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      RE Super Meteor 650 Red, Black Colour – First Official Photo Leaks ?

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      Super Meteor 650 will have several distinctive features, something not seen with any of the existing Royal Enfield bikesRE Super Meteor 650 Red And Black ColourSpotted multiple times across city streets and highways, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is one of the most awaited bikes in the country. It will make its global debut later today at 2022 EICMA. Ahead of that, first photo of the upcoming Super Meteor 650 has been leaked online. It is seen in a dual tone finish of Red and black colour.Super Meteor 650 is part of the company’s strategy to expand options available to enthusiasts in the 650cc segment. 650 twins are already enjoying spectacular success with a market share of more than 80 percent in 500cc+ motorcycle segment. Addition of new 650cc products like Super Meteor will further strengthen Royal Enfield’s presence in this space. Exports are also expected to contribute significant numbers to overall sales of Super Meteor 650.Super Meteor 650 new detailsErgonomics are vitally important for cruisers and Royal Enfield is making sure that Super Meteor lives up to expectations. A key detail that has been revealed is low seat height, even less than 765mm of Meteor 350. This will be advantageous in terms of handling and overall ride dynamics. Low seat height will ensure that even shorter individuals can handle the bike without any hassles.Given the bike’s significant volume and weight, it is imperative for users to firmly plant their feet on the ground. A low seat height will make it possible. The bike has a scooped seat, which will ensure optimal comfort and adequate lumbar support, as necessary for long distance touring. Ergonomics are further enhanced with wide handlebar and forward set foot pegs.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650cc – Official TeaserAnother key feature will be a new LED headlight. Super Meteor will be the first Royal Enfield bike to have this type of headlight. Upcoming Himalayan 450 is also expected to get a similar LED headlight. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 will be using 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels. This setup is slightly different from Meteor 350 that has a 17-inch rear wheel. As for the rubber, Super Meteor 650 is likely to get Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tyres.Super Meteor 650 features, specsApart from the signature retro theme, Super Meteor will have a completely unique profile. Everything from fuel tank design to offset fuel filler cap, retro-styled winged logo, side panels and tail section will be entirely new. However, some components such as instrument cluster, switchgear, tripper navigation and round LED tail light could be borrowed from Meteor 350. Switch cubes are expected to have a lighter colour shade in comparison to the usual black finish.Super Meteor will be utilizing a modified version of the chassis used with 650 twins. A number of changes are expected, based on different mounting points for foot pegs, rear brake pedal and heel and toe shifter. The bike will be using USD forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650ccEngine will be the same as 650 twins and likely to have the same performance numbers of 47 hp and 52 Nm. However, some visual uniqueness has been achieved with changes to the appearance of engine casing. Super Meteor 650 is expected to be even smoother than 650 twins, as it gets a new brace for the engine head that connects to the top of the frame.In India, Super Meteor 650 could be showcased at the upcoming Royal Enfield Rider Mania, later this month. Postponed due to the pandemic, the event will be back in November after a gap of two years.Source More

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      Top 10 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Sep 2022 – Classic, Hunter, CB350, Bullet

