Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Interceptor 650 Review | Better Commuter, Tourer To Buy?| BikeWale

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Which one would you buy between the #SuperMeteor650 and the #Interceptor650? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

[@halfhuman6329]

Gt 650 ⚡

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

@@halfhuman6329 ohh, why?

[@rajkumarpaul70]

Interceptor 650

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

@@rajkumarpaul70 ok.

[@KayIvins]

I am a 70 year old woman living in the UK. I have a 350 Meteor that I love and ride regularly. Great bike !!!! I would have a Super Meteor without any hesitation if I had the money. Unfortunately, being retired and only on the pathetic state pension doesn't allow any chance of me having a Super Meteor. As it is, I used up my savings to treat myself to the 350 Meteor. Totally worth it !!!! So, to answer your question, the Super Meteor every time.

[@Rohitjaen]

Never stop dreaming. You never know when your wish may come true 💯🥂

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

We can totally resonate with your spirit for motorcycling. Keep manifesting. Ride safe.

[@Only_Mannil22_Sharma]

hi

[@ELECTROMARINEMANIA]

Madam I have interceptor650 the engine very beautiful like triumph

[@abymathew295]

At 70 you are riding a Meteor 350.??? You should get a KTM 1290 Super Duke R...💪💪💪💪

[@michaeljoseph4492]

Here in the States I would have a use for both. INT for commuting and city rides. The Super Meteor for highway and country back roads. Best all rounder, is the Interceptor for me.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Well said sir.

[@andreastomblin2137]

Hands down the interceptor for me. Bought mine December 2022 and loving it. What a great bike! very nice video.

[@PawlMangasColoradas]

I have the INT650 here in USA and it is super fun to ride! I enjoy riding around the backroads of Pennsylvania.

[@madbikerider1]

I’m a retired man and have been riding an Interceptor 650 for the past 2 years. With a handlebar riser and an improvised seat, long distance riding is alright but has space for improvement. I’ll be trying the super meteor once it is available for a test ride near me. But listening here to the performance on rough roads, I might be reluctant to change I have ridden Himalayan in Leh Ladakh last year and found it to be the best one for me. Waiting for the twin Himalayan……..

[@riderallanlouis]

Super meteor is a great bike, but not practical for Indian roads where potholes and speed breakers are everywhere... I ride a Himalayan and waited for this Super meteor 650 but disappointed because of low ground clearance my friends are complaining about

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok 👍🏼

[@siddharthpan1]

The Black Editions for Interceptor have been launched in the UK, which bring in the long-awaited alloys, matte-blacked body paint, and LED Headlights amongst a few other things. That should even things out more between the Interceptor and the Super Meteor. Waiting for a couple more months when RE launches them in India as well

[@soaruk3697]

Look shite........

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Good point. However, these are yet to be launched here.

[@siddharthpan1]

@@BikeWaleOfficial Agreed! It would be a complete bust if they RE doesn't launch them in India at all. But that would seem very unlikely, given it's wide adoption levels in its home market.

[@siddharthpan1]

@@soaruk3697 Oh yes. They look really bad compared to the spoke ones. Completely kills the retro build. But then again considering the nature of Indian roads, it's a necessity

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

@@siddharthpan1 They will definitely launch these in India. Let’s see when they launch it.

[@ishandas72]

As per my opinion value for money will be interceptor, because they have same engine. However interceptor is 40kg lighter and ground clearance is 175mm.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Both are tremendous value when you consider the segments they operate in.

[@RevItUpMumbai]

RE slapping super stiff suspension to sort ground clearance problem is just annoying. Same with hunter 350 and now with super meteor. Was hoping for a better comfortable suspension to give that moving sofa feel but RE disappointment.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

If you are serious about the Super Meteor 650, then you should consider investing in a good after market rear suspension.

[@willhooke]

@@BikeWaleOfficial is there any that you recommend? I was hoping that the Super Meteor would have a plush ride, not a hard one 🤔

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

@@willhooke Not yet. But I think brands like YSS and Ohlins should soon come up with aftermarket solutions for the Super Meteor 650.

