Very realistic review. RE bikes are very well positioned on the market. There is a lack of such machines, at least in Europe and probably also US. I think that this is a keeper and if you are gonna keep it serviced and clean... you can have it for years. A nice video bro. Enjoyed.

@ontheroadadventure

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 Have you seen the new triumph 400’s? Nice to see one of the major brands bringing a sensible price offering to the table now too

@RRRRefuelRideRace

3 ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure I watched some videos here on KZread. :) Not in person.

@ontheroadadventure

3 ай бұрын

See if you can find one, they are great value for money 👍

I have one, I recently passed my full test. Its a great beginner bike and so far put 800 miles on it. Couple of things to add, its very good for a taller rider I'm 6ft 5 and its very comfortable. I have some very tall friends who have them and like it for the same reason. It also has a nice amount of torque for a beginner. It can happily sit at 70 and do overtakes on the motorway with plenty left. Its the right amount of power to learn on and wont give you a fright as its very predictable. I find it far easier to ride than other 650s I rode, its very predictable, gear change is very smooth and its not high revving or frantic. You can bimble around safely building your skills and there's little chance you will get into trouble. As a bigger guy too mirrors are good so I can see a decent chunk of road as opposed to my arm. I describe it as an ak47 of motorbikes it is all metal and built like a tank. Only downsides I found, turning circle isn't great and it is heavy and while the weight is low it is a lot to maneuver if your trying to push it round. One last point, it is a looker, looks are subjective but I get stopped and told its a good looking bike every time I am out.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

I love to hear someone so happy with there bike! AK47 of bikes is fair! I said it felt heavy but I’m a reassuring sort of way, like the triumph Bonneville, it makes it feel like it’s made of good quality metal not cheap and plasticky! Great to hear from you bud

@Grimm44

10 ай бұрын

Beginner bike it's 500lb

@ontheroadadventure

6 ай бұрын

That is true but you’re not expected to carry it….

@RRRRefuelRideRace

3 ай бұрын

A spot on description. I like it. Never tried it, but I tried the Interceptor 650. Would love to try also this one. You can drop by to check my content bro. Appreciate it. Cheers. :)

You don't sound like you have a lot of confidence in these bikes. I would point to the fact that these people have put a 3-year warranty on this bike to bolster your confidence. I'd also say stop trying to compare it to a bigger faster more powerful bike. Evaluate it on what it is. It is big enough. It is powerful enough. It is fast enough and it is comfortable.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

It’s fair to say I didn’t have much confidence in such a cheap bike when i got on it…. However I became pleasantly surprised by the bike over the test ride and actually I think it’s a great bike for A2 market. Of course opinions are all relative, the great thing about motorcycles is there are some we each like more than others, but it’s genuinely quite hard to find a bad bike these days

@JohnTanner61

Жыл бұрын

Yeah they have only been building bikes for 120 years so they don't know anything🙄

@Krishnendu792

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure" in such a cheap bike". I would use the term value for money. You peeps have surely forgotten the term after being ripped by all the other brands for so long

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

@@Krishnendu792 You could well be right there!

@YooperDanKulka

Жыл бұрын

You got to remember Brits/limes drive cycles like little girls or old ladies 😅

I don’t know that RE still has a “stigma of cheap bikes”. Ever since they’ve brought out the 650 twins, which have now been shown to be bullet proof, with a built quality which is on par with Yamaha and kawa (I still have a soft spot for Honda build quality 😂) … they’re great affordable bikes for the common man. RE as well as CFMOTO are currently the only brands who are actively innovating their bikes and making them affordable for all markets.They deserve to be much better regarded in general.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

The ride on this one impressed me, if RE had a large adventure bike that suited my needs I would be giving it a equal chance

@acgadventures90

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure 100% agree if they used the 650 twin in a Himalayan version of the bike that would great. If you like big ADV bikes, I recommend test riding the CFMOTO 800MT, I test ride is down here in aus and it was a cracking bike. It’s a bit too top heavy for me who would want to do some off-roading and with my off roading ability 😂but as a sport touring ADV it would be amazing. Also I think RE are bringing out a 450 single cylinder Himalayan soon with about 40 HP and 40 NM of torque. Not sure if that’s big enough for your needs but it could be a good option 🤙🏼 ride safe

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

@@acgadventures90 So what does the Aussie make of the KTM 890 adventure? I liked it on the test ride but reliability is my main concern?

