Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. 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. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
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
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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