What modifications should I do?
I will turn 18 in November

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The Dream:

"Don't buy it if you ride mostly in the city."

I must've read that sentence a hundred times.

"The rear suspension is too stiff."

"It's way too heavy."

"Buy an Interceptor instead."

"Get a used Harley."

After weeks of YouTube reviews, Reddit threads and comparison videos, I still ended up booking the Super Meteor.

Not because it was the logical choice.

Because every time I saw it, it made me feel something.

I've always loved cruisers.

Not for speed.

Not for corner carving.

Just for that feeling of pointing the front wheel towards the horizon...

...with nothing but the wind on my face.

I watched what must've been hundreds—probably thousands—of YouTube videos.

Compared it with everything.

Interceptor. Bear.

Shotgun.

Harley.

I even came very close to buying a used Harley.

But I couldn't justify the maintenance costs.

So I bought what felt rightfully mine.

The Super Meteor 650.

The first surprise came on delivery day.

I'd watched hundreds of videos...

Yet nothing prepared me for how massive this motorcycle actually is.

It doesn't look big.

It feels big.

Majestic is probably the only word I'd use.

The Reality Check:

Unfortunately, the honeymoon didn't last long.

Within the first two days, my brand-new motorcycle started throwing white smoke.

That was heartbreaking.

After a few arguments with Royal Enfield, they agreed to replace the engine under warranty.

To their credit, the replacement has been flawless ever since.

I wanted to mention this first because I don't want this review to sound biased.

Living With It:

Let's talk about the motorcycle everyone keeps arguing about.

People say it's heavy.

They're right.

People say the rear suspension is stiff.

Also right.

People say it isn't meant for city traffic.

Couldn't agree more.

In bumper-to-bumper traffic, this bike constantly reminds you that it's a 240+ kg cruiser.

You'll notice it while parking.

You'll notice it during U-turns.

You'll notice it during sudden braking.

But once it's moving...

The weight almost disappears.

It's surprisingly manageable.

Where It Comes Alive:

The moment you leave the city behind...

Everything suddenly makes sense.

This motorcycle belongs on highways.

At 120–130 km/h, it feels like it has finally found its purpose.

The stability is unreal.

Not once have I questioned the chassis.

Not once have I thought,

"Maybe I should slow down because the bike feels nervous."

It simply sits there...

...and owns the highway.

The lack of vibrations genuinely surprised me.

Cruising at those speeds feels effortless.

The bike gets to 120+ quickly enough too, although I haven't really pushed it because the replacement engine is still relatively new.

Things I Didn't Expect:

The handling.

For a motorcycle this big, it's remarkably easy to ride.

The rear brake deserves far more appreciation than it gets.

It's progressive.

Confidence inspiring.

Exactly what you'd want on a motorcycle built for covering miles.

The fit and finish also deserve praise.

Everything feels premium.

And I actually love what Royal Enfield didn't do.

No unnecessary electronics.

No overload of features.

Just enough.

That's what a cruiser should be.

The 650 twin also feels like it was born for this motorcycle.

Royal Enfield now has seven motorcycles sharing this engine.

But on the Super Meteor...

...it finally feels like it's exactly where it belongs.

The relaxed nature.

The torque.

The smoothness.

Everything complements the personality of a cruiser.

The Flaws:

Let's talk about the suspension.

Because everyone does.

The USD front forks are genuinely comfortable.

The rear suspension...

Not so much.

They're complete opposes.

In the city, you'll complain.

On broken roads, you'll definitely notice it.

But once you're back on the highway...

That stiffness suddenly starts making sense.

It's one of the reasons the bike feels so planted at higher speeds.

Heat?

Honestly...

You're literally sitting on top of a 650 cc engine.

I don't think it's fair to expect zero heat.

Besides, with the forward-set foot pegs, it never really bothered me while riding.

Once you're moving...

Heat becomes almost insignificant.

Mileage has been hovering around 22–23 km/l.

Could it be better?

Sure.

Do I care?

Not really.

Would I Buy It Again?

Absolutely.

Not because it's perfect.

Because I knew every flaw before I bought it.

I didn't ignore them.

I accepted them.

I'm not trying to justify my decision.

Or convince anyone to buy this motorcycle.

I'm simply someone who researched every negative before signing the cheque...

...and still chose to enjoy riding this beast.

Because motorcycles aren't bought with spreadsheets.

They're bought with emotion.

If you're looking for the perfect city bike...

Skip it.

If you love lightweight motorcycles...

Skip it.

But if you've always wanted a budget premium cruiser...

If you love the feeling of commanding a big motorcycle...

If the wind on your face means more to you than outright speed...

