Hi Mark, I think this is a super review of this bike and I'd like to explain why. First off, you shared your experience of riding it normal speeds in a great variety of environments - country roads, dual carriageways and in town. Secondly, you have a great knack of putting into words what you are feeling/experiencing; and as a result I felt like I had all I needed to make the decision "try or not to try". Thirdly, your enthusiasm - it's very engaging and makes me the listener want to know more. I own a 2022 RE Himi and for me RE just can't put a foot wrong, their ever extending range are simply beautiful machines. From an old git still riding...
It's a lovely bike Mark, and I'd have one tomorrow if there was a dealership within 50 miles and my knees weren't so bad. Have to stick to my light, small and manageable Honda CMX500. I am 67 years old, been riding since I was 16, never owned a car.
Thanks Mark. RE have nailed it yet again. They'll sell a gadzillion of these. And deserve to. That engine has been truly, truly tested, and everyone loves it. And now in an approachable cruiser...well. Plus, their finish and quality is now right up there. The paint, switch gear. Yep. It's a beauty.
A really fine looking machine 🤗👍 Who would have thought a few years back that RE would building bikes like this today? Keep it up RE you deserve your success.
I've seen this bike in the showroom last week, that blue is even more beautiful in the flesh, an amazing eye catching dreamy bike... I've never ridden a cruiser but if I had room for a third bike 🚳 this would definitely be it.... great review Mark 💯 as always, take care (weather ☁️ great today) ❤️
First one I've seen in the blue. I think it really pops. I'd pick that over the black / green. Add a screen and top box in place of the seat squab as I don't carry pillions. Maybe the panniers depending on how much they stick out.
G'day Mark from Australia, it will be mid year before this bike arrives for sale here, it will do very well on the long Australian open roads and suit a lot of people who normally would pick something larger, the price and warranty are a winner and the road side care is great, no rev counter sucks, l would be fitting one if able, another great review, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
Thanks Mark for your bike reviews, I'm in Australia and went for a ride this morning to a Royal Enfield dealer, we should see the Super Meteor in April, looking forward to a test ride. They still had a Bullet 500 in the show room, very appetising. Cheers.
Hi Mark. I would choose this super meteor over the interceptor or continental any day of the week. The forward position of the legs avoids bad blood circulation so you can do many more miles in comfort. Mount a screen, leather side bags, and it'll be a proper touring bike.
Great review as usual Mark. Super Meteor not my cup of tea as I’m not a cruiser fan, however I’m sure RE will sell shed loads ! Loving my Hunter 350 by the way 😊
Well, spent another hr at the dealership this morning, pondering/drooling over the vulcan,z650rs and meteor 650. Went for the meteor , just something so special about em. All 3 of your reviews helped to mark.
What's unique about royal Enfield is that their bikes feel plain honest. It's just you and the bike, chugging along. You feel just happy riding them. Very good pricing too. This is real motorcycling. I already own a bullet 350 and will be buying interceptor 650 soon.
@@Lone_wolf_31 idk why you'd say that. I bought mine in 2020 and it's still in mint condition. No rusting whatsoever. I knew what i was getting before buying it. It's my first motorcycle too. If you keep your expectations in check, you'll never be disappointed. Growing up i always wanted a Bullet 350 and now i own one. I'd definitely get the interceptor 650. And yes, the quality on new 650 is very good. I agree with you but calling it a junk is not justified. Cheers
@@udaysingh9_11 you sound like a noob who has no knowledge. Royal Enfield is not an Indian brand. It was found by British men Bob and Joules. When India was under British rule, then RE gave rights to mass produce motorcycles in India it was then acquired by Indian company Eicher. But this doesn’t mean Royal Enfield is Indian. The bikes now are “Indian made” and not Indian brand itself. Later, when 650cc engines were developed, it wasn’t R&D’d in India, it was only tested in India that’s all. Rest the R&D was all done in UK centre and the design team were from triumph so no wonder you see such refined machines in 650 categories but not 350 and 500 which was recently stopped. For 500 and 350 there was no R&D, no proper testing, no proper care, nothing. All good happened when the British came in and poured in their knowledge. I owned a bullet 500 marsh grey and it was the worst thing happened to me. Thankfully I sold it, the O2 sensors were so horribly placed, no proper batteries, starter problems what not. So al this changed when UK people brought in the beautiful 650cc twins and now it’s competing with BMW quality as well. So get your facts correct. You just made a fool out of yourself by saying Royal Enfield is Indian.
Another RE winner. My local dealer has one, I'll have to have a look. As you say I think it could change a lot of anti cruiser people's mind set. Good job sir👍👍🍻
Thanks for the review Mark. I live and work in Mumbai and ordered a Super Meteor the morning after the evening launch. It's good to know it's as good to ride as it is to look at. I've ridden 350 and 500 Bullets for a while and enjoy them both. Looking forward to stepping up to the 650. Not likely to be a city bike (maybe Sunday mornings), but looking forward to a two day cruise down to Goa (riding here at night is not a good idea). Stay safe.
