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    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Launch At HunterHood Festival – Delhi and Mumbai

    Royal Enfield Hunter 350Hunter 350 is currently the third best selling Royal Enfield motorcycle with a market share of around 20%
    Catering to riders who prefer a compact and agile machine, Royal Enfield launched the Hunter 350 in 2022. With its athletic build and sporty profile, Hunter 350 has emerged as one of the preferred options in the 350cc motorcycle segment. The fact that Hunter 350 is the most accessible Royal Enfield bike has also helped boost sales. To sustain the momentum, Royal Enfield will introduce the updated Hunter 350 on 26th April at the HunterHood festival. Let’s ascertain what all could be new with the updated Hunter 350.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – What to expect?
    Based on user feedback, one area for improvement is the suspension setup. Many Hunter 350 users have shared their experience about the bike’s stiff suspension setup at the rear. In its current form, the bike is equipped with twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload. A stiffer suspension ensures agile characteristics and quick manoeuvres, which is perfect for city conditions. However, a stiff suspension can also impact overall ride comfort, especially when negotiating rough patches.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    Other 350cc Royal Enfield bikes such as Classic 350 use a similar rear suspension, but the tuning is different. On the Classic 350, the rear suspension is tuned to prioritize comfort. This is in line with the bike’s retro-cruiser persona. A softer suspension adequately meets the needs of long rides and complements the bike’s relaxed riding ergonomics.
    Effects of the stiff suspension used with Hunter 350 are amplified since the bike utilizes 17-inch wheels at both ends. In comparison, the Classic 350 comes with 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. Hunter 350’s smaller wheels enhance agility. But combined with the stiffer suspension, overall riding comfort is impacted across rough surfaces.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    Royal Enfield is known to listen keenly to consumer feedback. As the stiff suspension of Hunter 350 has been highlighted by several users, the updated version could get a new rear suspension. Evidence to support this possibility also comes from an earlier test mule sighting, which was seen with a new rear suspension.
    New colours, graphics
    Another area that Royal Enfield has consistently focused on is to introduce new colour options for its motorcycles. For most Royal Enfield bikes, the number of colour options are usually higher than that available with respective rival offerings. This approach ensures that users can happily choose their favourite colour and don’t have to make compromises.
    Colour options currently available with Hunter 350 include Factory Black, Dapper Green, Dapper White, Dapper Grey, Rebel Black, Rebel Blue and Rebel Red. Some updates to the graphics could also help achieve a fresh new look. Excluding the likely changes to the rear suspension, other hardware specifications will remain the same.
    With the updates, Royal Enfield Hunter 350 could be offered at a slightly higher pricing. The base variant, Factory Black, is available at a starting price of 1.50 lakh. The Dapper variants are priced at Rs 1.70 lakh, whereas the Rebel variants have a price tag of Rs 1.75 lakh. More

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    Royal Enfield Classic 350 Nepal Launch Price NPR 5.55 L – NPR 5.8 L

