Royal Enfield 650

As of now, these new RE 650 Twins editions are only offered in the UK and are not likely to be offered in India2023 Royal Enfield 650 GT Thunder EditionRE 650s are major contributors to 500cc+ motorcycle segment in India with over 80% market share. Ever since the Royal Enfield 650 twins were launched, they have been a runaway success. Until last year, the 650 Twins lineup included Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. Now it also includes Super Meteor 650.To keep the winning streak and buzz around its 650cc range, RE has now launched Lightning and Thunder Editions for Interceptor 650 and GT 650 respectively. These are only launched in the UK as of now. For India, RE will soon launch 650 Twins with alloys.Lightning And Thunder Edition – FeaturesThese Editions are basically modified versions of standard 650s with original accessories. These new editions get small front fly screen, soft panniers at the side, a touring seat with a ribbed pattern, touring ORVMs, engine guards, an aluminium sump guard, and a CNC-machined oil filler cap.Accessories are common between both Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition and Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition. With all the accessories in place, Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition looks more like a scrambler, especially with the ribbed seat, soft panniers and sump guard.2023 Royal Enfield 650 INT Lightning EditionPricing for Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition is GBP 6459 (approx Rs. 6.42 lakh) and Continental GT 650 will set one back by GBP 6659 (approx Rs. 6.62 lakh). With Lightning and Thunder Edition, Royal Enfield is not offering any mechanical changes over a standard motorcycle.We won’t complain if Lightning and Thunder Editions are never launched in India. This is because Royal Enfield’s extensive accessory catalog already has these add-ons on offer. One can spec up his / her 650 twin to achieve what Lightning and Thunder Editions has to offer.The 648cc parallel-twin engine is kept as is, making a healthy 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque. This is still an air/oil-cooled engine coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. This platform brought incredible smoothness, something never associated with a Royal Enfield before. Due to their character, rider ergonomics for Interceptor and GT 650 differ slightly.2023 Royal Enfield 650 INT Lightning Edition and GT Thunder EditionFacelift 650 Twins LaunchIn India, Royal Enfield is readying updated versions of its 650cc motorcycles. Test mules for the same have been spied donning 18” alloy wheels. It can be speculated that LED headlights and an integrated tripper module might be part of this update. We can’t say for sure.What we can say for sure, is that other componentry like 41mm telescopic front forks, twin shockers, and braking hardware will be carried over as is. A slight bump in price tag is expected as opposed to outgoing prices – Starting from Rs. 2.88 lakh for Interceptor 650 and Rs. 3.05 lakh for Continental GT 650 (prices ex-sh, Delhi). More

There are three trim levels offered in UK for RE Super Meteor 650 – They are Astral, Interstellar and CelestialRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Exports StartThere is a lot riding on Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. The success of this motorcycle will help RE increase their dominance in the 500-700cc motorcycle segment globally. With the deliveries set to commence from February 1st in India, Royal Enfield’s first 650cc low-slung cruiser has now landed in the UK.Royal Enfield has now started exports of Super Meteor 650. First batch has landed in the UK and more markets are likely to follow soon. These will be delivered to customers already booked their new Super Meteor 650.RE Super Meteor 650 ExportsThis is the first batch of Super Meteor 650 that has been exported from India. Exports have started before deliveries have commenced in the domestic market. Usually a manufacturer starts exports a few months after the deliveries have started in the domestic market.It is likely that this practice is followed so that OEMs can iron out any issues, if any, found by first customers. But it seems like Royal Enfield is not going to follow this practice and is going to start deliveries in India as well as abroad simultaneously.