Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs TVS Raider 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 Comparison
Updated: 23, Nov, 2023 09:54 PM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 2,05,900
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 95,219
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 1,22,854
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 15 litres | 10 litres | 14 litres | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2140 mm | 2070 mm | NA | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1140 mm | 1028 mm | NA | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 765 mm | 780 mm | 795 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1400 mm | 1326 mm | 1358 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 170 mm | 180 mm | 165 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 191 kg | 123 kg | 152 kg | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 845 mm | 785 mm | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| Aluminium Pillion Handle | NA | ||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| USB Charging | |||
| Optional | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| NA | NA | ||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| RE Meteor 350 mileage is around 35 kmpl (approximate). | TVS Raider 125 mileage is 67 kmpl (certified). | Bajaj Pulsar N160 mileage is 42 kmpl (approximate). | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Royal Enfield Meteor 350 top speed is 120 kmph (approximate). | TVS Raider 125 top speed is 99 kmph (certified). | Bajaj Pulsar N160 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated). | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 350cc cruiser motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 5.9 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.5 seconds. | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 349 cc | 124.8 cc | 164.82 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 72 mm | 53.5 mm | NA | |
| Stroke | |||
| 85.8 mm | 55.5 mm | NA | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 9.5:1 | NA | NA | |
| Air Cleaner | |||
| Paper Element | NA | NA | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Constant Mesh | NA | Constant Mesh | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 349cc, Single Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC Engine | 124.8cc, Air-Oil Cooled, 3-Valves, Single Cylinder Engine | 164.82cc, Oil-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve, FI | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 20.2 HP @ 6100 rpm | 11.2 HP @ 7500 rpm | 16 HP @ 8750 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, Multi-Plate | NA | NA | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air-Oil Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled | Oil Cooled | |
| Ignition | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | NA | NA | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Wet Sump, Forced Lubrication | NA | NA | |
| Oil Grade | |||
| Semi Synthetic 15W50 | TVS TRU4, 4T Oil (10W30) | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Chain | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Global Positioning System (GPS) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | NA | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | NA | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | SBT (Synchronized Braking System) | 1-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 | Honda Shine 125, Bajaj Pulsar NS125, KTM Duke 125, Hero Super Splendor, Hero Glamour 125, Honda SP125 | TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Hero Xtreme 160R, Suzuki Gixxer 150, Yamaha FZS V3, Honda XBlade 160 | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Voltage | |||
| 12 V | 12V | 12V | |
| Capacity | |||
| 12 AH | 4Ah | NA | |
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| 12V, 10W x 2nos | NA | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| 12V, 10W x 2nos | NA | NA | |
| Head Light | |||
| 12V, 14/12W (LED) | LED | Bi Functional LED Projector Headlamp with LED DRLs | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED Tail Lamp with Glitter Pattern | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 350cc cruiser motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 5.9 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.5 seconds. | |
| Comfort | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| Features | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Value for Money | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Single Disc with Twin Piston Floating Caliper | 130mm Drum | 280mm Single Disc | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 270mm Single Disc with Single Piston Floating Caliper | 130mm Drum | 230mm Single Disc | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloy Wheels | NA | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 100/90-19 57P | 80/100-17 (46P) | 100/80-17 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 140/70-17 66P | 100/90-17 (55P) | 130/70-17 | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel ABS | NA | ||
| Front Wheel | |||
| 19-inch | NA | 17-inch | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | NA | 17-inch | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 41mm Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks | 31mm Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers with 6-Step Adjustable Preload | Monoshock, 5-Step Adjustable, Gas Charged | Monoshock with Nitrox | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Twin Downtube Spine Frame | NA | NA | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 130mm | NA | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 80mm | NA | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Naked | Naked | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (New Model) | 2024 TVS Raider 125 (New Model) | Bajaj Pulsar N160 | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price is Rs 2.06 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 TVS Raider 125 price is Rs 95,219 (ex-showroom). | Bajaj Pulsar N160 price was Rs 1.23 lakh before being discontinued. | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Discontinued | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Cruise Easy | The Wicked Ride | The Beast Unleashed | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Supernova Red, Supernova Blue, Aurora Green, Aurora Blue, Aurora Black, Stellar Blue, Stellar Black, Stellar Red, Fireball Black, Fireball Blue, Fireball Matt Green, Fireball Red | Fiery Yellow, Striking Red, Blazing Blue, Wicked Black | Caribbean Blue, Racing Red, Techno Grey | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 2024 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 on road price is around 2.41 lakh. | 2024 TVS Raider 125 on road price is Rs 1.10 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.11 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.12 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest TVS dealership to get the exact-on road price quote in your city. | NA | |
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