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- Didn't quite manage to convince me to adopt the cruiser scene, but the Super Meteor is the best Royal Enfield yet.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:55 Size, fit & finish
02:24 Riding position
03:14 Brakes
04:22 Instruments
05:03 Engine
06:21 Ride quality
07:07 Exhaust
07:31 Demographic
08:12 Price
08:51 Conclusion - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Can’t understand why people have a problem with personal opinions? Keep up the great videos.
No idea. I'll have to have a chat with Gary Lineker :)
Up to now I think R.E. have hit the nail on the head with their bikes.
Good value for the quality of bike.
Suddenly, especially next to the Hornet, half the bike for similar money.
It's a miss for me, but to each their own.
I think that you have picked a winner with the new Transalp.
Safe, happy travels 👍
I wouldn’t buy one, but I was pleasantly surprised👍
I'm really looking forward to see what RallyRaid bring out for the Transalp, and to see what mods (if any) RM does to his own bike.
@@VaderWhoop I agree 👍
I agree with this. If the bike was 1000 or 1500 cheaper it would make sense. But for the tourer version at 8.5 u are at bikes like the nc 750 / mt07 / kawasaki vulcan / versys 650 and so on. Yes the royal enfield looks classic but at this price point for what u get it should be less.
Spot on, unbiased personal opinion. Just what we look for when considering a new bike. Keep it up
Thank you :)
Enjoyed the video and thought it very well balanced and informative…. Great that you are open minded enough to try a bike that wasn’t really your thing and still give the review 100% commitment….
Thanks for your kind words of encouragement :)
Trust me, these (or even lesser powered) machines of RE can travel the rugged roads of the Himalayas with heavy load and a pillion...and I'm not talking only about the Himalayan model in particualr but all other models. So your idea of 'Mega-miles' on and the Rugged roads of your country are not even a challenge for this machine whether you carry a pillion or not 😂😂
Rather you than me😊
@@RocketMan_Moto rather everyone who has ridden this machine in the Himalayan roads and the pases of Ladakh. From your review, it's evident you've never seen that level of adventure cruising...I have. So, visit India and join a bike tour, unless you're scared that is 😅
It’s all relative, I guess
Agreed compared to Indian roads European roads are much better, most of the underpowered talk is just for show. Worst take I saw about an RE
Very good honest review, just what proposed buyers need, always too many people saying good but not strictly honest reviews….Thankyou Rocketman I have subscribed 👍
Thanks, Mike😊
Great review as always, I’m a massive RE fan but fully agree that they’re not perfect.
Rocketman, you MUST be related to The English Watch on TH-cam? If not, you have a voice/style doppelgänger!
I really need those blacked out engine covers for my Interceptor, it should fit well. Edit: I know people who tavelled literal dozens of thousands of miles across south america on 250cc Yamaha dual sports with 20~25hp with pillions and luggage and I can assure you your take about power not being enough is far off the mark mate.
I met a couple on a Vespa at the Channel Tunnel a few years ago. They were on their way back to the UK from Italy. I guess it's all relative :)
compared to what? it is actually slow enough to make overtaking a challenge.
Arthur Alc just enjoy the saving.
Yep, you can tour on a bike with low bhp. Is it fun? Yes it is, but it would be more fun with more bhp! Did Istanbul and back, 2 up with camping gear on a 18bhp Matchless. It was scary dangerous fun. Trust me 50bhp plus is better!
2023 Int650 & Gt650 have the black engine & exaust pipes, funny enough I wanted chrome engine & exhaust on SM650.
You are probably spot on with your assessment as I haven't seen one of these yet let alone sat on one or ridden one. But just on the issue of power and torque you are likely spot on. It seems very pedestrian, not what biking is about for me. I reckon if it did have the 70-80bhp and correspondingly more torque as you suggest it would definitely need twin brake discs and callipers so not only more weight but increase in price. RE bikes have never really been my thing, mainly because they are too under powered, aimed at the more cost conscious A2 end of the market.
