2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs 2025 Yezdi Roadster: The Best Cruiser Is…
The Roadster has more power and performance, but the Meteor shines in its own way
Royal Enfield recently launched the updated 2025 Meteor 350, with a bunch of new features. The bike has also become a lot cheaper than before, with GST 2.0 cuts, making it a more value-for-money cruiser. But have these changes been enough to make the bike more competitive compared to its main rival, the Yezdi Roadster? In this specifications comparison, we will be taking a deep dive, pitting the top-end variants of both the bikes against each other (Meteor 350 Supernova variant vs Roadster Shadow Black variant) to see which one is the better cruiser.
Engine
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Specifications |
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 |
Yezdi Roadster |
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Engine |
349 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC |
334 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
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Power |
20.2 PS @ 6,100 rpm |
29.5 PS @ 7,300 rpm |
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Torque |
27Nm @ 4,000 rpm |
29.6Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
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Gearbox |
5-speed |
6-speed |
In terms of outright power and performance, the Yezdi Roadster wins with almost a 10PS and 3Nm lead compared to the Meteor 350. This is a substantial increase and would make a big difference in the real world. So for riders who are more keen on spirited highway riding and outright speed, the Yezdi Roadster makes more sense. Even though the engine capacity is smaller, Yezdi has been able to achieve this thanks to liquid-cooling, which helps in producing more power and torque while at the same time handling the extra heat efficiently.
However, the Meteor 350 has some tricks up its sleeve. The main advantage the 349cc motor offers is the torquey nature, with most of the power and torque being produced at lower revs. This will make laid-back cruising on the highways effortless, without the engine feeling stressed. So if you want an authentic cruiser experience, with relaxed long-distance riding being the key then the Meteor 350 makes more sense.
The tall touring windscreen that the Supernova variant gets as standard also allows riders to ride at higher speeds without worrying about excessive windblast. The Yezdi Roadster’s shorter fly screen won’t be able to offer the same kind of wind protection.
Underpinnings
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Specifications |
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 |
Yezdi Roadster |
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Frame |
Double Cradle |
Double Cradle |
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Front suspension |
41mm telescopic fork |
41mm telescopic fork |
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Rear suspension |
Twin shocks with 6-step preload adjustability |
Twin shocks with 5-step adjustability |
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Front brake |
300mm disc |
320mm disc |
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Rear brake |
270mm disc |
240mm disc |
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Front tyre |
100/90-19, tubeless |
100/90-18, tubeless |
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Rear tyre |
140/70-17, tubeless |
150/70-17, tubeless |
Both bikes are almost similar in terms of underpinnings, but on paper, the Meteor 350 is a little more versatile suspension-wise. The rear shock absorbers offer 6-step preload adjustability compared to the Yezdi Roadster’s 5-step adjustability.
But where the Yezdi Roadster actually shines is in terms of braking hardware; it gets a slightly larger 320mm front disc. This could make the braking performance slightly better, and will also help with better heat dissipation. Also, the Yezdi’s smaller front wheel should help in agility, whereas the larger front wheel in the Meteor should help in keeping the bike more stable at high speeds.
Dimensions
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Specifications |
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 |
Yezdi Roadster |
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Wheelbase |
1,400mm |
1,440mm |
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Ground clearance |
170mm |
175mm |
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Fuel tank capacity |
15-litres |
12.5-litres |
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Seat height |
765mm |
795mm |
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Kerb weight |
194kg |
185kg |
Both bikes have unique advantages here, the Yezdi Roadster is 9kg lighter and also has 5mm more ground clearance. Theoretically, the lighter weight should make the bike easier to move around in the parking lot and should also help make it feel more agile in terms of handling.
Where the Meteor 350 shines is in terms of seat height and fuel tank capacity. The 765mm seat height should make the bike more accessible for shorter riders. But what will make the most difference is the larger fuel tank, which will make it easier to ride for longer distances without having to worry about refuelling.
Features
When it comes to features, the new Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has the upper hand here. The analogue console, with the digital inset looks quite nice and is also info-packed at the same time.
All variants of the bike, including the Supernova variant which we have taken for comparison here, get the Royal Enfield Tripper Navigation module as standard. This brings turn-by-turn navigation via the Royal Enfield app - something that’ll come in handy while exploring new areas.
The Yezdi Roadster is relatively simpler with an LCD console. The console offers essential readouts like speed, time, fuel level, along with a tripmeter and odometer. There’s no smartphone connectivity here.
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Feature |
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 |
Yezdi Roadster |
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Console |
Analogue with digital inset |
LCD |
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Turn-by-turn navigation |
Yes, standard |
No |
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USB Charging Port |
Yes, type-C offered as standard |
Offered as an accessory |
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ABS |
Dual-channel |
Dual-channel |
Price & Verdict
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Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Supernova |
Yezdi Roadster Shadow Black |
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Rs 2,15,883 |
Rs 2,08,315 |
When looking at the price, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a bit more expensive compared to the Yezdi Roadster. But each bike caters to a different kind of buyer, and those who prefer outright performance and don’t want to be bogged down with distracting features will like the Yezdi Roadster more.
Whereas, the ones who are looking for a chilled-out cruising experience with a torquey engine, and basic connectivity for urban commutes and touring will find the Meteor 350 more appealing.
User Reviews
- Great bikeOverall 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.Read More
- Good bike and futuristic technologyIt's power The Yezdi Roadster is widely considered the powerhouse of the 350cc neo-retro segment. While its rivals focus on a relaxed thumping experience the Roadster is built for riders who wants aggressive style. Comfortable and best the red Wolf edition high quality and quantity of text me when you are best bike review at least one of piece in market so valuable bike and high quality built quality is so high and comfort. Yezdi roadster super excited about it's a black shadow which glow at sunlight and looking like mafias bike very nice and comfortable seat ground clearance better and the engine is very powerful and satisfying ride.Read More
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