Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Honda Rebel 300
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Honda Rebel 300 are both cruiser bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Meteor 350 undercuts the Rebel 300 by ₹22,553, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Meteor 350 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Meteor 350 and 7/10 for the Rebel 300.
Category by category
Price
Meteor 350
The Meteor 350 starts ₹22,553 lower (₹1,99,447 against ₹2,22,000), about ₹720 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 claims 32 kmpl against 26 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,628 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 174 against 106 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 adds tubeless tyres that the Rebel 300 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 is 19 kg lighter and lower in the seat (690 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Rebel 300.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Meteor 350 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is comfortable cruising
Buy the Rebel 300 if
- 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
- your priority is cruiser first-timers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Meteor 350 | Rebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,99,447 | ₹2,22,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,27,500 | ₹2,52,200 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,40,845 | ₹1,73,985 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,920 | ₹12,104 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,14,265 | ₹4,73,289 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldMeteor 350 | HondaRebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,99,447 | ₹2,22,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,320 | ₹7,040 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349.3 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 | 32 kmpl | 26 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 191 kg | 172 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 690 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Length | 2140 mm | 2205 mm |
| Width | 845 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1140 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, 130mm travel | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload | Twin Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 150/80-16 |
Meteor 350 vs Rebel 300: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Meteor 350 or the Rebel 300?
- The Meteor 350 is cheaper by ₹22,553 at the base variant (₹1,99,447 against ₹2,22,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Meteor 350 or the Rebel 300?
- The Meteor 350 claims 32 kmpl against 26 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Meteor 350 and Rebel 300 in Delhi?
- About ₹24,700: roughly ₹2,27,500 for the Meteor 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 ₹4,14,265 for the Meteor 350 and ₹4,73,289 for the Rebel 300, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Meteor 350 comes out ₹59,024 ahead.