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Export Spec – From India to the UKSuper Meteor 650 comes with a lot of firsts for the brand. It is the first Royal Enfield to get USD forks, and LED headlights and is the first 650cc bike to get a tripper screen as standard. Bottom line is that Royal Enfield has made a stellar attempt at this genre and is likely to get a lot of traction in markets like North America and Europe where the motorcycle cruiser community is huge. As of now, communities like these prefer Harley-Davidsons, Indians, and custom-built choppers with long-stroke engines.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Export Spec – From India to the UKPrices in the UKSuper Meteor 650 is now live on Royal Enfield UK website and retails for a starting price of GBP 6,799 (approx Rs. 6.87 lakh) for Astral trim offered in Astral Black, Astral Blue and Astral Green. GBP 6,999 (approx Rs. 7.07 lakh) for Interstellar trim offered in Interstellar Green and Interstellar Grey. Lastly, GBP 7,299 (approx Rs. 7.37 lakh) for Celestial is offered in Celestial Blue and Celestial Red. Note: All prices exclude taxes.Variant lineup is almost similar to that of India’s. Top Celestial trim is the only one to get a front windscreen and rear pillion backrest and other goodies. Most of these can be retrofitted to other trims with the Grand Tourer accessory pack announced in India. This pack is likely to be offered in the UK and other markets if demands for it soar.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Export Spec – From India to the UKUK-spec RE Super Meteor 650 is identical in terms of components and powertrains. It is still powered by the same 648cc parallel-twin engine making around 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and gets a slipper clutch to aid riding comfort. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard too. More

Because Royal Enfields are considered blank canvases, custom jobs like Kintsugi GT 650 fully-faired Cafe Racer are more appealing than stockRoyal Enfield 650 Modified by Renovatio Motor WorksDo you want a fully-faired Cafe Racer with a proper retro appeal? Your options are pretty much nonexistent. There needs to be more Cafe Racers in the affordable category, to begin with. We only have Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 of the past and Continental GT 650 of the present. If you still want a fully-faired Cafe Racer, after-market modders like Renovatio Motor Works are your best friends.This is a New-Delhi based modding company providing aftermarket custom jobs. Their latest modification is done on Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. The stock bike has been transformed into a fully faired Cafe Racer with a lot of flash value. It looks much more eye-catching than a stock bike and is a real head-turner.Royal Enfield 650 Modified by Renovatio Motor WorksRoyal Enfield – Kintsugi GT 650The name for this beauty, Kintsugi GT 650, was based on a concept of embracing flaws and imperfections. The enthusiastic Akash Kamble of Renovatio Motor Works has put in a lot of thought and effort in creating this eye candy of a machine for a customer. Modification cost is Rs. 1.5 lakh, over the cost of a base vehicle, and it is worth every penny.For starters, there was no effort to make it bulbous and look like a thick boy. Instead, this custom fairing is made to complement the sleek body and profile of a stock donor bike. This looks cohesive and like it was meant to go on a Continental GT 650. There are scoops on this fairing for air intake and exposed engine guard. There are frame sliders on this as well.Royal Enfield 650 Fully Faired Cafe RacerThe sleek front cowl houses an aftermarket headlight from Yamaha FZ-X with LED DRLs and a projector headlight intact. Turn indicators seem to be bar end types at front, while there are minimalist LED turn indicators at the rear. Bar end mirrors would have completed the look fabulously, but custom jobs usually go with the customer’s taste.Seat has a quilted pattern cover and a custom cowl. This cowl is removable and can accommodate a pillion. Taillight is integrated into this cowl and comes straight from a Benelli bike. Front forks, engine and exhaust system are finished in gloss black, which looks very appealing.Add-Ons18” Wire-spoke wheels from stock donor bike are replaced with 17” alloy wheels. Front-wheel is wrapped with 110/70-17 Apollo H1 Alpha and 150/60-17 at the rear. Front-wheel is finished in a tasty gold shade and at the rear, the owner requested a metal disc finished in gloss black to be incorporated without a welding job on rims. Kudos to the team to pull it off neatly.Kintsugi GT 650’s fuel tank, rear cowl and fairing are finished in Icy White with dashes of Cosmic Blue with golden pin striping. There are no changes mechanically and the 648 cc parallel-twin engine is retained with 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Looking at the finished product, the quoted Rs. 1.5 lakh seems to be well worth it.Source More

