Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. 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. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model) hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits), 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
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
52.3 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 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
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
7.5/10
"Dependable, honest cruiser that punches above its used asking price."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Affordable used market pricing
Cons
−Wallowy at highway speeds
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Chrome quality disappoints over time
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