Why The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Is Their Best Bike!

[@motobob]

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[@decorbolton]

@Predator_Warrior worst part of the motorcycle is that gap between the tank and the stock and the cheap pressed foot assembly but no bike perfect

[@JuniorDaSilva-sz8vg]

​@Royal_WarriorMEU ZEN FONE NÃO VEM TRADUTOR

[@abymathew295]

What i like the most about RE is the Paint selection for their entire lineup. They never miss.

[@itssahlgood]

Agreed, British racing green is my absolute favorite.

[@abymathew295]

@@itssahlgood ..Me too..😍🥳

[@rickgolder6818]

We met again.

[@abymathew295]

@@rickgolder6818 ...Looks like the internet is a small place...😄

[@Fogeljazz]

I took a Super Meteor for a short test drive at a multi-brand test event a couple of weeks ago. It was easily the biggest surprise of the day! I loved it!

[@motorwest]

I bought one and it's superb, living in rural France riding the lanes or the main roads is just fun. 😅

[@philipmichelon5268]

Bonjour. Je compte en acheter une. J'hésite entre la classic ou la meteor 350. Je reprends une moto après plus de 25 années sans moto. La dernière c'était à Tahiti en 2000. Je serais intéressé par vos conseils. Merci, Philippe

[@motorwest]

@@philipmichelon5268 Salut Philippe Je pense que c'est une question de ce qui vous convient, les deux sont de belles motos. J'achèterais probablement le Classic. Le Super Meteor 650 est vraiment cool, mais j'aimerais aussi acheter un Classic 350. Nicolas

[@karamjsrihal4631]

Well enjoy your ride brother, I live in suburban of Toronto and I have 2 Cruisers….Kawasaki Nomad 1600 and Triumph Rocket 3, they are both gas guzzlers and I am trying to get smaller motor bike and this bike looks perfect, will definitely look into it.

[@motorwest]

@@karamjsrihal4631 Its a big change from a Rocket but it is a fun bike!

[@schnitzel_enjoyer]

​@@philipmichelon5268start with a smaller engine, 350 cc sounds great

[@gapper3]

Commenting on looks, I don't think it's superficial at all when talking about bikes. We're not buying a refrigerator. Bikes are the very definition of consumer discretionary spending, and if you don't like the look of a bike, then you really shouldn't get it, no matter what your friends or reviewers say. It would be like dating a girl that is perfect for you on paper but simply doesn't excite you.

[@aanupajx]

Visit India and ask what Royal Enfield is... It's not the design that matters here... It's the name..

[@bulthaosen1169]

@@aanupajx and the engine sound. Well some prefer the looks too. People don't buy them just for name. Otherwise they wouldn't have been nearly dead a few years back.

[@akashpanwarpanwar9456]

Well I think , it's design is quite impressive

[@MadM0nkey]

Absolutely....men too like shiny things, motorcycles and knives especially. Don't buy if the form and look don't appeal to you..

[@ravikakhandki7594]

Fully agree with you.

[@seauryakumar]

I own this bike. Got mine on 23rd March and I love it. Yes its heavy and not really fast but its got a lot of charm and character and its comfortable. RE is doing amazingly

[@crazybiscut]

How is it with a passenger?

[@seauryakumar]

@@crazybiscut I've only ridden with a pillion twice. I am a solo rider but little I did, it was fine for me. The standard seat is uncomfortable if you are heavy so change it accordingly. You will need a backrest for the pillion if two up is your thing. My main issues even after two months is it's weight and because of it, its cumbersome especially in the famous Indian crowded traffic. It's only a little thing but I ordered this bike without test drive and i wouldn't recommend that because I feel many would just like the interceptor instead. You should test drive it before doing anything. Still it brings a smile to my face everytime and I love it

[@coolmonkey5269]

is it heavy to push it back in parking😢

[@seauryakumar]

@@coolmonkey5269 yes in the beginning afterwards you'll get used to it bit by bit

[@cooperthepug2019]

Is it much more heavier than bullet too bro ? 😢

[@FullThrottleCA]