@acgadventures90

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure love it, however we’ll out of my price range. I think reliability wise it would be fine but what I’ve heard is if something does go wrong, you can be waiting on parts for weeks. But this is only what I’ve heard and never experienced personally. I owned a ktm 390 adventure for 3 years with zero issues. For the price of the 890 though you can get something that would survive an apocalypse, like the Africa twin with some cash to spare. The thing with the CFMOTO 800mt is it uses the ktm 790 engine, but CFMOTO now manufactures it and with the resourcing capability of that company, you wouldn’t have issues with parts and, CFMOTO offer a 4 year warranty in the UK I believe which is outrageously good.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

@@acgadventures90 wow 4 years is showing real confidence in the product! Impressive

Longevity isn't an issue with RE… In India, the marque is considered an heirloom purchase, passed from father to son, and many Royal Enfields have been through generations. PS: I've had my Interceptor for four years, used all year round with no issues, and I'm very pleased with it (I'm just about to go out on it, meeting a mate who has an older Bullet he bought from a departed friends widow and restored.) My other bike… a hot rodded old Glide… I've had for the last 31 years of the over half century I've been riding, so long term usage is a habit with me.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, have a great ride 👍

You also made a comment that , kinda suprised me..something like " you pay half the price of the big boys , your bike last half the amount of time... Thats basically saying it is not of the same quality as some of the " big boys " ..i would love to hear your response..i have only heard that this bike was well built...

@ontheroadadventure

9 ай бұрын

My point is that yes this is a budget motorcycle and yes corners have to be cut to make it at that price point. It is a basic motorcycle that functions well, but of course the quality is not going to be the same as a Honda or Yamaha, but is also half the price

Few comments. Hope you enjoyed your test. I obtained one to go with my Interceptor and scram. Yes. It's built like a tank. Back brake far more powerful than interceptor with the bigger fitted disk. Engine tune is a little different to Int 650, but not by much. Side panels and mudguards are now steel and not plastic so i suggest you treat with wax oil if you ride in wet and winter British weather. What i would like to see is a real good quality set of slash cut mufflers. Overall i love it and is now my first choice ride. Have fun dudes..

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

I was very impressed by this little machine, for the price I think it’s great 👍 I’m sure after market pipes will come along soon enough, looks like this could be a very customisable bike?

You'd have to do a lot more than change the silencers & air filter to get 60 BHP.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing a modified one would be very cool, can’t wait to see them emerge

@ben9l351

9 ай бұрын

add a SS Cam

@RRRRefuelRideRace

3 ай бұрын

Reaching 50 BHP would be easy. :)

I remember the stigma with the Skoda and that’s now long gone and likewise with the royal Enfield these days they are a great bike

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

I agree ☝️ RE keep upping their game

@RRRRefuelRideRace

3 ай бұрын

Great comparison. The same was with Hyundai and Kia. :) Drop by bro, you may like my content. :)

Do not kid yourself the 650 mill has so far proven to have great longevity.That said R.E. bikes have always been able to make it about 60,000 miles before total rebuilds.That is very good and these new ones will be better yet.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

I am slowly becoming a big fan! They are looking good too

Apparently there's a 650 scrambler on the way (released end of this year?). RE have just trademark registered the name, "Interceptor Bear 650". Same frame, lump and tank, USD forks, longer travel shocks, 19" front x 17" rear spoked + dual sport tyres, bit more ground clearance and a 2 into1 header with a short upswept can.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Now that will be a popular machine! Let’s hope we see it soon!

@deltabluesdavidraye

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Man!!

My HD Sportster has 400,000on the original engine.All you have to do is change the engine oil and filter and gearbox fluid changes. Easy peasy. Belt drive lasts 100,000 miles. Hydraulic valve adjustments as well.Road test a Stormbreaker.

