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    New Royal Enfield Classic 650 Spied Undisguised – Dual Tone Colour Schemes

    New Royal Enfield Classic 650The new images highlight various angles of the Classic 650, which borrows design cues from the smaller Classic 350, including the retro styling elements that fans appreciate
    The highly anticipated Royal Enfield Classic 650 has been spied fully undisguised ahead of its official launch. The spy shots, credited to Rushlane Spylane member Darren Waite, were captured outside India, likely in the UK where Royal Enfield operates its technology center.
    New Royal Enfield Classic 650 Spied
    These new images provide a clear look at the upcoming Classic 650, showcasing its retro styling and design elements, as well as hinting at its expected features and specifications. Positioned as an affordable option in the 650cc range, the Classic 650 promises to carry forward Royal Enfield’s legacy of blending vintage aesthetics with modern performance.
    New Royal Enfield Classic 650
    The motorcycle features a classic, timeless design with a circular headlamp, wide handlebar, curvy fuel tank, retro-styled front and rear fenders, and circular tail lamps. The latest spy shots show a maroon and cream dual-tone colour scheme, which enhances its vintage appeal. Both wire spoke and alloy wheel options are likely to be available, maintaining the retro-modern fusion Royal Enfield is known for.
    Powertrain and Features
    The Classic 650 will be powered by a 648cc parallel-twin engine that delivers 47 PS of power and 52.3 Nm of torque. This engine is shared with Royal Enfield’s other 650cc models like the Interceptor and Continental GT. It’s expected to offer smooth gear shifts and a strong low-end performance, ideal for cruising. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, and like other RE bikes, it could have a similar exhaust note with the classic “thump.”
    New Royal Enfield Classic 650
    A tubular steel frame will support the motorcycle, offering optimal stability and a comfortable ride experience. The braking setup is likely to consist of a 320 mm front disc and 300 mm rear disc, with dual-channel ABS as standard. In terms of suspension, it has conventional telescopic front forks and preload-adjustable twin shocks at the rear.
    Pricing and Competition
    Royal Enfield Classic 650 is expected to be priced around Rs 3.5 lakhs, positioning it as an affordable option in the REs range of 650cc motorcycle. Thanks to this competitive price, it is unlikely to offer premium features like USD forks or the Tripper navigation pod as standard. However, the Tripper navigation pod may be available through the brand’s Make It Yours (MIY) customization program.
    New Royal Enfield Classic 650
    The Classic 650 will expand Royal Enfield’s stronghold in the middleweight segment, offering an accessible alternative for those who want a bigger displacement classic-style motorcycle without breaking the bank. These spy shots further solidify the company’s strategy to cater to a broader audience by blending heritage design with modern performance, making the Classic 650 a highly anticipated model for 2024. More

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    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Render In 8 Colours – A New Global Sensation?

    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 RenderRoyal Enfield Himalayan 650 will rival middle-weight ADVs like Benelli TRK 502, Kawasaki Versys 650, Suzuki V-Strom 650 and others
    Iconic motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, is known to have an extensive lineup of upcoming motorcycles in the pipeline. The company is even making advances in electric vehicle segment as well. Within their 650cc lineup, a new development in the form of Himalayan 650 is making waves in India’s motorcycle fraternity.
    Himalayan 650 has commenced testing and the first-ever test mule was spied some time ago. This is by far the most impressive development from Royal Enfield stables and is likely to be a global sensation. Ahead of launch, we present to you render of Himalayan 650, incorporating all the elements seen on a recent test mule.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Render
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Rendered
    Inspired by the first-ever Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 spy shot, rendering artist Pratyush Rout has penned down a digital render of this upcoming ADV. Unlike the Himalayan 411 and the new Himalayan 450, upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 is more of a tourer and less of an off-roader.
    We can see this in smaller wheels at the front instead of 21-inches we saw with current and preceding Himalayan models. There seems to be a semi-fairing setup around the fuel tank. This should cut through air more efficiently offering decent wind protection for the long hauls. Thus increasing this platform’s versatility.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Render
    Our render has captured this essence and we can see a touring-friendly motorcycle setup with a semi-fairing and smaller wheels than 21-inches at the front. We have incorporated chunkier side body panels for added muscle, expected with an ADV of this displacement class. This render also has the same circular LED headlights and Tripper Dash TFT screen with Google Maps.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Render
    Looking at componentry, Himalayan 650 will be the most kitted-out 650cc Royal Enfield motorcycle ever made. For starters, it has USD telescopic front forks and a mono-shock setup at the rear. Which is a first-ever for any 650cc RE. Himalayan 650 is also spotted with dual petal discs at the front, a first for any Royal Enfield.
    When will it launch?
    As seen in the render, Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 will sit on a similar platform as Himalayan 450 with similar mainframe and subframes. Seating layout looks similar too and it gets the same luggage mounting points, offering a lot of convenience for riders. There is a single exhaust setup that looks similar to 450’s unit, but more up-swept for improved water wading.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Render
    Powertrain-wise, Himalayan 650 rendered, will come equipped with the same 648cc parallel-twin oil-cooled engine with around 46 horses and 52 torques. There might be a unique character with engine tuning, to suit ADV genre. Launch is likely to happen next year. More

