Honda Rebel 300 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Price Comparison

Honda has recently launched the Rebel 300 in India. It gets a classic bobber look and a 286cc engine with an optional E-Clutch system. Here’s how it compares to the segment-leader Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

The Honda Rebel 300 is significantly more expensive than the Meteor 350. The standard Rebel 300 costs Rs 693 more than the top-spec Supernova variant of the Meteor, while the E-Clutch variant costs Rs 40,693 more. 

Honda Rebel 300

The Honda Rebel 300 gets a typical bobber design with a round LED headlight, a muscular fuel tank, a low-slung seat and chunky tyres at both ends. It gets all-LED lighting as standard, and the bike is available in two colour options: Black and Silver.

The bike is powered by a 286cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine paired with a 6-speed gearbox, with an optional E-Clutch system. In the international market, it produces 30.4 PS and 27.4 Nm. However, we don’t know the exact engine specifications of the India-spec bike yet. We expect the engine to be free-revving and deliver punchy performance all across its rev range. The addition of a 6-speed gearbox should also make it more suitable for highways compared to the Meteor 350.

The Rebel 300 gets a TFT console with Honda’s RoadSync technology, enabling Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, music controls and call/SMS alerts. In terms of safety features, the bike gets dual-channel ABS, switchable traction control and a hazard light switch as standard.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 gets a cruiser-inspired design with a muscular fuel tank, low seat height, a tall handlebar and forward-set footpegs. It gets a round LED headlight along with an LED taillight, while all variants except the base Fireball get LED indicators as standard.

The Royal Enfield bike is available in seven colour options: Fireball Grey, Fireball Orange, Stellar Matt Grey, Stellar Marine Blue, Aurora Red, Aurora Retro Green and Supernova Black. Depending on the colour option, you can get the bike with either a chrome or matte black finish.

The Meteor 350 is powered by a 349cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine. The engine produces 20.2 PS and 27 Nm and is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The engine is tuned for strong low- and mid-range torque, which is useful in the city as you don’t need to make a lot of gear changes.

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 gets a semi-digital instrument console with an analogue speedometer and a digital display that houses the fuel gauge, trip meters and a gear position indicator. All variants also come standard with the Tripper navigation pod, with Bluetooth connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation and call/SMS alerts. In terms of safety features, the bike comes with dual-channel ABS as standard.

BikeDekho Says

On paper, the Honda Rebel 300 has a clear advantage in terms of performance and hardware. Its 286cc liquid-cooled engine will be more powerful than the Meteor 350’s engine, while the 6-speed gearbox should make it better suited for highway riding. The optional E-Clutch system also gives it an advantage for riders in city traffic. 

The Meteor 350, on the other hand, is focused on relaxed riding, with its engine delivering strong low and mid-range torque. It is for someone who wants a laid-back riding experience.