Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Honda Bikes Hness Cb350

Autocar India

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Supernova

2.16 lakh

Honda Bikes Hness Cb350

DLX Pro Chrome

1.98 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

349.34 cc
348.36 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
–

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

N/A
–

Max Engine Power

20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm
20.78 bhp @ 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
30 Nm @ 3000 rpm

Bore

72 mm
70 mm

Stroke

85.8 mm
90.5 mm

Number of Gears

5
5

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A
–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Spark Plugs

–
1 Per Cylinder

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

15 L
15 L

Official Fuel Economy

36.2 kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

34.7 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

38.1 kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

3 L
2 L

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

32.03 kmpl
35.36 kmpl

0-60kph

5.09 sec
4.32 sec

0-100kph

15.76 sec
12.69 sec

60-0kph

17.11 m
16.01 m

0-80kph

8.88 sec
7.51 sec

0-40kph

2.68 sec
2.3 sec

Top Speed

–
125 kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Half Duplex Cradle

Chassis type

Backbone frame, High-tensile steel
Half-duplex split cradle frame

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Telescopic

Rear Suspension Type

Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload
Twin-Hydraulic

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

N/A
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
310 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

270 mm
240 mm

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/90 - 19
100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - 17
130/70 - 18

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Dimensions

Length

2140 mm
2163 mm

Width

845 mm
789 mm

Height

1140 mm
1107 mm

Wheelbase

1400 mm
1441 mm

Seat height

765 mm
800 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A
–

Ground Clearance

170 mm
166 mm

Kerb Weight

191 kg
181 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Pillion Backrest

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Stepped Seat

Keyless Lock

Low Battery Indicator

Low Oil Indicator

Electric Start

Odometer

Digital Fuel Guage

Daytime Running Lights

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Pillion Grabrail

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Pillion Seat

Quickshifter

Shift Light

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Turn Signal

Stand Alarm

Pass-light switch

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Cruise Control

No. of Tripmeters

2

Battery

12V, 8 Ah
12V, 6.0 Ah

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Semi-Digital
Semi-Digital

Gear Indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Tachometer

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Speedometer

–

Tachometer Type

Questions you may find useful

•16w

I’m planning to upgrade from my current 125cc bike and have test-ridden a few options, including the Honda CB350RS, Honda Hness CB350, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, and the Harley-Davidson X440 (S and T variants). I found the riding posture of the CB350RS and Guerrilla 450 a bit too aggressive for my comfort. I really liked both the Hness CB350 and Meteor 350, but I am personally more inclined towards the X440 because of its handling and engine feel. However, I am confused between the S and T variants of the X440. The T variant offers ride-by-wire and has a cleaner look, but I am concerned about the bar-end mirrors and some plastic parts at the rear. In Indian parking conditions, bar-end mirrors seem prone to damage and could be expensive to replace, and I have been told there is no option to switch to conventional mirrors. Given that my usage will mostly be city riding (15–20 km daily) with occasional highway trips, does ride-by-wire make a significant difference in real-world usage over time? Is it worth choosing the T variant despite these concerns, or would the S variant be a more practical choice?

Verified
•16w

If you don't mind the look of the Harley-Davidson X440 S, then you should go ahead and buy that bike. Conventional mirrors are easier to use and during lane filtering, they don't protrude as much as bar-end ones. The ride-by-wire throttle on the X440 T does not offer any significant real-world advantage over the S variant's cable throttle, nor does it bring in significant improvements in performance in this application. The only reason to consider the T variant would be its improved fit and finish, a more cohesive tail section design and slightly better controlled suspension damping.

Harley Davidson X440
Harley Davidson X440T