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    Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear Spied In Production Ready Guise – Red and Black

    Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear SpiedRoyal Enfield is getting ready to launch yet another 650cc motorcycle – This one is a Scrambler called Interceptor Bear 650Royal Enfield has been kept busy with its plans to launch an average of 4 new / updated bikes every year. Just a day after the first spy shots of Himalayan 650 were leaked online, we now have production spec version of the Scrambler 650, which will be called Interceptor Bear 650 upon launch.Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 – Interceptor Bear 650Latest spy shots are credited to automotive enthusiast Sriram Adhithya. Upcoming RE Scrambler 650 has easy going vibes and appears to have a more versatile character. It has potential to emerge as Royal Enfield’s bestselling 650cc bike. With a distinct profile, Interceptor Bear 650 can appeal to folks who are looking to try something new. It is another aspect that can work to the bike’s advantage.Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear SpiedOne of the key differentiating factors is the two-into-one exhaust setup, in comparison to the dual exhaust pipes of Interceptor 650. Other unique features include braced handlebars for off-road tracks, new mudguards, new seat and oval race number plates on the sides. The bike will have some exciting colour options to choose from, including both monotone and dual-tone shades. The one in the spy shot seems to be having a red fuel tank and black body.Users can expect mild to moderate off-roading capabilities with Interceptor Bear 650. The bike is likely to have 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels. Both wheels are shod with knobby tyres, with the rear getting a deeper tread and chunkier profile. Suspension system comprises USD forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers.Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear SpiedThe USD forks seem to be borrowed from the Super Meteor. In comparison, Interceptor 650 is equipped with conventional 41mm telescopic forks. Scrambler 650 has disc brakes at both ends. Dual-channel ABS will be standard. Signature features such as the circular headlamps and rear-view mirrors have been retained. The fuel tank is new and has the classic tear-drop design. Scrambler 650 test mule can be seen with a circular instrument console, similar to that of Super Meteor 650.Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear SpiedRoyal Enfield Scrambler 650 performanceInterceptor Bear 650 will be using the 648cc, inline twin cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC engine that generates 47 PS of max power and 52.3 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. As Scrambler 650 is expected to be lighter in comparison to other Royal Enfield 650cc bikes, it can have a higher power-to-weight ratio. Features like USD forks will also contribute to improving the bike’s overall performance. The steel tubular, double cradle frame will be the same as 650 twins.Upcoming Interceptor Bear 650 will allow RE to further strengthen its position in middleweight motorcycle segment. Royal Enfield dominates both the lower and higher spectrum of middleweight motorcycle segment. In 500cc plus segment, the company has a market share of more than 80%. As of now, Super Meteor 650 is the most popular 650cc Royal Enfield bike. It had raced ahead of the 650 twins and is leading by a significant margin. More

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    Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Spied In Production-Guise Alongside Guerrilla 450

    Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Spied. Credit – Blue PhoenixJust like Classic 650, Royal Enfield Bullet 650 spied, will continue to be powered by the same 648cc engine with 47 hp and 52 NmRoyal Enfield is on the verge of launching Guerrilla 450 on July 17th, whose specs were leaked last week. Alongside a recent Guerrilla 450 test mule spotted by samshere4u, there was a Bullet 650 test mule in full production-spec guise. Let’s take a closer look.Bullet 650 Spied In Production-GuiseWe have a multitude of new 650cc motorcycles incoming from Royal Enfield. There have been multiple sightings of Interceptor Bear 650 (first a Guerrilla, next a Bear) commonly referred to as Scram 650, then there is a Classic 650 and Bullet 650 in the works. Whatever happened to the sportier Super Meteor 650 with a Cowl and dual-tone alloys or the Continental GT 650 with fairing, huh?Royal Enfield Bullet 650 SideHowever, Classic 650 and Bullet 650 have been under testing a lot lately. More so, with the Classic 650 which is likely to be called Classic 650 Twin, as suggested by the recent trademark filed by the company. Bullet 650, on the other hand, has been spied on abroad more recently and this might very well be the first time it is being tested in India.Compared to the mule spotted abroad, the new mule in India looked more complete and production-spec with a rear grab rail. Except for a few features here and there, the differences between Classic 650 and Bullet 650 will be negligible. As seen in the spy shots, the differences between Bullet 650 and Classic 650 are almost similar to the differences seen between Bullet 350 and Classic.Scram 650 and Classic 650In this sense, Bullet 650 will get a more retro rear mudguard, while Classic 650 gets a more classic one which is rounder. The main differentiator is Bullet 650 will get a single-piece seat reminiscent of the yesteryears, while Classic 650 packs a split seat setup with a more modern look.Specs and featuresRound headlights, teardrop fuel tank, dual pea-shooter exhaust, Super Meteor 650’s main frame and side body panels, and headlight spoilers are common between both bikes. Both get wire-spoke wheels with tube-type tyres and RSU telescopic front forks that put them above 650 Twins (Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650) and below Shotgun 650 and Super Meteor 650.Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Spied In EuropeMechanically, Royal Enfield Bullet 650 spied, will get the same creamy smooth 648cc parallel-twin engine with 47 bhp and 52 Nm. This is an oil-cooled engine and offers a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. Dominating the 500cc+ segment with around 90% market share, Royal Enfield intends to offer more flavours for its 650cc platform.Between the Bullet 650 and Classic 650, there might be differences in engine and suspension characteristics. Royal Enfield might create a feature deficit, in favour of Classic 650. In this sense, Classic 650 might get more advanced features like a Tripper Dash or a Tripper Screen as standard, but not with Bullet 650.Royal Enfield Bullet 650 ExhaustsSomething similar was seen with upcoming Guerrilla 450, where only the top model gets Tripper Dash, while base model gets an analog-digital speedo with a Tripper Screen accessory. Pricing will be more affordable than Super Meteor 650.Source More

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    Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Sidecar Custom Debuts – Vintage Masterpiece

    Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarWhile the cruiser spirit of Super Meteor 650 has been retained, the bike itself has been completely transformedRoyal Enfield bikes are among the favourites for customization projects. The relatively simple architecture makes it easier to perform a wide variety of tweaks and enhancements. A recent example involves a Super Meteor 650 that has been completely transformed into a vintage cruiser bike. A vintage sidecar is another key highlight of this customization project.Super Meteor 650 Sidecar Custom – The ChallengeRoyal Enfield has been working with builders around the world to showcase the immense possibilities that exist with their bikes. This approach has been quite useful, as the company is working on a proactive strategy to target international markets.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarThis time, a request was made to Kaichiro Kurosu to build a custom bike based on the Super Meteor 650. Kaichiro Kurosu is one of the leading custom builders in the world. His creations have been featured in various TV commercials and Hollywood movies.Kurosu was given full freedom to experiment on this customization project. The only condition put forth was to retain the soul of a cruiser. Kurosu agreed, and as he always wanted to work on a sidecar, this proved to be the perfect opportunity.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarSuper Meteor 650 Sidecar – Customization detailsKurosu has created an entirely new custom main frame for this project. Only some of the stock frame sections have been used. It is apparent that the bike had to be completely taken apart for this customization project. Most of the stock parts have been replaced with custom units. It includes the headlamp, wheels, fuel tank, side panels, exhaust and tail section. The front fender has been completely removed, whereas the rear fender has been chopped off.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarThis customization project has functionality built in, including that of the sidecar. An enhanced vintage look and feel has been achieved with 60-spoke 21-inch and 18-inch wheels at front and rear, respectively.Full functionality for the sidecar was achieved with the addition of an eccentric adjuster on the front axle. The frame of the sidecar is fully customized, designed and created by Mr. Kurosu. Steel tubes have been used for the frame.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarThe sidecar gets a 19-inch wheel with 60 spokes. It has a spring suspension setup, comprising leaf springs and dampers. Materials like FRP with glass fibre have been used for creating the body of the sidecar. The sidecar seat has a quilted pattern and looks quite comfy. There’s a compact windscreen mounted at the front. The tail lamp and number plate are mounted on the rear, left section of the sidecar.There aren’t any changes to the engine in this customization project. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 gets power from a 648cc, parallel twin, air-oil cooled SOHC engine. It delivers 47 PS and 52.3 Nm and is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. More

