Royal Enfield Classic 650: What We Know So Far?
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is about to launch soon and this what we know so far:
Royal Enfield is all set to unveil the Classic 650 at the EICMA motor show and the bike has been spied testing in India. Before its official unveil, let’s have a look at what we know about the Royal Enfield Classic 650 so far:
Design
The Royal Enfield Classic 650’s design resembles that of the Classic 350. It features a retro-styled headlamp, mudguards, and a round tail light. The fuel tank from the spied image shows that the bike in one of the colours which it will be offered in will get a striking dual-tone finish in maroon and cream, and gets Royal Enfield's classic branding – one of the two new logos trademarked earlier this year.
Engine and Underpinnings
Powering the Classic 650 will be the same 648cc parallel-twin engine found in the Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650, Bear 650, and Shotgun 650. This engine produces 47.6PS and 52Nm, and these figures are expected to remain consistent for the Classic 650. The engine will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox. However, Royal Enfield could tweak the gearing and engine mapping to better suit the Classic’s relaxed riding dynamics.
The motorcycle should get a tubular steel frame, with suspension duties handled by a telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers. The braking system may be a 320mm disc with a twin-piston floating calliper up front and a 300mm disc at the rear, both equipped with ABS just like the one on the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. The spied model also showcases chrome-finished engine cases, spoke wheels (expected to be 18-inch units at both ends) with tube tyres, and dual pea-shooter exhausts.
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The motorcycle is expected to get the same instrument console as the Super Meteor 650 which gets an analogue dial with a small LCD inset. The spy images show that the Classic 650 will get LED lights all around.
Expected Price and Launch
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is expected to be priced around Rs 3.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike will be unveiled at EICMA and showcased at Royal Enfield’s Motoverse event at Goa later this year. Expect the bike to be on sale in India later in December or early next year.
User Reviews
Good and comfortable for long ride, best in cruiser segment. Made for comfortable ride and Royal Enfield make a premium bike. Thanks Royal Enfield for this wonderful bike. I love this bike's perfromance nd comfort. Seat is very amazing. Suspension works really well. Overall This is an excellent bike.Read More
Interceptor 650 has been an amazing bike to own. The 650cc parallel twin engine is smooth, powerful and fun to ride specially on highways. The exhaust note is addictive and the bike feel very stable on high speed, overall a great combination of performance, classic looks and riding experience. I have thoroughly enjoyed owning and riding it. Read More
This is an excellent bike and had great fun riding. The back seat is include along with the bike. Had 1250km run including office travel and long rides and it has been fun doing both. Great comfort. The sheet metal grey gives a batmobile feel and experience. Looks damn good without the back seat, I generally carry it in my backpack.Read More
Im a tall person and i needed a tall bike and the looks of this golden shadow is just beautiful. I would have chosen interceptor 650 but this just was it when i first sat on it in the showroom. Cant get over of it. Posture has to be perfectly aligned will hurt if you don't sit right and the pull is amazing, even on the 5th gear you can feel the bike wanting to run ahead loved the overall experience, needs a seat change and tires can be better, my personal opinion If you are tall and need a 650cc from royal enfield id definitely suggest this bike way too good but, there is always a but be careful with the suspension, heavier the person better the suspension, the pull is great (torque) better than a gt most people would disagree but whatever.Read More
The royal Enfield classic 650 is one of those bikes that makes you stop and stare before you even turn the key. The moment you fire it up, the parallel-twin engine greets you with a smooth but deep exhaust note. Out on the roads, the bikes pulls strongly in mid-range. Cruising at 90-100 km/h feels effortless, and you can tell this machine is built to stretch its legs on highway. The 6- speed gear box shifts clean, and the assist clutch makes life a bit easier in traffic, though the lever itself is still on the heavier sideRead More