I had a look at and sat on a new Hornet in my Honda dealer today. Very comfortable. Lovely in either white or black with red ancillaries. The dealer near me is selling them at £8,400 without the SC project can and QS. I also had a look at and sat on a Kawasaki 900RS in a loverly black and burgundy livery. This is £9,950. Tbh I would rather pay the extra and either get a Hornet or a Z900RS. Paying the extra is so worth it for so much more fun.
Thanks as always.
Thanks, Alex. I would have to agree - once the novelty of the Meteor had worn off, I think I'd be wishing I'd gone for something like the Hornet. The engine is in a completely different league. Ride safe :)
i like honest review like this!!!!!!
Thank you :)
Excellent reviews
Thank you :)
Great review, it’s definitely powerful enough for me, my 125cc Honda used to hold 70mph fully loaded with camping gear and I toured all over on it, did 450 miles in one day down from Scotland back to Sheffield and got off fresh as a daisy, so that’s were I’m coming from when I say the power is enough. Looks wise I’m not sure, it gets a bit messy from below the seat back, don’t like the tubing with a hole and the ring pull, just doesn’t flow, could have been neater, I don’t like the graphite engine cover, would have looked nicer in black, don’t like all the silver coloured stuff up front, would have all looked better in black, yeah I like black 😃 the silver controls look cheap, like they did on the Honda VT750, I’m considering a Meteor 350 but I’m wondering should I pay the extra and get one of these, I don’t know, power wise it’s enough, but do I love it enough when I look at it ??? Yeah it’s too expensive like the interceptor, all bikes are nowadays, even these Enfields, what used to be poor man’s transport is now a rich man’s hobby.
Very good video! Too often the details that matter to the prospective purchaser - switch gear, how the brakes feel etc. are overlooked with an obsession for manufacture provided stats (which we can all just look up anyway!). The non-comparison with the new Hornet is revealing. A super quick check on autotrader shows you could pick up a second-hand Triumph Americana, Speedmaster, Thunderbird or even Rocket III for that sort of money! None of these really fit into the "beginner-friendly" bracket so knowing what you would actually compare it with is an interesting one
Thanks for your feedback. As I said the Hornet is a completely different bike, but for riding every day, it would probably make more sense than this Meteor.
Thanks for the usual great review. I am a dedicated Honda GW rider in Canada but have mused about setting up shop in northern England (don't judge! 😅) to be closer to my son and his family. I am 66 and short of stature with my girth not quite matching my height. If I do the "snowbird thing" (six months in, six months out) albeit to England rather than Arizona (still trying to convince my significant other to consider a locale like the Algarve or southern Spain), I'd like to get a midsize bike to romp around in. The RE does look like a nice machine for this but I've also heard that mechanical/maintenance issues are the norm. I've been spoiled for so long with Honda products (I even rode the VTX1800 for a few years until its untimely demise - the dreaded left turner on a green light 🤥) that I'd probably stick with a Honda. Sadly, our choices here in Canada for smaller/midsize bikes are quite limited compared to Europe so there are few motorcycles to test here. Anyway, again, love your reviews! 👍
Thanks for your kind words, Mikey. Honda is up there with my favourite manufacturers, too. My eldest son lives in Vancouver, so I know the score😊
So in a world gone crazy, we watch some guy review motorbikes and by definition said person would express their opinion on said motorcycle, but we are so easily offended or upset by an opinion that doesn’t match our own? Mr Rocketman(hope I’m not misgendering😂),I admire your motivation to put these videos up, knowing full well someone may get upset a little.
Thanks, Kev :)
It looks better than the Rebel 500 or Vulcan 650. I couldn't get on with a cruiser. I like cruiser engines but in a 'sportier' chassis, as in my two big Yamahas: MT-01; SCR950. Nice detailing on this RE. I like the switches and rear light.
I'm coming round to liking your Transalp, Rocket Man. It's certainly got a great engine.
Good review again.
Thanks. Fingers crossed the Transalp will be arriving soon and then we shall see if it really is as good as the journalists are saying :)
@@RocketMan_Moto I'm sure it will be.
Lol, always enjoy your reviews RM. Now, where's my pitchfork!
Haha, thanks😊
Can't be more accurate with your observations
Glad you enjoyed it😊
Brilliant little review, thank you for your time and effort. I don’t think the super meteor is for me due it’s weight. Good luck to RE though, it’s a great looking, well finished bike, just a pity about the power to weight ratio. I’ll stick to my MT 03 which has nearly the same h.p. and weighs the same as the super meteor with me on board !