Other manufacturers need to look to RE and see what people want and are buying. All other manufacturesrs are £££ crazed . Superb review as normal thanks for your hard graft
Oh yeah this takes me back. To the day I bought my first bike. And I had about as much idea of how to ride it. But for all you young/first time riders out there, good onya for giving it a go! And the best of luck to all of you! One suggestion, from experience. I didn't even have to prove that I knew the difference between the front brake lever and the gearshift lever before they gave me a Learners Permit, and told me to go out and play/learn to ride in traffic. No wonder so many of us wound up in hospital . If you can do some rider training away from the road traffic, DO IT! It's the way to go to learn well and learn quickly. And safely. So good luck to you all new riders. Whoever you are. And good luck with your Rebel 300.
Another lovely royal Enfield 😊. Great reviews Mark ( yet again). Love your style of reviews as you work methodically through the details... 😊. Again I love the styling on this machine very cosmetically pleasing and the bike looks nicely balanced for chucking it into them bends.. cheers Mark 😊
Great review Mark, as usual 😊 Best quality RE have produced so far and that engine sounds marvellous straight out of the box, brilliant 😊 hope I enjoy riding just as much 😊 thanks
RE named their Himalayan line after the speed bumps in Bangalore, India. I am glad to report the Meteor 650 handled these well (Kawasaki Vulcan S has failed here).
@@markpulling12 damn sorry Mark, I was watching a saddlebags vid and rolled over to yours while I read commenting. That means someone else has your comment for this. Ern is saddlebags classic 500. What a mess 🤦
I just went from Berlin to London and back on a Super Meteor 650. I am 68. On my way back I did Calais Reling in one day. It was a phantastic ride I can confirm this bike is well suited also for long rides. My comparison: Harley Sportster 883 model year 98) which I own as well and did the trip with last year. RE is more comfortable (even though other people complain about the rear suspension) and more agile. Calais - Berlin that is nearly 1000 kilometres and I would never have thought it manageable for an old man like me but it was . So my verdict: this bike is absolutely recommendable, if you like the style ( which I do).
What a lovely bike. Nice to see my beloved Poole too. Spent many a time at the Dolphin centre bus station trying to sober up before getting the bus to Swanage. Happy days.
That looks the perfect sized bike for someone of your height. Curse my "elongated" frame !!! An earlier review I read said that this did not have a slipper or assisted clutch. Hopefully that was a typo as it would be a good thing to have. Good job RE 👍
Great review Mark, I wish I had your “way with words” when doing reviews. Very good indeed. Being a long term owner of an Interceptor and also a Classic 350, I am hooked on the brand. Though I have never been into cruisers myself, without a doubt, it will do well. Thanks for sharing.
I'd definitely agree there. Not sure where you are but here in Canada (North America in general) a 650 would be at the very lower end of size for a starter cruiser and as I also have a Honda Shadow 750, it would feel like a step backwards but it does look fantastic. Maybe larger engines will come in the future? I've also read that you can get a high quality kit to up them to an eight hundred and something CC.
Thanks. That is on my shortlist for next bike. A bit far to a dealer here in Sweden but you have convinced me to go and try it. This, the Kawa Z650RS and Honda CB500X are the top 3 on my list so they are different, all three. My current bike is a cruiser, a Vulcan 750 that I´ve had the last 12 years. Thought about a change, really but that RE is just so gorgeous to look that I have to try it. Good review, you covered almost everything I want to know except the feeling it for myself.
very good informative test ride, finish looks excellent , can't help wondering why they have not brought out the hunter 650 first ?? after seeing your 350 - thats the best looker ...
Excellent review Mark! Love the color. Really amazed at what RE is producing lately. I am not sure if this bike is available in the US yet. I didn't think it was available outside of India yet?
Hi Mark, thanks very useful. A point to note are the bars on the touring model are higher and wider I think you'll find. After many years of HD Glides I've sold up and buying an Interstellar with touring seat and screen (colour I want), and easy to swap from tourer to cruiser with screen removal. I do lots of long distance riding mainly on the continent and this bike suits me exactly. I think the only criticism I would make is the USB is located under the LHD side panel which I really have no use for there; I'm sure something aftermarket will come out soon enough for up near the handlebars 👍.
Thanks for the review mark… I’ve been watching this bike for a few weeks now…it would be perfect for me to tour Thailand on I believe..my local dealer doesn’t know when they will be in Thailand though.. he told me check back in a couple of weeks.. my only other choice is the triumph speed master…twice the price… small fuel tank… can’t get center stand for it…can have it in 1 week… I guess I will have to have patience…. Thanks again…
quality bike. quality review. i have listened to about 6-7 of the reviews of the super meteor 650 and this was by far the most engaging and informative. thanks!
