Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Triumph Speed 400

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Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

349.34 cc
349 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
Electronic Fuel Injection

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

N/A
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm
37 Hp @ 8500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
32 Nm @ 7000 rpm

Bore

72 mm
89 mm

Stroke

85.8 mm
56.1 mm

Number of Gears

5
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A
N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Spark Plugs

–
1 Per Cylinder

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

15 L
13 L

Official Fuel Economy

36.2 kmpl
27 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

34.7 kmpl
30.67 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

38.1 kmpl
33.57 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

3 L
2.6 L

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

32.03 kmpl
27.58 kmpl

0-60kph

5.09 sec
–

0-100kph

15.76 sec
–

60-0kph

17.11 m
–

0-80kph

8.88 sec
–

0-40kph

2.68 sec
–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Hybrid Spine/Perimeter

Chassis type

Backbone frame, High-tensile steel
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension Type

Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload
Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 120mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

N/A
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/90 - 19
110/80 - R17

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - 17
150/70 - R17

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

270 mm
230 mm

Radial tyres

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

2140 mm
–

Width

845 mm
829 mm

Height

1140 mm
1096 mm

Wheelbase

1400 mm
1386 mm

Seat height

765 mm
803 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A
–

Ground Clearance

170 mm
–

Kerb Weight

191 kg
179 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
2

Battery

12V, 8 Ah
–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Semi-Digital
Semi-Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Tachometer

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Low Fuel Level Warning

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Gear Indicator

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

Speedometer

–

Tachometer Type

Digital

Questions you may find useful

•2w

I want to buy my first bike. I already have an Activa but I would like to travel around 300-600 km once in a month or once in two months for 20- 30 km a day in city. I wanted to travel in North India sometimes which may include a Ladakh trip as well. So, I need a bike that is suitable for all of my requirements under a budget of around 3 to 3.5 lakh. I have Suzuki V-Strom SX, Triumph Speed 400, Meteor 350 and all such kinds of bikes in mind. I've checked each and every bike specifications but I couldn't decide .So please help me out in choosing my first bike.

•11w

I'm planning to buy a bike with a budget of around Rs. 3 lakh. My primary use will be daily city commuting to the office, but I also want to do occasional long-distance touring. I haven't done any long bike trips before, but it's something I want to start. So far, I've taken test rides of the Triumph Speed 400, Triumph Scrambler 400X, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Honda CB350RS, TVS RTX 300, and KTM 390 Adventure. I'm confused about which one to choose. My priorities in a bike include comfort during daily city commuting, ability to handle bumpy roads well. The bike should be capable of light off-roading and it should also be comfortable for long rides. One thing that I have noticed with some bikes is that after riding for a while, my palms started hurting. I'm not sure if it's because of my riding posture or the ergonomics, but I'd prefer a bike that doesn't cause that kind of discomfort. I'm 5'8" (173 cm) tall. Based on my requirements and the bikes I've already test-ridden, which one would you recommend? Are there any other bikes in this budget that I should also consider?

•13w

We already have a Royal Enfield Classic 350 at home, and I want to buy something different. My daily commute is around 50km, travelling between home and the office. I don't enjoy long-distance touring, and my budget is around 3 lakh. I'm confused between the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, Harley-Davidson X440 Vivid, and the Triumph Speed 400.

•2w

Hi, I am 35 years old. I have a sitting job in IT. Could you please suggest most comfortable bike in suspension considering I suffer from back and neck pain at work that increases while riding in city as well as my height (169 cm) and weight (68 kg) on city roads in India. Please consider city potholes. I will have to travel 20km daily in weekdays till Friday and on weekends, it will be 200 km. Earlier, I had Yamaha FZ S FI but I no longer own it. Now I own my father's Hero Super Splendor XTEC only. I was checking out Royal Enfield Classic 350, Meteor 350, Honda CB350 H'ness, Triumph Speed 400, etc. I had taken the test drive of Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6 (2024 Model), but for my weight, during road bumping, it directly transfers shock and and vibration to my back. Please suggest your valuable feedback.

•15w

Hi, I am planning to transition from a Honda Dio to a geared motorcycle. Although my dream bike is a Royal Enfield but I am a bit confused after looking at the Triumph Speed T4. My budget is around Rs. 2.5 lakh, although I can extend it to Rs. 2.75 lakh if required. I mostly ride within the city and currently have no plans for highway riding. I will also be riding with my mother and father occasionally. I am 5'5" tall, weigh 80 kg, and live in Chennai. I am trying to choose between the Royal Enfield Hunter 350, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, and Triumph Speed T4. I am also considering the Triumph Speed 400 if you feel extending my budget would be worthwhile.