Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Yamaha R3

Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs. 4.64 Lakh which is Rs. 1.01 Lakh costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 priced at Rs. 3.63 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is 25 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha R3 is 25 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is powered by 648 cc engine , while Yamaha R3 is powered by 321 cc engine. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is available in 7 different colours while Yamaha R3 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Yamaha R3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Super Meteor 650 vs R3

Key Highlights Super Meteor 650 AstralR3 STD
Engine Type Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Max Power 47 PS @ 7250 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm

Super Meteor 650 vs R3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 AstralYamaha R3 STD
Rating
107 reviews
50 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.63 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 4.64 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Max Power 47 PS @ 7250 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Colors
Yamaha R3 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Push Button Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 9,963 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 12,729 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,549 Super Meteor 650 Insurance Rs. 16,507 R3 Insurance
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Engine Type
Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Engine Displacement
648 cc
321 cc
Max Power
47 PS @ 7250 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6
bs6-2.0
Bore
78 mm
68 mm
Stroke
67.8 mm
44.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electric
Compression Ratio
9.5 : 1
11.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
25 kmpl
25 kmpl
Top Speed
160 kmph
170 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90 - 19 Rear :-150/80 - 16
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :- 140/70-17
Peak Power
47 PS @ 7250 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
740 mm
780 mm
Length*Width*Height
2260*890*1155 mm3
2090*730*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1500 mm
1380 mm
Length
2260 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
160 mm
Height
1155 mm
1140 mm
Width
890 mm
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
15.7 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
241 Kg
169 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
740 mm
780 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Air Cleaner - Paper element, CO2 Emissions - 99 g/km, Noise Emissions - 76.3 dB(A)
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 7AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
Diamond
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Sports Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Push Button Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
  • Premium look and feel
  • top-notch fit and finish
  • muscular design
  • dependable highway cruiser
  • comfortable seating for long rides
  • tubeless alloy wheels
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
  • Ground clearance is on the lower side
  • rear shocks are a little taut
  • a bit expensive
  • not-so-accessible USB charging port.

Is Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Better Than Yamaha R3?

50% users have chosen Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 over Yamaha R3 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 263 users have also rated Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and Yamaha R3 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Yamaha R3 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor R3 Super Meteor 650
Mileage 2.9 0.3
Performance 3.6 0.5
Comfort 4.5 4.7
Maintenance 3.0 0.3
Features 4.7 4.8
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Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Yamaha R3?
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Yamaha R3 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Yamaha R3?
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is cheaper than Yamaha R3 by Rs. 1.01 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Yamaha R3?
For the Astral version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Super Meteor 650 produces 47 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 321 cc Petrol engine of R3 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has better performance.

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