I live in the United States and I’m super excited for this bike. It’s a beautiful, affordable bike. No fancy computer components. Just a classic stripped down ride. I love it.
I'm waiting for the 650 to come to USA. Anyone know the time frame when it will be available in states? Also what is price tag for it? I got my motorcycle license and really love the Meteor 350 but it's just not enough power for where I live in Catskill Mountains on highways so when I heard about the 650 I thought omg this is perfect. But im getting very impatient and wanna get on the road so im tempted to get the 350 for now just to get familiar with the bike than trade in for 650 when it arrives but if it comes soon I'll just wait.
A mate has got exactly that colour and model and loves it. He reckons the suspension eases up after a thousand miles. I noticed that TMF is now doing his version of your senses test.
😂😂😂 not seen TMF for a while, doesn’t surprise me, they all seem to be doing it now 🙄😂😂😂 that’s good to know about the suspension, it needs to 😁 thanks SB 😁
Enjoyed this Mr Taym, great work👍. Hope you take Mrs Taym for a spin on the back;,would luv to know what she has to say about the pillion seat. Coz I’m not at all sure Mrs G is gonna be happy with it. We need a test ride I think. Sad to hear Jeff or Ol Man Ronin has lost his battle with cancer. A super guy who loved motorcycling and Royal Enfield’s in particular. Ride safe. Neil aka Mr G
Wondered when you'd get a test ride on one of these Mr TAYM. I saw one at a local dealer a few weeks back and i agree with you, its a great looking cruiser. I like how the twin exhausts run flush with the bike, instead of flared out like on the Interceptor.
Morning TAYM, Nice review. Looks to be solidly built. Being a cruiser it's important to know how far it will go on a full tank. I think you missed an opportunity given that Haywards kindly filled it up for you 😛
Your accent is absolutely wonderful. It's like the most adorable thing. ☺️ Aussie here so any accent from the UK sounds wonderful to me. Lol. I love seeing how everyone enjoys the RE bikes so much. Can't wait for the Super Classic 650.. if they make one, I'm buying it instantly. All I want is the Classic 350 with a bigger engine, and chrome, lots of chrome. Haha. Do enjoy your enthusiasm in the vid. Love seeing people enjoy riding cruisers.
I'm so glad the wait was worth it, l can see one of these in your garage in the near future. Its bizarre how people are not into cruisers like me but seem to love the look of this bike
Beautiful cruiser. Enfield have certainly done it again!!👍 Those potholes, just like here in the Midlands !!! When are councils going to take road user safety seriously??? Road conditions are appalling. So dangerous for bikers and cyclists alike!!! Birmingham City Council completely resurfaced our long road early this year, it didnt need doing!! All the bad dangerous potholes on other roads are still here, been like that for ever! What is going on?? Sorry for the rant Mr TAYM. Great video, yet again.
I am with you PW 😁 it’s appalling 😁 round here even when they fix the potholes they do such a bad job they actually make the road worse😕 god knows what’s going on, it’s crazy. Thanks PW 😁 no apology necessary 😁
Good video! With Harley Davidson discontinuing the air-cooled Sportster, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor will have to fill a great void in the lite-weight cruiser market.
@@TAYM and don't forget, if the Sportster was more you're thing, there is already a big bore kit developed for the Inteceptor 650 which will bolt on - up to 865 - You could fit that, to get another 20bhp, with the upgraded camshaft and clutch, and then lower the gearing by a tooth for what I think would "finish" the bike.
Another cracker from RE. One thing I would say is RE have got the best grips I have ever used, the curved nature sits beautifully in your hand and are so comfortable.
Took my Super Meteor to Normandy over Easter 900mls over 5days the bike never missed a beat , the Showa front forks are excellent and an improvement over those fitted on the interceptor rear shocks have improved with mileage The seat is extremely comfortable, handling is slower than the interceptor but the bike handle's good, tyre's are good in the wet or dry The gearbox is really slick I owned a Interceptor for 2 years and the Super Meteor bares little in comparison to the interceptor
Great to hear that rear suspension easies up with mileage, hoped it would because that’s about the only flaw I could see. Fantastic to hear from someone who has a few miles under their belt with one. 😁 thanks JA 😁 ps, what colour did you go for ? 😁
Enjoyed the review Taym but the Kawasaki Vulcan s650 has the Super Meteor beat, even in the cash stakes. S.Meteor is a bike I`ve been waiting for you to try, and as you say it is the best R.E. have built, but the best costs money, and brings it straight into the Vulcans price range. I`d be going for a green and black, from Kwak. Maybe try a Vulcan to see a difference.
Thanks MY 😁 yes the Japanese are alert to the going ons of RE. They are bringing the prices down as RE are putting them up. 😁 will try to get on a Vulcan this week 😁
Morning TAYM, I love your enthusiasm I wish I could share it about this bike but I'm not a fan. That is definitely the best colour combo and there are some bits of it I do like but as an overall design it doesn't work for me, I wouldn't say it's ugly but I wouldn't say it's a looker either. Unlike you I thought it felt a bit top heavy and very heavy to get off the stand. With that weight and only 47hp I can only imagine that the acceleration is going to be leisurely at best. I would imagine overtakes are going to require a considerable amount of planning. I had very high hopes for this bike when they announced it but sadly, for me, this is the first Royal Enfield that has missed the mark but I could be wrong and it may sell like hot cakes but I definitely won't be a customer for one. I may be being controversial here but as far as dogs go I think this is one of those fat pet Labradors that doesn't want to get off the sofa and if you do get it out for a walk it ambles along at its own pace and only really wants to go home for its dinner.
Morning Mr TAYM, nice review. Looks decent quality, still don’t like the new emblem on the clutch cover, I think it cheapens the look. I will hopefully get my bum on one sometime in May. Cheers
Yes there are a few things I would change but that’s the same for all bikes I think😁 it’s not an interceptor and I think for you, you need to consider that when riding this 😁 I am sure you will know what I mean when you ride it 😁
@@TAYM yes, it’s a bloody RE Harley clone 😂. Only joking, as with all my rides, it will be with an open mind, and you can be assured that I know it won’t be as sharp in the handling department 😃. My dealer, has said that as soon as he gets his fleet of demo’s, he wants me to take them all out over a couple of days 😳😂
The "Super Meecha" is a well thought out bike and looks superb in that green colour. A quality build too. It was good to hear your impressions of the bike. I had to LOL at that wheelie on video 😁. I thought it might be Ian for a moment..... Definitely an After Eight taste I would think, although I can't think of a dog that tastes like an After Eight mint either😁. An ideal bike for cruising the A and B roads I would think. How much power do we need for a cruiser anyway? Another winner from RE! 👍Great stuff!
Ahh morning TAYM Woke up first thing I saw was your video of this … It is a lovely bike and. Must try one just for the hell of it one day I prefer the blue or the grey one that colour to me isn’t my favourite colour Big heavy lump and that’s possibly the only drawback initially Great to see you on it 😊😊😊
Thanks for your review. I'll be taking one out when they arrive here. Also the HNTR has landed here so trying one of those too. I, like some, don't think it's visually perfect , my gripe is the exhaust but is anything? Oh wait, yes my Moto Guzzi!!! 😂 Have a great weekend.
