Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023 vs. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023 compared to Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Torque	Torque	139 Nm	Torque	52.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	9.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,744.99 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	86 mm	Travel	101 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	292 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,325 mm	Length	2,260 mm
Width	Width	972 mm	Width	890 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,155 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,625 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	343 km	Range	296 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.21 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB

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Price Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023