Royal Enfield has come along way from the brim of extinction. So super happy and proud to see the growth of this heritage brand and their sprit of keeping motorcycling pure. Can't wait to see what more is coming out of the RE stable. The Super Meteor 650 is truly remarkable and such a great all-round bike! And Bob like always enjoy your videos and delivery. 😎🤙

[@jerryandnancywertzbaugher7778]

The RE 650 dyno tested by Cycle World with 40 HP at 6,800 RPM (and a mere 25 HP @ 4,000 RPM) is pretty much the most anemic 650 on the road. Touted as "affordable" it's not such a bargain when compared to the 350cc class bikes it runs with 🤪.

[@FullThrottleCA]

@@jerryandnancywertzbaugher7778 RE doesn't emphasis HP, they make pure simple motorcycles which are fun to ride and come with as certain sense of pride. There are plenty people out there that like this and that's exactly the population RE targets.

[@atharvabhosale3529]

@@jerryandnancywertzbaugher7778 agreed, but RE isn’t just about HP or high speed try to ride a RE it’s meant for slow cruising not fast rides it’s the perfect bike for beginners who want to get into cruising, its cheap, not too powerful, reliable, and has every aspect of a cruiser the sound, comfy seats. It’s an amazing bike maybe not meant for you.

[@wordpressspeedupandperform3288]

RE never was on Brim of extinction, running solidly in India from last 60 years.

[@realdevbro447]

Actually RE was never in the brim of extinction.

[@gearhead9467]

I’m 67 years old. Love my 2019 interceptor and couldn’t have bought a more appealing bike with more than enough power for my style of riding. I’m in northern Ontario Canada and there aren’t many Royal Enfield bikes here, the Interceptor really gets noticed. I’ll be first in line when the Super Meteor gets here. I don’t particularly like to modify things but it will most certainly get “ bobbed”. Great video motobob I find myself taking a breath for you!

[@juanamaya4766]

I rode the Meteor 350 and fell in love with it, so I can't imagine how nice it'd feel to ride the super meteor

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

Totally different bike though. I own a 350 and love it.

[@TotakTosong]

It’s amazing that these recent models by RE looks amazing and fantastically designed. Continental GT, Interceptor, Hunter and now this… damn

[@Thunder_Bear_mg]

Really nice job by RE. As long as youre not expecting gobs of low down torque like a lot cruisers have, this will fit the bill for lots of motorcyclists. It’s not going to wow you with off the line speed and you’ll be changing gears a lot on roads with elevation changes.

[@advmike]

Excellent video. As an Enfield 650 owner (and fan), this new flagship bike seems to live up to all the customer feedback I’ve heard. 👍🏻

[@jvl4832]

Affordable, very good looking bike! Love to have it. The bike is getting great reviews from many KZbinrs.

[@martinehulme8743]

Love the look of these bikes, modern and classic, great review as always xx

[@DefZen343]

With Harley ditching the classic Sportster 883 and 1200. This Royal Enfield is the only cruiser with a real retro air cooled engine. looks and sounds Beautiful 😊

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

I love my meteor, it's only the 350 but we've already done many miles together, it's comfortable and fast enough for me and 100 mpg if ridden around 60 mph ( I run a 16 tooth front sprocket ) . The only thing I must say is the tripper is rubbish, just use your phone in a cradle with a cover if wet . Enfield are really getting good , and prices are so fair in a world full of greedy bike sales 🤔

[@namitsaini2000]

I think prices are cheap because it's manufacturing is in India, so skilled labour is available at low costs and total manufacturing cost including parts is also very low compared to the west. Although it's not at all cheap for most people in India,but it surely is for the west due to higher income and exchange rate advantages.

[@karamjsrihal4631]

@@namitsaini2000agree but the young people who drive these bikes work for multi national companies and earn very good salaries in India. I am surprised they don’t have financial companies that can finance these bike for anyone with good credit and good job, like here in the west

[@namitsaini2000]

@@karamjsrihal4631 yes they're a bit expensive in India but yes they're sold in huge numbers because of financial companies (as you said) which have become more active in the indian market in the past 15 years.

