The Royal Enfield Bullet is one of the most storied nameplates in motorcycling history, and the Bullet 650 is the largest-displacement version of it yet. Sharing its 648cc parallel-twin engine and chassis with the Classic 650, the Bullet 650 differentiates itself through distinctive styling details and a more practical seating setup. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the bike.
What is the price of the Royal Enfield Bullet 650?
The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 is priced at Rs 3.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai) and is available in two colour options – Canon Black and Battleship Blue. Unlike the Classic 650, which is offered across four colours at different price points, the Bullet 650 is sold in a single variant with both colours priced identically.
What engine does the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 use?
The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 is powered by the same 648cc air/oil-cooled parallel-twin engine that does duty across Royal Enfield's 650cc range. It produces 47hp at 7,250rpm and 52.3Nm at 5,650rpm, paired with a six-speed gearbox and a slip-and-assist clutch. The engine features a distinctive, characterful exhaust note. During our time with the bike, we found the motor to be a genuine delight to use – smooth, refined, and with a lovely mid-range surge that makes it well-suited to both city riding and highway cruising.
What is the kerb weight of the Royal Enfield Bullet 650?
The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 has a kerb weight of 243kg, which is considerable and something you feel when manoeuvring the bike at low speeds or pushing it around a parking lot. On the move, however, the weight becomes a non-issue and the bike feels planted and stable. Seat height is a relatively accessible 800mm, but the wide engine does splay your legs out a fair bit. Ground clearance stands at 154mm, which is on the lower side and worth keeping in mind on broken roads.
What features does the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 have?
The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 keeps things simple but covers the essentials well. It gets a digi-analogue instrument cluster that displays all the necessary information clearly, along with the Tripper navigation pod for turn-by-turn directions when connected to a smartphone. Dual-channel ABS, a USB charging port and a slip-and-assist clutch are also standard. One notable omission is the lack of tubeless tyres. The Bullet 650 runs on tubed wire-spoke wheels, which makes dealing with a puncture a particularly time-consuming and labour-intensive process.
How is the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 different from the Classic 650?
The Bullet 650 and Classic 650 share the same engine, chassis, suspension and electronics, but differ in several meaningful ways. Stylistically, the Bullet gets hand-painted pinstripes on the fuel tank, metal tank badging and a more squared-off rear fender, while the Classic leans more heavily on chrome detailing throughout. The most practically significant difference is the seating – the Bullet uses a single-piece stepped seat that offers better rider comfort and pillion accommodation compared to the Classic's removable pillion seat. The Bullet's handlebar also puts your hands in a more natural position than the Classic's.
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