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      With 89,822 units sold in September 2022, 200-500cc motorcycles segment thrived with positive growth in both YoY and MoM analysisDivine Custom Bike By Neev MotorcyclesThis is one of the most interesting segments in motorcycle space in India. One which comprises fun, exciting and performant products. That said, this segment is completely overpowered by Royal Enfield with its slew of 350cc products. Royal Enfield has 6 products that take up slots within the top 7 motorcycles in this list.Kicking things off, we have Classic 350 which doubled its sales from 13,751 to 27,571 units YoY. MoM growth was 45.16% and holds a staggering 30.7% share of this segment. Hunter 350 sales took a hit of 5.93% MoM which stood at 17,118 units in September 2022 over 18,197 units sold in September 2022 and holds a 19.06% share.200-500cc Motorcycles Sales September 2022Meteor 350 sales stood at 10,840 units, up from 6,184 last year and up from 9,362 units sold the previous month. Bullet 350 and Electra 350 sold 8,755 and 4,174 units respectively in September 2022. Both registered positive growth of 315.52% and 521.13% YoY and 14.93% and 1.71% MoM respectively.Breaking RE’s chain of top-selling products, we have Honda CB350 that sold a hair under 4,000 units and registered 32.89% YoY growth and 7.16% MoM growth. At 7th place, we have Himalayan with 3,478 units that registered a 4.27% YoY decline and gained 248 units MoM that accounted for 7.68% MoM growth.200-500cc Motorcycles Sales – YoYPlatform sharing KTM 250 and Dominar 250 sold 2,160 and 1,848 units respectively. While KTM registered 84.14% YoY and 53.74% MoM growth, Dominar registered a chart-shattering 46,100% YoY and 191.94% MoM growth. This huge gain is due to Dominar 250’s sales in September 2021 with only 4 units.Newly developed Pulsar 250s sold 1,647 units and registered YoY decline of 59.91% and a gain of 152.22% MoM. KTM’s fire-breathing 390 platform managed to sell 1,506 units and with that YoY growth was at 303.75% and MoM growth was at 81.45%. Bajaj’s Dominar 400 didn’t sell as much as its smaller sibling and sales dwindled 36.42% YoY and 20.14% MoM.Avenger 220 sales stood consistent at 701 units with 1.45% YoY growth and 2.94% MoM growth. Apache RR 310 and CB300R managed to sell 570 and 505 units and both registered positive growth in YoY and MoM analysis. Except for Dominar, Pulsar and KTM 250, the quarter-liter segment doesn’t enjoy much action.200-500cc Motorcycles Sales – MoMHusqies Register Positive GrowthSuzuki V-Strom 250 SX, FZ25, Husqvarna 250 and Gixxer 250 sold 359, 343, 266, and 190 units respectively. Suzuki Gixxer twins are the least-selling 250cc bikes despite being solid products as reflected by most automotive journalists. Ninja 300 sales stood at 153 units and recovered by 6.25% MoM while witnessing 52.63% decline YoY.Classic Legends sales of Jawa/Yezdi stood at 2,813 units with 10.95% decline MoM over 3,159 units sold in September 2022. In total, 200-500cc motorcycle sales stood at 89,822 units in September 2022. Sales grew 126.83% YoY and 18.80% MoM. While volume gain stood at 50,223 units YoY and 18.80% MoM. More

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      2023 Yamaha Aerox 155 Gets New Colours – Sportier, Youthful

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      Yamaha Aerox 155 now has a total of 8 colour options in Indonesia, as compared to just 4 offered in Indian market2023 Yamaha Aerox 155With Aerox 155 emerging as a popular choice, Yamaha Indonesia has introduced some new colour options for the maxi-styled scooter. Some of the earlier colour options have also been updated with new graphics. The colour updates are targeted at the young generation, who are among the primary users of the sporty scooter.It is not certain if some of these new colour options introduced in Indonesia could make their way to India. Aerox 155 is popular in India as well and offers colour choices of Metallic Black, Racing Blue, Grey Vermillion and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition. Most of these colour options are predominantly black and blue, whereas the colour palette used for Aerox 155 in Indonesia is a lot more vibrant, peppier and youthful.2023 Aerox 155 new coloursStandard variant of 2023 Aerox 155 now has a total of five colour options. It includes Cyan Silver, Metallic Red, Black Silver and Yellow Blue. All of these are priced at Rp 27,075,00, which is approximately INR 1.42 lakh. The Cyan Silver variant gets Cyan coloured wheels, which works to enhance its youthful exuberance. The Yellow Blue theme is even funkier with blue front wheel and yellow rear wheel. Metallic Red and Black Silver variants have the standard black alloy wheels.There is also the special CyberCity colour option with red coloured wheels. It packs in sporty graphics and colour gradients on the sides, which significantly enhances its overall look and feel. 2023 Aerox 155 CyberCity colour variant is slightly costlier than the standard variant. It is priced at Rp 27,275,000, which is ~ INR 1.43 lakh.2023 Yamaha Aerox 155Users going for new Aerox 155 Connected ABS variant have colour options of Maxi Signature Black and Prestige Silver. These are available at Rp 30,605,000, which is approximately INR 1.61 lakh. While these colours look largely the same as earlier, some changes have been introduced in the form of gold and bronze highlights. Alloy wheels have a matching colour code to augment the premium vibes.Range-topping Aerox 155 variant is offered in World GP 60th Anniversary Livery. This theme utilizes multiple shades such as white, red, yellow and black. Alloy wheels and rear suspension canisters have a golden finish. This top-spec variant of Aerox 155 is priced at Rp 31,110,000, which is approximately INR 1.64 lakh.No performance updatesApart from the new colours, there are no other major changes to Aerox 155. The scooter is powered by a 155cc liquid cooled, single-cylinder motor that generates 15.3 PS of max power at 8,000 rpm and 13.9 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. It is mated to a V-belt automatic transmission. The engine integrates VVA, smart motor generator and stop and start system.Some of the key features of 2023 Aerox 155 include LED headlamp, DRL and taillamp, hazard lamp, keyless access, mobile charging port, full digital instrument console, handle bar switch control and spacious underseat storage. Top-spec variants have ABS. A range of connectivity features are also available via Yamaha Motorcycle Connect platform. More

