Classic 650 - Spy Shot UK !

The Royal Enfield Classic 650 has finally been spotted in the UK, and these are the first-ever spy shots of what appears to be the production model! The bikes are sporting registered number plates, which, when checked with the UK DVLA, confirm that they’re listed as "Classic 650."
In this video, we take a closer look at the design, drawing comparisons to the beloved Classic 500 and 350, but with modern upgrades like the 650cc twin engine-likely the same one found in the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT. Could this mean an official launch is right around the corner? And wait… is that Royal Enfield's CEO Siddhartha Lal riding one of the bikes himself?
Tune in as we break down everything we know about this highly anticipated model. Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe for more updates on the Classic 650 and other Royal Enfield news!
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[@josevi5835]

Brilliant bike. Love the chromed parts, exhaust, fuel tank, color schemes, foot peg position and how it looks with single seat. The chrome and black colour is stunning!!!

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Fingers crossed they have addressed the Meteor 650 co for tissues 👌🙏

[@Bo-nn1ig]

I absolutely love the 350 J motors calming demeanor. The 650 is more powerful more high speed, and absolutely brilliant- but the single 350 wins over anything in pure charm. And it has plenty plenty of torque.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

I must admit I did love and I do miss my Meteor 350. Easy no worry motorcycling. 🙏

[@yipman214]

It's basically a Shotgun in 650 with a slightly different fuel tank, Front suspension is NOT upside down and hence a slightly different rake angle, different headlight and instrument cluster setup, no alloy wheels and a similar pea shooter exhaust but the pipes are probably borrowed from the Super Meteor 650. A lot of chrome. Looks an okay bike. Love the colours. The only thing I'm hoping for is a different seating setup, unlike the shotgun 650, I'd like to see an option of a non-floating seat with a non-floating pillion seat, maybe even a long single touring seat.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Agree with all, but sadly that rear fender doesn’t look load bearing. So a bolt on pillion system I see coming 😂🙏

[@yipman214]

@@Teacher-T-Thailand I saw that on the spy shots. Somehow the bolt on sub frame looks a bit sleeker than the shotgun’s.

[@jackh1749]

Awesome looking bike T! Thanks for the heads up.. unfortunately won't be joining you tomorrow but next ride for sure. My bike is due for its 500 K tune in and I missed my opportunity to get it in the shop in time. Ride safe and I'm sure it will be a blast!

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

That's RE CM for you. Needs booking in, in advance by at least a week or two. which is annoying because a new owner is going to put 500km on a new bike in no time. It should be auto booked in. Enjoy. Ride safe 😜🙏

[@AAA92040]

Nice! Thanks, I was about to place order SM650, but it seems better to wait for the Classic 650 launch before making a decision.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Depends where you live. UK or India ok. The rest of the world you still may have to wait another year or longer 🙏

[@joshuathomas8529]

That look a lot like the shot gun.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

It will share similar parts for sure, but this is 100% the Classic 650 🙏

[@joshuathomas8529]

@@Teacher-T-Thailand Do you think it will be easier to mount saddle bags and rear racks than the shot gun? How do you think it will be priced?

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

@@joshuathomas8529 I think it will be similarly priced as the Shotgun and 650. But not pillion could sit on that rear fender. So I take it a subframe would need bolting on similar to the Shotgun for a pillion. There will be a race to make a luggage system for the bike lol 🙏

[@petrolhead.corner]

That is exactly how the ShotGun should’ve looked

[@seauryakumar]

It is based on the shotgun

[@bikahjoeUK]

Brilliant news! Well done for this scoop.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Thanks lol 🙏😂

[@davericketts9101]

Just saw another video showing this shot. I think, if you look carefully, you will see 5 Classic 650s here and possibly 6, as there seems to be an extra seat just visible above the fuel tank of the front bike, with the bike hidden by the man on the left. I looked up the number plates on DVLA too 😊

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

I’m inclined to think there are 6 in the photo now lol. I was so mesmerised and eager to get the video out, I did t notice lol. The Meteor 650 promotional video had 6 bikes in it I believe. Can’t wait to get my hands on one 🙏

[@davericketts9101]

@@Teacher-T-Thailand I have a lovely Classic 350 and will not be getting rid of that but I also have a Kawasaki W650 twin and may well be looking to sell that and get a Classic 650, in due course. Can't wait to see one in the flesh.