    Royal Enfield Classic 350 Nepal LaunchRoyal Enfield’s absolute ‘Golden Goose’ is Classic 350 which has been India’s favourite Retro bike for a long time. The company has just launched this motorcycle in Nepal, extending its global presence. This motorcycle is expected to cast the same magic on Nepalese motorcycling enthusiasts like it has in India. Let’s take a closer look.
    Classic 350 Nepal Launch
    With a slew of 350cc, 440cc, 450cc and 650cc offerings, Royal Enfield has become synonymous with Classic and Retro motorcycles in India and probably the world. Classic 350 is Royal Enfield’s best-seller and the company is expanding this motorcycle’s sales potential by launching it in Nepal.
    Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launched in Nepal
    Where prices are concerned, Royal Enfield Classic 350 in Nepal starts from NPR 5.55 lakh for Heritage (Madras Red, Jodhpur Blue), NPR 5.66 lakh for Heritage Premium Medallion Bronze) and Signals (Commando Sand), NPR 5.73 lakh for Dark (Gun Grey, Stealth Black) and NPR 5.8 lakh for Chrome (Emerald). This roughly amounts between Rs 3.47 lakh and Rs 3.63 lakh.
    The company has launched Classic 350 in Nepal via the CKD route where they will be assembled at RE’s assembly facility in Birgunj in collaboration with Triveni Group. This is among the 6 CKD assembly facilities Royal Enfield has across the world. Others being Brazil, Thailand, Colombia, Argentina and Bangladesh.
    Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launched in Nepal
    With its vintage charm and timeless appeal, Classic 350 has emerged as a cultural icon. A phenomenon, rather. For Nepal, Royal Enfield is offering the same equipment and features that debuted in 2024 Classic 350 for Indian market. So, LED headlights, LED turn indicators, USB Type-C charging port, gear position indicator in instrument cluster and other features are standard.
    Also standard, is dual-channel ABS, introduced for the first time in Nepal by Royal Enfield. It is powered by the same J-Series 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that is capable of generating around 20 bhp and 27 Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
    Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launched in Nepal
    Statement from Royal Enfield
    Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Chief Commercial Officer, Royal Enfield said, “Nepal has always been special for us. In just two years, since the start of our CKD operations here, we’ve been overwhelmed by the exceptional response Royal Enfield motorcycles received from the market.
    We are proud to forge a deep connection & love with our Customers in Nepal. Today, 8 out of 10 enthusiasts in the middleweight motorcycle segment are trusting our brand by taking home one of Royal Enfield’s motorcycles. With a portfolio that’s as diverse as it is loved, we have been expanding our network faster to be closer to our customers and are delighted to lead this segment.
    Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launched in Nepal
    The new Classic 350 with its timeless design, meticulous engineering, and a whole lot of soul, builds on that momentum beautifully. We are confident the new launch will open the world of pure motorcycling to an entirely new generation in Nepal.” More

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    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Spied – EICMA 2025 Debut Expected

    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750With its new 750cc range, Royal Enfield will have enhanced potential to target global markets such as Europe and North America
    Royal Enfield is in full bloom, continuing to launch new models, enter new segments and expand its presence across international markets. After establishing its dominance in the 350cc-650cc segment, Royal Enfield will be upgrading its portfolio to include a new range of 750cc motorcycles. One of these is the Himalayan 750, which has been spotted again on road tests. Let’s check out the key features.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Spied
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 comes across as a road-biased adventure-tourer with capabilities for mild to moderate off-road tracks. The bike looks quite large and will definitely stand out on the streets. Some of the key features include a round LED headlamp, tall windscreen, prominent tank extensions, sculpted fuel tank design and high-mounted side exhaust.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Side Profile
    Himalayan 750 has robust grab rails and a top rack at the rear. Mounting points for side panniers have also been provided. The bike has a low seat height, which will allow easy control and handling. Himalayan 750 will be quite heavy, weighing around 210-220 kg. It will be useful when cruising at high speeds. Himalayan 750 is expected to have a top speed of around 150 km/h.
    As evident in the images, Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 has a comfortable, upright riding stance. Even extra-long journeys will be easier to endure, thanks to the wide handlebar and centrally positioned footpegs. These work to create a relaxed rider triangle that reduces fatigue and enhances comfort.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Front
    Performance, specs
    Royal Enfield will be using an entirely new 750cc engine for Himalayan 750. It has been developed from the ground up and designed for enhanced performance and to meet stricter emission norms. It won’t be a tweaked version of the existing 650cc engine, although some configurations such as air-oil cooling could be similar.
    Talking about performance, the new 750cc engine could generate around 50 PS and 60 Nm of torque. In comparison, the existing 650cc engine generates 47 PS and 52 Nm of torque. With more power, Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 will have improved cruising capabilities. The test vehicle seems to be using 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels. Based on market feedback, alloy wheels and/or tubeless wire-spoke wheels could be introduced at a later date.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Side Profile
    Suspension setup comprises USD forks at front and a mono-shock unit at the rear. The bike has dual discs at the front and a single-disc brake at rear. A number of premium features are expected such as cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity and TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation.
    Himalayan 750 launch timeline
    It is possible that Royal Enfield could showcase its 750cc motorcycles at the EICMA 2025. The first bike to be launched from Royal Enfield’s 750cc range is expected to be Continental GT-R 750. It was recently spotted on road tests. Earlier, the Interceptor 750 was also spotted on road tests.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750
    Himalayan 750 is expected to be launched in late 2026 or early 2027. Starting price could be around Rs 4 lakh. Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 will take on rivals such as Kawasaki Versys 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 650.
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    Royal Enfield Continental GT-R Will Debut The New 750cc Engine