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      New Royal Enfield 650cc Official Teaser – Astral, Celestial, Interstellar

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      Royal Enfield new 650cc bike will make its global debut at upcoming EICMA; launch expected next yearNew Royal Enfield 650cc TeaserEarlier this year in February, Royal Enfield had registered the Constellation word mark. Latest teaser reveals a partial image of a new bike against the backdrop of a starlit sky, which hints towards the Constellation nameplate. Use of words like Astral, Celestial and Interstellar further corroborates that possibility. Though these same teaser words also point to the name Super Meteor.Royal Enfield has been testing multiple 650cc bikes including a cruiser, a 650cc Classic, a 650cc bobber and a scrambler. A faired 650cc bike was also spotted recently, which could be launched as Conti GT 650R. It was being speculated earlier that the first of new 650cc bikes could be Super Meteor 650. However, the Constellation name seems more probable now.Royal Enfield Constellation featuresNew 650cc Constellation will continue using the signature retro styling, as seen with other Royal Enfield bikes. As revealed in spy shots, the bike has a strong street presence. Some of the key highlights include round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, curvy fuel tank, new 3D badging and graphics, offset instrument cluster, twin exhaust, broad rear fender and circular tail lamp.It is fairly evident that the bike will be heavy, which should allow it to cruise effortlessly across wide open roads. It seems suitable for long journeys with its ergonomically positioned handlebar and centrally mounted foot pegs. The bike has a scooped rider seat section, which should provide adequate lumbar support. It also helps lower centre of gravity, ensuring improved control and handling. It will allow even shorter users to manoeuvre the bike easily.New Royal Enfield 650cc TeaserAlthough Royal Enfield bikes are not tech-heavy, there could be some new possibilities in case of Constellation. Tripper navigation could be offered as standard or it could be made an optional feature. It remains to be seen if Constellation will be getting a dedicated Bluetooth-based connectivity platform.Royal Enfield Constellation specsPowering Royal Enfield Constellation will be the 648cc parallel-twin motor that does duty on Continental GT and Interceptor. Engine performance numbers could be tweaked to suit Constellation’s profile. Onboard the twins, the engine churns out 47 bhp of max power at 7,150 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5,250 rpm. It is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox.It is possible that Constellation could get USD forks at front. It will improve control and handling while braking at high speeds. At rear, the bike will have twin shock absorbers. Test mules have been spotted with broad rear tyre, which also enhances the bike’s cruising capability. Constellation is expected to have a 19-inch wheel at front and 17-inch wheel at rear. It will have disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS.Royal Enfield Constellation Name Trademark FiledRoyal Enfield Constellation could be launched at a price of around Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh. It will rival the likes of Kawasaki Vulcan S and upcoming Yezdi 650cc bike. In international markets such as UK, it will take on BSA Gold Star 650, among others. More

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      Honda CB500F On Display At Bangalore Showroom – Launch Soon?

