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      KTM 890 Adventure 2023 Launched – Sportier, Tech Evolved

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      New KTM 890 Adventure packs in new colour options, body touch-ups and range of hardware and tech upgrades2023 KTM 890 AdvAfter updating 890 Adventure R in September, KTM has now launched the 2023 version of the standard 890 Adventure. Updates are focused on providing a greater number of customization options, along with making the bike better prepared for on-road as well as extreme terrain.There are two new colour options, both of which appear equally rebellious. It is a diversified colour palette, with a vibrant mix of KTM signature orange and shades of black, white and grey. Exhaust canister and tip have varying metallic shade, which work to enhance the bike’s sporty profile.2023 890 Adventure – what’s newWhile the steel frame is the same as earlier, the bodywork around it has been refreshed. Front fairing has been extended downwards and now covers a larger section of the USD forks. It allows for a more dominating street presence and could also provide better protection against flying debris.Front fairing has been strengthened for improved safety and enhanced load carrying capacity. Two forged aluminium brackets have been used under the fairing to ensure optimal rigidity for the windshield, headlight mask and instrument tower.2023 KTM 890 AdvBody panelling losing its sheen overtime won’t be a problem with 2023 890 Adventure, as the bike utilizes colour injected plastic and in-mould graphics. Windscreen is now taller, offering better protection against the elements. It looks familiar to the screen used with KTM 450 Rally racer. The bike gets a new 5-inch TFT screen that displays a range of information with easy-to-understand infographics. The screen is chemically treated for anti-glare properties and optimal scratch resistance.Bluetooth-based connectivity features are largely the same as earlier. It includes accessing calls, text and music, turn-by-turn navigation and KTM roadside assistance. Tech upgrades for the bike include new riding modes, assistance systems, smartphone connectivity and traction control features. Optional upgrades include cruise control and Quickshifter+.A Demo mode is also available, which allows users to experience all the available tech features for the bike for the first 1,500 km. Based on what they like, users can continue using the features via a paid membership plan.2023 KTM 890 Adv2023 890 Adventure other updatesRefreshed 2023 KTM 890 Adventure gets an updated ABS system that can align better with the selected riding mode. For example, off-road ABS is automatically activated when the user selects off-road or rally riding mode. It reduces ABS function on the front wheel, while switching it off completely for the rear wheel.Suspension system is now more customizable, with option to adjust rebound and compression damping. These can be tweaked as per the type of terrain. Rear shock absorber also has the option to adjust rebound damping and spring preload. 2023 KTM 890 Adventure gets new off-road focused Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres. It has improved handling and durability and suits both on-road and off-road tracks. Most other hardware specs including the 103 hp, 889cc motor are the same as earlier. More

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      Upcoming Electric Scooters, Motorcycles – Honda, Yamaha, Ola, KTM