[@bhawnapal104]

Thanks a ton for sharing such an exciting news!!!!

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

I’m not sure Royal Enfield will be too happy about it, but, too exciting to keep under wraps 😂🙏

[@rover100bunson]

Exhaust is a massive improvement

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Yeah, it really suits the bike, and if it sounds anything like the Shotgun, will be a nice deep throaty noise 🙏

[@silverback3926]

Sweet!!! I cant wait for more detail. I sure hope it will still have a sprung seat. It will take 3 years at to hit the states. Enough tome for me to save some pennies.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

I agree with you 100%. Saving my pennies also 😂🙏

[@rajaakashkumar7099]

If you are planning to buy classic 650 then place an order for another rear shocks . This classic 650 will be at same level as meteor and shotgun in comfort. I have one question about the ground clearance of meteor is that a issue of concern?

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

The Shotgun shocks I found ok. Apparently they are longer. Just that the seat was hard. But mid pegs do help with comfort. I’ve never had a problem with ground clearance. Even after lowering the rear by 20mm

[@DonGoldstein-b7q]

I hope they plan on selling that in the United States 🇺🇸. They’ll be one in my garage next to my R18 for sure.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

The problem is some countries take up to a year to get a model after official release. We are still waiting on the Shotgun here in Thailand, 10 months on! But yes doesn’t it look great. A great pair of bikes 🙏

[@StixDarKlor]

Ah damnit…….the one I’ve been waiting on 🤣 now, do I keep my SM 650 or get the Classic! I loved the 350, such a gorgeous bike.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Have both. That’s what I’m planning 😂🙏

[@Griffindor21]

...nice!!!...just when I am waiting for the delivery of my Super Meteor🤣.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Ha ha ha. Stick with the Meteor. It’s a adventure 😂🙏

[@Griffindor21]

@@Teacher-T-Thailand youre the expert, thanks 👍...looking forward to it. I also got a heel and toe shifter, will let you know how it feels.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

@@Griffindor21 that’s one thing I can’t get here stupidly. I had one on my Meteor 650 and loved it 🙏

[@zukins5003]

I like what RE having been doing the past few years, especially with their 650 engine. Beautiful and looks good in all their current lineups. Definitely can't blame them they are doing many things correct 💯💯 like and subscribe

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

They are. May be I have to try drilling my stock exhausts though 😂🙏

[@domster200]

Very close to what I've been waiting for but tubeless rims would be essential and a sprung saddle ideal.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

I have a friend that turned his chrome spoke wheels on his Interceptor to tubeless tyres. It is possible. I will try and get a video done on the process. 🙏

[@joshuathomas8529]

Do you think the exost would compatible between the shotgun and the super meteor?

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

I would have thought so yes. 👍

[@kejhiekha1579]

Would love to taste these 650 cc classic.. Come soon❤

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Yes me too. It all depends on which country you live in. Looks like the UK is going to be treated first this time 🙏

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Exciting times. I was expecting the release to be early next year. How do they keep churning the bikes out?

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

They are. But something has to give. I don't see touring seats or panniers available for the Meteor 650 any more. Not even the aluminium plated rack. Sad times if some one just bought the Meteor 650 and want those accessories ,🙏

[@christianmouraux7269]

Spot on ! Very exciting news 👍

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Isn’t it just. Can’t wait to get my hands on one 🙏

[@Disposalist]

Any news on a Bullet variant? I know I'm being picky - they are almost identical - but I do slightly prefer the Bullet 350 to the Classic 350, so would love to hear there's a Bullet 650 in the pipeline...

