Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs Royal Enfield Classic 650
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 and Royal Enfield Classic 650 are both cruiser bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,736 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 1 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Bullet 650
The Bullet 650 starts ₹2,736 lower (₹3,64,856 against ₹3,67,592), about ₹90 a month less on a standard loan.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Warranty
Classic 650
Classic 650 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Bullet 650.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Bullet 650 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is highway touring
- your priority is twin-cylinder upgrade
Buy the Classic 650 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is highway touring
- your priority is twin-cylinder upgrade
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Bullet 650 | Classic 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,64,856 | ₹3,67,592 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹4,16,800 | ₹4,19,800 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldBullet 650 | Royal EnfieldClassic 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,64,856 | ₹3,67,592 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹11,570 | ₹11,660 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 648.0 cc | 648.0 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled | 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 46.4 bhp | 46.4 bhp |
| Torque | 52.3 Nm | 52.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 26 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 157 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 243 kg | 243 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 L | 14.7 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 154 mm | 154 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm | 1475 mm |
| Length | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
| Width | 830 mm | 892 mm |
| Height | 1155 mm | 1137 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork 43mm | Telescopic Fork 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock Absorber | Twin Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-R19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R18 | 140/70-R18 |
Bullet 650 vs Classic 650: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Bullet 650 or the Classic 650?
- The Bullet 650 is cheaper by ₹2,736 at the base variant (₹3,64,856 against ₹3,67,592 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Bullet 650 and Classic 650 in Delhi?
- About ₹3,000: roughly ₹4,16,800 for the Bullet 650 and ₹4,19,800 for the Classic 650, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
