The much-anticipated Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is launching in India today.
The new Super Meteor 650 is the 3rd motorcycle in Royal Enfields current lineup to use the 648cc parallel twin which also powers the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650.
Unlike these 2, among which is a roadster and the other a cafe racer, the Super Meteor 650 is a conventional cruiser with forward-set footpegs, and a low and extended stance.The Royal Enfield 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 very first 650 in REs stable to get a Tripper navigation as requirement.
There will be two-three colourway alternatives for each of the variants.
Expect the price to start at about Rs 3.5 lakh (ex-showroom).
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 First look|Power, expected price, launch information|TOI AutoIt gets twin shocks at the back with five-step preload adjustability.
While the Interceptor and Continental GT get a halogen head and tail light, the SM650 boasts LED units and likewise a USB charging port.
It is powered by the businesss 648cc parallel twin that makes 47 hp at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm at 5,650 rpm and is coupled 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 high windscreen as the tourer version.
Like all Royal Enfield motorbikes, the Super Meteor 650 gets a variety of accessories to personalize it for rider-only or two-up use.
We have actually ridden the Super Meteor 650 and a very first flight review will be LIVE on the site and our YouTube channel at 8 PM tonight (16 January).