Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Overview - Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	89 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	52.3 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	12
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
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	975 ccm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,260 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	705 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	241 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	219 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	296 km	Range	245 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	126 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.21 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

The Nighster makes getting started in the world of Harley easier than ever before. With a smooth-running engine, riding modes and electronic aids, excellent handling, a powerful suspension and brakes, as well as a low kerb weight, you really don’t have to compromise on anything here.

The engine revs up smoothly

the chassis set-up is spot on

the brakes are very powerful

the seat height is ideal for new riders

it comes with all the features

the styling is distinctive yet quintessentially Harley

The sound is rather subdued

the footrest position takes some getting used to for a cruiser

the fuel tank is rather small

there’s little grunt at low revs for a 975-cubic centimetre V2