    Royal Enfield Continental GT-R
    India’s de-facto Classic motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, has been expanding its portfolio for quite some time. The company currently operates 4 powertrains – 350cc, 440cc, 450cc and 650cc. Now, there will be a fifth 750cc engine and it will debut on a Royal Enfield Continental GT-R faired Cafe Racer bike. Let’s take a closer look.
    Royal Enfield Continental GT-R
    For some time, Royal Enfield has been working on a new engine that packed a greater displacement than its current 650cc engine. Test mules that were packing this new engine have been spied on multiple occasions. These test mules comprised multiple body styles – Interceptor, Himalayan and Continental GT.
    Royal Enfield Continental GT750 Spied
    A recent report confirms the new 750cc engine under development at Royal Enfield stables. This new 750cc engine is internally codenamed ‘R’ and it is likely to be a big-bore version of the current 650cc parallel-twin oil-cooled engine. Royal Enfield has done big bore versions before and Continental GT 535 is a stark example.
    The theme seems to be continuing as Continental GT-R will be the first Royal Enfield that will reportedly be the maiden vehicle to debut this new 750cc twin-cylinder engine. This motorcycle is under development and is internally codenamed R1E. Testing of this motorcycle has commenced and there have been test mule sightings as well.
    Royal Enfield 750cc Faired Motorcycle Spied
    We can expect this engine to make more power and more torque than the 47 bhp and 52.3 Nm seen on Continental GT 650. We can expect around 50 bhp to 55 bhp of peak power and around 60 Nm of peak torque from this motor. To counteract this increase in performance, Royal Enfield is offering a dual disc brake setup at the front for better stopping power.
    2025 Royal Enfield GT750 Render
    Design & Components
    Rushlane’s render of Royal Enfield Continental GT-R based on these spy shots shows what we can expect it to look like when launched. It looks like it will be positioned on the same chassis as current Continental GT 650 on which Interceptor 650 and Interceptor Bear 650 are also positioned. Spy shots of this bike also showed alloy wheels compatible with tubeless tyres.
    We can see a semi-fairing with a retro-style round headlight and a windshield. Suspension components include RSU telescopic front forks and twin-shockers at the rear. We hope there is a higher variant with USD forks on this machine. It could feature the same Tripper Dash as Bear 650 which features music control and Google Map integration.
    Royal Enfield 750cc Faired Motorcycle Spied
    The company is likely to debut this motorcycle by the end of this financial year. Probably at 2025 EICMA Show. Launch might happen by the end of 2026. Where pricing is concerned, Royal Enfield Continental GT-R might cross the Rs 4 lakh (Ex-sh) mark, owing to the improved components and higher performance.
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    Royal Enfield Sales March 2025 – Crossed 1 Million Annual Sales Milestone

