Ducati Monster 1200 S versus Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Ducati Monster 1200 S
Naked
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2020
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 17.490 €
RRP 4.390 €
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Pros:
- Power
- precise chassis
- Comfort
- Assistance Systems
- Processing
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- casual seating position
- Performance manageable, wonderfully decelerating
- very simple operation
- is also suitable for smaller and older pilots
Cons:
- Windbreak
Cons:
- Shift paddle takes some getting used to
- Controls and fuel caps a bit careless in terms of material
- Performance manageable, nothing for speeders
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Wheelbase: 1.400 mm
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 765 mm
Weight : 191 kg
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 765 mm
Weight : 191 kg
Engine
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Single-cylinder 4-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Maximum speed: 120 km/h
Performance: 20 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 27 NM bei 4.000 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 570 km
Performance: 20 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 27 NM bei 4.000 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 570 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
41er telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 19 inches
Rear tyres: 140/70 17 inches
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
41er telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 19 inches
Rear tyres: 140/70 17 inches
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, bybre (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, bybre (∅ 270 mm)
Single disc, bybre (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, bybre (∅ 270 mm)
Conclusion - forever young
It is, of course, a toy, one for older children who want to (and can) spend at least 17,290 euros on their gift. Hear my words: Every penny of it is well invested!
Before I forget it: I have now studied the data sheet. The Duc is not only up to date in terms of engine and chassis, but also in terms of assistance systems: series are Wheelie Control, Curve ABS from Bosch, Traction Control, Ride By Wire and three driving modes ...
... not even this prejudice lasts more.
The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.
Conclusion - what sticks
As I said at the beginning, you just have to like this motorcycle, even if there is already a 1290 SuperDuke in the garage. The Meteor 350 is simply a likeable bike that you don't have any special expectations of. It is cheap, solidly made, easy to drive, casual and safe. And somehow you have the feeling that this bike will never break. What should also break, there is nothing to it!We think that the Meteor is an excellent bike - e.B. also for older people who no longer want to drag a 300 kg vehicle through the area and are no longer quite as articulated when sitting up and down. But please do not misunderstand: It is not a senior vehicle, the Meteor will also find many young friends. Maybe and especially because of the price. Which bike over 125 cc can you get today for less than 4,000 euros? Our database says: Exactly three.
Test bike by 2Radstadie/Pinneberg. There are all the current Royal Enfields as projectionists. Well worth a visit.