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      Upcoming electric two wheelers that are likely to launch in 2023 are both from mainstream manufacturers and startups alikeUpcoming Yamaha Electric scooters India 2023. Image – Nikam Yamaha.Even though we have a fair share of electric 2 wheelers, there’s always room for more. Right now, Ola Electric, Hero Electric, Okinawa, Ampere and Ather Energy are top brands when it comes to electric two wheelers. Hero MotoCorp, TVS, Bajaj, and others are pushing the sales envelope too. Here are some of the most anticipated upcoming electric two wheelers that might be worth waiting for. Launch timelines for most of these two wheelers are not yet known, though.Ultraviolette F77 – Nov 24thRecently, we witnessed the launch of Ultraviolette F77. This is a modern fusion of a faired and a street motorcycle. In that sense, it gets a fairing that covers its frame, battery and motor. However, the front is designed to mimic a street fighter with beefy USD fork covers. It will get a motor with 35 bhp of peak power capable of 147 km/h top speed and will sip juice from a 4.2 kWh battery. Price starts from Rs 3.8 lakh and goes all the way to Rs 5.5 lakh.Oben Rorr – Launched, Delivery Date UnknownThis electric motorcycle has been launched in India for Rs. 1 lakh and claims a range of 200 km (IDC). It was spotted testing even after its launch and delivery date is not yet known. This Bengaluru-based company is targeting the likes of Tork Kratos. When compared to its immediate rivals like Kratos, HOP OXO and RV400, it leads the spec-sheet too.Simple One – 1st Quarter of 2023Simple One is the one that is not seeing the light of day for a long time. Originally, Simple One delivery timeline was promised for July 2022. Which was postponed to September 2022. And later to October 2022 and then to the 1st quarter of 2023. With its extended battery option, Simple One boasts up to 300 km of range, which is pretty much unheard of in the segment.Simple One Electric ScooterRaptee Electric MotorcycleJust like F77 electric motorcycle by Ultraviolette, Raptee electric motorcycle is a hybrid between a naked and a faired motorcycle. Headline figures include a top speed of 135 km/h, 150 km real-world range, 0 to 60 km/h in 3.5 seconds and 0 to 85% charge time in 45 minutesOla Electric MotorcycleRecently, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal posted on Twitter to vote for a type of electric motorcycle they would like, Highest votes were garnered by sports bikes, followed by Cruiser, Adventure and Cafe racers. After the launch of Ola S1 Air, the company is likely to venture into electric motorcycles before heading towards electric cars.Husqvarna Electric Scooter / KTM Duke ElectricBajaj has got its foot inside the electric two wheeler room with the launch of Chetak. That said, the company is leveraging its partnership with KTM / Husqvarna and has confirmed launch of new products in the EV space. Rumour mill points towards an electric Husqvarna E-Pilen and KTM E-Duke. Both of them are likely to pack 5.5 kWh of battery. Husqvarna electric scooter based on Chetak is spotted testing multiple times.KTM Duke Electric Motorcycle Launch PlansSuzuki Burgman Street ElectricIt has already been established that Suzuki is working on an electric scooter specifically for the Indian market. Based on Burgman Street 125, this upcoming e-scooter has been spotted testing on Indian roads on multiple occasions too. Patent images are leaked and reveal that it gets a fixed battery and a chain drive.Hero Electric AE-472020 Auto Expo showcased a lot of upcoming electric wheelers from Hero Electric’s stables. The star of that show was AE-47 electric motorcycle which looked very promising. Launch is not yet confirmed and the product is not spotted testing either. That said, it would be a fitting rival to Revolt RV400 and the likes.Honda Benly e Electric scooter spied in BangaloreHonda Electric ScooterHonda has revealed plans to launch electric 2W in India in 2023. We have seen Benly e electric scooter under testing in India multiple times donning a green number plate. This is likely because Honda is testing electrical components and not the entire vehicle. Honda is said to offer swappable battery tech which Benly e supports. Launch is likely to be in 2023.Yamaha Electric ScooterYamaha was the last one among Japanese scooter makers to be left out of electric space. That said, Yamaha is prepping its prototype for India and its production is likely to happen in Chennai. A few electric scooters have been showcased to dealers. Not much is known about India-spec versions of these upcoming electric two wheelers, though. More

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      2023 KTM 390 Adventure, 390 Enduro Spied – Himalayan 450 Rival

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      2023 KTM 390 Adventure takes the shape of a Dakar rally motorcycle and 390 Enduro comes close to a motocross motorcycle390 AdventureKTM is widely popular in India for offering explosive performance. The Austrian firm’s Duke, RC and Adventure series of motorcycles have been very well received. Currently, It is 390 Adventure which is the company’s flagship. It offers decent trail ability and excellent high-speed touring ability.A new generation of 390 Adventure is long overdue. There were multiple speculations of an R version of 390 Adventure in India and we also saw a few aftermarket rally kits from Turtletechx which boosted its off-road ability. For MY2022, KTM gave riding modes and then offered these same modes for older vehicles for free as well.New-gen 390 Adventure has been spotted before. What if we told you that there are two variations of 2023 KTM 390 Adventure? You heard it right. KTM seems to be prepping two versions of its upcoming 390 Adventure platform. Let’s take a look.2023 KTM 390 AdventureOne is designed more like a rally motorcycle that is ready to hit the desert and the other is styled like an enduro motorcycle with minimal body panels. These are likely to be called 390 Adventure and 390 Enduro.Image – Motorrad MagazinRight off the bat, both motorcycles are pretty much identical when it comes to their frame, engine, fuel tank, subframe and everything. Even the minimal fairing, knuckle guards, mirrors, rear subframe, taillights, boomerang-shaped aluminium swingarm and front beak are shared between the two.Differences lie in seating position as 390 Adventure gets high-set handlebars and on top of it, gets a tall front windshield that makes it visually larger than 390 Enduro. 390 Enduro looks petite, composed and a lot more sporty and comes close to a motocross motorcycle. While 390 Adventure is designed with touring and rallying in mind.Aiding rally excursions on 390 Adventure, we have a tall windscreen, a high-set TFT screen that aids visibility when standing and riding, vertically stacked projector headlights, and a beefy engine bash plate. 390 Enduro misses out on this bash plate. Both of them get the same underbelly exhaust though.390 EnduroSpecs & FeaturesBoth 2023 KTM 390 Adventure and 390 Enduro offer slightly rear-set footpegs and an upright posture. 390 Adventure has a taller-set handlebar that should help while standing and cruising. KTM has switched to spoked wheels with 2023 KTM 390 Adventure as opposed to alloy wheels on outgoing model.Wheel size seems to be 21” at front and 17” or 18” at the rear on both motorcycles. USD forks by WP seems to offer decent travel. Features like ride-by-wire, slipper clutch, liquid cooling are already on offer. Cruise control would make a world of difference on 390 Adventure owing to its cruising credentials.Currently, the 373 cc mill makes 42.3 bhp at 9000 RPM and 37 Nm of torque at 7000 RPM. A slight bump in power figures is likely to be a possibility. A launch timeline is not yet revealed. That said, one can expect these machines to hit the road by the end of 2023. When launched, 2023 KTM 390 Adventure will rival BMW G310 GS, upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and 390 Enduro will rival upcoming Royal Enfield Scram 450.Source More

