Royal Enfield Meteor 350 versus Honda CMX 500 Rebel
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Cruiser
Honda CMX 500 Rebel
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 4.390 €
RRP 7.060 €
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Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- casual seating position
- Performance manageable, wonderfully decelerating
- very simple operation
- is also suitable for smaller and older pilots
Pros:
- Comfort
- Price
- Service
- Cruising
Cons:
- Shift paddle takes some getting used to
- Controls and fuel caps a bit careless in terms of material
- Performance manageable, nothing for speeders
Cons:
- Not sporty
Dimensions & Weight
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
Wheelbase: 1.490 mm
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 690 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 361 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 690 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 361 ) kg
Engine
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
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
Maximum speed: 155 km/h
Performance: 46 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 303 km
Performance: 46 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 303 km
Chassis
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
Front suspension:
Telefork 41 mm Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Telefork 41 mm Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Brakes
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)
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
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.
Conclusion
So: thumbs up, or not? Clearly, thumbs up. Rarely can you ride a motorbike, which perhaps does not meet the personal taste and certainly not the riding style – but which nevertheless earns sympathy points without end.
It is a Honda, I want to say: High quality is guaranteed, easy operation as already mentioned. Perhaps the price prevents the purchase? No, it's 6075 Euros new price, so all the fun is for small money.
The test bike was provided to us by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.
