Royal Enfield will go on a bike launch binge in the coming months, with up to eight different models in the works. There could be more, but these eight have all been spotted testing (seven in India). Raising the prospect of a large part of them going on sale in the coming months.
Five of the upcoming bikes will be powered by the same 650cc parallel-twin engine that powers the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. The Bullet 350 is also set to receive a J-platform engine-based generation change. For the first time in the company’s 121-year history, it is developing a liquid-cooled engine. Here is the full list of the upcoming motorcycles with complete details.
1. Royal Enfield Bullet 350 with J-platform Engine
Since its start in 1948, the Bullet 350 has held the record for the longest continuous two-wheeler model in production. The stalwart of RE’s lineup remains the only model in its 350cc lineup to use the older, more utilitarian UCE engine. While its contemporaries use the newer J-platform engine. All this is about to change, with spy shots of the latest Bullet 350 confirming it will get the same J-platform engine and underpinnings. The updated Bullet 350 could be unveiled at Royal Enfield’s Rider Mania event, which is scheduled to take place from November 18-20.
2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 With A Liquid-Cooled Engine
The Himalayan 411 has been on the market since 2016, and it has established itself as a simple yet capable go-anywhere bike. Since then, the company has improved the bike with each update. But one of the most common feedbacks has been a desire for more power to further strengthen its mile-munching abilities. To meet these increased power demands, RE has been developing a larger, more modern liquid-cooled Himalayan 450. This new Himalayan appears not to sacrifice its off-road ability for improved mileage. As it features 21-/18-inch wire-spoke rims on both ends and improved suspension components in the form of a USD fork and mono-shock.
3. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450-Based Naked Bike
This naked bike is meant to be the Scram 411 to the current Himalayan. With more road-biased features like a lower seat height and smaller, cast alloy wheels. While little is known about this model, spy photos show that it has the same liquid-cooled engine. Like the Himalayan 450 and a telescopic front fork (as opposed to the USD fork on the Himalayan 450). The rider/pillion seat is a single-piece unit that may be set lower than on the Himalayan 450. Which will make it much more accessible to the ground. It appears to use the same fuel tank as well. When it is released, this new motorcycle will be priced lower than the Himalayan 450.
4. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | 5. RE Shotgun 650
The Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650 are 650cc twins. While both bikes are expected to be released soon with similar mechanicals. The rider triangle is a significant difference between the two.
The Super Meteor 650 is the more relaxed of the two, with a more swept-back handlebar that puts the rider in a sofa-like seating position. The Shotgun 650 has mid-mounted footpegs and a shorter handlebar, putting the rider in a more standard and upright position.
Another point of distinction between these two bikes is their styling. The Super Meteor 650 sports a more traditional cruiser look with long fenders and straight twin exhaust pipes. The Shotgun 650 is blacked out more, with upswept dual exhaust pipes and shorter, chopped fenders.
6. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 With Cast Alloy Wheels
The 650 twins have remained unchanged since their introduction in 2019. Except for a BS6-emission compliance update and the addition of new colours. Tubeless tyres, which are currently not an option with the 650c twins’ tubed wire-spoke wheels, are one of the most requested updates. Continental GT 650 test mule with cast alloy wheels and a circular tail lamp was recently spotted. This indicates that both models may receive a minor update soon. The alloy wheels also allow for the bike to be outfitted with better rubber than the CEAT Zoom Cruz tyres that are currently fitted to both bikes.
7. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 With Fairing
The addition of a full fairing to the RE Continental GT 650 is one of the most popular aftermarket modifications. While this isn’t currently an official accessory or variant from RE. A test mule spotted with a bikini fairing suggests it could be a possibility in the future. This test mule was seen with only a small front fairing but mounting points for a full fairing to be installed on the bike. The GT-R 650 is a race-ready, semi-faired version of the Continental GT 650 that is already in the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup.
8. Royal Enfield 650cc Scrambler
This is currently the only one that has not been spotted on our soil. It could be because it is still in its early stages of development. This 650cc scrambler features a two-into-one exhaust with a stubby muffler design not seen on any previous RE 650cc model. It will ride on off-road rims, most likely 19/17 or 19/18-inch wire-spoke, with a USD front fork and twin hydraulic shocks at the rear. Given that this bike has only been spied on once, and that was overseas. It appears that a production-ready version will still be some time away.
The EICMA trade show in Italy and the Royal Enfield Rider Mania event in Goa is both less than a month away. In the coming months, we can expect some exciting action from the bike manufacturer.
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