Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 launch today: Specs, variants, expected price

The much-anticipated Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is launching in India today. The new Super Meteor 650 is the third motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s current lineup to use the 648cc parallel twin which also powers the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. Unlike these two, one of which is a roadster and the other a cafe racer, the Super Meteor 650 is a traditional cruiser with forward-set footpegs, and a low and stretched stance.
The Super Meteor 650 is also the most modern Royal Enfield yet as it uses 43 mm Showa inverted telescopic forks and it is also the first 650 in RE’s stable to get a Tripper navigation as standard. There will be two-three colourway options for each of the variants. Expect the price to start at about Rs 3.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

It gets twin shocks at the rear with five-step preload adjustability. While the Interceptor and Continental GT get a halogen head and tail lamp, the SM650 boasts LED units and also a USB charging port. It is powered by the company’s 648cc parallel twin that makes 47 hp at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm at 5,650 rpm and is paired with a six-speed transmission.
The cruiser essentially gets two variants – Solo Tourer and Grand Tourer. The entry-level one gets a more minimalistic appeal as it does not get the chunky seat with a rear backrest for the pillion and a tall windscreen as the tourer version. Like all Royal Enfield motorcycles, the Super Meteor 650 gets a range of accessories to customise it for rider-only or two-up usage. We have ridden the Super Meteor 650 and a first ride review will be LIVE on the website and our YouTube channel at 8 PM tonight (16 January).