteor 350
            Rs2,01,590*
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                2025 Hero Xtreme 250R
                2025 Hero Xtreme 250R
                  Rs1,72,524*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.2,41,757* Onwards
                Rs.2,01,186* Onwards
                Mileage (City)
                41.88 kmpl
                37 kmpl
                Max Power
                20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
                30 PS @ 9250 rpm
                User Rating
                4.7
                Based on Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Reviews
                4.6
                Based on 2025 Hero Xtreme 250R Reviews
                Body Type
                Cruiser Bikes
                Sports Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 6,625
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                		₹ 5,512
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.12,080
                Meteor 350 Insurance
                Rs.11,591
                2025 Xtreme 250R Insurance
                ColoursGreyOrangeFirestorm RedNeon Shooting StarStealth Black
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
                4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
                Displacement
                349.34 cc
                249.03 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Air & Oil Cooled
                Liquid Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                2
                4
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Wet, Multi Plate
                Wet Type Assist And Slip
                Ignition
                Electronic Fuel Injection
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                Gearbox
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                5 Speed
                6 Speed
                Bore
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                72 mm
                73 mm
                Stroke
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                85.8 mm
                59.5 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                9.5:1
                12:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
                25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
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                Features
                USB Charging PortYes
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                Instrument Console Type
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                Analogue and Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                Bluetooth
                NavigationYesYes
                Call/SMS Alerts
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                		Yes
                Roadside AssistanceYes
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                Speedometer
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                Analogue
                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
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                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Single
                Split
                Body Graphics
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                		Yes
                ClockYesYes
                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
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                Features and Safety
                Switchable ABS
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                		Yes
                Mobile ApplicationYes
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                Service Due IndicatorYes
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                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Additional Features/Information
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                ECO Mode
                -
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                Performance
                City Mileage (Tested)
                41.88 kmpl
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                Overall Mileage
                41.88 kmpl
                37 kmpl
                Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
                6.00 Sec
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                Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
                8.18 Sec
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                Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
                8.25 Sec
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                Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)
                13.94 Sec
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                Quarter Mile
                18.74s @ 109.43kmph Sec
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                Braking 60-0 km/h
                20.09 Sec
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                Braking 80-0 km/h
                34.40 Sec
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                Braking 100-0 km/h
                51.08 Sec
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                Claimed Top Speed
                114 kmph
                130 kmph
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                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                15 L
                11.5 L
                Width
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                845 mm
                828 mm
                Length
                2140 mm
                2023 mm
                Height
                1140 mm
                1062 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                3 L
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                Ground Clearance
                170 mm
                167 mm
                Wheelbase
                1400 mm
                1357 mm
                Kerb Weight
                191 kg
                167.7 kg
                Seat height
                765 mm
                806 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Projector Headlight
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                		Yes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                300 mm
                320 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                270 mm
                230 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                32 psi
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                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                32 psi
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                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                32 psi
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                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                36 psi
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                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Twin Downtube Spine Frame
                Steel Trellis Frame

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons

                • Royal Enfield Meteor 350

                  • Comfortable riding position
                  • Has a wide range of colours to choose from
                  • It is powered by a refined J-Series motor

                  2025 Hero Xtreme 250R

                  • Looks muscular and has a good road presence.
                  • Lots of usable performance for the city and can make overtakes easily.
                  • Comfortable over broken roads with good ride comfort.
                  • Great value for money thanks to an attractive price.

                • Royal Enfield Meteor 350

                  • A long wheelbase might not be ideal in city traffic
                  • Quite heavy to move around

                  2025 Hero Xtreme 250R

                  • The gear shifts are not very clean and could have been more reassuring.
                  • Instrument cluster looks and feels dated.
                  • Not as feature packed as some of its rivals.

