While the Bullet 650 shares most of the components with the Classic 650, it has a completely different vibe to it. Let's take a deep dive with the help of images:

Looks

The bike carries a similar design to the smaller Bullet 350, which is quite neat, subtle and vintage. There are a few visual changes, like the taller handlebar, a squared-off rear fender, and a single-piece seat, that make it different from the Classic 650. While the overall design is not loud, it will surely grab a lot of attention.

Details:

• Misses on the iconic rectangular taillight

• Features hand-painted golden pinstripes

• Gets golden 3D emblems on the tank and side panels

Colour

The bike is available in two elegant colours: Cannon Black (which is iconic to Bullet) and the India-exclusive Battleship Blue. There's no denying that it looks drop-dead gorgeous in the Black paint scheme. However, the new Battleship Blue does give the bike a royal touch. Both colours have sparkles mixed in the paint, which look quite good under sunlight. OurBullet 650 colours explainer covers everything about its colour scheme.

Details:

• Gets limited colour options

• The quality of paint is great

Engine And Performance

It shares the same 648cc parallel-twin engine as all the other Royal Enfield 650s. It makes 47PS and 52.3Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with an assist-and-slipper clutch. There's a healthy spread of torque throughout the rev range, and the throttle response is smooth, giving a relaxing riding experience.

Details:

• Smooth engine offers minimal vibrations

• Cruises comfortably at 120kmph

Features

The Bullet 650 gets a simple yet useful set of features. It gets an analogue speedometer and an LCD inset, which shows all required information, along with a tripper navigation pod as standard. It also gets an adjustable front brake and clutch lever and a USB charging port. Rider safety aids include a dual-channel ABS. We have explained all the features of Bullet 650 here.

Details:

• Minimal but essential rider aids

• Tubeless spoke wheels are a major miss

Underpinnings

The bike rides on a 19-inch front with a 100-section tyre and an 18-inch rear tyre with a 140-section. It gets a telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers with 120mm and 90mm of wheel travel, respectively. Seat height is quite accessible at 800mm, and the bike weighs a whopping 243kg kerb. Braking is handled by a 320mm disc at the front and a 300mm disc at the rear.

Details:

• Weighs the same as Classic 650

• Has a massive 14.8-litre fuel tank capacity