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In recent years, Royal Enfield's Bullet, a model name that debuted in 1932, has only been available in a 350 configuration. For 2026, the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 joins the lineup, powered by the 648cc parallel-Twin found in the INT 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650, Classic 650, Bear 650, and Shotgun 650.  

In terms of appearance and specifications, the Bullet 650 appears almost identical to the Classic 650 that was announced at the EICMA show in Italy last year, with the only noticeable differences being the shape of the rear fender and seat. However, the Classic 650 is not available in the U.S., at least for now, while Royal Enfield says the Bullet 650 will come to North America in 2026. 

The 648cc parallel-Twin powering the new Bullet has a compression ratio of 9.5:1, max power of 46.4 hp at 7,250 rpm, and max torque of 38.6 lb-ft at 5,650 rpm. It comes with a 6-speed transmission and a slipper clutch. 

The bike has a tubular-steel spine frame and Showa suspension, including a 43mm telescopic fork and twin rear shocks. It rides on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, and brakes include a single 2-piston floating front caliper pinching a 320mm disc and a 2-piston floating rear caliper on a 300mm disc. ABS is standard. 

Dimensions include a wheelbase of 58 inches, a seat height of 31.5 inches, and a curb weight of 536 lb. The fuel tank holds 3.9 gallons. 

True to Royal Enfield's usual design philosophy, the Bullet 650 leans on nostalgia. It's recognized by its hand-painted pinstripes, winged badge on the teardrop fuel tank and side covers, and a bench seat. It offers an upright riding position. The instrument cluster includes an LCD screen for fuel level, trip meters, gear position, and service reminders, and a USB-C port is included. 

While other markets will see a Battleship Blue color option for the Bullet 650, North America and Europe will only have access to the Cannon Black color, with gold accents and 3D badge. MSRP is $7,499. Visit the Royal Enfield website for more information.  

Check out more new bikes in Rider's 2026 Motorcycle Buyers Guide 

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