Royal Enfield has launched the Classic 650 125th Anniversary Edition, also called the Classic 650 Hypershift, at Rs 4.26 lakh (ex-showroom). The company will make only 125 units for each key market, including India. Registrations opened on 16 October 2026 at 2pm and close on 28 October 2026, which Royal Enfield calls the sale day. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November.
What's New
The changes are cosmetic. According to Royal Enfield's announcement, as carried in trade reports, the edition adds:
- a Hypershift paint finish that shifts between red, green and gold as light moves across the tank;
- a gold-finished 125-year crest on the teardrop tank;
- special badging on the side panels;
- hand-painted pinstripes.
The usual Classic 650 shape stays: teardrop tank, nacelle-mounted headlamp, spoke wheels, rounded bodywork and twin exhausts.
Specifications
| Item | Detail |
| Engine | 648cc, air-cooled, parallel-twin |
| Power | About 47bhp (one report gives 46.39bhp) |
| Torque | 52.3Nm |
| Gearbox | Six-speed |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, right-side-up |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock absorbers, 90mm travel |
| Wheels | 19-inch front, 18-inch rear, spoke |
| Fuel tank | 14.7 litres |
| Kerb weight | 243kg |
The engine and mechanicals are the same as on the standard Classic 650 and are shared with the Interceptor 650. The chassis is derived from the Super Meteor 650, but the Classic uses a right-side-up fork where the Super Meteor has an upside-down unit, and its rear shocks have 90mm of travel against 101mm.
Price and Variants
There is a single version.
| Motorcycle | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Classic 650 125th Anniversary Edition | Rs 4.26 lakh (Rs 4,25,589 in one report) |
| Classic 650, base colours (Vallam Red, Bruntingthorpe Blue) | Rs 3.68 lakh |
| Classic 650, Black Chrome | Rs 3.82 lakh |
| Super Meteor 650 | Rs 4.39 lakh |
Going by these listed prices, the Anniversary Edition costs about Rs 58,000 more than the base Classic 650 and about Rs 44,000 more than the Black Chrome. One page lists the standard Classic 650 as starting at Rs 3.61 lakh, which does not match the variant prices above, so confirm the current price list with a dealer.
Rivals and Alternatives
The reports we reviewed name no direct rival for this edition, and a limited run with unchanged mechanicals is aimed at collectors, not at buyers comparing power figures. The closest alternatives are inside Royal Enfield's own line-up. The standard Classic 650 gives the same engine and shape for roughly Rs 44,000 to Rs 58,000 less. The Super Meteor 650, at Rs 4.39 lakh, is the most expensive 650 in the range and uses an upside-down fork.
How to Get One
Registrations are open until 28 October 2026. Royal Enfield describes that date as the day sales begin, and buyers who secure one of the 125 units then should get deliveries from November. With such a small number, the allocation process matters more than the price, so check the registration terms on Royal Enfield's website or at a dealership before paying anything.
Our Take
If you want a Classic 650 that few other riders will have, the Anniversary Edition is the only way to get it, and the premium pays for the paint and the crest. If you just want the bike, the standard Classic 650 is the same machine for less. Buyers who care about the ride should note that the edition does not offer anything extra on the road. For more on how Royal Enfield's best-sellers fared last month, see our September two-wheeler sales ranking.
Sources: Royal Enfield's announcement of the 125th Anniversary Edition, as carried in trade reports; standard Classic 650 and Super Meteor 650 prices as listed in the launch reports.
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