With the H’ness CB350, Honda two-wheelers India has entered into the fast growing retro-classic segment. This segment is currently dominated by the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Royal Enfield Bullet. However, TVS and Bajaj are also eyeing this fast growing segment. RE is also readying the next-gen Classic and Bullet range. In this article, we compare the engine specifications, dimensions, features and prices of the Honda CB350, RE Meteor 350 and the Jawa 300.
Meteor 350 Vs CB350 Vs Jawa Price
| Motorcycles | Price |
| RE Meteor 350 | Rs 1.76 lakh – Rs 1.90 lakh |
| Honda CB350 | Rs 1.85 lakh – Rs 1.90 lakh |
| Jawa 300 | Rs 1.83 lakh |
– The Meteor 350 is available in 3 variants, priced between Rs 1.76 lakh and Rs 1.90 lakh.
– The CB350 is available in 2 variants and is available in the price bracket of Rs 1.85 lakh and Rs 1.90 lakh
– The Jawa Classic 350 is priced at Rs 1.83 lakh.
Meteor 350 Vs CB350 Vs Jawa Design
– In terms of styling, the RE Meteor 350 looks like an evolved version of the Thunderbird. It gets retro-classic round headlamps, peanut-shaped fuel tank, LED lighting, broad rear fenders and chrome treatment.
– The bike gets split seats with forward-set foot pegs, and wide handlebars to offer comfortable upright seating posture.
– The CB350 also gets traditional classic design, featuring round LED headlamps and LED turn indicators, large wheel, dual-tone fuel tank, single low-seat, old school tail-piece, long exhaust pipe and dual-tone colour schemes with contrasting brown saddle.
– The Jawa 300 also features tradition design, featuring retro-styled round headlamps, muscular fuel tank and classic looks. The Jawa has a single bench-type seat and a signature twin-barrel exhaust.
Meteor 350 Vs CB350 Vs Jawa Specs
| Specs | Meteor 350 | CB350 | Jawa |
| Engine | 349cc | 348.46cc | 293cc |
| Power | 20.2bhp | 20.78bhp | 27bhp |
| Torque | 27Nm | 30Nm | 28Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed |
– Powering the new Honda CB350 is a 348.36cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine paired to a 5-speed gearbox. This engine is capable of producing 20.78bhp of power at 5,500rpm and a peak torque of 30Nm at 3,000rpm.
– The Jawa 300 Classic is powered by a BS6-compliant 293cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine, which is now benefited with fuel injection technology. This engine delivers a peak power of 27bhp and a peak torque of 28Nm. For performing transmission duties, the bikes have a 6-speed gearbox.
– The newly-launched Meteor 350 is equipped with a 349cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine with an OHC design. This single-cylinder engine churns out 20.2bhp of power at 6,100rpm and a peak torque of 27Nm at 4,000rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox.
Meteor 350 Vs CB350 Vs Jawa Dimensions
| Dimensions | Meteor | CB350 | Jawa |
| Length | 2,140mm | 2,163mm | 2071mm |
| Width | NA | 800mm | 833mm |
| Height | 1140mm | 1,197mm | 1090 |
| Seat Height | 765mm | 800mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1,400mm | 1,441mm | 1369mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170mm | 166mm | |
| Kerb Weight | 192kg | 181kg | 172kg |
– The Meteor is 2,140mm long, 1,140mm tall and rides on 1400mm wheelbase. It offers a low-seat height of 765mm, while the ground clearance stands at 170mm. The bike weighs 191kgs.
– The Honda CB350 is 2,163mm long, 800mm wide and 1,197mm tall and has a wheelbase of 1,441mm. The motorcycle offers a ground clearance of 166mm and a seat height of 800mm. It weighs 181kgs.
– The Jawa 300 is 2,071mm long, 833mm wide and 1,090mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 1,369mm. The motorcycle has a kerb weight of 172kg, making it lightest in the segment.
Meteor 350 Vs CB350 Vs Jawa Features
| Details | Meteor 350 | CB350 | Jawa |
| Platform | Double Craddle | Half Duplex Craddle | Double Craddle |
| Suspension Front | Telescopic | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Suspension Rear | Adjustable Twin | Twin hydraulic | Twin hydraulic |
| ABS | Dual-Channel | Dual-Channel | Dual-Channel |
| Front Disc | 300mm | 310mm | 280mm |
| Rear Disc | 2700mm | 240mm | 240mm |
| Front Wheels | 19-inch | 19-inch | 19-inch |
| Rear Wheels | 17-inch | 18-inch | 18-inch |
– The RE Meteor 350 is based on the new J platform, which will also underpin the next-gen Classic 350 and the Bullet. Based on the double downtube craddle, the bike gets telescopic front fork and adjustable twin at the rear.
– The Honda CB350 and the Jawa 300 get telescopic front fork and twin hydraulic at the rear.
– For braking, the Meteor 350 gets 300mm front disc and 270mm rear disc. On the other hand, the CB350 gets 310mm front disc and 240mm rear disc. The Jawa 300 gets 280mm front disc and 240mm rear disc. The motorcycles get dual-channel ABS system.
– The RE Meteor and Jawa 300 ride on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, while the CB350 gets 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels.
– The Meteor 350 and CB350 offers 15-litres of fuel tank, while the Jawa 300 has 14-litres tank.
– Both Meteor and 350 offers Bluetooth connectivity options; however, Jawa 300 misses out on this feature.
