I’ve seen numerous ride/reviews of the Super Meteor and they all are very much like yours. Very good build quality, fit and finish and comfort. Plus it’s a great looking and sounding bike. I think RE have another winner. Thanks for the review. Cheers, Dan. 🏍✌️🇨🇦
I have a super meteor 650 in the interstellar green. I would absolutely agree with everything you said in your review. The gear change is so smooth sometimes that I have to check if I'm actually in the next gear up as it's so quiet. Enjoyed watching your review, keep up the great work 🐣🐰
I went to my local RE dealer this weekend Mark, some angles on the 650 SM and 350 meteor appear a little off... but in the metal... WOW!! stunning .. The 650 looks bang on the money
Hopefully in the coming weeks (or next few months) I'll get my DAS competed and this looks like my first "big" bike. I love RE bikes anyway, and this looks and sounds amazing. Add to this, I have no interest in speed, just the freedom of cruising and touring and this looks a winner. Love those crash bars and the screen too.
Chief, well done videography, the 360° insta camera view was well incorporated into the angles of sight on the ride experience. Very informative to watch & listen to without any useless babbling. 👍❤️🏍️ I'm from AMERICA & 59 YEARS OLD. I do think I'll be getting the 640 super meteor for my first bike. Some options will be needed to "make it mine". Have a great week & weekend to go with it!🇺🇸🦅🏍️ Doug
RE knocked out of the park with this model IMO - looks great and reasonably priced. I can't wait till it's available in my market. Been driving my 125CC scooter for commuting which I won't replace anytime soon, but the RE will be a perfect Sunday cruiser!
We all used to the British style of naked bike, so we call everything with forward pegs and a lower seat a cruiser… Compared to the Interceptor the SuperMeteor gives you a more relaxed riding position, but without compromising your possibilities to go in the twisties and have fun! I love the looks of old British bikes, but I love to sit comfortable and that’s the reason why I own a HD Sportster 1200 Custom and ride it in the twisties like I have stole it…😇 This said I think the SuperMeteor is compared to the Sportster the better bike. The engine has a wider range so you can rev it or pull from the ground as ever you like or need it. The chassis is very well balanced and 60kg less of my Sportster, but the COG is a bit higher and the riding position is a bit more cramped, but not to much to be uncomfortable. The biggest downside for me is the maintenance part with a chain drive and no hydro lifters at the valves… The power is more than adequate and I don’t missed the 20hp stolen compared to the Sportster, but missed a bit this low down torque that gives you this RR feel of effortless power in all circumstances. I still consider trading in my 2004 Sportster, but I‘m ain’t sure…. instagram.com/p/CqAtU2CIbUH/
I've always been a cruiser type of guy and have had numerous feet forward bikes. This looks really nice and interesting. I hope they do a stealth option with everything blacked out, but, to be fair, it looks like they haven't overdone the chrome anyway. How long did you ride it for? The reason I ask is that very often the first things to hurt on a cruiser are your lower back and shoulders.
I like the looks and the way Royal Enfield is going they just have to get past that 47 horse power limit some how I'm not talking about anything outrageous but something in the mid to upper 50s or the lower 60s horse power should be doable .
Was wondering on your comment about slightly hard rear suspension, I'm not certain but in the video it looks to me you had second from stiffest setting on the shocks ?
The thing I dislike about feet-first riding is the tendency for the wind to lift my size 11s off the pegs. Lovely bike, but I won't be trading in my Interceptor for one.
Hello there i enjoyed your review very informative indeed, very good job.......so Well my dear friend i have an inquiry.....at higher speeds i heard some strong wind noise,please let me know, it was turbulences from the wind shield or from your helmet?it wil be very inlightful if you can define this for me! Cheers
Personally I think there is more to a cruiser than where the pegs are. This looks like most of the Royal Enfield's but with feet forward. Sounds nice and looks ok but not what I would class as a cruiser. Still theres a bike out there for everyone and I hope the owner enjoys it.