[@kiranb1510]

It's the same reason y i rejected ninja bikes 300 & 400 for pathetic ground clearance of super meteor.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok

[@VintageMotorcycles]

Great video and comparison. Same engine, cheaper, 40 kg lighter and higher. My choice is the Interceptor 650.

[@neilnair6089]

Thanks!

[@ankitkharat3409]

interceptor is still the champ!!!!!!!!!

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Not in all departments.

[@thewanderlustride]

Super Meteor 650 is truly something special from RE this time. Even a bullet hater like me had to take notice! I took a test ride recently and will soon publish the vlog!

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Awesome. Do share it with us.

[@thewanderlustride]

@@BikeWaleOfficial Certainly!... thanks!

[@saraths6893]

Nice video, good camera angles and editing , over all well done guys and thanks 🥰👍

[@devjayadeep1632]

Both are good at their own field

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Absolutely

[@prasanna5537]

The super meteor is a niche product from RE with all the basic modern needs. However, the interceptor still feels versatile and vfm. Waiting for the launch of alloys to make the package complete.

[@johnwalton6822]

I have had My Interceptor for about nine months (2022 model) The best choice I ever made. I cannot fault it. The build quality is spot on. Check out the new Goldstar, there is no comparison! So yes its the Interceptor every time.

[@martythemartian99]

It is still a difficult choice for someone who does not live in the city. Here in Oz, most of my distance riding will be on country roads and highways, more suited to the Super Meteor. While closer to home, the fun twisty roads leading into town would be a blast on the Interceptor. Pity I can't afford to have both... and maybe a Classic Signal for shopping trips. :)

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Haha, we can certainly feel you. It should come down to what genre of motorcycles do you love and wish to own. Then the choice will be simple.

[@titoavalostorrejon4275]

Maybe You can afford the Meteor 350. A great bike also

[@sp1550]

Interceptor 650 any day. I have done Nepal, Sikkim (Gurudongmar lake & Zero point), leh / Ladakh besides many other road trips. On road & off road Interceptor rules. High ground clearance, sturdy spoke wheels make it suitable for off road. I never had any problems. Yes, I did replace Interceptor seat with GT 650 seat which is more comfortable, added Gold Runway GR50X auxiliary lights, installed barkbusters and added 2nos 5 litres petrol tanks- one on each side on leg guards, raised handle bar besides other touring essential accessories. These additions make Interceptor more touring friendly.

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👍

[@surajp5725]

I started watching this channel recently . Love your content , very concise & upto the point . Currently I own a thunderbird X 350 cc, I certainly want to buy super meteor 650 in the future ♥️. I can't affor it right now 😅.

[@pratik.jaiswar]

Best wishes buddy 👍

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

All the best for your future purchase.

[@critterIMHO]

I like the look, and the bulk of the super meteor, but I need to have my feet under me so I can raise up and adjust my position, so the interceptor would get my money.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

You have a valid point.

[@rikijola9687]

Interceptor anyday It is my 1st bike and been two years going strong

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok sir.

[@akashghosh509]

Interceptor 650 my dream bike 🥺💖

[@neilmcintyre3904]

650 Interceptor, handles better, cheaper and a lot lighter. The 650 meteor is pretty but that's about it, pretty doesn't make for good riding

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Well, both are different motorcycles and serve a different purpose.

[@dolodoldol]

Waiting for Interceptor 650 alloy wheel which has already been launched in the UK.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Aren’t everyone of us is waiting for the INT/CGT 650 alloys version? Hope RE answers our prayers soon.

[@mikaelpettersson2389]

I tested the Super Meteor, but found it surprisingly uncomfortable. Now I know why! I'd go for the new version of the Interceptor with LED Headlamp.

[@motorwest]

Great comparison review, I just ordered a Super Meteor 650 !

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Thank you 😊

[@neilnair6089]

Thanks Nic!

[@ravigogoi]

Damn... Super Meteor is huge looking compared to Interceptor.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Yes, it indeed is.

