Enfield of dreams

Royal Enfield's 650 twins have been a roaring success since they reached dealers in the spring of 2019. So how can a classically-styled machine appeal to such a wide range of riders? John Nutting rode one to find out

- JOHN NUTTING

What's most exciting about the success of the new Royal Enfield 650 twins is that they are classically-styled machines in the truest sense, yet have been developed to the most up-to-date performance and design standards.

Even more remarkable is that they've been manufactured to specs that mean newbie A2 license holders can ride them, and at a selling price that almost defies logic. No wonder then that the bikes, offered in Interceptor and Continental GT versions, have been the UK's top sellers in the 125cc-650cc category since they reached dealers in March 2019.