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      TVS Apache 160 4V Gets New Exhaust – Wt Reduced By 1 Kg

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      TVS Motor has launched 2023 Apache 160 4V Special Edition with a lighter bullpup exhaust reducing weight by 1 kgNew TVS Apache 160 Special EditionIf there is one motorcycle series that can take on the Pulsar series by Bajaj, it is Apache from TVS. With a huge fan following, TVS has banked quite a lot on its racing pedigree to offer sharp and well-judged motorcycles for general consensus. Apache 160 4V is one of the most popular motorcycles from TVS and the company has now launched a special edition of it.TVS Motor has launched Apache 160 4V Special Edition in India. Priced at Rs. 1.30 lakh (ex-sh), it brings a lot to the table than just a new colour scheme. Speaking of colour scheme, there is a new one as well. Let’s take a look.Apache 160 4V Special EditionFor MY2022, this naked streetfighter got a new headlamp assembly along with new LED DRLs. The earlier version of its headlamp cluster had split opinions which MY2022 fixed. Apart from that, Apache 160 4V got Ride Modes – namely Urban, Sport, and Rain along with a gear shift indicator and radial rear tyre.For MY2023, TVS has added a new Special Edition which is offered in a brand new Pearl White colour option. Previously, only Racing Red and Matte Black were on offer. MY2023 Special Edition gets a host of new features that were unheard of in this segment. Features like adjustable clutch and brake levers and a dual-tone seat.New TVS Apache 160 Special EditionSpeaking on this occasion, Mr Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company said, “TVS Apache RTR series of motorcycles have always been at the forefront of cutting-edge technology & customer centricity and have lived up to the expectations of the aspirational customer over the years.New TVS Apache 160 Special EditionWith four decades of racing pedigree, we are delighted to introduce the new 2023 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Special Edition, offering a new refreshed colour option with uniquely colour coordinated black and red alloys, a lightweight bullpup exhaust, and an array of exciting features in its class. The new Special Edition is a testament to our commitment towards providing world-class products and redefining the definition of performance motorcycling.”Specs & FeaturesBlack and Red colour splashes used on wheels look unique and add a dash of flair to the motorcycle. Strengths from MY2022 like Bluetooth connectivity, SmartXonnect system, full LED headlights remain a strong points on Apache 160 4V Special Edition as well.TVS Apache Prices, Ex-sh Nov 20222023 Apache 160 4V Special Edition continues to be powered by the same 159.7 cc, oil-cooled, SOHC, fuel-injected engine that produces a power output of 17.55 PS @ 9250 RPM and a peak torque of 14.73 Nm @ 7250 RPM, mated to a five-speed gearbox. Even though power figures have remained the same, power to weight ratio has gone up.This is due to a new Bullpup exhaust that has reduced the overall weight by 1 kg. TVS Motor claims that it adds a bassy exhaust note and adds refinement along the way. At Rs. 1.30 lakh (ex-sh), it is a fitting rival to Hero Xtreme 160R, Bajaj Pulsar N160, and the likes. Even though it is marketed as 2023 Apache 160 4V Special Edition, the company says that it is available at authorised dealerships pan India. More

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      Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles Oct 2022 – 650 Twins, CBR, Hayabusa, Ninja