Great review Mark as always, well i like the way the motor purring at all kind of revs, as for the handlebars and foot rests setup i think is something that every rider can fit it on his anatomy after owning the bike, not something minus for the bike, well at this time i want to ask you mark please next time give as more in depth details for the bike like opening side panels, the seat chek out for set of tools or space below seats. Thanks in advance With friendly regards Harry Dendromiris
Style reminds me so much off the Bonneville America I had. .Removing the impractical pillion seat and having the solo seat makes it look so much better.
Whoever did the setup angled the handlebar too far forward/upward. Needs to be rolled back toward the rider a bit. Also, the switchgear pods left and right aren’t even.
Great review. They’re a bit heavy and underpowered like all RE bikes, but reliable and consistent. A bit more work on the styling needed for it to look properly “cruiserly”!
If I had the budget and was planning on more regular long journeys I think I would be looking to get one of these. I’ve looked at them in my local dealer here in Cardiff and it certainly has the ‘look’!
As always, a really useful and detailed review. I am not a cruiser bike person.. I have an Interceptor 650 and the engine, gearbox and clutch on it are really excellent. The seating position is sub-optimal, however.. especially the foot pegs.. I am always getting tangled in them at a stop, to avoid them I have to assume a posture that causes a hip cramp. The Super Meteor looks like a good alternative.. Cruiseresque without being too obvious about it.
It's disappointing that RE hasn't given the Super Meteor a belt drive. For some strange reason belt drive on anything but a cruiser seems to be tabu, but since this one is actually a cruiser, belt drive would seem the logical choice. Cleaning and lubricating the chain behind that big silencer looks like it could be a bit of a pain, so a maintenance free belt would have been nice.
I think chain drive is the demand and practical choice for most motorcyclists, especially the ones who might want to chop it up and not want a bagger-type belt drive interrupting their design; also in India belt drive conversions are common on Bullets themselves and costs about INR 17,000 for the whole thing, the belts last at least 50,000 kms each and don't cost much to replace. So I'm sure inexpensive belt drive mods for the Super Meteor will come out soon in the aftermarket for those absolutely needing a belt drive.
@@kshetrimayumsingh7959 haha I ride a chain modded Harley Sportster so I certainly don’t need belt drive on this bike, which I’m actually considering to buy; besides me, I can’t think of many people who’d want their belt to snap in the middle of nowhere in india without a hope of help unless they’re carrying a spare, and none of this will happen with chain drive…the minimal chain noise on a well lubed chain gets drowned in the chaos ;)
Mr Pulling, I thoroughly enjoyed the review. Thank you very much! Most bike vloggers I know do a voice over later. You on the other hand are doing it while your focus is on the road and traffic, which is amazing and at the same time, you are able to express your ride feel as felt first hand. 650 is a beautiful bike... Planning to test drive one soon and add it to my other REs - electra and classic 🙂👍
Great review. Comprehensive, real world, easy to follow, good quality AV. The bike reminds me of my old 2010 Triumph America. That was bigger and a bit more 'muscular' , but similar. Which is good, because I loved it. Though the cruiser riding position was very bad for my back...
Great review Mark 👏 👌 Looking at maybe getting a cruiser of mid range displacement to replace my NC750X.........This bike looks like just what I'm looking at a great price. Great aesthetics aswell, and that torquey twin feel I'm used to with the HONDA.
I look forward to the day they produce a bike with more than 47bhp. I know they make these for the Indian and South American markets but it is well within their capabilities to make these at 70bhp, maybe more if they made an 850.
What a beautiful bike! I have the Meteor 350 "Fireball yellow" and it's already good looking but the 650 looks even better, more like a "real" cruiser. What I don't like about both: these really cheap plastic pipes for the brake and clutch lines fixed with elastic bands on the handle bar (if you know what I mean, English is not my native language :D ). Great review as always, Mark!
@@markpulling12 The dual carriageway demo was sublime. As I mentioned before. So many riders are going back to "real" riding without breaking the sound barrier and having possibly more fun than those of us who were perched on R1's or GSXR 1000's. Excellent video and perfect audio! Also weight is less pertinent with the low CG which these traditional bikes possess. Mr Lal owes you a free 650 in my opinion! ;-))) Cheers mate.
Nice one Mark first outing I've seen and it looks great would luv to try one of these I planned a ride on an inter next month and if one of these is also available I will certainly be trying it , bit more money than the inter but it's gotta be checked out great review as per well done .👌👍
I've been waiting for this one Mark. I've seen the bike at the show and it looked fab. The only criticism from me is that i would have liked to see the forks raked out a bit more to give it that true cruiser look. Another great report.
Hi Mark, I think this is a super review of this bike and I'd like to explain why.
First off, you shared your experience of riding it normal speeds in a great variety of environments - country roads, dual carriageways and in town.
Secondly, you have a great knack of putting into words what you are feeling/experiencing; and as a result I felt like I had all I needed to make the decision "try or not to try".
Thirdly, your enthusiasm - it's very engaging and makes me the listener want to know more.
I own a 2022 RE Himi and for me RE just can't put a foot wrong, their ever extending range are simply beautiful machines.
