Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
If you look up the word bobber in the dictionary, a picture of the Harley-Davidson 48 is likely to come up. In our comparison, thanks to the long Sportster history and clever marketing, it is probably the most authentic bike of the four test motorbikes. And it's the only one that doesn't have the term "bobber" in its name - because it doesn't need it. Nothing about it has been softened to make comfort-consumed customers happy. When stationary, the motorbike vibrates and the gearbox makes a loud "clunk" with every gear change. The Harley-Davidson 48 is raw, uncompromising and simply oldschool - and cool. Unthinkable with other manufacturers, normal with Harley-Davidson - thanks to clever marketing! Nevertheless, the Forty-Eight rides like a relatively modern motorbike. The V2 has powerful pressure, which the brakes can easily handle. Even though the chassis is designed for comfort, we were surprised at how sportily the Sportster can be moved through curvy terrain.
