Indian Scout VS Super Meteor 650

[@yossidaniel76]

Thank you for daring to compare 2 different extremes, I am from Israel and own a Super Meteor and enjoy it. Here the price of the Inidan is 135% more expensive than the Super Meteor. In my opinion, the Super Meteor raised Royal by several levels in production quality and still managed to stay at a reasonable price.

[@BlackSniperElit]

Also from Israel, waiting to see the shotgun 650 and classic 650 before deciding. My favorite by far is the chrome continental Gt.

[@UshaUsha-re3gu]

Hope you're having great experience with the bike

[@bonjovi1354]

@@BlackSniperElit i am also saving money for the shotgun 650

[@RE-MOTOVERSE]

Yea also i support Palestine

[@bonjovi1354]

@@RE-MOTOVERSE no one cares ... Bugs deserve a good squash

[@Lee-70ish]

The suprising thing for me is Enfields are constantly getting compared with bikes that cost 2 or 3 times the price . To me that says alot about just how good Enfields are these days.

[@matt59fire]

Exactly. Just bought my first bike. And it's the super meteor 650. I love it

[@gafich]

Thanks for your video! I tried both bikes and I am going to buy the super meteor. Of course the Indian is more powerful and has more torque, but this is especially noticeable in highways and with a passenger, which is not my main purpose. I feel the RE more fun to ride, very good front suspension and I was surprised with the easy handling (I come from a sport naked). However, the main reason is that, considering the price, I think that the super meteor is more in line with the "custom" philosophy. I want a cheap reliable bike with cheap accessories to play with. If I buy the Indian I will have to have it "untouched" for the rest of her days!

[@adthedragonchannel659]

Actually i am happy to see people all-over the world loves our indian bikes .... Tnx for the precious response of our bikes .love form india🇮🇳

[@RG-iw4c]

Hr jgh mt hga kro Dusro ko achcha nhi lgta tarif kro to sirf bike ki.without say indian

[@heavenlypot]

@@RG-iw4c Kuch nahi haga. Overreact mat kar.

[@RG-iw4c]

@@heavenlypot bhai lgta h Mujhe pta h Tum kitna bhi proud indian bolo Bahr k indian ko pasandnhi krte Hmare product ko bhi y face krna pdta.

[@heavenlypot]

@@RG-iw4c Haan tabhi toh ache products bana ke Hume humari image sudharni hogi Bhai. Ye thodi ki ham batana hi band kar de ki ham Indian hain. Aur Aisa kuch nahi hai ki sab nafrat karte hai. Bohot log hain jo India se pyar bhi karte hain. Asliyat mai negativity zyada visible hoti hai aur jaldi spread hoti hai.

[@RG-iw4c]

@@heavenlypot maine dekha h tbhibol rha hu. Indian ko comments krne nhi aate Shi way h ki aap product ki tarif kro Koi negative bole to bhi like Its good bike i have no problem Krke kisi ke negetive ko positive kr dobina lde. Indian products or hindu religion In do mamlo me indian kabhi glt way m comments krte h jo shi way m nhi hote Ab socho Pakistani product ho koi Or vo khe product ki bjay i proud Pakistani Hmari company india m chha gyi gyi bla bla To hme bura lgega But vo sirf product ki tarif kre To vo multply hoga Marketing hogi. Itna sa frk h

[@RocketMan_Moto]

Good video. I got blasted (mostly by RE owners) for daring to pitch the Interceptor against the Triumph Speed Twin, but I still believe it’s a valid comparison. Everything is a competitor to everything else👍

[@BikesILike]

Totally agree RM, we all have a wide variety of tastes and budgets. It's very easy to get blasted on the internet for daring to express an opinion. :)

[@rajeevpande4287]

Rider backrest is now available as an aftermarket add-on. Great review. That a RE is being compared to an Indian, is a great compliment to RE for creating this bike. I own a Super Meteor, and absolutely love it! After owning a RE Bullet 350 for 30+ years, I'm somewhat partial to RE and proud to own the best bike by RE as on date!😀

[@_Jacob_Mathew]

Hey could you link a good one ?