From an old git still riding...
Many thanks David 😊
Amazing bike to ride
Royal Enfield are working wonders at the moment ☺️
Best wishes mark
Did they improve Himalayan or, is it still terrible?
Marks reviews are always focused this way. Knocks spots of journos and their glossy mags and manufacturer bias. Feel u rode the bike urself with mark
@@volt8684 many thanks Mr volt :) :)
Problem with Marks reviews are he has never criticised a bike, we want an independent honest review before we part with our cash
It's a lovely bike Mark, and I'd have one tomorrow if there was a dealership within 50 miles and my knees weren't so bad. Have to stick to my light, small and manageable Honda CMX500. I am 67 years old, been riding since I was 16, never owned a car.
Thanks Mark. RE have nailed it yet again. They'll sell a gadzillion of these. And deserve to. That engine has been truly, truly tested, and everyone loves it. And now in an approachable cruiser...well. Plus, their finish and quality is now right up there. The paint, switch gear. Yep. It's a beauty.
Yes....it really has a premium feel and look about it .
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 3
As a Indian company they will always sell many just due to 1.4 billion population.
In the rest of the world you still rarely see royal enfields.
I want a RE so bad haha. These 650s they are making are beautiful! I just have too many bikes right now. 😅
A really fine looking machine 🤗👍
Who would have thought a few years back that RE would building bikes like this today?
Keep it up RE you deserve your success.
These Royal Enfield are really down to earth motorcycling riding.Again a beautiful bike.
Thank You Mark for great review..
My pleasure tony ...yes it rides great and as you say down to Earth value motorcycling
Best wishes mark
@@Preetishh comment
@@Preetishh well said
I've seen this bike in the showroom last week, that blue is even more beautiful in the flesh, an amazing eye catching dreamy bike... I've never ridden a cruiser but if I had room for a third bike 🚳 this would definitely be it.... great review Mark 💯 as always, take care (weather ☁️ great today) ❤️
Thanks Martine...yes that blue 🔵 is beautiful... great bike to ride
Best wishes mark
Ur house has only 2 rooms ? and 2 rooms are for bike sleeping and ur are sleeping in terrace 🤣🤣
U have to bulid another room for this bike Astin Martin Hulme ak47 🫠2 rooms for bike and u sleep in terrace 🤣🫦
@@aswinps364 what kind of bs is this weirdo
@@adamspeaks_atl 🤣🤣weeeeeidooooo
Absolutely beautiful bike, this and the 350 are by far the most eye catching bikes around in my opinion, great review again
Couldn't agree more!
Open ur eyes u can eye catch all other bikes . Come on come to reality
@@aswinps364 it's an opinion! We all have our own
@@scottstretton2127 u take it series omg take it easy man . I am melted like a ice cream 🫠
First one I've seen in the blue. I think it really pops. I'd pick that over the black / green. Add a screen and top box in place of the seat squab as I don't carry pillions. Maybe the panniers depending on how much they stick out.
G'day Mark from Australia, it will be mid year before this bike arrives for sale here, it will do very well on the long Australian open roads and suit a lot of people who normally would pick something larger, the price and warranty are a winner and the road side care is great, no rev counter sucks, l would be fitting one if able, another great review, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
Gday Neil ...yes I can just imagine this on the open roads of aus
Best wishes mark
I just absolutely love how it looks. The color is stunning and the sound is lovely!
Thank you so much!
Thanks Mark for your bike reviews, I'm in Australia and went for a ride this morning to a Royal Enfield dealer, we should see the Super Meteor in April, looking forward to a test ride. They still had a Bullet 500 in the show room, very appetising. Cheers.
Many thanks Paul ...I think the super meteor should sell well in Australia 🦘 cheers mark
Hi Mark. I would choose this super meteor over the interceptor or continental any day of the week. The forward position of the legs avoids bad blood circulation so you can do many more miles in comfort. Mount a screen, leather side bags, and it'll be a proper touring bike.
Many thanks for the comment....yes me too it's so comfortable
Cheers mark
Great review as usual Mark. Super Meteor not my cup of tea as I’m not a cruiser fan, however I’m sure RE will sell shed loads ! Loving my Hunter 350 by the way 😊
Hi Keith many thanks....yes me too 😊. They are such great bikes
Best wishes mark
Well, spent another hr at the dealership this morning, pondering/drooling over the vulcan,z650rs and meteor 650.
Went for the meteor , just something so special about em.
All 3 of your reviews helped to mark.
Great choice Scott they ride superbly
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 thanks mark
What a beautiful bike, it's noise, the feel on the road, the practicality. Absolutely gorgeous bike. Proud RE owner 💛
What's unique about royal Enfield is that their bikes feel plain honest. It's just you and the bike, chugging along. You feel just happy riding them. Very good pricing too. This is real motorcycling.
I already own a bullet 350 and will be buying interceptor 650 soon.