[@barryjmarling]

Great looking bike,personally the best of the Honda and Kawasaki,can’t believe your getting so much bike for the money,don’t know how Royal Enfield do it. Great video.👍🏻

[@jerryandnancywertzbaugher7778]

The RE 650 dyno tested by Cycle World with 40 HP at 6,800 RPM (and a mere 25 HP @ 4,000 RPM) is pretty much the most anemic 650 on the road. Touted as "affordable" it's not such a bargain when compared to the 350cc class bikes it runs with 🤪.

[@gadhaviaroopdan1518]

Accurate review which i ever seen before great job motobob👌🏻😎 love from India 🇮🇳

[@larryhouse3776]

Word is it's coming to Canada for 2024. And here I am checking it out. What a beautiful machine from a time LONG forgotten by bigger (and now over priced) brands.

[@codlover4727]

How much is the price in Canada 🇨🇦?

[@koushikdas1992]

​@codlover4727 Around 7000 most probably.

[@d.f.9064]

The one we've all been waiting for! RE is actually trying to make the bikes people want and can afford. Thank you Royal Enfield!

[@prada9526]

It's an amazing stride for RE, one thing I wish to have more work done is the rear suspension.... I love the rest of my little beast

[@paulmiles5692]

Had a demo for 24hrs, took it back to the dealer this afternoon, loved it! Great cruise on a sunny day!

[@russellleggatt4269]

They hit our local dealer a week or 2 ago. Look real nice

[@rickpage27]

Well done Motobob. you have a knack of relegating the specs to secondary importance and 'getting' a bike. Bravo.

[@SudeepC1973]

You are a master sales person. You had a video for a CB1000R. I bought one. Love it. This video. I have been looking at a continental GT. Now this is beautiful. I forgot how nice a cruiser can be. You killing me man!

[@gregtillett7602]

I would love to see a comparison video between the Super Meteor and the Guzzi V9 and more Guzzi reviews in general.

[@TheArchmage100]

This is my dream bike. I'll buy it as soon as I finish my college and get a job. I'm a fan of it's sound! Sounds bloody beautiful 🥺🥺❤❤

[@unconditioned_ride]

Great review and I can confirm as owner since March 1st, this is a great package. I also thought peg position would be a problem, it's not though. Thanks

[@morri03]

It’s the best built (apart from the ugly foot peg and foot control brackets) but unless you like cruisers there are far too many dynamic compromises compared to the other RE twins

[@NickelStee1]

Definitely like it in that green too, nice preview.

[@acgadventures90]

What did you think of the handling on this bike? I test rode it 3 days ago and genuinely was surprised by it. I don’t know wether it’s the suspension or the added weight but I felt I handled better than the interceptor.

[@bulthaosen1169]

It has lower center of gravity. Thus making it more stable.

[@omercarrothers7537]

Essentially, forward controls on the Enfield would be about where mid-controls are located on a Harley.

[@RocketMan_Moto]

I agree it’s the best RE yet

[@ananddarnal6702]

🙌

[@scottbailey5644]

Love the look of it. Great review, thanks!

[@theunemployedmind]

Not a fan of the meteor. But with the windshield removed this looks pretty amazing. And that green paint job.

[@Siddharth_shivshankar]

I totally agree with you, but i was expecting a V-Twin which could give it good potent numbers in terms of engine output and also that they have never tried to do with a V-Twin for a long time

[@aehmerchant]

RE interceptor 650 owner here, I so want this available in the US! Will swap in a heartbeat, Int 650 great bike but the SM 650 is such a beauty

[@l0ner1der]

I'm not really into cruisers but this is a great looking bike.

[@richdubbya]

My only gripe with the new REs is they veered away with the hand painted pinstriping and the initials of the striper under the tank. Such a great touch. Triumph did it until all manufacturing went to Thailand on their Bonnies. Enfield did it until recently. They need to bring it back.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

I really like it. Just a few more HP would be nice.

