Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 241 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
52.3 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
7.8/10
"Honest, characterful cruiser that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Torquey twin pulls everywhere
+Genuinely comfortable ergonomics
+Strong build quality overall
Cons
−Switchgear quality inconsistent
−No quick shifter option
−Limited aftermarket support currently
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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