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Like you say, very close variant. Maybe there will be a black version with gold stripes 😂🙏

[@DougBrown-h1n]

Thanks for this TTT. Yep, like you I love the pea-shooter and chrome tank. Is it me, or does the rake look the same as the S Meteor? I'm also wondering what the tubular frame across the shocks and following the fender is about (prototype sari guard? New pannier system on the way?). No clues about the shocking shocks.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Ha ha yes. The rake looks the same as the Meteor 650, but normal forks this time. Hopefully that saves money to improve the rear shocks. They do look longe, like the Shotgun 650 and I had no problems with the . I do hope it’s a low strung seat though. Yes that’s a bag guard on the rear I would say. Probably used to mount cameras. The other bikes don’t have it. Saving my pennies lol 🙏

[@pritam___3811]

Waiting for this Beauty 😍

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Don’t blame you. Looks like RE have been saving the best till last 🙏

[@markoevo]

Its a redressed shot gun , really liking the classic look , maybe a new bike next year

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

No, the Shoutgun was a plunked out Classic 😂😂🙏

[@hellfire8395]

Looks like it is production ready and they will probably going to launch classic 650 in their annual motoverse event at Goa in upcoming November😆 Will u going to join the event ? it's probably a 5 hour flight from Thailand

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

I’d love to go. And I think k you mentioned it to me before. But since watching videos online of previous years, that’s too loud and busy for me. I’m getting too old for such affairs. But to get hands on the bike and ride it I’d be right there 😂🙏

[@johnschroeder2046]

Looks the goods, the writing was on the wall so to speak, when the Shotgun was released, a " punked " test bed if you like. To test the waters for feedback on a Classic version, as it would make no sense if Royal Enfield cram the market with unwanted bikes, the Guerrilla is going really well as the Market demand is there for this style of bike, young and older riders alike seem to want this style of bike. I think the 650 Classic will be a niche demand , riders trading up from the 350 Classic and depending on the Custom availability of parts to make the bike your own , much like Harley's, I think Enfield showed with the Shotgun , they are willing to exploit this along with other players, Hitchcocks etal. I like you , pleased to see it finally, proven drive train, proof will be in the riding , like the Shotgun which I enjoyed. All the best to you and Mrs T.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Many thanks. I think they have chosen UK, because they know we appreciate a classic style bike, harking back to when Royal Enfields were made in UK. I doubt I will see one here in Thailand for a couple of years. The Shotgun in only now arriving. 🙏

[@felixVanDiemen]

Wow! Thanks for this 😊

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Only spotted yesterday. Could resist making the video 🙏 Thanks 🙏

[@joetocchio9666]

Unfortunately RE is rehashing the current models with some poorly done modifications. Couldn't the exhaust be straightened out such as on the Classic? M bars? I love my RE s but nothing new has been offered for a while.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

They are certainly churning out lots of different styles and colour options. It’s just sad that I’m struggling to get something as basic as brake pads and air filters for my Meteor 650.

[@sagarthapa3765]

Looking great!

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Doesn’t it just. Exciting times 😎🙏

[@teamtempest844]

500...350... Just bring back decent colours... battle green, desert sand, chrome red... not signals or horrible Masala red!

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Chrome red would do it for me 😂🙏

[@rahulshaji3360]

Time to update my classic 350 ha ha ha

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Don’t sell it. You’ll regret it. 😂🙏

[@techexplored]

Looks like a bigger fuel tank than classic 350. So you will be seated into the bike instead of sitting on the bike.... Lets see how this sweet bike features !!!

[@roberthambly9926]

Let's hope so.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

It’s coming 🙏

[@MOTORCELTIC]

La même tout en noir comme le tout premier Standard 👌💕

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

🙏

[@lukeoverthere1364]

Let’s hope they have nice central gauges or at least a central guage rather than the awful off centre ones. Something like the triumph t120 would be whoopy doo dad

[@o00scorpion00o]

Yes absolutely, I agree 100% on the gauges, speedo etc. I hate with a passion TFT displays on so called classis bikes or any bikes, Triumph do it beautifully ! Honda these days are churning up some stomach churning bikes and they all look the same and big TFT screens, look at the so called Deauville replacement, the NT1100, it's hideous with that TFT dash and it's just a different African twin, all Honda bikes look the same, they're sport this and sport touring that, a lot of bike manufacturers now are the same. Honda's Cub 125 looks good but they went too modern with the Speedo and the keyless start.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

I have a feeling it will be similar to the 350. I just hope there is a Rev counter fitted this time 👌🙏

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@Teacher-T-Thailand A rev counter would be sweet !

