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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition LaunchedRoyal Enfield stated that the Rs. 4.25 lakh (ex-sh) Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition will be delivered to 25 lucky Motoverse attendees in January 2024For a very long time, Royal Enfield has been working on a slew of 450cc and 650cc motorcycles. The company recently launched Bullet 350 and even launched New Himalayan yesterday at Motoverse event in Vagator, Goa. At the same stage, the company had a surprise showcase. Say Namaste to Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Factory Custom, limited to 25 units.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Motoverse EditionThe company lifted the veil off Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition yesterday at Motoverse event held at Vagator, Goa. This motorcycle has been making rounds in the past as test mules. For the first time, Royal Enfield has officially showcased it and revealed what production-spec design will look like when launched.Royal Enfield is only offering 25 units of this motorcycle for Rs. 4.25 lakh (ex-sh). Before you rush to your nearest dealership to reserve one, only Motoverse attendees can book one. Booking can be done within 25th November midnight. It gets a custom-designed colourway that will never be offered with a series production motorcycle.Speaking of series production motorcycle, Royal Enfield will launch Shotgun 650 for general consensus in early 2024. Whereas Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition will be delivered to the 25 lucky Motoverse attendees in January 2024. Making them first global owners of Shotgun 650, hence rewarding brand loyalty and strengthening their community. Perks of attending Royal Enfield’s events, eh?SG650 inspired designWhat does this special edition bring to the table?Main highlights of this Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition are hand-painted body panels, gradient and neon detailing, meticulously crafted aluminium parts, modular single or double seat design, low-slung silhouette, SG650 Concept inspired fuel tank and headlight cowl, 10-spoke alloy wheels, low-rise extra-wide handlebars, classic rear loop, hand-stitched black leather seat, black LED indicators, bar-end mirrors, dual pea-shooter exhausts, extended warranty and RSA as standard.As per powertrain, Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition and standard Shotgun 650 will feature the same 648cc parallel twin oil-cooled engine that all other RE 650s have. On Shotgun 650, it will sport a different tune to suit the motorcycle’s character. Performance figures will be around the same ballpark as other 650s – 47 bhp and 52 Nm. 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch will be standard too.Series production-spec Shotgun 650 might miss out on some of the custom aluminium crafted bits and pieces on this Motoverse Edition. Also, standard Shotgun 650 may be slightly toned down from SG650 Concept in terms of design, that this Motoverse Edition embraces so well.Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition Rear SeatWords from the manufacturerSpeaking about the launch of this new motorcycle, Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director of Eicher Motors Ltd., said, “The Shotgun 650 is a drop-dead gorgeous, custom-inspired motorcycle that brings together more than a century of Royal Enfield’s pure motorcycling DNA with the renegade spirit of custom culture. The objective was to build this modular, shape-shifting machine that is almost like a mutant disguised as a motorcycle.Powered by our award-winning 650-Twin platform, and an absolute delight to ride on straights and the twisties, the Shotgun 650 is our attempt to bring niche and newer categories of motorcycles to growing enthusiasts of self-expression across the world. The Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition is just the start of our journey on this factory custom model; there’s a lot more to come.”Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition FeaturesSpeaking about the inspiration and the design of the motorcycle, Mark Wells, Chief of Design at Royal Enfield, said, “Designing the Shotgun 650 was an exhilarating journey into the future. After we had shown the SG650 Concept at EICMA in 2021, it gathered huge interest from international custom builders and consumers, so much so that we decided to build it as a production motorcycle. The motorcycle is built by the same team that designed the Concept and is therefore remarkably close to the concept.It retains the cast aluminium nascelle, chopped fenders, angular bodywork and that confident, aggressive stance. At the heart of this motorcycle is the simplicity of its form and the pure metal composition that is testament to its inspiration – custom culture. The Shotgun 650 offers a perfect canvas for experienced builders as well as for someone who is just starting on their journey of customization.” More

