Yezdi Roadster vs RE Meteor 350 - Comparison Review

And talking about fuel efficiency, the Meteor 350’s easygoing engine is easier on the wallet as well. Not only is it more frugal than the Roadster, the larger tank means more riding miles before you stop for fuel. 

Handling, Ride & Brakes

Even in the handling department, the Yezdi carries forward its swift nature. Despite having a longer wheelbase and slightly slimmer tyres, the Roadster feels delightful while cornering fast on mountain roads. 

	Yezdi Roadster	RE Meteor 350
Chassis	Double cradle	Twin downtube
Wheelbase	1440mm	1380mm
Front tyre	100/90 – 18 Tubeless	100/90-19
Rear Tyre	130/80 – 17 Tubeless	140/70-17

This can be credited to its riding posture as you feel more connected with the bike and the smaller front wheel also helps. Being lighter is also a boon and it feels more agile on city roads too. The Meteor 350 isn’t too far behind, but it is not a hustler, instead feeling far more comfortable when ridden in a chill and easy manner.

While both the cruisers have similar suspension hardware, their setup and performance is very different. The firm suspension setup of the Roadster helps in cornering fast, but on bad roads, you will have to drop your pace. The Meteor 350’s suspension isn’t the best one out there, but in this comparo, feels more composed and sorted. So with respect to ride quality, the Meteor has the clear edge. 

The Yezdi fights back in the braking department and its advantage is clearly visible in our braking test and it offers better bite and feel than the Royal Enfield. 

Design & Features 

Both the bikes follow the template of  a traditional cruiser’s styling - round headlight, large fuel tank, generous saddle, curvy handlebar and a backrest. Of the duo, it’s the Meteor 350 that we think has the visual edge owing to its larger size and its styling looks more orthodox. Having said that, design is a personal choice.

The Yezdi features an all-digital instrument console and also gets a tachometer, something that the Meteor misses out on. While the Roadster’s console packs a lot of information, the screen size is too small and it’s difficult to read under harsh sunlight. The RE also gets turn-by-turn navigation courtesy the optional Tripper pod.

When it comes to fit and finish, the Royal Enfield has the edge. One can see lots of crude welds, exposed and loose wires on the Roadster, which is disappointing given the price. Also the switchgear quality of the Meteor 350 is better too. 

Verdict

So by now you would have figured out that although both these bikes have a lot in common, they are quite different too. And when it comes to pricing, the Yezdi holds an advantage here as well. 

Price	Yezdi Roadster	RE Meteor 350
Ex-showroom	Rs 1.98 to 2.06 lakh	Rs 2.02 to 2.18 lakh

Picking a winner among these duo isn’t as easy as we had initially thought. In my Yezdi Roadster first ride review, I had mentioned that this is my favourite motorcycle from Classic Legends and it’s a very likeable bike. However, if I had to select a winner, my pick will be the Meteor 350 for the simple fact that it’s a pakka cruiser. Also, Classic Legends track record hasn’t been great when it comes to quality. If  they can improve upon this aspect in due course of time, then things might change.