Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. 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. Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), 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
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
52.3 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
229 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
7.5/10
"Flawed but deeply lovable — buy one with your heart, not spreadsheet."
Pros
+Incredible torquey V-twin character
+Shaft drive zero maintenance
+Stunning authentic bobber aesthetics
Cons
−Early fueling surging issues
−Suspension too soft loaded
−Dealer network frustratingly sparse
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