Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. 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. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
19.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
Approximately 120 km/h
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approximately 2.8 L/100km or 35-38 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
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
6.8/10
"A rewarding cruiser if you buy smart and check thoroughly."
Pros
+Effortless low-speed torque
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Relaxed upright riding position
Cons
−Electrical gremlins haunt older bikes
−Breathless above 75mph
−Common primary chaincase oil leaks
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