@ontheroadadventure

11 ай бұрын

Very impressive! Rich owned the 1200 nightster for a little while, wasn’t practical for touring though but cooler than penguins pee!

@ben9l351

9 ай бұрын

and what do they cost?

@frankmarkovcijr5459

9 ай бұрын

@@ben9l351 you can get a good one for $3500-5000.

@ontheroadadventure

9 ай бұрын

@@ben9l351 which the Harley or Royal enfields?

Good review. I pick up my super meteor 650 in blue. The same bike you had out. I think the sound and looks are great. Plus I'm 5'8inside leg 29. So no problem flat footing it. Round on march the 1st.

@ontheroadadventure

5 ай бұрын

You have to wait for it still? Which country are you in? These really are lovely bikes and great value from Royal Enfield

@jamesmackinlay2500

5 ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure I'm in England. Stockton on tees. Was asked by my dealer to wait until march so I can get the 24 plate. Plus when I ordered it.Had to wait 3 weeks. The bike arrived two weeks ago. I have crash bars and auxiliary lights fitted . I will be fitting a fender extension to it. Plus had bash plate fitted too. To me the oil filter is in line for road debris to hit it.

@ontheroadadventure

5 ай бұрын

@@jamesmackinlay2500 Oh that’s fair enough, it is worth waiting for the new plate, and the better weather will be here along with your bike! Enjoy it bud 😀

I watched your video..and you had a lot of negative things to say about this bike . You are the 1st u-tuber i saw do that.., everyone eles said it was a good bike..I dont know much about bikes , so i look at these videos to try to learn some things..

@ontheroadadventure

9 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s a bad bike at all for it’s price point. I am not a paid marketer for the brand and so I can be honest with my opinion

That's a great bike! sucks about the weather though.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

That’s the English weather for you! In the summer the rain just gets warmer lol

A good review RE are definitely smashing and dominating the budget bike market 😎👌 a lot of bike for the money 💰

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! I’d love to see the scram with the 650 twin in it, I’d buy one!

@bikerbuddy3166

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure I think a lot of people would there’s been rumours but it hasn’t happened yet

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

@@bikerbuddy3166 They would sell like hot cakes! Would be getting very close to the unicorn bike especially if they could keep the weight down

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Triumph are brining out there 400cc bikes, have you seen them yet? you think they will compete?

@bikerbuddy3166

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure lol 😂 ye 4 years ago I was a development test rider for triumph for over a decade I covered over 1 million development miles so many bikes with my souls blended into them 😎👌🙏

Think you should re-test ride the SM 650 in the dry. Should give a good comparison as well.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Will do when the opportunity arises

this color I'm going to buy

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

a Great Choice! Will you be getting the full accessories with it, screen, seat etc?

Very sort of luke warm review compared with several others Ive read. I do own an Interceptor which I bought from CMS two years ago and they are good people to deal with. If this meteor is anything like the interceptor then it is a brilliant bike.

@ontheroadadventure

10 ай бұрын

CMS Are great, been going there for years without issue. I’m not in disagreement with you, I am pleasantly surprised by the royal enfields, more than I believed I would be, for value for money they are almost unbeatable!

People seriously got very wrong misconception that all affordable thing should be low quality 😅😅😅 affordable things are those companies specially designed for all types whether they are rich or poor but can still afford it with the same top notch quality you get by paying for hella overpriced bikes. some people compared super meteor with Harley bikes and say ohh it is a cheap bike and is for beginners compared to Harley 😅😅😅and here I'll say CC isn't all about the riders look for instead they look for comfortable, enjoyable, reliable and affordable ride with some power and thump so around below 1000cc bikes are more than enough for riders whether they are pro or beginners though i am only talking about Retro bikes not racing bikes and for as cheapness no R.E is giving top notch bike with affordable prices it's just Harley is taking too much for the bikes they make just like how Apple charged half the price more just for it's brand value.😅😅😅

@ontheroadadventure

4 ай бұрын

I do partly agree with you, Value for money is great here with the royal enfield. But of course some corners need to be cut on finish etc to make the bikes within budget. Thats not to say they are bad bikes at all.

