2025 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs 2015 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500. The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Model: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
  • Year: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2025, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 2015
  • Displacement: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 648, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 499
  • Power: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 46.4, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 27
  • Torque: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 52.3, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 41.3
  • Weight: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 241, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 195
  • Seat height: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 74, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 78
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 key specifications
SpecRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Year20252015
CategoryClassicClassic
Displacement648499
Power46.427
Torque52.341.3
Weight241195

Power

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 records 46.4 hp, 19.4 hp (71.9%) more than the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 at 27 hp.

Torque

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 records 52.3 Nm of torque, 11 Nm (26.6%) more than the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 at 41.3 Nm.

Weight

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 records a lower wet weight of 195 kg, 46 kg less than the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 at 241 kg.

Displacement

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 records 648 cc, 149 cc (29.9%) more than the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 at 499 cc.

Seat height

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has a higher recorded seat height (78) than the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 (74), a difference of 4.

Power-to-weight

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.193 hp/kg, compared with 0.138 hp/kg for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 records 46.4 hp, 19.4 hp (71.9%) more than the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 at 27 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 records 52.3 Nm of torque, 11 Nm (26.6%) more than the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 at 41.3 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 records a lower wet weight of 195 kg, 46 kg less than the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 at 241 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 records 648 cc, 149 cc (29.9%) more than the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 at 499 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 compare?

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 has a higher recorded seat height (78) than the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 (74), a difference of 4.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500?

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.193 hp/kg, compared with 0.138 hp/kg for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500.

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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

2025Classic

Displacement648 cc
Power46.4 hp
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

2015Classic

Displacement499 cc
Power27 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
648 cc
499 cc
Power
46.4 hp
27 hp
Torque
52.3 Nm
41.3 Nm
Engine Details
SOHC
OHV
Power / Weight
-
0.138 hp/kg
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
8.5:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric Kick

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 5-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Twin-Shock
Twin-Shock

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
100/90-19
90/90-19
Rear Tyre
150/80-B16
120/80-18

Dimensions & Weight

Length
230 cm
206 cm
Height
115.5 cm
130 cm
Seat Height
74 cm
78 cm
Wheelbase
150 cm
135 cm
Ground Clearance
13.5 cm
-
Wet Weight
241 kg
195 kg

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