Bajaj CNG Bike vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Meteor 350 costs ₹95,210 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 91% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 6.5/10 for the Meteor 350.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹95,210 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,99,447), about ₹3,010 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 32 kmpl. That is roughly ₹18,310 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 106 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 gets slipper clutch, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and engine kill switch.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 42 kg lighter and taller in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Meteor 350.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
Buy the Meteor 350 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is comfortable cruising
- your priority is two-up highway rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Meteor 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,99,447 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹2,27,500 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹1,40,845 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹10,920 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹4,14,265 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | Royal EnfieldMeteor 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,99,447 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹6,320 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 349.3 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 20.2 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 32 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 191 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 15 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 765 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Length | — | 2140 mm |
| Width | — | 845 mm |
| Height | — | 1140 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 140/70-17 |
CNG Bike vs Meteor 350: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Meteor 350?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹95,210 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,99,447 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Meteor 350?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 32 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Meteor 350 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,08,100: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹2,27,500 for the Meteor 350, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹4,14,265 for the Meteor 350, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹2,09,838 ahead.
