Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. 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. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model) hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 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
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
7.5/10
"Dependable, honest cruiser that punches above its used asking price."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Affordable used market pricing
Cons
−Wallowy at highway speeds
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Chrome quality disappoints over time
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