Thank you. The MT03 is a great bike, that makes this Super Meteor feel even heavier.
It's a fair and considered review.. Nice bike 👍. I'm also not a big cruiser fan, but I understand the appeal. However forward pegs, baffle me, yes on raked out choppers with ape hanger bars the whole lines of the bikes and rider seem to blend nicely. But simply sticking on forward footrests without the necessary ergonomics to suit, just looks and feels odd imo, like waiting to stand up on water skis. I mean who ever explaines "well the reason we've put the pegs forward is so that................." Sorry for the rant
Lol, rant accepted. Thanks, Graham😊
I put a deposit on the Astral Green one a couple of weeks ago, Nov 4th, here in San Diego, Ca after I test drove one and God willing, should arrive by late December or early January. 😎
Enjoy :)
The quality has indeed improved with the RE bikes, however so has the price, they now compete with bikes from the main providers like Honda Rebel or kawasaki Vulcan. Think I would go with the Vulcan.
That's the problem - it's a nice bike, but there are other similarly priced bikes out there that do just as good a job
I think after launching the 450 adv which RE is working on they should work on higher power segments (around 80bhp) as the market of RE is also becoming more diverse (american, uk) though majority of sales is still from India
80hp would make this much more appealing, for sure
Strange comment on beeline. Used one for over two years and never had any problems at all. So much better than a phone with google maps.
I know a lot of users like it. Not for me, though😊
Must say looks very nice 👍🤩🏅not something I’d buy but good on royal Enfield
Pretty much how I feel about it, too :)
I,'m with you regarding the engine . Took a Conti for a ride at a dealers, nice bike went along o.k and made me look good in the windows but was pretty anaemic compared to the stalwart old Er6f I was running. It's a nice motor but it needs to find 10 or 15 extra horses in my book
Thanks for that, Dave. As you say, nice looking bikes, but they’re heavy and underpowered. And getting too expensive🤔
But power for what? They are fine in the city and can manage highway easy. I never have issues getting away at the traffic lights, zipping through traffic, riding with a pillion. So, power for the track? Power for racing with 1000cc bikes?
@@londo0 An extra 10 or so bhp would enhance your'e general enjoyment of the bike without sacrificing the character of the bike and would make it safer during mid pace overtakes. I think they will address this by taking the motor out to 750 in due course. The engine seems designed for potential large overbores
@@davehall4054 see, I had an interceptor and had no issues whatsoever with overtaking in city or highways. Now I have the new 350 reborn and find no real issues in city traffic, on highway of course I need to plan overtakes on the 350.
If you are talking about doing 130kmph and trying to overtake someone doing 140-150kmph on a highway, then I can understand your concern.
Other than that I think it's just people wanting more power for the sake of more power.
Great review, Id get the 865 big bore kit and better tyres. Love the look, but I'd just want some more grunt
Yes, a bit more power and I could be tempted too
Still looking for affordable bike I like. Can you clarify again your feelings about the Enfield 650’s from your favorite and not favorite list? You like them or too slow? The GT and Interceptor…Hard to test drive bikes in my city in USA. Thanks. We don’t get the Hornet here as far as I know.
Here's the comparison I made of the Interceptor vs Speed Twin: th-cam.com/video/EzfW5bvu-Js/w-d-xo.html
There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the RE, but I personally feel it is a little overhyped. It has become as expensive as - imho - better models, at least here in Europe. It's good looking and has a huge aftermarket following, but it's heavy and really not very exciting to ride. I personally would pay the extra for something like the new Honda Hornet (coming to NA in the summer), but I realise it all depends on what you're looking for in a bike :)
Thanks for the review. I tend to like the cruiser look but have never really wanted one - I am tempted by the Meteor though.
As for power, yes both the Interceptor and Meteor could benefit from a bit more BHP. However they are restricted to meet a wider Asian market as well as Euro 4 and 5. They are only 650 air cooled engines. I suppose the Honda 500 twins (similar power) are underpowered too, but people buy them. Twice as much power from a Triumph Twin? Well yes, the water cooled Bonneville T120. Great bike even at twice the price of an Interceptor and in some markets the Meteor.
