Author Topic: Super Meteor review in India.  (Read 1848 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Dexter

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,839
  • Karma: 2
  • British Columbia, Canada
on: January 16, 2023, 11:22:01 pm
Just released today, this review of the Super Meteor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv_A3a49_kw
Past rides:
1966 Honda 65 Sport
1967 Honda CB160
1973 Honda CB750
1982 Honda V45 Magna - the most uncomfortable bike I ever did a cross country tour on!
1983 Honda CB1000
1995 Honda ST1100 - sold 2015 after 175,000 km
1996 Honda ST1100
Current ride:
2021 Royal Enfield Stellar Blue Meteor 350


20MarkIII

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
  • Karma: 0
  • East Central Indiana, USA
Reply #1 on: January 17, 2023, 01:44:02 pm
Good morning, Dexter,
This is the fourth Indian review of the Super Meteor I've watched. All mention the stiff ride due to rear suspension. Time will tell how well the bike is received.


Dexter

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,839
  • Karma: 2
  • British Columbia, Canada
Reply #2 on: January 17, 2023, 05:00:26 pm
Morning Mark,

That stiff suspension does raise a serious concern, as the other thing that concerns me, the high forward foot pegs, even more so than on the Meteor it seems, will only put more of one's weight on the tailbone, which would be quite unpleasant on a bumpy road. No way to lift oneself off the seat in those conditions.

Imagine riding on certain Interstates, where they used concrete and have expansion joints quite often. Brutal!
Past rides:
1966 Honda 65 Sport
1967 Honda CB160
1973 Honda CB750
1982 Honda V45 Magna - the most uncomfortable bike I ever did a cross country tour on!
1983 Honda CB1000
1995 Honda ST1100 - sold 2015 after 175,000 km
1996 Honda ST1100
Current ride:
2021 Royal Enfield Stellar Blue Meteor 350


Streetliight

  • Bulleteer
  • ***
  • Posts: 144
  • Karma: 0
Reply #3 on: January 18, 2023, 02:58:15 pm
Well the good news is that rear suspension is rather cheap and easy to replace, all things considered. Bit of a shame if it makes it somewhat unbearable.

On the other hand, aren't the roads in India sometimes a little worse for wear?


Warwick

  • Grease Monkey
  • ****
  • Posts: 498
  • Karma: 0
Reply #4 on: January 19, 2023, 07:58:05 am
It looks like a fun and nimble cruiser that looks great!!! The only negative for me is the slight bend in the exhaust before the exhaust canister but that wouldn't stop me getting one. Good job RE but keep it cheap.
2007 Bullet, 1999 Lightning, 2010 Honda VFR1200f, 2019 Interceptor, 2007 Kwaka GPX250R


Streetliight

  • Bulleteer
  • ***
  • Posts: 144
  • Karma: 0
Reply #5 on: January 19, 2023, 04:04:16 pm
It looks like a fun and nimble cruiser that looks great!!! The only negative for me is the slight bend in the exhaust before the exhaust canister but that wouldn't stop me getting one. Good job RE but keep it cheap.
If the price of mid-$7k to $8k USD is to be believed, I think that's a fair price all things considered. Inflation, supply chain issues, etc.


MikeAlpha

  • Grease Monkey
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
  • Karma: 0
  • Germany, 2020 Interceptor 650, 2022 Guzzi V7 Sp.
Reply #6 on: January 19, 2023, 04:35:54 pm
Quite positive reviews in German motorbike magazines as well, e.g. here (sorry it's in German)
https://www.motorradonline.de/chopper-cruiser/royal-enfield-super-meteor-a2-cruiser/

They especially mentioned the overall finish, apparently one level above common RE standard.
They also mentioned the somewhat stiff suspension but suggested it might be needed for high speed stability
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Baker Express - 2020
Moto Guzzi V7 Special - 2022

Black Forest, Germany


20MarkIII

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
  • Karma: 0
  • East Central Indiana, USA
Reply #7 on: January 19, 2023, 08:14:54 pm
Quite positive reviews in German motorbike magazines as well, e.g. here (sorry it's in German)
https://www.motorradonline.de/chopper-cruiser/royal-enfield-super-meteor-a2-cruiser/

They especially mentioned the overall finish, apparently one level above common RE standard.
They also mentioned the somewhat stiff suspension but suggested it might be needed for high speed stability
A screen pops up offering an English translation. Then another screen pops up in German offering a choice which I can only guess. I clicked the red colored box on that screen and proceeded to enjoy the article. I still remember the extensive test on the Interceptor done by this magazine a few years ago. Thanks for the link Mike!