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Honda Rebel 300 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Image Comparison

A comparison between the two cruiser bikes

The Rebel 300 is a cruiser-style bike by Honda. It was recently showcased, and it gets a low seat height and a punchy 283cc engine, making it a good choice for someone looking for an entry-level cruiser. Here's how it compares to the Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

Engine and Gearbox 

 

Specifications 

Honda Rebel 300

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Engine  

283cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder 

349cc air-cooled single-cylinder 

Power

30 PS at 9000 RPM

20.21 PS at 6100 RPM 

torque

27.4 Nm at 7500 RPM

27 Nm at 4000 RPM

Gearbox 

6-speed with an optional E-clutch

5-speed 

  • The Royal Enfield has a larger engine than the Honda, but the latter produces more power and torque.
  • The Meteor 350 feels quite relaxed and easy-going

  • However, with the additional gear on the Rebel, it might have a higher cruising speed out on the highway

The Meteor 350 is built for relaxed riding, while the Rebel 300 might feel sportier.

Features 

 

Features 

Honda Rebel 500

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

LED lighting 

Yes

Yes

Instrument console 

TFT display 

Semi-analogue display

Bluetooth connectivity 

Yes

Standard in Supernova variant, optional in others 

 

  • Both the bikes have all-LED lighting. 

  • However, the base Fireball variant of the Meteor gets halogen indicators.

  • The Royal Enfield has a semi-analogue instrument console, while the Rebel 300 gets a modern TFT display.

  • The Rebel 300 gets Bluetooth connectivity as standard, while on the Meteor, the Tripper navigation pod with Bluetooth is standard on the top Supernova variant and optional on the other variants.

In terms of features, the Rebel 300 has the upper hand.

Underpinnings 

 

Specifications 

Honda Rebel 300

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Front suspension

Telescopic 

Telescopic

Rear suspension 

Twin shock absorbers 

Twin shock absorbers 

Front brake 

Disc brake

Disc brake 

Rear brake 

Disc brake

Disc brake 

ABS

Dual-channel

Dual-channel

Traction control

Switchable

No

Weight 

172 kg

191 kg

Seat height 

690 mm

765 mm

  • While both bikes have similar underpinnings, the key difference is in the seat height
  • The lower seat height on the Rebel should make it more accessible for shorter riders

  • The Rebel also ekes ahead of the Meteor because of its switchable traction control, which adds a layer of safety. 

BikeDekho Says:

Both the bikes are cruisers but have different characters. The Royal Enfield's J-series engine makes a lot of low-end torque and is built with relaxed riding in mind. It’s priced from Rs 1.99 lakh to Rs 2.28 lakh (ex-showroom). 

The Rebel 300, on the other hand, should feel more engaging to ride when pushed hard. While it’s yet to be launched, we expect it to be priced at about Rs 2.6 lakh (ex-showroom)

 

User Reviews

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.Read More

Awesome Performance

This motorcycle is perfect for beginners, It's lightweight and easy to handle. My 18-year-old daughter loved it. I recommend it.Read More

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Amogh Wadikhaye is a Junior Correspondent with the CarDekho Group and an automotive journalist with experience covering motorcycles and the latest industry trends. As a Mechanical Engineering graduate, he specialises in automotive news reporting and getting into finer details of bikes and scooters. He is passionate about motorsports and enjoys working on his own bikes. His technical knowledge helps him better understand two-wheelers, and he strives to make that knowledge accessible and enjoyable for readers.
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