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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Yamaha YZF-R1

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~23 km/l
  • 241 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R15
  2. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 6502
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R1201 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650740 mm
  • Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650135 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 65047 PS
Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 65052.3 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650195 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650648 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650165 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650241 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650740 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650135 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650Yamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeCruiserSports
Fuel average~23 km/l—
Petrol tank15.7 L17 L
On a full tank~361 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,250 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight195 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed165 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight241 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height740 mm855 mm
Ground clearance135 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,500 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 300Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 150/80-16120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 weighs about 201 kg and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 about 241 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R1 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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