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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650Edit
₹4.03 Lakh

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₹8.13 Lakh

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₹7,441

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Brochure
-
-
Rating
-
-

Engine Type
Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Displacement
648 cc
649 cc
Max Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
No. of Cylinders
2
2
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Starting
Push Button Start
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
Wet Multi-Disc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
78 mm
83 mm
Stroke
67.8 mm
60 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5 : 1
10.8:1
Emission Type
bs6
bs6-2.0
Valve Per Cylinder
-
4
Ignition
-
Digital
Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Caliper - Front
-
2 Piston
Caliper - Rear
-
1 Piston

Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
USB Charging Port
-
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Techometer
Digital
-
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Air Cleaner - Paper element, CO2 Emissions - 99 g/km, Noise Emissions - 76.3 dB(A)
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Seat Type
Split
Split
Passenger Footrest
Cruise Control
-
Clock
-
Digital
Passenger Backrest
-
Stepup Seat
-
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-

Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital
Additional Features
Air Cleaner - Paper element, CO2 Emissions - 99 g/km, Noise Emissions - 76.3 dB(A)
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Passenger Footrest
Display
Service Due Indicator
-
Pass Switch
-
Clock
-
Digital
Traction Control
-
Stepup Seat
-
Engine Kill Switch
-
Real Time Mileage Indicator
-
Saree Guard
-
Shift Light
-

Overall Mileage
25 kmpl
20.58 kmpl
User Reported Mileage
-
-
Expert Mileage
-
-
City Mileage
-
20.58 kmpl
Highway Mileage
-
24.37 kmpl
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
-
3.82s
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
-
5.83s
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
-
3.48s
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
-
4.13s
Braking (60-0 Kmph)
-
16.38m
Braking (80-0 Kmph)
-
28.04m
Braking (100-0 Kmph)
-
44.09m

Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes

Width
890 mm
855 mm
Length
2260 mm
2310 mm
Height
1155 mm
1090 mm
Fuel Capacity
15.7 l
14 L
Saddle Height
740 mm
705 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
130 mm
Wheelbase
1500 mm
1575 mm
Kerb Weight
241 kg
235 kg
Fuel Reserve
-
2.1 L
Dry Weight
-
221 kg
Pillion Seat
-

Headlight
LED
LED
Tail Light
LED
-
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
LED Tail Lights
-
Taillight
-
LED
DRLs
-
LED Taillights
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
Low Oil Indicator
-
Low Fuel Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-

Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
250 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
36 psi

Peak Power
47 PS @ 7250 rpm
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Front
43 mm Upside Down Telescopic Fork, 120 mm travel
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Fork, Travel - 130 mm
Suspension Rear
Twin Shocks, 101 mm travel, preload adjustable
Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, With Adjustable Preload, Travel - 80 mm
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90 - 19 Rear :-150/80 - 16
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Frame
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
-
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless
1st Service
-
1000 Kms
2nd Service
-
6000 Kms
3rd Service
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12000 Kms
4th Service
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18000 Kms/24000 Days

0-100 Kmph (sec)
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5.83s
Top Speed
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186 kmph

Vehicle Warranty
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2 Years or 30,000 Km

Low battery alert
-

Digital Display Type
-
LCD
No. of Tripmeters
-
2
Gear Indicator
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
High Beam Indicator
-
Engine Temperature Indicator
-
Malfunction Indicator
-

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

  • Strong road presence with authentic cruiser proportions
  • Smooth and torquey 650cc engine suited for relaxed touring
  • Comfortable rider and pillion seating, especially on higher variants
  • Premium paint finish and solid overall build quality

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