If you are in the market for a mid-size cruiser, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Harley Davidson X440 are great options in India. Both target the rider that is looking for relaxed ergonomics and long distance comfort, but do so in very different ways. The Meteor keeps to Royal Enfield’s classic cruiser roots in terms of look and also in price point, while the X440 brings the global Harley elements to a more compact package, focused on the Indian market. To determine which one offers better value, it is worth looking into their engines, features, price and design.
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2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Engine Specs
The Harley-Davidson X440 dominates here. Powering the motorcycle is a 440cc single-cylinder, air-oil cooled engine
that makes around 27 hp at 6,000 rpm and 38 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. The engine comes mated to a slick-shifting 6-speed gearbox. On the other hand, propelling the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a well-acclaimed J-series 349cc air-oil cooled engine that churns out 20.2 hp at 6,100 rpm and peak torque output of 27 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It has been mated to a five-speed gearbox. For those who tour often on highways, the superior torque delivery of the X440 along with an additional gear will surely be welcomed.
2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Features Onboard
Feature updates put both bikes back in the running. The 2025 Meteor 350 gets an LED headlamp, LED indicators, USB Type-C charging setup, Tripper navigation pod, plus adjustable levers on select trims. On the other hand, Harley’s X440 carries modern bits like full LED lighting a digital instrument cluster USD front forks as well as dual channel ABS. Both motorcycles pack handy rider aids but it is the Meteor 350, which is now making up most of this gap with its impressive feature set.
2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Styling
Design is a thing mostly subjective to taste. Meteor carries classical lines of a cruiser and a low-slung stance with some elegant chrome touches. On the other hand, the X440 takes on a roadster, muscle-bound appearance with chunkier proportions alloy wheels, and generally sportier appeal. For comfort, both motorcycles have been intended for long rides. Still, the Meteor feels more ‘right’ the X440 starts to look more modern.
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2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Price Details
Pricing is another aspect where the Meteor has an edge. The cruiser is priced starting at around Rs 1.96 lakh to Rs 2.16 lakh depending on the variant, whereas Harley-Davidson X440 is going to cost between Rs 2.40 lakh and Rs 2.80 lakh. Prices are ex-showroom figures.
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