[@ben9l351]

backrest for pillion rider only

[@hughphillips1427]

In the UK I know some people have changed Royal Enfield’s to Hagon shocks, they say the ride is much better.

[@ajb08]

If ROYAL ENFIELD carry on building their bikes to the same quality as the Super Meteor, new additions will soon be Indian 'money'. Value for money the Super Meteor is an excellent buy, well done to ROYAL ENFIELD. A very good honest video, fair play. 👍

[@slawomirkulinski]

Yes and no. They will diversify their offer (and they do) but remember they are building bikes for India. This means smaller budget but also massive demand. They can afford making bikes cheaper. They sell twice as much bikes than Kawasaki they can afford to cut the price without sacrificing quality.

[@phoenix3580]

I swear if the meteor 650 came with a belt drive I would have totally bought it over the scout. I'm surprised others have similar dilemma.

[@farracuda]

They are both nice looking bikes and if cash is no object, I would lean towards the Indian based on the torque. The only way to really know which bike suites us better, is to do what you have done and ride both bikes. Great comparison Paul.

[@paulstratton1296]

Thanks for getting this detailed comparison Paul. I hope you are feeling better and the rest of the family too. We all appreciate your honest appraisal of both bikes. I had a call from the Adelaide Dealership this week that they finally have a Super Meteor available for test rides - so I am going to take them up on the offer. As you said, everyone is different and all that matters is choosing the bike that makes you enjoy the ride. 👍

[@BikesILike]

We're all on the mend thanks Paul. Just need to build up my strength again, I keep losing weight and condition every time I have a setback. Have now lost 18 kg in the last 4 months, it needs to stop! Hopefully I can have a good run now and start putting some weight back on. Fingers crossed. Enjoy your test ride!

[@davidcoleman4941]

Hi Paul I've ridden both, but as I've read in some of the comments on this video, people need to remember not only the price difference but the build quality and targeted market. Indian has done a brilliant job as has Royal Enfield, but Royal Enfield will always be cheaper.

[@ChadWinters]

its a good point about how the bike rides at or below the speed limit. I don't go much over 5 MPH over the speed limit ever and so many bike reviews have nothing to do with how I ride. Don't care how it feels at 120MPH

[@saddle8bag]

Just depends how badly you feel the need to speed. If you don't, you can save a lot of cash. And that's just on tickets!

[@roberthocking9138]

Mark and the crew at Ballarat are excellent to deal with, I bought my classic 350 there last year. Great video

[@boomwindsurfing2744]

What an awesome video and review. I’m a software engineer and your metrics comparison appealed the data analytics side of my brain. I’m liking to change bikes in the Sprjng next year (I’m in Scotland) and moving from my first bike to a bigger bike. From all the research I’ve done for what I want the Royal Enfield SM 650 is tucking all the boxes. Your video’s really helped in reaffirming my thinking. Cheers Paul

[@BikesILike]

Glad you liked it!

[@VipinMohan22]

I own a supermeteor too, and as said, the rear suspension is stiff, wish there was a lil bit more ground clearance to set it at a softer setting or swap out the suspension all together. If you do get to modify the suspensions, hope you'll update the same

[@frankwehowsky5058]

I like the maturity with your videos 📹 you already have

[@just-dl]

Thank you for the details! Some of the comparisons, like rider position, are deal killers. And while there’s so much I like about the Scout, I’d want the upright seating of the SM650. But, with your commentary, I feel I understand both bikes better! Excellent presentation! All the best.

[@rjh2772]

No comparison to the Indian Scout hands down the Indian beats them all.

[@slawomirkulinski]

13:00 absolutely agree. This was highlighted by many youtubers. Fast fix is to set rear to highest setting, but in the end I will order something from Hitchcock's Motorcycles. 13:40 there is a screen in more premium version of Super Meteor (e.g. Celestial Blue) which also comes with cruiser seat and back rest for pillion. 13:50 to be honest for beginner rider I would suggest Meteor 350/Classic 350/Bullet 350, they really teach you how motorcycle works. They are more agile, easier to turn around. When I was doing my first 3000 miles on my Bullet I could feel that I am learning that bike and the bike is learning me. On Super Meteor it was bit of, oh whatever, you want to ride me on with a gentle rumble on 2000rpm, sure. Bullet 350 will educate you quick how you should change your gears. 13:56 for sure Indian will suit highways/motorways while digging through a curly village roads with occasional mud left by a tractor, that's for smaller bike for sure. I am curious how Indian compares in maintenance. Royal Enfields are designed to be maintained by their owners which is not a surprise when we think that this bike came from India.