Excellent. I've been waiting for you to take it for a ride. I haven't watched any other reviews because I wanted your opinion. Sounds like you might be keen on one m8. Great stuff if you're into cruisers. I don't know why, but I'm just don't see the point of it. Don't get me wrong it's a very nice looking machine and it is an Enfield but yea I just don't know about it.🤔
The giraffe will just have to watch this. Was so thinking you were going to see him for this ride. Lol. Sounds like a perfect starter bike here in the states. And very affordable
Thanks LoY 😁 yes, affordable compared to the Indians and Harleys but now in the same price bracket as a lot of others😁 it will be interesting to see how things develop 😁
Great vlog, saw this at Nec show and have to say looked beautiful. In fact the whole RE stand impressed. If the honda rebel is a competitor the RE is so much prettier and imo desirable. The Matt black Hondas kill appeal to me. Only ridden Himmy which I felt was too underpowered and the interceptor which I liked. Very nice looking and sounding machine. They need to keep the pricing sane. I have a vstrom 650 and have seen an extra you can bolt footpegs onto engine bars to give feet forward rest for mway cruising
Yesterday I was at my RE dealer for servicing the Clametor and I did sat down on the Super Meteor . But felt ashamed to try it before Mr. TAYM but now my conscience is clear. 😂😂😂 .. Next visit I will test ride it. Big lump at first sight but felt not so heavy to seat and the weight felt manageable with my legs.
Morning Taym I’m not sure about the supper Meteor but what I’m commenting on is the cone yes the cone that Mrs Taym gave a face that wants your helmet ⛑️ putting on instead of lying on the grass that the dogs 🐶 have all had a wee on 😳 sorry great video nice start to the day 🥺
I really like the looks of this bike, sounds great too. Forward controls are comfortable for cruising, I think mid controls give you more of a sense of control, if that makes sense. How are the rpm's at hiway speeds?
I agree with you, I would much prefer mid pegs 😁 it seems very lazy and relaxed at 60/70 with plenty left or at least the feeling of having plenty left. 😁 thanks 2WV 😁
TEC do mid controls for the 350Meteor & fit on the Super Meteor & fold up & black & blend into bike so you can move your feet around to where you feel is comfortable on the move.
In 2012 i bought a Yamaha XVS 950 cruiser and the rear brake cylinder on that looked like an afterthought as well. Nice looking bike in nice colour, im still not convinced about RE quality yet, seen too many people complaining about corrosion on spokes and engine cases, horrible looking welds as well, time will tell.
Thanks MH 😁 yes, it can sometimes take 2 or 3 years before we really know. If I think about my Vstrom, 3 years, 45,000 miles, all year riding, no problems, looked like the day I bought it. That’s proper quality and I know I am not alone. The problem with RE is that most who buy them don’t do the mileage and 3/6K servicing isn’t an issue. Winter isn’t an issue. Time answers most things. 😁 great comment 😁
@@TAYM I ride a 2007 F650 GS in great condition, would like a change after 4 years but cant find much i like. That Honda 1100 rebel looks great but im seeing problems with oil leaks. Me being a short arse im limited to what i can ride. I love the look of a Himmy but 24hp wont be for me. I keep looking.
@@mikehurley5052 the cmx1100 really caught me by surprise, I absolutely loved it, but oil leaks you say 🤔 that’s not good. Is it the same for the other Hondas with the same engine?
Splendiferous and you said very similar things to what I did when I rode it. My only disappointment was that the seat was a bit wide, so it negated the advantage of a low seat height for me. and I'm not a huge fan of forward controls. That green colour is the ticket tho'
Well finally TAYM great stuff looks good in that colour I really like the engine in the black with aluminum head and crankcases and boy she is a big girl at 240 kilo's weights ni on as much as my XJR ,I think for me it is still the the Interceptor though .I don't know but with that weight maybe a 650 is not quite big enough and maybe twin discs up front in my opinion but hey I haven't ridden one so pinch of salt there 😉👌👍
Absolutely stunning looking bike,only thing I was wondering do you think chain maintenance (adjustable,lubrication) would be difficult with the exhaust pipes?
Morning TAYM . Hopefully Haywards being left without a demo was just a glitch in the new RE distributor system and not a sign of things to come for them? Glad you liked the bike, although the foot forward position and looks are not my thing at all It's certainly got showroom appeal with some nice touches For me I thought it was overall a disappointment, too bulky and very 'generic cruiser' in design with nothing to make it stand out and give it a character of it's own. I have no doubt it will sell well though.
Yes, the question is who will it sell to? I don’t think interceptor owners will swap, the interceptor is a better bike, not as good a quality but better😁 if you know what I mean 😁
@@TAYM I know just what you mean , I suspect there are enough cruiser lovers out there who can't/won't pay out for a Harley or similar who will see this as a good budget option.
TAYM, in your senses comparison and other comparisons, instead of a dog you should imagine which horse a motorcycle reminds you of. Since you're familiar with horses and bikes are our modern day steeds.
Mr. TAYM, beautiful bike and an instant classic. Word is they'll be coming to the States in Q3/Q4. We'll have to wait and see how the smaller displacemrnt is received here. Wanted to ask you to clarify how it carries the weight, is it down low or up top?
Well, it’s a fairly low down bike and most of it is as you imagine, low down, but it seems everywhere 😂😂😁 sounds crazy I know but there you go, it’s a lump😁😂😂
Love it, am a bit surprised re brakes. Me plus 240kg and a hill, def need some rear brake😅 Passed test! Picking up a Himalayan thursday. No red colour in stock for at least a few weeks so got the dune brown. Cant wait haha.
@@daintree2455 Really wanted the red as🏴, but am part Eng also its ok😉. Waiting another 4 weeks maybe and have ABR coming up and 300 miles to do..I quite like the Dune brown so cant wait.
Congratulations on test. Himmy a great bike. Super Meteor does have a bigger rear brake but yeah you'd think 🤔 they would of gone 4pot disc brake or twin 2pot discs on freight.Being a heavy bike will slow quickly on throttle off.
@@ruahinesrider Thanks, hope you are well. Will check out your vids later. Catch up! Everything been a bit on hold last month. One minor in the rain! (I'll take it haha).
@@MauriceTarantulas I am good well as good as I can be after my injuries & get saw occasionally especially standing for ages & only can do short stints of gardening etc. Life changing that's for sure & won't be doing any overnight runs anytime soon but can handle a day run but need a lighter helmet as upper back gets saw later in day.
Revisiting this review as we've been thinking of getting one to keep Ernie company. I do prefer the styling of the Shotgun 650 (and the mid controls), but the pillion seat doesn't suit Mrs PGB. The touring seat on the SM is perfect, especially with the back rest. Not sure whether to go new or used. Some major changes are afoot at work, so I'll probably have to see how that pans out before committing. My favourite colour is the one you rode but then I'll have to add the touring seat. At £300 thats the difference between the Celestial and the Interstella, which comes with a "free" screen. We'll have to see what pans out.
Interesting you say that🤔 some with bad backs say it’s better🤔 others with dodgy hips say it’s worse 🤔 it just shows how individual we all are😁 thanks J 😁
I reckon this has given me an idea...I am going to convert my Himalayan to a cruiser. Move the footpegs, brakes and gear change to the engine crash bars and the jobs a goodun :) I think the 650 engine is lovely though. I've ridden both the Interceptor and GT and preferred the GT for the fun factor and it felt more taught too if that makes sense!
Most other reviewers have commented on the hard rear suspension. My theory is that won’t help matters is the position of the saddle in relation to the rear shocks and their angle; could it be they are just transferring all the energy right into the rider, if so, that’s not going away and not a great design. The colour you rode is my favourite and does look quite handsome but I’m not keen on the amount of frame visible ahead of the tank. I agree it’s the best built RE ahead of the Classic 350.
