Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2015

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2015

Overview - Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2015

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2015

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2015

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2015

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	52.3 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	10
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

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	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 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	2,260 mm	Length	2,225 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	241 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	265 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 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.

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA

Price Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA

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Overview - Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2015