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      For the month of October 2022, 500cc+ motorcycles sales stood at 2,226 units and Royal Enfield was accountable for 83.47% of thatRoyal Enfield Sultan by Neev MotorcyclesWith massive popularity, easy accessibility and affordability, Royal Enfield 650 twins continue to lead the 500cc+ motorcycles sales segment which was the case with August 2022 as well. Comprising Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, sales stood at 1,858 units last month. Numbers grew by 50.32% YoY over 1,236 units sold a year ago.Volume gain stood at 622 units and market share stood at a staggering 83.47%. Honda CBR650 takes second spot with 47 vehicles sold. Compared to 13 vehicles sold a year ago, sales grew by 261.54% YoY and volume growth of 34 vehicles was registered last month.500cc+ Motorcycles Sales Oct 2022At 3rd and 4th spots, we have the Z650 RS and Z900 from Kawasaki. Z650 RS is a neo-retro motorcycle based on 650cc twin-cylinder platform and Z900 is the cheapest Inline-4 engine that one can buy in India. Both of them sold 35 units each and Z900 saw a decline of 39.66%.Dhoom bike, Hayabusa, managed to sell 28 units while Triumph Tiger 900 sold 27 units. Sales grew by 16.67% and 22.73% YoY respectively. When compared to just 4 units sold a year before, Triumph Street Triple saw 475% YoY growth with 23 units pushed out. Kawasaki’s track machine ZX-10R sold 23 units as well and its numbers grew by 91.67% YoY.500cc+ motorcycles SalesKawasaki Versys 650, Triumph Trident 660, Harley-Davidson Pan America, Kawasaki Ninja 100 SX and Triumph Speed Twin registered similar numbers and took 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th spots respectively. Sales stood at 16, 15, 14, 13 and 12 units respectively and Trident and Ninja were the only ones to register a YoY decline in sales figures.Harley-Davidson Iron 883, the current cheapest Harley, and Triumph Tiger 1200 both sold 7 units each. Iron 883 lost half of its sales when compared to figures from October 2021. Being the motorcycle with the largest engine on a 2W, Triumph Rocket III sold 6 units last month. Triumph Bonneville T120, Triumph Speed Twin and Honda CB 500 sold 5 motorcycles each. While the Bonneville T120 and Speed Twin registered 66.67% YoY growth each, Honda CB 500’s numbers dropped by 44.44% YoY.Single Digit SalesKawasaki Z650, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, recently launched Triumph Tiger 660, Triumph Bonneville Speed Master and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 managed to sell just 4 units each in October 2022. By doing so, only Triumph SpeedMaster registered positive growth of 33.33% YoY while gaining 1 unit in volume. Rest registered decline in sales YoY.No500cc+ Motorcycles SalesOct-22Oct-21Growth % YoY1650 Twin1,8581,23650.322CBR 650F4713261.543Z650RS350–4Z9003558-39.665Hayabusa282416.676Tiger 900272222.737Street Triple234475.008Ninja ZX-10R231291.679Versys 650161145.4510Trident1549-69.3911Pan America143366.6712Ninja10001319-31.5813Speed Twin120–14883 Iron714-50.0015Tiger 120070–16Rocket III60–17Boneville T1205366.6718Speed Twin5366.6719CB 50059-44.4420Z65046-33.3321DL650XA413-69.2322Tiger 66040–23Boneville Speedmaster4333.3324Fat Boy 11447-42.8625Vulcan S313-76.9226W80031200.0027GL180030–28Nightster20–29Katana20–30RSV4 Factory20–31Tuono V420–32Speed Triple21100.0033Ninja650131-96.7734Aprilia RS66010–35Tuono10–36Moto Guzzi10–37Versys 100019-88.8938Boneville Bobber110.0039Street Twin014-100.0040Low Rider Special010-100.0041Fat Bob07-100.0042Low Rider06-100.00431200 X-Forty Eight05-100.0044Boneville T10004-100.0045Street Scrambler04-100.0046Africa Twin03-100.0047Electra Glide02-100.0048Heritage Classic01-100.0049Road Glide01-100.00–Total2,2261,62237.24Kawasaki W800, Kawasaki Vulcan S, and Honda Goldwing managed to sell 3 units each. Only W800 managed to gain 2 units in volume and register 200% YoY growth. Harley-Davidson Nightster, Suzuki Katana, Aprilia RSV4, Aprilia Tuono V4 and Triumph Speed Triple sold only two units each and only Speed Triple sales grew YoY.Lastly, we have the 500cc+ motorcycle sales that didn’t cross the 1 unit mark. These are Kawasaki Ninja 650, Aprilia RS660, Aprilia Tuono 660, Moto Guzzi, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Triumph Bonneville Bobber. Rest of the Harley-Davidson lineup and a few Triumph and Honda Africa Twin didn’t even sell one motorcycle. Collectively, 500cc+ motorcycles sales stood at 2,226 units sold in October 2022. In contrast, sales stood at 1,622 units in October 2021 and hence a 37.24% YoY gain was registered with 604 units gained in volume. More

