Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Bajaj Avenger 220
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Bajaj Avenger 220. Royal Enfield Meteor 350: 20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bajaj Avenger 220: 19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm hp, 152 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 114 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Bajaj Avenger 220
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
19.03 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
17.55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
114 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
152 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
17.55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
114 km/h
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
152 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
7.5/10
"The best Royal Enfield ever built, warts and all."
Pros
+Reliable modern J-platform engine
+Comfortable relaxed riding position
+Strong low-rev torque
Cons
−Weak above 70mph cruising
−Inconsistent paint and chrome
−Tripper pod wiring issues
Bajaj Avenger 220
6.5/10
"Solid budget cruiser if you buy carefully and manage expectations."
Pros
+Relaxed, comfortable riding position
+Affordable parts and servicing
+Decent highway cruising ability
Cons
−Mediocre braking performance
−Cheap plastics and switchgear
−Limited power for overtaking
Top 10 Accessories
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