[@manfromiddleast8770]

well i would like to see the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 with more chrome I am sure to will be awesome look and fast moving in the market

[@ben9l351]

its a no brainer when youre 71 and your feet dont touch the ground on the Interceptor = then add the top heavyness of it. SM is the obvious choice

[@karr1071]

I considered both of these bikes and ended up buying the interceptor! That being said I still think you can’t go wrong with either. And soon the Shotgun will be in the mix here in the USA

[@certified_baller]

Gotta be the interceptor for me, I was looking to buy a bike for fun rides occasionally and the interceptor feels more nimble and better in urban and rural areas, The super meteor's only appeal is that it is more masculine looking but its quite impractical for Indian roads. I would've appreciated a classic 650 a lot more.

[@barun9665]

If I can fit tubeless on interceptor and tripper navigation on it. I'm happy with interceptor always

[@rickhill6277]

I can’t wait for the Super Meteor to become available in the US. Love to give it a Test Ride. I think I would Love it!

[@Rohitjaen]

You certainly will 💯

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

You’d definitely love it in the US.

[@RanMachlof]

I will have them both if I got the money lol 😉

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Haha. Do let us know when you buy them both. 🤣

[@neilnair6089]

As you should! :D

[@Caledon1314]

I own an Interceptor and a Classic Reborn. I’ll keep riding both!

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok

[@Caledon1314]

Hi BikeWale, I had started to write you a longer post but got walked in on and had to get going. Thanks for posting the video. I guess I prefer the Brit Bike style and ride of the Interceptor and the Classic Reborn over the Cruiser style of the Super Meteor and Meteor. Royal Enfield are to be commended for serving both sets of preferences.

[@madhurao1120]

Excellent video. Great compilation of important differences. Thanks!

[@TheWriteFiction]

The Super Meteor should be here in Australia by now. What's keeping it? I sold off my 350 Meteor a little while ago so that I could ride something with a bit more guts and grunt. I'm dying to test ride the 650 Super.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Please check with your local dealerships. They should have some information

[@nodrog5150]

Thanks for that interesting in depth report. It will be down to the weight and price for me as I don't want to buy new! I'm 70 so why waste that extra money. There's plenty of S/H in the market. I've always fancied the Interceptor but I'm now torn between a T100 or the interceptor. 🤔🇬🇧👍🎸

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

You have a valid point.

[@trushall]

I had been waiting for SM650 for a long time, and although the bike looks impressive, the short ground clearance and stiffer suspension is keeping me back from choosing it over the Interceptor. Apart from this, it look great!!

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

It doesn’t scrape while riding solo. You’d have to be careful if you are riding with a pillion.

[@jfjacob]

I own INT 650, and love it compared to SM650 styles. Just, I am waiting to upgrade my INT 650 with allow wheels once RE launches the same.

[@KrishnaPrasad-hg2ip]

Alloy wheels doesn't suits interceptor I think,

[@Thotanthillaya]

2023 Interceptor comes with the additional features which are available on the super meteor Blacked Out Engine and Exhaust Alloy Wheels Switchgear and creature comforts. Eagerly waiting for the updated release.

[@pratik.jaiswar]

Hi Pratik, I see that in one of the 2023 blacked out Interceptor blogs, you have mentioned that the interceptor got launched in 2019. It actually launched in 2018.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Thanks for the correction.

[@rajaakashkumar7099]

Waiting for it 😆 thankyou so much bikeWale 🙏❤️

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Glad you liked our review. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@theg9750]

not a good video. a superb video! I haven't seen any reviewers showing exhaust notes like you included in the video. very good comparison video. thank you

[@shravank4700]

Interceptor 650 is my choice, as in India we see no road with any pot hole, heavy speed breakers, bumps n so on... so it would always Interceptor 650 for me in India but with a set of alloy wheels would be much appreciated n needed badly for all the existing owners and will also change the minds of many to buy the same one for them. We(existing 650 owners) request the RE to kindly understand our love towards 650 twins and our Pain in maintaining the same with a tube tyres, so please offer an alloy wheels to the same which all are waiting for...

