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Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

Triumph Bonneville T120 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350: three different takes on what a great bike should be. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 undercuts the Triumph Bonneville T120 by about $7,996, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Bonneville T120 leads on power with 78 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.

Triumph Bonneville T120
Our pick
8.6

Triumph

Triumph Bonneville T120
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
7.6

Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

The verdict

The Triumph Bonneville T120 edges it overall at 8.6/10, but the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

A2-legal, 20 hp, forgiving to learn on.

Most exciting

Triumph Bonneville T120

78 hp and 0.33 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Our 7.6/10 at $4,899, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

191 kg with an 765 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

Triumph Bonneville T120

Our top score in this matchup at 8.6/10.

Price & rating
Price$12,895$4,899
KickTheStand score8.6 / 107.6 / 10
Performance
Engine1200cc twin349cc single
Power78 hp20 hp
Torque105 Nm27 Nm
Power-to-weight0.33 hp/kg0.10 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension41mm cartridge fork41mm telescopic fork
Rear suspensionTwin shocksTwin shocks
Front brakesDual 310mm discs, Brembo 2-pistonSingle 300mm disc, ByBre
Rear brakesSingle 255mm discSingle 270mm disc
Dimensions & practicality
Weight236 kg191 kg
Seat height790 mm765 mm
Fuel capacity14.5 L15 L
Suitability
ClassModern ClassicCruiser
A2 licenceNoYes
Good for beginnersNoYes
Best forcruising, touringcruising, learning, commuting

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Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the Royal Enfield Meteor 350?

The Triumph Bonneville T120 makes the most power at 78 hp and 105 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.

Which is cheaper, the Triumph Bonneville T120 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 Triumph Bonneville T120 or the Royal Enfield Meteor 350?

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is the lightest at 191 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.

Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the Royal Enfield Meteor 350?

For a new rider we'd point to the Royal Enfield Meteor 350: A2-legal, 20 hp and 191 kg make it the most approachable of the group.

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