Royal Enfield Meteor 350

In the 350cc category, bikes like the Royal Enfield Hunter / Bullet / Classic 350, Honda CB350 trio and TVS Ronin - which is smaller but has comparable performance - are our top picks. Pick the one you like the look and riding experience of the most because all bikes are proven machines that will last you a long time. 

If you want something with a low seat height, the RE Hunter (790mm), Meteor (765mm) and Goan Classic (750mm) are your best bets. 

A test ride will help you decide.

For shorter durations, the Royal Enfield Meteor's feet-forward and generally more laid-back riding position will feel more comfortable. However, when you start spending more time in the saddle and over big bumps, your spine will bear the brunt of the jolt. It is because your arms and legs are outstretched. 

In comparison, the Royal Enfield Hunter's more neutral and upright riding position will be a better fit overall in all sorts of situations you will find yourself in. 

Coming to pillion comfort, that's where the Meteor will have the upper hand because of its spacious split pillion seat. Although, the Hunter isn't too bad, especially if you and your pillion aren't very large people. 

Take a proper test ride and pay attention to how both bikes behave over bad patches of road to determine which is the better option for you. 

All three of the Royal Enfield 350s you have shortlisted will serve you well, but each has a different character. The Hunter 350 is the lightest and most affordable one and will be the most agile in the city, where you spend most of your time. The Bullet is a retro roadster with a commanding riding position that is going to feel quite a big larger. This will be the most comfortable bike owing to its neutral ergonomics and great suspension. The Meteor 350, with its laid-back rider triangle, will feel the most relaxed to sit on. But all your weight will be on your tailbone, which won't be ideal when tackling road imperfections. 

Of the three, the Hunter makes the most sense for your usage, but a test ride of all three will help clear the picture for you. 

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is the lightest machine in the company's portfolio and will feel quite at home in the city and at the highway speeds you ride at. The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is a neo-retro roadster that will have the most comfort owing to its spacious, upright ergonomics and lovely ride quality. 

The Meteor 350 will have the most laid-back seating position, but over bad roads, a lot of road imperfections will filter through to your spine. 

A test ride of all three should help you decide which is best for you. 

The Harley-Davidson X440 is built by Hero and is a simple motorcycle without too many complex parts or features. As such, it should largely be a decently affordable machine to live with by and large. Resale value is very subjective and is sensitive to the area you reside in, as well as a multitude of other factors. 

If you want something similar, bikes like the Honda CB350 models, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Triumph Speed 400 make for promising alternatives.

Take a test ride before you decide to see which one fits you best. 

Both the Harley Davidson X440 and the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 are similar in some ways, in that both use simple, air-cooled engines and aren't overly sporty. However, the bigger Harley has a clear performance advantage, which will be useful when you need to make an overtake at highway speeds.

Its 6-speed gearbox will also ensure that the engine stays smooth and relaxed at 100-110kph. It is something the smaller Royal Enfield bike won't be able to sustain so comfortably. 

If you are the sort of rider who rarely ventures over 80-90kph, then the more affordable Meteor 350 would be a good fit. 

Since you have had a good experience with the Unicorn in the past, sticking with the Honda bike and going for the CB350 is a good bet. The CB350 is a comfortable, reliable and decently fuel-efficient machine which should last a long time without major problems, by and large. 

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a similar feel to the CB350 but has a more laid-back rider's triangle. It won't be ideal over bad patches of road. Instead, we recommend you look at its siblings, like the Hunter / Bullet / Classic, because with their more upright, neutral ergonomics, they will be more comfortable. 

A test ride should help you decide between these 350s. 

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has stellar pricing, and it's a big reason why we see so many on the road. In addition to that, with its most recent update, the company has also ironed out some of its most pressing issues and made it a more well-rounded machine. 

The Honda CB350RS has a similar riding experience to the Hunter, but it will feel like a more substantial machine when you're riding it. 

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 weighs nearly 200kg and can feel big, especially in traffic or at slower speeds. But once you get moving, it masks its weight really well. 

A test ride will help you decide which bike is right for you.