Royal Enfield Classic 650

Classic 650 is the most powerful and the fastest Classic that Royal Enfield has ever made.. It is powered by a proven 650cc air-oil-cooled parallel-twin engine making 47 PS of power and 52.3 NM of torque.

Royal Enfield Classic 650

Starts at INR 3,64,856 ex-showroom and goes up to INR 3,79,252.

What this motorcycle is?

Classic 650 is the most powerful Classic that Royal Enfield has ever made. The motorcycle uses the same 650cc parallel-twin air-oil-cooled engine present in the rest of RE's 650cc motorcycles and uses a modified version of Shotgun 650’s chassis. The changes include Showa 43 mm telescopic front forks (instead of the Showa USD forks from the Super Meteor/Shotgun) and a pair of Showa rear shockers that are adjustable for preload.

Visually, the Classic 650 resembles the look of the Classic 350 but it is bigger and more massive in every way. It rightfully looks like the larger and the faster version that it needs to be. The twin exhausts (one on each side) are a strong distinctive element that add a sense of visual balance and proportion to the overall design of the motorcycle.

The Classic 650 is an excellently designed motorcycle that’s satisfying to look at. Its now proven 650cc parallel-twin engine produces 47 PS of power at 7,250 RPM and 52.3 NM of torque at 5,650 RPM. This is a smooth engine with a consistent torque delivery for an unwavering-performance sensation. The handling is claimed to be equally sublime and natural as is suitable for such a classically-engineered motorcycle.

Does the Royal Enfield Classic 650 has any rivals?

Not at this moment. The Classic 650 stands alone against other manufacturers in its segment. However, you could consider other 650cc motorcycles from Royal Enfield as they all have the same engine so far. However, many people see the current range of RE 650s as extremely affordable alternatives to Triumph’s Bonneville lineup, which is quite appropriate. That said, Bonnevilles are visibly much more premium (as they should be) and offer greater performance with their 900cc and 1200cc engines putting them in an entirely separate segment. Anyone who strictly wants a Bonneville should still get one.

Is there a Motoring Pulse review of the Royal Enfield Classic 650?

Not yet but it is on our to-do list. However, you may check out our extensive review of the Super Meteor 650 on our YouTube channel. The Super Meteor 650 is the first motorcycle built on the chassis platform that later expanded with the Shotgun 650 and then the Classic 650.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 Specification

Engine and Transmission

647.95cc parallel-twin

Short-stroke engine with 78 mm bore x 67.8 mm stroke

Air-oil-cooled

4-valve per cylinder

SOHC

47 PS @ 6,250 RPM

52.3 NM @ 5,650 RPM

6-speed gearbox with slip-assist clutch

Dimensions

Wet weight: 243 kg

Fuel tank: 14.8 litres

Seat height: 800 mm

Chassis, Wheels and Brakes

Steel tubular spine frame

100/90 19-inch front and 140/70 18-inch rear

Showa 43 mm non-adjustable telescopic forks with pre-load adjustable twin rear shockers

320 mm front disc with 2-piston caliper

300 mm rear disc with 2-piston caliper

Dual channel ABS

Electronics

LED headlight and tail light,

Old-school analog speedo and digital displays