[@jakexe3009]

I took both for a test ride this weekend, except a scout bobber. I was very disappointed in the scout, while the engine was great. The rest of the bike just didn't feel great to ride. I was very impressed with the Enfield. Definitely shot up my list of cruisers to buy.

[@Gcollie3810]

As someone who is 6'5" I can say the Indian scout is actually surprising! Yes it is small for someone my size however with the extended controls and seat it's actually quite adequate for a long ride (3 day tour down the great ocean road!). I've recently upgraded to a bigger bike for my frame so my Scout is actually up for sale and as a selling point, it's a cracking bike, quite easy to make your own. After an exhaust and tune, the Scout pulls way ahead of the Meteor with power as well.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Wait till you must work on it.Tranny inside of engine cases with no access without splitting the cases.The Enfield is a better bike by far.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Why must everyone have more power instead of enough to do the job ?

[@Gcollie3810]

@@deltabluesdavidraye "enough" is really subjective. I feel it's enough power to get out of trouble without having to wait for it to "wind up" as was described with the Enfield. I'm not knocking the bike, but as a Scout owner, I would 100% recommend this bike to anyone. The only issue I've ever experiences is customizing. I feel there is quite a limit on parts we can get here in Australia which results in having to pay importation and shipping for even the most basic things. Other than that, the low height gives you the feeling you are more planted in the bike, particularly in corners and because of the power, long trips you sit on low RPM's, which is fine for fuel. The addition of cruise control makes this an extremely comfortable bike. As for the power, I would much rather have it and not use it, than want it and not have it. The Enfield might be a fine bike, but strongly disagree it's a better bike.

[@detachedloop1004]

Scout doesn't need any work to get ahead of super meteor with power 😅

[@actionman5311]

RE Interceptor 650 would be better option compared to super meteor 650 (because of weight)

[@ben9l351]

not for me as a 71 year old and seat height

[@jimmyb4982]

Fair comparison. That beard is marvelous!

[@TheMotociclist]

Lovely video. In between this 2 bikes, i will put the Vstrom 1000, witch ive chooosed. Same power and torque as the Indian, more comfortable for me personal, add a 5cm lower kit….im 167 cm. All the Best !

[@Hbubera]

Super Meteor is budget friendly & woth of every penny...& Even resale value ratio is also much better than scout .... Without a doubt I will prefer Super Meteor over Scout 👍🏻

[@BobKhan.]

Thanks for a great review. I got the S.Meteor last month and loving it as a returning/beginner rider. The only thing missing as u mentioned is the back rest and may be a little higher handle bar for that relaxed cruiser riding position.

[@sdefiel3719]

When I was serious about maybe buying the Scout soon after it came out, comfort was not a word I could have used to describe it. The rear travel was harsh and limiting, the brakes were wooden and the ergos were ~Idonknow~ not for me. Damn, it was fun and fast though. I could see a nice set of black Bassanis on the Scout. Cool. I bought another Harley tour instead. Happy as a clam. I appreciate the styling of all the REs. I bought a Hemi some time later and she was great. So I had a Harley to cruise and a Himi for the rough stuff. Fine, but you mentioned a bike that could handle both. Two years ago I bought the KTM 390 Adventure and MAN! what a fun flippin' bike that is. Cheap, fast, comfortable, and light ... so damn light! Last week I got stuck between two deep ruts, (front tire in one, rear tire in the other rut and my skid plate resting tightly in the middle). Oh sugar, this could be a toughy. No, I simply got a handle on the seat, lifted the bike up and neatly set the rear tire in the other rut and off I went. That may sound silly, but that light weight is a game changer when your sliding backwards down a steep muddy hill or laying on your side in a shifting sand dune. Ooops, I've gone off, haven't I? Sorry ... when's your bike coming again? Health okay? thx S

[@BikesILike]

Bikes comes next week S! Getting back on top of things health wise. 👍

[@lordbenjenstark3792]

Thank you for this video. I've been considering both bikes for my first bike (more specifically a Scout 60). Even though they aren't over here yet big thanks from Texas!

