Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Himalayan and Royal Enfield Meteor 350. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Himalayan is ₹ 1,91,591 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is ₹ 1,84,319. Royal Enfield Himalayan is available in 2 colours and 6 variants and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is available in 2 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Royal Enfield Himalayan and Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

Himalayan vs Meteor 350 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Himalayan	Meteor 350
Price	₹ 1,91,591	₹ 1,84,319
Capacity	411 cc	349 cc
Power	24.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm	20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Economy	30 kmpl	35 kmpl

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Himalayan

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₹ 1,91,591
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Meteor 350

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₹ 1,84,319
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Himalayan
Standard - BS VI [2020]
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Meteor 350
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	24.3 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	20.2 bhp @ 6,100 rpm
Max Torque	32 Nm @ 4,500 rpm	27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	411	349
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	78	72
Stroke (mm)	86	85.8
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	9.5:1
Ignition	Digital electronic ignition	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	450	525
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	32.9
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	30	35
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	270
Calliper Type	Front-2 Piston, Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Caliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21"	100/90 - 19 - 57P
Rear Tyre Size	120/90 - 17"	140/70 - 17 - 66P
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 200 mm travel	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension	Monoshock with linkage, 180 mm wheel travel	Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	199	191
Overall Length (mm)	2,190	2,140
Overall Width (mm)	840	845
Overall Height (mm)	1,370	1,140
Wheelbase (mm)	1,465	1,400
Ground Clearance (mm)	220	170
Seat Height (mm)	800	765
Chassis Type	Half-duplex split cradle frame	Twin Downtube Spine Frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	No
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	12 volt, 8 AH MF	--
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen
Headlight Bulb Type	12V, H4-60/55W	--
Brake/Tail Light	12V, 4/1W	LED Tail light
Turn Signal	12V, 10W X 4nos	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Engine has lots of torque
- High ground clearance
- Dual-purpose tyres mounted on spoke wheels
- 350cc engine has good mid-range torque
- Gets navigation system
- Comfortable for long and city rides
Could be better
- Misses out on kickstart
- High seat height can be a problem for short riders
- Needs higher cruising speed
- Some vibes at higher revs
- Top-end variant is a bit expensive

Colors


Available Colours	Snow Granite	Fireball Yellow Fireball Red

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(642 ratings) 242 reviews	4.6(151 ratings) 38 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	3
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	3	4
Maintenance cost	2	3
Extra Features	5	1

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I use to like this bike very much since it's launch and after test drive, I booked on

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