Indian Scout VS Super Meteor 650 

The suprising thing for me is Enfields are constantly getting compared with bikes that cost 2 or 3 times the price . To me that says alot about just how good Enfields are these days.

Thank you for daring to compare 2 different extremes, I am from Israel and own a Super Meteor and enjoy it. Here the price of the Inidan is 135% more expensive than the Super Meteor. In my opinion, the Super Meteor raised Royal by several levels in production quality and still managed to stay at a reasonable price.

Thanks for your video! I tried both bikes and I am going to buy the super meteor. Of course the Indian is more powerful and has more torque, but this is especially noticeable in highways and with a passenger, which is not my main purpose. I feel the RE more fun to ride, very good front suspension and I was surprised with the easy handling (I come from a sport naked). However, the main reason is that, considering the price, I think that the super meteor is more in line with the "custom" philosophy. I want a cheap reliable bike with cheap accessories to play with. If I buy the Indian I will have to have it "untouched" for the rest of her days!

Good video. I got blasted (mostly by RE owners) for daring to pitch the Interceptor against the Triumph Speed Twin, but I still believe it’s a valid comparison. Everything is a competitor to everything else👍

In the UK I know some people have changed Royal Enfield’s to Hagon shocks, they say the ride is much better.

Rider backrest is now available as an aftermarket add-on. Great review. That a RE is being compared to an Indian, is a great compliment to RE for creating this bike. I own a Super Meteor, and absolutely love it! After owning a RE Bullet 350 for 30+ years, I'm somewhat partial to RE and proud to own the best bike by RE as on date!😀

If ROYAL ENFIELD carry on building their bikes to the same quality as the Super Meteor, new additions will soon be Indian 'money'. Value for money the Super Meteor is an excellent buy, well done to ROYAL ENFIELD. A very good honest video, fair play. 👍

Actually i am happy to see people all-over the world loves our indian bikes .... Tnx for the precious response of our bikes .love form india🇮🇳

They are both nice looking bikes and if cash is no object, I would lean towards the Indian based on the torque. The only way to really know which bike suites us better, is to do what you have done and ride both bikes. Great comparison Paul.

I swear if the meteor 650 came with a belt drive I would have totally bought it over the scout. I'm surprised others have similar dilemma.

Hi Paul I've ridden both, but as I've read in some of the comments on this video, people need to remember not only the price difference but the build quality and targeted market. Indian has done a brilliant job as has Royal Enfield, but Royal Enfield will always be cheaper.

Is Indian scout really Indian??? 😂😂

Just depends how badly you feel the need to speed. If you don't, you can save a lot of cash. And that's just on tickets!

Thanks for getting this detailed comparison Paul. I hope you are feeling better and the rest of the family too. We all appreciate your honest appraisal of both bikes. I had a call from the Adelaide Dealership this week that they finally have a Super Meteor available for test rides - so I am going to take them up on the offer. As you said, everyone is different and all that matters is choosing the bike that makes you enjoy the ride. 👍

I took both for a test ride this weekend, except a scout bobber. I was very disappointed in the scout, while the engine was great. The rest of the bike just didn't feel great to ride. I was very impressed with the Enfield. Definitely shot up my list of cruisers to buy.

I own a supermeteor too, and as said, the rear suspension is stiff, wish there was a lil bit more ground clearance to set it at a softer setting or swap out the suspension all together. If you do get to modify the suspensions, hope you'll update the same

Many thanks for such an amazing comparison, to the point and very comprehensive.

Mark and the crew at Ballarat are excellent to deal with, I bought my classic 350 there last year. Great video

Thank you for this video. I've been considering both bikes for my first bike (more specifically a Scout 60). Even though they aren't over here yet big thanks from Texas!

The difference in power when shown in the acceleration comparison reminds me of what the yanks like saying, namely- ‘there’s no replacement for displacement’ 😂 Great comparison- but purely because of price, it’s the REnfield for me.

RE Interceptor 650 would be better option compared to super meteor 650 (because of weight)

As someone who is 6'5" I can say the Indian scout is actually surprising! Yes it is small for someone my size however with the extended controls and seat it's actually quite adequate for a long ride (3 day tour down the great ocean road!). I've recently upgraded to a bigger bike for my frame so my Scout is actually up for sale and as a selling point, it's a cracking bike, quite easy to make your own. After an exhaust and tune, the Scout pulls way ahead of the Meteor with power as well.

