Keeway V302C vs 2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Comparison

The Keeway V302C is a neo-retro bobber-styled motorcycle and it was launched in August 2022. As the name suggests, the Keeway V302C gets a V-twin engine, making it Keeway's second V-twin motorcycle in India. Prices for the Keeway V302C begin at Rs. 3.89 lakh, and it is offered with three colour options, each one offered with a different price tag. It gets a 298 cc V-twin engine at its heart. The V-twin puts out 29.1 bhp at 8,500 rpm, and 26.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and has a belt final drive instead of a chain. While there may not be a direct rival to the V302C, its unique design and an expensive proposition may deter buyers. Plus, Keeway is not exactly a known brand in India and that could hamper the sales of the model too.

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will not just be a replacement for the Thunderbird 350 in India, but has been developed as a global product. According to Royal Enfield, it will be sold in India and will also cover the markets of Thailand, Europe and North America. It has been developed with learnings and knowledge from the flagship 650 Twins, which is apparent in the refinement levels and engineering. With smoother and livelier performance, the new RE Meteor 350 is perhaps the best 350 cc engine.