Oh yeah and by the way it's not really a review, more an initial impression, as a test ride is not enough time to get to know a bike in depth 👍🏻😉

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

A fair point, would love to have had longer with the machine I was actually more impressed than I thought I’d be by it

@kevindarkstar

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure try getting it for longer, it's worth it 😋

waiting for the bike to arrive in Brazil.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

What date is it available to you guys there? I was very impressed by the bike, i think you'll enjoy it

@LtMadness650

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure rumor has it, by the second semester of the year. The Scram was just recently released and people have been loving it so far. There are very, very few options in Brazil when it comes to cruisers, specially in the middleweight class, where currently only Kawasaki competes with RE with the Vulcan S, which is significantly more expensive than anything RE does. All things indicate it's going to be a HUGE success when it launches here.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Triumph are now bringing there offering to the table with the 400cc scrambler too, have you seen it yet?

@charlesland5169

11 ай бұрын

@@LtMadness650 They are not available here in the US yet. I have an Interceptor I bought last year. Been really happy with it. I talked to the dealership when I took it in for maintenance about the Meteor and they said possibly around September of this year it could go on sale here.

@ontheroadadventure

6 ай бұрын

Do you have these there now?

We would love to hear from some owners of this Meteor 650 now it has been available for some time, Tell us about your experiences and miles now done....

I love that package and blue color

@ontheroadadventure

10 ай бұрын

It seems good value for money, are you in the uk?

How is the suspension ? The horn? How often does it need to have valve clearance checks? How long is the warranty and can one buy an extension. Does it take long to receive parts since it is manufactured in India? Is the front screen adjustable up and down? Does it run on regular or high test ?

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Hi Phillip, I found the suspension to be good, comfortable but firm as i would like it on such a bike. The horn was Standard - nothing to report. There are lots of aftermarket options if you are looking for louder options. No issues on getting parts in the UK we have plenty of Royal Enfield Dealers here who stock whats needed

@TXLorenzo

11 ай бұрын

Valves every 6,000 miles. 3 year unlimited mile warranty. Runs on both types of gas

@phillipmeier2411

11 ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure thx on the road adventure

@phillipmeier2411

11 ай бұрын

@@TXLorenzo thx TXLorenzo

@mikehurley5052

10 ай бұрын

Google it.

A bit underpowered but if you do a stage 1 engine upgrade, you'll get to 60hp. Overall, a decent bike and I love the paint jobs on offer but, I still think Kawa Vulcan is by far superior for £200 more.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

I’d be interested to see and hear one that’s had the stage 1 done to it. The Vulcan is a great bike I agree, maybe coming in at £200 cheaper was a conscious choice by RE?

@c0583094

Жыл бұрын

Yes but vulcan 650 looks like a alien.

@JohnTanner61

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but its Japanese and ugly!

@deltabluesdavidraye

Жыл бұрын

Resale value ,ease of maintenance, equal if not superior build quality,modification choices and cost R.E. has all the Jap Manufacturers beat.

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

a bit harsh lol

I seriously doubt you will get 60bhp just by swapping the exhaust system and air filter, maybe if you swap the cam shaft like the TEC bikes cam on the Himalayan, but that aside purely on 'bang for ya buck' it's pretty much unbeatable 😉

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Will be interesting to see how people modify these and what can be achieved

@JohnTanner61

Жыл бұрын

How much is it ECU restricted???

@ijaxon6675

Жыл бұрын

Agree. A Stage 1 isn't going to do it. A hotter cam isn't going to do it either. If you're chasing HP get a Triumph, but a Triumph isn't going to go any faster in the twistys than any other bike either.

@marcjohnson7734

Жыл бұрын

Biggest restriction is the cam,so changing pipes air filter adding a booster plug go faster stipes will have little effect performance wise ,will make the engine breathe a lot better and run cooler but that's about it, cam change,and the big bore kit will give you bigger numbers

@deltabluesdavidraye

Жыл бұрын

Well all I have on mine is AEW pipes and a good filter.Completely changed everything opened up the top end so it can breath.Definitely putting it in the 52-55 h.p. range and adding just as much torque.I have a velorex sidecar attached since 800 miles out of 12,000 trouble free miles so I can judge the power gain.

