2026 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 – First Look
93 years of history
First produced in 1932, the Royal Enfield Bullet lays claim to being the oldest motorcycle in continuous production. Throughout that run, however, the Bullet has remained powered by overhead valve Singles, displacing either 346cc or 499cc.
After 93 years,the Bullet is adopting a new engine configuration, and its largest displacement yet, receiving the air/oil-cooled 650cc SOHC Parallel-Twin that Royal Enfield employs across several models including the Bear, the Shotgun, and the Classic 650. For the Bullet 650, Royal Enfield claims a peak output of 46.4 hp at 7,250 rpm and 38.6 lb-ft. at 5,650 rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed transmission and a slipper clutch.
Besides the larger engine, the newest Bullet stays close to its lineage. It still employs a steel tubular spine frame, a bench seat, a round headlight nacelle, winged badge, and gold pin-striping.
Showa provides the 43mm telescopic fork and twin rear shocks. The 19-inch front wheel is fitted with a single 320mm disc and a two-piston caliper, while the 18-inch rear wheel uses a single 300mm disc and twin-piston caliper. A dual-channel anti-lock braking system comes standard.
The 2026 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 will be produced in Canon Black and Battleship Blue, though only the black option will be offered in North America and Europe. Expect to see the Bullet 650 in showrooms some time in 2026, with pricing starting at $7,499.
2026 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Specifications | |
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Engine Type | Air-cooled Parallel-Twin cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC |
Bore x Stroke | 78 mm x 67.8 mm |
Displacement | 647.95cc |
Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
Horsepower | 46.4 hp at 7,250 rpm (claimed) |
Torque | 38.6 lb-ft. at 5,650 rpm |
Starting System | Electric start |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wetsump with pump driven oil delivery |
Clutch | Wet multi plate |
Gearbox | 6-Speed constant mesh |
Fuel Supply | Fuel Injection |
Frame | Steel Tubular Spine Frame |
Front Suspension | 43mm telescopic fork; 4.7 inches of travel |
Rear suspension | Twin Shock; 3.5 inches of travel. |
Front Tire | 100/90-19" |
Rear Tire | 140/70 R18 |
Front Brakes | Hydraulic disc brake, single 320 mm disc, twin piston floating caliper |
Rear Brakes | Hydraulic disc brake, single 300 mm disc, twin piston floating caliper |
ABS | Dual Channel |
Wheelbase | 58.1 inches |
Ground Clearance | 6.1 inches |
Length | 91.3 inches |
Width | 35.1 inches |
Height | 44.8 inches |
Seat Height | 31.5 inches |
Fuel Capacity | 3.9 gallons |
Curb Weight | 536 pounds (claimed) |
2026 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 First Look Gallery
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Not interested, another no excuse choice of wheel sizes, and a saddle height that is no fun at all, I have not bought a new motorcycle in 20 years, eventually someone will figure out what was so right about a 1986 Yamaha XV1100 geometry for street use
The article mentions showrooms.
Where? Ghosts around here.