    New Royal Enfield Classic 350The leading classic and retro motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, is currently enjoying a major fan following. The company’s sales are going everywhere, but down. We can see the same trend in Royal Enfield’s sales charts for the month of March 2025. The charts fell into the Green all the way along.
    Royal Enfield Sales March 2025
    India’s de facto classic motorcycle brand, Royal Enfield operates in multiple markets globally across multiple displacement classes. Primarily, Royal Enfield has a robust 350cc portfolio (Classic 350, Bullet 350, Hunter 350 and Meteor 350), 650cc portfolio (Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650, Interceptor Bear 650, Super Meteor 650, Shotgun 650 and Classic 650).
    Along with that, the company also has a 450cc portfolio (Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450) and lastly, there is a sole motorcycle based on 440cc engine which is Scram 440. The latest addition to the company’s portfolio is Classic 650, which was launched for a starting price of Rs 3.37 lakh (Ex-sh).
    Royal Enfield’s 350cc portfolio accounted for 86.43% of company’s total sales as they sold 87,312 units last month. When compared to the 66,363 units sold last year, the 350cc bikes registered 31.57% YoY growth, gaining 20,949 units in volume and 12.26% MoM growth gaining 9,537 units in volume.
    Royal Enfield Sales March 2025
    The company’s bikes bigger than 350cc accounted for 13.57% of company’s total sales. Sales stood at 13,709 units and there was a massive 49.21% YoY growth over 9,188 units from last year and 6.31% MoM growth over 12,895 units sold a month before. Volume growth stood at 4,521 units YoY and 814 units MoM.
    Green all the way!
    Royal Enfield’s domestic sales stood at 88,050 units which was 87.16% of company’s total sales. This yielded a 33.32% YoY growth with 22,006 units of volume gain and an 8.97% MoM growth with 7,251 units gained in volume. Where exports are concerned, Royal Enfield shipped 12,971 units which yielded a 36.44% YoY and 31.41% MoM growth.
    Volume growth in exports stood at 3,464 units YoY and 3,100 units MoM. In total, Royal Enfield sold 1,01,021 units which is a major growth of 33.71% YoY as opposed to 75,551 units sold in March 2024 with 25,470 units volume growth and 11.42% MoM growth as opposed to 90,670 units sold in February 2025 with 10,351 units volume gain.
    YTD, Royal Enfield sold a total of 10,09,900 units which is a historic milestone for the company crossing 1 million annual sales for the first time. This was a 10.65% YoY growth with 97,168 units volume growth. Breaking down the numbers, 9,02,757 units came from domestic sales in FY25 and 1,07,143 units from exports. 8,68,667 units (86.02%) were 350cc bikes and 1,41,233 units (13.98%) came from motorcycles above 350cc class. More

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    Royal Enfield Electric Bike to Get Vibration Module and Fake Exhaust – To Keep ‘Dug Dug’ Fans Happy

    Royal Enfield Electric Bike RenderApril 1, 2025 – In a move that has left the internet both confused and in splits, Royal Enfield has reportedly decided to fit its upcoming electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea, with an artificial vibration module and a digital exhaust system to replicate the iconic “dug dug” thump. The reason? To ensure it still feels like a real Royal Enfield.
    After showcasing the Flying Flea — a light, silent, retro-inspired electric bike — RE purists were left clutching their helmets, wondering where the trademark vibrations had gone. With the absence of a heavy clutch, loud exhaust, and a chassis that tries to shake your bones loose, many said they “couldn’t recognise it as a Royal Enfield.”
    According to highly unreliable sources close to the brand, Royal Enfield engineers have now been tasked with adding two key “heritage restoration” elements to the Flying Flea:
    1. The Dug-Dug Emulator (DDE): A Bluetooth-powered exhaust speaker that plays a loop of Royal Enfield’s classic thump — complete with gear shifts, false neutrals, and the occasional backfire.
    2. VibeBoost 650 Module™: A handlebar and footpeg-mounted vibration motor that mimics the exact tremors of a Cast Iron Bullet on idle. Riders will have the option to select modes — “Mild Massage”, “Classic Shaker”, and “Full-On Bullet”.
    A prototype was apparently tested on a loyal fan who claimed, “I didn’t even realise it was electric until I reached home and saw I hadn’t spilled engine oil in the parking.”
    Industry experts are calling this “the most Royal Enfield thing ever” — bringing modern technology only to simulate the past.
    Meanwhile, other motorcycle manufacturers are reportedly looking into similar “heritage add-ons”, including oil-leak simulators and kick-start-only variants to appeal to nostalgic buyers.
    When contacted, Royal Enfield didn’t confirm or deny the development, but a spokesperson smiled and said, “Stay thumpy, my friends.”
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    Royal Enfield 650cc Bike Prices Compared – Twins, Classic, Bear, Shotgun, Super Meteor

