“Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Honda CB350 RS : Who Rules the Open Roads?
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Honda CB350 RS : If you want to travel miles on wide roads with a good and powerful bike, two names would definitely strike your mind – Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Honda CB350 RS. These both bikes are made for comfort, appearance, and road supremacy by the owner. But one among them, which one would you prefer? Let us keep it simple and compare.
1. Design and Looks
Meteor 350 looks more classic and relaxed. It’s got that classic cruiser bike shape with low seat, big tank, and wide handlebars. Perfect for relaxed rides.
CB350 RS is sportier and more radical. It takes classic styling with a dash of contemporary sporty looks, with trendy alloys and a chopped rear end.
Choose Meteor if you want a straight cruiser.
Choose CB350 RS if you want a sporty and retro mix.
2. Engine and Performance
Meteor 350 has a 349cc engine that gives about 20.4 bhp power and 27 Nm torque. It is smooth and comfortable to ride, especially at steady speeds.
CB350 RS has a 348cc engine giving 20.7 bhp power and 30 Nm torque. It rides slightly faster when you twist the throttle.
If you like cruising slowly, Meteor is better.
If you want a little more zing and sportiness, CB350 RS wins.
3. Features
Meteor 350 has a semi-digital instrument cluster with Tripper Navigation (Google Maps enabled) and Bluetooth connectivity.
CB350 RS has a semi-digital cluster too but without inbuilt navigation. It offers Honda’s voice command system (on top models).
Both the bikes offer basic modern features but Meteor’s nav feature is a godsend for tourists.
4. Comfort and Ride Quality
Meteor 350 has a very comfortable seat, perfect for highway cruising.
CB350 RS is firmer and with a more aggressive riding position.
Meteor becomes more comfortable for long-distance cruising, and CB350 RS gets sportier on city rides.
5. Price (Ex-showroom Delhi)
Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Starts from approximately Rs 2 lakh
Honda CB350 RS: Starts from approximately Rs 2.15 lakh
