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Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs Triumph Bonneville T40

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Royal Enfield Classic 650
Triumph Bonneville T40

Royal Enfield

Classic 650

From ₹3.68 Lakh

Full Classic 650 page Change

Triumph

Bonneville T40

From ₹2.8 Lakh

Full Bonneville T40 page Change
Royal Enfield Classic 650Classic 650 Hotrod · ₹3.68 Lakh
Triumph Bonneville T40Bonneville T40 · ₹2.8 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Classic 650: ₹3.68 Lakh Bonneville T40: ₹2.8 Lakh (ahead) Bonneville T40 ₹87,593 cheaper
Braking Classic 650: Dual-channel ABS Bonneville T40: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Mileage Classic 650: Not published Bonneville T40: 27 kmpl Claimed
Power Classic 650: 46.39 bhp (ahead) Bonneville T40: 29 PS Torque 52.3 vs 31.2 Nm
Weight Classic 650: 243 kg Bonneville T40: 195 kg Seat height 800 vs 790 mm
Versions Classic 650: 3 (ahead) Bonneville T40: 2

Pick the Classic 650 for more power and more versions.

Pick the Bonneville T40 for the lower price and cornering abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹3.68 Lakh
₹2.8 Lakh
On-road in
₹4.18 Lakh
₹3.15 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹11,117 a month
₹8,357 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
46.39 bhp
29 PS
Torque
52.3 Nm
31.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
27 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
Triumph
Model
Not listed
Bonneville T40 and Bonneville T40 Black
Body Type
Not listed
Modern classic motorcycle
Ex-showroom Price (Delhi)
Not listed
Rs 2,79,999 for both
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Riding Modes
Not listed
5: Road, Rain, Eco, Rider A and Rider B
Booking
Not listed
Rs 4,999, fully refundable
Deliveries
Not listed
From mid November 2026
Service Interval
Not listed
16,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months, whichever comes first

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
648 cc
349 cc (89.0 mm bore x 56.1 mm stroke)
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, 270° crank
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-valve, DOHC
Bore x Stroke
78.0 mm x 67.8 mm
Not listed
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
12.1:1
Cooling
Air / Oil Cooled
Not listed
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Not listed
Fuel System
Not listed
Bosch electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Exhaust
Not listed
Stainless twin-skin header with stainless steel silencer (peashooter)
Final Drive
Not listed
X-ring chain
Fuel Consumption
Not listed
3.7 l/100 km (about 27 kmpl), Triumph's EU test figure

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Wire-Spoke Wheels (19-inch Front / 18-inch Rear)
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19 Tube-type
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-R18 Tube-type
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
Single 310 mm fixed disc, twin-piston axial caliper
Rear Brake
Not listed
Single 255 mm fixed disc, single-piston floating caliper
ABS
Not listed
Optimised Cornering ABS (lean-sensitive)
Front Wheel
Not listed
Spoked, aluminium rim, 18 x 2.75 in, tubed
Rear Wheel
Not listed
Spoked, aluminium rim, 17 x 4.25 in, tubed
Front Tyre
Not listed
100/90-18
Rear Tyre
Not listed
150/70 R17

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm Showa Telescopic Fork with chrome shroud nacelle (120 mm travel)
43 mm forks, 130 mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension
Twin Showa rear shock absorbers (5-step preload adjustable, 90 mm travel)
Twin shocks with preload adjustment, 130 mm wheel travel
Frame Type
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Frame
Not listed
Wheelbase
1475 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
154 mm
Not listed
Frame
Not listed
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel
Swingarm
Not listed
Twin-sided, steel
Rake
Not listed
25.4 degrees

Dimensions

Length
2200 mm
Not listed
Width
820 mm
Not listed
Height
1120 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
800 mm
790 mm (770 mm with the accessory low seat)
Kerb Weight
243 kg
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 L (Reserve 3.0 L)
14.5 L
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,418 mm
Handlebar Width
Not listed
818 mm
Height Without Mirrors
Not listed
1,081 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
165 mm
Weight (wet, ready to ride)
Not listed
195 kg

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digi-Analogue Instrument Cluster with LCD inset & standard Tripper Navigation
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Tripper Navigation with Google Maps Bluetooth pairing)
Not listed
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Tripper Pod)
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C port on handlebar)
Not listed
Display
Not listed
4 in circular, bonded, full-colour TFT with Triumph Navigation
Heritage Mode
Not listed
Switches the dash to an analogue-style dial
Connectivity
Not listed
Phone and music control and full map navigation through the Triumph Navigation app

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Optimised Cornering Traction Control
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Yes, standard
Emergency Deceleration Warning
Not listed
Yes, flashes the rear light under heavy braking
Indicators
Not listed
Self-cancelling
USB Charging
Not listed
USB-C port
Centre Stand
Not listed
Standard
Accessories
Not listed
Low and comfort seats, back rest, radiator cover, sump guard, engine bars, luggage and bullet LED indicators

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with integrated Tiger Eye pilot lights
Round full LED with signature daytime running light; switches from DRL to dipped beam automatically in low light
Taillight
Full LED retro tail lamp
Not listed
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Chrome bullet style
Not listed
Lighting
Not listed
Full LED, including indicators and backlit switch cubes

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-piece stepped saddle with removable pillion seat and teardrop tank
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed
Seat
Not listed
Classic ribbed bench seat in black with the Triumph wordmark
Low Seat Option
Not listed
Accessory low seat in black or brown, 770 mm
Fuel Tank
Not listed
14.5 L teardrop tank with rubber knee pads and a metal three-bar badge

Choice

Versions
3 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹3.68 Lakh – ₹3.82 Lakh
₹2.8 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Classic 650 Hotrod₹3.68 Lakh Bonneville T40₹2.8 Lakh Bonneville T40 ₹87,593 less

On-road price by city

Classic 650 Classic 650 Hotrod against Bonneville T40 Bonneville T40

CityClassic 650Bonneville T40Gap
Mumbai₹4.33 Lakh₹3.26 LakhBonneville T40 ₹1.07 lakh less
Pune₹4.33 Lakh₹3.26 LakhBonneville T40 ₹1.07 lakh less
New Delhi₹4.18 Lakh₹3.15 LakhBonneville T40 ₹1.04 lakh less
Bengaluru₹4.55 Lakh₹3.43 LakhBonneville T40 ₹1.13 lakh less
Chennai₹4.33 Lakh₹3.26 LakhBonneville T40 ₹1.07 lakh less
Hyderabad₹4.55 Lakh₹3.43 LakhBonneville T40 ₹1.13 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹4.11 Lakh₹3.09 LakhBonneville T40 ₹1.02 lakh less
Kolkata₹4.26 Lakh₹3.2 LakhBonneville T40 ₹1.06 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Classic 650 or the Bonneville T40?

The Bonneville T40, by ₹87,593 on the versions compared here: Classic 650 Classic 650 Hotrod at ₹3.68 Lakh against Bonneville T40 Bonneville T40 at ₹2.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹4.18 Lakh against ₹3.15 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Classic 650 Classic 650 Hotrod makes 46.39 bhp and 52.3 Nm and the Bonneville T40 Bonneville T40 makes 29 PS and 31.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹11,117 a month for the Classic 650 and ₹8,357 for the Bonneville T40, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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