Looks wise, the gt is my favorite ❤️

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

I agree ☝️

Big difference between home market and export models.The old bikes were rebuiltable forever, the new one has a cheap engine that is not.

@ontheroadadventure

11 ай бұрын

At the current price point though I think we accept that some corners have been cut a little but overall the value is good?

@ben9l351

9 ай бұрын

that would be the time to upgrade the motor to an 865cc then you have a cheap replacement bike thats new to you

@ontheroadadventure

9 ай бұрын

@@ben9l351 is that possible?

Beauty bike but I don't do forward controls. I'm waiting on the 450 Himi. If I don't get that ill get the Int. !

@ontheroadadventure

8 ай бұрын

Is the 450 Himi definitely happening then? It’s been rumoured for a while

@suzyamerica4679

6 ай бұрын

My polar opposite! I can't ride a cruiser without forward controls. Not enough leg space otherwise.

@ontheroadadventure

6 ай бұрын

@@suzyamerica4679 Maybe there’s an after market kit available for it now?

@suzyamerica4679

6 ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure In about a week I'll be not far from one of the RE showrooms .. will sit on the thing to see how it fits.

So what is it that you are going to reveal about the Super Meteor that is so unexpected that I will refuse to believe it?

@ontheroadadventure

10 ай бұрын

That it’s actually rather good for the money! Have you tried one yet?

Waiting for what you find out....

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

I was very pleasantly surprised by the bike, personally I think they are becoming real contenders for the A2 market

Not particularly interested in this bike just enjoy your channel and thoughts on reviews, just one question why do you hold the hand grips right at the end I’ve noticed a few reviewers do the same

@ontheroadadventure

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments much appreciated another bike review video was recorded today so will bring you a new one soon. A interesting question, there’s no real reason for it, I suspect it’s habit as I have broad shoulders and am used to big adventure bikes so it’s just where my hands naturally sit. It’s actually counter productive as in theory vibrations will always be worse at the end of the bars and so a more comfortable ride should be had be holding close to the controls

So what wouldnt we believe????

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

I’d tell you but you’ll never believe it 😄

@shutterlif3

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure so a click baity title is all 🤣👍😁

Ditch the music!

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Noted, do you find it distracting? Or just don’t like the type of music? We are always interested in feedback to give the best results on our videos. Cheers

What is this thing that we wont believe...?

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Check out the video!

@chrisblenkinsopp8588

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure I did watch the whole video. I STILL want to know what this unbelievable thing is. It's a good motorcycle, what else?

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

did you see?!

@chrisblenkinsopp8588

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure It's a clickbait title...

"Great bike for a learner"? Not in the UK!

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Meets A2 licence I believe?

@steveaga4683

Жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure Agreed! But learners are restricted to 125cc

@johnludmon7419

Жыл бұрын

​@Steveaga possibly a good first bike for someone who has just passed their test.

@steveaga4683

Жыл бұрын

@@johnludmon7419 Agreed! However, they will technically no longer be a learner....although, in reality, you NEVER stop learning!

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

@@johnludmon7419 A great first big bike I think

Not meant to be driven hard ? Lol

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

Ride it like you stole it if you like lol, you do you 😃

@YooperDanKulka

Жыл бұрын

Surprised you don't have a cup of tea as you drive!😂

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

@@YooperDanKulka A lap round the Costa Drive thru perhaps?

"You won't believe what we found out about the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650"? You didn't find out much, did you. Vague. The background music didn't add anything, either.

@Plough78

Жыл бұрын

Well spotted John.. 😂🎉 What you driving yourself... 🤔 *Crap Game*

@johnsymons9026

Жыл бұрын

@@Plough78 750 Guzzi. You?

@ontheroadadventure

Жыл бұрын

We found out allot riding the Super Meteor from Royal Enfield and was surprised to find out just how much i enjoyed the Bike. A nice little Motorcycle

Rubbish review!! It's a great bike with good build quality. BMW at £18000 is no better

@ontheroadadventure

7 ай бұрын

I think it’s a great bike for the money, can’t say fairer than that