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      Honda CB500F will share most of its mechanicals with 2022 CB500X which got dual disc front brake, USD fork, lighter swingarm and moreHonda CB500F at a Bigwing showroom in BangaloreA Formidable machine, is what Honda called its CB300F. It was launched in August 2022 and is kept exclusive to Honda’s BigWing dealerships. When compared to similarly priced motorcycles, it falls short on paper.Sitting above the CB300F is the CB500X, which is a 500cc ADV. Even though it is a potent machine, sales have not been great. If we take sales in 200cc to 500cc segment, Honda only sold one unit of CB500X from April 2022 to August 2022. Honda seems to be getting ready to launch another 500cc motorcycle in their arsenal soon.Honda CB500F Spotted At DealershipSpotted at a BigWing dealership in Bengaluru, Honda’s new street fighter is likely to launch soon. The showcase before launch is likely to be a measured step in the direction of gaining customer feedback. This way, Honda can analyse the amount of interest that this motorcycle garners.Honda has used this strategy before and showcased Forza 300 Maxi scooter and even a Honda CRF300L. It is yet to be seen if Honda CB500F will materialise and launch in India. What does it offer, if it does launch?New Honda CB500FHonda CB500F gets sharper styling in terms of its fuel tank, tank shrouds, slightly taller rear stepped seat, integrated rear grab rail, chunkier exhaust, dual front disc for better braking, fatter rubber, and twin exhaust headers.Specs & FeaturesSticking to its F family lineup, Honda CB500F is a lot subdued in design. Especially when compared to other 500cc parallel twin motorcycles like Leoncino, 502C and TRK from Benelli. Honda takes a safer approach to styling and offers an everyday street bike.CB500F will be powered by the same 471cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that also does duties on CB500X. With 46 bhp of power at 8,600 RPM and 43 Nm of torque at 6,500 RPM on tap, Honda CB500F doesn’t seem to be at the edge of its performance cliff.Cycle parts include front USD forks from Showa. These are 41mm SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork Big Piston) and are finished in gold shade. Rear gets a monoshock unit. Earlier CB500F used to get a single disc at the front which is now replaced with a twin disc setup. Details about its launch and pricing are expected to be revealed soon.Image Source More

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      2023 Yamaha R125 Debuts With New Design, TFT Display – KTM 125 Rival

