know that ’ s a big statement , but it ’ s true . Royal Enfield ’ s Super Meteor 650 is the best cruiser motorcycle I have ever ridden . It is genuinely top fun to ride ; a bike that puts a smile on your face for the least obvious reasons … and none of the things one would normally rave about like huge power , sharp turn-in , brick wall like stopping . No , it is not particularly fast , yet the engine is a charming gem . Handling is somewhat lazy and yet perfectly pleasant and capable . Likewise , stopping performance is not astonishing either and yet the braking is nicely in keeping with the design of the Super Meteor . The new boy from Royal Enfield is honest cruiser that owns what it is , does not pretend to be something it is not and delivers a ride of pure joy . A mid-sized cruiser it is , but it is never boring and performs with panache , competence , and character . This is the best example of a bike defying the spec sheet ever I ’ ve seen . Let ’ s dive in …

METEORIC HEART At the heart of the Super Meteor is an air / oil

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