Reservations and testing of the RE Classic 650 will begin in January 2025

Royal Enfield is in full launch and unveiling frenzy at EICMA 2024. First, the Flying Flea C6 was showcased, which is RE’s first-ever electric motorcycle. Then, the RE Bear 650 scrambler was launched and finally, the Chennai-based manufacturer unveiled the Classic 650, the parallel-twin iteration of the venerable Classic 350. The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is the sixth 650 cc motorcycle from the business. after the INT 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650, Shotgun 650 and the freshly launched Bear 650.

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The Classic 650 has a typical RE modern classic design, similar to that of the Classic 350, with the round headlight and nacelle, rounded fenders, teardrop fuel tank and one-piece seat. A passenger seat will be offered as an option. The Classic 650 shares most of its underpinnings and components with the Shotgun 650, meaning the Classic gets the same frame, swingarm, and twin rear shocks (90mm travel). The Classic 650 features a 43mm telescopic fork (120mm travel) along with a 19in/18in wire spoke wheel setup.

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The retro-cruiser is powered by the same 648cc air/oil-cooled parallel-twin engine that develops 47 hp at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,650 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-assist clutch and the gear ratios are similar to those of the Shotgun 650. The Classic 650 weighs 243 kg, making it the world’s largest 650 cc motorcycle. heaviest from Royal Enfield. Additionally, the Classic has a seat height of 800 mm and a ground clearance of 154 mm. The fuel tank capacity is 14.8 liters.

In terms of features, the new RE Classic 650 gets a part-digital, part-analogue console, as well as an optional Tripper navigation module, adjustable levers, a USB charging port, full LED lighting and dual ABS channel.

The motorcycle will be offered in four colors: Teal, Vallam Red, Black Chrome and Bruntingthorpe Blue. Prices for the RE Classic 650 have been announced in the UK, Italy, France, Spain and Germany. Bookings and test drives for India will begin in January 2025 and we expect deliveries to begin in February 2025. We expect prices for the Classic 650 to start at Rs. 3 lakh (ex-showroom). Apart from the Interceptor 650 and Shotgun 650, the Royal Enfield Classic 650 will also take on the BSA Gold Star 650.