The Classic 650 will be the sixth 650cc motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s portfolio of big bikes in the Indian market
Royal Enfield Classic 650 had its global premiere at the EICMA 2024 in Italy. The motorcycle was earlier scheduled to launch at the Motoverse in November last year with deliveries and sales starting from Jan 2025. However, Royal Enfield introduced the Goan Classic 350 at the three-day long event in Goa while postponing the launch of the Classic 650. Now, it has been learnt that the bike is all set to launch in the next few days in the Indian market with several dealers accepting unofficial bookings.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 will be positioned below the Super Meteor 650 in RE’s portfolio. It is going to be the sixth 650cc motorcycle in the brand’s product line-up after the Interceptor, Continental GT, Super Meteor, Shotgun and Bear. The motorcycle has a kerb weight of 243 kg which makes it the heaviest Royal Enfield till date.
The Classic 650 shares multiple elements with the Shotgun 650 including the frame, swingarm and sub-frame. Though design cues have been borrowed from the brand’s best-seller and its younger sibling, the Classic 350. The motorcycle will be available in four single-tone colour schemes namely Vallam Red, Bruntingthorpe Blue, Teal and Black Chrome.
It boasts of a round LED headlamp upfront while riding on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. This similar wheel setup is already on offer with the Classic 350. Other notable design highlights of the Classic 650 are teardrop fuel tank, dual exhaust pipes, broader rear fender and tiger lamps. A special mention goes to the small beak at the front.
In terms of equipment, the Classic 650 comes loaded with a round semi-digital instrument cluster with tripper navigation pod, USB charging socket, all-LED lighting, adjustable levers and dual-channel ABS. The stopping power comes from disc brakes at both the ends. The suspension duties are performed by Showa-sourced 43 mm telescopic forks at front and a monoshock unit with dampener at the rear.
Mechanically, it will be powered by the same 648 cc parallel-twin engine which generates max power of 46.3 bhp and highest torque of 52.3 Nm while paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Offered as a single-seat motorcycle as standard, it can be equipped with the pillion seat by installing the bolt-on sub-frame, ala Shotgun 650. Royal Enfield Classic 650 price is expected to be around Rs 3.60 lakh (ex-showroom).