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      Replacing the last gen body style, 2023 Yamaha R125 gets design inspired by R7 which is also seen on the R15 V42023 Yamaha R125With racing at its core, Yamaha has been pushing performance-oriented motorcycles ever since I can remember. Being one of the Japanese “Big Four”, Yamaha is known for its YZF-R series of sporty machines. Even though we don’t get the brilliant R6 anymore, Yamaha’s YZF-R range is still going strong with a huge cult following.In India, YZF-R15 V4 is a stellar example of a low-capacity supersport. Despite its hefty Rs. 1.8 lakh to Rs. 1.93 lakh price tag (ex-sh), R15 V4 sold just under 10,000 units in September 2022. Due to the absence of an equally specced rival from Suzuki and Honda, R15 V4 reigns its supremacy. Yamaha R125 is well-known too.From team Orange, we have RC 125 which costs Rs. 1.85 lakh in India and is also offered in Europe and other global markets. Due to its lightness, 125cc supersport machines pose as a brilliant beginner bike to step up a rider’s game in motorsport. To cater to this market, Yamaha Motor Europe has revealed 2023 YZF-R125.2023 Yamaha R125 DebutsWhen we lay down facts, we can all unanimously agree that R15 is quite a looker. It has a sharp fascia that is inspired by Yamaha’s big bikes. For a faired motorcycle, design forms a major deciding factor. It has to be right. Mistakes will lead to poor sales, something that is very evident in Suzuki Gixxer SF 150 and 250.[embedded content][embedded content]Yamaha hasn’t messed around with R15 V4’s design and has incorporated it into R125. Earlier, R125 used to get R15 V3’s body and was conveniently called R125 V3. With this update, R125 now gets stunning LED DRLs, reshaped bodywork and a bi-functional LED projector headlight that lends it a big bike appeal. Something which the target audience will not mind, one bit.Star of the show for new Yamaha R125 has to be its 5” TFT display that the company’s flagship R1 gets. This looks far more upmarket than previously offered LCD display. Based on riding situation, the rider can choose between ‘Street’ and ‘Track’ themes. This screen gets a lap timer, gear position indicator, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth, and a lot more. Will this display make it to India-spec R15? Only time will tell.Specs & Features2023 Yamaha R125 gets traction control, slip and assist clutch, dual channel ABS and even an optional quick shifter. To offer more grip and extract the most out of this 125cc engine, Yamaha has offered Michelin Pilot Street tyres measuring 100/80-17 at front and 140/70-17 at the rear.Yamaha R125 New 5″ ScreenSpeaking of its engine, it is a 125cc EURO5-compliant engine that gets VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) as R15 V4 does. It makes 15 bhp at 9,000 RPM and 11.5 Nm at 8,000 RPM and is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. Cycle parts include KYB 41mm USD forks at front and mono-shock at the rear.Dropping anchor on this track machine is 292 mm front disc and 220 mm rear disc. New Yamaha R125 gets radially mounted brake calipers. Pricing is likely to be revealed in 2023. It is not yet known if Yamaha intends to bring this to our shores. We wish they do. More

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      Two Wheeler Sales Oct 2022 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, RE, Suzuki

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      Apart from Hero MotoCorp that has negative growth, all other OEMs has posted positive YoY growth in domestic market in OctoberNew Bajaj Pulsar N 160A total of 14,97,021 two-wheelers were sold in domestic market in October, as compared to 14,77,335 units in the corresponding period last year. While YoY growth is positive, MoM growth is down by -9.22%. Sales in September 2022 were higher at 16,49,062 units.In exports, both YoY and MoM numbers are negative at -24.48% and -1.80%, respectively. Total exports in October 2022 were at 2,63,579 units, as compared to 3,48,999 units in October last year. Exports in September 2022 were at 2,68,408 units. Overall, domestic sales + exports have registered negative YoY growth of -3.60%. MoM growth is down by -8.18%.Two-wheeler domestic sales Oct 2022Hero MotoCorp leads in domestic market with sales of 4,42,825 units in October. YoY growth is down by -16.10%, as compared to 5,27,779 units sold in October last year. Market share is at 29.58%. Hero MoM growth is down by -12.78%, as compared to 5,07,690 units sold in September 2022.At number two is Honda that has consistently bridged the gap with market leader Hero. Much of Honda’s domestic sales are contributed by Activa and CB Shine. Sales in October were at 4,25,969 units. YoY growth is 7.94%, as compared to 3,94,645 units sold in October last year. Market share is 28.45%. Honda MoM growth is down by -12.88%, as compared to 4,88,924 units sold in September 2022.Two Wheeler Sales Oct 2022 – DomesticTVS is third with sales of 2,75,934 units in October. YoY growth is at 6.63%, as compared to 2,58,777 units sold in October last year. Market share is 18.43%. TVS MoM numbers are down by -2.80%, as compared to 2,83,878 units sold in September 2022.At number four is Bajaj with sales of 2,06,131 units in October. YoY growth is 3.72%, as compared to 1,98,738 units sold in October last year. Market share is at 13.77%. Bajaj MoM growth is down by -7.53%, as compared to 2,22,912 units sold in September 2022.Next is Royal Enfield that has registered a massive 88.44% jump in YoY growth. Sales have zoomed to 76,528 units, as compared to 40,611 units in October last year. Market share is at 5.11%. Royal Enfield MoM numbers are also positive at 3.91%. Sales in September 2022 were at 73,646 units.Two Wheeler Sales Oct 2022 – ExportsSuzuki is 6th with sales of 69,634 units in October. YoY growth is 22.63%, as compared to 56,785 units sold in October last year. Market share is at 4.65%. Suzuki MoM growth is down by -3.30%, as compared to 72,012 units sold in September 2022.Two-wheeler exports Oct 2022Bajaj continues to dominate exports with market share of 51.51%. In October, 1,35,772 units were exported, as compared to 1,92,565 units in October last year. YoY export growth is down by -29.49%. Bajaj MoM export growth is 8.23%, as compared to 1,25,443 units in September 2022.Two Wheeler Sales Oct 2022 – TotalTVS is second highest exporter with 68,696 units. Share in exports is at 26.06%. Both YoY and MoM export growth is negative at -16.97% and -11.76%, respectively. Third in the list is Honda, with exports of 23,422 units in October. Share in exports is at 8.89%. Both YoY and MoM numbers are down by -37.68% and -20.97%, respectively.Other OEMs in the export list are Suzuki (18,225 units), Hero (11,757) and Royal Enfield (5,707). Suzuki is the only OEM to have positive growth in both YoY and MoM terms. Hero has negative growth all across, at -41.77% YoY and -4.34% MoM. Royal Enfield has made an impressive YoY gain of 62.04%, but MoM export growth is down by -32.47%. More