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    Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Production Starts – Launch Price Rs 3.59 Lakh

    Royal Enfield Shotgun 650In the company’s lineup, Shotgun 650 will be positioned between the 650 twins and the flagship Super Meteor 650In line with its long-term strategy to introduce an average of 4 new/updated products every year till 2027, Royal Enfield has launched the Shotgun 650. RE’s 650cc range now has 4 bikes. More 650cc bikes are expected to be launched such as Classic 650, Bullet 650 and Himalayan 650.Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Variants, pricing, featuresProduction of the new Shotgun 650 has started at company plant in Chennai. A total of three variants and four colour options are on offer. The base variant, Custom Shed, is available at a starting price of Rs 3.59 lakh. A single colour option of Sheetmetal Grey is offered with this trim.Royal Enfield Shotgun 650Second trim is Custom Pro, which starts at Rs 3.70 lakh. This trim has two colour options of Green Drill and Plasma Blue. The top-spec variant is Custom Special, priced at Rs 3.73 lakh. A single colour option of Stencil White is available with this trim.As is evident with the trim names, Shotgun 650 offers easy customization options. Users can quickly switch from single seat to double seat or transform the bike into a luggage-carrying tourer. Such features add versatility to the bike, ensuring that users are not restricted to any specific environments or situations. The bike can transform into an agile machine for city needs or be customized to make space for a pillion or cargo.Royal Enfield Shotgun 650Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 justifies its name with its rugged build and bobber-styled aesthetics. Some of the key features include round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, classic tear-drop fuel tank, circular turn indicators and tail lamp, minimal body panelling, blacked out engine parts and exhaust and broad rear fender. The bike has LED headlamp, USB charging, gloss aluminium switchgear with adjustable levers and comfy bucket rider seat. Instrument console comprises a circular semi-digital speedometer and a smaller fully digital Tripper Navigation dial.Royal Enfield Shotgun 650Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 specs, performanceShotgun 650 utilizes a steel tubular spine frame. Suspension setup comprises Showa SF-BPF USD forks at front with 120 mm of travel and Showa twin shock absorbers at rear with 90 mm of travel. The bike has 18-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, shod with 100/90 and 150/70 tyres, respectively. Braking setup comprises 320 mm and 300 mm discs at front and rear with twin piston floating callipers. Dual-channel ABS is standard.Powering the bike is the 648cc, parallel twin, air-oil cooled SOHC engine that generates 47 PS of max power and 52.3 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. Claimed mileage is 22 km/l. The engine has a strong mid-range and ample torque output across all gears. With seat height of 795 mm, the bike offers optimal control and handling. Users can expect a comfortable riding stance with wide handlebar and mid-set footpegs.Royal Enfield Shotgun 650With focus on customization, Shotgun 650 can emerge as a popular choice among Royal Enfield’s 650cc portfolio. As of November 2023, 650 twins (Interceptor and Continental GT) were the top selling 650cc bikes from Royal Enfield. Shotgun 650 will also help the company to increase its market share in 500cc+ motorcycle segment. In November, the 650 twins and Super Meteor 650 had a combined market share of more than 90%. More

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    Royal Enfield INT 650 Based Katana Scrambler by Neev Motorcycles