    Royal Enfield Classic 650 ColoursStarting with the launch of 650 twins in 2018, Royal Enfield’s 650cc portfolio has now expanded to include a total of 6 bikes
    Royal Enfield dominates the 500cc+ segment with market share of more than 90%. It’s made possible with the brand’s robust, affordably priced motorcycles and a diverse range of models to choose from. To better understand the available options, let’s compare Royal Enfield’s 650cc range from a price perspective.
    Royal Enfield 650 Twins
    Royal Enfield 650 twins – Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650
    These continue to be the most affordable and the highest selling 650cc bikes from Royal Enfield. The Interceptor 650 is available in the price range of Rs 3.03 lakh to Rs 3.31 lakh. In comparison, the Continental GT 650 is priced in the range of Rs 3.19 lakh to Rs 3.45 lakh. In the 500cc+ motorcycle segment, the 650 twins have the majority market share. Sales in February 2025 were at 2,882 units, commanding a market share of 60.94%. YoY growth was an impressive 39.23%, as compared to 2,070 units sold in February last year.
    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Vallam Red
    Classic 650
    This was launched recently at a starting price of Rs 3.37 lakh. Top variant is available at Rs 3.50 lakh. While being aesthetically similar to the 350cc Classic, the 650cc Classic has larger dimensions. A total of four colour variants are on offer – Vallam Red (Rs 3.37 lakh), Bruntingthorpe Blue (Rs 3.37 lakh), Teal (Rs 3.41 lakh) and Black Chrome (Rs 3.50 lakh). Among the 650cc bikes from Royal Enfield, the Classic 650 is the heaviest at 243 kg.
    Royal Enfield 650cc Bike Prices Compared
    It will be interesting to see if Classic 650 can achieve the same level of popularity as the Classic 350. In the 650cc segment, the newly launched Classic 650 has potential to emerge a bestseller. While the 650 twins may continue to retain the top position, Classic 650 can potentially race ahead of the Super Meteor 650.
    Royal Enfield INT Bear 650
    Interceptor Bear 650
    Launched in November 2024, Royal Enfield Bear 650 is available in the price range of Rs 3.39 lakh to Rs 3.59 lakh. It is essentially a scrambler-style motorcycle, derived from the Interceptor 650. It has enhanced off-roading capability with high ground clearance of 184 mm and wheel combo of 19-inch front and 17-inch rear. A total of five variants are on offer – Boardwalk White (Rs 3.39 lakh), Petrol Green (Rs 3.44 lakh), Wild Honey (Rs 3.44 lakh), Golden Shadow (Rs 3.51 lakh) and Two Four Nine (Rs 3.59 lakh).
    Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
    Shotgun 650
    Launched in January 2024, Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is available in the price range of Rs 3.59 lakh to Rs 3.73 lakh. Shotgun 650 is currently the 3rd best selling 650cc bike from Royal Enfield. Variants include Sheet Metal Grey (Rs 3.59 lakh), Drill green (Rs 3.70 lakh), Plasma Blue (Rs 3.70 lakh) and Stencil White (Rs 3.73 lakh). Shotgun 650 is positioned on the same platform as Super Meteor 650 and shares most of the components.
    Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
    Super Meteor 650
    Speaking of, Royal Enfield’s flagship 650cc bike, the Super Meteor 650 was launched in January 2023. It is currently the second best selling 650cc bike from Royal Enfield. In February, sales were at 1,183 units. Market share in 500cc+ motorcycle segment was at 25.02%. Super Meteor 650 is available in the price range of Rs 3.64 lakh to Rs 3.94 lakh. The Astral Black, Astral Blue and Astral Green colour variants are priced at Rs 3.64 lakh. Interstellar Green and Interstellar Grey variants are priced at Rs 3.79 lakh. Top-spec Celestial Red and Celestial Blue variants are priced at Rs 3.94 lakh. More

