Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Yamaha MT-03
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Yamaha MT-03: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Yamaha MT-03 leads on power with 42 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.
Our pickRoyal Enfield
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Yamaha
Yamaha MT-03The verdict
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 edges it overall at 7.6/10, but the Yamaha MT-03 wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
A2-legal, 20 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Yamaha MT-03
42 hp and 0.25 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Our 7.6/10 at $4,899, the most bike per dollar.
Yamaha MT-03
167 kg with an 780 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Yamaha MT-03: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or the Yamaha MT-03?
The Yamaha MT-03 makes the most power at 42 hp and 29.5 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 or the Yamaha MT-03?
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 Yamaha MT-03?
The Yamaha MT-03 is the lightest at 167 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 Yamaha MT-03?
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.
