June 01, 2026

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ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 650 IS FINALLY HERE

ROYAL ENFIELD HAS launched the most powerful iteration of the Bullet, the Bullet 650, in India at Rs 3.65 lakh (ex-showroom) for both available colour options ­ Canon Black and Battleship Blue. At the heart of the Bullet 650 is Royal Enfield's familiar 647.95cc parallel-twin engine, which already powers models such as the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. The air-oil cooled motor develops 47bhp at 7,250rpm and 52.3Nm of torque at 5,650rpm, paired with a six-speed gearbox. This makes the Bullet 650 the most powerful production Bullet ever built. The Bullet 650 is built around a steel tubular spine frame and rides on 43mm telescopic front forks paired with twin rear shock absorbers. Royal Enfield has retained the commanding stance associated with the Bullet by equipping the motorcycle with a 19-inch front wheel and an 18-inch rear wheel combination. Braking duties are handled by a 320mm front disc and a 300mm rear disc supported by dual-channel ABS as standard. The motorcycle gets a wide bench seat, raised handlebars and relaxed ergonomics designed for long hours on the saddle. The seat height stands at 800mm, while the kerb weight is 243kg and fuel tank capacity sits at 14.8-litre. The motorcycle comes equipped with an LED headlamp and LED tail lamp, while the semi-digital instrument cluster displays essential ride information including trip data, fuel gauge, gear position indicator and service reminders. The Bullet 650 is offered with tubed spoke wheels, and interestingly, the starting price is the same as the base variant of the Classic 650.

HONDA CITY

Back in the late 1990s, the Honda City arrived in India and changed percep-tions of what a midsize sedan could be. It combined Japanese engineering, reliability, comfort and a surprising-Bly engaging driving experience into a package that quickly became aspirational. For many buyers, the City was the default choice if they wanted something premium without venturing into luxury territory. More importantly, it built a reputation that few cars in India can match. Generations of enthusiasts still speak fondly of the City, whether it was the iconic VTEC models of the early 2000s or the sharp-driving third-generation car that became a benchmark in its segment.Fast forward to 2026, and the automotive landscape has changed dramatically. SUVs dominate sales charts, sedans occupy a shrinking corner of the market, and buyers have more choices than ever before. Yet the Honda City survives. Not only that, Honda continues to invest in it. This latest update marks the second facelift for the fifth-generation City, which first arrived in 2020 and was previously refreshed in 2023. The question is simple: Does the