I expect my Bandit 1250 (145mph+ )is underpowered and too slow for some…….and dated and not trendy enough……
I think the Meteor 650 will sell well.
There seems to be a lot of satisfied Interceptor owners (it is only an impression - I am not aware of any surveys) so maybe the lower power doesn’t matter to much. I certainly enjoy riding mine - if anything it feels a bit more fun than a faster bike on non-motorway roads. It’s good round town, you can hustle on country roads - fast enough for most A road speed limits in Europe, and it’s great for just chilling out.
Take care.
Thanks for your feedback :)
Different bike question: What is your opinion of the Street Triples vs your Speed Twin? Which is more fun to ride and why? Thanks. Considering both bikes btw…
Honestly, I could justify owning both. The Street Triple is a ground to air missile, the Speed Twin is a nuclear bomb🤷♂️
@@RocketMan_Moto Cool. Good to know.
I wanted to get a Keeway Benda Darkflag but it's still not out here in India. Hence, I got this beauty (celestial red, tourer). Not one bit disappointed. Still wish it was Darkflag but there are no other cruiser options at this price point.
Enjoy :)
@@RocketMan_Moto thanks brother.
Had this bike just Iver a month now and felt pretty much the opposite on most things you said. Great thing about opinions and the biker community, we all have our preferences and styles.
I think the bike looks awesome, rides really well after 400 miles and first service, and the breaks are perfect. The tripper is more of a novelty, but on the few occasions I used it, has done me well. Although I did know where inwas going anyway. Amazing MPG, and really quick when needed to overtake. The ceat tyres are great too. Not a lot of love for these, but in both wet and dry conditions, have served me well (and a bit of snow as had no choice). If you are thinking of a cruiser, go for it.
Thanks for your considered feedback. The Super Meteor isn't a bad bike, in fact I quite enjoyed myself during the test ride, it's just not suitable for the kind of riding I do. Hope you enjoy yours :)
It looks beautiful but “really quick” it most certainly is not. I don’t like pretending. It’s much cheaper than any Harley but lacks anything like the same degree of torque and power.
Wonderful to hear the truth! That’s why I follow your channel because you say what few others dare or have the guts to say. I really like the bike but as you rightly point out, 48hp? It’s absolutely hobbled by its lack of grunt and tank-like weight. I’m not a massive fan of Triumph but I’d go for one every time over RE because they’re nearly always double the power and with that, comes safety. The money saving doesn’t swing it for me either. They look the part, but fall well short. RE need to develop more efficient and effective engines.
Glad you enjoy my videos. I do try to keep them real, even if I often upset fan boys😀 I agree on Triumph’s approach.
I'm also not very much into the Royal Enfield hype and yes they're not that bad looking, but who buys a motorbike just to look at it.
But with a performance-weight of 0.195 hp/kg it's very close to the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide at 0.208 hp/kg.
(For comparison the Speed Twin 1200 performs at 0.463 hp/kg). So the proud RE cruiser nearly matches the american legend in one category.
I'd rather go though with the Honda Hornet like you and thank you very much for the great show. 👍🏼😀😀
Thanks for your feedback :)
good points. my old Ducati runs 0.5Bhp/kg and suits my needs perfectly.
Admittedly handsome, but 45bhp and £8k for something the same weight as a 1200GS is mental
Just about sums it up. Unfortunately🙁
I like the beeline - just have to stick with it for a bit and learn how it thinks
You could be right
There was a whole lotta love for this bike from the RE crowd , long before it came out .
And it's pretty much what I expected . Adequate but lacklustre components , heavy and with an engine that lacks excitement . [ RE in a nutshhell ].
Cruisers , [ and this is just my personal opinion , which is entirely biased ] are all about flashy looks and power . This bike doesn't have them .
Will it please the RE crowd ? Yes of course it will .
And that is a good thing.
