RE Super Meteor reveal.

[SIR REAL ED]

Classic good looks.  I like it:

It does have a bit of a Harley Davidson vibe from the swingarm pivot back, and a bit of Triumph vibe from the swingarm pivot forward.

Not as good looking to my eye as Royal Enfield's other 650 twins.  Probably looks better in real life.

[twowings]

They should be here in U.S. next May.

Lots of riders prefer that style and I hope they sell lots of them. 

I just feel sorry for all the older geezers (like me) who want to downsize but don't realize how hard that riding position is on the human body.

[AJ Huff]

I would bet an aftermarket solution to move the controls comes out shortly after the bike does.

-AJ

[MMRanch]

As long as RE keeps the cost low and the quality high, they will do ok..  However this new machine is in a market segment that has been flooded by many manufactures for several decades, and i don't see it offering anything "stand-out". so....best wishes..

Air cooled for one.
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Air cooled for "Two"

There are all the Other - "Liquid Cooled" machines , to choose from .   

But , Liquid Cooled ... is just NOT "COOL" ...

I understand the 650 RE get better fuel eco. than most other bikes that can go "TOO-FAST" . 
The V7II being one of the "TOO-FAST" Group.  Back East here the speed limit is 70mph and 75mph is fast enough to stay out of any trouble and keep the troopers waving back friendly like. 

I'm thinking it will sell just as fast as they can make them.   Heck , They might even sell "ME" one of them (in a few years) . ?

[Shorty]

I would bet an aftermarket solution to move the controls comes out shortly after the bike does.

-AJ

A quick look at the foot controls looks like they were an afterthought, and could easily be moved. The rear master cylinder looks fairly cobbled.  And the hiem joint rod on the shifter is long enough to modify.

[steven c]

 Never understood the foot forward riding thing. Years ago when Victory came out I was checking them out Canton Cycle (Avon CT) Bill talk me into taking one for a test ride,I was back in 15 minutes,Didn't even make it around the reservoir Bill ask how come I was back so soon I told him, my tail bone was killing me though I liked the motor, Bike was to painful with all the weight on my butt. I'm sure it works out fine for a lot of riders though.

[JJ]

I like the look of the new 650 Meteor, but yes, at 530 pounds, that's a little bit of a "lump".

For comparison, my '98 Centauro GT is fuel injected V10 (992cc) with 95 HP and only 525 pounds...

I have always admired the new Triumph Bonneville Black...and it does not have "forward controls..."

[JJ]

Then again, I have always lusted for a 1968 Royal Enfield 750 Interceptor!!   (Oh yeah!!!) 

[Tkelly]

RE is reminiscent of Honda in the early 60s whenI started riding.There was a lot of prejudice against Japanese products left from the war years.However the quality and price led to the demise of the British cycle industry.Similar situation with Chinese bikes today,I just visited a Triumph dealer with a showroom full of Benellis and  big cool looking Chinese bikes I never heard of.Time will tell if there is a new generation of riders on the horizon ,my guess is that they will do what most of us did and go with the new stuff.

[Moparnut72]

But , Liquid Cooled ... is just NOT "COOL" ...

I have a new Bonneville. The water cooling is quite well hidden. It is hard to tell that it is water cooled without closely looking it over. People are amazed when I inform them that it is water cooled. They also want to know why it is still carbureted in this day and age. 
kk

[Chuck in Indiana]

I think we might be missing the point here. Harleys are lusted for in India. I'll bet that is where they sell the biggest lot of them.

I just feel sorry for all the older geezers (like me) who want to downsize but don't realize how hard that riding position is on the human body.

It is certainly horrible for me. I never had lower back issues until I had a cruiser for 6 months. (!!)
Everyone's different, though.. BIL Harley Bob rode all over the country with me on his Heritage softtail.  Said it was like sitting in a recliner.. (shrug)

[MMRanch]

" a 1968 Royal Enfield 750 Interceptor!! "

Sure looks like the RE 350 Classic , (minus 1 cylinder) 

Nice looking machine !!!     But I want mine with injection and modern electronics .   

Wait !!!  The modern Interceptor comes with a chrome tank !   

[Chuck in Indiana]

I lusted for an Interceptor when I was a kid. There was an old fart that sold them out of his garage, and he didn't mind me watching him servicing them.  Fortunately, I couldn't afford one, because they were not good motorcycles.. I had the hots for a Velo, too. (shrug) Must be some sort of genetic defect. 

[twowheeladdict]

I think we might be missing the point here. Harleys are lusted for in India. I'll bet that is where they sell the biggest lot of them.
It is certainly horrible for me. I never had lower back issues until I had a cruiser for 6 months. (!!)
Everyone's different, though.. BIL Harley Bob rode all over the country with me on his Heritage softtail.  Said it was like sitting in a recliner.. (shrug)

The Heritage is probably the most ergonomically comfortable motorcycle made. If it came with tubeless wheels and better lean angle I would own one.

[SIR REAL ED]

I lusted for an Interceptor when I was a kid. There was an old fart that sold them out of his garage, and he didn't mind me watching him servicing them.  Fortunately, I couldn't afford one, because they were not good motorcycles.. I had the hots for a Velo, too. (shrug) Must be some sort of genetic defect. 

Right you are!  A friend had a 750 Interceptor back in the day.  After a bunch of trouble, he quickly sold it.

[rocker59]

The Heritage is probably the most ergonomically comfortable motorcycle made. If it came with tubeless wheels and better lean angle I would own one.

Well, now's your chance.  They come with cast wheels, now:





https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/heritage-classic.html

[Kev m]

The Heritage is probably the most ergonomically comfortable motorcycle made. If it came with tubeless wheels and better lean angle I would own one.

Cast wheels were an option starting last year.

And I bet a shock swap would buy more lean angle.

[twowheeladdict]

Nice to know about the Heritage now having cast wheel option.  When the Road Glide value drops enough, and the weight becomes too much, I might do an even trade for one.