Lovely video. In between this 2 bikes, i will put the Vstrom 1000, witch ive chooosed. Same power and torque as the Indian, more comfortable for me personal, add a 5cm lower kit….im 167 cm. All the Best !

its a good point about how the bike rides at or below the speed limit. I don't go much over 5 MPH over the speed limit ever and so many bike reviews have nothing to do with how I ride. Don't care how it feels at 120MPH

I'm not sold on the looks of the Super Meteor.😕😕😕😕😕😕

supermeteor fo me cos is more nimble lighter i do t care so mmuch about power as long as thers enough for road aplicstion where superemeteor have enough 👌🏻.

For puwa powa and getting to the Cape it's the native American feather head...but for value ,and just getting away from the Mrs,it's Geronimo the feather bed Indian all day ✋HOW

No comparison to the Indian Scout hands down the Indian beats them all.

The look of that Scout engine. It's like you woke up next to the local munter after a night on the beer and need to bleach your eyes.

When you're riding along on your run in super meteor with the suspension all bedded in at 100k and a Indian scout pulls along side ,I know which rider will have the biggest grin,the one with the extra 9k in his back pocket 🎉

One is named after them, the other is made by them

I like the maturity with your videos 📹 you already have

Its too bad that Indian doesn't have a more fun to hear exhaust in their bikes,, after that much money everyone seems to have to soend more on a pipe upgrade.. I think i like the Rogue's handlebars better, but I alsi wish they had better suspension for ny old back I think a Chief or Suoer Chief would be more my liking, and i don't think anything looks as good as an Indian with rhat big ol engine

Good content, Didn't realise the Enfield was made from IRON!!, that's a lot of weight for not a lot of go....

Indian price in India is some 10 times meteor or so. Woo...

Thank you for the details! Some of the comparisons, like rider position, are deal killers. And while there’s so much I like about the Scout, I’d want the upright seating of the SM650. But, with your commentary, I feel I understand both bikes better! Excellent presentation! All the best.

I owns a Super meteor 650 and my god what the grunt and power of this bike

Great 👍 comparison mate

What an awesome video and review. I’m a software engineer and your metrics comparison appealed the data analytics side of my brain. I’m liking to change bikes in the Sprjng next year (I’m in Scotland) and moving from my first bike to a bigger bike. From all the research I’ve done for what I want the Royal Enfield SM 650 is tucking all the boxes. Your video’s really helped in reaffirming my thinking. Cheers Paul

Hey can anyone tell me how to get hands on a new Indian Scout or Indian Scout Bobber because Indian have stopped it's production but I want to buy a brand new one because it's going to be my first bike and even tho Super Metro is nice I'll not buy it because I live in India and RE is pretty common over here and I'm mostly looking for powerful bilke and also a unique one (Just a young lad's addiction towards status than comfort to impress a few girls in college 😅😅)

You give a very 'considered' analysis in your reviews . Maybe it's an age-thing , as I completely-agree with your review of these-bikes . Both provide an enjoyable-experience for different-reasons and RE very-much went out of there-way to create Fun-bikes , which will leave a lasting-impression on new-riders . Dave NZ

If Enfield starts manufacturing bikes with same specs as the Indian i am pretty sure the pricing will also be 20-25 % lesser.

There are three levels in the SM range….Astral, inter stellar and Celestial being the top range with a completely different seat…and fly screen….maybe the touring seat might’ve been better suited to you Comparing the SM to the interceptor and intercontinental GT is not equal….three completely different bikes

I am surprised that you consider the Scout to be worth twice the price of the Super Meteor. Obviously I respect your opinion about that. However, whilst your comparison comments support the Scout costing a bit more, those comments don't go far enough to support the Scout costing double.

Super Meteor is budget friendly & woth of every penny...& Even resale value ratio is also much better than scout .... Without a doubt I will prefer Super Meteor over Scout 👍🏻

Great video, beautifully argued. I was looking at the RE, but after siting on it I didn't really like it. I'm trying to decide between a Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S and a RE GT Continental. Two different bikes but I already have a KLR 650 which I enjoy on and off road. Do you have any experience on either of these two bikes. My second bike is for fun around town, I take the KLR touring because I do a lot of dirt. Cheers Gary.

Hi sir Can I buy this bike royal Enfield super meteor 650

Indian vs Indian 😂🤣

Got little confuse as you were comparing Indian scout with RE Super Meteor 650 and you really like the ride and engine sound and other qualities of RE SM650 but in the end you thought RE INT or GT could be better than RE SM650. But anyways it was a nice video and personal choice. Wish RE introduce Shotgun 650 and only god knows when they will arrive in USA.

Prices in Sweden today 21/06/2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S 87000 sek- Indian scout 196000 sek Honda Rebel 500 85000 sek Royal Super Meteor 95000 sek In my opinion, at least here in Sweden, we have better options. I think that the Super Meteor is too expensive

Fair comparison. That beard is marvelous!

