Honda CB650R vs Royal Enfield Classic 650

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Royal Enfield Classic 650 price starts at Rs. 3.68 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.63 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda CB650R, priced at Rs. 10.30 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the CB650R offers a claimed 20.4 kmpl, while the Classic 650 delivers 31 kmpl. On the performance front, the CB650R uses a 649cc engine producing 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm and the Classic 650 a 647.95cc engine producing 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB650R and Classic 650, the CB650R is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Classic 650 stands out for affordability and mileage.

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CB650R vs Classic 650 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB650RRoyal Enfield Classic 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.30 LakhRs. 3.68 Lakh
Mileage 20.4 kmpl31 kmpl
Engine 649 cc647.95 cc
Max power 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm
Top speed 225 kmphNot Available
Kerb weight 207 Kg243 Kg

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Basic Info Honda CB650R STDRoyal Enfield Classic 650 Hotrod
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Brand Name Honda Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.30 Lakh Rs. 3.68 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke 16 Valve DOHC, Inline 4, Liquid Cooled Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Max Power 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Classic 650 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI Not Available
Rs. 10,065 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 23,194 Classic 650 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
157 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke 16 Valve DOHC, Inline 4, Liquid Cooled
Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Engine Displacement
649 cc
647.95 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm
47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
63 Nm @ 9500 rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
Not Available
Bore
67 mm
78 mm
Stroke
46 mm
67.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
Not Available
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.6:1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake
Not Available
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
20.4 Kmpl
31 kmpl
Top Speed
225 kmph
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
21.45 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Telescopic Fork 43 mm, 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Twin Shock, 90 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-140/70-18
Peak Power
95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
810 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.9 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
407 kg
Length*Width*Height
2120*780*1075 mm3
2318*892*1137 mm3
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1475 mm
Length
2120 mm
2318 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
154 mm
Height
1075 mm
1137 mm
Width
780 mm
892 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.4 Liters
14.8 L
Kerb Weight
207 Kg
243 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
810 mm
Not Available
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
300 mm

Additional Features
Honda RoadSync
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 12AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Not Available

Frame Type
Not Available
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
ECO Mode
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Display
5 Inch Full Colour TFT Screen
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tripmeter
Digital
Not Available
Average Fuel economy
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Techometer
Digital
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Passenger Footrest
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
DRLs
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 days

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 40,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
40000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB650R
  • The looks and styling makes it feel quite distinct when compared to the CBR650R, The engine is very smooth and offers good performance, The electronic riding aids are easy to use
Royal Enfield Classic 650
  • The heritage design makes the bike look drop-dead gorgeous
  • The 650cc engine is very refined & the bike can easily cruise at highway speeds
  • The brakes offer good feedback and bring the bike to a halt quickly
Honda CB650R
  • Doesn't offer as much performance as other bikes in the same price range
Royal Enfield Classic 650
  • The bike feels really heavy coming in at 243kg kerb
  • Ride quality is poor due to the stiff suspension setup
  • The clutch lever action is on the heavier side
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Honda CB650R Vs Royal Enfield Classic 650 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda CB650R vs Royal Enfield Classic 650?
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is cheaper than Honda CB650R by ₹6.63 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB650R vs Royal Enfield Classic 650?
For the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of CB650R produces 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm of power and 63 Nm @ 9500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Hotrod version, 647.95 cc Petrol engine of Classic 650 produces 47.04 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm of torque

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