[@mociczyczki]

supermeteor fo me cos is more nimble lighter i do t care so mmuch about power as long as thers enough for road aplicstion where superemeteor have enough 👌🏻.

[@friktionrc]

The difference in power when shown in the acceleration comparison reminds me of what the yanks like saying, namely- ‘there’s no replacement for displacement’ 😂 Great comparison- but purely because of price, it’s the REnfield for me.

[@MzLunaCee]

Indian is just the alternative to paying Harley tax. Enfield is fun, affordable and back to what a bike should be.

[@MrAndrew1953]

A big problem with the Indian Scouts is the lack of rear cylinder deactivation,especially in Melbourne with our Melbourne public works traffic jams.

[@MrAndrew1953]

@@michaelmurdock4607 I saw a recent ride day review of an Scout Rogue and the reviewer said it was a problem. The group was stopping regularly for photo ops. In his summary the reviewer said it was a very real problem Indian have to do something about.

[@mamjack6134]

One is named after them, the other is made by them

[@Meenapehelwan]

I owns a Super meteor 650 and my god what the grunt and power of this bike

[@liquiddarkness7882]

Many thanks for such an amazing comparison, to the point and very comprehensive.

[@Meenapehelwan]

I started for indian springfield darkhorse and completed the quest with the SM 650...Awesome bike

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Its too bad that Indian doesn't have a more fun to hear exhaust in their bikes,, after that much money everyone seems to have to soend more on a pipe upgrade.. I think i like the Rogue's handlebars better, but I alsi wish they had better suspension for ny old back I think a Chief or Suoer Chief would be more my liking, and i don't think anything looks as good as an Indian with rhat big ol engine

[@bobawatsit]

If you are a serious cyclist, changing a few parameters is not out of scope, so change the handle bars , foot peg heights, the front shock oil weight, drive sprockets >>> all of a sudden you have a much different feel of bike, >>>> suited to YOU

[@subhankarchaudhury901]

Good to see a comparison between 650cc and 1100cc bike though unjustified assessment but from price angle definitely super meteor is the winner as it forced u to compare 😊😊👍

[@Fernando90054]

This marvelous machines called motorcycles, for the ones passionate about them, really turn our heads up side down and up again! Both bikes have their something about them. If you try both, then you can see and face the dilemmas…several yeah 😅 I have one principle. What can do more, can do less of course. But the opposite, in general is not true. So, if one has all the conditions , Experience, money, skills and availability, just to enunciate a few attributes, go immediately for the bigger and best option 👌🏻 Thanks bill, nice video as usual 🙌

[@garywood5359]

Great video, beautifully argued. I was looking at the RE, but after siting on it I didn't really like it. I'm trying to decide between a Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S and a RE GT Continental. Two different bikes but I already have a KLR 650 which I enjoy on and off road. Do you have any experience on either of these two bikes. My second bike is for fun around town, I take the KLR touring because I do a lot of dirt. Cheers Gary.

[@BikesILike]

Thanks Gary. I haven't ridden either unfortunately but I will make it a goal to test ride the Continental GT when I can. Jeremy the Indian tech at Ballarat actually owns and rides a Vulcan S and he loves his. Everyone I've spoken to who's owned a Vulcan S has really liked it.

[@roguecheddar]

My wife has a 2918 Vulcan S, and it is a great bike, very adaptable with adjustable pegs, different bars and seats for the best ergonomics for you. She won't let me ride it, but the few times I have, it has plenty of giddyup with that parallel twin 650. I think the redline is 9500, so it will move when you want it to. Very reliable.

