Royal Enfield is not just a bike, but an emotional connection for Indian riders. Recently the brand has taken a major step by adding the Bullet 650 to its 650cc lineup. Interestingly, the platform and engine of the Bullet 650 is almost the same as the Classic 650.
At first sight, both motorcycles look largely the same, but the real difference lies in their design, riding position and overall character. So let’s know what the real differences are between the Bullet 650 and the Classic 650 and which bike sits much closer to your riding style.
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Design
First of all, both the Bullet 650 and the Classic 650 advance retro lines, but their visual character is different. The Bullet 650 features a 3D logo, which gives the bike a more premium feel on tanks and side panels. At the same time, the Classic 650 uses painted logos, which gives it a clean, retro and heritage touch.
The Bullet 650 looks more rugged and bold, while the Classic 650 comes with a refined and elegant appeal. If one has to live the memories of the old Bullet in a modern way, then the Bullet 650 is perfect for it. At the same time, the Classic 650 is better for riders who live sophistication and royalness in lifestyle style.
Seat Setup
The Bullet 650 offers a long and contoured single-piece seat, which gives a comfortable experience for both Rider and Pillion. It furthers the traditional styling of the seat setup Bullet in modern form.
The classic 650 finds the split-seat setup, which further strengthens its vintage identity. If you want, it can also be removed and given single-seater heritage look. This is a great option for customization lovers. The Classic 650 seat looks more plush and premium overall.
color options
The Bullet 650 is offered in Cannon Black and Battleship Blue body colors, giving it a bold and powerful look. On the other hand, the Classic 650 comes in more vibrant and premium shades, such as Black Chrome, Teal, Bruntingthorpe Blue and Vallam Red.
If one likes subtle and muscular shades then the Bullet 650 fits into its taste. But if one wants classy, rich and eye-catching colors, the Classic 650 gives more options.
Engine and performance
Talking about the engine, both motorcycles get the same 648cc air-oil pooled parallel-twin engine, which gives 47 PS power and 52.3 Nm torque. That is, both bikes are the same in terms of performance. The only difference is of the riding vibe. The Classic 650 comes with smooth and calm character, while the Bullet 650 gets the same road-dominating feel that has been identifying the Bullet lineage.
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Price
The estimated price of the Bullet 650 is stated to be approximately ₹3.40 lakhs (X-showroom), which is lower than the ₹3.61 lakh X-showroom price of the Classic 650. That is, Bullet 650 is a slightly affordable package, without any mechanical compromise.