Royal Enfield's most-awaited cruiser, the Classic 650, launched at ₹3.4L
What's the story
Royal Enfield has finally launched its much-anticipated Classic 650 Twin in India at ₹3.37 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle is now available for bookings with deliveries scheduled to begin soon. The price varies depending on the color selected by the customer—Vallam Red and Bruntingthorpe Blue at ₹3.37 lakh, Teal at ₹3.41 lakh, and Black Chrome at the highest ₹3.50 lakh (all ex-showroom).
Aesthetic appeal
Design and features
The design of the Classic 650 Twin borrows cues from the Classic 350 and Bullet 350. Notable design elements include 'tiger-eye' headlights, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and triangular side panels. It also gets LED lighting, dual-channel ABS, an analogue-digital instrument cluster like that of the Classic 350 model, a Tripper navigation pod as well as a USB-C charging port.
Performance specs
Powertrain and cycle parts
The Classic 650 Twin draws power from Royal Enfield's 648cc, parallel-twin engine which generates 46.3hp at 7,250rpm and offers maximum torque of up to 52.3Nm at 5,650rpm. It is mated to a six-speed transmission with a slip and assist clutch. The mainframe, sub-frame as well as swingarm of the motorcycle are the same as those on the Shotgun 650.
Ride control
Suspension and braking system
The suspension system of the motorcycle includes a 43mm telescopic Showa fork with 120mm travel on the front and twin shock absorbers with 90mm travel at the rear. The wheels are wire-spoked, with a 19-inch front wheel and an 18-inch unit at the rear. For braking, it gets a 320mm disk on the front as well as a 300mm disk at the rear for efficient stopping power.
Specifications
Weight and fuel capacity
The Classic 650 Twin's fuel tank capacity is pegged at 14.7-liter, while its kerb weight is a hefty 243kg. This makes it one of the heaviest motorcycles in Royal Enfield's lineup. The bike is based on the Super Meteor/Shotgun platform, and borrows a steel tubular spine frame, subframe as well as swingarm from these models.