Get some training wheels and a 8 foot pink bike flag while your at it 😂 (you might fall over at any moment) if you are set on ruining the lines of this beautiful bike with dorky monstrcities.
Bad mistake. Sportster has hydraulic valve adjustment and belt drive.Easy to change the fluids and filter. RE 650 engine life according to RE is 65,000 miles. I have had my Sportster for 25 years and 400,000 miles on the original engine. 37 back tires and 17 front ones and 3 belts in 25 years. Change all the fluids and filter in 30 minutes in my driveway.
They could have given it a better name, could have kept it Meteor 650. Adding "Super" gives the impression that a kid was incharge of the naming. Another contender to this model is the Yamaha XVS650, it has a classic look and feel. Cheers.
That's just RE resurrecting old names in their lineup. Interceptor, Super Meteor, Constellation (rumoured to be a name of the bobber version of this cruiser)
The windshield definitely didn’t make the bike look better. Not to sure about the crash bar. I think I would leave it stock. Looks way better that way. Maybe bar end mirrors and touring 2 piece seat but wind screen and crash guards ruined the looks
Love the looks of this bike ,only thing i don't like is the rear brake master cyl,looks horrible and out of place,it probably needs a custom made one specially made for this type of bike more hidden from view.
Do you guys think Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 looks a bit better, as it's a bit more modern , but still looking cool To me meteor looks nice, but kind of too old looking design lol I'll definitely test ride both and then decide which one to go for
Where does the fuel economy figures come from, I had a ST1100 Pan European and I was getting about 50 mph with steady smooth riding and not trying to beat any speed records
False gear did you say? Indicated you'd gone into 6th but you were in neutral? Exactly what happened when I test rode a Super Meteor in my area... Hmm...
Recently obtained my CBT, but no bike yet! I was surprised by how low the mpg is....I always thought that bikes were always cheaper than cars! Is that normal?
RE needs a Mega-Meteor ... put a supercharger to this 650 twin or upgrade the engine to around 900-1000 cc to get around 80-90HP. It akso needs a little more ground clearance, another disc in front and upgrade the suspension.
I think it depends on the phone. If your phone calculates position by triangulation using cell service then yes, it'll lose position in poor signal areas. But if your phone has an actual GPS sensor then it should work 👍
The motor sounds like an alternator . A particularly loud alternator with a put put sound added in the background so you may feel like you are on a motorcycle . Other than that , Super . T/C/E
I agree. I liked the Cx500 too. That was a great engine. It's a customises favourite these days. In fact Enfield have done what Honda did in the 80s. Lol. Still love it though.
Great review. Saw them at the bike show and they look great but close up they look cheap with weld put on with a mastic gun, stickers that will peel off etc. they are great bikes for the price my classic 350 was about 4500 quid and a chirpy thing but does lack that little bit of pull for me so I could easily upgrade to this for the price. Nonetheless, this bike will suit me and my budget and I can live with the minor aesthetic faults I see but not detrimental and I’m sure many other good folk are a fussy old fart like me lol.
Nothing says "Im an incompetent feeble dork that might fall over at any moment" like putting stupid looking massive crash bars and ugly windscreen on a beautiful bike, my God whos responsible for this crime?
I’ve seen numerous ride/reviews of the Super Meteor and they all are very much like yours. Very good build quality, fit and finish and comfort. Plus it’s a great looking and sounding bike. I think RE have another winner. Thanks for the review. Cheers, Dan. 🏍✌️🇨🇦
Its so stable.
Almighty God KABIR
@@bibekjung7404 WTF does that mean ?
I have a super meteor 650 in the interstellar green. I would absolutely agree with everything you said in your review. The gear change is so smooth sometimes that I have to check if I'm actually in the next gear up as it's so quiet. Enjoyed watching your review, keep up the great work 🐣🐰
I went to my local RE dealer this weekend Mark, some angles on the 650 SM and 350 meteor appear a little off... but in the metal... WOW!! stunning .. The 650 looks bang on the money
One of the best reviews I’ve seen, a cruiser on country lanes that is what the bike will be used for as well as motorways ***subscribed *****
Hopefully in the coming weeks (or next few months) I'll get my DAS competed and this looks like my first "big" bike.
