Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 vs Honda Rebel 300
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 and Honda Rebel 300 are both cruiser bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹3,311 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Rebel 300
The Rebel 300 starts ₹3,311 lower (₹2,22,000 against ₹2,25,311), about ₹110 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Goan Classic 350
Goan Classic 350 claims 36.2 kmpl against 26 kmpl. That is roughly ₹8,310 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 174 against 103 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Goan Classic 350
Goan Classic 350 adds tubeless tyres that the Rebel 300 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 is 25 kg lighter and lower in the seat (690 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Goan Classic 350
Goan Classic 350 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Rebel 300.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Goan Classic 350 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is relaxed cruising
- your priority is shorter riders
Buy the Rebel 300 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
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Goan Classic 350 | Rebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,25,311 | ₹2,22,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,55,900 | ₹2,52,200 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,32,435 | ₹1,73,985 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,284 | ₹12,104 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,35,619 | ₹4,73,289 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldGoan Classic 350 | HondaRebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,25,311 | ₹2,22,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,150 | ₹7,040 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349 cc | 286 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 20.2 bhp | 30 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 27.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36.2 kmpl | 26 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 105 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 197 kg | 172 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 690 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Length | 2130 mm | 2205 mm |
| Width | 825 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1200 mm | 1090 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 296 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 41mm Forks | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Rear Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers With 6-step Adjustable Preload | Twin Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-16 | 150/80-16 |
Goan Classic 350 vs Rebel 300: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Goan Classic 350 or the Rebel 300?
- The Rebel 300 is cheaper by ₹3,311 at the base variant (₹2,22,000 against ₹2,25,311 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Goan Classic 350 or the Rebel 300?
- The Goan Classic 350 claims 36.2 kmpl against 26 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Goan Classic 350 and Rebel 300 in Delhi?
- About ₹3,700: roughly ₹2,55,900 for the Goan Classic 350 and ₹2,52,200 for the Rebel 300, 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 ₹4,73,289 for the Rebel 300, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Goan Classic 350 comes out ₹37,670 ahead.
