Royal Enfield Super Meteor vs Interceptor 650: Which Is Better?

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[basedury]

Interceptor for me too, love mine! Super Meteor is beautiful but it seems like a more retro-inspired bike, whereas the Interceptor is straight up retro. If Enfield releases the scrambler version of the Interceptor or the classic version of the Super Meteor, I’d have a very tough choice.

[truelondonstory]

Definitely the Super Meteor for me, gorgeous looking bike and rides superbly, swapped out the OEM exhausts for a set of TEC cannons and now it sounds amazing! (Yes Im biased as I have one!) Done 200 mile plus days very comfortable. Really does handle well for its weight.

[vxplore]

Considering the price I want both of these machines in my garage to complete my collection 🤩

[MrBryn]

Saw a couple last Sunday during the DGR.
I was really surprised at how much better put together it looks compared to the Interceptor.

[adityahabbu]

There's no better, both bikes are equally amazing, if anyone wants cruising in highspeeds your option is the SM 650, if you want more old school looks with the same engine your option is the INT 650, these bikes are just magnificent, not forgetting the beautiful parallel twin cylinder exhaust note

[andrewblack]

Your videos on the Super Meteor have made it look very attractive and, as you might say, “a bit more premium” than the Interceptor. However, here in the Midwest I can ride an Interceptor in the stylish Baker Express finish away from the dealer for actually less than $6000 with the accessory package ncluded, while the Meteor is going to be closer to $7.5k with dealer mark-ups, so I’m picking up my Interceptor from Indian Cycles of Central Illinois tomorrow!

[davetaylor]

Definitely the cruiser style for me. With the mid mount foot pegs. My days of taller, top heavy bikes coming to an end. My old 97 speed triple getting ridden less and less. In all honesty a bit much for me now. Had it something like 16 years. My grab and go bike now is a Honda VT 750. Low seat. Weight down low. Neutral pegs. Comfy seat. My confidence has returned. On the Triumph, now a bag of nerves. What old age does to you.

[yossidaniel]

I switched from Interceptor to Super Meteor and really enjoyed it, Super Meteor is more Super Mario than Super Cruiser
TNX Bob

[AsmodeusT]

To be honest, I would be happy with either. They are both lovely bikes. So far, I am not overly keen on any of the SM colourways. In saying that, I also really don't like chrome tanks, but the interceptor does have a lot more colour options that I like. The blue and black is one that I love. If they started producing more colours for the SM, it would be a tough one. But for now, I would be forced to go for the Interceptor.

[jandekelver]

I will be waiting for the classic 650! Have the classic 350 right now, everything is right about it, looks, comfort, sound, its just too weak with 20 HP.

[kevskibiz]

Just on looks from this vid the meteor for me ✌️it looks like a mini R18.. great quality finish, probably need a test ride of both to confirm 👊

[Caledon]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the wheels. Spoke tubed vs Alloy tubeless?

[ChadWinters]

I’m torn on this one, I prefer the looks and the seat on the SM, but the weight and better performance of the INT is hard to give up

[jameswaterhouse-brown]

A classic 650 would be very tempting. Hopefully they will make it.

[shubhankarbhattacharya]

The 2023 upgraded twins get all these modern touches, I own a gt650 and it's fantastic.

[davidbesant]

Reviewers seldom mention the SM has the front disc on the right. I like that. It makes the bike look better when on the sidestand.

[prakharsahu]

Proud hunter 350 owner❤❤❤it suits my personality as a college student

[stevegee]

I think the Super Meteor also has style lines very much like the old 30's 40's bikes in some ways. The Interceptor is very 50's 60's with the flat seat.

[silverback]

i would go for the interceptor. i think the pipes should be like the meteor. better look and more space for paniers.

[TheLucas]

Interested to see an updated interceptor. Already released in India I think, too bad they put cast wheels on it though. If they added LED lights, USD forks, and kept the spoked wheels that would be perfect.