Great review, thanks for taking the time! I am a returning rider and have been looking at RE's for while. Last year, i made it to a dealership and found the Interceptor 650 is physically too small for my 6', 210lb frame. Thought i looked like a gorilla riding a football. The Super Meteor looks bigger and may be the answer. The other bike i'm closely comparing it to is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic which i do fit on. Do you have any experience with the Vulcan 900? Thanks!

If I owned that Royal Enfield, that's not really a Royal Enfield atall, (of course I wouldn't) but like you old chap speaking hypothetically, I would make one change straight away. I would sell it as quickly as possible. Right? Cheerio!

If re-sale value is a factor, from a percentage consideration I’m guessing the Scout gets the nod. And speaking of Indian motorcycles, shouldn’t you be getting your new one soon?

RE's bikes are reasonably priced, aligning with what one would expect for a non-track motorcycle. Given the advancements in manufacturing technology with the assistance of machinery and robots compared to 50 years ago, motorcycle prices, especially from manufacturers like Harley Davidson, should not have exceeded 15k. I can get a brand new Dacia Duster for 17k. Motorcycles were traditionally considered a more economical alternative for enthusiasts and hobbyists compared to cars. However, the current pricing trends, with significant hikes over the last 5 years, border on insanity. How are motorcycles going head to head with cars? The industry, including prominent brands like Harley Davidson, may need to reassess pricing strategies to ensure motorcycles remain accessible to a broader range of people and RE is doing a great job at it imho.

It's the Royal Enfield for me and with a Charlie Chihuahua doggy crate on the back just like my 2020 Classic 500 and Kawasaki KLR650..

Blimey! That made in India Royal Enfield looks and feels just like it was made in the late 60s or early 70's. It looks like some of the parts came off of the very bikes from back then that we're still left in a dusty ol box somewhere. LOL!

How is super chief ergonomically for a 6’2” rider?

Why on earth would you compare a cruiser that is double the power to an entry-level cruiser again? But anyways, it was a nice video, lot of information and good to know that Super Meteor 650 is in the talks!.

Hey, that's where I bought my bike too! Easy decision for me, as the Indian isn't LAMS approved.

Hi ya Bill, have a wonderful day,take care 😊😊😊😊🇬🇧👍🏻

When I was serious about maybe buying the Scout soon after it came out, comfort was not a word I could have used to describe it. The rear travel was harsh and limiting, the brakes were wooden and the ergos were ~Idonknow~ not for me. Damn, it was fun and fast though. I could see a nice set of black Bassanis on the Scout. Cool. I bought another Harley tour instead. Happy as a clam. I appreciate the styling of all the REs. I bought a Hemi some time later and she was great. So I had a Harley to cruise and a Himi for the rough stuff. Fine, but you mentioned a bike that could handle both. Two years ago I bought the KTM 390 Adventure and MAN! what a fun flippin' bike that is. Cheap, fast, comfortable, and light ... so damn light! Last week I got stuck between two deep ruts, (front tire in one, rear tire in the other rut and my skid plate resting tightly in the middle). Oh sugar, this could be a toughy. No, I simply got a handle on the seat, lifted the bike up and neatly set the rear tire in the other rut and off I went. That may sound silly, but that light weight is a game changer when your sliding backwards down a steep muddy hill or laying on your side in a shifting sand dune. Ooops, I've gone off, haven't I? Sorry ... when's your bike coming again? Health okay? thx S

A big problem with the Indian Scouts is the lack of rear cylinder deactivation,especially in Melbourne with our Melbourne public works traffic jams.

Every home in India has a Royal Enfield. Why? Because of their par excellence after sales service for over the years Superb quality bike Light on the pocket Affordable replacement parts Fantastic service 👍👌🙏🇮🇳

I owned an Indian scout 60 for 3 years best bike I ever owned.sold due to emigrating!

Could you put stage,s on the 650 considering cheaper bike adding power to it maybe still cheaper 🤔

People buy the Scout for aesthetics and the engine. It's one of the most uncomfortable bikes I've ever ridden, but that didn't stop me from buying a Scout Bobber.

Total rubbish. The Indian at twice the price would not be my choice--rediculous!

RE must do a Kawasaki Vulcan specification at this price.. I am bought

The Scout is too small for me with 190 cm, Super Meteor no problem.

Super Meteor 650 rear shocks are too soft and bottom out making it a firm ride, counter intuitively they need to be on position 3 or 4 and 5 for if a pillion on board.

Indian scout get 240kms per tank. On average.

The scout is uncomfortable ,gets worse mileage has a tranny that is only accessible by splitting the engine cases.Enfield doesn't make a bike with a unaccessible transmission.

