Royal Enfield Classic 650 variants explained: Which one should you buy?

Royal Enfield the most powerful Classic ever, the 650cc avatar, starting from Rs 3.37 lakh, ex-showroom. The Classic is the sixth motorcycle in the two-wheeler company’s 650cc portfolio after Interceptor, Continental GT, Super Meteor, Shotgun and Bear. Royal Enfield had earlier showcased the Classic 650 in November last year at EICMA 2024 in Milan, Italy. Let’s take a closer look at the Classic 650 range. 

Royal Enfield Classic 650: Variants

The Classic 650 is available in three variants starting from Hotrod, Classic and Chrome. This is quite a departure from the Classic 350, which offers five variants — Heritage, Heritage Premium, Signals, Dark and Emerald. The new Royal Enfield motorcycle is priced from Rs 3.37 lakh to Rs 3.50 lakh, ex-showroom. 

Royal Enfield Classic 650: Colour Options

Each variant of the Classic 650 comes with distinctive colour options. The most affordable variant, the Hotrod is available in two paint schemes — Vallam Red and Bruntingthorpe Blue. The mid-level Classic is available in Teal while the top-of-the-line Chrome gets a Black Chrome finish. Unlike the Classic 350, which boasts a wide array of colour choices including Emerald, Stealth Black, Gun Grey, Commando Sand, Medallion Bronze, Madras Red, Jodhpur Blue, Redditch Grey, Redditch Red, Halycon Black, and Halycon Green, the Classic 650 offers a more streamlined selection of four refined colour options.

Royal Enfield Classic 650: Engine

Equipped with the tried-and-tested 647.95cc air-oil cooled parallel-twin engine, the Classic 650 produces 46.3 bhp at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm of torque at 5,650 rpm. Paired with a 6-speed gearbox, the engine ensures strong low-end torque, providing smooth and responsive acceleration. Unlike single-cylinder engines, the 650cc features a counter-balancer shaft, effectively minimizing vibrations and enhancing ride quality, making it ideal for both daily commutes and long highway journeys.