[@Ramonatho]

If you are willing to spend the money there are aftermarket Big Bore kits available to take these engines to 865cc.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@Ramonatho That will make RE warranty unhappy

[@jerryandnancywertzbaugher7778]

Got that right. The RE 650 dyno tested by Cycle World with 40 HP at 6,800 RPM (and a mere 25 HP @ 4,000 RPM) is pretty much the most anemic 650 on the road. Touted as "affordable" it's not such a bargain when compared to the 350cc class bikes it runs with 🤪.

[@CantTreadOnMe]

​@Jerry and Nancy Wertzbaugher how many lbs of torque does it have? And what's the price of the 650?

[@AntGeezer]

I’m not a fan of the tripper visually, I’d rather have anything else, but bigger, to lend a bit of symmetry to the dash. It messes with my OCD….

[@garyhuempfner1472]

Hey, Hey, Hey! I have the Super Meteor 650 in astral black. I am still flabbergasted that they can produce such a fine machine at the price for which I paid. Amazing! I love my 2024 meteor and plan to see the redwoods and mark that off my bucket list. I live by the Atlantic Ocean. That will be quite a ride for the Super G.

[@Kincoran]

Looks pretty nice! If you were to have £6-7K to spend on a beginner-ish cruiser, and had your sights set on both this and the Honda Rebel 500, what would you feel that you'd get for the extra £500 spent on the Meteor 650, in a day-to-day, real world experience context? (I know it's a case of a 650 vs a 500, but particularly with Cruisers, that's not so much of a simple comparison, with weight and torque to look at, etc.).

[@sanjayarnalkar1449]

Was dying to c d deep green colour super meteor 650…u showed it nicely n in great detail…👍🏻

[@PubRunner]

I took one for a test ride today and it’s really nice well built but not for me. The rear suspension is really hard and you get bucked off the seat on speed humps unless you take it painfully slow and I didn’t like the way it rode when slow riding. It’s is a great ride tho it didn’t have the power I was expecting my old Interceptor was faster. Not sore if it’s geared differently. The breaks are great tho

[@untoldradionetwork]

Royal Enfield nails it again. I have a Interceptor and love the bike... damn it - now I want this one also.

[@tomashoran1413]

I tested RE 650 GT and interceptor. That engine is great ! Supermeteor is not my cup of tea, but I am really looking forward for Classic 650 ! I owned RE 500 EFI, it was factory for emotion, but kind of slow to streets in this days...That Classic with this 650 will be great ! I am sure !

[@bfarm44]

I’m not riding cruisers anymore because the sheer size of them and my older back don’t get along. It’s a solid bike for sure I’m not sold but worth a look. Not a lot of power but I’m not looking for gobs of power anymore.

[@1pasupaty]

Looks very good macho and painting is top quality.nicely indeed

[@pequaboy1210]

The best bike is whichever 650 you like best. Personally the Interceptor 650 is the best. I’m not a cruiser boy yet.

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

I used to have one. Terrible suspension

[@a.r.t.4611]

Best looking cruiser on the market today👍

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

Nah, speed master and Indian scout have it beat on looks

[@colt2206]

Might be a little heavier but at least it’s not made of plastic

[@jotoportillo7128]

I believe this is the perfect cruiser for me, so i'm gonna wait for this to come to the philippines

[@Clundrach]

Like the bike but interested in your comment re different to Harleys. Apart from engine, the dimensions almost match XL1200T perfectly. Just a couple of centimeters taller.

[@RufusCapstick]

Ride them and you'll feel the difference. Hard to quantify other than to say it's a feeling. I'm buying a Super Meteor, it's very nice and ok but every time I ride my Harley I fall in love with it again. However the Super Meteor is lighter, has a way lighter clutch and brakes that work.

[@Clundrach]

@@RufusCapstick waiting for them to go into shops here - looking forward to throwing a leg over.

[@basavarajupalagiri7754]

thanking you for your love towards our brand

[@wltrlg]

Great bike indeed, love Royal Enfield! I do wish however that the wheel base was slightly longer. It looks a bit short for me length of 183cm.

