Honda Rebel 500 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 31 Oct 2026.
Honda Rebel 500Standard
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650Astral · ₹4.06 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Braking
Rebel 500: Dual-channel ABS
Super Meteor 650: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage
Rebel 500: 27.9 kmpl (ahead)
Super Meteor 650: 23.7 to 25 kmpl
Claimed
Power
Rebel 500: 34 kW
Super Meteor 650: 47 PS (ahead)
Torque 43.3 vs 52.3 Nm
Weight
Rebel 500: 191 kg
Super Meteor 650: 241 kg
Seat height 690 vs 740 mm
Versions
Rebel 500: 1
Super Meteor 650: 3 (ahead)
Pick the Rebel 500 for better claimed mileage.
Pick the Super Meteor 650 for more power and more versions.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
Not listed
₹4.06 Lakh
On-road in
Not listed
₹4.6 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
Not listed
₹12,236 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
34 kW
47 PS
Torque
43.3 Nm
52.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
27.9 kmpl
23.7 to 25 kmpl
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Cruiser (bobber-inspired)
Not listed
Launch Status
Named for India in Honda's 24 July 2026 portfolio; price and availability to be announced
Not listed
Manufacturing
Listed in Honda's Made-in-India portfolio
Not listed
Colour (2025 India launch)
Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic
Not listed
Positioning
Above the Honda Rebel 300
Not listed
Engine & Transmission
Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve parallel twin
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, 270° crank
Displacement
471 cc
648 cc
Gears
6-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
78.0 mm x 67.8 mm
Compression Ratio
Not listed
9.5:1
Cooling
Not listed
Air / Oil Cooled
Clutch
Not listed
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drivetrain
Not listed
Chain Drive
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
296 mm disc
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brakes
240 mm disc
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Braking System
Dual-channel
Dual Channel ABS
Front Wheel Size
16 inch
Not listed
Rear Wheel Size
16 inch
Not listed
Front Tyre
130/90-16 (Dunlop)
100/90-19 57H Tubeless (Ceat Zoom Cruz)
Rear Tyre
150/80-16 (Dunlop)
150/80-B16 71H Tubeless (Ceat Zoom Cruz)
Frame
Tubular steel
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Spine Frame (Harris Performance developed)
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
43 mm Showa SFF-BP Inverted USD Fork (120 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Showa twin shock absorbers
Twin Showa shock absorbers (5-step preload adjustable, 101 mm travel)
Wheels
Not listed
10-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Dimensions & Storage
Kerb Weight
191 kg
241 kg
Fuel Tank
11.2 L
15.7 L (Reserve 3.1 L)
Ground Clearance
125 mm
135 mm
Wheelbase
1,490 mm
1,500 mm
Seat Height
690 mm
740 mm (Low-slung cruiser saddle)
Seating Capacity
Rider and pillion seats
Not listed
Length
Not listed
2,260 mm
Width
Not listed
890 mm
Height
Not listed
1,155 mm
Seat Type
Not listed
Plush two-piece stepped cruiser saddle (Touring luxury seat + backrest on Celestial)
Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
Not listed
None
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No
Instruments & Tech
Type
Inverted LCD display
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
Digi-Analogue Instrument Console with standard Tripper Navigation Pod
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth smartphone pairing & Google Maps navigation)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Tripper Pod standard)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (USB-C charging socket under left switchgear)
Lights
Lighting
All LED
Not listed
Headlights
Round LED
Full LED Headlamp with integrated signature DRL
Tail Lights
Not listed
LED / Round vintage stop lamp
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Bulb / Chrome bullet style
Choice
Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹4.3 Lakh to ₹4.7 Lakh
₹4.06 Lakh to ₹4.4 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
6 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
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Petrol, manual
StandardPrice not announced Astral₹4.06 Lakh Super Meteor 650 ₹4.06 lakh moreCommon questions
Which gives better mileage?
The Rebel 500 claims 27.9 kmpl against 23.7 to 25 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.
Which is more powerful?
The Rebel 500 Standard makes 34 kW and 43.3 Nm and the Super Meteor 650 Astral makes 47 PS and 52.3 Nm.
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