Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Overview - Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	61 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	63 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Perimeter

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,260 mm	Length	2,310 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 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)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

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.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

No matter which platform Kawasaki puts the 650 cubic two-cylinder in, the result is always a great motorbike! Even though the engine is unusually rev-happy for a cruiser, it results in a cruiser that actually qualifies as a sports cruiser when paired with the sporty chassis set-up. The only brake is the limited lean angle clearance, but this will not deter lovers of hearty footrest grinding. With such a good bike, we hope that Kawasaki will follow suit - after all, the Vulcan S has been with us almost unchanged since 2015.

powerful engine

chassis tuning with sporty Kawasaki DNA

real cruiser seating position

easy-to-read display

potential in tuning

Appearance a little outdated

moderate wind protection