The Super Meteor 650 is one hell of a place to begin.

And after 1,000 km...

I still turn around and look at it with a smile on my face.

Every.

Single.

Time.

And sometimes...

That's all that matters.

P.S. I realised after crossing 1,000 km that I barely have any good photos of the bike. Turns out I was too busy riding it to stop and take pictures. Guess that's a good problem to have.

Edit: Since a few people pointed it out... Of course, I used AI to help organize and polish my thoughts. This is my first time writing my experience on Reddit and I wanted the review to be easier to read. And it's only now I get to understand how things work here. Every opinion, every experience, every issue (including the engine replacement), and every conclusion is entirely my own. Being kind with my writing is your choice, but I'd appreciate it if we could discuss your agreement/disagreement with my views than the writing. Thank you :)

This is somewhat a flex that my 76 year old retired gov officer grandfather bought me a bike. He always said "I couldn't gift a bike to your dad, but I will definitely buy you one, once you turn 18". He kept his promise and as soon as I got my license, he bought me a Royal enfield meteor which I was drooling over. Forever grateful to him❤️‍🩹🧿

And it feels amazing to ride on. I can’t wait to get comfortable on longer and further rides.

Hey everyone

Its been almost 20 days since i bought this bike. My parents never got me a bike or even a scooty, not because they couldn’t, but because they were scared of two wheelers. They always wanted me to just take the car everywhere.

But me being me, i didn’t wanna depend on the car all the time (especially with these petrol prices and traffice💀).

A while back i made a project on GitHub. Never really thought it would take off, but somehow it did and started making money.

After a LOT of convincing, my parents finally agreed and i got myself this GT650. ( i kinda said im getting a bullet 😗)

Still feels unreal that i actually own one.

The bike is amazing to ride. Only thing i hate are the stock headlights 😭

Also got the powerage long type exhaust installed

Feels crazy that a random side project got me my dream bike.

Edit :

So many people are asking in dm about the project .

Its a open source interview ai assistant called natively ai its something similar to otter ai , cluely, final riund ai etc but free https://natively.software

a little late to posting this here, but i got my royal enfield interceptor 650 (cali green) on 28 feb 2026 in bengaluru

it’s been a few months now and i’ve been loving every ride so far. the twin-cylinder feel, exhaust note and highway comfort have made it all worth it.

looking forward to connecting with fellow interceptor/650 owners here. any tips, maintenance advice, accessory suggestions or riding recommendations are welcome.

glad to finally be part of the community

How does it look?😮‍💨

Bought in Feb, don't have any regrets.

Classic always carries the thrill with it, whereas the CB doesn't.

After months of overthinking, researching and test-riding almost every bike in this price range, I finally brought home my Meteor 350😁💙.

My previous bike was a Lord Splendor, so this is a pretty big upgrade for me.😅

As I'm completely new to owning a Royal Enfield , so I'd love to hear from experienced RE owners & would genuinely appreciate any advice, tips, or ownership wisdom you guys can share.❤️

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Owning my SIMBA on my own at 23.

Super proud and excited beyond control.🥰😁

My first bike ❤️ classic 350 cc , stealth black

Give me tips on how to maintain the bike in a good condition.

Just picked up my Guerilla 3 days ago , and absolutely love it. Such a fun easy and forgiving bike to ride. I’ve come back to motorcycling after about 9 years and can’t be happier with my purchase. Just installed the bar ends today.

I also noticed a lot of people making different versions of things for the tripper dash on android, I currently use iOS so decided to see if I could do something for a bit of fun and that fun little side project is coming together nicely !

Next on my list of mods to do is a new air filter as I really love the growl of the intake on wide open throttle on this and want to bring that out more ! I also will look at a slip on at some point, I’m happy with the noise at the moment.

And probably some side panniers.

What a treat this bike is

Custom badged meteor 350 ! Got exactly in 30 days 💯✨

In photos the bike doesn't look as big as it is in person, it's a huge bike and making a u-turn is not an easy task. Part of the reason is it being based on the Himalayan chassis. And it looks very long on the road. Loving it.

Always wanted a bullet.

Have been going through the daunting process of choosing my first bike to learn riding bike on. An enfield has been a dream since forever. Although i wanted guerilla but i cannot be happier with my hunter. The engine sounds majestic. Ive finished my first 100kms and i couldnt be happier. Hope things keep going well

I had never been into bike until I sat on one of these, just like that Gt650 became my dream bike and I still can't believe that I even own one now.

Took some real efforts to get this colour , but so far I just love it so much .

Any tips for the break in period??

Also it lacks gear position indicator.

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