The Royal Enfield Classic 650 has been launched in India at a starting price of ₹3.37 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle comes joining the range of 650 cc motorcycles from the two-wheeler giant, which includes models such as Super Meteor 650, Interceptor 650, and Shotgun 650. Interestingly, if we take a close look, the Classic 650 appears to be based on the Shotgun 650. The new Royal Enfield Classic 650 will challenge the BSA Goldstar 650.
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is priced between ₹3.37 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹3.50 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in three trim options – Hotrod, Classic and Chrome. The entry-level Hotrod trim gets two colour options – Bruntingthorpe Blue and Vallam Red. The mid-spec trim comes priced at ₹3.41 lakh (ex-showroom) and gets an exclusive colour Teal. The top-spec trim is Chrome and as the name suggests, it is available in a Black Chrome colour theme. The prices of the Classic 650 undercut the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650.
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 borrows its design cues from the Royal Enfield Classic 350, which has been one of the bestselling models of all time from the company. However, among the design elements of the Classic 650 that stand out include the tear drop-shaped fuel tank, curved fenders, and twin exhaust pipes. It is built on a steel frame that is suspended by a telescopic front fork and twin shock absorbers at the back. The motorcycle rides on wire-spoke wheels wrapped with tube-type tyres.
In terms of features, the motorcycle gets an LED headlamp and tail lamp, adjustable levers, USB Type-C charging port, Tripper Navigation and dual-channel ABS.
Powering the Royal Enfield Classic 650 motorcycle is the tried and tested, 648 cc, parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled engine that works onboard its siblings. This engine is mated to a six-speed transmission with a slipper clutch. The engine churns out 46.3 bhp peak power and 52.3 Nm of maximum torque.