Honda CB125R vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Honda CB125R and Royal Enfield Meteor 350: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 leads on power with 20 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickHonda
Honda CB125R
Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield Meteor 350The verdict
The Honda CB125R edges it overall at 7.8/10, but the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Honda CB125R
A2-legal, 15 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
20 hp and 0.10 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Honda CB125R
Our 7.8/10 at $4,999, the most bike per dollar.
Honda CB125R
130 kg with an 816 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Honda CB125R
Our top score in this matchup at 7.8/10.
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Honda CB125R vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Honda CB125R or the Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 makes the most power at 20 hp and 27 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Honda CB125R or the Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $4,899.
Which is lighter, the Honda CB125R or the Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
The Honda CB125R is the lightest at 130 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Honda CB125R or the Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
For a new rider we'd point to the Honda CB125R: A2-legal, 15 hp and 130 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