I love RE bikes anyway, and this looks and sounds amazing. Add to this, I have no interest in speed, just the freedom of cruising and touring and this looks a winner.
Love those crash bars and the screen too.
Chief, well done videography, the 360° insta camera view was well incorporated into the angles of sight on the ride experience. Very informative to watch & listen to without any useless babbling. 👍❤️🏍️ I'm from AMERICA & 59 YEARS OLD. I do think I'll be getting the 640 super meteor for my first bike. Some options will be needed to "make it mine". Have a great week & weekend to go with it!🇺🇸🦅🏍️ Doug
Absolute marvel !!! I am thoroughly loving my SM 650 Astral Black
RE knocked out of the park with this model IMO - looks great and reasonably priced. I can't wait till it's available in my market. Been driving my 125CC scooter for commuting which I won't replace anytime soon, but the RE will be a perfect Sunday cruiser!
The MPG you quoted was based on US gallons. Using UK gallons, the claimed mpg is 66.9
Thanks for clarifying. I was shocked when I heard 55mpg as that was what I was getting on my Sportster 883cc
Love the paint. Already got a vn900 custom which is awesome, waiting for a re 650 classic or scram to add to the garage
Saw a beautiful vn900 in Lanzarote & very nearly bought it, to ride back, to sunny Southend-on-Sea! Didn’t. Still regret it.
Fabulous looking bike & a very good review looks like Royal Enfield are onto another winner wow!
PS Any news on your Jackets? Tnx
Hi, being shipped tomorrow
I've never ridden a cruiser, having your feet out like that would take some getting used to. Nice bike, good review as always.
You'll get used to it in one ride.
We all used to the British style of naked bike, so we call everything with forward pegs and a lower seat a cruiser…
Compared to the Interceptor the SuperMeteor gives you a more relaxed riding position, but without compromising your possibilities to go in the twisties and have fun!
I love the looks of old British bikes, but I love to sit comfortable and that’s the reason why I own a HD Sportster 1200 Custom and ride it in the twisties like I have stole it…😇
This said I think the SuperMeteor is compared to the Sportster the better bike.
The engine has a wider range so you can rev it or pull from the ground as ever you like or need it. The chassis is very well balanced and 60kg less of my Sportster, but the COG is a bit higher and the riding position is a bit more cramped, but not to much to be uncomfortable.
The biggest downside for me is the maintenance part with a chain drive and no hydro lifters at the valves…
The power is more than adequate and I don’t missed the 20hp stolen compared to the Sportster, but missed a bit this low down torque that gives you this RR feel of effortless power in all circumstances.
I still consider trading in my 2004 Sportster, but I‘m ain’t sure….
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Great honest review on your part mate..❤ it..
I've always been a cruiser type of guy and have had numerous feet forward bikes. This looks really nice and interesting. I hope they do a stealth option with everything blacked out, but, to be fair, it looks like they haven't overdone the chrome anyway. How long did you ride it for? The reason I ask is that very often the first things to hurt on a cruiser are your lower back and shoulders.
About 1 hour
There's a great vlog of a guy 9n India rode 1000km in 1 day, watch it.
@@motorsforthemasses ....and nothing ached after an hour?
@@robbikebob not at all.
@rob bikebob. I’d rotate those bars way back, get a seat-back rest, and drop a tooth on the drive sprocket to cruise at 80 a la Cali
My takeaway from this is that it's a "nice wafter" on smooth roads, but less comfortable on bumpy roads...
I like the looks and the way Royal Enfield is going they just have to get past that 47 horse power limit some how I'm not talking about anything outrageous but something in the mid to upper 50s or the lower 60s horse power should be doable .
