Both are easygoing cruisers that let you kick back and enjoy the ride. The real difference is size: the Meteor is light and easy to handle, and the Super Meteor is a long, low cruiser with a 648cc twin.
Choose the Meteor 350 if…
- Most of your cruising is local, around town and on weekend rides.
- You want something light and easy to handle.
- You like the idea of a small cruiser with a big-bike feel.
Choose the Super Meteor 650 if…
- The open road is calling, with long days on the freeway.
- You want 46.4 hp and 38.6 lb-ft from a smooth twin.
- You want a low 29.1 in seat and a long, stable chassis.
Which one fits your riding style?
Here's where the difference shows up on the road.
Around town
The Meteor is the easy one in traffic: light and simple to park. You'll notice the Super Meteor's weight at low speed, and then you'll stop thinking about it once you're rolling.
The difference: In town, the Meteor is easier.
Freeway and longer trips
The Super Meteor's twin is smooth with real character, and reviewers say it's comfortable all day and calm at speed. The Meteor is planted on the freeway too, but on a long run out to the desert the Super Meteor makes the miles easier.
The difference: For distance, choose the Super Meteor.
Weekend back roads
Both are planted in the canyons. Reviewers call the Super Meteor surprisingly agile for its size, and the Meteor's light weight makes it easy to enjoy on a road like Ortega Highway.
The difference: Both are fun. The Meteor is lighter, the Super Meteor more relaxed.
What's actually different?
These are the specifications you'll notice on the road.
| 2027 specification | Meteor 350 | Super Meteor 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 349cc | 648cc twin |
| Power | 20.2 hp | 46.4 hp |
| Torque | 19.9 lb-ft | 38.6 lb-ft |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | 43mm Upside Down Telescopic |
| Front brakes | 300mm Disc | 320mm disc |
| Fuel tank | 4.0 gal | 4.15 gal |
2027 U.S. models. Specifications and MSRP from Royal Enfield.
Is the Super Meteor worth the step up?
It comes down to how far you ride.
If your cruising is local, the Meteor gives you the relaxed cruiser feel in a light, easy package, and you may never want more.
If your rides take in long freeway days and the open road, the Super Meteor's twin, long chassis and all-day comfort earn their keep. The step up is $2,800 in MSRP.
Our advice: Don't buy more cruiser than you'll ride. But if the long road is your plan, the Super Meteor is the one you'll be glad you chose.
The best way to decide is to sit on both, back to back. We'll have them side by side for you.
The Meteor 350 and Super Meteor 650 at SCM
2027 Royal Enfield
Meteor 350, 2027 Royal Enfield, Fireball Grey, total price $6,382
Total price$6,382
2024 Royal Enfield
Super Meteor 650, 2024 Royal Enfield, Interstellar Grey, total price $7,482
Total price$7,482$1,000 below MSRP
$1,500 Royal Enfield customer credit. Ends 10/31/26.
2024 Royal Enfield
Super Meteor 650, 2024 Royal Enfield, Astral Blue, total price $8,182
Total price$8,182$1,500 Royal Enfield customer credit. Ends 10/31/26.
