Boy, that looks good. It looks really, really good.
I agree. When Royal Enfield unveiled the Super Meteor 650 a while back, I wasn’t really that much enamored by it. But after finally seeing it up close, I can strongly agree that this is a thing of beauty.
The styling is simple. A classic bike with a glossy finish and some touches of chrome here and there, just like the other bikes from RE’s lineup. But I think what really makes it stand out are the pinstripes. Those golden stripes on the fuel tank aren’t made by machines—they’re handpainted by the men who build these bikes in India. It’s a special touch that makes everything else pop.
It also looks quite big.
Because it is. For a 650, the Super Meteor is pretty hefty from front to rear. The fuel tank’s a bit bulky, and while it sits low to the ground, it won’t be that easy for shorter riders to flat-foot given how wide the bottom half of the bike is.
Certain bits and pieces are big, too. The seat, the 19-inch wheel up front, the rear fender, and even the exhaust pipes, which we’ll talk more about later. And mind you, this doesn’t just look big—it’s actually heavy, too. Curb weight is listed at 241kg, which puts it easily into liter-bike territory.
ALSO READ:
Could Mitsubishi be reviving the Adventure in the form of a seven-seater XForce?
Review: 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator
With that much weight, how does it handle?
I have to admit, this bottom-heavy bike is a nightmare in parking lots and can be a bit tiring in traffic. But surprisingly, it can hold its own through winding roads. I didn’t have enough seat time to wring it out across proper twisties (hence, this not being a full review), but I could tell by how easily it flings around that it’ll feel right at home through mountainous roads.
I was honestly skeptical at first, because this is a cruiser with forward footpegs, but it really impressed once I got to ride it. And on the highway, it’s a dream. On long, open straights, it’s quite comfortable. As a point of comparison, I find it much more comfortable than a Honda Rebel 500.
How’s the power output?
If you’re into these types of bikes, I’ll be the one to tell you that the Super Meteor 650 has all the power you’ll ever need. That 648cc air-oil-cooled parallel-twin makes good use of all 46.3 horses and 52.3 Newton-meters of torque on the road, making it a true cruiser in every sense of the word. It rides very comfortably at highway speeds while keeping revs low.
There’s still some power there when you’re out for more spirited rides, but it won’t pull as fast and as easily than a lighter naked or sport bike. But for the weekend tito rider, this is almost like a hand-in-glove fit. It also gets dual front disc brakes with dual-channel ABS as standard for added safety, which should be a plus for the titas who aren’t always too keen on letting their husbands out for the usual Sunday breakfast ride.
For the more tech-savvy ones, the bike also gets smartphone connectivity through its instrument cluster which, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to tinker around with. These gauges also provide all the basic information including what I think is essential in classic bikes: a fuel gauge.
So, worth the price tag?
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 starts at P439,000, but you’ll have to pay an additional P10,000 for this beautiful Interstellar Green colorway. Shell out another P10,000 on top of that and you’ll get the pillion-seat backrest and the windshield added to the package.
For that price and this big of a bike, that’s actually pretty darn good. You’d be hard-pressed to find something well over 500cc with plenty of power and this much style that’s also well under half a million pesos. And overall, it’s a simple, straightforward bike that’s packaged well for its target market.
All that being said, I won’t be able to say just how good this will be as an actual daily rider given my limited time with it. But let’s face it, who’s buying this to use it for the daily commute anyway, right?
More photos of the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2025:
