Royal Enfield's 650 range of motorcycles is largely responsible for propelling the Indian motorcycle manufacturer to global stardom. Prior to the debut of the Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650, if you wanted a modern-classic machine, you'd need to fork up quite a lot of cash for either a Triumph Bonneville, Ducati Scrambler, or BMW R nineT. 

Needless to say, Royal Enfield's 650 Twins made the classic aesthetic and experience accessible to a wider range of riders, while retaining the safety and reliability tech of modern day machines. As such, after nearly half a decade in the market, you could say it's high time that RE expanded its premium model range, and indeed it has. 

At EICMA 2022, the Indian manufacturer debuted its newest global model, the Super Meteor 650. Making use of the same air-cooled, fuel-injected, 648cc, parallel-twin found in the Interceptor and Continental GT, the Super Meteor provides a laid-back alternative to these bikes, and is in fact the most premium model in Royal Enfield's stable. 

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 - Roadside 6

It sets itself apart from the rest of RE's lineup thanks to premium underpinnings such as inverted front forks, alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, and a completely brand new frame. In terms of ergonomics, however, Royal Enfield aficionados will find it familiar, as just like its smaller sibling, the Meteor 350, the Super Meteor is a cruiser with relaxed ergonomics, forward-set foot pegs, and relatively tall bars. 

Indeed, the Super Meteor is set to be Royal Enfield's newest global model, and the bike has already been launched in its home market of India. Meanwhile, across the pond, Royal Enfield has also announced pricing for the Super Meteor in the UK. Just like elsewhere in the globe, the Super Meteor will be offered in three variants, distinguished by their colourways and accessories—Astral, Interstellar, and Celestial. 

For the base Astral models, the Super Meteor is offered in Green, Blue, and Black hues, retailing for £6,799. Meanwhile, the mid-tier model, the Interstellar, comes in Gray and Green colourways, and retails for £6,999. Lastly, the top-of-the-line Celestial model comes in Blue and Red liveries, and commands a price of £7,299.