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 will go on sale soon across India from 16th Jan 2023Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650After its global unveiling at EICMA in Milan on 8th October, Super Meteor 650 was showcased at 2022 Rider Mania. Organized by Royal Enfield, Rider Mania was a three-day event, from November 18 to 20. The event was back after a two-year gap.It is here that the new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 made its India debut. This new RE has a distinct profile, even though the signature retro bits such as round headlamp, tear-drop shaped fuel tank and broad rear fender have been retained. While dimensionally the bike is pretty huge, the bodywork is a lot crispier in comparison to other Royal Enfield bikes. Components like the fuel tank, seat, side panels and exhaust are intelligently designed for a more athletic look and feel.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Launch DateSuper Meteor 650 appears to be the most capable Royal Enfield bike in terms of street presence. It is 2,260 mm long, 890 mm wide, 1,155 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 1,500 mm. Ground clearance is 135 mm, which seems in line with dimensional standards associated with cruiser motorcycles. However, it could create issues across bad patches, potholes and badly engineered speed bumps.In terms of ride comfort, Super Meteor 650 ticks all the right boxes. The scooped rider seat looks snug and should be able to provide adequate lumbar support. The bike has pulled-back, wide handlebar and forward-set foot pegs. Handling the 241 kg bike shouldn’t be an issue even for shorter guys, as seat height is just 740 mm. This should enhance ride comfort and ensure better control at high speeds, while braking and making sharp turns.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 launch date 16th Jan, 7-30 PMThere will be two variants of Super Meteor 650 – Solo Tourer and Grand Tourer (GT). The former gets colour options of Astral Black, Astral Blue, Astral Green, Interstellar Grey and Interstellar Green. Super Meteor 650 Grand Tourer variant has colour options of Celestial Red and Celestial Blue.As per the latest info shared by Royal Enfield on their Instagram, new Super Meteor 650 will launch on this Monday, 16th Jan 2023. It is on this date we will get the official prices of Super Meteor 650. The bike is expected to be launched in the price range of Rs 3.5 to 4 lakh, ex-sh. Launch time is 7-30 PM India time.Super Meteor 650 engine, specsRoyal Enfield Super Meteor will be using the same engine as currently in use with 650 twins – Interceptor and Continental GT. Onboard Super Meteor, the engine generates 47 PS of max power at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,650 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. Expect the bike’s exhaust to deliver a unique aural experience. It doesn’t seem too loud with a noise emission rating of 76.3 dB(A).Some of the key highlights of the bike include LED headlamp, steel tubular spine frame, 43 mm Showa USD forks and twin shocks at rear with preload adjustability. The bike has 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheel, shod with 100/90 and 150/80 tyres, respectively. Braking duties are performed by 320 mm front and 300 mm rear disc. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. More

After making global debut at EICMA 2022, Royal Enfield Super Meteor has arrived in IndiaRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Debuts At Rider Mania 2022Royal Enfield showcased its middle-weight cruiser at EICMA 2022 in Milan. Called Super Meteor 650, the new RE has now made its debut in India. Showcased at Rider Mania 2022, Super Meteor 650 exudes class and has a solid road presence.Prices for the motorcycle are not yet announced. That said, Royal Enfield has revealed accessories packages for Super Meteor 650 namely Solo Tourer and Grand Tourer. The bike is likely to be launched in early 2023. Super Meteor prices might fall in the ballpark of Rs. 3.0 lakh to 3.5 lakh (ex-sh).Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Exhaust NoteThe new RE SM650 looks just as ravishing as it did in Milan. It is credited with a lot of firsts. For instance, it is the first RE motorcycle to get an LED headlight which consists of 6 LEDs. It is not yet known if all 6 are used for headlights or if some are just parking lights.Turn indicators are still halogen, though. It is the first 650cc bike from Royal Enfield to get a tripper navigation screen. Lastly, it is the first ever RE to get USD front forks. Like Meteor 350, Super Meteor 650 is built around a steel tubular spine frame. That said, the latter looks a lot more substantial in comparison. