Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Same Price, Other Options
You could instead get a Himalayan, a KTM, or even a Husqvarna!
You could instead get a Himalayan, a KTM, or even a Husqvarna!
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a big step-up over the Thunderbird X 350 that it replaces, and you can find out why right here. But if it still doesn’t seem like your cup of tea, here are some other bikes that you can pick up in the Meteor’s price range of Rs 1.75 lakh to Rs 1.90 lakh:
KTM 200 Duke
It might be 8Nm down on the Meteor’s output, but the KTM 200 Duke produces an extra 4.5PS and is a whole lot quicker in the real world than the more laidback RE. And with its new Super Duke-inspired styling in the BS6 era, it’s also more appealing to most youngsters than the ‘uncle’ Meteor. All yours for Rs 1.77 lakh.
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
As opposed to the Meteor’s pukka retro design, the Swedish Husqvarna does a modern interpretation of a classic look and it pulls it off rather well. It also packs in the 250 Duke’s powerhouse, so you’ve got 29.91PS and 24Nm on tap. The Svartpilen 250 will set you back by Rs 1.85 lakh.
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250
Some people just want a fully-faired bike over anything else. If you’re one of those, you should consider the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250. Heck, Suzuki will even sell it to you in some gorgeous MotoGP-inspired colour schemes to up the raciness quotient. You can pick one up starting from Rs 1.76 lakh.
Royal Enfield Himalayan
If you want your thrills to continue even after the road ends, you have a very capable option in RE’s very own stable, in the form of the venerable Himalayan. Its own 411cc single-cylinder engine is as smooth as the Meteor’s new J platform motor. The Himalayan can be yours for Rs 1.91 lakh.
Honda H’ness CB350
Of course, the Meteor’s biggest competition is going to come from Honda’s exciting new H’ness CB350. It seems to have the RE beat on paper, with a more advanced engine, slightly higher output figures and a lower kerb weight. If that sounds good to you, you can pick one up starting from Rs 1.85 lakh.
*all prices ex-showroom
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (2020-2025) User Reviews
- Excellent bike for long rides
In term of riding the bike really good I've had many great riding experiences with it. The performance is excellent and fuel tank capacity is also good. So there's no worry on long rides. The service network is available in many places so that's not a concern either. Maintenance costs are also quite reasonable.
3 1 - Most Comfortable bike
Among all two-wheelers, the Royal Enfield Meteor offers the most comfortable ride, and its maintenance cost is also the lowest. It's a 350cc bike, yet it still delivers a mileage of 30–35 km/l on the road. For those who are passionate about two-wheeler riding, the best bike is the Royal Enfield Meteor.
- Meteor 350 run like a bullet
I purchased it because it enhance the personality of a person more than 5.6 ft and also heavy weight people. The seating position is comfortable, mileage is good, every where it can give you comfortable seating. Can we used daily for office and heavy traffic. Less heating engine. Mileage friendly, masculine look, cruise Wonderful, stable and super cruise bike comfortable posture. Riding about my 4 years of experience with this bike so I have travelled from Thane to hampi, 5 jyotirlinga of Maharashtra, other divine places with it is 25000 km overall. It was super comfortable. Mileage friendly, masculine look cruise Wonderful , stable and cruises for long distance. It is not heavy on road. Good road presence. Less torque good power. The build quality is awesome. Manage to ride solo.
1 2 - My review for my Meteor 350cc
Dream bike for a middle class family, I purchased it in june 2021 with all my savings while working. It cost me 2.40 lacs in cash as I have ordered Glossy black which is non standard colour so I have to pay extra for it. Talking about my 4.5 years of experience with this bike so the max i go with it is 800 km (up+down) to Mussoorie UK. I like it.
2 1 - First Ride then Decide
Wonderful Bike with Wonderful Experience. चीज में दम है तो ज्यादा बातें लिखने की जरूरत नहीं है, आप खुद चलाके देखें और खरीदें। Royal Enfield means everything, It's a dream bike for everyone, if you want this Bike than you are going to live a dream. Go for long routes, My Royal Enfield Meteor Stellar Black 350cc is Made same as Harley Davidson.
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