Bullet is hopeless junk the modern 650 is good because it was designed in UK
@@Lone_wolf_31 idk why you'd say that. I bought mine in 2020 and it's still in mint condition. No rusting whatsoever. I knew what i was getting before buying it. It's my first motorcycle too. If you keep your expectations in check, you'll never be disappointed.
Growing up i always wanted a Bullet 350 and now i own one. I'd definitely get the interceptor 650. And yes, the quality on new 650 is very good. I agree with you but calling it a junk is not justified. Cheers
@@Lone_wolf_31 try not to be so emotional...
@@Lone_wolf_31 and don't forget, it was designed in India as well as UK. R&D was done in India as well as UK. Most importantly, it's an Indian brand.
@@udaysingh9_11 you sound like a noob who has no knowledge. Royal Enfield is not an Indian brand. It was found by British men Bob and Joules. When India was under British rule, then RE gave rights to mass produce motorcycles in India it was then acquired by Indian company Eicher. But this doesn’t mean Royal Enfield is Indian. The bikes now are “Indian made” and not Indian brand itself. Later, when 650cc engines were developed, it wasn’t R&D’d in India, it was only tested in India that’s all. Rest the R&D was all done in UK centre and the design team were from triumph so no wonder you see such refined machines in 650 categories but not 350 and 500 which was recently stopped. For 500 and 350 there was no R&D, no proper testing, no proper care, nothing. All good happened when the British came in and poured in their knowledge. I owned a bullet 500 marsh grey and it was the worst thing happened to me. Thankfully I sold it, the O2 sensors were so horribly placed, no proper batteries, starter problems what not. So al this changed when UK people brought in the beautiful 650cc twins and now it’s competing with BMW quality as well. So get your facts correct. You just made a fool out of yourself by saying Royal Enfield is Indian.
Love that bike. Looking forward to getting one myself but it would have to be an interstellar green one for me
Thanks Julian yes that would be my colour choice too
Best wishes mark
Another RE winner. My local dealer has one, I'll have to have a look.
As you say I think it could change a lot of anti cruiser people's mind set.
Good job sir👍👍🍻
Hi ER ! ...yes one of the nicest cruisers I've ridden and felt very well made ..rides superbly cheers mark
Thanks for the review Mark. I live and work in Mumbai and ordered a Super Meteor the morning after the evening launch. It's good to know it's as good to ride as it is to look at. I've ridden 350 and 500 Bullets for a while and enjoy them both. Looking forward to stepping up to the 650.
Not likely to be a city bike (maybe Sunday mornings), but looking forward to a two day cruise down to Goa (riding here at night is not a good idea).
Stay safe.
Thanks Patrick.. greetings to Mumbai
Best wishes mark
Other manufacturers need to look to RE and see what people want and are buying. All other manufacturesrs are £££ crazed . Superb review as normal thanks for your hard graft
Many thanks...yes couldn't agree more....these bikes are good value
Best wishes mark
They do.
And what most people want is apparently a heavy adv or a harley.
Thats what i see riding around the most here 😂
Oh yeah this takes me back.
To the day I bought my first bike.
And I had about as much idea of how to ride it.
But for all you young/first time riders out there, good onya for giving it a go!
And the best of luck to all of you!
One suggestion, from experience.
I didn't even have to prove that I knew the difference between the front brake lever and the gearshift lever before they gave me a Learners Permit, and told me to go out and play/learn to ride in traffic.
No wonder so many of us wound up in hospital .
If you can do some rider training away from the road traffic, DO IT!
It's the way to go to learn well and learn quickly. And safely.
So good luck to you all new riders.
Whoever you are.
And good luck with your Rebel 300.
Thanks for the review. Getting back on a bike after a 30year hiatus and confirmed my decision to pre-order one here downunder.
I think that blue paintwork looks pretty nice! Great review Mark 👌
Hi yes it looks gorgeous
Cheers mark
Another great review , I love my inter , and recently acquired classic 350 , now eyeing up a hunter for rainy days
Great choice....I'm loving my hunter 😊
Another lovely royal Enfield 😊. Great reviews Mark ( yet again). Love your style of reviews as you work methodically through the details... 😊. Again I love the styling on this machine very cosmetically pleasing and the bike looks nicely balanced for chucking it into them bends.. cheers Mark 😊
Thanks Vince...it rides superbly....the engine has great torque and is very smooth
Best wishes mark
I ordered one in that colour on Wednesday of last week, I did go for the touring seat and a screen. A great review sir!
Great choice nic
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks, I live in France so lots of quiet roads to cruise along.
Great review Mark, as usual 😊 Best quality RE have produced so far and that engine sounds marvellous straight out of the box, brilliant 😊 hope I enjoy riding just as much 😊 thanks
Hi ....yes I think you'll love it ... fabulous ride quality
Best wishes mark
Mark, excellent review, as normal. You've convinced me to book a test ride on the Super M.
