Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 versus Honda CMX 500 Rebel
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Cruiser
Honda CMX 500 Rebel
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 7.890 €
RRP 7.060 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- good-natured driving behavior
- Sound
- balanced engine with character
- lots of chrome and metal
- Arrow Navigation Series
- Price/performance top
Pros:
- Comfort
- Price
- Service
- Cruising
Cons:
- moderate brake
- Windshield not adjustable
Cons:
- Not sporty
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length : 2.260 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 241 kg
Length : 2.260 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 241 kg
Wheelbase: 1.490 mm
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 690 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 361 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 690 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 361 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Parallel twin, 4-stroke engine, SOHC 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 648 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 648 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 47 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 52 NM bei 5.650 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 393 km
Performance: 47 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 52 NM bei 5.650 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 393 km
Maximum speed: 155 km/h
Performance: 46 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 303 km
Performance: 46 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 303 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
43mm upside down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers (travel 101 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 19 M/C 57H
Rear tyres: 150/80 B16 M/C 71H
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
43mm upside down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers (travel 101 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 19 M/C 57H
Rear tyres: 150/80 B16 M/C 71H
Front suspension:
Telefork 41 mm Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Telefork 41 mm Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Brakes
Front brake
Single 320mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 320mm) Rear brake
Single 300mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300mm)
Single 320mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 320mm) Rear brake
Single 300mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300mm)
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a real fun grenade. Even motorcyclists who are not really into cruisers (such as the author) will be pleasantly surprised at how relaxed you can cruise around with this motorcycle. It doesn't get much more relaxed than this.We still find the price of the Super Meteor to be reasonable, even though Royal Enfield actually stands for even cheaper motorcycles. The competitors from Honda and Benelli are even more attractive in terms of price, but in our opinion the Royal Enfield has more to offer - above all charm, appearance and driving pleasure!
Conclusion
So: thumbs up, or not? Clearly, thumbs up. Rarely can you ride a motorbike, which perhaps does not meet the personal taste and certainly not the riding style – but which nevertheless earns sympathy points without end.
It is a Honda, I want to say: High quality is guaranteed, easy operation as already mentioned. Perhaps the price prevents the purchase? No, it's 6075 Euros new price, so all the fun is for small money.
The test bike was provided to us by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.
