Bookings and test rides for the RE Classic 650 will begin in January 2025
Royal Enfield is on a launch/unveiling spree at EICMA 2024. First, the Flying Flea C6 was showcased, which is RE’s first electric motorcycle. Then, the RE Bear 650 Scrambler was launched and finally, the Chennai-based manufacturer unveiled the Classic 650, which is a parallel-twin version of the iconic Classic 350. The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is the company’s sixth 650cc motorcycle, after the INT 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650, Shotgun 650 and the recently launched Bear 650.
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The Classic 650 features a typical RE modern classic design, similar to the Classic 350, with a round headlight and nacelle, rounded fenders, tear-drop shaped fuel tank and a single-piece seat. A pillion seat will also be available as an optional accessory. The Classic 650 shares most of its underpinnings and componentry with the Shotgun 650, which means the Classic gets the same frame, swingarm and rear twin shock absorbers (90mm travel). The Classic 650 features a 19-inch/18-inch wire spoke wheel setup with a 43mm telescopic fork (120mm travel).
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The retro-cruiser is powered by the same 648cc air/oil-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 47hp at 7,250rpm and 52.3Nm of peak torque at 5,650rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch and the gearing ratios are similar to the Shotgun 650. The Classic 650 weighs 243 kg, making it the heaviest 650 cc bike from Royal Enfield. Also, the Classic has a seat height of 800 mm and a ground clearance of 154 mm. The fuel tank capacity is 14.8 litres.
In terms of features, the new RE Classic 650 gets a part digital part analogue console along with optional Tripper navigation pod, adjustable levers, USB charging port, full LED lighting and dual-channel ABS.
The motorcycle will be offered in four colours – Teal, Vallam Red, Black Chrome and Bruntingthorpe Blue. The price of the RE Classic 650 has been announced in the UK, Italy, France, Spain and Germany. Bookings and test rides for India will begin in January 2025 and we suspect deliveries will begin in February 2025. We expect the Classic 650 to be priced starting at ₹ 3 lakh (ex-showroom). Apart from the Interceptor 650 and Shotgun 650, the Royal Enfield Classic 650 will also compete with the BSA Gold Star 650.
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