Triumph Thunderbird 2010 vs. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Triumph Thunderbird 2010

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Overview - Triumph Thunderbird 2010 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Triumph Thunderbird 2010

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

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Technical Specifications Triumph Thunderbird 2010 compared to Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Triumph Thunderbird 2010

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Triumph Thunderbird 2010

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	103.8 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	94.3 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	86 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,850 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	146 Nm	Torque	52.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.7	Compression Ratio	9.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,597 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

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	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,340 mm	Length	2,260 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	890 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,155 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	700 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Thunderbird 2010

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.