Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 spotted testing with accessories
Ahead of its unveiling at the EICMA motor show in Milan on Tuesday, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has been spotted doing test runs with official touring accessories. The cruiser was seen with a tall windscreen, chrome-finished crash guards, side-mounted bags, larger footpegs, and a cushioned pillion backrest. The upcoming motorcycle will likely be offered in three variants: Astral, Celestial, and, Interstellar.
Why does this story matter?
- When launched, the Super Meteor 650 will be the third offering in the 650cc line-up of Royal Enfield.
- The upcoming cruiser will be based on the highly acclaimed J-series architecture. It will feature a parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree "cross-plane" crankshaft and a gear-driven balance shaft for better NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) levels.
- It will be a flagship offering for the homegrown bikemaker.
Take a look at the teaser
Astral. Celestial. Interstellar.
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The cruiser will flaunt a round headlamp and alloy wheels
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 will be underpinned by the J-series platform and flaunt a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a round LED headlamp, a wide handlebar, split-type seats with a feet-forward riding stance, dual side-mounted exhaust, and a circular LED taillamp. The motorcycle will house a semi-digital instrument console and a "Tripper" navigation pod. The cruiser will roll on designer alloy wheels.
It will be backed by a 648cc, parallel-twin engine
The upcoming Super Meteor 650 will be powered by a 648cc, parallel-twin engine that will likely produce a maximum power of 47.5hp and peak torque of 52Nm. The mill would be linked to a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch, much like its 650cc siblings.
The motorcycle will be equipped with inverted front forks
For the safety of the rider, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 will be equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with dual-channel ABS for better braking performance. The suspension duties on the cruiser motorcycle would be taken care of by inverted forks on the front and twin shock absorbers on the rear end.
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650: Pricing
In India, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 will be a flagship offering from the homegrown bikemaker. It will be unveiled on Tuesday (November 8) at the EICMA show in Italy. We expect the cruiser motorcycle to cost around Rs. 3.5 lakh (ex-showroom) here.
