Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. 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. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely rewarding urban cruiser that rewards patient, style-conscious riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Strong resale value retention
+Gorgeous factory finish quality
Cons
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Suspension undersprung for heavier riders
−No wind protection whatsoever
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