181st to comment 😂😂 Nice review Mr Taym,I really thought you would have been the fist to get a test ride on this machine, given your high status 😁😁 Very nice bike, It would be nice to ride on the Aussie roads that’s for sure 👍
Been waiting with anticipation for the TAYM review of the RE Super Meteor 😁RE don’t seem to be able to put a foot wrong at the moment do they? I suspect this bike is going to give other midrange cruisers a run for their money. Yep deffo tastes like After Eights or possibly Fry’s Peppermint Cream 😂 As for dog breed…🤔 Burnese Mountain Dog 😀 Bostin review 👍🏻
Lovely bike. RE have knocked it out of the park again. Every time you look you see another quality detail - like under the petrol flap there's an 'O' ring which closes over the keyhole to keep water out - Marvellous! If I'm being a tad critical, those rear shocks are hard - even two up. And the bracketry for the forward controls, whilst good doesn't seem to have had as much thought put into it as the rest of the bike. But come on! For the money, it's a premium product for a price which though it might be "premium" for a Royal Enfield is actually ridiculously good value compared to anything else out there. Wait! There's nothing out there to compare it with 🤔 Triumph have been too slow (again) and should have given us a 900cc version of the Speedmaster by now. It would have been such a simple production exercise too. Mr Triumph - ignore Royal Enfield at your peril!
I think most people that are buying them are those upgrading from the 350 meteor 😁 or people that would have bought the 350🤔 sales of the 350 are down and more second hand ones on the market. 😁 I am not sure those people would be swayed onto a £10k plus Triumph 😁 I think it’s marvellous but in the UK, in a small market of its own 😁 it will be interesting to see if it’s a market that will grow😁 thanks PGB 😁 a marvellous comment 😁
@@TAYM yes, good point of course. So it's not even competition. A 900 Speedmaster would be at least £10k given that it would cost me £9500 to replace my T100. I'm done with spending that kind of money. Locally, I've seen 4 Meteor 350's which have been part-exed for a new SM.
Good grief TAYM! I thought l'd caught up on the past vlogs of yours.... then this popped up! 😂 I've got a test ride booked at last on the Shotgun this coming Monday. I'm quite giddy but you didn't seem overly gushing about the Shotgun? 🤔 Anyway, loved the vlog. Regards, Mo 😊👍
@TAYM Hi TAYM 👋. Bear in mind my current & only bike for the last 5 & a bit years is a Gen2 ZZR1400.... l was pleasantly impressed! Super comfy ergonomics, handled very sweetly & more than enough power on all speed limits..... except 70mph. Tested a Guzzi V7 today. At first l thought "what the hell have l sat on!" Within 10 miles l'd 'learnt the bike and really loved it. Choices & dilemmas TAYM 😫. Thanks for asking. Take care. Regards, Mo 😊👍
Enfin une moto avec le plein😊 et c'est pas une moto pour vous😢l'ancien mauvais garçon 😊 ici les critiques sont assez positives si ce n'est les suspensions fermes( quand on aime ce genre de moto) ✌🇫🇷
Regarding rear shocks i have a theory rode meteor harsh back shocks but my clasic is spot on ..could it be the feet forward postion means our backs take more of a whacking🤔
You could be on to something there 🤔 I wondered if the shocks were at a different angle or something. 😁 definitely a bit of an issue if it doesn’t soften up😁 this was on the softest setting too 🤔😁
1st . --- Person to say this bike is ugly, that is . But beauty is in the eye of the beerholder , [ or beer goggles wearer ] . I'd need about 8 pints to warm to this one . Cruisers are about power , flashy looks , plush ride and noise , I think the RE Super Meteor falls short here . Who designed that exhaust ? or did they buy a bunch in from a milking machine manufacturer ? Royal Enfield afficianados will love this machine and that's great , each to his own . If it were a dog ? I'd say Corgi . Tubby and with it's *rse close to the ground . Am I being unkind ? [ to Corgis ]. 😇 Nice tank badge though .
" Oh look at that, it's cruising" " It feels like a cruiser" " It's a cruiser" 🤔😮 Shhhh 🙊 don't tell uncle Stu he's still deliberating 😂 So is that Haywards way of apologising ? A full tank of petrol. I've heard folk say the same thing regarding wind and the foot forwards position, to be honest on the Rocket 3 GT take your feet of the foot pegs and place them anywhere, it feels as though they're on a foot board. I quite like the looks, sort of Classic Cruiser, as for being a bit hefty and underpowered for its weight, that'll be a cruiser then...or will it 🤔 better ask uncle Stu 😮😁
go on then , i'll let you have one , the downside that you , me , the 'cone' , and other reviewers pick up on - is the very messy rear brake set up ;; very good review though ;
Morning TAYM , nice review but are you sure you don't need the bike for at least a couple of days before offering your opinion, and you seemed to know what the word '' cruiser '' means, because you were cruising in know time at all.Have you any ideas for mods or extras we need to pick from Motone ? we need a code. Jokes aside a nice "REAL" condenced apprasal and your honest opinion thankyou. Beast wishes from Gold Coast, Queensland Australia.
😂😂😂😂 I was wondering if I should get one to put in the garage for a year or so, then bring it out and do a long term owners review even though I haven’t done any miles on it 😂😂😂 thanks OA 😁
It took me awhile to come to grips with this review. Did TAYM actually ride a Super Meteor? I had to call some old friends, who should know, and they assured me that hell did not freeze over. Still skeptical, especially that you actually liked riding it, seems out of character for someone who just bought a Thruxton. Given all that it was a fair review of the bike. When it first came out i sort of scratched my head as to the target audience but now it definitely seems to fill a niche. (Disclaimer: in no way is anything I said here regarding hell is to be taken seriously. It just may have froze over I really don’t know.)
😂😂😂😂 I know right 😂😂😂 I also love riding my classic 500 and of course the 1200 RR speed triple. 😁 would I have this over the GT🤔 no😁 did I enjoy it🤔 yes 😁 complicated isn’t it 😁 on the hell thing, it felt pretty warm down there when I was on the GSX-8S 😁😂😂😂 thanks JW 😁
Has a bigger disc on the rear than the Interceptor cause of extra weight & cruiser riders favor back brake more than other bikes. R.E with slip on's sound Splendiferous I had the S&S slip on's pricey but top quality & worth every penny.I would go 2-1 on Super Meteor to shave weight down.Pity it was in ankle breaker class for me as I do like.
@@TAYM Funny you should say that Hitchcocks made black mid fold up pegs for Meteor & fit the Super Meteor & when folded up against frame barely noticeable.As for slip on's there are some for every budget.R.E twins look better with twin pipes so big bore headers or 2-1 which shaves 13kg in weight. They're only $1000-$1200nz more I think 🤔 but alot more premium fit & finish.A $1000 goes along way on a Interceptor but the Showa forks as standard is a huge plus.Interceptor,Gt need Yss fork upgrade to improve handling $400nz for kit pity the new Interceptor,Gt with the alloys & new switch gear didn't get the Showa forks but 41mm size now that be a winner.
The RE Super Meteor 650 was just released down her on Saturday 13 May. I went along to Royale Motorcycles in Hamilton. They had fitted some Dunstall pipes to a couple of new bikes.... certainly let us know there was bike coming our way. 😆🏍
@@TAYM Morning TAYM, really like the look of the Shotgun’s aswell but there’s something about the Super Meteor, took the Classic in for his first MOT last week, fatal 😅😅🏍️ Everytime I go into the dealership, same for all of us I’m sure ! Don’t tell the wife 😂
🤔 I shall have to think on that🤔 I liked it better than the bobber 🤔 but the T100, i wouldn’t swap my T100 for one but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t have one🤔😁😂😂 thanks MP 😁
Not sure Mrs TAYM would enjoy that pillion Another small pad..no grab rails and no rear support.... might be ok for a wee jaunt to corner shop for some wine..😊
5m 30s: I've always found that folk who shoot out in front of you always seem to end up trundling along the road. They must get some sort of perverse pleasure out of it.
