CREDIT: Bikedeko.com
Royal Enfield has unveiled the much-awaited Classic 650, expanding its 650cc lineup. This powerhouse combines retro styling with modern performance, featuring a robust 648cc parallel-twin engine and premium features. With prices starting at ₹3,37,000, the Classic 650 is set to redefine classic motorcycling.
💰 Pricing & Variants
✔️ Base Variant: ₹3,37,000 (ex-showroom)
✔️ Top Variant: ₹3,50,000 (ex-showroom)
✔️ Available in 4 stunning colors: Vallam Red, Bruntingthorpe Blue, Classic Teal, and Chrome Black 🎨
🏍️ Design & Styling
🔹 Signature teardrop fuel tank & chrome detailing ✨
🔹 Twin peashooter exhausts for that classic thump 🔊
🔹 Retro-inspired round headlamp with LED tech 💡
🔹 Retains iconic ‘tiger-eye’ pilot lights 👀
⚙️ Engine & Performance
💥 648cc air & oil-cooled parallel-twin engine
🔹 Power: 47PS @ 7,250rpm
🔹 Torque: 52.3Nm @ 5,650rpm
🔹 Transmission: 6-speed gearbox with revised gearing
🔩 Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
🛠️ Steel tubular spine frame (shared with Shotgun & Super Meteor)
🛞 19-inch front & 18-inch rear wheels for a balanced ride
🛑 Brakes: 320mm front & 300mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS
💨 Suspension: 43mm telescopic forks (120mm travel) & Showa twin shocks (90mm travel)
📢 Features & Tech
✔️ LED headlight & taillight 💡
✔️ Analogue speedometer with digital display 🏁
✔️ Adjustable clutch & brake levers 🏍️
✔️ Gear position indicator ⚙️
✔️ USB Type-C charging port 🔌
✔️ Standard Tripper Navigation 🗺️ (Unlike Classic 350 where it’s optional)
⚖️ Weight & Dimensions
⚖️ Heaviest Royal Enfield yet at 243kg kerb weight
⛽ Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.7L
📏 Seat Height: 800mm | Ground Clearance: 154mm
🏆 How It Stacks Up Against Rivals
🤔 No direct competitors, but some alternatives include:
🔹 BSA Gold Star 650: A roadster with similar price & performance, but with a single-cylinder engine.
🔹 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 & Super Meteor 650: Cruiser alternatives within RE’s lineup.
🔹 Kawasaki Vulcan S: A premium 650cc cruiser—but at nearly twice the price!