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      New Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle Spied – Riding Posture Revealed

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      Triumph has been eyeing the entry-level segment for a long time and with Bajaj, a new product is expected soonNew Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle SpiedBajaj has always wanted to increase their share in 200 cc to 500 cc segment. Under Bajaj, we only get the Dominar 400. They do have offerings via KTM in this segment. But despite that, this segment is still dominated by Royal Enfield with its slew of 350 cc bikes like Bullet, Classic and Meteor and also, Himalayan and Scram 411.When Dominar was launched, Bajaj took a dig at Royal Enfield saying not to buy “Haathis” (elephants) as most Enfields wouldn’t properly go and if they did, wouldn’t properly stop and also weighed a lot with no gizmos. But in reality, Indians still bought Haathis. I don’t blame them. If the Haathi looked as elegant and charming as Royal Enfield bikes, why not?Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle SpiedTo add salt to the wound, Hunter 350 is launched at a lower price point too. At the same time, Triumph seems to be following the same route BMW Motorrad took to foray into entry-level bikes along with TVS. So, British brand Triumph has partnered up with Bajaj to co-develop a platform that would benefit both companies. A match made in Heaven? Maybe.Last time we covered the Bajaj Triumph bike, it was papped fully undisguised. The new spy shots reveal mostly the same, but give more details too. For starters, this upcoming motorcycle will be offered in two versions, a street and a scrambler. Both get separate design elements to suit the genre. The video below shows riding posture on the upcoming Bajaj Triumph motorcycle, while it was spied near Pune.Upcoming Bajaj Triumph Scrambler Motorcycle – RenderBoth test mules look production ready and we can expect a launch very soon. They shoot for the timeless retro classic look and we should say, looks quite handsome. Their design is reminiscent of Triumph’s Bonneville lineup. They get a single-piece seat, neat grab rail at the rear, round headlights and indicators, bar-end mirrors and a lot more.In terms of cycle parts, they get USD front forks and mono-shock at back, 19” and 17” alloy wheels at the front and back, single discs at both ends with dual-channel ABS, slightly rear-set footpegs and more. They both get LED lighting all-around, a circular speedo and a squarish digital display beside it housed in the same console.What To Expect?We don’t know the exact engine specs at the moment. But looking at the engine on test mules, looks like a single-cylinder unit with liquid cooling and a single exhaust setup. Looking at the size of it, it is likely to be a 300 to 400cc unit. And might make around 35 bhp and 30 Nm of torque. It may get a 6-speed gearbox too.New Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle SpiedLooking at their lean and athletic frame, they are likely to weigh around 170 to 180 kg. Both bikes will be manufactured here in India to get the production costs down. These motorcycles will be sold under Triumph branding. Bajaj might launch a different version of their own branding in the future. This probably will be a similar story, what we have seen with Bajaj-KTM. First KTM branded motorcycles were launched, and based on them, Bajaj launched their own Pulsar motorcycles.When launched, Bajaj Triumph motorcycle will compete against Royal Enfield, Honda, Yezdi, Jawa, TVS, BMW offerings falling into the same ring. Launch will take place in 2023.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Electric Himalayan ADV Details Leak Ahead Of Launch

