Honda Rebel 300 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

Both motorcycles are aimed at riders looking for comfortable highway rides and an easy-going riding experience. In this comparison, we look at their key specifications, including engine, power, torque, dimensions, features and pricing, to see how the two cruisers stack up.

The Honda Rebel 300 has been launched in India with a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 2.22 lakh.

In comparison, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is more affordable, with prices starting at Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Honda offers the Rebel 300 in two variants. The Standard version is priced at Rs 2.22 lakh, while the E-Clutch variant costs Rs 2.62 lakh, with both prices being ex-showroom.

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350, meanwhile, is available in four main variants - Fireball, Stellar, Aurora and Supernova.

The Honda Rebel 300 gets a 286cc liquid-cooled engine. While Honda has confirmed the engine capacity, the company has not yet officially disclosed the motorcycle's power and torque figures or transmission details for the India-spec model.

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is powered by a 349.34cc single-cylinder, air-oil-cooled J-series engine. It develops 20.2bhp and 27Nm of peak torque.

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The Honda Rebel 300 combines its retro cruiser styling with a modern equipment package. It gets a TFT instrument cluster with Honda RoadSync connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, along with an LED projector headlamp. The key difference between the two variants is Honda's E-Clutch technology. While the Standard variant does not get it, the higher-spec version comes equipped with the system.

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The Royal Enfield Meteor 350, on the other hand, gets a 765mm seat height, forward-set footpegs and pulled-back handlebars, giving it a relaxed riding position. Its features include a Tripper turn-by-turn navigation system, LED headlight, digital-analogue instrument cluster and a 50W USB Type-C fast-charging port. The motorcycle also comes with dual-channel ABS and a slip-and-assist clutch designed to reduce lever effort and offer smoother gear shifts.