[@AmanHanda007]

Interceptor any day 😌

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok

[@debashishborah7472]

I will go for super meteor ✌️

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

It’s a good choice, nonetheless.

[@togeika]

The Interceptor is an all around bike. I just wish it had a few more H.P. A bike that weighs 100lbs more should probably have a 750cc or 883cc engine. The Kawasaki Vulcan is probably the way I'd go instead for a lightweight cruiser. It is the same price with a stonger engine..

[@titoavalostorrejon4275]

I ll go for SM 650 as soon as ir arrives 👍

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Arrives where?

[@vyshakreghukumar995]

Any idea when the updated Interceptor and Continental GT would be launched?

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

No info yet. But they should be launched soon.

[@jagadeeshkumar516]

7:24 bird shit on the accelerator😂

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Eagle eyes 🤣

[@rounaksiddhapara6402]

Upgrading from thunderbird, which one should i get? Interceptor or super meteor?

[@neelavbarai7088]

The upcoming revamped #Interceptor650 would be my pick.

[@jackcinjohn665]

Sir I have one dout plz plz rply fr that oky! Sir still the baker express model is available in india or not????

[@ashishchakravarty100]

RE should fix the Wind screen issue.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

What issue? The buffeting issue can be easily solved with an extender.

[@Ichogil]

None...Wait for the Classic 650!😄

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Even that makes sense. But it’s still a year or more away.

[@Ichogil]

@@BikeWaleOfficial Good things come to those who wait!🙂

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

@@Ichogil Sure it does. Hope RE launches it soon.

[@rajpatankar9650]

Cool video with alot of information shared😉👍

[@shyguyaqua]

For long term Interceptor 650 is far better 👍👍

[@dnd5390]

What brand are your jackets ,very cool 😃

[@neilnair6089]

These are Viaterra Spencer jackets

[@dnd5390]

@@neilnair6089

[@racfunvlogs1425]

Interceptor is better than Super Meteor.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok 👍🏼

[@rajkumarpaul70]

There's a wrong information, weight (kerb) of Interceptor 650 is 218 kg, Super Meteor is approx 240 kg, 202 kg weight of Interceptor is dry weight, for comparison consider either dry (***/202 kg) weight of two or kerb weight of two (240/218 kg)

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

We took the numbers from the official website.

[@rajkumarpaul70]

@@BikeWaleOfficial but you have to distinguish between dry weight and kerb weight, so Super Meteor is approx 22kg heavier than Interceptor,not 40 kg, isn't?

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

@@rajkumarpaul70 The official website shows the Interceptor’s weight as Kerb weight.

[@rajkumarpaul70]

@@BikeWaleOfficial but I found 217/218 in 2023 models and 202 kg in their owner's manual,pls check

[@momorider7056]

What is a 6'2" person look like on a Super Metor. And how does it fit for a person on that height!

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

It fits perfectly well. The bike is bigger than the Interceptor 650 in dimensions.

[@AjitYadav-sy3dh]

None. The interceptor's seat is not good. And pillion gets very less space because of exhausts. Super meteor just don't feel that premium.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

The SM 650 does feel premium. You may want to check it out in person.

[@user-co4bm5lr6m]

Interceptor 650 off course

[@abhigyansinha7924]

Interceptor any day for a 6 feet plus guy

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok

[@Shubh11.11]

You don't need to be 6ft for interceptor

[@abhigyansinha7924]

Yes of course not but it helps, I wish I was 6’ but nah! You are right boss! Even 5’4” is good enough!

[@Shubh11.11]

@Abhigyan Sinha 6 ft helps little. Be confident with whatever height you have, keep your attitude right on the Royal Enfield. Takes u places

[@abhigyansinha7924]

@@Shubh11.11 thanks brother your replies are so insightful and inspiring! You are a role model for me! God bless you!