Thanks for your feedback :)
It is expensive in Europe. I´m not ready to pay premium for an Indian bike, not yet. The looks and even the quality are fine, but for experienced riders it is underpowered. That idea of a hyper-variant sounded interesting and I hope somebody at RE listened but if the price goes up (which it is bound to) there are more interesting bikes around. I´ve had my current Kawasaki Vulcan since 2012 and see no reason to look at anything else for the moment as the only cruiser on the market that I might consider is a Honda 1100 Rebel. The cruiser genre lacks interesting middle size bikes for the moment, luckily used cruisers are in abundance on the second hand market so there are bargains to be made. As an older guy (65) a middle size cruiser makes sense, easy to get a leg over and the weight is not too much to handle. But I respect RE for what they have achieved in just a few short years, it is a great "rags to riches" story and there are lessons to be learned here in strategic thinking and marketing. And later in life one of their small capacity bikes might make a great last bike, maybe.
Thanks for your feedback😊👍
Yes the Swedish importer has got some serious hybris.
@@Fiatmannen1Agreed. I’d like to pick up a Hunter or Scram but for the price I can get a used MT07 or Versys650 in mint condition. For UK priced I’d have ago but in Sweden it’s just too expensive.
This was a pretty fair summary but maybe you are missing the point that the enfield is a budget bike that is well put together and does everything pretty well though nothing exceptionally well. I have a number of bikes, some old Brit Triumph and BSA twins, an Interceptor 650 and a Triumph Rocket 3 which is a torque monster and fast. I have owned in excess of 40 bikes in my life including sports bikes and do you know what- the enfield has undoubtedly become my favourite go to bike for everyday use but then of course, I don't own a Honda ADV! Enfield twin is not fast but it is quick enough and it is light and easy and fun to ride. Each to his own of course but value for money is incredible with the enfield twins and that's the whole point.
All good points that I accept, Frank. It's not a bad bike, in fact it's the best RE I've ridden so far, but I continue to think there are better bikes available for similar money :)
spot on is what i think about a more power model without going silly , ,, the die hard interceptor fans should not be so critical about your test if they say 48 bhp is enough as they are then admitting it bothers them if someone has a jibe ,,, in the uk the bikes for a2 riders need this power setting ,- spot on , but when a yam twin is 73 bhp,,,,, honda twin is loads more ,,,, suzukis 650 is more , and these bikes are in similar price range - then yes re should do a 60 bhp version in my opinion to catch even more sales , this new sm is a little heavy for the power , to give an example i have a unloved by many scr950 v twin yam , it weighs very little more than the bike tested here , has a lowely 54 bhp , - but at one year old with less than 4000 ,miles,, delivered,, choice of two exhausts , no faults for 4800 uk pounds , ;;; shows there are alternatives ;;; and the enfield is NOT that cheap , but still a very good bike ;;
Thanks for your feedback😊👍
that bike is nearly 10k in ireland, i have the 650gt,it starts to come alive when you reduce the weight, but of course that costs money as well, mine would be 20kg lighter than standard
That’s a lot of money😳
Hit job!
Not sure what you mean
Superb Machine! Best Cruiser!
Enjoy👍
Pretty looks, but personally I've never gotten on with feet forward armchair position bikes; I just don't feel in control.
I get that. It isn’t a particularly natural position for me either.
Pls review the KTM Duke 390, would like to know your opinion on that bike
It’s on my list👍
Can I ask which vest you are wearing?
Segura Fergus. Very nice cut, typical French class😊 segura-moto.fr/fergus.html
@@RocketMan_Moto damn that's a coincidence. I was looking at the Segura Miguel and Fergus this week. 😆 How is the ventilation on the fergus? Also, I tried on a Segura Miguel (large) but it was very tight. I know Segura mentioned they are body fit but when stretching my arms I had like 5cm of arm skin showing. I am 6.2 and thought you were too. Which size did you take which was comfortable? (There was no XL in stock) Thx !
I always think RE look better in person but alas it's not for me. I'm rather smitten with my Versys 650, I think she might be the one. :)
One of the best all-rounders!
9:29 'Hyper Meteor with around 65 70 hourses' at that point it will be approaching Triumph Bonneville range and I doubt Royal Enfield would go directly against Triumph segment.
True. It was said in jest, RE aren’t out to compete with Triumph😊
This bike should have been an 850.
