Royal Enfield Super Meteor650 vs Interceptor 650 vs Benelli 502C:Spec Comparison

We have compared the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and the Benelli 502C on price, powertrain, and other important aspects.

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is scheduled to go on sale in India in January 2023. Before its release, we've done a spec comparison of it with the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Benelli 502C, two of its main competitors. Without further ado, let's see the difference.

Weight and Dimensions

Tipping the scales at 241 kilos, the Super Meteor 650 is the heaviest bike in the trio, but it's also got the lowest seat height and ground clearance. On the other hand, the Benelli 502C is the longest bike and the one with the biggest fuel tank. 

Engine and Gearbox

The Super Meteor and the Interceptor 650 share the same engine, which is an air-and-oil-cooled 648cc parallel twin engine. However, the Benelli features a smaller 500cc parallel-twin, albeit it's a liquid-cooled engine. The Benelli 502C also produces slightly more power than both the Royal Enfields, albeit the torque is down by 6Nm.

Suspension and Brakes

The Super Meteor 650 is the first RE to utilize a USD front fork. It is a robust 43mm unit and represents a significant upgrade over the Interceptor 650s conventional telescopic fork. The Super Meteor 650 and Interceptor 650 feature twin shock absorbers at the rear. In comparison, the Benelli also gets USD front forks, but at the rear, it features a mono-shock. 

Price

Last but not the least, the most important aspect, which we have compared of these bikes, is their pricing. The Benelli 502C is currently the most expensive at ₹ 5.7 lakh, costing nearly double of the Interceptor 650. The Super Meteor 650 is expected to be on sale in January 2023 and is likely to cost between ₹ 3.5 lakh and ₹ 4 lakh. All prices are indicative of ex-showroom. 

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