Ha ha funny imagining riding in the USA across state lines, the truth is from my experience, it's a myth. I drove a hire car through New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Nevada a few years ago and never saw another motorcycle out on the road, not one, ten days and 6500 miles. Twenty choppers outside a bar in Phoenix was as good as it got. Motorbikes are too uncomfortable and have poor fuel range to be practical out there. A 650 parallel twin would be a mashocistic exercise in futility. Perfect for Cambridgeshire though.
I live in North Carolina and your experience is exactly opposite of mine. Riding for hours without seeing another bike or car is wonderful. Little traffic and the ability to open it up is the goal.
I live in the United States and I’m super excited for this bike. It’s a beautiful, affordable bike. No fancy computer components. Just a classic stripped down ride. I love it.
Thanks BG 😁
Remove the exhaust extension and the sound is great. I have removed mine and it is phenomenal. ❤
@@apostate1234 thanks EE 😁 marvellous 😁😁
I'm waiting for the 650 to come to USA. Anyone know the time frame when it will be available in states? Also what is price tag for it? I got my motorcycle license and really love the Meteor 350 but it's just not enough power for where I live in Catskill Mountains on highways so when I heard about the 650 I thought omg this is perfect. But im getting very impatient and wanna get on the road so im tempted to get the 350 for now just to get familiar with the bike than trade in for 650 when it arrives but if it comes soon I'll just wait.
@@CantTreadOnMe sorry, no idea when you will get it 🤔 Ol’ man Ronin would have known 😞 hope you get it soon😁
Nice one TAYM, RE have definitely raised their game with the build quality on the super Meteor...
They certainly have but also gained a few pounds 😁😂😂 thanks H 😁
Spot on review..... again, same model as I have, I love it, and it gets better the more miles you put on it.
The Super Meteors are beautiful bikes. Not really a cruiser guy but if one appeared in my garage I wouldn't complain. 😊
Me neither but it has something about it 😁 thanks S 😁
Dave (Bingley Wheeler) said he wasn't "a cruiser guy" either but he loves his too 👍
Thanks mr.TAYM,it’s been a long wait but finally you got your ride!Lovely review!
Thanks BR 😁
A mate has got exactly that colour and model and loves it. He reckons the suspension eases up after a thousand miles. I noticed that TMF is now doing his version of your senses test.
😂😂😂 not seen TMF for a while, doesn’t surprise me, they all seem to be doing it now 🙄😂😂😂 that’s good to know about the suspension, it needs to 😁 thanks SB 😁
Great review, camera view very clear and sound perfect!
Enjoyed this Mr Taym, great work👍.
Hope you take Mrs Taym for a spin on the back;,would luv to know what she has to say about the pillion seat. Coz I’m not at all sure Mrs G is gonna be happy with it. We need a test ride I think.
Sad to hear Jeff or Ol Man Ronin has lost his battle with cancer. A super guy who loved motorcycling and Royal Enfield’s in particular.
Ride safe.
Neil aka Mr G
Wondered when you'd get a test ride on one of these Mr TAYM. I saw one at a local dealer a few weeks back and i agree with you, its a great looking cruiser. I like how the twin exhausts run flush with the bike, instead of flared out like on the Interceptor.
Thanks JS 😁 yes, just mentioned that on another comment 😁
Morning TAYM, Nice review. Looks to be solidly built. Being a cruiser it's important to know how far it will go on a full tank. I think you missed an opportunity given that Haywards kindly filled it up for you 😛
😂😂😂😂 definitely well finished 😁
Your accent is absolutely wonderful. It's like the most adorable thing. ☺️ Aussie here so any accent from the UK sounds wonderful to me. Lol. I love seeing how everyone enjoys the RE bikes so much. Can't wait for the Super Classic 650.. if they make one, I'm buying it instantly. All I want is the Classic 350 with a bigger engine, and chrome, lots of chrome. Haha. Do enjoy your enthusiasm in the vid. Love seeing people enjoy riding cruisers.
Thanks JB 😁 yes, I am very keen to see a bigger Classic 😁 it would be great if they make it a single too 😁
Absolutely splendiferous Taym. Iv been to Haywards to see the super meteor and was not disappointed. I think id better try one for myself 👍
Yes you should certainly give one a go😁 and in fact all of the REs 😁 thanks DR 😁
I'm so glad the wait was worth it, l can see one of these in your garage in the near future. Its bizarre how people are not into cruisers like me but seem to love the look of this bike
Need to take Mrs TAYM next time 😁 that back seat didn’t look that comfortable but then again neither did the Rocket and she loved that 😁
I live in the US and unless you leave the city quite far behind, I, at least, find open roads difficult to find.
That engine looks like art. I agree, that colour on the one you had there is very very nice.
Thanks ARO 😁
Bike looks good from both sides, not always the case. Very nice colour too.
Yes, having pipes both sides keeps it looking good both sides I think 😁 thanks JB 😁
Nice looking bike, love it in Interstellar Green. Good to see cone happy!
Thanks SN 😁 cones always happy to see bikes 😁
Beautiful cruiser. Enfield have certainly done it again!!👍
Those potholes, just like here in the Midlands !!! When are councils going to take road user safety seriously??? Road conditions are appalling. So dangerous for bikers and cyclists alike!!! Birmingham City Council completely resurfaced our long road early this year, it didnt need doing!! All the bad dangerous potholes on other roads are still here, been like that for ever! What is going on?? Sorry for the rant Mr TAYM. Great video, yet again.
I am with you PW 😁 it’s appalling 😁 round here even when they fix the potholes they do such a bad job they actually make the road worse😕 god knows what’s going on, it’s crazy. Thanks PW 😁 no apology necessary 😁
My daughter lives in Cambridge and the roads are terrible. 1 broken car shock spring £270 thank you.
Good video! With Harley Davidson discontinuing the air-cooled Sportster, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor will have to fill a great void in the lite-weight cruiser market.
Thanks Frank 😁 never knew that 🤔 guess it’s emissions🤔
@@TAYM and don't forget, if the Sportster was more you're thing, there is already a big bore kit developed for the Inteceptor 650 which will bolt on - up to 865 - You could fit that, to get another 20bhp, with the upgraded camshaft and clutch, and then lower the gearing by a tooth for what I think would "finish" the bike.
@@jujuUK68 excellent point😁 I had forgotten 😁 thanks JJ😁
Another cracker from RE. One thing I would say is RE have got the best grips I have ever used, the curved nature sits beautifully in your hand and are so comfortable.
It is a cracking bike and possibly the best quality yet from RE but I don’t think it’s their best bike🤔😁 thanks AP😁
Took my Super Meteor to Normandy over Easter 900mls over 5days the bike never missed a beat , the Showa front forks are excellent and an improvement over those fitted on the interceptor rear shocks have improved with mileage
The seat is extremely comfortable, handling is slower than the interceptor but the bike handle's good, tyre's are good in the wet or dry
The gearbox is really slick
I owned a Interceptor for 2 years and the Super Meteor bares little in comparison to the interceptor
Great to hear that rear suspension easies up with mileage, hoped it would because that’s about the only flaw I could see. Fantastic to hear from someone who has a few miles under their belt with one. 😁 thanks JA 😁 ps, what colour did you go for ? 😁
@@TAYM astral black
Enjoyed the review Taym but the Kawasaki Vulcan s650 has the Super Meteor beat, even in the cash stakes. S.Meteor is a bike I`ve been waiting for you to try, and as you say it is the best R.E. have built, but the best costs money, and brings it straight into the Vulcans price range. I`d be going for a green and black, from Kwak. Maybe try a Vulcan to see a difference.
