Royal Enfield’s famed 650 twin platform has been a big hit ever since the Interceptor and Continental GT came out. With the Shotgun 650 launching at the turn of the year, rumors were rife of upcoming models on this platform.

With the new Classic 650, Royal Enfield has unveiled their 6th 650cc motorcycle with more offerings to come in the future.

While the Classic 650 retains the same design ethos as its popular 350cc sibling, Royal Enfield has made sure that it looks more imposing with bigger body panels. The quality levels are just like all modern Royal Enfield motorcycles – upmarket. The top-notch finish of chrome and body paint speak of the attention to detail by the brand.

I spent a full day riding Royal Enfield’s all-new Classic 650, a bike which encompasses class, elegance and all things retro

After many sightings in the past, Royal Enfield has finally revealed the Classic 650 Twin. This is the latest model that Royal Enfield has plonked its much-loved 648cc motor into and its styling is very similar to the company’s bestseller - the Classic 350.

The motorcycle is essentially based on the Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650 but gets a host of elements that are unique to it.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 stays true to its retro design with a teardrop fuel tank, spoked rims and a neutral riding triangle. All the lighting elements are circular while the main headlamp is an LED unit.

I vividly remember my first dalliance with the charming Royal Enfield Classic 350 – our then long-termer when I was just an intern. It was early July, and I was riding to Mumbai from Pune with the monsoon in full swing.