The 2025 Meteor 350 and Classic 350 are powered by the same J-series 349cc mill. However, they arrive somewhat differently packaged and positioned. The Meteor has its pegs set forward in cruiser ergonomics, while highway comfort comes with a soft long-distance tune; the Classic 350 keeps heritage roadster creds with a flatter tank on spoke wheels in more upright riding posture. Clutch feel, wheel and tyre options, instrument layout, seat height, and fuel capacity-all these small yet significant differences add up to how two bikes perform in daily use and on longer rides.
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Engine Tuning
The 349cc J series air-cooled engines deliver about 20 hp and 27 Nm of torque,
mated to a 5-speed gearbox in both motorcycles. Where they differ is primarily in tuning and also some controls. The Meteor gets a slip-and-assist clutch, hence offering lighter lever action as well as better control on downshifts. Its tuning is relaxed for high-speed cruising. Classic retains an even more laid-back character, prioritised toward low-speed tractability.
Styling And Ergonomics
The Meteor 350 falls under the cruiser treatment with a teardrop tank, optional tall windscreen, long chrome exhausts, and bench-style seat, favouring comfort on the highway. The Classic 350 keeps the legendary roadster look with its flatter tank, curvy rear fender, and lots of chrome. That's mainly set up for solo riding, though a pillion seat is available. These visual and seating differences set rider posture: the Meteor sets you up for a relaxed laid-back pose; Classic gives you an old-school upright riding position.
Suspension
Suspension hardware is similar on paper — 41mm telescopic forks and twin rear shocks with preload adjustment — but wheel and tyre choices differ. The Meteor rolls on alloy wheels (19-inch front, 17-inch rear) with wider rear rubber (140 section) for stability; Classic uses a 19-inch spoked front and 18-inch spoked rear with narrower rear tyre (120 section). The Meteor 350 is marginally lighter and slightly lower in seat height, affecting handling and confidence for new riders.
Features And Instrumentation
The Tripper navigation pod and a handy USB-C socket come with both bikes. The Meteor 350 gets a semi-digital round cluster that provides an impressive user experience, while the Classic 350 comes with a standalone analogue speedo with a square digital readout below it. Small packaging choices — placement of the Tripper, keyfob position and lever adjustability — make ownership feel distinct.
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Pricing And Variants
Price and variant mix weigh heavily on buyer choices. The Meteor, in Supernova trim at top specification, comes in just under the Classic's Emerald top trim by ex-showroom pricing. This throws up a value advantage for cruiser buyers. With recent changes to GST implemented, expect minor readjustments of prices across both lineups. Specification comparison per variant is a must before purchase since features and chrome content differ trim by trim.
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