Will the Classic 650 be as modifiable as its 350cc sibling is?

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This is one of the main draws of the Royal Enfield Classic series: copious aftermarket support and the ability to easily customize your bike. It’s no secret that the Classic 350 has been the subject of countless custom builds ranging from minor aesthetic tweaks to radical alteration. The introduction of the Classic 650 has got everyone speculating whether it will live up to the same level of customization potential. This is a question with plenty to unpack, behind specifically the availability of after market parts, how complex the bikes systems are and whether or not Royal Enfield will accept the modding community for this new model. It also opens up another conversation around what customization might do to the performance and durability of the bike due to its higher power output over the 350.

@rana-arun · Accepted Answer

It’s going to be somewhere in the middle, I’d say. Easy cosmetic mods for sure but performance tweaks? That’s another story. In fact, that could actually be a good thing, and create a market for professional custom shops that specialize in the 650.

@saurabh-ka · Answer

But I'm worried that if it's too easy to mod then it will become unreliable. Amateur mods will be a problem, but the 650 engine is a big step up in performance. Perhaps it's preferable if it's a little bit tougher to mess with.

@chandan-ku · Answer

It would be crazy of RE not to make it easily modifiable. A huge part of their appeal is the custom scene and they know it. Just like they did with the 350 I'm sure they've designed it with that in mind.

@manish-sah · Answer

The 350 might be trickier to mod than the 350. This being a 650 twin, the engine is a bit more complex and there might be more electronic systems to look after. Maybe not as straightforward, but probably still doable.

@barun-kuma · Answer

I bet it'll be modifiable more than the 350. The Classic has so much aftermarket support thanks to the Interceptor on the 650 platform already. And with more power, there’s more potential for performance mods.

Will the Classic 650 be as modifiable as its 350cc sibling is?

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