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6 things to know before buying the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

The Super Meteor 650 is Royal Enfield's flagship motorcycle.
2 min read21 Nov '25
Ved JanveVed Janve
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The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is the brand’s flagship offering. It uses the same proven 649cc engine found in Royal Enfield’s other middleweight models, but distinguishes itself with a full-fledged cruiser riding posture. Here are a few things to know before buying the Super Meteor 650.

1. What is the peak output of the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

6 things to know before buying the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
 
The Super Meteor is powered by the tried-and-tested 649cc, parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled engine that produces 47hp and 52Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

2. How is the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 different from the Shotgun 650?

Although the Super Meteor 650 shares its platform with the Shotgun 650, it stands apart in several key areas. It sports a more traditional cruiser-style wheel setup with a 19-inch front and 16-inch rear, compared to the Shotgun’s 18-inch/17-inch combo. The Super Meteor also carries a larger 15.7-litre fuel tank, giving it roughly 2 litres more capacity than the Shotgun. Additionally, its ultra-low 740mm seat height is significantly lower than the Shotgun’s 795mm.

3. What is the kerb weight of the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650? 

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has a kerb weight of 241kg, about 2kg lighter than the Classic 650 twin, which is the heaviest RE 650 on sale right now.

4. Does the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 get all-LED lighting

6 things to know before buying the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
 
No, the Super Meteor 650 gets an LED headlight and tail-light, but the indicators continue to use a bulb.

5. What are the colours available with the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is available in 6 colours: black, green, grey with black, green with black, blue with white and red with white.

6. What is the price of the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 after GST 2.0?

The Super Meteor 650 is priced from Rs 3.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 4.32 lakh, reflecting a hike of up to Rs 27,000 to Rs 29,000.
 

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