Royal Enfield is firing on all cylinders and ready to roll with a range of exciting new motorcycles! Here’s everything we know about them so far.
The festive season may be coming to an end, but Royal Enfield is not letting off the gas just yet. November kicks off with the big reveal of their first electric motorcycle and the new scrambler, the Interceptor Bear 650. And here’s the icing on the cake: six new motorcycles are arriving soon! So buckle up, grab your helmet and get ready for a wild ride, because it looks like Royal Enfield is just getting started.
Royal Enfield electric motorcycle
Royal Enfield has been actively sharing teasers on social media for its first-ever electric motorcycle. The official unveiling of this motorcycle will take place at the EICMA 2024 in Milan. The company will present a prototype that takes inspiration from the Flying Flea motorcycle, which was used during World War II.
Royal Enfield electric bike (Image: IP India)
This electric motorcycle has a narrow vintage frame that houses the battery pack instead of a traditional motor. It is equipped with a round headlight and full LED lighting, including the turn signals. Currently designed as a single-seater, we will have to wait for the final version to go into production.
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In addition to the distinctive design, the motorcycle features Girder forks, a circular digital instrument cluster, a teardrop fuel tank and alloy wheels. The electric vehicle (EV) motorcycle will be officially unveiled on November 4.
Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650
The new Interceptor Bear 650 is expected to debut on November 5. This new scrambler is based on the Interceptor, but features several upgraded components, including Showa USD front forks, dual rear suspension and a fully digital TFT rider console with Google Maps, similar to the Himalayan and the Guerrilla. It also comes with dual-purpose tires, which measure 19 inches in the front and 17 inches in the rear. Additional features include a Type-C charging port, all-LED lighting and switchable dual-channel ABS.
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The Bear 650 is powered by a 648 cc air-oil-cooled parallel twin engine that produces 47 hp at 7,250 rpm. It has an adjusted torque of 56.5 Nm at 5,150 rpm, which is 4.2 Nm more than the other 650 models in the Royal Enfield range.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric
This may sound like a paradox, but Royal Enfield is pushing the boundaries in the off-road segment. After launching the brand new Himalayan 450 exactly a year ago, the two-wheeler company is looking to launch a fully electric version. Royal Enfield has not revealed the details of the battery pack and range, but the company has confirmed that ‘it is not a showpiece’. It may take some time, but the electric Himalayan is in the works.
Royal Enfield Himalayan electric (Image: Royal Enfield)
Royal Enfield Classic 650
The Classic 350 is the most successful motorcycle in the Royal Enfield portfolio and will soon be available with the flagship 650cc powertrain. The Classic 650 is powered by a parallel twin and has dual exhausts, just like the other 650 cc motorcycles, except the Bear 650, which gets a unique two-into-one exhaust system. This is coupled to a six-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 (Image: Debashish Mohanty/Facebook)
It is equipped with USD front forks and a 5-step adjustable rear suspension, like the Shotgun 650. sport- disc brakes at both ends, dual-channel ABS and LED lights for the headlight, indicator lights, taillights and turn signals. The motorcycle gets features like a Tripper navigation pod, adjustable clutch and brake levers, and a Type-C charging port. The Classic 650 could be unveiled at EICMA 2024.
Royal Enfield Bullet 650
One of the most iconic nameplates, the Royal Enfield Bullet, is gearing up for the 650cc parallel-twin engine. There has been a series of spy shots and it could debut sometime in the second half of 2025. It will share the Interceptor’s hardware, but it will be a stripped-down version. It could be the entry-level motorcycle of Royal Enfield’s 650 cc series.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 650
Royal Enfield is making significant progress with the upcoming launch of the more powerful Himalayan 650. As an off-road motorcycle, it will feature new hardware including updated front forks and a rear monoshock setup, along with a single up-firing exhaust and a new seat.
The engine of the Himalayan 650 is expected to be tuned for higher torque, similar to that of the Bear 650. Interestingly, the test mule was observed with a dual disc brake setup at the front. The Himalayan 650 is expected to be unveiled in November at Motoverse 2024.