Thanks MY 😁 yes the Japanese are alert to the going ons of RE. They are bringing the prices down as RE are putting them up. 😁 will try to get on a Vulcan this week 😁
Morning TAYM, I love your enthusiasm I wish I could share it about this bike but I'm not a fan. That is definitely the best colour combo and there are some bits of it I do like but as an overall design it doesn't work for me, I wouldn't say it's ugly but I wouldn't say it's a looker either. Unlike you I thought it felt a bit top heavy and very heavy to get off the stand. With that weight and only 47hp I can only imagine that the acceleration is going to be leisurely at best. I would imagine overtakes are going to require a considerable amount of planning. I had very high hopes for this bike when they announced it but sadly, for me, this is the first Royal Enfield that has missed the mark but I could be wrong and it may sell like hot cakes but I definitely won't be a customer for one. I may be being controversial here but as far as dogs go I think this is one of those fat pet Labradors that doesn't want to get off the sofa and if you do get it out for a walk it ambles along at its own pace and only really wants to go home for its dinner.
Strange that.. I immediately thought Labrador as well! ... even a bit of St. Bernard about it.
I couldn’t disagree with much of that 😁 it is certainly an easy going ride 😁 😂😂😂 thanks Mike 😁
@@TAYM It's a good job you're the reviewer an not me TAYM I doubt anyone would lend me any more bikes 🤣🤣🤣
@@Grumpy-Goblin 😂😂😂😂
The ckuizer, no sport.
nice to see a review of these on roads i know :)
Thanks 2 😁
I will be picking up my Super Meteor 650 in a couple days. Astral Blue. Can't wait.
Excellent 😁 and in the best colour 😁 thanks JS 😁
Well done made me want to go and ride one you did.
😂😂😂 marvellous 😁 thanks JS 😁
Morning Mr TAYM, nice review. Looks decent quality, still don’t like the new emblem on the clutch cover, I think it cheapens the look. I will hopefully get my bum on one sometime in May. Cheers
Yes there are a few things I would change but that’s the same for all bikes I think😁 it’s not an interceptor and I think for you, you need to consider that when riding this 😁 I am sure you will know what I mean when you ride it 😁
@@TAYM yes, it’s a bloody RE Harley clone 😂. Only joking, as with all my rides, it will be with an open mind, and you can be assured that I know it won’t be as sharp in the handling department 😃. My dealer, has said that as soon as he gets his fleet of demo’s, he wants me to take them all out over a couple of days 😳😂
@@ianhughesroyalenfield that would be marvellous 😊
@@TAYM fingers crossed it is a dry couple of days 😂
@@ianhughesroyalenfield 😂😂😂
The "Super Meecha" is a well thought out bike and looks superb in that green colour. A quality build too. It was good to hear your impressions of the bike. I had to LOL at that wheelie on video 😁. I thought it might be Ian for a moment..... Definitely an After Eight taste I would think, although I can't think of a dog that tastes like an After Eight mint either😁. An ideal bike for cruising the A and B roads I would think. How much power do we need for a cruiser anyway? Another winner from RE! 👍Great stuff!
Thanks GBD 😁 yes but I wouldn’t want to wander off on to minor roads with that suspension 😁
Ahh morning TAYM
Woke up first thing I saw was your video of this …
It is a lovely bike and. Must try one just for the hell of it one day
I prefer the blue or the grey one that colour to me isn’t my favourite colour
Big heavy lump and that’s possibly the only drawback initially
Great to see you on it 😊😊😊
It’s a very easy going bike but it is heavy and feels it just sat on it😁 thanks Phil 😁
Thanks Mr TAYM I've been waiting for you to take one for a ride.
I just heard today they are to be released here in N Z for us kiwis on 13 May 😊🎉🏍
Thanks HG 😁 that’s good news 😁
Been waiting for this video, firm ride same as my meteor, hope it softens a bit😊. Great video.
Thanks JP😁 yes, it’s good on the smooth roads but not so good on the bumps 😁
Thanks for your review. I'll be taking one out when they arrive here.
Also the HNTR has landed here so trying one of those too.
I, like some, don't think it's visually perfect , my gripe is the exhaust but is anything?
Oh wait, yes my Moto Guzzi!!! 😂
Have a great weekend.
😂😂😂 yes, Moto Guzzis have an Italian magic very similar to the RE 😁 thanks JT 😁
The new GoPro was great and sound was spot on, like the bike in fact. I bet they sell a few of these and they look like a low seat height 🙂
Thanks PC 😁 yes the seat is low and extremely comfortable 😁
Excellent. I've been waiting for you to take it for a ride. I haven't watched any other reviews because I wanted your opinion. Sounds like you might be keen on one m8. Great stuff if you're into cruisers. I don't know why, but I'm just don't see the point of it. Don't get me wrong it's a very nice looking machine and it is an Enfield but yea I just don't know about it.🤔
Thanks IT 😁 it’s nice but not quite nice enough and like many others, there is the question of purpose 🤔😁
The giraffe will just have to watch this. Was so thinking you were going to see him for this ride. Lol. Sounds like a perfect starter bike here in the states. And very affordable
Thanks LoY 😁 yes, affordable compared to the Indians and Harleys but now in the same price bracket as a lot of others😁 it will be interesting to see how things develop 😁
Great vlog, saw this at Nec show and have to say looked beautiful. In fact the whole RE stand impressed. If the honda rebel is a competitor the RE is so much prettier and imo desirable. The Matt black Hondas kill appeal to me. Only ridden Himmy which I felt was too underpowered and the interceptor which I liked. Very nice looking and sounding machine. They need to keep the pricing sane.
I have a vstrom 650 and have seen an extra you can bolt footpegs onto engine bars to give feet forward rest for mway cruising
It is much pretty than the Honda and feels a much better bike I think 😁 thanks Volt 😁
Nice review, saw one yesterday parked up, they should sell well. I can see you cruising along with some extreme ape bars and a cigar 😂
Hahaha 😆😁😂🤣
😂😂😂 you have a much better imagination than me 😂😂😂😁 thanks Ice 😁
@@TAYM A life behind bars😆😁😂🤣.
@@ruahinesrider The White Horse 😂
@@ruahinesrider 😂😂😂
Yesterday I was at my RE dealer for servicing the Clametor and I did sat down on the Super Meteor . But felt ashamed to try it before Mr. TAYM but now my conscience is clear. 😂😂😂 .. Next visit I will test ride it. Big lump at first sight but felt not so heavy to seat and the weight felt manageable with my legs.
Thanks Stefan 😁 it is certainly a big lump but it holds it well 😁
Good one TAYM....the engine is wonderful
Thanks Tom 😁
That 650 twin is a real gem just gotta get the noise out tho and I sure like that green.
Yeah think I agree a custom exhaust would make it complete.
Definitely 😁
Morning Taym I’m not sure about the supper Meteor but what I’m commenting on is the cone yes the cone that Mrs Taym gave a face that wants your helmet ⛑️ putting on instead of lying on the grass that the dogs 🐶 have all had a wee on 😳 sorry great video nice start to the day 🥺
😂😂😂😂 thanks AR 😁 I will remember that next time 😂😂😂
@@TAYM I’ll be watching 😃
@@Ainsworth-Rider 😂😂
19 front 16 rear thats the difference great set up !!!