[@slawomirkulinski]

Each bike has its own type of roads. I have two bikes Bullet 350 (20hp) and Super Meteor 650 (48hp). Bullet is in the UK where I have a higher chance to get back roads with a lot of curves. I absolutely love 350 on these roads. Super Meteor is in Poland/Germany, a lot of flatlands with bigger straight roads. I know that Bullet wouldn't be fun here just because it's top speed is 72mph. Super Meteor fits into low country long journeys perfectly. I guess Indian is made for interstate roads which is completely different environment than English back roads or European flatlands.

[@lindsaysbrana5419]

There are three levels in the SM range….Astral, inter stellar and Celestial being the top range with a completely different seat…and fly screen….maybe the touring seat might’ve been better suited to you Comparing the SM to the interceptor and intercontinental GT is not equal….three completely different bikes

[@roguecheddar]

Indian all the way, best bang for the buck. You could have dropped a significant price by going with the Scout 60, still 70 hp and it would easily walk all over the Meteor. I own an Indian Springfield and it is spectacular. Cruiser Heaven, all day, every day. I do however have to give Royal Enfield some props, they've come a long way in quality, and some of their models are quite nice looking.

[@marcjohnson7734]

When you're riding along on your run in super meteor with the suspension all bedded in at 100k and a Indian scout pulls along side ,I know which rider will have the biggest grin,the one with the extra 9k in his back pocket 🎉

[@kristianbowering9690]

I absolutely love the super meteor and I’m going to buy one, but make no mistake, if I could afford a scout the meteor wouldn’t get a second glance That being said, the fact that the meteor is being compared to a bike twice as expensive and twice as powerful is an absolute testament to the improvements Enfield have made in the last couple of years!

[@thomasbordelon4149]

Apples and oranges mostly but the idea that the Super Meteor can hold its own so well, is incredible. Trying to compare an Indian Scout to say a Ural 650 or a classic Honda CB650 would just be a joke. Royal Enfield deserves much respect.

[@Lordturisas1]

People buy the Scout for aesthetics and the engine. It's one of the most uncomfortable bikes I've ever ridden, but that didn't stop me from buying a Scout Bobber.

[@SeachGateINDIA]

Every home in India has a Royal Enfield. Why? Because of their par excellence after sales service for over the years Superb quality bike Light on the pocket Affordable replacement parts Fantastic service 👍👌🙏🇮🇳

[@kdsowen2882]

You give a very 'considered' analysis in your reviews . Maybe it's an age-thing , as I completely-agree with your review of these-bikes . Both provide an enjoyable-experience for different-reasons and RE very-much went out of there-way to create Fun-bikes , which will leave a lasting-impression on new-riders . Dave NZ

[@BikesILike]

Thanks Dave!

[@friktionrc]

Def agree about the ‘new rider’ thing. I’m currently torn in what bike to get - and after narrowing it down between two brands, Suzuki and Royal Enfield I’m spoilt for choice with both. With Suzuki they have the sports bike thing and I’ve always hankered after a Gen2 Hayabusa but then I grew up in the 1970s and 1980s so loved scramblers - so when RE released the International and I saw folks modding it to scrambler look and then the Scram 411 came out…..I’m loving the Royal Enfield more and more….and now this, SuperMeteor 650 …if they ever release a Scram 650 I think I’ll explode 😂 Decisions decisions

[@BikesILike]

@@friktionrc I believe there is an all new RE Scram 450 coming very soon. ;)

[@BikesILike]

@@friktionrc I believe there is an all new RE Scram 450 coming very soon. ;)

[@tricovthelite4234]

Good content, Didn't realise the Enfield was made from IRON!!, that's a lot of weight for not a lot of go....

[@reidspeed77]

For puwa powa and getting to the Cape it's the native American feather head...but for value ,and just getting away from the Mrs,it's Geronimo the feather bed Indian all day ✋HOW

[@thomfrost2594]

I'm not sold on the looks of the Super Meteor.😕😕😕😕😕😕

[@thomasweirs1971]

Great review, thanks for taking the time! I am a returning rider and have been looking at RE's for while. Last year, i made it to a dealership and found the Interceptor 650 is physically too small for my 6', 210lb frame. Thought i looked like a gorilla riding a football. The Super Meteor looks bigger and may be the answer. The other bike i'm closely comparing it to is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic which i do fit on. Do you have any experience with the Vulcan 900? Thanks!

