Looking For RE Super Meteor 650? Here's How It's Different From Interceptor 650 & Continental GT 650

Royal Enfield finally launched its most awaited and third motorcycle after Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 in its 650 cc line-up, the Super Meteor 650 on 16th January. From price to features let’s take a look at the differences between all three motorcycles and decide for yourself that which one is the best:

Bhupinder SinghUpdated: Jan 22, 2023, 18:37 IST

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royal enfield super meteor 650 vs interceptor 650 vs continental gt 650

Royal Enfield finally launched its most awaited and third motorcycle after Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 in its 650 cc line-up, the Super Meteor 650 on January 16. From price to features let’s take a look at the differences between all three motorcycles and decide for yourself that which one is the best:

Body Type

Motorcycle	Interceptor 650	Continental GT 650	Super Meteor 650
Type	Roadster	Cafe racer	Cruiser

Engine

Motorcycle	Interceptor 650	Continental GT 650	Super Meteor 650
Type	648cc Parallel-twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled	648cc Parallel-twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled	648cc Parallel-twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Maximum power	47 bhp @ 7150 RPM	47 bhp @ 7150 RPM	34.6 kW (47PS) @7250 RPM
Maximum Torque	52 Nm @ 5250 RPM	52 Nm @ 5250 RPM	52.3 Nm @5650 RPM
Gearbox	6-speed constant mesh	6-speed constant mesh	6-speed constant mesh
Mileage (Expected)	25 kmpl	25-27 kmpl	24-26 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Motorcycle	Interceptor 650	Continental GT 650	Super Meteor 650
Type	Tubular steel frame with bolted trussing	Tubular steel frame with bolted trussing	Steel Tubular Spine Frame
Front Suspension	41 mm front fork, 110 mm travel	41 mm front fork, 110 mm travel	43mm Upside Down Telescopic Fork, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin coil-over shocks, 88 mm travel	Twin coil-over shocks, 88 mm travel	Twin Shocks, 101mm travel, preload adjustable

Electricals

Motorcycle	Interceptor 650	Continental GT 650	Super Meteor 650
Battery	12 V, 12 Ah	12 V, 12 Ah	12 volt, 12 Ah, VRLA
Headlamp	12V, H4-60/55W Halogen	12V, H4-60/55W Halogen	FPL 1.55 W LED
Tail lamp	12V, P21/5W	12V, P21/5W	2.5 W, LED
Charging Port	NA	NA	USB 2.0 Type A - 5V 2A Output

Brakes and Tyres

With spoke wheels, the Continental GT and Interceptor come with the same tyre sizes of 100/90 R18 front and 130/70 R18 rear. The Super Meteor 650, on the other hand, has 100/90 R19 front tyres and 150/80 R16 rear tyres. It is equipped with tubeless tyres and alloy wheels, unlike the Continental GT and Interceptor. More details are mentioned in the table below:

Motorcycle	Interceptor 650	Continental GT 650	Super Meteor 650
Front tyre	100/90-18	100/90-18	100/90 - 19 M/C 57H
Rear tyre	130/70-18	130/70-18	150/80 B16 M/C 71H
Wheel type	Spoke	Spoke	Alloy
Tubeless	No	No	Yes
Front brake	320 mm disc	320 mm disc	Single 320mm disc, twin-piston floating calliper
Rear brake	240 mm disc	240 mm disc	Single 300mm disc, twin-piston floating calliper
ABS	Dual Channel	Dual Channel	Dual Channel

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 weighs 241 kg (with 90% fuel and oil), which is considerably heavier than the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, which each weighs 202 kg (without fuel). Check out more details below:

Motorcycle	Interceptor 650	Continental GT 650	Super Meteor 650
Wheelbase	1400 mm	1400 mm	1500 mm
Ground Clearance	174 mm	174 mm	135 mm
Length	2122 mm	2122 mm	2260 mm
Width	1165 mm	1165 mm	890 mm (without mirrors)
Height	789 mm	789 mm	1155 mm
Seat height	804 mm	804 mm	740 mm
Fuel capacity	13.7 litres	13.7 litres	15.7 litres
Kerb weight	202 kg (without fuel)	202 kg (without fuel)	241 kg (with 90% fuel & oil)

Features

Among the accessories offered with the Super Meteor 650 are a large windshield, LED indicators, passenger backrests, footpegs, and hard panniers. Additionally, the Super Meteor 650 includes the latest digital-analogue instrument cluster with a floating LCD screen, as well as the Tripper navigation system. In the Continental GT and Interceptor, analogue instruments are standard, while Tripper navigation isn't even available.

Motorcycle	Interceptor 650	Continental GT 650	Super Meteor 650
LED indicators	No	No	Yes
Passenger backrest	No	No	Yes
instrument cluster	Analogue	Analogue	Digi-analogue with a floating LCD screen
Tripper navigation	No	No	Yes

Colours

Motorcycle	Interceptor 650	Continental GT 650	Super Meteor 650
Colour Options	Rocker Red, Mr Clean, Dux Deluxe, British Racing Green, Ventura Storm	Mark Two, Sunset Strip, Baker Express, Downtown Drag, Ventura Blue, Canyon Red, Orange Crush	Astral Black, Astral Blue, Astral Green, Interstellar Green, Interstellar Grey, Celestial Blue (Tourer), Celestial Red (Tourer)

Price (Ex-showroom):

Motorcycle	Interceptor 650	Continental GT 650	Super Meteor 650
Price	Rs 2.89 lakh to Rs 3.32 lakh	Rs 3.06 lakh to Rs 3.32 lakh	Rs 3.49 lakh to Rs 3.79 lakh

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