Royal Enfield pushes Bullet nameplate into 650cc premium segment at Rs 3.65 lakh

Eicher Motors-owned Royal Enfield has extended its iconic Bullet badge into the 650cc category, launching the Bullet 650 at Rs 3.65 lakh ex-showroom. The bike packs a 647.95cc engine producing 47 bhp and 52.3 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox, and arrives in Cannon Black and India-exclusive Battleship Blue across dealerships.

— Source publishedThu, 28 May, 2026, 17:07 IST·First seen Thu, 28 May, 2026, 18:11 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Royal Enfield launched the Bullet 650 in India at Rs 3.65 lakh ex-showroom, marking the Bullet nameplate's entry into the premium 650cc segment. Available in

Key facts

  • Rs 3.65 lakh ex-showroom
  • 647.95cc engine
  • 47 bhp
  • 52.3 Nm torque
  • 6-speed gearbox

Why this matters

The move signals RE is doubling down on organic brand-stretch over M&A to climb the displacement ladder, narrowing the white space for any acquirer or JV partner eyeing the Indian premium-classic niche.