How much weight will the Bullet 650 add to its handling versus other 650 twins?
The Royal Enfield Bullet is very heavy, which makes for a stable ride, but makes it less playful in the city. As the new Bullet 650 transitions to a 650cc engine, there is talk of how much heavier the new Bullet 650 might be than the 350cc bike or other 650 twin bikes like the Interceptor and Continental GT. This extra weight, however, could affect everything from low speed maneuverability to highway stability. Some riders are anxious as to how it will perform in tight city traffic, and others are excited to see what planted, confidence inspiring ride this will provide on the open road. How the Bullet 650 will perform in different riding conditions will depend on the balance between weight, power and chassis design.
In the city it'll probably be a bit of a tank but that's part of the Bullet charm. It’s great for cruising, but not so good for tight turns.
I think it'll be a more nimble platform than people expect. The 650 engine is pretty smooth, and RE has been improving their chassis design.
In fact, the weight may actually help on highways. With the extra power, more stability at high speed is always good.
In parking lots, it’s gonna be a pain to maneuver. I hope at least they give it a good turning radius to compensate.
If you’re buying a Bullet you’re not looking at a lightweight flickable bike anyway. The experience is part of the heft.
It makes me worried it'll be too top heavy. Adding more weight up high would make the 350 a real handful sometimes.
Perhaps they’ll have some lighter materials to use to keep the weight down. Something like a aluminum swingarm or something would help a lot.
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How much weight will the Bullet 650 add to its handling versus other 650 twins?
07 January 2025 11:46
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