My Super Meteor is being delivered Thursday 2 March and I can't wait! 😃
Many thanks Tony ... great choice enjoy:)
RE named their Himalayan line after the speed bumps in Bangalore, India. I am glad to report the Meteor 650 handled these well (Kawasaki Vulcan S has failed here).
😂😂😂
Good ole Ern. Can't beat that unique single sound 🔊
Yes ....but it's a twin 🤣🤣... cheers ER ...love the sound of a single too
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 damn sorry Mark, I was watching a saddlebags vid and rolled over to yours while I read commenting. That means someone else has your comment for this. Ern is saddlebags classic 500.
What a mess 🤦
@@exeterrider haha 😂 no worries lol 😆..all good fun 😊
I just went from Berlin to London and back on a Super Meteor 650. I am 68. On my way back I did Calais Reling in one day. It was a phantastic ride I can confirm this bike is well suited also for long rides. My comparison: Harley Sportster 883 model year 98) which I own as well and did the trip with last year. RE is more comfortable (even though other people complain about the rear suspension) and more agile. Calais - Berlin that is nearly 1000 kilometres and I would never have thought it manageable for an old man like me but it was . So my verdict: this bike is absolutely recommendable, if you like the style ( which I do).
What a lovely bike.
Nice to see my beloved Poole too.
Spent many a time at the Dolphin centre bus station trying to sober up before getting the bus to Swanage. Happy days.
Thanks 👍 yes Poole is a lovely place:)
Great review, thank you for saying about the mirrors and vibration, wanted to know that.
Really tempted to trade my Sportster 1200 C for one of these…
Only downfall I see is the chain, as I prefer the belt or shaft drive on a touring bike…
I like this bike! I’m very interested now. Thanks for the great Vid!
Glad you liked it!
Just waiting to pick my one up 7/10days been watching your review like what I seen
Excellent review, all relevant points covered and answered all my thoughts on the bike. Pick mines up in 2 weeks :)
Great choice Andy bet you can't wait 😄
It certainly has the looks
I'm convinced. Been waiting on different reviews and at this price its a bargain. Good spec, looks great and for what Im after its a no brainer.
Good choice! Yes it rides superbly
Cheers mark
Great review Mark and a nice bike.
RE can’t seem to put a foot wrong, great to see.
Thanks 👍
That looks the perfect sized bike for someone of your height. Curse my "elongated" frame !!!
An earlier review I read said that this did not have a slipper or assisted clutch. Hopefully that was a typo as it would be a good thing to have.
Good job RE 👍
Many thanks...the specs I read on it today said it has an assist and slipper clutch ... best wishes mark
We like you Mark. Thank you for what you do. May God bless you and keep you and open your heart to his Saving Grace.
Many thanks for the kind words
Best wishes mark
Great review Mark, I wish I had your “way with words” when doing reviews. Very good indeed. Being a long term owner of an Interceptor and also a Classic 350, I am hooked on the brand. Though I have never been into cruisers myself, without a doubt, it will do well. Thanks for sharing.
Many thanks Ian ....I was very impressed with this ...the engine really suits the cruiser style
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 IAM happy love India bike 🥰🇮🇳
I'll have the green one please. Look great next to my Yellow Meteor. Nice review, as usual.
I love the honesty of the Royal Enfield.
Sharp looking bike. I wish they made it an 850cc though. For me, that 650cc power plant was just barely adequate in the lighter interceptor.
I'd definitely agree there. Not sure where you are but here in Canada (North America in general) a 650 would be at the very lower end of size for a starter cruiser and as I also have a Honda Shadow 750, it would feel like a step backwards but it does look fantastic. Maybe larger engines will come in the future? I've also read that you can get a high quality kit to up them to an eight hundred and something CC.
You have many other more powerful cruisers. You can choose HD if you need more power.
@@jordanseifarth1325 yea upto 65 70 bhp
I've been looking forward to this review mark what a brilliant bike,sounds nice too.
Thanks James ...I was very impressed 👍
I'm not really a cruiser person but this I like this,.Reminds me of a 1930;s Harley for some reason just right.
Thanks. That is on my shortlist for next bike. A bit far to a dealer here in Sweden but you have convinced me to go and try it. This, the Kawa Z650RS and Honda CB500X are the top 3 on my list so they are different, all three. My current bike is a cruiser, a Vulcan 750 that I´ve had the last 12 years. Thought about a change, really but that RE is just so gorgeous to look that I have to try it. Good review, you covered almost everything I want to know except the feeling it for myself.
Many thanks Robert 😊
It looks so classy man! I don’t like cruisers, but after you see it for real. It’s just so..,, dreamy!
Like everything about it. Hope they offer a mid control option. Great review as always.
Hi thanks ...a beautiful smooth ride and impressive quality
Cheers mark
Mark I thought the shifter was heel toe. On your model it appears to have toe only?
very good informative test ride, finish looks excellent , can't help wondering why they have not brought out the hunter 650 first ?? after seeing your 350 - thats the best looker ...