[@anantsinghdhaliwal4595]

Bro for 185 , it has the perfect rider positioning

[@faridkhalid1409]

I used to own a Harley Iron 883 but traded it for a 400cc scooter. After seeing this RE, i thought about buying back an easy rider type of a bike. How is this bike compared to the Iron 883 ( if anyone knows )?

[@shermonvalhallaburgess5709]

Got one in astral black. And I love it, I chucked a growly aftermarket rhino racing exhaust on it. Fitted a DNA racing air filter. And chucked some chrome adjustable front brake and clutch levers on it. And it goes like a gun!

[@robinkenchington4913]

In brecon mid wales this morning there was a disguised royal enfield 450 himalayan hybrid, i asked the fella what uit was he was quite cagey said it waas an indian bike so i asked if it was the new water cooled 450 himalayan he admitted it was duct tape over badges twin exhaust silencers one side, quite low seat and cast wheels

[@suyashmishra552]

RE is testing their Himalayan 450 in UK and India .You saw test model of it

[@Shadrach666]

Nice bikes - everybody seems to love them

[@2DaysAgoISawAVehicle]

1 cylinder and 250cc short of falling in love💕..a 900cc Air cooled triple would be awesome for bigger/taller riders😊

[@francescodaranno1884]

Try the new RE Interceptor 650 Blackout😉, they have greatly improved the quality of the components

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Looking forward to the release of the RE Shotgun. Though this Super Meteor is very nice, the Shotgun will be my choice to purchase. Ride Safe ✌️

[@anonymoustruth995]

One in Silver color looks amazing.

[@neilrichardson3986]

Interceptor in this colour,not a cruiser style fan unless its a Rocket 3🤑

[@twowheeledparadox]

You mean the "Cali Green" which was introduced in the Interceptor this year?

[@michaelgaston6332]

can't wait for the comparison video between super meteor and honda rebel 🔥

[@nigelfisher3756]

A very good bike, by most accounts. For the money, worth considering as a smaller ‘all-rounder’. What I really don’t like about the looks is the rather naff Enfield logo on the offside engine case…yuk!

[@Real_cat_14]

Amazing indian brand ❤❤

[@mohankrishna40924]

Love from India 🤗

[@frankd2056]

Can’t get one of those Super Meteor’s in Canada. The only one I would buy. Hopefully they bring it here soon.

[@luisloya1120]

Their Newest SHOTGUN 650 is even Hotter!!!!!!!

[@andrewoh1663]

I was anticipating upgrading from my Meteor 350, but a friend bought one and after one month is trying to sell it because he finds the ergonomics poor for our twisty roads and the feet forward seating position gives him a sore back on long runs.

[@djrichylaurence8991]

I run a 411 Scram. Few tweeks and its one of the best bikes I've owned.

[@tylerdarling_]

I own one as well. What all have you done to yours?

[@just-dl]

I think appearance was the perfect place to start. That’s a beautiful bike and the reason we stop to ask what’s under the hood; how does she ride; what’s the price; will she hold up? Those questions and answers seal the deal. But looks start the conversation.

[@ΓιώργιοςΜποδόσας]

i would really like to see a classic version of this bike with spoke rims and more chrome or the same rims just with chrome touches

[@joepessiii6239]

India is doing great things

[@phlacoe]

This bike's looks and price will be helpful in marketing to new young riders

[@newbieguns5720]

Regarding the engine, does it get too hot to the point of bothering the pilot? Thanks

[@_audacerider3838]

The best thing one can do with the money saved over the other mid capacity cruisers is to invest it in a big bore kit and Avon Cobra Chrome tyres!

[@BBFSGaming]

I love retros and especially cruiser styles. The super meteor is brilliant in my eyes , but I do think that maybe Royal Enfield could do with a bigger engine option as well as the 650 500 and 350 I know this would increase the price somewhat but they would probably still be cheaper than their main competitors in Triumph, Harley D and Indian I know there are after market kits to take them up to 800ish or more but maybe they could do an actual bigger RE engine maybe just under the 1200s of the others or maybe a bit bigger lol. I also think I'd like to see a Continental "CT" ( City tourer) with a jazzed up version of the 350 engine this could be cool for around town

[@jamessouthworth1699]

The main thing I want to know is how much of the bike contains Chinese parts? I'm fine with owning motorcycles made anywhere in the world...except China.