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      A large battery pack with 200 to 300 km of range is likely from electric Himalayan by Royal Enfield owing to its ADV natureRoyal Enfield Electric Himalayan ADV – RenderRoyal Enfield has stood true to its ‘four motorcycles a year’ strategy. We got Scram 411, a new Classic 350, new Hunter 350 and recently unveiled Super Meteor 650. Royal Enfield’s quota for new launches in 2022 seems to have come to an end.That said, tomorrow never sleeps and with a future of EVs gaining traction, mainstream 2W manufacturers can’t afford to miss the EV train. Certainly not Royal Enfield, as it seems to have a monopoly on classic and retro motorcycles at least in India. RE has a ton of overseas fanbase to please as well.To continue being at the top of their game, Royal Enfield has planned multiple launches over the next few years. One of them is an electric Himalayan. You heard that right. An electric ADV from a mainstream motorcycle manufacturer. Let’s take a look.Electric Himalayan By Royal EnfieldIt was at Hunter 350 launch that Eicher Motors CEO Siddhartha Lal gave subtle hints as to what kind of EVs may come out of Royal Enfield stables in the coming years. He mentioned that the very first Royal Enfield electric vehicle will be revealed in a three to four years timeline. Even though it meant waiting, RE confirmed that it had its foot on the ground.Image – BikewaleRecently we saw Electrik01 concept in a leaked picture which looked extremely radical. Something no one had seen in a century. It had a futuristic vibe and stood by its retro charms along the way. Royal Enfield Electric Himalayan radiates the same vibes. In this sense, it is still neo-retro in its appeal, but gets a futuristic design language.Gone is its beak and in its place is a bikini fairing that holds its round headlights. A tall visor adorns its front fascia and gives it an ADV feel. It is evident that Royal Enfield is cleverly incorporating its frame as its body panels, exposed for display. At the back, we can see a sharp subframe and a clean profile.Wire spoke rims are retained and are likely to be 21” at front and 17” or 18” at the rear. Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric gets a mid-mounted motor sending power to rear wheels via chain drive. Mono-shock rear suspension and stylish aluminium swingarm are part of its package as well.Launch TimelineUnlike Electrik01 which is a prototype, Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric is still in concept design phase. It is possible that when the new breed of electric 2W from Royal Enfield sees the light of day, electric Himalayan could be the flagship. We say this because owing to its nature, an ADV should have a long range.Long range means a larger battery and that in turn means higher pricing. Also, with a decent off-road kit or touring kit, it is not a stretch to say that Royal Enfield will price it at a premium. With a top-down approach, we can expect that electric powertrains will trickle down on lower-end products as well. A launch timeline is not revealed by the company. Going by Sidhartha Lal’s hints, we can expect eclectic Royal Enfields to hit Indian roads in 2026 or beyond.Source More

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      Royal Enfield 650cc Himalayan Launch Confirmed Via Leaked Document

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      New 650 ADV being developed by Royal Enfield could get a new name instead of being branded under the Himalayan nameplateModified Royal Enfield 650cc HimalayanOne of the factors that have helped Royal Enfield thrive in 350cc segment is the multitude of options available to enthusiasts. The company is now looking to achieve something similar in 650cc space, where it already has a commanding position with a market share of more than 80%. Newer 650cc bikes will help sustain the momentum and tackle new and emerging rivals across domestic as well as international markets.Royal Enfield’s 650cc family recently witnessed the unveil of Super Meteor 650cc cruiser. There are a couple of other 650cc bikes under development including a 650cc classic roadster and a scrambler. These have already been spied on road tests. Now, a leaked document has revealed that Royal Enfield is working on an entirely new 650cc Himalayan.Royal Enfield 650cc HimalayanIn the leaked document, one can see the 650cc twins’ family tree. The Super Meteor 650 is also shown in the document, as a derivative of Interceptor 650. There are other new models and variants, but those have not been revealed. The silhouette of new 650cc Himalayan ADV bike is quite clear, which gives an idea about the bike’s look and feel and ergonomics.While it is based on Interceptor, the new Royal Enfield 650cc ADV will have some major changes to its hardware. For example, it is likely to use a tweaked version of the frame and have a more robust and rugged suspension system. Recently unveiled Super Meteor 650 has a similar set of changes, in line with its cruiser profile.Royal Enfield 650cc Himalayan Launch Confirmed Via Leaked DocumentRoyal Enfield new 650cc Himalayan has a tall design with larger front wheel and long travel for front suspension. The bike has a large windshield and knuckle guards to provide protection against the elements. Other key highlights include a prominent sump guard, split seat design, upswept high-mounted exhaust, wire-spoke wheels and short tail section.Riding ergonomics look fairly comfortable with raised handlebar and scooped rider seat. Seat height could be around 800 mm, which is ideal even for shorter users. The frame and other components will be made tougher to withstand the rigours an ADV bike has to go thorough.Royal Enfield 650cc ADV engine, specsPowering new 650cc Himalayan will be the 648cc parallel-twin motor that generates 47 bhp of max power and 52 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It is possible that the engine may be slightly retuned to suit the needs of the ADV. The bike will have disc brakes at both ends and offered with switchable ABS.Ride dynamics of Royal Enfield new 650cc ADV will be engineered to suit both on-road and off-road tracks. It will have the soul of Himalayan, while getting additional power boost to tackle more challenging terrains. The bike will be getting a range of accessories to enhance its touring capabilities.Source More