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Record-Breaking Attendance at EICMA 2022

And, just like that, EICMA has concluded to incubate for another year. 

This year saw a plethora of new machines to the floor, all of which brought in a purported 38% spike in attendance – 82% of which was booked online, thanks to new digital content and services inspiring this year’s boom in numbers. 

All told, 1,370 brands were present, with 59% from abroad, the culmination of which represented 45 different nations – brand like Honda, Suzuki, Energica, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Ducati, and Damon Motors – all of whom were present and had something new and titillating to offer our good global motorcycle communities. 

EICMA 2022. Media sourced from EICMA.
EICMA 2022. Media sourced from EICMA.

“It is…the embrace of the general public, the massive presence of exhibitors who have emphasized their solid satisfaction and whom we thank for having always believed in EICMA,” enthuses EICMA S.p.A. president Pietro Meda in the brand’s most recent press release

EICMA 2022. Media sourced from EICMA.
EICMA 2022. Media sourced from EICMA.

“…the attractiveness and international centrality, the positive increase in every performance indicator that affirm the unique value and indispensability of our event…EICMA unquestionably remains in its place: on the highest step in the entire international scene.”

A prototype showing low emissions and doubled torque for motorcycles over 125cc. Media sourced from NewAtlas.

With 2023’s EICMA already slotted for November 7-12th, we’ll be marking the spot in our calendars to relive the experience all over again. 

EICMA 2022. Media sourced from EICMA.
EICMA 2022. Media sourced from EICMA.

Stay tuned with us by checking back at our homepage, drop a comment below letting us know what you think, and as ever – stay safe on the twisties. 

*Media sourced from EICMA*

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

EICMA 2022: Royal Enfield Drops the Super Meteor 650

Finally, Royal Enfield has given us a new middleweight cruiser beauty – and she’s touting a new look to add to those long bones. 

According to Royal Enfield’s official press release, the Super Meteor 650 and Super Meteor 650 Tourer show off the popular 648cc parallel-twin engine, capable of 34.6kW (47PS, or roughly 46hp) @ 7250rpm 52.3Nm @ 5650rpm. 

Royal Enfield's new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield's press release.
Royal Enfield’s new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield’s press release.

This platform is the same that took off to huge success in the Interceptor INT 650 and Continental GT 650, with the addition of feet-forward foot controls and wide pulled-back handlebars to complement the suspension (a 43mm upside-down telescopic fork with 120mm of travel, and preload-adjustable twin shocks with 101mm of travel at the rear) and 29.1” seat height. 

Royal Enfield's new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield's press release.
Royal Enfield’s new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield’s press release.

Single-disc brakes with floating calipers ride on a 19” front tyre and 16” rear, which in turn show off a scalloped saddle aiming to emulate ‘the very best of British cruiser,” made all the more functional with LED headlights, new engine cases, a neat TBT navigation system. 

In short, we’ve got a 241kg (with 90% fuel & oil) beauty capable of a relaxed, part-throttle experience on the highways of our good country – and nobody is more proud of the brand’s achievements than RE’s CEO, B Govindarajan. 

Royal Enfield's new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield's press release.
Royal Enfield’s new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield’s press release.

“Even at the start of the development journey of the 650 parallel twin platform we were clear about our intentions of designing and building a true-blue highway cruiser,” says Govindarajan. 

“The 650 twin engine has been at the heart of the resounding global success of the Interceptor and the Continental GT 650, and we are confident that this platform, in a new cruiser avatar, will bring in new riders for Royal Enfield across the world.” 

Royal Enfield's new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield's press release.
Royal Enfield’s new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield’s press release.

“…the riding ergonomics are fine-tuned to offer a leisurely, yet in-control riding experience, and the overall premium fit-finish of parts and materials evoke visual and sensory delight,” adds Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director of Eicher Motors Ltd. 

“The design language is influenced by styles of the 1950s, including our own motorcycles, but with a contemporary twist. The Super Meteor 650 is a carefree motorcycle for riding until you decide it’s time to stop,” concludes Royal Enfield Chief of Design, Mark Wells. 

What do you think? 

Royal Enfield's new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield's press release.
Royal Enfield’s new middleweight cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 / Tourer. Media sourced from Royal Enfield’s press release.

Be sure to stay connected as other debuts happen at 2022’s EICMA; the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 will have seven different schemes from which to choose, all of which are expected to arrive next year in Q2 of 2023. 

Drop a comment down below, and as always – stay safe on the twisties. 

*Media sourced from Royal Enfield’s press release*

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com