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    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Launch Price Rs 3.37 Lakh – Colours, Details

    Royal Enfield Classic 650 LaunchRoyal Enfield unveiled Classic 650 Twin for the first time last year at the EICMA Show 2024. The company just launched Classic 650 for a starting price of Rs 3.37 lakh (Ex-sh). It looks almost similar to its best-seller Classic 350, but is proportionately larger, befitting its displacement class and price segment.
    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Launch
    With the launch of 650 Twins (Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650), Royal Enfield opened their account in the multi-cylinder motorcycle portal. Since then, Royal Enfield has steadily expanded their 650cc lineup to incorporate Super Meteor 650, Shotgun 650 and Interceptor Beat 650.
    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Colours
    Now, the latest 650cc bike from Royal Enfield is Classic 650 and it packs the potential to be the best-selling 500cc+ motorcycle. If Classic 350’s sales is anything to go by, we can expect Classic 650 to make a major impact in the middle-weight segment. The colour palette for Classic 650 include Vallam Red (Rs 3.37L), Bruntingthorpe Blue (Rs 3.37L), Teal (3.41L) and Black Chrome (Rs 3.5L) (all prices Ex-sh).
    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Black Chrome
    For many, Classic 650 is a stepping stone from Royal Enfield’s own 350cc motorcycle. Most probably, the Classic 350. Where design is concerned, Classic 650 looks very similar to Classic 350, only larger. It is a good thing as this Classic design has stood the test of time and is hard to shake off from being relevant for years to come.
    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Teal
    Classic design FTW?
    We get the Classic teardrop shape fuel tank, round ORVMs, round LED headlights, retro mud guards at both ends, front fork covers, large analog-digital instrument cluster with Tripper screen and it shares its main frame, sub frame and swingarm with Super Meteor 650. All this metal ensures that kerb weight is 243 kg, making Classic 650 the heaviest Royal Enfield yet.
    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Vallam Red
    This motorcycle rides on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels and gets RSU telescopic front forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear. There are disc brakes on both ends and we get dual-channel ABS as standard. We can expect Classic 650 to offer a relaxed ergonomics and comfortable ride.
    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Bruntingthorpe Blue
    Powertrain-wise we get the familiar 648cc parallel twin oil-cooled engine that is capable of generating 46.4 bhp of peak power and 52.3 Nm of peak torque. This engine is mated to a slip and assist clutch along with a 6-speed gearbox. Bearing the Classic tag, we can expect it to have cushy suspension and a pliant ride.
    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Elegant Design
    Statement from Royal Enfield
    Speaking about the launch of the Classic 650, B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors Limited and CEO, Royal Enfield, said, “The Classic 650 is more than just a motorcycle – it’s a tribute to our rich legacy, where timeless design meets effortless performance. It carries forward the spirit of Royal Enfield, blending craftsmanship with an unshakable bond between rider and machine.
    Royal Enfield Classic 650
    Built on our proven 650cc parallel twin platform, it offers a perfect blend of refinement, capability and powerful road presence, making it an even more aspirational choice for those who love the Classic’s DNA, seeking more power and versatility. With the Classic 650, we are not just building motorcycles; we are preserving the essence of pure motorcycling for generations to come. We’re thrilled to bring this iconic machine to India, and I am confident that it will be embraced with the same passion that defines our riding community.” More