I own a Royal Enfield Classic 350 (BS4) and am planning to upgrade to the Interceptor 650. My usage is mostly in the city with occasional highway rides, and my monthly running is up to 1,000 km. Should I go for the new Classic 350 (BS6) or upgrade to the Interceptor 650?

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From a logical point of view, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 makes sense for your use case, which is primarily in the city. The Classic is a lighter machine and will be easier to manage in the city. In your case, it will also be a largely familiar machine since you're coming from an older Classic 350, and there won't be too much of a learning curve. Plus, in comparison to the Interceptor 650, you'll also get better fuel economy from the Classic.

On the flip side, the Interceptor will be a far better machine for highway riding, and its twin-cylinder engine gives it a different character. If you're looking for a change of pace from your Classic, the Interceptor could be the perfect step up because, despite its added power and weight, it is still an approachable machine. The one thing you need to be mindful of on the Interceptor inside the city is its wide exhaust pipes, which will stick out in traffic.

A test ride will reveal whether you should go for the Interceptor or the Classic.

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