New RE Himalayan 450 LaunchedNew RE Himalayan 450 has more power and added equipment to help enthusiasts explore the most challenging terrainsWhen it comes to serious off-roading, one of the most capable and affordable options available is the Himalayan. The New Himalayan 450 takes the experience to the next level, as it packs in a larger-capacity engine and new features. Royal Enfield has launched it at Motoverse event in Goa. Bookings are open for a token amount of Rs 10,000 (Refundable).New Himalayan 450 featuresBecause this is a global bike, Royal Enfield has revealed prices for global markets too. For Europe, it will start from EUR 5,900 and in UK, it costs GBP 5,750. For India, Royal Enfield has an introductory price of Rs. 2.69 lakh (ex-sh). This introductory pricing is valid till December 31st. There are three variants – Base costs Rs. 2.69 lakh, Pass costs Rs. 2.79 lakh and Summit starts from Rs. 2.79 lakh (all prices ex-sh).Just like the smaller-capacity version, New Himalayan 450 has a tall profile. Some of the key highlights include a round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, signature front beak, front racks, sculpted fuel tank, split seats, rear rack for top box mounting and upswept exhaust. The bike has an all-LED setup.Colour options include Hanle Black, Kamet White, Slate Himalayan Salt, Slate Poppy Blue and Kaza Brown. All these names relate to various locations or specialities across the Himalayas. New RE Himalayan 450 has comfortable riding ergonomics. The seats are especially designed to avoid saddle sores during long journeys.New RE Himalayan 450 Global pricesStandard rider seat height is 825 mm and users can also choose an 805 mm low seat option. This should allow users adequate control and handling across off-road tracks. Water wading capabilities have been improved with a high up air intake under the tank. Another key feature is a new circular TFT display.It has Bluetooth connectivity and can be paired with a smartphone. Users can access music, phone functions and full Google map navigation. The navigation is powered by Google Maps platform. The screen is placed at an appropriate angle to ensure easy readability.New Himalayan 450 specs, performancePowering the new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a 452cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves engine. It generates 40.02 PS of max power and 40 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike has electronic fuel injection, 42mm throttle body and ride-by-wire system.Himalayan 450 BaseUsers can choose from four riding modes, as per the terrain and their ride preferences. Himalayan 450 utilizes a steel, twin-spar tubular frame, with 43 mm USD forks at front and linkage-type mono-shock suspension at rear. Both the front and rear wheels have 200 mm of travel. The bike has 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, shod with 90/90 and 140/80 tyres, respectively.Braking duties are performed by a 320 mm ventilated disc with double piston calliper at front and a 270 mm ventilated disc with a single-piston calliper at rear. The bike gets dual-channel switchable ABS. New Himalayan 450 has a ground clearance of 230 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 196 kg and can carry 17 litres of fuel.Himalayan 450 Top-specA number of accessories are on offer such as a large windscreen, headlight grill, touring mirrors, rally handlebar pad, radiator guard, engine guards and rally protection. Room for luggage can be provided with panniers, top box and their mounting brackets.Words from the manufacturerSpeaking at the launch of the motorcycle, Royal Enfield CEO, B Govindarajan said, “Embarking on the creation of the new Himalayan, we immersed ourselves in the riding experiences of our community, engaging with globetrotters, explorers, and athletes. Informed by these insights and our own journey in the Himalayas, we retained the crucial elements of its DNA and worked on the areas for evolution in the new and evolved Himalayan which is absolutely purpose-built for the Himalayas.The results are fantastic and we can see that with the immense love shown by consumers and experts from across the world. The new Himalayan represents an evolution, thoughtfully shaped by genuine rider needs, making it a true global motorcycle poised to set new standards in the adventure touring category worldwide. In line with our Pure Motorcycling philosophy, we are also delighted to announce the upcoming Himalayan Adventure calendar for our passionate community across the globe. ” More

Royal Enfield Classic and Hunter in the 350 cc range commanded the domestic sales list with both YoY and MoM growthRoyal Enfield has been doing well in terms of sales with a total (domestic + exports) at 84,435 units in September 2023. This was against 82,235 units sold in October 2022 while on a MoM basis sales improved over a total of 78,580 units sold in September 2023.Royal Enfield Domestic Sales October 2023The company is gearing up to introduce its first bike in the 450cc range. The new Himalayan 450 will be launched sometime later this month. It will be at the 2023 MotoVerse in Goa being held on November 24 that the new Himalayan will be revealed while it could be priced around Rs. 2.70 lakh (ex-showroom).With the company’s domestic list commanded by its 350cc models, it was a total of 80,958 units sold last month, up 5.79 percent from 76,528 units sold in October 2022. This was a volume growth of 4,430 units. MoM sales also saw a 9.02 percent growth from 74,261 units sold in September 2023 relating to volume growth of 6,697 units.RE Classic 350 was the best-selling model in company’s lineup in domestic markets with a 0.33 percent YoY growth to 31,897 units, up from 31,791 units sold in October 2022. It was an even higher MoM growth by 22.67 percent when compared to 26,003 units sold in September 2023.Royal Enfield Sales October 2023 Breakup – DomesticThe Classic 350 currently commands a 39.40 percent share in Royal Enfield’s domestic markets. RE Hunter 350 was up next with 17,732 units sold last month, up 14.81 percent over 15,445 units sold in October 2022. MoM sales grew by 20.25 percent from 14,746 units sold in September 2023 to currently hold a 21.90 percent shareAlso in the 350cc segment were the Bullet and Meteor. Bullet 350 domestic sales grew significantly by 63.12 percent to 14,281 units, up from 8,755 units sold in October 2022. MoM sales on the other hand fell by 18.45 percent from 17,512 units sold in September 2023. The new gen Bullet 350 was launched in September 2023, bringing with it added features, a fine-tuned engine and better suspension.Bullet 350 sales drop 18.45% MoMBookings have opened and sales could see an