[@BikesILike]

I owned the Vulcan Vaquero 1700 and have sat on the Vulcan 900 at the dealership but never had the opportunity to test ride one. I did find the 900 classic to be comfortable and roomy for my 6'1" frame.

[@MaybeFactor]

Hey, that's where I bought my bike too! Easy decision for me, as the Indian isn't LAMS approved.

[@flatcapcaferacer]

If you go back to the 2015-2016 and look at the Triumph America and look at the Super Metor 650 and tell me that don't look brothers. As I remember the Triumph America had 61 horsepower maybe a few pounds less than the Super Metor. The Triumph was a 360 degree aircooled twin with a 5.1 gallon tank. I'm not sure how much a low mileage 2015 America would be but it probably be priced very fairly, as another alternative. Very nice and through comparison between the Scout and Super Metor Paul.👍

[@BikesILike]

Thanks Jerry! I actually owned the Triumph America. The Meteor 650 has better ergonomics right out of the box. I did a lot of mods like reshaping the seat, new handlebars etc but I could never get comfortable on the Triumph America.

[@guyfuller1369]

If re-sale value is a factor, from a percentage consideration I’m guessing the Scout gets the nod. And speaking of Indian motorcycles, shouldn’t you be getting your new one soon?

[@BikesILike]

If all goes well I pick it up next week Guy! It's in the country right now. ;)

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

No the R.E. has better resale value than the Indian.

[@guyfuller1369]

@@deltabluesdavidraye That surprises me. Good to know.

[@oneononehiggo7921]

Could you put stage,s on the 650 considering cheaper bike adding power to it maybe still cheaper 🤔

[@BikesILike]

Yes you can! There are a few 865 cc Big Bore kits available for the 650 cc engine. accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/cylinder/44214

[@ben9l351]

Or you can replace the whole exhaust assemble, get a high flow air filter and fit an SS cam and yippee somewhere between 8 to 10 HP increase puts it close to a 900 triump

[@Patriotic_Hindu]

Hey can anyone tell me how to get hands on a new Indian Scout or Indian Scout Bobber because Indian have stopped it's production but I want to buy a brand new one because it's going to be my first bike and even tho Super Metro is nice I'll not buy it because I live in India and RE is pretty common over here and I'm mostly looking for powerful bilke and also a unique one (Just a young lad's addiction towards status than comfort to impress a few girls in college 😅😅)

[@RobertTrombley-g6l]

I owned an Indian scout 60 for 3 years best bike I ever owned.sold due to emigrating!

[@andrewmitchell2313]

Nice comparison of the 2 bikes I’ve narrowed it down to…

[@santoshiyer78]

If Enfield starts manufacturing bikes with same specs as the Indian i am pretty sure the pricing will also be 20-25 % lesser.

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

How is super chief ergonomically for a 6’2” rider?

[@TheMotociclist]

Prices in Sweden today 21/06/2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S 87000 sek- Indian scout 196000 sek Honda Rebel 500 85000 sek Royal Super Meteor 95000 sek In my opinion, at least here in Sweden, we have better options. I think that the Super Meteor is too expensive

[@MerinNakarmi]

I am planning to get a Vulcan!

[@randyholland2700]

I still don't know the answer to your initial question "why am I making this video?" So let's see... the bike that cost twice as much does everything twice as well. Jolly good! What amazes me is that you're still riding at your age God save the Queen old boy!

[@I-Libertine]

I am a longtime Scout owner. I believe the 350 Meteor is a better second bike in the garage; the 650 is too close in performance and character to the 1133 Scout (though the Scout clearly outperforms it). I can definitely see the comparison and think it's useful. But if I were buying a humble knockabout, it woukd be the 350.

[@Kevn37]

Go for a standard 350

[@leewarry8641]

How about comparing them to the new revteck sporty

[@stevenhallam3477]

I don’t understand why you would compare these two? As you state it’s twice the price and twice the cc. Apples with apples

[@GOP0000]

Is Indian scout really Indian??? 😂😂

[@glynhannaford7332]

I am surprised that you consider the Scout to be worth twice the price of the Super Meteor. Obviously I respect your opinion about that. However, whilst your comparison comments support the Scout costing a bit more, those comments don't go far enough to support the Scout costing double.