Good point Simon ...I think the hunter 650 would be great 👍
A lot of bike for the money. Might have to trade my classic 350 for one of these, love the blue colour. Great review 👍😂
another excellent review. keep up the good work.
Excellent review Mark! Love the color. Really amazed at what RE is producing lately. I am not sure if this bike is available in the US yet. I didn't think it was available outside of India yet?
Hi it will be coming to the usa I've heard ... hopefully soon for you guys
Best wishes mark
Hi Mark, thanks very useful. A point to note are the bars on the touring model are higher and wider I think you'll find. After many years of HD Glides I've sold up and buying an Interstellar with touring seat and screen (colour I want), and easy to swap from tourer to cruiser with screen removal. I do lots of long distance riding mainly on the continent and this bike suits me exactly. I think the only criticism I would make is the USB is located under the LHD side panel which I really have no use for there; I'm sure something aftermarket will come out soon enough for up near the handlebars 👍.
Thanks for the review mark… I’ve been watching this bike for a few weeks now…it would be perfect for me to tour Thailand on I believe..my local dealer doesn’t know when they will be in Thailand though.. he told me check back in a couple of weeks.. my only other choice is the triumph speed master…twice the price… small fuel tank… can’t get center stand for it…can have it in 1 week… I guess I will have to have patience…. Thanks again…
Many thanks my pleasure
Yes it will be worth the wait
Best wishes mark
Definitely the best review I've seen of the SM anywhere, answered all my questions. 👍 Thanks.
Many thanks...my pleasure
Best wishes mark
quality bike. quality review. i have listened to about 6-7 of the reviews of the super meteor 650 and this was by far the most engaging and informative. thanks!
Many thanks Nigel 😊
Great review Mark as always, well i like the way the motor purring at all kind of revs, as for the handlebars and foot rests setup i think is something that every rider can fit it on his anatomy after owning the bike, not something minus for the bike, well at this time i want to ask you mark please next time give as more in depth details for the bike like opening side panels, the seat chek out for set of tools or space below seats.
Thanks in advance
With friendly regards
Harry Dendromiris
Many thanks Harry will do ;)
Thanks for detailed review Mark. Good job !! Bike is looking stunning awesome. Already booked one. :)
Great choice Vijay :)
Style reminds me so much off the Bonneville America I had. .Removing the impractical pillion seat and having the solo seat makes it look so much better.
Whoever did the setup angled the handlebar too far forward/upward. Needs to be rolled back toward the rider a bit. Also, the switchgear pods left and right aren’t even.
Ditto
Yes I said about that in the video...I'd adjust it back a bit :)
CWM in Chichester woulld have set it up properly in the first place !
Great dealer 👍
Indian versions don't have this kind of handlebar
Poor initial set up by the dealer, especially if they know its going to be on camera 🤨
Great bike! Thank you for the honest review Mark!
My pleasure!
Your reviews are the best mark my gi to place if I need no nonsense honest reviews.
Many thanks 👍:)
Good review, Mark. Not wishing to jump the gun but I think a Hunter 650 will be a very interesting unit :).
Yes now that's my sort of bike
I own a hunter 350 and it's great 👍
It’s been spotted on road
testing mule with a 2:1 exhaust pipe
They are soon launching some more bikes may SC 650 and SG 650
Love the bike. Hate the blue, but the green with the pinstripe is absolute the dogs nuts. I find t an absolute gem to drive and real comfy
Many thanks Paul yes very comfortable and a dream to ride
Best wishes mark
Great review. They’re a bit heavy and underpowered like all RE bikes, but reliable and consistent. A bit more work on the styling needed for it to look properly “cruiserly”!
If I had the budget and was planning on more regular long journeys I think I would be looking to get one of these. I’ve looked at them in my local dealer here in Cardiff and it certainly has the ‘look’!
Very good test & review, thanks! 🙂
Have you ever ridden a bike that u didn't give a positive review?? EVERY bike you ride you seem to love !!
As always, a really useful and detailed review. I am not a cruiser bike person.. I have an Interceptor 650 and the engine, gearbox and clutch on it are really excellent. The seating position is sub-optimal, however.. especially the foot pegs.. I am always getting tangled in them at a stop, to avoid them I have to assume a posture that causes a hip cramp. The Super Meteor looks like a good alternative.. Cruiseresque without being too obvious about it.
It's disappointing that RE hasn't given the Super Meteor a belt drive. For some strange reason belt drive on anything but a cruiser seems to be tabu, but since this one is actually a cruiser, belt drive would seem the logical choice. Cleaning and lubricating the chain behind that big silencer looks like it could be a bit of a pain, so a maintenance free belt would have been nice.
I have said the same, would be lovely to have that virtually maintenance free belt on a bike like this 😉
I think chain drive is the demand and practical choice for most motorcyclists, especially the ones who might want to chop it up and not want a bagger-type belt drive interrupting their design; also in India belt drive conversions are common on Bullets themselves and costs about INR 17,000 for the whole thing, the belts last at least 50,000 kms each and don't cost much to replace. So I'm sure inexpensive belt drive mods for the Super Meteor will come out soon in the aftermarket for those absolutely needing a belt drive.
