Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 are both cruiser bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Meteor 350 undercuts the Goan Classic 350 by ₹25,864, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Meteor 350 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Goan Classic 350 and 6.5/10 for the Meteor 350.
Category by category
Price
Meteor 350
The Meteor 350 starts ₹25,864 lower (₹1,99,447 against ₹2,25,311), about ₹830 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Goan Classic 350
Goan Classic 350 claims 36.2 kmpl against 32 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,682 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 106 against 103 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 is 6 kg lighter and taller in the seat (765 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Goan Classic 350 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is relaxed cruising
- your priority is shorter riders
Buy the Meteor 350 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is comfortable cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Goan Classic 350 | Meteor 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,25,311 | ₹1,99,447 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,55,900 | ₹2,27,500 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,32,435 | ₹1,40,845 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,284 | ₹10,920 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,35,619 | ₹4,14,265 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldGoan Classic 350 | Royal EnfieldMeteor 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,25,311 | ₹1,99,447 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,150 | ₹6,320 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349 cc | 349.3 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 20.2 bhp | 20.2 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36.2 kmpl | 32 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 105 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 197 kg | 191 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 765 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Length | 2130 mm | 2140 mm |
| Width | 825 mm | 845 mm |
| Height | 1200 mm | 1140 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 41mm Forks | Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Rear Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers With 6-step Adjustable Preload | Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-16 | 140/70-17 |
Goan Classic 350 vs Meteor 350: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Goan Classic 350 or the Meteor 350?
- The Meteor 350 is cheaper by ₹25,864 at the base variant (₹1,99,447 against ₹2,25,311 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Goan Classic 350 or the Meteor 350?
- The Goan Classic 350 claims 36.2 kmpl against 32 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Goan Classic 350 and Meteor 350 in Delhi?
- About ₹28,400: roughly ₹2,55,900 for the Goan Classic 350 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 ₹4,35,619 for the Goan Classic 350 and ₹4,14,265 for the Meteor 350, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Meteor 350 comes out ₹21,354 ahead.
