2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 First Look

Man, these guys never quit. Remember when we said we thought Royal Enfield had squeezed every possible bike genre out of its versatile 650 twin engine platform? Well we were wrong, ‘cause here comes the new 2025 Classic 650, another model that sources the brand’s 650cc parallel-twin engine for its foundation. With EICMA 2024 as its showcase, the Classic 650 makes no bones about the fact that it trades heavily on the recognizable silhouette of RE’s past Classic models—bikes that formed the better part of the brand’s identity for over 50 years.

While those older bikes were primarily of the 300, 350, and 500cc single-cylinder variety (an updated Classic 350 launched recently), the Classic 650 doubles down on its motivation with the 650 parallel twin while carrying forward the iconic “frame-loop” that connects it to the original Classic.

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The Classic model is one of Enfield’s more enduring nameplates, so it’s not surprising that from afar it looks almost identical to the current Classic 350, especially from the front. The old-school aesthetics include a vintage-style round LED headlight, a nicely sculpted fuel tank, elegantly curved fenders, and a 19/18 wire-spoked wheel combo, all paying homage to the Classics of yore.

Polished aluminum and chrome cover the headlamp unit and front indicators, but there are some hints of modernity, with shorter, sportier fenders and proportions that better match the angled twin motor. The tires are wider too, and maybe it’s the airier proportions on the 650—the fuel tank is larger and the wheelbase is longer—but all those retro elements seem to flow better on the new bike than on the 350; even the side panels look more sculptural. All those styling cues and bodywork add up though; the Classic 650 tips the scales at 536 pounds, making it the heaviest Enfield today.

Enfield calls this model all-new, but there are no mechanical changes to the Classic’s 648cc parallel-twin engine, and other key components also migrate over from the Shotgun and Super Meteor, with the same main frame also holding the Classic’s dual seats with the option of pillion seat and rack removal.

Suspension components are familiar too, though the vanilla 43mm fork is right side up on the Classic and offers no adjustability, likely to better match the bike’s theme. Out back are the same dual twin-tube shocks with 3.5 inches of travel, and the Classic is also fitted with a 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels wearing street rubber. The six-speed gearbox and slip and assist clutch make the journey from those other 650s as well, with no change to the sprocket sizes, though we hear the gearing is slightly revised.

As on the other bikes, you get full LED lighting here, and the Classic 650 rolls with the updated analog/LCD display with gear position indicator and Tripper unit included as standard.

There are four variants being offered, with the only difference between them being the color scheme. And some of those liveries are pretty nostalgic, harkening back to the hues last seen on the Classic 500. You’ll be able to choose from Teal, Vallam Red, Bruntingthorpe Blue, and Black Chrome, and the 2025 Classic 650 will first be available in the UK, Italy, France, Spain, and Germany, with the bike coming to North American markets in early 2025. Prices in the UK start at 6,499 pounds (for the red and blue options).