Don't buy it then, is not for you.
@@kshetrimayumsingh7959 haha I ride a chain modded Harley Sportster so I certainly don’t need belt drive on this bike, which I’m actually considering to buy; besides me, I can’t think of many people who’d want their belt to snap in the middle of nowhere in india without a hope of help unless they’re carrying a spare, and none of this will happen with chain drive…the minimal chain noise on a well lubed chain gets drowned in the chaos ;)
Agree with you, I would add spoked wheels.
To me, this will be the best bike RE has made so far. Looking to get one here in the US when they get here, Late fall 23??
Lot of hard work, content and effort injected in the video. Very nice work.
Many thanks 👍
Best wishes mark
Mr Pulling, I thoroughly enjoyed the review. Thank you very much!
Most bike vloggers I know do a voice over later. You on the other hand are doing it while your focus is on the road and traffic, which is amazing and at the same time, you are able to express your ride feel as felt first hand.
650 is a beautiful bike... Planning to test drive one soon and add it to my other REs - electra and classic 🙂👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best wishes mark
Great review. Comprehensive, real world, easy to follow, good quality AV. The bike reminds me of my old 2010 Triumph America. That was bigger and a bit more 'muscular' , but similar. Which is good, because I loved it. Though the cruiser riding position was very bad for my back...
Thanks nick my pleasure:)
Hello mate thank you for a brilliant review, very detailed and explained everything I wanted to know, thanks again and ride safe, cheers from UK 👍
Ok Dave many thanks 👍
Great review once again Mark, Seriously thinking about one of these, Thanks .
Thanks Colin ...yes they ride really well... great smooth engine
Best wishes mark
Great review, currently riding the Meteor 350. Probably will swap into the Super later in the year.
Many thanks 👍
Great review Mark, seems like a really cracking bike, reckon it would do a sterling job for touring too!
Absolutely 😁💯
Thank You Mark.
EXCELLENT review as always.
Thanks Terry.... Best wishes mark
Great review Mark 👏 👌
Looking at maybe getting a cruiser of mid range displacement to replace my NC750X.........This bike looks like just what I'm looking at a great price. Great aesthetics aswell, and that torquey twin feel I'm used to with the HONDA.
Thanks....yes these ride really well and very comfortable
Best regards mark
Congratulations from Brazil, i'm waiting by mine, still not start sales here!
It will be a few years away for me Before I can get to Buy one of these Great Bikes. Thanks for your nice Review !
Thanks for watching!
Best wishes mark
Great review, thanks Mark. I just bought one of these yesterday (Interstellar, green) for collection 1st March . . . . looking forward to it 🙂
Thanks David.... great choice...you'l love it
Best wishes mark
I must have one
I look forward to the day they produce a bike with more than 47bhp. I know they make these for the Indian and South American markets but it is well within their capabilities to make these at 70bhp, maybe more if they made an 850.
Fantastic review, really considering this now!
They appear to have done it again.. Great job royal enfield.. looks a lovely bike for the money...
Super review Mark!thanks again. Thes super meteors haven’t reached Canada yet but no doubt they will.Probably by the middle of summer.cheers,
Thanks Brett greetings to Canada
Cheers mark
What a beautiful bike! I have the Meteor 350 "Fireball yellow" and it's already good looking but the 650 looks even better, more like a "real" cruiser. What I don't like about both: these really cheap plastic pipes for the brake and clutch lines fixed with elastic bands on the handle bar (if you know what I mean, English is not my native language :D ). Great review as always, Mark!
Many thanks 👍
Excellent bike. Thanks Mark. 👍👍
Would look nice in my garage next to my Hunter. Thanks Mark.
And next to my hunter aswell:)
@@markpulling12 The dual carriageway demo was sublime. As I mentioned before. So many riders are going back to "real" riding without breaking the sound barrier and having possibly more fun than those of us who were perched on R1's or GSXR 1000's. Excellent video and perfect audio! Also weight is less pertinent with the low CG which these traditional bikes possess. Mr Lal owes you a free 650 in my opinion! ;-))) Cheers mate.
Nice one Mark first outing I've seen and it looks great would luv to try one of these I planned a ride on an inter next month and if one of these is also available I will certainly be trying it , bit more money than the inter but it's gotta be checked out great review as per well done .👌👍
Many thanks 👍
I've been waiting for this one Mark. I've seen the bike at the show and it looked fab. The only criticism from me is that i would have liked to see the forks raked out a bit more to give it that true cruiser look. Another great report.
Thanks James yes I know what you mean about the forks ....rides really well...I was super impressed
Best wishes mark
I like the Astral blue the most out of the available colours.
Great Video 👍🏻👍🏻from Germany.
Hi Kurt Many thanks 👍
Mark
Another great review. Thx Mark