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video shared by Biker Prakash Choudhary – in which you can also listen to the Super Meteor 650 exhaust note for the first time.[embedded content][embedded content]Front gets 43 mm USD forks with 120 mm travel, which adds a lot of muscle and compliments its round headlight. Rear is taken care of by twin shock absorbers with 101 mm travel and offers preload adjustability as well.Other hardware includes a 320 mm front disc and 300 mm rear disc brake with dual-channel ABS. Both rotors get dual-piston floating-type calipers. Wrapped to its 19” front wheel is a 100/90-R19 and to its 16” rear wheel is a 150/80-16 rubber. These are Ceat Zoom tyres that Interceptor 650 and Continental GT also get.Specs & FeaturesIn terms of design, it looks like a quintessential cruiser and offers a relaxed riding posture to munch miles. Helping with its character is a smooth and torquey 648cc parallel-twin engine that generates 47 bhp and 52.3 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and comes with modern features like oil-cooling, a 4V head and a slipper clutch.Royal Enfield will launch Super Meteor 650 in two variants. Standard Super Meteor 650 and Super Meteor 650 Tourer. When launched, the logical rival it has to face is Kawasaki Vulcan S. Launch will likely happen in early 2023. More

RE 650 scrambler looks sporty with flat-tracker style side panels, 2 into 1 exhaust and dual-purpose block-pattern tyresNew Royal Enfield 650cc ScramblerSuccess of 650 twins has given Royal Enfield the confidence to expand its 650cc portfolio. RE’s expanded 650cc range will comprise multiple body styles such as roadster, cruiser, bobber and a scrambler. At the EICMA 2022, RE has revealed their 650cc Cruiser called Super Meteor 650 as well as Scrambler 650.As compared to other upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc bikes, the scrambler will have an athletic profile. It will have superior capabilities in terms of negotiating busy city streets. Dual-purpose tyres indicate that it can also be fun on off-road tracks.Royal Enfield 650cc scramblerSome of the components such as instrument cluster, switches, indicators and tail lamp appear to have been borrowed from Hunter 350. Such basic components are likely to be shared by other upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc bikes as well. A distinctive feature of RE 650cc scrambler is flat-tracker style round side panels. It works to enhance the bike’s sporty profile and is indicative of its racing capabilities.Upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc scrambler can be seen with dual-purpose block-pattern tyres. A visual inspection of the tread pattern hints towards Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres. The bike has a 2 into 1 exhaust pipe, which should help reduce weight and deliver some performance boost as well. The exhaust’s aural experience is expected to be peppier in comparison to other upcoming 650cc bikes from Royal Enfield.New Royal Enfield 650cc ScramblerOther key features of Royal Enfield 650cc scrambler include round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, tear-drop shaped fuel tank, single instrument pod, scooped rider seat and short tail section. Ergonomics are pretty relaxed with centrally mounted foot pegs and wide handlebar.Royal Enfield 650cc scrambler specsPowering the bike will be the same 648cc parallel-twin motor in use with Interceptor and Continental GT 650. It generates 47 bhp of max power at 7,150 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5,250 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. While performance numbers will be same, 650cc scrambler can have higher power-to-weight ratio with its reduced body weight.Key hardware for the bike includes disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS. The bike will have wider rear tyre. Suspension setup comprises non-adjustable USD forks at front and twin rear shock absorbers.New Royal Enfield 650cc ScramblerWith its expanded 650cc range, Royal Enfield is probably getting ready to meet increased demand for such bikes in the future. Road infrastructure is expanding at a rapid pace across the country, which is expected to provide better opportunities to enthusiasts to explore the great outdoors. Making it possible will be the upcoming 650cc bikes from Royal Enfield.A balanced mix of performance and affordability will continue to attract users to Royal Enfield bikes. The company is also likely to aggressively target export markets with its new range of 650cc motorcycles. More