@biker1079 buy Indian and avoid guzzi crap
That 47HP limit was to qualify as an A2 compliant bike I believe
Their upgradeable if your out of the A2 licencing limit but like the looks, S&S make a Big Bore kit 865cc, Cams etc
Was wondering on your comment about slightly hard rear suspension, I'm not certain but in the video it looks to me you had second from stiffest setting on the shocks ?
A couple clicks on the rear shocks preload would likely relived some of the harshness.
The thing I dislike about feet-first riding is the tendency for the wind to lift my size 11s off the pegs. Lovely bike, but I won't be trading in my Interceptor for one.
Royal enfield do seem to have a problem with condensation in clocks. My himalayan is on its 4 set for this issue in 13 month's.
Hello there i enjoyed your review very informative indeed, very good job.......so Well my dear friend i have an inquiry.....at higher speeds i heard some strong wind noise,please let me know, it was turbulences from the wind shield or from your helmet?it wil be very inlightful if you can define this for me! Cheers
Hi, this aftermarket screen did a good job. I accidently left the vent open where the microphone was.
Thanks brother 🙏
Love the bike if left alone with out the windshield
Personally I think there is more to a cruiser than where the pegs are. This looks like most of the Royal Enfield's but with feet forward. Sounds nice and looks ok but not what I would class as a cruiser. Still theres a bike out there for everyone and I hope the owner enjoys it.
I've got one also, love it. Where do you friend get the crash bars from??? I want some
eBay, from India I believe.
Get some training wheels and a 8 foot pink bike flag while your at it 😂 (you might fall over at any moment) if you are set on ruining the lines of this beautiful bike with dorky monstrcities.
I’ve just sold my Harley sportster and put one of these on my shopping list at 71 years old the perfect down size for me 👍
A-ha! Just what I wanna hear! I’ve just turned 59 and (after a 35yr absence of riding) I want one o’ these, too.
Bad mistake. Sportster has hydraulic valve adjustment and belt drive.Easy to change the fluids and filter. RE 650 engine life according to RE is 65,000 miles. I have had my Sportster for 25 years and 400,000 miles on the original engine. 37 back tires and 17 front ones and 3 belts in 25 years. Change all the fluids and filter in 30 minutes in my driveway.
@@razzle1964you won't regret it mate ❤..
I think you should try the Kawasaki W 800. It compares in retro view and has more horsepower and great torque.
The RE has more soulful sensation s ...sound and sight included....
Loved the bike on a test ride except the hard suspension and that was on the softest setting.
They could have given it a better name, could have kept it Meteor 650. Adding "Super" gives the impression that a kid was incharge of the naming. Another contender to this model is the Yamaha XVS650, it has a classic look and feel. Cheers.
That's just RE resurrecting old names in their lineup.
Interceptor, Super Meteor, Constellation (rumoured to be a name of the bobber version of this cruiser)
Who did the camera? ❤
The windshield definitely didn’t make the bike look better. Not to sure about the crash bar. I think I would leave it stock. Looks way better that way. Maybe bar end mirrors and touring 2 piece seat but wind screen and crash guards ruined the looks
Those blacked out crash bars are the main culprit here
Love from India 🙏🙏🇮🇳
Love the looks of this bike ,only thing i don't like is the rear brake master cyl,looks horrible and out of place,it probably needs a custom made one specially made for this type of bike more hidden from view.
Do you guys think Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 looks a bit better, as it's a bit more modern , but still looking cool
To me meteor looks nice, but kind of too old looking design lol
I'll definitely test ride both and then decide which one to go for
That condensation is worrying. Here in Sweden the re is rare as hens teeth.
Where does the fuel economy figures come from, I had a ST1100 Pan European and I was getting about 50 mph with steady smooth riding and not trying to beat any speed records
False gear did you say? Indicated you'd gone into 6th but you were in neutral? Exactly what happened when I test rode a Super Meteor in my area... Hmm...