@@RocketMan_Moto Ironically, RE is doing so well in their small cc segment that supposedly Triumph is making a baby Bonneville to compete.
I am not a Royal Enfield fan, and would never consider buying one for the very reasons you pointed out in your Interceptor video. The Super Meteor seems to offer nothing new in either looks or performance in the small cruiser market. It is also unfair to compare it with the Harley Sportster which is in a different price bracket, delivers 120bhp, and attracts a very different type buyer. I also think its a pointless motorcycle, and I am a Harley owner!. A Honda Rebel 500 is probably the natural competitor to the Super Meteor, and both have the roughly the same power output and look similar!. Interesting to know which one is better?. Keep the good content coming.
Thanks for your feedback, Peter. Ride safe :)
It's got a second brake disc. All cruisers do. You use that lever near your right foot to actuate it. ALL cruisers stop better with both brakes. Unlike sport bikes, your rear tire won't be off the ground clamping down on the front brake. Not a design issue, you just have to ride differently styled bikes differently.
As I said, I used the rear brake more than I do usually, but I'm sure you'd agree that it would be even easier to brake if there were a second front disc :)
Such as yourself, I am not into (riding) cruisers, but I like the look of some of them. This one relly looks nice but these "water boiler" switchgears are an eyesore...
Lol, water boiler switchgear :) I won't be able to unsee that now
Very good review. I have been roasted about my views on the puny Interceptor. So had a lengthy test ride on the 2023 one, so I wasnt speaking without giving it a chance. And like you had a few positive things to say about gearbox, but i found myself using adjectives like "adequate" "OK" and ultimately "a sheep in wolf's clothing". People do not like to admit that they buy these things because they're cheap, so they kick off when someone tells them " an inconvenient truth".
cue revenge of the tight wads 😴
Exactly. Thanks for your kind words of support :)
One of these days Royal Enfield may just make a bike which suits me: a bit lighter, a bit more powerful, a bit better finished, and yes a bit pricier to have all that. In fact, a bit more Triumphy.
Lol :)
I felt a lack of power in the continental 650 because of its weight and therefore will feel this to be under powered for sure, this looks way better than it actually is in my unbiased opinion, and saying anything negative about Royal Enfield bikes always meets with strong pushback and I kinda get that it's not built on numbers but not that much on character or x-factor either, if it did then I would happily choose charm and character and personality over numerical performance.
Thanks for your feedback😊
I must have missed a video somewhere. You obviously stopped your ranking system. I’m wondering where the new Honda and the Super Meteor would have fallen.
The RocketScore will be returning soon😊
I like motorcycles!✌🏽
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I looked at this bike and well quite like it ,,it looks very smart ,the paint job dare I say is excellent ...The only thing I did not like at all ,,are the foot controls..They are really cheap nasty bits of tin (probably made from a biscuit tin))very shoddy...
I agree that you can see signs of cost cutting if you look closely. A bit naughty for €8000. If Honda can do it...
For the money, I would take a Guzzi V7 I think
Nice bike
This man has his own taste.
This bike is targeted to its own identity.
This man's comments are justified in his use-case and intensions .
he is comparing it with a hornet, its not comparable, but it is what he is into, or likes.
its ok to compare to judge owns tastes
The Super Meteor and Hornet are absolutely comparable on price, and that was my point :)
Good review, one point don’t underestimate the Ceat tyres they are way better than you probably think, albeit less well known than some of the more premium brands
Fair enough. I’ll take your word on it😊👍
Ceat tyres are junk, just like the IRC ones which Honda put on some of their 125s. Take the junk Ceat off and put something decent on there.
What's the best cruiser for you?
I’m not the person you should be asking😊
How about if you have 2 years to go on your restricted license LAMs/A2?
I just got one sight unseen (their turning up in Australia in April) as the Vitpilen 401 I've had for a few years hurts the wrists after about 10 minutes, I'm pretty sure a Cruisers main purpose is long distance leisurely travel.
As far as power goes it's not an option for me ATM but I'm not sure how much benefit it would be for me on the totalitarian streets of Oceania with a cop or an Agent Smith behind every bush, for those in freer climates enjoy it while it lasts, the WEF has plans for us not exceeding 125cc's or a 12 volt battery, might as well get something real while I can.
