VOLUME ISSUE MARCH , P89
2026 ROYAL ENFIELD
CLASSIC 650 ($7499)
Engine Type 4-stroke parallel-twin
Valvetrain SOHC, 8 valves
Displacement 648cc
Bore x Stroke 78.0 x 67.8mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Cooling System Air/oil-cooled
Claimed Horsepower 47 hp @ 7150 rpm
Claimed Torque 38 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Fuel System Electronic fuel injection
Starting System Electric
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Clutch Wet, multiplate
Final Drive Chain
Frame Steel tubular spine
Front Suspension 43mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Twin shocks, preload
adjustable
Front-Wheel Travel 4.7 in.
Rear-Wheel Travel 3.5 in.
Front Brake 2-piston floating caliper,
320mm disc w/ ABS
Rear Brake 2-piston floating caliper,
300mm disc w/ ABS
Front Wheel 19 in.
Rear Wheel 18 in.
Front Tire 100/90-19 in.
Rear Tire 140/70-18 in.
Wheelbase 58.1 in.
Ground Clearance 6.1 in.
Seat Height 31.5 in.
Fuel Capacity 3.9 gal.
Weight (wet, claimed) 535 lbs.
with modern performance. This
motorcycle's look immediately
draws you in, while its riding feel
and build quality will keep you
there. I like that, aside from its
good looks, the Classic 650 has
all the positive traits of a cruiser
without the downsides. It doesn't
scream cruiser when you see it;
it's more comfortable than most
cruisers; and it won't drain your
bank account to buy one.
Simply, the Classic 650 per-
forms as well as it looks. CN
As mentioned, the Classic 650
is offered in three colorways: teal,
black/chrome, and red/white; the
red/white is the only one with a
script logo on the tank. The teal
and black/chrome versions fea-
ture the hand-painted pinstripes.
Best of all, the Classic 650 is af-
fordable, with an MSRP of $7499
across all color options.
The Royal Enfield Classic
650 highlights its style and truly
captures what Kolbe described
as a timeless design, combined
