Royal Enfield Classic 650 Top 5 Highlights

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From the authentic Classic and retro styling to a more powerful engine and more, here’s what the Classic 650 will bring to the table

Royal Enfield Classic 650 Top 5 Highlights highlights

The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is expected to be launched in India in a few weeks. The bike will likely be the flagship offering based on the 650cc parallel-twin platform that started with the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650. Here are the top 5 highlights of this motorcycle that make it a truly unique offering from the brand.

The Classic Design

The first thing that stands out on this bike is, of course, the design. It is in line with what we have seen on the Royal Enfield Classic 350. The bike gets the same round headlight setup along with the metallic nacelle, which makes it look exactly like the Classic 350 from the front. 

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The tear-drop-shaped fuel tank and the simple triangular side panels fit neatly into the overall package. Adding cohesiveness to the overall design are the twin chromed-out pea-shooter exhausts. The use of chrome elements on some colour schemes gives the bike a more premium look and feel. Summing up, when compared to the Classic 350, the vintage-themed design language in the Classic 650 feels a lot more wholesome, especially with those twin exhausts adding symmetry.

The New Engine

Powering the Royal Enfield Classic 650 is the 648cc, air and oil-cooled, parallel-twin engine which outputs 47.4PS and 52.3Nm. The engine is a massive upgrade over the Classic 350’s single-cylinder thumper. 

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We had a chance to experience the performance when we rode the Classic 650 back in 2024. The engine offers linear acceleration, with a good bottom-end torque and a punchy mid-range. In this department, the bike is quite similar to the others in the 650cc lineup, but the gearing has been changed slightly as the bike is running a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup.

The Heaviest Royal Enfield?

The Classic 650 is the heaviest Royal Enfield bike till date, coming in at 248kg kerb. Now this weight is something which will be noticed when moving the bike around in the parking lot or while taking slow speed u-turns. 

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But once the bike gets moving, the weight is barely felt. Sure, there will be cases where you feel that the weight does affect handling. The Classic 650 is not the most enthusiastic motorcycle when it comes to tipping into corners, but the heavy weight does keep it planted while leaned over. But then again, being agile isn’t really the Classic’s forte. It’s a motorcycle that’s meant to be laidback and as calming as ASMR therapy.

An Instant Bobber?

The Classic 650 has a split seat setup, which looks similar to the one that we have already seen on the Royal Enfield Classic 350. Just like its smaller sibling, the Classic 650 also has the option to remove the pillion seat.

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This makes it easy to turn the bike into a bobber. Something which many riders will appreciate. Sure, the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is an already-available factory custom option, but retro enthusiasts may not appreciate its modern looks. The option to remove the back seat on the Classic 650, gives riders the option to get an authentic retro bobber in an instant.

As Retro As Possible?

The Classic 650 features an analogue speedometer, along with a digital inset which displays the fuel-level, along with trip and odometer readouts. The console and its placement is similar to what we have seen on the Classic 350.

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Along with this, the bike also gets the Royal Enfield tripper navigation module which offers turn-by-turn navigation. So overall, the bike manages to strike a good balance between being old-school and new-age. 

The Royal Enfield Classic 650’s expected price could start from around Rs 3.70 lakh (ex-showroom). There are no natural rivals as it is a unique retro-modern 650cc motorcycle. However, other options in the segment include the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and the Kawasaki Vulcan S.

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