Fast boys on suicide watch.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it, if you have specifically gone out and looked for a beginner cruiser👍😊
It's a cruiser, you don't really need power. These make more power than the Vstar 650 and look at how many of those Yamaha sold
True
The government everywhere are putting stupid restrictions on bikes. They actually pollute less. RE will not make bigger engines cause the A2 license laws in many countries. They don’t want to compete with Harley or triumph. It will destroy the affordability part.
Good review again. This 1 I give it a miss.
Thanks, Lyn. I think cruisers are an acquired taste🤔
I think the interceptor looks much better, I'd rather have the Hornet than either
Pretty much sums it up, Steve :)
Almost same price as Honda Shadow/Aero 750. Honda rep, shaft drive, similar weight, similar power. Why would somebody want this other than maybe looks?
Yes, you really have to want the looks, I agree
@@RocketMan_Moto If Yamaha re-released the old 45-year- old XS650 it would outsell this anachronism by 1,000's.
The RE is a mediocre design to begin with, tarted up fuel injection. The old XS650 Yam would eat this things breakfast, and last twice as long.
And cheaply made.
Tell me one criteria that is better on this thing than the 45-year old Yamaha XS650!
One thing that bugs me with this bike is the brushed metal finish they've used on parts like the triple-clamp, handle-bar clamp and switch housing. Despite being metal, from certain angles they look like plasticky & cheap.
I agree that, if you look closely, there are some signs of cost-cutting, but overall the finish is a step up from the other 650s.
Very brave of you to risk the ire of the Enfieldnati. 😂
Fortune favours the brave?😀
It's good bike, however... I believe it's too low (cornering means scraping) and the rear end is too hard for me. It thumps me in the lower back constantly... So I'm not too enthousiastic. It is beautiful, that is for sure...
All good points. Thanks for your feedback😊
Owner of Interceptor 650 here. I agree that 47 bhp is not enough power for Indian roads. Engine lacks torque. Breaks and suspension are bad. I'll be selling my soon. Fortunately the depreciation is not much here.
Edit: All RE bikes have poor power to weight ratio.
I think that's the problem - they're just a bit too heavy. Thanks for your feedback :)
Well, concerning power to weight ratio they're quite close to Harley-Davidsons 😀😀
True enough. I guess I’m just used to lighter bikes😊
@@peterparker219 Harleys have never appealed to me. Too heavy for the power they produce and expensive.
@@RocketMan_Moto I agree. We have the same taste. I am always a very spirited rider no matter the occasion, day or mood. I love a lightweight, powerful and torquey motorcycle like the Street Triple RS.
Congrats on your Transalp. Looking forward to the videos.
The bike should have belt drive and hydraulic valve adjustment. Then all you need to do is change the oil 🛢️.
That would be nice
Not keen, not a Cruiser fan, I tried the interceptor and ended up buying a used 2019 street twin with less than 1800 miles for the same money and 20bhp more and much better Finnish.
Good call👍😊
All motorcycles should have twin disc brakes.
Agreed
God knows I love the RE's, but please for the love of all that is good please make a bike that is made for a rider 6'2"+. Cheers to all.
I'm 6'4" and find my Super meteor 650 is mega comfortable 👍
Yeah, I'm 6'2" and the Super Meteor is just right.
Absolutely no cvt scooter needs a rev counter, it's simply style over substance, so ya right in that point. I've never understood why they fit em, a clock would be more use on a scooter 🤷🏻♂️
Agreed
!00% correct - Meteor is moped performance so Super Meteor, is Super moped!
It could do with another 25hp, but then it would be even more expensive😬
Why are so many bike reviewers so closed minded when it comes to cruisers and modern classics? I really have to wonder how someone can do this for a living and yet be so dismissive about a whole entire category of bikes. I've seen this time and time again on so many reviews on cruiser bikes. Some of them even admit to never having ridden a cruiser. How can you have such strong opinions about something you have no experience with?
I own a modern classic. Don’t think I’ll ever own a cruiser, though. And I don’t do this for a living😊
With that price they make it hard to say NO!
