Suzuki Bandit 650 2009 vs. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Overview - Suzuki Bandit 650 2009 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 650 2009 compared to Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48.7 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	62.5 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	61.5 Nm	Torque	52.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,900 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	9.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Displacement	Displacement	656 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,260 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	890 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,155 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	244 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	241 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Royal Enfield has given its new flagship the full name Super Meteor, and lo and behold, the likeable 650 is indeed a big hit. In future, the competition will have to dress warmly to keep up. The traditional Indian manufacturer has used its proven strengths and stepped up a gear with this cruiser, not only in terms of look and feel. The pretty Super Meteor 650 is a logical addition to the portfolio and will make many buyers happy.

Well-balanced motorbike

harmonious engine

high-quality feel

connectivity as standard

high-speed stability

powerful LED headlight

top price-performance ratio

Standard seat is a strain on long journeys

windshield undersized for tall people.