Royal Enfield finally launched the much-anticipated Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin at Rs 3.37 lakh (ex-showroom), which had been confirmed for a January launch. However, the official price announcement had faced a delay, leaving fans in the dark for many days.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin Launched
Launched at Rs 3.37 Lakh, the Classic 650 borrows a lot from its smaller and popular sibling, the Classic 350. The bike features a signature circular LED headlamp, a sculpted fuel tank and a front mudguard. The retro charm is still there with a mix of modern elements, the Classic 650 will definitely be a good choice for those who want a bigger and more powerful Classic 350.
The bike stands out with its dual pea-shooter exhausts, further enhancing its old-school muscular appeal. There are 4 colour options available: Teal, Bruntingthrope Blue, Vallum Red and Black Chrome.
The RE Classic 650 comes with a semi-digital instrument cluster with a tripper navigation pod. The bike is powered by a 648 cc parallel-twin engine that delivers 47 bhp and 52.3 Nm, paired with a 6-speed transmission. Meanwhile, the chassis and braking are borrowed from the Shotgun 650, another successful RE bike.
The retro-styled motorcycle will fit between the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and the Super Meteor 650 in the company’s lineup. The base price that is mentioned is for the Vallam Red and Bruntingthorpe Blue paint jobs, while the Teal and Black Chrome are Rs 4,000 and Rs 13,000 premium, respectively.
It comes equipped with a slipper and assist clutch, all LED lighting, adjustable levers, while braking is taken care of by front and rear disc brakes supported by dual-channel ABS. The bike features 19-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels wrapped in tubed tyres. The suspension system consists of 43 mm Showa telescopic front forks and twin shock rear absorbers.
Bookings, test rides and sales of the motorbike have already begun across the country. Furthermore, the brand is working on a series of new 350cc, 450cc and 650cc offerings for India and will arrive in the near future.
The bike is intended to appeal to a global audience, too. The Classic 650 is already available in several international markets.
