Bajaj CNG Bike vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Super Meteor 650 costs ₹3,01,751 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 289% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 6.5/10 for the Super Meteor 650.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹3,01,751 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹4,05,988), about ₹9,560 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 23.7 kmpl. That is roughly ₹27,900 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Super Meteor 650
Super Meteor 650 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 192 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Super Meteor 650
Super Meteor 650 adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Super Meteor 650
Super Meteor 650 gets usd front forks, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and engine kill switch.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 92 kg lighter and taller in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Super Meteor 650.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
Buy the Super Meteor 650 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is highway touring
- your priority is two-up long-distance rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Super Meteor 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹4,05,988 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹4,62,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹1,88,795 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹22,176 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹7,07,971 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | Royal EnfieldSuper Meteor 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹4,05,988 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹12,870 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 648 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Air and Oil-Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 46.3 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 52.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 23.7 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 241 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 15.7 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 740 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Length | — | 2260 mm |
| Width | — | 890 mm |
| Height | — | 1155 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Twin Shocks, 101mm travel, preload adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 150/80-B16 |
CNG Bike vs Super Meteor 650: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Super Meteor 650?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹3,01,751 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹4,05,988 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Super Meteor 650?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 23.7 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Super Meteor 650 in Delhi?
- About ₹3,42,600: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹4,62,000 for the Super Meteor 650, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹7,07,971 for the Super Meteor 650, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹5,03,544 ahead.
