Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball vs Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 Comparison
Updated: 11, Jul, 2025 11:32 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 2,05,900
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 11,69,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 5,29,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 15 litres | 13.5 litres | 14 litres | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2140 mm | 1060 mm | 1995 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1140 mm | 2100-2165 mm | 1120 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 765 mm | 798 mm | 785 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1400 mm | 1445 mm | 1375 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 170 mm | NA | 145 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 191 kg | 196 kg | 171 kg | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 845 mm | 867 mm | 730 mm | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| USB Charging | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| RE Meteor 350 mileage is around 35 kmpl (approximate). | Ducati Scrambler Nightshift mileage is 19.23 kmpl (certified). | Kawasaki Ninja 500 mileage is 26.3 kmpl (approximate). | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Royal Enfield Meteor 350 top speed is 120 kmph (approximate). | Ducati Scrambler Nightshift top speed is 198 kmph (approximate). | Kawasaki Ninja 500 top speed is 189 kmph (approximate). | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 350cc cruiser motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 800cc scrambler can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 500cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds. | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 349 cc | 803 cc | 451 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 75 mm | 88 mm | 70 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 85.8 mm | 66 mm | 58.6 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | NA | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 9.5:1 | 11:1 | 11.3:1 | |
| Air Cleaner | |||
| Paper Element | NA | NA | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Constant Mesh | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 349cc, Single Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC Engine | 803cc, Air-Cooled, L-Twin, Desmodromic Distribution, 2 Valves Per Cylinder | 451cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 20.2 HP @ 6100 rpm | 73 HP @ 8250 rpm | 45.4 HP @ 9000 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 66.2 Nm @ 5750 rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 6 | 6-Speed, Return | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, Multi-Plate | Hydraulically Controlled Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch | Wet, Multi Disc | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air-Oil Cooled | Air Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Ignition | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | NA | Digital | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Wet Sump | NA | Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump | |
| Oil Grade | |||
| Semi Synthetic 15W50 | NA | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFi) | Fuel Injection | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Chain | Chain, Front Spocket 15, Rear Sprocket 46 | Sealed Chain | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | |||
| Global Positioning System (GPS) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Jawa Standard 300, Jawa 42, Benelli Imperiale 400, Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise, RE Classic 350, Honda Highness CB350 | Benelli Leoncino 800, Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro, KTM Duke 890, Yamaha MT-09, BMW F900R, Kawasaki Z900 | Yamaha YZF-R3, Benelli TNT 600i, CFMoto 650MT, Kawasaki Z650, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, CFMoto 650NK, Honda CB650R, KTM RC 390, CFMoto 400NK, TVS Apache RR 310 | |
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball features include - Digi-Analogue Console, Tripper Navigation, Google Maps, Black Components, Single-Tone Fuel Tank, Basic Graphics, Black Alloys with Rim Tape, Black Engine with Machined Fins, Black Exhaust System, Tubeless Tyres, Smartphone Connectivity, LED Headlight. | LCD Instruments with Gear and Fuel Level Indications, Headlight with DRL By LED Light-Guide, LED Rear Light with Diffusion-Light, LED Turn Indicator, Under-Seat Storage Compartment with USB Socket, ABS Cornering, Sports Style Front Mudguard, Dedicated Logo, Dual Seat, Wide Handlebar, Spoked Wheels. | Some of the key Kawasaki Ninja 500 features include - Digital Instrument Console with Bluetooth Connectivity, Electronic Throttle Control, Traction Control, Assist and Slipper Clutch, LED Headlights and Taillights, Lightweight, Maneuverable Chassis, High-Class Intense Design, Confidence-Inspiring Reach To The Ground, Relaxed, Sporty Riding Position, Superb Ride Comfort and Wind Protection, Light, Predictable Handling, Flowing, Layered Bodywork. | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Voltage | |||
| 12 V | NA | 12V | |
| Capacity | |||
| 12 AH | NA | 12Ah | |
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| NA | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| 12V, 10W x 2nos | LED | LED | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| 12V, 10W x 2nos | LED | LED | |
| Head Light | |||
| 12V, 14/12W (LED) | DRL by LED Light-Guide | LED | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | NA | Maintenance Free | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| NA | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 350cc cruiser motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 800cc scrambler can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 500cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds. | |
| Comfort | |||
| NA | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| NA | |||
| Features | |||
| NA | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| NA | |||
| Value for Money | |||
| NA | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Single Disc with Twin Piston Floating Caliper | 330mm Single Disc | 310mm Semi-Floating Disc, Balanced Actuation Dual-Piston | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 270mm Single Disc with Single Piston Floating Caliper | 245mm Single disc | 220mm Single Disc with Dual-Piston Caliper | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloy Wheels | Spoked Aluminium Wheels | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 100/90-19 57P | Pirelli MT 60 RS 110/80-R18 | 110/70-R17 M/C 54H | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 140/70-17 66P | Pirelli MT 60 RS 180/55-R17 | 150/60-R17 M/C 66H | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel ABS | Bosch Cornering ABS | ||
| Front Wheel | |||
| 19-inch | 3.00" x 18" | 17-inch | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 5.50" x 17" | 17-inch | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 41mm Telescopic Forks | 41mm Kayaba USD Forks | 41mm Telescopic Fork | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers with 6-Step Adjustable Preload | Kayaba Rear Shock, Pre-load Adjustable | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Gas-Charged Shock with Adjustable Preload | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Twin Downtube Spine Frame | Tubular Steel Trellis Frame | Trellis, High-Tensile Steel | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 130mm | 150 mm | 120 mm | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 80mm | 150 mm | 130 mm | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Naked | Sports | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball | Ducati Scrambler Nightshift | Kawasaki Ninja 500 | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball price is Rs 2.06 lakh (ex-showroom). | Ducati Scrambler Nightshift price is Rs 11.69 lakh (ex-showroom). | Kawasaki Ninja 500 price is Rs 5.29 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Cruise Easy | A Ride in the Night | NA | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Fireball Red, Fireball Matt Green, Fireball Blue, Fireball Black | Aviator Grey | Metallic Carbon Gray | |
| On Road Price | |||
| Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball on road price is Rs 2.37 lakh in Delhi, Rs 2.45 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 2.40 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 2.43 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Royal Enfield dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | Ducati Scrambler Nightshift on road price is Rs 13.46 lakh in Delhi, Rs 13.91 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 13.62 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 13.79 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Ducati dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | Kawasaki Ninja 500 on road price is Rs 6.09 lakh in Delhi, Rs 6.30 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 6.16 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 6.24 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | |
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