The Tremendous Meteor is, in Enfield’s personal phrases, considered one of their flagship fashions, that includes upside-down Showa suspension, an LED headlight and a Tripper navigation system as commonplace. The 648cc parallel twin is lifted from the Interceptor/Continental fashions, however with revised mapping to present a wider unfold of torque with 80 per cent out there at simply 2500rpm. Bob Pickett delivers his verdict:
On the launch journey in Rajasthan (India’s largest and most sparsely inhabited province) testers gave particular reward to the engine and suspension. However how nicely would it not deal with the East London/Essex borders?
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Its tubular metal spine-type body performs hosts to a 648cc parallel twin engine, pumping out a claimed 46bhp @ 7250rpm, with most torque of two.3 Nm @ 5650rpm. Seat top is 740mm. A primary for Enfield are the bike’s 43mm upside-down telescopic fork, whereas hauling up its 241kg (90 per cent gasoline and oil) moist weight is a single 320mm disc, twin piston floating caliper up entrance, supported by a single 300mm disc, twin piston floating caliper rear.
What’s it wish to journey?
The Tremendous Meteor is a pleasant place to sit down. Its bars curve gently again, its pegs sit a contact ahead of centre. I disagree with the ‘perfect for even the shortest of riders’ remark from the world launch. Taller than its nearest rivals and broad, too, smaller riders strive before you purchase.
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I do agree with the reward dished out on the engine. Lifted from the Interceptor/Continental fashions, remapped to provide a wider unfold of torque with 80 per cent out there from simply 2500 revs. Energy is clean, on the spot, and linear. You may bimble in any gear, or if you wish to push on (it’ll take it), drop a gear and rev more durable.
The suspension additionally deserves reward. It’s comfortable however by no means bottomed out, absorbing all the things thrown at it. Add to the impartial dealing with, corners are simplicity itself. When you flip in its assured and strong; that additional weight (round 30kg) over the Interceptor has it hugging the street. That mentioned, the additional mass impacts braking efficiency. The one 320mm entrance disc has to work so much more durable. It’ll cease, however the additional effort is noticeable. That mentioned, Enfield has elevated the rear disc to 300mm (from 240), including vital additional stopping energy.
That relaxed using place and cozy saddle imply racking up the miles is simple (two hours within the saddle, by no means fidgeted). That is the usual mannequin. For extremely distances take a look at the Celestial with freeway display screen and completely different saddle.
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The clocks are nice (no rev counter however a specific gear counter, which is good); mirrors give tons of suggestions. A centre-stand is a pleasant bonus. One gripe is the quick gear pedal. I missed it a few instances, making a aware effort to find.
How a lot does it value?
The Astral (single tone colors) is £6799; pay £200 extra for the Interstellar (identical bike, two-tone colors). The Celestial (touring model with display screen and completely different seat) is £7200.
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