Will the Bullet 650's engine character be anything like the iconic thump of the 350?
The thump of the Royal Enfield Bullet 350's single cylinder engine is a highly recognizable sound and feel of the motorcycle. The noise is not all of it, of course, but the low end torque and the way the engines pulses hit you through the entire bike. Since the Bullet 650 is now moving to a parallel twin 650cc engine there is a lot of interest, and concern, in how the engine character of the Bullet 650 will compare. Will it have any of that signature Bullet feel, or will it be entirely different to ride? It’s a worry to some purists that the Bullet will lose its soul by losing the thump, and others are looking forward to a smoother and more powerful ride. Royal Enfield's tuning of the 650 twin for the Bullet could have a big part to play in whether it wins over old fans or new riders.
It's never going to have the thump of the 350. That's just physics. The parallel twin is gonna be smoother, and less characterful.
They'll tune it a bit more characterful than the Interceptor I reckon. Perhaps a louder exhaust and some engineered vibration to make it feel Bullet like.
Sad to lose the thump, but extra power and smoothness of the 650 will more than make up for it on long rides.
A 650 single would be what they should do. Add more power, keep the thump. Best of both worlds.
A Bullet that doesn’t shake my fillings loose, I’m excited for that. The 350 was cool, but after long trips that vibration was old.
Without that distinctive sound, it’s gonna be weird hearing a Bullet. It's a half of the bike's personality.
They might have some clever engineering that will make it sound unique. It’s possible, Triumph did it with the Bobber.
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