We have compared the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and the Benelli 502C on price, powertrain, and other important aspects.
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is scheduled to go on sale in India in January 2023. Before its release, we've done a spec comparison of it with the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Benelli 502C, two of its main competitors. Without further ado, let's see the difference.
Weight and Dimensions
Tipping the scales at 241 kilos, the Super Meteor 650 is the heaviest bike in the trio, but it's also got the lowest seat height and ground clearance. On the other hand, the Benelli 502C is the longest bike and the one with the biggest fuel tank.
| Weight and Dimensions | |||
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| Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | Benelli 502C |
| Kerb Weight | 202kg (Without fuel) | 241kg | 216kg |
| Wheelbase | 1400mm | 1500mm | 1600mm |
| Seat height | 804mm | 740mm | 750mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.4-litre | 15.7-litre | 21-litre |
| Ground Clearance | 174mm | 135mm | 170mm |
Engine and Gearbox
The Super Meteor and the Interceptor 650 share the same engine, which is an air-and-oil-cooled 648cc parallel twin engine. However, the Benelli features a smaller 500cc parallel-twin, albeit it's a liquid-cooled engine. The Benelli 502C also produces slightly more power than both the Royal Enfields, albeit the torque is down by 6Nm.
| Engine & Output | |||
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| Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | Benelli 502C |
| Engine | Air and oil-cooled, 648cc parallel-twin engine | Air and oil-cooled, 648cc parallel-twin engine | Liquid-cooled, 500cc parallel- twin engine |
| Power | 46bhp at 7,150rpm | 46bhp at 7,250rpm | 46.8bhp at 8,500rpm |
| Torque | 52Nm at 5,250rpm | 52Nm at 5,650rpm | 46Nm at 6,000rpm |
Suspension and Brakes
The Super Meteor 650 is the first RE to utilize a USD front fork. It is a robust 43mm unit and represents a significant upgrade over the Interceptor 650s conventional telescopic fork. The Super Meteor 650 and Interceptor 650 feature twin shock absorbers at the rear. In comparison, the Benelli also gets USD front forks, but at the rear, it features a mono-shock.
| Suspension & Brakes | |||
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| Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | Benelli 502C |
| Suspension (Front) | 41mm Telescopic Fork | Showa 43mm USD Fork | 41mm USD Fork |
| Suspension (Rear) | Preload-adjustable twin shocks | Preload-adjustable twin shocks | Monoshock |
| Brakes (Front) | 320mm disc | 320mm disc | 280mm twin discs |
| Brakes (Rear) | 240mm disc | 300mm disc | 240mm disc |
| Tyres (Front) | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Tyres (Rear) | 130/70-18 | 150/80-16 | 160/60-ZR17 |
Price
Last but not the least, the most important aspect, which we have compared of these bikes, is their pricing. The Benelli 502C is currently the most expensive at ₹ 5.7 lakh, costing nearly double of the Interceptor 650. The Super Meteor 650 is expected to be on sale in January 2023 and is likely to cost between ₹ 3.5 lakh and ₹ 4 lakh. All prices are indicative of ex-showroom.
| Price Structure | |||
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| Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | Benelli 502C |
| Prices (Ex-showroom) | ₹ 2.89 lakh to ₹ 3.14 lakh | ₹ 3.5 lakh to ₹ 4 lakh (expected) | ₹ 5.7 lakh |
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