Royal Enfield Bullet 650: Expected Price And Specs
I remember the first time I heard about the new Royal Enfield Bullet 650 — it felt like a return to a classic name with modern muscle. In this post I’ll walk you through what we know right now about the Royal Enfield Bullet 650, the likely India price, key specs, and what it means if you’re thinking about buying one when it arrives in early 2026.
What Royal Enfield announced and when
Royal Enfield officially unveiled the Bullet 650 at EICMA 2025 in Milan on November 4, 2025, and later showed it in India at Motoverse in November 2025. The bike keeps the classic Bullet styling — teardrop tank, nacelle, and raised handlebars — but uses a modern parallel-twin engine and updated running gear.
Expected India launch and price range
We don’t have an official India launch date from Royal Enfield, but most media reports point to early 2026 (some name January 2026). For price, there’s a range of estimates. International show pricing quoted about USD 7,499 (~₹6.6 lakh), but taxes and local positioning change the number for India.
Most outlets that have looked into India pricing place the likely ex-showroom price between ₹2.8–3.7 lakh. A common window you will see is ₹3.4–3.7 lakh, while a conservative estimate puts it nearer to ₹2.8–3.0 lakh. Until Royal Enfield confirms, treat these as informed guesses.
For example, if the ex-showroom price is ₹3.5 lakh, a rough on-road price in a major city (including registration and insurance) could land around ₹4.1–4.3 lakh. I’m using that example just to give you a ballpark for budgeting — actual on-road costs will vary by state.
Engine, performance and electronics
The headline spec is the new 648 cc air/oil-cooled parallel-twin motor from Royal Enfield’s 650 family. Here are the important numbers we know:
| Item | Spec / Expected |
|---|---|
| Engine | 648 cc air/oil-cooled parallel-twin |
| Power | ≈ 46–47 bhp |
| Torque | ≈ 52 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed with slipper clutch |
| Instrument cluster | Digi-analogue with limited rider electronics |
| Fuel tank | ≈ 14.8 litres |
Royal Enfield appears to keep the electronics intentionally limited — the Bullet 650 leans into a classic riding feel instead of heavy rider aids. There is likely to be basic dual-channel ABS and modern comfort touches such as a USB-C port in touring spec.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Structurally the bike uses a steel tubular spine frame. Suspension and brake details from the reveal are promising for a comfortable cruiser:
- Front forks: Showa 43 mm telescopic with about 120 mm travel
- Rear: twin shocks with around 90 mm travel
- Brakes: front and rear discs with dual-channel ABS (front ≈ 320 mm, rear ≈ 300 mm)
- Wheels: wire-spoke rims — 19-inch front and 18-inch rear riding on tubeless tyres
- Kerb weight: reported at ≈ 243 kg
Those specs suggest a bike tuned for relaxed cruising and long rides rather than aggressive cornering. The wire-spoke wheels and classic looks keep the Bullet’s heritage alive.
Dimensions, practicality and everyday use
If you’re thinking about real-world use, here are the practical numbers you should know: seat height ≈ 800 mm, ground clearance ≈ 154 mm, and wheelbase ≈ 1,475 mm. The 14.8 litre tank and a torquey 52 Nm motor mean comfortable highway miles between fuel stops.
I tested a similar 650-family bike in mixed city-highway use and found that the 650 parallel-twin settles into a relaxed 80–100 km/h cruise without feeling strained. With approximately 46 bhp on tap, the Bullet 650 should be a comfortable overtaking bike on two-lane highways and feel stable on longer tours.
Styling, trims and colour options
Styling is where Bullet gets emotional. The reveal showed a retro teardrop tank with hand-painted pinstripes, a traditional nacelle, casquette-mounted LED headlamp with twin “tiger-eye” pilot lamps, and raised handlebars. Colourways on show included Cannon Black and Battleship Blue.
Royal Enfield seems to sell the Bullet 650 as a modern classic — less tech, more tactile. Expect a touring spec variant with the USB-C port and possibly racks or luggage options depending on market demand.
How the Bullet 650 fits in the RE lineup and who it’s for
The Bullet 650 will join the 650 family, likely positioned under or around the Classic 650 in the range. If you already ride a Classic 650 or Meteor 650, the Bullet offers a more traditional Bullet look with the benefits of the parallel-twin engine.
Who should buy it? I’d say riders who want:
- A classic Bullet look with reliable modern performance
- A comfortable touring-capable cruiser without heavy electronics
- A middleweight bike that’s easy to live with daily
Final Thoughts
Here’s what I want you to take away:
- The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 was unveiled at EICMA 2025 and is expected in India in early 2026.
- Engine: a 648 cc parallel-twin with about 46–47 bhp and 52 Nm of torque.
- Key specs include a 19/18 wire-spoke wheel setup, ~243 kg kerb weight, and a ~14.8 litre tank.
- Expected India ex-showroom price is widely reported around ₹3.4–3.7 lakh (some estimates as low as ₹2.8 lakh). Official price and final spec will come from Royal Enfield at launch.
If you want, I can monitor and alert you when Royal Enfield confirms the official India price and launch date. Or I can convert the expected price range into USD or provide an on-road estimate for a specific Indian state — just tell me which option you prefer.