[@dbcooper.]

It's fully manufactured in india in house

[@gyani127]

Its 100% made in India

[@gyani127]

It is made in india bike with British heritage

[@peterconnell3162]

The problem for me is that the discontinued 350 and 500 Classic bikes made sense as a true retro, but I don’t see anything interesting in their modern bikes. However, I don’t live in the UK!. Here in my part of Europe we see RE represented in the motorcycle shows, but we don’t see them on the road.

[@rcastro0]

The 350 Classic is not discontinued.

[@treklocura]

hola buen video! cual eligirias usted..? la honda cl 500 o la royal enfield supermeteor 650? gracias

[@craiglittlefield9956]

Make it shaft drive get rid of the chain leg ripper

[@gajendersing7600]

The Royal Enfield is my dream bike

[@justinaskins2156]

The one thing about my RE I don't like is long distances. Maybe this would fix it

[@ManojYadav-n4c]

I have bought a Super Meteor 650 Celestial Blue. This bike is not at all meant for riding in the city. It has a very high turning radius, heats a lot ( very much more than my expectations) and the average is only 10 km/litre. The executives at Royal Enfield are claiming for average to be 22km/litre which totally false. They have given a charging USB Port inside the side panel case😂. What is the use of that ? What sense does it make ? In RE 350 it is below your side handle bar which is more appropriate. If you want to take this bike for an outstation ride than it is one of the best. Extremely stable bike with superb pick up. Look wise it s a beast . This is a very non biased and honest review. I had spoken to their executives at the Service station. Even they agreed to my feedback.

[@nripendrasingh503]

Yupp, Heating problem is real

[@johnny5kmusic346]

Kinda looks like that Triumph cruiser that came out around 2002. I think it was called a Thunderbird? I can't recall... But it definitely reminds me of a Triumph bike from my days of working a Triumph/Ducati dealership. Still, a decent looking bike though 👍🏾

[@Bangaliyana2024]

Incidentally, Royal Enfield had the thunderbird model in India a few years back on which the Meteor is based on in looks. I hope your not mixing up with it.😊

[@kanuproy9017]

It looks close to Triumph Bonneville 790 America! Yes...first gen came in 2002!

[@DonYang73]

Love the wide handlebar

[@Amuzic_Earth]

Bike is probably the only thing where appearance does matter almost equally as its utility and performance. So, there's nothing superficial about it.

[@saurabhlekhi]

Hello mate. Thanks for your amazing video. I actually bought this bike and its really amazing. ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@thstorm]

For me it's interceptor

[@brucewalker5890]

Weight isn’t an issue when you’re on the move. I loved riding my wife’s 300kgs HD Dyna but moving it around the garage was a total turn-off. Sadly the new REs are too heavy. The 350 Classic is close to 200kgs. Some sort of weight reduction program is needed. Okay if you’re a young bloke but I’m not anymore.

[@ravitejamalisetti813]

Buy re hunter

[@georgi143]

Looks gorgeous

[@greggusan]

A really sweet looking bike, especially for the price. I'm just wondering, what is its top speed, ball park figure like? Can it overtake easily enough on a big highway? And with it being a bit taller than others in its class, does it have a bit more lean angle around corners?

[@Hsp44]

100mph

[@Brettmotorcycles]

Think the astral black is the best color especially with a ceramic exhaust

[@colt2206]

Can’t wait until they make a 1200cc version

[@jamescollinslea]

Great video, can you please add metric/imperial conversations on number figures? Excited to see the Shotgun for sure, 👍

[@apexxxx10]

*GO Metric! Fuck LBS (Lot of Bull Shit) and Fluid ounce??? What is that?*

[@natural9743]

I saw a tank going through the city once.

[@umeshnaik001]

I have very bad exp. On first day of super meteor 650. after bike pickup within 20 km.of ride bike broke down. Worst part service center dont have issue part to be replace .. Alter net solution is Service center took part from test drive bike and fix to my bike...