If you’re looking for a cruiser that feels like a relic but rides like a modern twin, the new Classic 650 Hypershift might be the ticket—only if you’re after a paint that dances in the sun.
The bike goes in at ₹4.26 lakh ex‑showroom, ₹58,000 above the base Hotrod and ₹43,500 above the top‑tier Black Chrome. For context, the regular Classic 650 starts at ₹3.68 lakh, making the Hypershift a 15 % premium.
Under the hood it’s identical to the standard 647.95 cc parallel‑twin: 46.4 hp at 7,250 rpm, 52.3 Nm at 5,650 rpm, and a six‑speed gearbox with electric start. The top speed is listed at 157 km/h, a figure that the Hypershift shares because the mechanics are unchanged.
Fuel economy sits at 31 kmpl ARAI‑rated; with the 14.8‑litre tank that’s roughly 460 km of paper range. Real‑world numbers will dip a bit, but the figures give you a baseline for planning long rides.
The real draw is the colour‑shifting paint—red, green, gold over a brass base—that only 125 units will receive. It’s a visual nod to Royal Enfield’s early days and a status symbol for collectors. Warranty stays at 36 months or 40,000 km, the same as the regular model, so the extra cost is purely aesthetic.
Bookings opened in August and the bike will roll out across India in October, with dealers in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai taking the lead. Keep an eye on the launch events; the brand often pairs limited editions with special test‑ride sessions that can secure a slot faster than the regular lineup.