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      Meteor 650 Teased Officially – Will Be Revealed On Nov 8th

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      The same engine as Conti GT and Interceptor 650 will be offered – Meteor 650 teased officiallyMeteor 650 teased officiallyWith spy shots popping up every now and then, Royal Enfield seems to be under limelight all the time. We can’t blame them, though, as they’re prepping up 8 motorcycles to launch. You heard that right. 8! To list them all out, we have seen test mules of new-gen Bullet 350, Scram 450, Himalayan 450, Continental GT-R 650, Continental GT 650 facelift with alloy wheels, Meteor 650/Thunderbird X 650, Shotgun 650 and Scram 650.Out of breath already? Fret not. Royal Enfield is taking it slow to get these on the road officially. Meteor 650 teased officially is the first among these to come on stage. Speaking of stage, Meteor 650 will be unveiled at 2022 EICMA set to happen in Milan on November 8th.Meteor 650 Teased OfficiallyMost of the design is already revealed by innumerous spy shots. Despite that, Royal Enfield has only teased the rear section of Meteor 650. It gets a circular LED tail light that sits alone as its turn indicators are housed on either side of its rear number plate. This is exactly identical to Meteor 350.From the teaser, we can look at its curvaceous fuel tank that gracefully merges into the seat. A round offset instrument cluster is also visible in the teaser. This is the same analog-digital console that does duties on Meteor 350 too. Beside it, we get Royal Enfield’s Tripper navigation display as well.Royal Enfield Meteor 650cc SpiedThis tripper screen is likely to be an add-on. That being said, there’s a possibility that it would be standard fitment considering the expected Rs. 3.25+ lakh pricing. Another interesting development that can be extracted from Meteor 650 teased officially is its rear tyre. Which is Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp. We say it is interesting because test mules spotted in India were shod with Ceat Zoom Cruz tyres. Maybe it is only the posters and show vehicles that get Pirelli rubber.Specs & FeaturesMeteor 650 will get front USD forks and additional braces to position the forks perfectly. These aren’t present on Meteor 350. Headlight unit in the latest spy shots looks slightly different. Maybe RE is giving LED headlights. Maybe not. What is sure, though, is its immense road presence. Haathi doesn’t mind showing its curves, one bit.Propelling this massive motorcycle is a 648cc parallel-twin engine that generates 47 bhp of power at 7,150 RPM and 52 Nm of torque at 5,250 RPM. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. RE will slightly tweak this engine to suit a cruiser’s character.Logically, the only competitor for Meteor 650/Thunderbird X 650 is Kawasaki Vulcan S. After EICMA, Meteor 650 will likely debut in India at 2022 Rider Mania held at Goa between 18th and 20th of November. More