The Super Meteor should be here in April, priced from $10,640 plus delivery and government charges, so around $12,500 ride away.
Here’s the Press release from Royal Enfield:
Royal Enfield opens the bookings for Super Meteor 650 in Australia & New Zealand
- Royal Enfield’s eagerly anticipated thoroughbred cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 has been opened for bookings in Australia and New Zealand
- The Super Meteor 650 is a perfectly suited cruiser for the Australian roads, offering tons of riding fun
- It will be available in April 2023 in Australia and New Zealand at an introductory price starting at 10,640 AUD (Plus ORC)
January 30, 2023: Following strong demand for the new Super Meteor 650 after its successful global launch in India earlier this month, Royal Enfield has opened bookings for the much-anticipated motorcycle, which will be available in Australia and New Zealand in April.
The Super Meteor 650 continues Royal Enfield’s heritage of building superlative cruisers. It is centred around the acclaimed 648cc twin platform that was a feature of multi-award-winning motorcycles, the Interceptor INT 650 and Continental GT 650. It has been rigorously tested on proving tracks, highways, and roads from Europe to Asia, clocking up over one million kilometres to ensure the most reliable and enjoyable ride.
Injecting a new level of character, style and accessibility into the cruiser category, it’s available in two distinct variants – Super Meteor 650 and the Super Meteor 650 Tourer – and in five distinct colourways – Astral Blue, Astral Black, Interstellar Green, Celestial Red and Celestial Blue.
Anuj Dua, Business Head for Asia Pacific Markets said, “Since first revealing the Super Meteor 650 in late 2022 and launching it globally in India this month, we’ve had an overwhelming response with strong demand both globally and in Australia and New Zealand. So, we’re thrilled to announce this much anticipated cruiser will be available in April, with pre-orders open now. “The Super Meteor 650 is perfectly suited to Australian roads and is an authentic retro cruiser in every sense. Its design language, its geometry, its form-factor and the gorgeous 650cc twin engine make it an absolutely enjoyable motorcycle on highways and open roads. It handles beautifully at all speeds, and feels in control, with its part-throttle experience at highway-speeds making it very desirable. The Royal Enfield riding community and leisure motorcycling culture in Australia is one of the strongest and we have been taking extensive feedback from riders here to ensure a perfect motorcycle for them. We developed this motorcycle to make cruising pleasurable for all riders, including those who have never considered this style of bike.”
A quintessential cruiser has been designed and conceptualised by our dedicated R&D. design teams at India and UK technical centre. The Super Meteor 650 combines uncluttered controls and instrumentation with relaxed rider ergonomics; rock-steady stability on highways with pure riding pleasure on even on the most winding roads where it keenly changes direction. Its flexible, smooth engine has torque aplenty and it’s cool retro styling is infused with clearly recognisable Royal Enfield DNA. It has a physically imposing presence, yet remains an easy ride, whether you are traversing vast landscapes or heading towards the vanishing point on the horizon. It will be perfectly suited for Australian roads, highways and multi-terrains alike.
Unintimidating and practical, the Super Meteor 650 has the silhouette of a thoroughbred cruiser, with a low stance and seat with wide hips and a narrow waist, which allow a comfortable standover. Riding position is one of the key differentiators of any cruiser and the Super Meteor nails this with fully feet-forward foot controls and raised, wide handlebars. These fundamental cruiser design elements meld to make the rider feel they are part of their motorcycle. A large tank gives extended range and wide tubeless tyres on 16” rear and 19” front alloy rims provide dependability and peace of mind at highway speeds.Its dynamic design and a striking silhouette add to the streamlined look of the motorcycle, giving it the appearance of moving forward and cruising even when standing still.
Created at the UK Technology Centre in conjunction with Harris Performance, the frame and swingarm are entirely new and meet the design brief of a motorcycle with a low centre of gravity for high-speed stability and easy manoeuvrability that is confidence inspiring for all levels of rider.
The rider’s view and controls have received special focus to ensure that the design, fit and finish are class-leading. Its instrument cluster combines the timeless elegance of an analogue speedometer with the functionality of an LCD display for essentials such as revs, gear indicator, fuel gauge, clock and tripmeter. Adjustable clutch and brake levers offer a smooth operation along with a touch of retro finesse, while ergonomically designed barrel profile grips integrate the Royal Enfield logo. All-new plated aluminium switch cubes hold unique rotary switches, placing premium, chic design elements into the rider’s hands. Then there is Royal Enfield’s celebrated TBT (Turn-By-Turn) navigation pod, known as the Royal Enfield Tripper. A discreet USB socket is located beneath the left side panel. Further attention-grabbing features on this cruiser are its LED headlamp, a first for Royal Enfield, which is carefully designed to deliver old-school charm but provide all the benefits of LED technology.
Finally, the Super Meteor’s paint finish is superlative while its distinctive tank badges, inspired by historic Royal Enfield designs, are faceted in chrome and accented with two colours of tinted infill that result in a gorgeous, jewel-like finish.
The Super Meteor 650 is available in five striking colourways: Astral Black, Astral Blue, Astral Green, Interstellar Grey and Interstellar Green. The Super Meteor 650 Tourer, which comes kitted with a touring windscreen, deluxe touring seat, pillion backrest, is available in two distinctive two-tone finishes: Celestial Red and Celestial Blue.
Like all Royal Enfield motorcycles, the Super Meteor 650 is supported by an extensive range of genuine motorcycle accessories that complement its capabilities and enhance its touring proposition in different ways. The Solo tourer themed Super Meteor has a range of bespoke accessories that make solo touring both easy and stylish. Available on the Astral and Interstellar trims, the Solo Tourer theme includes neat bar-end mirrors, bar-end finisher, front and rear LED indicators, the solo finisher kit, compact engine guard, machined alloy wheels, deluxe rider foot pegs and silver finish sump guard. Available on the Celestial variant, the Grand Tourer theme additionally comes with an OE-fitted deluxe touring seat, pillion backrest and touring flyscreen. In addition, one can add more accessories from a range of GMAs, making the motorcycle a full-fledged tourer. These include, touring fat handlebars, touring mirrors, deluxe rider footpegs, LED fog lights, air fly evo engine guard, black sump guard, front and rear LED indicators and long haul panniers.
A stylish, high-quality range of gear, including Super Meteor t-shirts, helmets, bags and accessories, is also available. The Super Meteor 650 has been created to allow its riders to break free from daily routines, to capture the romance of the open road, experience big skies and vast open landscapes, and undertake journeys that aren’t limited by hours or kilometres.
Australian riders can now enjoy the Pure Motorcycling experience through this superlative cruiser to great locations such as Yarra valley, Great Ocean Road and Alpine Valley. The Super Meteor 650 will be available in Australia and New Zealand in April at an introductory price starting at 10,640 AUD for Super Meteor Single, 10,840 AUD for Super Meteor Dual and 11,190 AUD for Super Meteor Tourer. Pre-orders are now open via Royal Enfield Dealerships across Australia and New Zealand.