Thanks SM 😁
Just pulled the trigger on the British green/black with gold penstripe. Hope to complete delivery tomorrow.
Marvellous 😁 same colour as my mate TC has. He loves his. 😁thanks TXL 😁
I may have to do a demo ride on a Super Meteor. Looks like it was a relaxing ride.
Very relaxed ride 😁 thanks PM 😁
I really like the looks of this bike, sounds great too. Forward controls are comfortable for cruising, I think mid controls give you more of a sense of control, if that makes sense. How are the rpm's at hiway speeds?
I agree with you, I would much prefer mid pegs 😁 it seems very lazy and relaxed at 60/70 with plenty left or at least the feeling of having plenty left. 😁 thanks 2WV 😁
TEC do mid controls for the 350Meteor & fit on the Super Meteor & fold up & black & blend into bike so you can move your feet around to where you feel is comfortable on the move.
@@ruahinesrider marvellous 😁
@@ruahinesriderTEC make shite doo
I'm really hoping I can find one of these bikes here in the states in about a year. I want to make it my second motorcycle. It's a beautiful bike.
Thanks J 😁 it certainly looks the business 😁
In 2012 i bought a Yamaha XVS 950 cruiser and the rear brake cylinder on that looked like an afterthought as well. Nice looking bike in nice colour, im still not convinced about RE quality yet, seen too many people complaining about corrosion on spokes and engine cases, horrible looking welds as well, time will tell.
Thanks MH 😁 yes, it can sometimes take 2 or 3 years before we really know. If I think about my Vstrom, 3 years, 45,000 miles, all year riding, no problems, looked like the day I bought it. That’s proper quality and I know I am not alone. The problem with RE is that most who buy them don’t do the mileage and 3/6K servicing isn’t an issue. Winter isn’t an issue. Time answers most things. 😁 great comment 😁
@@TAYM I ride a 2007 F650 GS in great condition, would like a change after 4 years but cant find much i like. That Honda 1100 rebel looks great but im seeing problems with oil leaks. Me being a short arse im limited to what i can ride. I love the look of a Himmy but 24hp wont be for me. I keep looking.
@@mikehurley5052 the cmx1100 really caught me by surprise, I absolutely loved it, but oil leaks you say 🤔 that’s not good. Is it the same for the other Hondas with the same engine?
@@TAYM ua-cam.com/video/AHeLEJthBiE/v-deo.html
Lovely looking bike, cracking review TAYM, maybe it’s more cat than dog, maybe a black panther
Thanks PH 😁 you might be right there 😁but a slightly podgy one 😁
Liver curly coat retriever I reckon. Dependable, intelligent, brave and loyal. Thanks mate.
And slightly over fed 😁😂😂😂😂
@@TAYM ..hahaha yeah there is that and the bike is a little heavy so maybe Labrador Retriever then chunky and reliable.
@@daintree2455 😁😁😁
Splendiferous and you said very similar things to what I did when I rode it. My only disappointment was that the seat was a bit wide, so it negated the advantage of a low seat height for me. and I'm not a huge fan of forward controls. That green colour is the ticket tho'
Thanks CMD 😁
Well finally TAYM great stuff looks good in that colour I really like the engine in the black with aluminum head and crankcases and boy she is a big girl at 240 kilo's weights ni on as much as my XJR ,I think for me it is still the the Interceptor though .I don't know but with that weight maybe a 650 is not quite big enough and maybe twin discs up front in my opinion but hey I haven't ridden one so pinch of salt there 😉👌👍
Thanks Crumb 😁 it’s definitely not going to win any races but it is a nice easy ride if a little harsh on the bumps 😁
It’s the yellow spotted Yorkshire Eagle 🦅 just enjoying this with a bacon butty and look we are arriving at the 59 lovely 😊👍
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@@TAYM oops 🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely stunning looking bike,only thing I was wondering do you think chain maintenance (adjustable,lubrication) would be difficult with the exhaust pipes?
Thanks BM 😁 it looks an awful lot easier than the T100 and T120, and not just because of the centre stand 😁😂😂
Morning TAYM . Hopefully Haywards being left without a demo was just a glitch in the new RE distributor system
and not a sign of things to come for them? Glad you liked the bike, although the foot forward position and looks are not my thing at all It's certainly got showroom appeal with some nice touches For me I thought it was overall a disappointment, too bulky and very 'generic cruiser' in design with nothing to make it stand out and give it a character of it's own. I have no doubt it will sell well though.
Yes, the question is who will it sell to? I don’t think interceptor owners will swap, the interceptor is a better bike, not as good a quality but better😁 if you know what I mean 😁
@@TAYM I know just what you mean , I suspect there are enough cruiser lovers out there who can't/won't pay out for a Harley or similar who will see this as a good budget option.
Great review mate
Thanks Snow😁
"This feels like a cruiser. Ha! I know! Mental isn't it?" Sarcastically summed up perfectly Mr TAYM.
TAYM, in your senses comparison and other comparisons, instead of a dog you should imagine which horse a motorcycle reminds you of. Since you're familiar with horses and bikes are our modern day steeds.
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Good point😁 but not everyone knows horses in the same way 😁
@@TAYM That’ll give us something to research. 😊
@@pinkiewerewolf 😂😂😂
Not my scene man. But the build quality looks good, green colour looks nice too. Cheers TAYM 👍
Thank BV 😁 It is only going. To appeal to a few but I guess, looking at how hard RE are pushing in the US, that’s what its aimed at.😊
Mr. TAYM, beautiful bike and an instant classic. Word is they'll be coming to the States in Q3/Q4. We'll have to wait and see how the smaller displacemrnt is received here. Wanted to ask you to clarify how it carries the weight, is it down low or up top?
Well, it’s a fairly low down bike and most of it is as you imagine, low down, but it seems everywhere 😂😂😁 sounds crazy I know but there you go, it’s a lump😁😂😂
Informative review, thankyou 😊
Thanks GC 😁
Love it, am a bit surprised re brakes. Me plus 240kg and a hill, def need some rear brake😅
Passed test! Picking up a Himalayan thursday. No red colour in stock for at least a few weeks so got the dune brown. Cant wait haha.
Congratulations mate and nothing like a new bike.
@@daintree2455 Really wanted the red as🏴, but am part Eng also its ok😉.
Waiting another 4 weeks maybe and have ABR coming up and 300 miles to do..I quite like the Dune brown so cant wait.
Congratulations on test.
Himmy a great bike.
Super Meteor does have a bigger rear brake but yeah you'd think 🤔 they would of gone 4pot disc brake or twin 2pot discs on freight.Being a heavy bike will slow quickly on throttle off.
@@ruahinesrider Thanks, hope you are well. Will check out your vids later.
Catch up! Everything been a bit on hold last month. One minor in the rain! (I'll take it haha).
@@MauriceTarantulas I am good well as good as I can be after my injuries & get saw occasionally especially standing for ages & only can do short stints of gardening etc.
Life changing that's for sure & won't be doing any overnight runs anytime soon but can handle a day run but need a lighter helmet as upper back gets saw later in day.