[@SaurabhSingh-lr8tt]

Why on earth would you compare a cruiser that is double the power to an entry-level cruiser again? But anyways, it was a nice video, lot of information and good to know that Super Meteor 650 is in the talks!.

[@derTJAY]

RE's bikes are reasonably priced, aligning with what one would expect for a non-track motorcycle. Given the advancements in manufacturing technology with the assistance of machinery and robots compared to 50 years ago, motorcycle prices, especially from manufacturers like Harley Davidson, should not have exceeded 15k. I can get a brand new Dacia Duster for 17k. Motorcycles were traditionally considered a more economical alternative for enthusiasts and hobbyists compared to cars. However, the current pricing trends, with significant hikes over the last 5 years, border on insanity. How are motorcycles going head to head with cars? The industry, including prominent brands like Harley Davidson, may need to reassess pricing strategies to ensure motorcycles remain accessible to a broader range of people and RE is doing a great job at it imho.

[@lakshmishapsshivanegowdaps2201]

Hi sir Can I buy this bike royal Enfield super meteor 650

[@BikesILike]

Contact your local dealer ;)

[@pierremartin9048]

Good delta comparison

[@simongilbert2704]

well done ;;;;; all off what you say makes perfect sense ,,, the old saying --- you don't get something for nothing - comes into play , i have an scr950 which is cheap because royal enfield have undercut the scr , kawasaki w800 triumph 900 e.t.c. so there are some bargains out there [ uk ] . the indian range is improving , even though it totally relies on copying harley ;;;

[@roguecheddar]

If that were really true, all their models would have less suspension travel, less torque, less horsepower, less cruise control, less ride modes, less navigation, and less other many stock features to be good copies of Harley.

[@simongilbert2704]

@@roguecheddar yes , thats true , i am on about the way the low rider s was copied straight away [ style wise , ] , their mechanics are different ..

[@roguecheddar]

@@simongilbert2704 Actually, the new Chiefs are styled to fill the gap when Harley dropped the Dynas. A lot of people were really pissed about that. Indian listened and made a great choice stuffing the TS 116 in a smaller frame. The bike is phenomenal. Harley fucked up.

[@simongilbert2704]

@@roguecheddar yes , harley have lost it lately i think , they dropped the slim and low rider as well , the slim was mainly put together from bits of other models and was a high priced bike , - but they still ended it ,, madness ;;

[@kaushals4294]

Got little confuse as you were comparing Indian scout with RE Super Meteor 650 and you really like the ride and engine sound and other qualities of RE SM650 but in the end you thought RE INT or GT could be better than RE SM650. But anyways it was a nice video and personal choice. Wish RE introduce Shotgun 650 and only god knows when they will arrive in USA.

[@BikesILike]

I do like many bikes and the SM650 is great bike to ride but after thinking about it more I think I'd enjoy the more sporting nature of the Interceptor and GT more. That's the way I'd like to ride that engine. I hope you guys in the US get to see these new releases soon!

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Great 👍 comparison mate

[@BikesILike]

Thank you!

[@GapBahnDirk]

Just a comment. The Super Meteor has braided brake lines also....

[@हरिःव्योम]

RE must do a Kawasaki Vulcan specification at this price.. I am bought

[@tipturkey1283]

give a vstar 1300 a go if you havent before, its much nicer to sit on than the scout imo

[@specialized29er86]

It's the Royal Enfield for me and with a Charlie Chihuahua doggy crate on the back just like my 2020 Classic 500 and Kawasaki KLR650..

[@noelbrown6771]

One thing I would like to ask is would you venture a guess on rhe Super Metors ability to carry a passenger? Both rider and passenger of medium builds.

[@BikesILike]

I think the Meteor 650 would do alright with a medium sized passenger. Just don't expect to get anywhere in a hurry.

