Are you waiting for the bike you wish would have that sweet, classic touch but combined with modern performance? Well, all thresholds were crossed by Royal Enfield. They rolled out their alternate offering for the Classic 650 enthusiast in the Indian market. As before, it gets the timeless appeal of the Classic 350 but is hewn with a muscular 650cc engine, so it’s now quite comfortable for highway cruising. Let’s take a look at the features of this dream machine for bike enthusiasts.
Modern Technology In Traditional Design
Classic 650, although it has the heritage form, has a lot of modern add-ons. This bike with bright chrome finish includes features such as hand-polished tank badging, old-style instrument cluster. The classic 18-inch wire spoke wheels complete its classic look along with an LED headlamp and a rear lamp that can be viewed well while riding at night.
Powerful Engine And Performance
The engine of this bike is a 648cc air-cooled, parallel-twin engine producing 47 bhp power and 52 Nm torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox and can propel the bike from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds flat. The system of clutch slip and assist has made gear shifting even smoother and dual-channel ABS made braking safer than ever.
Riding Comfort And Handling
What is really cool about the bike is that even though it weighs a whopping 220 kg, it has a 41 mm telescopic front fork and twin shock absorbers at the back, which could easily be the ideal for any road in India. It measures 795mm from the ground: not too high or too low, thus making it easy for many riders to access. The tank has 13.5 litres, making it good for a long journey indeed.
Price And Competition
For a price starting at ₹ 3.49 lakh ex-showroom for the Royal Enfield Classic 650, this motorcycle will rub shoulders against the likes of the Bajaj Dominar 400 and the Hero Splendor XTreme 400. However, Royal Enfield’s brand equity along with the classic design is the differentiator. The most expensive variant is all set to cost ₹ 3.89 lakh which comes with a few additional accessories and customized paint options.
Conclusion
Those looking for a bike that is not only effortlessly classic in styling but also quite modern in performance may find the Royal Enfield Classic 650 being the best choice for them. The bike looks beautiful in town and does great in highways as well. However, those who want to go sporty with their riding experience should also check out the Interceptor 650.
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