I’ve clocked 10,000 km on my Royal Enfield so far and I am extremely satisfied with it.
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I learnt riding at the age of 10 (in 1996) and since then I have been riding for the past 24 years & ridden appx 3 lakh kms and have been fortunate to ride my dad’s bike & also own a few bikes in this long run starting from KB100, Caliber 115, Caliber Croma & LML Freedom (all Dad’s Bike) and then CBZ, Pulsar 220 & Mahindra Mojo (My Own).
After Owning “Mahindra Mojo” for 9 long years (driven around 70k kms & went across the country), I finally made up my mind for my next big upgrade. And this time I was gunning for a twin-cylinder engine. I had RE in my mind considering the smooth & affordable twin-cylinder they had in their portfolio. My choice was clearly between 2 REs – Interceptor 650 & Super Meteor 650. After taking multiple test rides of both the bikes, I decided to go ahead with the “Super Meteor 650” considering the riding comfort at least better than Interceptor (IMHO).
The SM650 met all my expectations including the smooth vibe free engine, sleek gearbox, riding posture, looks & customization options except the stiff rear suspension, but I found alternative to that as well. In Apr’24, I finally booked my bike with “Chopada Motors, Wagholi, Pune”. There was a waiting period of close to 3 months which I was okay with. Exactly after 3 months, the dealership confirmed the arrival of my bike, and they were very generous for allowing me to do the PDI along with their team. I have also opted for a few RE Accessories to be installed in my bike at the time of delivery. Then comes the D-Day of my bike’s delivery – 17th Jul’24.
I along with my better half, 2-yr old boy, my elder brother & my friend went to take the delivery. The delivery process was seamless. The Sales Manager briefed the entire process & also explained the RE Connected App.
Since 17th Jul’24, I have driven 10k kms (availed 3rd Service with 4 months of delivery), and the bike has performed flawlessly. It is extremely smooth at triple-digit speeds, with no vibrations at all. I am extremely satisfied with the bike.
Major Rides Completed:
- Pune – Badrinath – Pune: 4000 kms in 7 days (separate review to be followed)
- Pune – Rourkela – Pune: 4700 kms in 2 weeks (Hometown visit)
Pros:
- Vibe free Engine
- Smooth Gearshifts
- Comfortable riding position
- Super stable & well-balanced at triple-digit speeds
- Vibe free body
Cons:
- Stiff Rear Suspension (Upgraded to Aftermarket)
Modifications/Accessories/Upgradation done:
- Rear Suspension: Replaced the OEM Suspension with Hagon’s Rear Shock Absorbers (Imported from Hitchcock Motorcycles, UK) – Costed 51K
- Top Box (52 ltrs) from Trek & Ride
- Zana Top Rack
- Front Brake Master Cylinder Guard from Zana
- Rear Brake Master Cylinder from Zana
- Windshield Extender from Prospec
- Maddock Foglamps (Installed with the handlebar)
- Bark Buster Handguard
- Grip Puppies
- RPM Meter from Daytona (Imported from Hitchcock Motorcycles, UK) – Costed 13K
- Seat Modified according to my sitting posture
- Complete PPF – Costed 15K
Accessories from RE:
- Side Panniers
- Front Windshield
- Touring Foot Pegs
- Fog Lamps
Review of Hagon’s Rear Suspension:
I have driven appx 5k kms with the upgraded rear suspension. I can vouch for this suspension. Although they are expensive, frankly speaking, the decision was right. Travel is way more than the OEM shock absorber and the ability to absorb shock is superb. It doesn’t transmit shocks to the rider or the pillion, how rough the road is. Very smooth even of concrete surface.
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