Top 3 Best 650cc Royal Enfield Bikes You Can’t Miss

Royal Enfield launched their 650cc bikes, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 back in 2018. Launching these 650cc parallel-twin engines at an accessible price shook things up in the two-wheeler market and it continues to dominate that segment. Royal Enfield has plenty of offerings in their line-up and choosing one can be difficult. Here’s our top 3 picks of the best 650cc Royal Enfield bikes:

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Starts from Rs 3.03 lakh to Rs 3.31 lakh (ex-showroom)

Engine: 648cc

Power: 47.4PS @7250 rpm

Torque: 52.3Nm @ 5150 rpm

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is the most affordable 650cc bike ever. Its price tag makes it accessible for someone who desires a big bike. The Interceptor 650 has a proper retro-roadster design that looks handsome. The bike doesn’t boast of many modern features. It doesn’t even offer crazy performance numbers but what it does offer is a very engaging ride and you will certainly enjoy its throaty exhaust note coming from its dual exhaust setup. This roadster offers quite an upright riding position. The bike is touring-friendly and will be your partner in enjoying every moment of the journey to the destination.

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 - Starts from Rs 3.63 lakh to Rs 3.94 lakh (ex-showroom)

Engine: 648cc

Power: 47.4PS @7250 rpm

Torque: 52.3Nm @ 5650 rpm

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a stylish cruiser bike. It has the most expensive price tag in the Royal Enfield line-up. The price tag is justified by its premium hardware. From afar, the bike looks quite big and intimidating, but once you sit on it, it is fairly easy to control. The forward-set footpegs add to the comfort factor, almost feels like sitting on a couch with your body in a relaxed sitting position. Being a cruiser, it has a more relaxed character compared to its other 650cc sibling but will catch up in no time after you give it some throttle. Overall the bike ticks all the boxes of being a worthy cruiser. One will really enjoy cruising on the highway on this one. While commuting on this bike can be a bummer for some as the forward set footpegs can take some time to get used to.

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 - Starts from Rs 3.19 lakh to Rs 3.45 lakh (ex-showroom)

Engine: 648cc

Power: 47.4PS @7250 rpm

Torque: 52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm

The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is an enthusiastic bike that has the character of a true cafe racer. While the 650cc bikes offer the same power output, this one delivers torque earlier than them. It looks like a proper cafe racer and still manages to look attractive despite its age. This is certainly a bike you would look back at while walking away. The engine might not be as performance-oriented but is smooth while climbing up the revs. All in all, it will be a fun bike to ride and a looker in your garage.