Royal Enfield had showcased the Super Meteor 650 at the 2022 EICMA in Milan, Italy. The new model is most likely to be launched in our market in early next year. The RE Super Meteor 650 has been listed on the brand’s Indian website ahead of its local debut at the 2022 Rider Mania in Goa. The latest edition of Rider Mania is scheduled to happen from November 18-22.
It is expected that Royal Enfield dealers will start accepting bookings for the Super Meteor 650 in the next few days, most probably after its debut at the 2022 Rider Mania. The new cruiser is designed and developed on the same platform that underpins the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650. This platform will also underpin multiple new 650cc motorcycles including a Scrambler, a Classic and Bobber. The RE Super Meteor 650 lineup will come in two variants – Standard and Touring. Also See – Super Meteor 650 Vs Meteor 350
The new RE Super Meteor 650 shares the styling cues from the SG650 concept, which was unveiled at the 2021 EICMA. The motorcycle features the traditional round LED headlamp, teardrop fuel tank, retro-styled winged logo, wide handlebar and forward set foot pegs. To enhance its retro profile, the cruiser motorcycle gets round-shaped tail-lamp, mirrors, indicators and instrument panel. The motorcycle gets twin-pod semi-digital instrument console with tripper navigation system. It is the brand’s first bike to feature cast aluminum, old-school rotary style switchgear.
Powering the new RE Super Meteor 650 is the 648cc, parallel twin-cylinder engine that powers the RE 650cc twins. This fuel injected engine is capable of producing 47PS and 52Nm of torque. Transmission duties are performed by a 6-speed gearbox that comes with a slip-assist clutch. The motorcycle features 43mm USD front forks and dual rear shock absorbers. For braking, the bike gets a 320mm front and a 320cc rear disc brakes along with the dual-channel ABS. It rides on 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels wrapped in CEAT Zoom Cruze tyres.
