Royal Enfield Begins Bullet 650 Dispatches, Launch Imminent

Royal Enfield has begun dispatching the Bullet 650, extending its 650cc premium lineup. CEO Govindarajan flagged FY26 sales above 1.1M units, 20% international growth, and capacity scaling to 1.64M by July en route to 2M, with 1 in 3 buyers now under 25.

— Source publishedSat, 23 May, 2026, 11:38 IST·First seen Sat, 23 May, 2026, 12:35 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Royal Enfield has begun dispatches of the Bullet 650, signalling an imminent launch that extends its 650cc premium portfolio. CEO Govindarajan confirmed strong

Key facts

  • 650cc
  • 1.1 million motorcycles FY26
  • 20% international growth
  • 1.64 million units capacity by July
  • 2 million units planned capacity
  • 1 in 3 customers under 25

Why this matters

650cc lineup expansion plus aggressive international growth signals a window to evaluate overseas distribution tie-ups, EV-adjacent acquisitions, or component supplier lock-ins ahead of the 2M-unit build-out.