Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

The Super Meteor 650 is Royal Enfield's cruiser built on an entirely new chassis but shares the 650cc parallel-twin engine from the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650.

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Starts at INR 4,02,965 ex-showroom and goes up to INR 4,36,685.

What this motorcycle is?

The Super Meteor 650 is what began Royal Enfield’s second chassis platform which soon expanded with the Shotgun 650 and then the Classic 650.

Royal Enfield introduced the Super Meteor as a cruiser with the typically long and low profile, although, the seat height of 740 mm is not really low enough from a traditional cruiser perspective. But the chassis is indeed designed for relaxed ergonomics and riding experience which is expected out of a cruiser.

The Super Meteor 650 continues to use the same 650cc parallel-twin air-oil-cooled engine with an SOHC architecture and 4-valve for each cylinder. It produces 47 PS of power at 7,250 RPM and 52,3 NM of torque at 5,650 RPM. This engine is known for its smooth and absolutely linear power delivery for an uninterrupted surge forward. Since its debut in the Interceptor in 2018, this engine has proven itself for reliability and dependable performance, and it is indeed the best engine that Royal Enfield has ever made in its more than 100 years of history.

Royal Enfield has equipped this motorcycle with competitive Showa suspension with upside-down forks at the front and a pair of shockers at the back. The Super Meteor 650 has been known to deliver stable and confidence inspiring handling but the rear shockers are setup a bit hard for bad roads.

The highest-spec Super Meteor 650 comes with a standard touring package which consists of a single touring seat for prolonged comfort, a windshield, and a backrest. The bike weighs 240 kg wet and has a fuel tank capacity of 15.7 litres.

Does the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has any rivals?

Not at this moment. The Super Meteor 650 stands alone against other manufacturers in its segment. However, you could consider other 650cc motorcycles from Royal Enfield as they all have the same engine so far, especially the Shotgun 650 and the Classic 650 that also share the same chassis.

Also, many people see the current range of RE 650s as extremely affordable alternatives to Triumph’s Bonneville lineup, which is appropriate. That said, Bonnevilles are visibly much more premium (as they should be) and offer greater performance with their 900cc and 1200cc engines putting them in an entirely separate segment. Anyone who strictly wants a Bonneville should still get one.

Is there a Motoring Pulse review of the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

Yes, you may check out our extensive review of the Super Meteor 650 on our YouTube channel.

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Specification

Engine and Transmission

647.95cc parallel-twin

Short-stroke engine with 78 mm bore x 67.8 mm stroke

Air-oil-cooled

4-valve per cylinder

SOHC

47 PS @ 6,250 RPM

52.3 NM @ 5,650 RPM

6-speed gearbox with slip-assist clutch

Dimensions

Wet weight: 240 kg

Fuel tank: 15.7 litres

Seat height: 740 mm

Chassis, Wheels and Brakes

Steel tubular spine frame

100/90 19-inch front and 150/80 16-inch rear

Showa 43 mm non-adjustable telescopic forks with pre-load adjustable twin rear shockers

320 mm front disc with 2-piston caliper

300 mm rear disc with 2-piston caliper

Dual channel ABS

Electronics

LED headlight and tail light,

Analog-digital display with separate Tripper navigation