I’m amazed the cone responded to you. He’ll be feeling so neglected! 🙄🤣
😂😂😂😂 he was a bit short with me 😂😂😂😂
@@TAYM There you go! Couldn’t respond without a cunning dig! 😡🤣
Me and Baldrick will team up to head-butt you in both shins! 😡🤣
My intellectual superior! 🙄
@@daviddavies5347 😂😂😂😂
Revisiting this review as we've been thinking of getting one to keep Ernie company. I do prefer the styling of the Shotgun 650 (and the mid controls), but the pillion seat doesn't suit Mrs PGB. The touring seat on the SM is perfect, especially with the back rest. Not sure whether to go new or used. Some major changes are afoot at work, so I'll probably have to see how that pans out before committing. My favourite colour is the one you rode but then I'll have to add the touring seat. At £300 thats the difference between the Celestial and the Interstella, which comes with a "free" screen. We'll have to see what pans out.
Brilliant 😁 TC swears by his, absolutely loves it 😁 thanks PGB 😁
Great review but confirmed that its definitely not for me, the rear seemed very crashy ..think it looks great in that colour 👍
Thanks Willie 😁
Really looks the business and it has a centrestand!
Thanks SW 😁 I know, such a rare thing 😂😂😂 Worth buying just for the centre stand 😁 if nothing else 😁 but also a great bike 😁
Another excellent road test Mr TAYM with some interesting thoughts, would it have enough legroom for a 6ft + rider to get comfortable?
Thanks JD 😁 I didn’t find it cramped 😁 but the rear suspension seems to lack something😁 a very smooth engine 😁
Seat hight looks nice & low for the smaller riders among us, riding position would cripple my old back though on long runs.
Interesting you say that🤔 some with bad backs say it’s better🤔 others with dodgy hips say it’s worse 🤔 it just shows how individual we all are😁 thanks J 😁
I reckon this has given me an idea...I am going to convert my Himalayan to a cruiser. Move the footpegs, brakes and gear change to the engine crash bars and the jobs a goodun :)
I think the 650 engine is lovely though. I've ridden both the Interceptor and GT and preferred the GT for the fun factor and it felt more taught too if that makes sense!
😂😂😂 it would be of more use😁😂😂
Most other reviewers have commented on the hard rear suspension. My theory is that won’t help matters is the position of the saddle in relation to the rear shocks and their angle; could it be they are just transferring all the energy right into the rider, if so, that’s not going away and not a great design. The colour you rode is my favourite and does look quite handsome but I’m not keen on the amount of frame visible ahead of the tank. I agree it’s the best built RE ahead of the Classic 350.
That’s exactly what I thought🤔 i wonder 🤔 thanks SW 😁
181st to comment 😂😂
Nice review Mr Taym,I really thought you would have been the fist to get a test ride on this machine, given your high status 😁😁
Very nice bike, It would be nice to ride on the Aussie roads that’s for sure 👍
😂😂😂😂 very funny ABD, very funny 😂😂😁 I hope you don’t have potholes 😁 that suspension 😕 thanks ABD😁
Been waiting with anticipation for the TAYM review of the RE Super Meteor 😁RE don’t seem to be able to put a foot wrong at the moment do they? I suspect this bike is going to give other midrange cruisers a run for their money. Yep deffo tastes like After Eights or possibly Fry’s Peppermint Cream 😂 As for dog breed…🤔 Burnese Mountain Dog 😀 Bostin review 👍🏻
Thanks MM 😊 Yes the mid range bike race is really on at the moment😊 Just hope we benefit from it😊
Definitely the best made Royal Enfield. The interceptor looks slightly shabby to me, whilst the Super Meteor looks classy.
Thanks BC 😁
beautiful motor
Thanks MK 😁
It might be that I will be quite often in that dealership ;)
That’s exciting 😁 moving to Cambridge 😁 marvellous 😁
Lovely bike. RE have knocked it out of the park again. Every time you look you see another quality detail - like under the petrol flap there's an 'O' ring which closes over the keyhole to keep water out - Marvellous!
If I'm being a tad critical, those rear shocks are hard - even two up. And the bracketry for the forward controls, whilst good doesn't seem to have had as much thought put into it as the rest of the bike. But come on! For the money, it's a premium product for a price which though it might be "premium" for a Royal Enfield is actually ridiculously good value compared to anything else out there. Wait! There's nothing out there to compare it with 🤔 Triumph have been too slow (again) and should have given us a 900cc version of the Speedmaster by now. It would have been such a simple production exercise too.
Mr Triumph - ignore Royal Enfield at your peril!
I think most people that are buying them are those upgrading from the 350 meteor 😁 or people that would have bought the 350🤔 sales of the 350 are down and more second hand ones on the market. 😁 I am not sure those people would be swayed onto a £10k plus Triumph 😁 I think it’s marvellous but in the UK, in a small market of its own 😁 it will be interesting to see if it’s a market that will grow😁 thanks PGB 😁 a marvellous comment 😁
@@TAYM yes, good point of course. So it's not even competition. A 900 Speedmaster would be at least £10k given that it would cost me £9500 to replace my T100. I'm done with spending that kind of money. Locally, I've seen 4 Meteor 350's which have been part-exed for a new SM.
@@PhilipBallGarry I just can’t believe that there’s no pay off for that lardy 240kg waistline 😁
Good grief TAYM! I thought l'd caught up on the past vlogs of yours.... then this popped up! 😂 I've got a test ride booked at last on the Shotgun this coming Monday. I'm quite giddy but you didn't seem overly gushing about the Shotgun? 🤔 Anyway, loved the vlog. Regards, Mo 😊👍
How did it go ? 😁 thanks Mo😁
@TAYM Hi TAYM 👋. Bear in mind my current & only bike for the last 5 & a bit years is a Gen2 ZZR1400.... l was pleasantly impressed! Super comfy ergonomics, handled very sweetly & more than enough power on all speed limits..... except 70mph. Tested a Guzzi V7 today. At first l thought "what the hell have l sat on!" Within 10 miles l'd 'learnt the bike and really loved it. Choices & dilemmas TAYM 😫. Thanks for asking. Take care. Regards, Mo 😊👍
@@momarsden3053 interesting 😉 tough choice 😁
Not into cruisers apart from some Harleys but this one looks OK. The suspension seemed very jarring over those bumpy roads.
Jarring is one word 😁 😬 thanks S 😁
Enfin une moto avec le plein😊 et c'est pas une moto pour vous😢l'ancien mauvais garçon 😊 ici les critiques sont assez positives si ce n'est les suspensions fermes( quand on aime ce genre de moto) ✌🇫🇷
Thanks Alain 😁 I am only thinking of Mrs TAYM you see 😁
Regarding rear shocks i have a theory rode meteor harsh back shocks but my clasic is spot on ..could it be the feet forward postion means our backs take more of a whacking🤔
You could be on to something there 🤔 I wondered if the shocks were at a different angle or something. 😁 definitely a bit of an issue if it doesn’t soften up😁 this was on the softest setting too 🤔😁
“Matchmakers, After Eight”? Better get a deposit down 🤣👍🏼
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Not a dog. A cat! Specifically, a svelte wily panther! Are you going to buy one? Watching with interest. I know I’m tempted!
I need to test with Mrs TAYM 😁 that back seat doesn’t look that big 😁😂😂😂 thanks SW 😁
@@TAYM aftermarket pillion seats are available!
@@TheNorfolkThunderbolt interesting 🤔
1st . --- Person to say this bike is ugly, that is .
But beauty is in the eye of the beerholder , [ or beer goggles wearer ] . I'd need about 8 pints to warm to this one .
Cruisers are about power , flashy looks , plush ride and noise , I think the RE Super Meteor falls short here .
Who designed that exhaust ? or did they buy a bunch in from a milking machine manufacturer ?
