The Bullet 650 is Royal Enfield’s biggest upgrade yet to its iconic old-school cruiser formula

The Bullet 650 is Royal Enfield’s biggest upgrade yet to its iconic old-school cruiser formula

30 May, 2026

Amey Deolalikar

Retains classic Bullet styling with 3D tank badges, peashooter exhausts, and squared-off mudguards

Gets premium detailing like hand-painted gold pinstriping and excellent overall build quality

Powered by the familiar 648cc parallel-twin engine with a relaxed and highly tractable character

The bike feels happiest cruising calmly, comfortably pulling from as low as 50kmph in sixth gear

Highway performance is effortless, with relaxed cruising possible between 80-120kmph

Has mild vibrations on the seat, handlebar and footpegs at 100kmph which increase as the speed increases

Despite its 243kg kerb weight, the low centre of gravity makes it surprisingly manageable in traffic

Ride quality is comfortable and more relaxed than the Classic 650 thanks to revised ergonomics

Returns a tested real-world mileage of 20.2kmpl with a range of around 290km per tank

Features include dual-channel ABS, Tripper navigation pod, adjustable levers, and a USB charging port

Tubeless spoke wheels are notably missing despite the bike’s strong touring-focused nature

The Bullet 650 prioritises laid-back cruising comfort over sporty performance or aggressive handling