Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500: Which cruiser is better for long-distance touring?

Kawasaki sells its cruiser in India simply as the Eliminator, with a 451cc parallel twin making 44.7 bhp at around Rs 6.16 lakh ex-showroom. The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 costs far less, carries more torque and offers a wider service network for touring support. The Eliminator counters with a much lighter build and a quicker-revving character. For long-distance touring value, the Super Meteor 650 makes the stronger case.