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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

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

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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

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~23 km/l
  • 241 kg

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

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 65047 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650648 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650241 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650740 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsCruiser
Fuel average—~23 km/l
Petrol tank17 L15.7 L
On a full tank—~361 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc648 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm47 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne195 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h165 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)241 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm740 mm
Ground clearance130 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,500 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 300
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17100/90-19 / 150/80-16

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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  • Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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.

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

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 if lowest seat, most ground clearance 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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