[@Richard-vk4ck]

Beautiful bloody bike ❤

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Saving the best till last looks like 👌🙏

[@markjacobs3956]

Trust the guy who couldn't get a Himalayan off the sidestand. Mmkay.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

The amount of videos I’ve seen people falling off that bike at low speed is shocking. Even Joe Ryan lately. Too top heavy like I said in the video. But go for you it must be fine.

[@markjacobs3956]

I have been watching Joe Ryan's videos religiously and he's not complained about the new himalayan. I have been riding one in Colorado for 2000 miles now on all surfaces. No complaints here either.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

@@markjacobs3956 it’s a nice looking sturdy bike, and great value, like most Royal Enfields. But I will avoid it like the plague from now on. It’s only just arrived in Thailand, and I was offered a test ride. I politely declined. 😂🙏.

[@markjacobs3956]

KZbinrs who give a review on a bike after riding it 100Ks are not credible, let alone ones that don't even ride the bike, yet give their opinion based on those who've ridden a bike 100k. I volunteer to uncrate bikes at North America's largest volume Royal Enfield dealer. I will tell you you do not know what you are talking about but everyone is entitled to their opinion... but please make it after you have accurate information or have actually ridden the bike more than 1000 K's. One of our customers has put 13000 K's on a new Himalayan in less than a month with no issues I have been beating mine to death in Colorado for the same amount of time. No issues. I don't have a KZbin channel. But the other guy does. Go to Forgotten Motorcycles Channel. Cheers.

[@artiecisneros4691]

What brand of tank bag is on your bike?

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Well spotted. Trip Machine tank and tail bag. The new updated model. Putting it to the test, and it will feature in a video very soon. 🙏

[@artiecisneros4691]

​@@Teacher-T-Thailandthank you, I'll look them up.

[@Richard-r1x7d]

Tanks too high at the front

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Looks fine to me 🤞🙏

[@geraldwoodcock2333]

A 500cc 30bhp single please

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

👌🤞🙏

[@cascarification]

Si es igual de pesada que la shotgun la descartaré , entiendo que tienen poco plástico pero 241 kilos para 47cv .. como mucho 220 kilos

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Hopefully the same weight and turning circle and better suspension like the Interceptor. That would be perfect 🙏

[@geraldscott4302]

They can't be real. I don't see any FLAT BLACK.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Ha ha. I’m sure there will be. 🙏

[@chandanmallick6211]

To compete with bsa 650

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Yes I suppose. Not hearing good things about the BSA though.

[@KevinDaken]

Looks like a Suzuki New Model, a new colour and stickers, and there's next year's new model. There's far too much crossover between RE's 350 & 650 "Models". They need a 500cc model between the 350 & 650. The Himalayan & Guerilla 450's are not that bike, as they're in a different market segment. eg modern not retro / traditional. Old school Triumphs had a better match with their 500 & 650 twins features, price and performance.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

A 500 twin would be nice from RE, but I think that’s it. 350, 450, and 650. They have done well over the ,last few years 🙏

[@BelfordSyndrome]

Nice looking bike but I can do with out the horrible beats

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

The beats? My background music you mean?

[@damp5900]

❤

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

🙏

[@Lee-70ish]

Enfields colour schemes are for me way out in front of the bland brigade

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

I’m not sure about the Guerrilla, but I suppose that’s aimed at younger riders? 🙏

[@ashleyhouse9690]

Is the Interceptor not classic enough for some people?

[@JIMWSMITH]

Your missing the point completely.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Not with those foot pegs no lol. But the Interceptor is iconic on its own. The Classic needs a retro classic look, and it looks like they’ve nailed it. 🙏

[@corneilcorneil]

Ok, you sale your SM to me and you buy the Classic...

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Ha ha. How about a Honda Steed 600 Bobber? 😂🙏

[@corneilcorneil]

@@Teacher-T-Thailand I have a Vulcan 900 Classic with Fat Boy rims, easy to bobber and V twin sound.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

@@corneilcorneil nice. I’d keep that if I were you 🙏

[@corneilcorneil]

@@Teacher-T-Thailand I have 2 pieces. One was in Malaysia whenncovid kicked in and the borders closed. I returned by plain (only option that time) in december 2020 and had to leave my bike in Malaysia. Because nobody knew how long the situation would continiue, i bought a similar 2nd hand model. Now i gona sell one and replace it with a flying benchood. 🤪