Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
A comfortable cruiser first, a quick bike a distant second
In short
The Meteor 350 is Royal Enfield's easy-going cruiser, built around the familiar 349cc single making 20.2bhp, priced from ₹1.99 lakh. It suits riders who want a comfortable, low-seat cruiser for city and highway commuting, and the main trade-off is modest performance, with acceleration and top speed clearly secondary to comfort in the design brief.
- Engine
- 349 cc
- Power
- 20.2 bhp
- Claimed mileage
- 32 kmpl
- Kerb weight
- 191 kg
What works
- 765mm seat, one of the lowest in the Royal Enfield range
- Dual-channel ABS with discs front and rear as standard
- 32-33kmpl real-world efficiency reported by owners
- Relaxed cruiser ergonomics ease long-distance fatigue
What doesn't
- 20.2bhp and modest acceleration limit quick overtakes
- 191kg kerb weight is on the heavier side for this power
- Feels underpowered carrying a pillion up long highway inclines
Best for: Comfortable cruising, Two-up highway rides, Relaxed commuting
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi. On-road estimate for Delhi; other cities on the price page.
The Meteor 350 is sold in 5 variants, from ₹1,99,447 for the Fireball to ₹2,24,383 for the Sundowner Orange Special Edition, ex-showroom Delhi.
That makes it priced 7th lowest among the 15 cruisers we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the CB350C (₹891 less) and the Classic 350 (₹1,447 less).
On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹2.27 Lakh for the base variant once 8% Delhi road tax, registration and five-year third-party insurance are added. Dealers often quote higher by bundling accessories, extended warranty and handling charges; all three are negotiable.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
Fireball | ₹1,99,447 | |
Stellar | ₹2,08,110 | |
Aurora | ₹2,11,475 | |
Supernova | ₹2,21,307 | |
Sundowner Orange Special Edition | ₹2,24,383 |
Mileage
Meteor 350's claimed mileage is 32 kmpl, and unusually, owners and our own riding land right on it: expect 30–33 kmpl in everyday use. Few bikes get this close to their brochure figure.
Among the 13 cruiser bikes we have reviewed it ranks 7th for mileage, 1 kmpl above the group average of 31 kmpl.
Engine and ride
The 349cc oil-cooled engine makes 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 191 kg that is 106 bhp per tonne, 13th best power-to-weight of the 15 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Torque is high relative to peak power, which is what you want for pulling away with a pillion and riding a gear higher in traffic rather than chasing the redline.
Chassis hardware includes dual-channel ABS and a slipper clutch, with a disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper up front and disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper at the rear.
Seat height is a low 765 mm, so riders around 5'2" and above can plant both feet at a stop.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
The Meteor 350 was designed around comfort rather than speed, priced from ₹1.99 lakh with Royal Enfield's familiar 349cc single. It remains one of the most relaxed bikes the brand sells, with a seating position and low centre of gravity built for long, easy rides rather than quick city sprints.
Riding it every day
The 765mm seat height is genuinely low, making it easy for shorter riders to manage confidently at signals and in slow traffic, and the cruiser stance keeps hands and wrists relaxed over long distances. Real-world efficiency of 30-33kmpl keeps running costs reasonable, and the dual-channel ABS with discs front and rear gives dependable stopping power in city and monsoon conditions. Speed breakers are handled well thanks to a reasonably compliant suspension tune, though 191kg does mean the bike needs a deliberate push at very low speed.
What to know before buying
20.2bhp is modest, and the bike is happiest cruising at a steady pace rather than chasing quick overtakes; carrying a pillion up a highway incline will highlight the power ceiling. The feature list is decent for the price, with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation included, though it stops short of a full TFT display. Royal Enfield's 5,000km service intervals and broad dealer network keep ownership simple.
Who should buy it
Riders who value comfort and a relaxed riding position over outright performance, especially for two-up highway trips at moderate speed, should shortlist the Meteor 350. Anyone wanting quicker overtaking power should consider the Guerrilla 450 instead.
Features and colours
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front disc brake
- Rear disc brake
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Hazard lamps
- Slipper clutch
- LED headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- +6 more
On safety kit the Meteor 350 has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.
Against Classic 350, Rebel 300 or CB350, it gets hazard lamps and usb charging port that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: traction control, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 8 colours: Fireball Grey, Fireball Orange, Stellar Marine Blue, Stellar Matt Grey, Aurora Red, Aurora Retro Green, Supernova Black and Sundowner Orange. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 3 years or 30,000 km. After the free services, the recommended interval is every 5,000 km.
Royal Enfield runs a sizeable sales and service network in India, at roughly 2,200 touchpoints. Spares and a mechanic who knows the model are rarely far away.
The Meteor 350 launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.
Meteor 350: questions people ask
- What is the price of the Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
- The Meteor 350 costs between ₹1,99,447 and ₹2,24,383 ex-showroom Delhi across 5 variants, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance and varies by state.
- What is the on-road price of the Meteor 350 in Delhi?
- Roughly ₹2.27 Lakh for the base variant in Delhi: ₹1,99,447 ex-showroom plus ₹15,956 road tax, ₹1,100 registration and about ₹10,955 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.
- What is the mileage of the Meteor 350?
- Claimed mileage is 32 kmpl. Owners typically see 30–33 kmpl in mixed city and highway riding.
- How much does the Meteor 350 cost to run per month?
- Fuel works out to about ₹3.01 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹2,347 a month before servicing.
- What is the EMI for the Meteor 350?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹6,320 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Meteor 350?
- It uses a 349cc engine producing 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Meteor 350 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 765 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Meteor 350 or Classic 350: which is better?
- The Classic 350 is ₹1,447 less expensive to start and more efficient at 35 kmpl against 32 kmpl. Pick the Meteor 350 for comfortable cruising, the Classic 350 for weekend highway rides. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the Meteor 350?
- Among the 15 cruiser bikes we have reviewed, the Classic 350 (₹1.98 Lakh), the Ronin 225 (₹1.3 Lakh), the Avenger Cruise 220 (₹1.34 Lakh) start lower.
- Can the Meteor 350 take a pillion on the highway comfortably?
- Yes, the relaxed cruiser seating and stable chassis suit two-up highway riding at moderate speed, and the low 765mm seat helps balance a passenger's weight confidently. Expect acceleration and overtaking margin to shrink noticeably with two people and luggage aboard.
- Is the Meteor 350 too underpowered for regular highway use?
- At 20.2bhp it is not quick, and sustained high-speed highway cruising with overtakes will feel unhurried rather than confident, especially on inclines. It suits highway use at a relaxed pace better than fast, frequent overtaking.
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