The types of things we have to deal with?
The rear shocks will get a bit softer over time. By 3k km, you wont notice.
Recently obtained my CBT, but no bike yet! I was surprised by how low the mpg is....I always thought that bikes were always cheaper than cars! Is that normal?
It depends on the capacity, power, the way you ride etc. for mileage get a 125-350 cc. Lower power but 100mpg is a plus.
@@aruncv1373 But there are cars out there that do over 80mpg
Figure is wrong . that is U.S gallons. My interceptor returns nearer 70 m.p.g. Same engine, so will be similar figure.
Could be a nice bike with chrome spoked rims and a reworked rear mud guard.
I’d be disappointed with 50MPG from a 650, is that right?
I think in reality it'd probably manage mid to high 70 mpg (imperial gallon) based on my experience with my T100.
Is a supermetoer a good bike for beginners
Most definitely is..suitable..
Pegs are to far forward to stand at all.Other than that it's great.Wirh mid controls it would be better
RE needs a Mega-Meteor ... put a supercharger to this 650 twin or upgrade the engine to around 900-1000 cc to get around 80-90HP. It akso needs a little more ground clearance, another disc in front and upgrade the suspension.
All variants come with alloy wheels…spokes are not an option. And the Tripper won’t work out of network areas I am afraid.
Re the wheels, you are right, my mistake.
I think it depends on the phone. If your phone calculates position by triangulation using cell service then yes, it'll lose position in poor signal areas. But if your phone has an actual GPS sensor then it should work 👍
The motor sounds like an alternator . A particularly loud alternator with a put put sound added in the background so you may feel like you are on a motorcycle . Other than that , Super .
T/C/E
Kind of reminds me of the old CX500 custom .
I agree. I liked the Cx500 too. That was a great engine. It's a customises favourite these days. In fact Enfield have done what Honda did in the 80s. Lol. Still love it though.
I had my CX500 for 10 years and 250,000 miles. Much better than this POS.
Great review. Saw them at the bike show and they look great but close up they look cheap with weld put on with a mastic gun, stickers that will peel off etc. they are great bikes for the price my classic 350 was about 4500 quid and a chirpy thing but does lack that little bit of pull for me so I could easily upgrade to this for the price. Nonetheless, this bike will suit me and my budget and I can live with the minor aesthetic faults I see but not detrimental and I’m sure many other good folk are a fussy old fart like me lol.
Can you explain to me how a sticker can come off if it is under the varnish of the paint ?
@@BPA67 buy an RE and see…..
@@porkscratchings5428 Your answer is up to your comment ... It is useless
Promotion event machines aren't the final product mate. The 650 Meteor my friend just got delivered is absolutely phenomenal in build quality
Why are REs so heavy?🏋️
Because they are made from metal.
I think you're slightly overstating the quality.. its variable at best with some decent components and other parts that are quite agricultural.
Which parts would they be?
😃👍👍
You say everything is quality but the clocks have condensation,what a shame i quite fancied one of these 😢
The thing looks beautiful in person.
My HD Sportster from 2004 feels quality from paint to bolts, but I have condensation at the clocks too….
@@SkysaxonDragonslayer So does my honda forza from 2019 which costs almost as much as this RE.
@@rufysufy
Forza 350? - good to know!
Will upgrade my PCX 125 maybe and was thinking about the Forza 350
@@SkysaxonDragonslayer 300, but other than the engine, its mostly the same bike
It looks like all the rear chain adjustment is used up!!
Nothing says "Im an incompetent feeble dork that might fall over at any moment" like putting stupid looking massive crash bars and ugly windscreen on a beautiful bike, my God whos responsible for this crime?
It's very motorbike. 🙃
No matter how many bows you put on a under powered pig, it is still under powered.
Aah but, is it a pig?
I am sorry I forgot to mention is a 650 supermeteor a good bike for beginners
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Personally interceptor 650 is the best I really don’t like this style it is boring.