Royal Enfield afficianados will love this machine and that's great , each to his own .
If it were a dog ? I'd say Corgi . Tubby and with it's *rse close to the ground .
Am I being unkind ? [ to Corgis ]. 😇
Nice tank badge though .
Does this mean they'll follow up with a Classic 650 Re-born or something?
I hope they do another single Classic 😁 not sure they will do a 650 twin Classic though 😁 thanks TT 😁
Nice looking bike but it is heavy as you say, only slightly less than a GS.
Yes, and it feels it 😊 Thanks SW 😊
" Oh look at that, it's cruising" " It feels like a cruiser" " It's a cruiser" 🤔😮 Shhhh 🙊 don't tell uncle Stu he's still deliberating 😂 So is that Haywards way of apologising ? A full tank of petrol. I've heard folk say the same thing regarding wind and the foot forwards position, to be honest on the Rocket 3 GT take your feet of the foot pegs and place them anywhere, it feels as though they're on a foot board. I quite like the looks, sort of Classic Cruiser, as for being a bit hefty and underpowered for its weight, that'll be a cruiser then...or will it 🤔 better ask uncle Stu 😮😁
😂😂😂😂 brilliant 😂😂 it’s a nice bike but it’s definitely not a Rocket 😁😂😂 thanks GW 😁
gear switches on the handle bars?.....are you riding a bicycle?....those are on/off dials or selector switches.
😂😂😂😂 well spotted 😁 thanks C😁
Nice review of the RE cruiser TAYM 👍
Thanks Derek 😁 no spokes to go rusty 😁
@@TAYM I know and easier if you get a puncture to repair 👍👍🙏
go on then , i'll let you have one , the downside that you , me , the 'cone' , and other reviewers pick up on - is the very messy rear brake set up ;; very good review though ;
Yes, it’s true, I did sort of touch on it 😁 plus I think the rear brake reservoir looks very cheap🤔 thanks SG 😁
Morning TAYM , nice review but are you sure you don't need the bike for at least a couple of days before offering your opinion, and you seemed to know what the word '' cruiser '' means, because you were cruising in know time at all.Have you any ideas for mods or extras we need to pick from Motone ? we need a code. Jokes aside a nice "REAL" condenced apprasal and your honest opinion thankyou. Beast wishes from Gold Coast, Queensland Australia.
😂😂😂😂 I was wondering if I should get one to put in the garage for a year or so, then bring it out and do a long term owners review even though I haven’t done any miles on it 😂😂😂 thanks OA 😁
@@TAYM appraisal "bloody spellcheck not working "
My mates says he’s waiting for the Himalayan 650, maybe now she will appear, he’s a big bloke.
Well they are doing a 450 water cooled himy😁 re long the next 650 will be a scrambler 😁 but who knows with RE 😁 thanks RK 😁
It took me awhile to come to grips with this review. Did TAYM actually ride a Super Meteor? I had to call some old friends, who should know, and they assured me that hell did not freeze over. Still skeptical, especially that you actually liked riding it, seems out of character for someone who just bought a Thruxton. Given all that it was a fair review of the bike. When it first came out i sort of scratched my head as to the target audience but now it definitely seems to fill a niche. (Disclaimer: in no way is anything I said here regarding hell is to be taken seriously. It just may have froze over I really don’t know.)
😂😂😂😂 I know right 😂😂😂 I also love riding my classic 500 and of course the 1200 RR speed triple. 😁 would I have this over the GT🤔 no😁 did I enjoy it🤔 yes 😁 complicated isn’t it 😁 on the hell thing, it felt pretty warm down there when I was on the GSX-8S 😁😂😂😂 thanks JW 😁
I thought this would get me to upgrade from my Meteor 350, but it’s just not doing it for me
I think it’s because it’s not an upgrade🤔 if you know what I I mean 🤔 its different but not better than 350😁 thanks CW😁
About time 🦒will be pleased HE been waiting along time & already got plans for Highway pegs for his long legs.
I know 😂😂😂
Has a bigger disc on the rear than the Interceptor cause of extra weight & cruiser riders favor back brake more than other bikes.
R.E with slip on's sound Splendiferous I had the S&S slip on's pricey but top quality & worth every penny.I would go 2-1 on Super Meteor to shave weight down.Pity it was in ankle breaker class for me as I do like.
@@ruahinesrider I think would be better with a bit more noise and mid pegs 😁
@@TAYM Funny you should say that Hitchcocks made black mid fold up pegs for Meteor & fit the Super Meteor & when folded up against frame barely noticeable.As for slip on's there are some for every budget.R.E twins look better with twin pipes so big bore headers or 2-1 which shaves 13kg in weight.
They're only $1000-$1200nz more I think 🤔 but alot more premium fit & finish.A $1000 goes along way on a Interceptor but the Showa forks as standard is a huge plus.Interceptor,Gt need Yss fork upgrade to improve handling $400nz for kit pity the new Interceptor,Gt with the alloys & new switch gear didn't get the Showa forks but 41mm size now that be a winner.
The RE Super Meteor 650 was just released down her on Saturday 13 May. I went along to Royale Motorcycles in Hamilton. They had fitted some Dunstall pipes to a couple of new bikes.... certainly let us know there was bike coming our way. 😆🏍
Seriously considering this as the new addition 😨😅
Excellent 😁 have you tried the shotgun yet? 😁 thanks Stuart 😁
@@TAYM Morning TAYM, really like the look of the Shotgun’s aswell but there’s something about the Super Meteor, took the Classic in for his first MOT last week, fatal 😅😅🏍️ Everytime I go into the dealership, same for all of us I’m sure ! Don’t tell the wife 😂
@@stuart4478 definitely fatal 😂😂 I think the Super Meteor is the better looking but I just not sure about the feet forward🤔
But how does it compare to the T100-closer in price and size what else, come on help me out here😀
🤔 I shall have to think on that🤔 I liked it better than the bobber 🤔 but the T100, i wouldn’t swap my T100 for one but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t have one🤔😁😂😂 thanks MP 😁
Not sure Mrs TAYM would enjoy that pillion
Another small pad..no grab rails and no rear support.... might be ok for a wee jaunt to corner shop for some wine..😊
Yes, I thought that too 🤔 it will be interesting to find out😁 plus the extra weight on those brakes🤔😁 thanks AE 😁
5m 30s: I've always found that folk who shoot out in front of you always seem to end up trundling along the road.
They must get some sort of perverse pleasure out of it.
😂😂 I saw them coming far to quick into the roundabout and knew exactly what they were doing. Scared themselves I reckon in the rush to get in front😂😂😂
Aw,Aw, Aw, mate...uks like you've got a proper motorcycle there.
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Thanks R 😁
Ask if you can test it with a sidecar 😆 ....marvelous🤣
That would be wonderful 😁 Maybei can find someone with one 🤔 thanks RD 😁
Ha ha funny imagining riding in the USA across state lines, the truth is from my experience, it's a myth. I drove a hire car through New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Nevada a few years ago and never saw another motorcycle out on the road, not one, ten days and 6500 miles. Twenty choppers outside a bar in Phoenix was as good as it got. Motorbikes are too uncomfortable and have poor fuel range to be practical out there. A 650 parallel twin would be a mashocistic exercise in futility. Perfect for Cambridgeshire though.
I live in North Carolina and your experience is exactly opposite of mine.
Riding for hours without seeing another bike or car is wonderful.
Little traffic and the ability to open it up is the goal.
😂😂😂😂 another dream bites the dust 😂😂😂 thanks FBS 😂😂😂