Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Honda Rebel 500
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Honda Rebel 500 are among the most cross-shopped cruiser bikes of 2026. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 undercuts the Honda Rebel 500 by about $1,600, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Honda Rebel 500 leads on power with 46 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.
Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Our pickHonda
Honda Rebel 500The verdict
The Honda Rebel 500 edges it overall at 7.9/10, but the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
A2-legal, 20 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Honda Rebel 500
46 hp and 0.24 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Our 7.6/10 at $4,899, the most bike per dollar.
Honda Rebel 500
188 kg with an 690 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Honda Rebel 500
Our top score in this matchup at 7.9/10.
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Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Honda Rebel 500: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or the Honda Rebel 500?
The Honda Rebel 500 makes the most power at 46 hp and 43 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or the Honda Rebel 500?
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $4,899.
Which is lighter, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or the Honda Rebel 500?
The Honda Rebel 500 is the lightest at 188 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or the Honda Rebel 500?
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.