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Meteor 350
                • 2025 Xtreme 250R
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                  aaruhan on Jul 12, 2026
                  4.5
                  Great bike
                  Overall the bike is great for both city and highway rides as I stand 6.2 ft at 88 kg and it quite nimble as well as the weight distribution is very good with great torque and power figures. It’s a comfortable bike but the rear suspension is a bit stiff which can easily be resolved by replacing it with the classic Nitrox ones and it’s decently priced as well. However the biggest cons I found was the front led headlight which is honestly pathetic and the unreliable fuel tank indicator.
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                  5
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                  ankush on Jul 05, 2026
                  4.5
                  Good investment for future
                  I choose this for its style modern look and millage due to my daily commute and my budget. With this bike, my experience was amazing, easy to handle, no tiredness, feels well on long ride, I go to the nearby cities. Smooth on highway and city traffic is difficult to handle. Seat also comfortable. On highway, it feels like a rocket. It is more comfortable to ride. My plan is to go Ladakh with this bike and come. Nice bike. My friend was saying, this an amazing bike, you can go for this. Its handling so easy on highway. It feel comfortable to ride and improve my riding posture with time. This is the beautiful machine for every young ones.
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                  6 3
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                  saurav on Jun 11, 2026
                  4.3
                  Awesome cruiser bike in this segment.
                  Best highway bike for long trips. This bike is recommended for the trip lovers and long route destinations. Also, this is best for daily use from office to home. This bike is best comfortable bike in this segment. Best experience ever. I drove that bike from Jalandhar to manali and the tour was very comfortable. I would always recommend meteor 350 in this segment. Relax driving is always best rather than fast driving. Yes, if you are looking for best highway comfortable bike, then go for meteor 350. This is basically confortable with both solo and pillon, and for long trips you can go for this bike. Just speed would be less rest is ok.
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                  5
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                  muhammed on May 28, 2026
                  4.8
                  Meteor 350
                  I'm riding this bike on highway pretty good performance and i love this bike and i drove it from kozhikode to idukki very good comfort and no back pain, i reach idukki about 5.5 hours and that is prestty fast. High perfomance and a mileage of 30 km per litre, i think this is decent good comfort can ride smoothly 250-300 km without any strain in back good sitting position in long ride we can get upto 35 km per litre. Yes of course good mileage for a 350 cc cruiser good perfomance, good comfort, decent mileage of 30-35 kilo metre per litre good service from royal enfield i think it is best in the market with this price range.
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                  6 3
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                  vishesh on Feb 07, 2026
                  5.0
                  Comfortable bike
                  My friend suggested that it would be better and yes its better plus best for long and slow riding so much comfortable. People need to go classy over flashy. If you want slow ride and comfort better it is good. Comfort is awesome when you are riding all eyes on you but it's down clearance a bit off but it's ok, design is awesome and not feeling any bumps. I ride 1284km till now and it's awesome and great. Go for it Yes of course, I recommend this bike to buy but if you dont feel slow ride maybe this bike is not for you. Its very Heavy to handle in speed the fear of accident can take places so ride safe and slow.
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                  vivek on Aug 05, 2026
                  5.0
                  Better than it's competitors
                  Best 250 segment bike. Ovearall experience with this bike is good. Bike's pick up is great. Looks are fabulous, everything is good apart from hero service. Hero service is not top notch as compared to other companies. Apart from these, everything is good in this bike. Gives good mileage and comfort. Back seat can be more comfortable.
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                  mohammed on Nov 13, 2025
                  4.3
                  Xtreme 250R
                  I wanted an upgrade from 125 cc so I chose the 250cc segment. i got my xtreme 250r this month and my 1st opinion it's crazy good i don't know why people complain about engine oil leak and other stuff if you cold start your bike properly there won't be any such issue. Seating posture is comfortable for me although I feel a bit soreness in my forearms. Mileage since I have not done the 1st service i am getting around 35 in long rides but around 20 for areas with much traffic If u want the fastest 250 go for it. Road presence is too too good. If you don't have a problem with the mileage you are going to love this bike. The only thing I don't like is that the service can only be done in premium showrooms.
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                  vishal on Oct 30, 2025
                  5.0
                  Value for Money Sports Bike
                  I picked the Hero Xtreme because I needed a bike that can handle both city traffic and longer rides comfortably. I really liked the sporty design, and when I took it for a test ride, the engine felt smooth and strong, exactly what I was looking for. The riding experience has been very smooth. The bike is comfortable for my daily rides, fuel efficiency is decent, and the handling is excellent. Highways feel safe and stable. Hero's after-sales support is reliable. After using the bikes for years I shifted to this bike and fantastic what a change! The mileage is amazing and I feel more confident on longer rides now. It is also low maintenance. I 100% recommend this bike.
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                  karan on Oct 30, 2025
                  4.8
                  Strong Engine and Easy Handling
                  I chose this bike mainly for its balance of power and price. It’s not too heavy, yet it has enough punch for highways. Hero’s service network nearby also made me feel confident that maintenance wouldn’t be a problem. My experience with Hero Xtreme 250R has been good. The bike starts fastly even on cold mornings and the ride is quite stable. I love how easy it is to handle in tight traffic. Plus the fuel efficiency is a big plus for my daily office commute. I have been riding my Hero Xtreme 250R to college every day for over a year. It is light, easy to handle and my friends often borrow it too. One rainy day it did not slip even once it felt really safe. Yes, I have recommended it especially for students.
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                  kabir on Oct 30, 2025
                  4.8
                  Reliable Bike for Everyday Riders
                  I chose the Xtreme 250R basically because of its outstanding price-performance balance. I had been searching for an honest 250cc bike that would feel solid on the road without getting heavy. I also liked how easy it is to maintain a Hero brand motorcycle. Riding the Hero Xtreme 250R has been smooth and reliable. It manages city traffic well and the mileage is good for daily commutes. One time I took it on a long tour to a nearby place and it did not let me down at all. Feels sturdy and comfortable for long rides too! I ride my Hero Xtreme 250R bike for delivery work in the city. It is super dependable even in traffic. One day it rained like crazy, but the bike started in one kick the next day. I had to say go for it!
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                FAQs on Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and 2025 Hero Xtreme 250R

                Q) Which bike is better Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or 2025 Hero Xtreme 250R?

                A) As per our average user rating, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a score of 4.7/5 while 2025 Hero Xtreme 250R has rate of 4.6 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and 2025 Hero Xtreme 250R is cheaper?

                A) Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price starts at Rs 2,01,590 & 2025 Hero Xtreme 250R price starts at Rs 1,72,524 in Delhi . 2025 Hero Xtreme 250R is cheaper between these.
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