Just a comment. The Super Meteor has braided brake lines also....

Indian all the way, best bang for the buck. You could have dropped a significant price by going with the Scout 60, still 70 hp and it would easily walk all over the Meteor. I own an Indian Springfield and it is spectacular. Cruiser Heaven, all day, every day. I do however have to give Royal Enfield some props, they've come a long way in quality, and some of their models are quite nice looking.

well done ;;;;; all off what you say makes perfect sense ,,, the old saying --- you don't get something for nothing - comes into play , i have an scr950 which is cheap because royal enfield have undercut the scr , kawasaki w800 triumph 900 e.t.c. so there are some bargains out there [ uk ] . the indian range is improving , even though it totally relies on copying harley ;;;

give a vstar 1300 a go if you havent before, its much nicer to sit on than the scout imo

Thanks for a great review. I got the S.Meteor last month and loving it as a returning/beginner rider. The only thing missing as u mentioned is the back rest and may be a little higher handle bar for that relaxed cruiser riding position.

The indian bike vs A indian bike it feel so awkward if we look it like that😂

Not sure why all bike salesmen in Australia are 'Mark' 😂

I am a longtime Scout owner. I believe the 350 Meteor is a better second bike in the garage; the 650 is too close in performance and character to the 1133 Scout (though the Scout clearly outperforms it). I can definitely see the comparison and think it's useful. But if I were buying a humble knockabout, it woukd be the 350.

The Meteor just doesn't compare on performance. In the United States, like some other countries I'm sure, motorcycles are luxury toys. So performce and style tend to win out over affordability. I have an Indian Scout Rogue, but I've considered adding a Royal Enfield Classic 350 to my garage as a second, commuter bike.

This marvelous machines called motorcycles, for the ones passionate about them, really turn our heads up side down and up again! Both bikes have their something about them. If you try both, then you can see and face the dilemmas…several yeah 😅 I have one principle. What can do more, can do less of course. But the opposite, in general is not true. So, if one has all the conditions , Experience, money, skills and availability, just to enunciate a few attributes, go immediately for the bigger and best option 👌🏻 Thanks bill, nice video as usual 🙌

Apples and oranges mostly but the idea that the Super Meteor can hold its own so well, is incredible. Trying to compare an Indian Scout to say a Ural 650 or a classic Honda CB650 would just be a joke. Royal Enfield deserves much respect.

What about the Shot Gun 650?

If you go back to the 2015-2016 and look at the Triumph America and look at the Super Metor 650 and tell me that don't look brothers. As I remember the Triumph America had 61 horsepower maybe a few pounds less than the Super Metor. The Triumph was a 360 degree aircooled twin with a 5.1 gallon tank. I'm not sure how much a low mileage 2015 America would be but it probably be priced very fairly, as another alternative. Very nice and through comparison between the Scout and Super Metor Paul.👍

waiting scout bobber:) please compere with indian scout

I still don't know the answer to your initial question "why am I making this video?" So let's see... the bike that cost twice as much does everything twice as well. Jolly good! What amazes me is that you're still riding at your age God save the Queen old boy!

For power, handling and reliability per dollar, one of the big 4 Japanese riceburner companies is probably the best except the sort of goofy looks. Hardleys and Injuns have aimed their low seat heights at a Muricans that are short with a thick wallet to waste more on Murican made.

The Indian does have a fuel low light gives you 20kms

I started for indian springfield darkhorse and completed the quest with the SM 650...Awesome bike

Good to see a comparison between 650cc and 1100cc bike though unjustified assessment but from price angle definitely super meteor is the winner as it forced u to compare 😊😊👍

I absolutely love the super meteor and I’m going to buy one, but make no mistake, if I could afford a scout the meteor wouldn’t get a second glance That being said, the fact that the meteor is being compared to a bike twice as expensive and twice as powerful is an absolute testament to the improvements Enfield have made in the last couple of years!

If you are a serious cyclist, changing a few parameters is not out of scope, so change the handle bars , foot peg heights, the front shock oil weight, drive sprockets >>> all of a sudden you have a much different feel of bike, >>>> suited to YOU

This is a meaningless review imo and to me it appears that this review was done probably coz both the bikes were available at the dealer for a test ride and the other comparable ones were'nt. Sorry for the negative comment.

Kawasaki vulcan s also comes at same price as the royal enfield meteor 650 but kawasaki vulcan s on some other level

I don’t understand why you would compare these two? As you state it’s twice the price and twice the cc. Apples with apples

Good delta comparison

Apples and Oranges.....

What is the logic of comparing bikes which differ in cc, torque ans horsepower?