Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 vs. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

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Overview - Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 and the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 are both powerful motorcycles with similar technical specifications. They both have an in-line crankpin offset engine with a bore of 78 mm and a stroke of 67.8 mm. The engine power of both bikes is 47 HP, and they have a torque of 52 Nm for the Continental GT 650 and 52.3 Nm for the Super Meteor 650. Both motorcycles have a fuel injection system and a chain transmission. They also have the same number of cylinders (2) and use oil-air cooling. The displacement of both bikes is 648 ccm.

In terms of suspension, the Continental GT 650 2019 has a telescopic fork front suspension and a swing arm rear suspension with dual shock absorbers made of steel. The Super Meteor 650 2023, on the other hand, has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension and a swing arm rear suspension with dual shock absorbers made of steel.

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Both motorcycles have a load-bearing engine frame type and single disk front brakes with a diameter of 320 mm and double piston pistons. The front tire width is 100 mm for both bikes, but the Continental GT 650 has an 18-inch diameter while the Super Meteor 650 has a 19-inch diameter. The rear tire width is 130 mm for the Continental GT 650 and 150 mm for the Super Meteor 650, with both bikes having an 18-inch rear tire diameter.

The wheelbase of the Continental GT 650 is 1400 mm, while the Super Meteor 650 has a longer wheelbase of 1500 mm. The seat height of the Continental GT 650 is 790 mm, while the Super Meteor 650 has a lower seat height of 740 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the Continental GT 650 is 12.5 liters, while the Super Meteor 650 has a larger fuel tank capacity of 15.7 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Continental GT 650 2019 is praised for its agile and cultivated engine, cool two-cylinder sound, sporty and comfortable seating position, stable handling, good brakes, wonderful old school look, reasonable price, and classic round instruments. On the other hand, the Super Meteor 650 2023 is praised for being a well-balanced motorbike with a harmonious engine, high-quality feel, standard connectivity, high-speed stability, powerful LED headlight, and a top price-performance ratio.

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

However, the Continental GT 650 2019 has some weaknesses, including a less sensitive ABS and the lack of electronic features for those who may need them. The Super Meteor 650 2023, on the other hand, has a standard seat that may be uncomfortable for long journeys and an undersized windshield for tall people.

Overall, both the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 and the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 are powerful motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. It ultimately depends on the rider's preferences and needs to determine which bike would be the better choice.

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 compared to Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

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Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore78 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke67.8 mmStroke67.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power47 HPEngine power47 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,100 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque52 NmTorque52.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,650 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectric, KickStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHVValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement648 ccmDisplacement648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel110 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberDual Shock
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter300 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,122 mmLength2,260 mm
WidthWidth744 mmWidth890 mm
HeightHeight1,024 mmHeight1,155 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height740 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Visually, the new Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is closely related to its single-cylinder sister Continental GT 535, but technically it takes a huge step forward. The parallel twin-cylinder engine with 48 hp and 53 Newton metres of torque is lively and refined, the handling is surprisingly stable and the brakes are also convincing. Electronic features are in vain, but the wonderful cafe racer look remains absolutely authentic. The price is also set so low in Europe that Royal Enfield should no longer be considered a quirky exotic.

Agile and cultivated engine

cool two-cylinder sound

sporty and at the same time comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

wonderful old school look

reasonable price

classic round instruments.

ABS not quite sensitive

no electronic features - in case anyone needs them...

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

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 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

There are a few key differences between a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019 and a Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023. It takes less time to sell a Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 with 104 days compared to 223 days for the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 13 reviews for the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and 7 reviews for the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 since model year 2023. The first review for the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 was published on 9/28/2018 and now has more than 133,500 views. This compares to more than 29,700 views for the first review on Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 published on 10/22/2022.

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