Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Honda Rebel 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Honda Rebel 300. 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. Honda Rebel 300: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 164 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Honda Rebel 300
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
27.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
164 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L 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
Honda Rebel 300
7.0/10
"A honest, reliable starter bike that you'll quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Low seat, beginner accessible
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
−Highway riding is genuinely miserable
−Single-cylinder vibration above 65mph
−Previous owner abuse common
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