[@noelbrown6771]

@@BikesILike Thanks for that. I like to cruise. Never in a hurry. I'm just uncomfortable, when a bike can't get me out of trouble, with the crazy SOCAL drivers around here . (:

[@flhfd1703]

I only got mine back from the first service on Tuesday, but yes, it can carry a passenger. I ride exclusively with a pillion and now that I can rev it somewhat more I can say it handles the passenger easily. Of course you need to rev it a bit higher but first country lane overtaking maneuvers went without a problem. I would definitely recommend the touring seat, though.

[@Mrflymess]

You say you would open up the exhaust pipe on the Indian. What does that mean? What bike has a rider backrest? Never heard of such a thing. Is the Indian LAMS compliant & therefor suitable for learner riders?

[@BikesILike]

Open up = Make louder. Slip ons maybe.

[@mikeh4686]

@@BikesILike Or just drill out 1st set of plugs in each pipe.

[@BikesILike]

@@mikeh4686 I did that on my Vulcan Vaquero ;)

[@gopikrishnan890]

Indian price in India is some 10 times meteor or so. Woo...

[@nicholaspratt7934]

Super Meteor 650 rear shocks are too soft and bottom out making it a firm ride, counter intuitively they need to be on position 3 or 4 and 5 for if a pillion on board.

[@randyholland2700]

Blimey! That made in India Royal Enfield looks and feels just like it was made in the late 60s or early 70's. It looks like some of the parts came off of the very bikes from back then that we're still left in a dusty ol box somewhere. LOL!

[@thatantimatter]

What is the logic of comparing bikes which differ in cc, torque ans horsepower?

[@BikesILike]

I felt like it.

[@gaz-gemw5801]

Hi ya Bill, have a wonderful day,take care 😊😊😊😊🇬🇧👍🏻

[@BikesILike]

Thanks Gaz, you too mate!

[@johnharris7353]

Over here Scouts are a dime a dozen, plenty of used for as low as $6500.00 .people must get tired of them for some reason. No used RE here. I don't think they sell well here US. Not enough power, that's why I won't buy one. I luv the way they look! As for cruisers, there is 50 billion used ones for sale pretty cheap, most with huge jumbo engines. Yzf's, almost none used sport touring, not many used.

[@Kingjames313]

What about the Shot Gun 650?

[@BikesILike]

Test riding it this week. It's only just arrived in Australia.

[@ImMorpheus-ng1dm]

Kawasaki vulcan s also comes at same price as the royal enfield meteor 650 but kawasaki vulcan s on some other level

[@rogerdepretto440]

The Indian does have a fuel low light gives you 20kms

[@tomlibero3780]

The Enfield is about 40 kilos too heavy for me for its class and engine. It's a pity, because it's pretty in itself and will surely find many buyers. Cheers!

[@ben9l351]

I am 71 I could not deal with the Interceptor because it was top heavy but the super meteor was no problem. I weigh 63 kilos

[@tripix-_-1014]

Can u do a honda cb125r height video? I really need it

[@BikesILike]

Have added it to the list.

[@jeffruebens8355]

For power, handling and reliability per dollar, one of the big 4 Japanese riceburner companies is probably the best except the sort of goofy looks. Hardleys and Injuns have aimed their low seat heights at a Muricans that are short with a thick wallet to waste more on Murican made.

[@tinman3586]

The Meteor just doesn't compare on performance. In the United States, like some other countries I'm sure, motorcycles are luxury toys. So performce and style tend to win out over affordability. I have an Indian Scout Rogue, but I've considered adding a Royal Enfield Classic 350 to my garage as a second, commuter bike.

[@amlanswain]

Biggest challenge with Royal Enfield is their pathetic after sales service. I have bought 3 RE's in the last 10 years, latest one being the Interceptor, the service just doesn't seem to improve at all. Finally shifted to Triumph, their service is spectacular.

[@BikesILike]

Thanks for the info, that's disappointing. Do you think it was a dealer specific thing?

[@Mezzershmit]

waiting scout bobber:) please compere with indian scout

[@rogerdepretto440]

Indian scout get 240kms per tank. On average.

[@johfu4705]

I get 220km on my Indian Scout 2021

[@rogerdepretto440]

@@johfu4705 that would be when the idiot light comes on. You should get another 20km after that. By rights.