    Royal Enfield Katana 650 Scrambler based on Interceptor 650A lot of aftermarket accessories, custom CNC and lathe machined components along with hand-crafted elements make Neev Motorcycles KatanaRoyal Enfield motorcycles are one of the favourites for custom jobs. It is like a vanilla ice cream which can take any sort of toppings, mixed flavours and sprinkles too. Neev Motorcycles is one of the most renowned motorcycle modders in the country.Their newest creation Katana is based on a donor bike that started life as a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Now, Neev has transformed this vanilla cruiser into a flavourful scrambler-style motorcycle flexing on its newfound muscle. Katana screams sophistication and style and reflects Neev Motorcycles’ designing prowess.Royal Enfield Katana 650 Scrambler based on Interceptor 650Neev Motorcycles Katana – The Scrambler Interceptor 650 wish it wasOne look at Neev motorcycles Katana is enough to appreciate the design language. Neev has not digressed from Interceptor 650’s original design. But enhanced it in a way that comes off as tasteful and macho. The main elements contributing to that effect are front USD telescopic forks and side mounted and vertically stacked instrument clusters.Along with these, 170/60-17 front block pattern tyres lend an aggressive approach. The same tyre wrapped on 17” wheel is at the rear too. Both wheels get covers to make the design sleeker and more sophisticated. Unlike other builds in the past, Neev didn’t go for a dual disc setup at the front. Instead, they chose to upgrade the front caliper to a 4-pot unit, kept rear setup unchanged.Royal Enfield Katana 650 Scrambler based on Interceptor 650To make Katana, Neev hand-fabricated a lot of components. Some of these include front and rear mudguards, side body panels, detailing on its fuel tank, wheel covers, exhaust system and its protective covers, a new subframe along with a new tail tidy, a stylish sump guard that doubles as engine cowl, number plate holders and the setup for repositioned instrument consoles.Royal Enfield Katana 650 Scrambler based on Interceptor 650Ribbed seat is custom too and screams Scrambler design and Neev has added a bolt-on backrest as well. CNC machined wide triple tree is made out of billet aluminium, custom CNC machined clip on handlebars and Neev is offering lathe-machined disc brake fittings, axles and spacers as well. The intricately finished colour schemes look swanky.Interceptor 650 will Scramble On with this new mod jobThe only oddity in this build is in its exhaust system. Neev has installed Akropovic branded exhaust end cans on both sides. On its left exhaust, this end can is not mirrored. In this sense, it is optimised for right-side exhaust applications and looks slightly odd when installed on the left side. Neev could have gone for exhaust rerouting into one right-side high-set Scrambler-style exhaust too.Royal Enfield Katana 650 Scrambler based on Interceptor 650Maybe customer briefing dictated this end-result. Other than that, Neev Motorcycles Katana is a heart throbber. Neev Motorcycles has installed a lot of high-end aftermarket components on Katana. Some of them are LED headlights, LED tail lights, LED blinkers, exhaust mufflers, a rear tyre hugger, ORVMs and handlebar grips. In other news, Royal Enfield is coming up with a new Scrambler based on Interceptor 650. It can take the name Interceptor Bear 650 (trademarked). The company might launch it in 2024. More

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    Royal Enfield Interceptor BEAR 650 Name Trademark – For Scrambler?

    Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BEAR. Image – Bullet Guru.The single exhaust setup can make the upcoming Interceptor BEAR 650 the lightest RE 650ccRoyal Enfield currently has around 13 motorcycles planned for launch. The company is bracing for an action-packed future. They will be increasing production with an all-new facility. There are a total of six 650cc motorcycles in the works, out of which, Royal Enfield recently trademarked a name for one.That trademarked name is “Interceptor Bear 650” in New Zealand and “Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650” in India and Australia. Bear name signifies something that dwells in the woods. So, an off-roader of sorts. But the name also has 650 in it and Himalayan 650 test mule sightings are still zero. So, this could be a Scrambler, already spotted testing multiple times.RE Scram 650 Might Get Interceptor Bear 650 NamePreviously believed to be Scram 650, is likely to be called Interceptor Bear 650 when launched. The name makes sense in Royal Enfield’s product portfolio as it is based on an Interceptor 650, to begin with. Trademarking a name is often a hassle. Royal Enfield sold Interceptor 650 in the USA as Int 650 as Honda owns the trademark for Interceptor name there.This upcoming scrambler motorcycle is a derivative of Interceptor 650. Test mules have made multiple appearances both here in India and abroad. It dons the same frame, fuel tank and even its engine. What the Scrambler has different, is an upgraded suspension and exhaust system.Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BEARFront suspension setup gets USD telescopic forks as opposed to RSU (Right Side Up) telescopic forks on Interceptor 650. This should enable athleticism in the way it handles. We hope these are not the same forks from Super Meteor 650 with less travel. Rear suspension is still twin shockers. These are different from the ones found on Interceptor 650 with an external gas chamber.Rear subframe is changed and is slightly angled upwards. The main change is in its single-sided exhaust. This is not high-set as expected from a typical Scrambler. There is a new exhaust header as well routing both channels into one pipe. One less exhaust will reduce overall kerb weight. This can potentially be the lightest 650cc offering from Royal Enfield to date.The same 650cc Parallel Twin motorOther changes with Interceptor Bear 650 (believed RE Scram 650) are circular LED tail lights, LED headlights, block pattern tyres and not a lot more. The 648cc parallel twin air/oil-cooled engine generates 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque. Royal Enfield might tune this engine differently on the Scrambler to establish a slightly different character.A 6-speed gearbox, slip and assist clutch, wire-spoke rims, an optional tripper screen with Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation are notable features. Speaking of prices of Interceptor Bear 650, Rs. 3.5 to 3.7 lakh should make it an interesting proposition. More