Honda CB350C vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Honda

CB350C

From ₹2 Lakh

CB350C version

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Royal Enfield

Meteor 350

From ₹1.99 Lakh

Meteor 350 version

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Honda CB350CCB350C DLX · ₹2.03 Lakh

Only differences

Royal Enfield Meteor 350Fireball · ₹1.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price CB350C: ₹2.03 Lakh Meteor 350: ₹1.99 Lakh (ahead) Meteor 350 ₹2,710 cheaper

Braking CB350C: Dual-channel ABS Meteor 350: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage CB350C: 42.17 kmpl (ahead) Meteor 350: 41.88 kmpl ARAI claim

Power CB350C: 21.07 PS (ahead) Meteor 350: 20.2 bhp Torque 29.5 vs 27 Nm

Weight CB350C: 185 kg Meteor 350: 191 kg Seat height 800 vs 765 mm

Versions CB350C: 3 Meteor 350: 4 (ahead)

Pick the CB350C for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Meteor 350 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹2.03 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.3 Lakh

₹2.27 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,860 a month

₹3,810 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

21.07 PS

20.2 bhp

Torque

29.5 Nm

27 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

42.17 kmpl

41.88 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

348.36 cc

349 cc

Engine Type

4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air / Oil-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, J-Platform

Bore x Stroke

70.0 x 90.5 mm

72.0 mm x 85.8 mm

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

Cooling

Air Cooled

Air / Oil Cooled

Gearbox

5-Speed Manual

5 Speed Constant Mesh Manual (1D 4U)

Clutch

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Wet Multiplate Clutch with light action

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Chain Drive (O-ring chain)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

310 mm Disc

Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

240 mm Disc

Single Disc, 270 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels

10-Spoke Cast Alloy Wheels (or Spoke Wheels on Aurora)

Front Tyre Size

100/90-19

100/90-19 57P Tubeless / Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Plus)

Rear Tyre Size

130/70-18

140/70-17 66P Tubeless / Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Plus)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Telescopic Fork

41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (130 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Twin Shock Absorbers

Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers (6-step preload adjustable, 102 mm travel)

Frame Type

Half Duplex Cradle

Twin Downtube Spine Frame

Wheelbase

1,441 mm

1400 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm

170 mm

Dimensions

Length

2,180 mm

2140 mm

Width

795 mm

845 mm

Height

1,105 mm

1140 mm (1310 mm with windscreen)

Seat Height

800 mm

765 mm (Low cruiser seat)

Kerb Weight

185 kg

191 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.0 Litres

15.0 L (Reserve 2.6 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Semi-Digital Multi-Info Display

Digi-Analogue Instrument Console with standard Tripper Navigation Pod

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes

Yes (Bluetooth Tripper Navigation with Google Maps)

Navigation

Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation standard)

USB Charging

USB Type-C

Yes (USB mobile charging port under left switchgear)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

None

Traction Control

Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Round Headlamp

Full LED Headlamp with circular DRL ring (on 2024 update / Aurora) / Halogen

Taillight

Classic LED Tail Lamp

Full LED (Ring-type tail lamp)

Turn Indicators

LED Winkers

Bulb / Chrome bullet style

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Dual Tone Split Leatherette Seat

Two-piece stepped cruiser saddle with passenger backrest (on Stellar/Supernova)

Under-Seat Storage

None

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

3 versions

4 versions

Price range

₹2 Lakh – ₹2.05 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh – ₹2.21 Lakh

Colours

10 colours

7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

CB350C STD₹2 Lakh Fireball₹1.99 Lakh Meteor 350 ₹310 less CB350C DLX₹2.03 Lakh Fireball₹1.99 Lakh Meteor 350 ₹2,710 less

On-road price by city

CB350C CB350C DLX against Meteor 350 Fireball

City	CB350C	Meteor 350	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.38 Lakh	₹2.35 Lakh	Meteor 350 ₹3,081 less
Pune	₹2.38 Lakh	₹2.35 Lakh	Meteor 350 ₹3,081 less
New Delhi	₹2.3 Lakh	₹2.27 Lakh	Meteor 350 ₹2,973 less
Bengaluru	₹2.49 Lakh	₹2.47 Lakh	Meteor 350 ₹3,244 less
Chennai	₹2.38 Lakh	₹2.35 Lakh	Meteor 350 ₹3,081 less
Hyderabad	₹2.49 Lakh	₹2.41 Lakh	Meteor 350 ₹9,243 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the CB350C or the Meteor 350?

The Meteor 350, by ₹2,710 on the versions compared here: CB350C CB350C DLX at ₹2.03 Lakh against Meteor 350 Fireball at ₹1.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.3 Lakh against ₹2.27 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The CB350C claims 42.17 kmpl against 41.88 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The CB350C CB350C DLX makes 21.07 PS and 29.5 Nm and the Meteor 350 Fireball makes 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,860 a month for the CB350C and ₹3,810 for the Meteor 350, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.