It’s a very good bike for the price, as for just price there are better bikes for the price than the fugly hornet.
Price is good in India & Australia. Less so in Europe.
Add another 150cc and maybe it would be better oh and try and lose some of the weight
This
To all of you who don't have the RE Super Meteor 650
It is your loss. Ride one and still tell me it's underpowered. I go cruising and relaxing, not racing.
The RE is fabulous 😊
Sounds as though you found the right bike for you. Enjoy :)
So, you are not a fan of Motone then?
Some of their products are very nice, but many owners tend to get carried away and replace half their components with brass parts that just look tacky
The speedo is exactly the same as the 350 meteor not the hunter, and a rev counter on an auto scooter is completely useless, a pointless add on
That was kind of my point
@@RocketMan_Moto OK, well in that case we are in agreement 😁
:)
Im always so sad to hear that many or most Harleys just don’t deliver on some of the key promises and basics like value, comfort, design integrity , etc. i really want to like them, some like a sportster or Road King really appeal but then i read a test and despite the ‘feel’ and that ‘ Harley thing’, causing a misty eyed review, its hard to forgive the engineering flaws, like excess weight, exhausts that look like they were added on the side after they were manufactured ( yes Indian as well and Ducati too), I can picture the staff looking at the first one off the line and all clapping and proud, then someone says, ‘ohh hell what about the mufflers’ , Duh! , no centre stands, no ground clearance, terrible riding positions, outrageous pricing, outrageous accessories , bot even a pullion seat on their basic a$25K Softail and the fact that they are are needed on such a bike is puzzling, etc etc.
i so want to like them but I cant get past the cynical marketing and poor engineering.
No, the new Cb Honda doesn’t look much but it’ll be a better bike dynamically than just about any Harley. How can this be?
Not really my style of bike either, but I know thousands swear by them, and that’s fine. We’re all different. Ride safe and thanks for your feedback😊
What that got to do with his RE Paul? Take your Harley bashing somewhere else my man.
Sorry RocketMan I think its an ugly duckling. It looks like it was assembled from a mix of parts from a dozen different bikes. And I like yourself am more of a 100 HP kind of guy. Great review though.
Thanks, Leonard. No problem, you're perfectly entitled to your opinion :)
You get what you pay for, you get a lot for what you pay for an RE, I think it is great for the price. Comparing Honda with RE is just rediculous, you might as well compare it with subway & an airplane, a light plastic sport's bike designed for perfomence & an all metal retro classic bike designed for classic looks & lasting for decades are just two different things, RE keeps power under 47bhp because of A2 licence requirements, you can't ride a bike double the power as a beginner bike, RE is making new people join motorcycling & old riders return to biking.
In India, the price is a lot more competitive. Here the Super Meteor is more expensive than the Honda Hornet, which has twice the power.
That this thing will last for decades is a "claim". Not a fact.
@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp in India it's a common thing to see a 40 year old RE 350 are being sold for $1000 so it's actually a fact.
India don’t have A2 licenses! Surely you realise that. That’s just a British limitation. RE don’t have low powered bikes because of A2, they have low powered bikes because they haven’t developed the expertise of the Japanese yet for high performance machines. Hopefully they will soon.
My 883 Sportster makes less horsepower.I have had her for 25 years. It's on the original engine. Hp. isn't everything.
It is to me😊
@@RocketMan_Moto My bike has 400,000 miles on the original engine. It's not fast but it sure does last. There are bold bikers and old bikers but no old bold bikers.
Fair comment
i m fro india nd let me tell u our fan boys r bit over rated ... and royal enfield users r a bit over rated also
Thanks for your feedback :)
Spot on;true review;it lacks that power to feel free on motorways but a nice ride though.
Exactly😊
My personal opinion, is that people who have personal opinions that differ from my personal opinions have incorrect personal opinions. 🙃
Life must be a struggle
#metoo 😂 RE Fanboy/Meteor 350 owner.
*Crap Game*
RE=low power.
Sorry it just does.
Back in 1974 my honda 175 had 20 hp and it would slow down if you went into 5th gear.
RE needs to up there power by 100%.
Agreed. 80hp is a bare minimum in my book for any bike