Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021 vs. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021 compared to Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	46 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	44.6 Nm	Torque	52.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	9.5
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
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

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	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 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	2,188 mm	Length	2,260 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	890 mm
Height	Height	1,094 mm	Height	1,155 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,488 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	241 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	302 km	Range	296 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	85 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.7 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.21 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	93 dB	Stationary noise	76.3 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

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.