Royal Enfield Classic 650 launched, prices start from ₹3.37 lakh

Royal Enfield has launched a more powerful version of its popular Classic motorcycle in the form of the Royal Enfield Classic 650, and prices for the motorcycle start from ₹3.37 lakh, going up to ₹3.50 lakh for the most expensive variant.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 design

The Classic 650 is built on Royal Enfield’s 650 twin motor platform and the motorcycle gets larger in all regards. The motorcycle also gets wider tyres. The Classic 650 carries forward the same mainframe as the Super Meteor 650 and the Shotgun 650 and gets dual seats, with the option of a pillion seat and rack removal using a single bolt-on mechanism. The motorcycle also gets a bright polished aluminium and chrome finish on the front headlamp unit. The Classic 650 continues to follow the post-war British motorcycle styling with a teardrop shaped tank and it gets a new LED headlamp along with signature ‘tiger lamps’ or pilot lights. The motorcycle can be had in a choice of four colourways – Vallam Red, Bruntingthorpe Blue, Teal and Black Chrome.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 engine

The biggest change on the Classic 650 is of course the engine, and the motorcycle is powered by a 647.95cc in-line twin that produces 46bhp of power and 52.3Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield claims that this motor with its strong low-end acceleration will be ideal for quick getaways and confident overtakes, though only a proper road test of the motorcycle will help us verify this claim.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 suspension and equipment

The Classic 650 is equipped with Showa suspension at the front and rear, more specifically, with a 43mm telescopic fork at the front and twin shocks at the rear. When it comes to the equipment, the dash unit of the Classic 650 features an analogue console for the speedometer with an LCD screen with an odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, service reminder, gear position indicator and a clock. You also get a USB Type C port to charge your smartphone and the Tripper Pod screen as standard fitment.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 prices

The Royal Enfield Classic 650 can be had in a choice of three variants. The Hotrod variant which can be had in the Vallam Red or Bruntingthorpe Blue colourways is priced at ₹3.37 lakh. The Classic variant, which can be had solely in the Teal colourway is priced at ₹3.41 lakh. And finally the Chrome variant which gets the Black Chrome colourway is priced at ₹3.50 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Chennai.