There is an excellent reason to be a Royal Enfield fan in the upcoming months. The Indian bikemaker is planning to launch eight different models in the near future.
Test mules have been spotted in India as well as abroad. Seven out of the Eight bikes were spotted in India, leading to the speculation that these could be launched very soon.
Most of these eight bikes will be equipped with the 650cc engine currently offered with the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650. The iconic Bullet 350 is also expected to get a comprehensive upgrade, a J-platform engine, and a generation change. One of the first for the brand is the development of a liquid-cooled engine which is expected to be offered with at least two new models.
The first bike is none other than the Bullet 350. It has remained practically unchanged since its inception back in 1948. The bike probably holds the record for being the longest in production. It is said that the bike could be unveiled at this year’s Rider Mania which is taking place on 18-20 November.
The Himalayan is expected to get a liquid-cooled engine. Since 2016, the bike has acquired quite a fan following for its no-nonsense yet capable ride. The new Himalayan could get a larger 450cc engine, wire-spoke rims and better suspension.
The Himalayan will also be offered in a naked form. The Himalayan 450-based naked bike could be provided with features such as a lower seat height and smaller cast alloy wheels. It would be aimed at more urban-use conditions.
Next up are the 650cc twins – the Super Meteor 650 and the Shotgun 650. While both bikes will share most of the mechanical components, the Super Meteor will get a more relaxed, cruiser-style setup.
The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is due for an upgrade. While the bike got a BS6 upgrade, the primary feature set was unchanged. We can expect at least new cast iron wheels, amongst other changes.
Continental 650 with semi-fairing has also been spotted. It is based on the GT-R 650 from the Continental Cup and could be the road-going version of this race-inspired motorbike.
The 650cc Scram could also be on the cards. However, this bike has not yet been spotted on our soil. It could possibly mean that it is still in the early stages of development, leading to a late launch compared to the other bikes.
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