[@ralpholeni433]

CIAO, L'Interceptor è una bici pura con una grande personalità. LaSuper Meteor è un insieme di cose.

[@johnramesh3852]

Super Meteor looks great , but ground clearance is something to be thought about considering our city roads // is there any solution like suspension buffer similar to car for these kind of bike to increase the height by few mm

[@ScootScoot125]

Suspension buffers would ruin the stance, dynamics and the comfort to a huge extent. The reason stock suspension is stiff to begin with is to address the low GC by limiting sagging. You'll be better off with an INT650 if you don't come across smooth tarmac. Cruisers aren't meant for Indian roads.

[@mahanayak6931]

Very soon I'm getting the gt 650😁

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

That’s great. Congratulations in advance.

[@tarikisonline]

For a height of 5feet 5inches without shoes , which is a Better bike in terms ergonomics, body posture and comfort over long distances say 110 kms to and fro in city conditions with bumpers , pot holes ?

[@milsar1972]

Bajaj Avenger 220 cruise will be the perfect bike for you.

[@ibbengalride5932]

Interceptor 650❤

[@suryakumar7719]

Finally money matters

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Hahaha 🤣

[@JumpingWatermelons]

I think RE kind of made a dud with the Super Meteor styling. They should have copied the Triumph bobber

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Why should they copy someone when they can have an original design.

[@vinayanurag]

Interceptor 650 alloy wheels awaited.

[@nishitraj.]

The only drawback on my interceptor is the seat. Even changed it to touring seat of Sahara seats, that made it worse :D Going to skip the SM 650 and wait for the Shotgun to upgrade from my Inty.

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

The Shotgun 650 should be launched in the second half of 2023.

[@gauravsaluja2006]

That's what I'm thinking too. Booked the SM650, but I think I should stick with my interceptor for now.

[@nishitraj.]

@gauravsaluja2006 I wanted a more comfortable RE. None of the reviewers have spoken well of the SM 650 suspension for our roads. Otherwise it would soon have been in my garage 😄

[@nishitraj.]

@@BikeWaleOfficial can't wait for it!

[@KrishnaPrasad-hg2ip]

Love interceptor elegance

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

The INT 650’s design is like a canvas.

[@orangeheart6951]

M daily visitor of bikewale app 😁

[@yashmorningstarr]

I am 6'2 well built guy would interceptor suit me .

[@nikhilagrawal39]

when will it arrive in nepal.???

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

You can contact your local dealer sir. He will have a better understanding of the launch timeline in Nepal.

[@ahmadfaiz2690]

New Colour of Interceptor makes it look like continental GT

[@apbhere]

Anything if I ever get the money 😂

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Haha 😂

[@rajatpreet3924]

interceptor any day everyday forever

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok sir.

[@rajkumarpaul70]

Intercepter 650

[@BikerView_]

Interceptor 🔥

[@joyroy7284]

Interceptor anyday....

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok. Good choice nonetheless.

[@hiddenmortimer5189]

Neither. I want the classic 650😉

[@girijashankarmohanty6957]

Interceptor 650

[@amandhall7171]

Interceptor

[@soaruk3697]

Continental GT...........

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

Ok

[@sharadpanwar7]

In short the meteor is for those who have big tummy and short height. 😜😜😜😜

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

You are grossly mistaken sir.

[@joelvaz4376]

Gtttt 650 and then make it 865

[@mociczyczki]

wwhy you say interceptor weight is 202 kg when in each european test this bike they wrote 215-217 kg 🤷🏻‍♂️please weight this bike with full tank will see how much it weight 😉👌🏻 found such test m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX_ZgJiuZpx-gtU 206,5 kg with 1 liter fuel less but rope etc …. and dude say he change exhaust on much lighter than stock at end also say interceptor weight without fuell is 202 kg with full tank 215-217 kg with stock exhaust 😉👌🏻 write this cos you give weight supermeteor with full tank and for interceptor with empty tank 👋🏻

[@BikeWaleOfficial]

We took the official kerb weight figures from Royal Enfield’s Indian website.