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Honda CB600F Hornet vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CB600F Hornet

Honda CB600F Hornet

ą§³700,000
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Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

ą§³435,000
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Honda CB600F Hornet vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 - Detailed Analysis

šŸļø Honda CB600F Hornet vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CB600F Hornet and Royal Enfield Meteor 350? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

šŸ’° Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Honda CB600F Hornet is priced at 700,000 BDT while the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 costs 435,000 BDT. The Honda CB600F Hornet is 265,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

šŸ”§ Technical Specifications

The Honda CB600F Hornet features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Bike category. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 comes with a N/Acc engine from Royal Enfield, positioning it well in the Cruiser segment.

āš” Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Honda vs Royal Enfield - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 700,000 BDT vs 435,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Street Bike vs Cruiser
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

šŸŽÆ Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Honda CB600F Hornet if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Bike characteristics, and the 700,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Royal Enfield Meteor 350 if Royal Enfield's reputation, Cruiser features, and 435,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

šŸ† Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

šŸ’” Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Honda CB600F Hornet
ą§³700,000
VS
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
ą§³435,000

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
4-Stroke, SOHC
Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
4-Stroke, SOHC
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Wet, Multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Wet, Multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Honda
Royal Enfield
Brand
Honda
Royal Enfield
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Model Year
1998
2025
Model Year
1998
2025
Category/Type
Street Bike
Cruiser
Category/Type
Street Bike
Cruiser
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Status
Available (used)
Not Available
Status
Available (used)
Not Available
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Multiple (Fireball Red, Stellar Black, etc.)
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Multiple (Fireball Red, Stellar Black, etc.)
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead Acid
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead Acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Split Seat
Seat Type
Split
Split Seat
Handle Type
Standard
Cruiser Bar
Handle Type
Standard
Cruiser Bar
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Twin Downtube Spine
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Twin Downtube Spine
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Twin Tube
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Twin Tube

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
599.0
350.0
Displacement (cc)
599.0
350.0
Maximum Power
N/A
20.12
Maximum Power
N/A
20.12
Maximum Torque
N/A
27.00
Maximum Torque
N/A
27.00
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
20.12 HP
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
20.12 HP
Number of Cylinders
4
1
Number of Cylinders
4
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Bore
65.0
72.0
Bore
65.0
72.0
Stroke
45.2
85.8
Stroke
45.2
85.8
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
72 mm x 85.8 mm
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
72 mm x 85.8 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-Oil Cooled
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-Oil Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
TCI
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
TCI
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Single Cylinder
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Single Cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
15W50
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
15W50
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
10000
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
10000
Starting System
Electric
Electric Start
Starting System
Electric
Electric Start
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
0.105 HP/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
0.105 HP/kg
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
BS6
Emission Standard
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
BS6
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
No
Power Mode Indicator
No
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
2.0
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
2.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
15.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
15.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
15.0
35.0
Average Mileage
15.0
35.0
Mileage City
15
N/A
Mileage City
15
N/A
Mileage Highway
20
N/A
Mileage Highway
20
N/A
Load Capacity
180
180
Load Capacity
180
180
Battery Capacity
128.0
128.0
Battery Capacity
128.0
128.0
Range
270ā€“340 km (tank size dependent)
500 km (approx.)
Range
270ā€“340 km (tank size dependent)
500 km (approx.)
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
220226
120
Top Speed
220226
120
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
5 sec (approx.)
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
5 sec (approx.)
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
15 sec (approx.)
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
15 sec (approx.)
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
5
Number of Gears
6
5
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Ratios
6-speed
5-speed
Gear Ratios
6-speed
5-speed
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chain
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
20000
20000
Chain/Belt Life
20000
20000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2055
2140
Overall Length
2055
2140
Overall Width
745
845
Overall Width
745
845
Overall Height
1070
1140
Overall Height
1070
1140
Wheelbase
1425
1400
Wheelbase
1425
1400
Ground Clearance
140
170
Ground Clearance
140
170
Seat Height
790
765
Seat Height
790
765
Step-up Seat Height
790ā€“800 mm
765 mm
Step-up Seat Height
790ā€“800 mm
765 mm
Kerb Weight
198.0
191.0
Kerb Weight
198.0
191.0
Gross Weight
198
191
Gross Weight
198
191
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
2 kg (approx.)
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
2 kg (approx.)

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Size
296.0
300.0
Front Brake Size
296.0
300.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
270.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
270.0
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
Dual Channel
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
Dual Channel
Brake Pad Life
15000
15000
Brake Pad Life
15000
15000
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
40 m (from 80ā€“0 km/h)
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
40 m (from 80ā€“0 km/h)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
41mm Telescopic forks
Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
41mm Telescopic forks
Telescopic
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
Twin Shock
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
Twin Shock
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
130.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
130.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
80.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
80.0
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
100/90-19
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
100/90-19
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
140/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
140/70-17
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Varies
Ceat
Tyre Brand
Varies
Ceat
Tyre Life
20000
20000
Tyre Life
20000
20000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V
8Ah
Battery Rating
12V
8Ah
Battery Life
3
2
Battery Life
3
2
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
No
Battery Removable
Yes
No
Battery Replacement Cost
4000
20003000
Battery Replacement Cost
4000
20003000
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
Yes
USB Charging
No
Yes

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen with LED DRL
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen with LED DRL
Tail Light Type
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
LED
Tail Light Type
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
DRL
No
Yes
DRL
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Analog-Digital
Display Type
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Analog-Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Clock
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Yes
Digital
Trip Meter
Yes
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
Yes
Bluetooth Features
N/A
Navigation, Call Alerts
Bluetooth Features
N/A
Navigation, Call Alerts
Navigation
N/A
Yes
Navigation
N/A
Yes
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
Optional Windscreen
Wind Protection
Minimal
Optional Windscreen
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Mid-set
Forward
Footpeg Position
Mid-set
Forward
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
435000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
435000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
435000.00 BDT
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
435000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
4000050000
1500020000
Registration Cost
4000050000
1500020000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
1000015000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
1000015000
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Not available
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Not available
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
N/A
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
N/A
Service Cost
50008000
20003000
Service Cost
50008000
20003000
Running Cost
Medium
Moderate
Running Cost
Medium
Moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km (approx.)
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km (approx.)
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Limited
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Limited
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years/20,000 km
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years/20,000 km
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