Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	85.8 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	20.2 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,100 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	27 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	10
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	349 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,140 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	920 mm
Height	Height	1,140 mm	Height	1,210 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar 2021

Whether as a beginner's bike or a second bike, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 offers a hell of a lot of motorbike at a more than fair price. But one thing is clear: if you are looking for lap times or home track records, you should get another motorbike. Everyone else is guaranteed not to go wrong with the attractively designed Meteor 350. It's a great bike that could well become a blockbuster without any real competition on the market!

Unbeatable price

engine hugs the throttle well

turn-by-turn navigation

good ergonomics for big and small

highly customisable

coherent concept

chassis and brakes fit

big enough for two

good lean angle clearance

beginner-friendly.

Workmanship and material appearance occasionally at a low level

headlights with low light output