Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 and Bajaj CNG Bike are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Classic 650 costs ₹2,63,355 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 253% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Classic 650 and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹2,63,355 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹3,67,592), about ₹8,350 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 26 kmpl. That is roughly ₹24,938 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Classic 650
Classic 650 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 191 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Classic 650
Classic 650 adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 94 kg lighter and taller in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Classic 650.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Classic 650 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is highway touring
- your priority is twin-cylinder upgrade
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Classic 650 | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,67,592 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹4,19,800 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,73,985 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹20,152 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹6,48,937 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldClassic 650 | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,67,592 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹11,660 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 648.0 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 46.4 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 52.3 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 26 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 157 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 243 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.7 L | — |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 154 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | 2350 mm | — |
| Width | 892 mm | — |
| Height | 1137 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork 43 mm | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock Absorber | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R18 | 120/70-16 |
Classic 650 vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Classic 650 or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹2,63,355 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹3,67,592 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Classic 650 or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 26 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Classic 650 and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹3,00,400: roughly ₹4,19,800 for the Classic 650 and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹6,48,937 for the Classic 650 and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹4,44,510 ahead.