increase in the months ahead. Meteor 350cc sales, on the other hand, fell by 2.05 percent YoY to 10,141 units in October 2023 from 10,353 units sold in October 2022. MoM sales however, grew by 17.12 percent from 8,659 units sold in September 2023.The RE Himalayan has seen lower sales over past two months. It fell to 2,944 units in October 203 down 21.51 percent from 3,751 units sold in October 2022 while it dipped MoM by 8.51 percent from 3,218 units sold in September 2023.India’s highest-selling 500cc+ motorcycle, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 sold 2,202 units sold last month, a 7.99 percent growth over 2,039 units sold in September 2023. Sales dipped YoY for both the 650 Twins and Electric 350 to 1,746 units and 15 units respectively though MoM sales of the 650 Twins went up by 36.41 percent from 1,280 units sold in September 2023.More recently the company has updated the Super Meteor which is India’s best-selling bike in the 500cc segment. Royal Enfield has introduced the wingman telematics suite on the Super Meteor 650 bringing with it a host of connected tech features which are accessible via Royal Enfield App.Royal Enfield Classic 350 tops Export List in October 2023With a total of 3,477 units in October 2023, Royal Enfield has reported both a YoY and MoM decline in exports. It was a 39.07 percent YoY decline from 5,707 units exported in October 2022 while MoM exports dipped by 19.50 percent from 4,319 units shipped in September 2023. Every model in the company portfolio posted a YoY decline while on a MoM basis, it was only the Super Meteor and Hunter 350 that saw more positive results.Royal Enfield Sales October 2023 Breakup – ExportsTopping the export list was Classic 350 which saw an 11.75 percent de-growth to 1,059 units in October 2023 from 1,200 units exported in October 2022. MoM exports also fell by 14.46 percent from 1,238 units shipped in September 2023. Super Meteor exports stood at 1,022 units lasts month, a 15.48 percent MoM growth over 885 units exported in October 2022. The Super Meteor currently commands a 29.39 percent share on the export list.It was a 48.06 percent YoY decline in exports for the Hunter 350 which fell to 670 units last month from 1,290 units exported in October 2022. MoM exports however, saw a marginal improvement of 1.21 percent from 662 units shipped in September 2023. De-growth in exports was also reported for the 650 Twins (392 units), Meteor (209 units), Bullet 350 (71 units) and Himalayan (54 units). More

Royal Enfield Wingman TelematicsThe wingman telematics suite with Super Meteor 650 unlocks a slew of connected tech features accessed via Royal Enfield AppSuper Meteor 650 made its official debut at 2022 EICMA Show. One year since, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has climbed up the ranks and is currently India’s best-selling 500cc+ motorcycle. The company is now offering Wingman telematics suite with Super Meteor 650 as standard fitment from November 16th for an additional cost. This can be retrofitted by existing owners too.Royal Enfield Wingman Telematics Suite with Super Meteor 650Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a proper cruiser bike competing with Benelli 502C and Kawasaki Vulcan S along with its stablemate Interceptor 650. The additional cost for Wingman-equipped Super Meteor 650 from November 16th is Rs. 6,500 (ex-sh). This includes a dongle, data plan and RSA for a subscription of 5 years.After 5 year duration, data plan can be recharged at a nominal fee (price not specified). Existing owners can retrofit this via authorised dealerships by placing an order. Price is Rs. 6,500 (excluding GST and fitment charges). With factory-fitted Wingman-equipped vehicles, this additional hardware is included in bike’s standard warranty too.What are the features of Wingman?Wingman unlocks a slew of connected tech accessible by the rider via Royal Enfield app. These functions can be accessed on both Android and IOS devices. Speaking of functions, there are five primary functions – Live Tracking, Last Parked Location, Trip Summary, Vehicle Alerts and Proactive Support by GRID Team.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650ccThe dedicated GRID Team will be operational between 9AM to 6PM and this team will address any unfortunate situations that cause the vehicle to be immovable. RSA is part of this Wingman package and GRID Team will arrange roadside assistance that is live 24X7. From Royal Enfield App, owners can view trip history from past three months with data like average speed, sudden acceleration and braking, over-speeding, trip route and more.Vehicle alerts include real-time fuel level and battery charge status. GPS Accuracy tolerance for tracking the motorcycle is between 20m to 200m. As of now, Royal Enfield Wingman suite is exclusively designed for Super Meteor 650 and more vehicles will follow soon.Specs and powertrainRE Super Meteor 650 is being presented in three variants – Astral, Interstellar and Celestial. Colour options are distinct to each variant. The base variant receives colour schemes of Astral Black, Astral Blue and Astral Green while the mid variant is in Interstellar Grey and Interstellar Green. Top-of-the-line Celestial trim comes in two colours – Celestial Red and Celestial Blue.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 ProfileTripper navigation is integrated into a twin-pod instrument console that works with Google Maps and shows turn-by-turn directions also offers Bluetooth connectivity and a USB charging port. This new cruiser bike weighs 241 kgs. It rides on alloy wheels measuring 19 inch front and 16 in rear and is fitted with tubeless tyres measuring 100/90-19 tyre at front and 150/80-B16 tyres at the rear.Engine, Suspension and BrakingBorrowing its engine lineup from the RE 650 Twins, the Meteor 650 gets its power via a 648 cc, twin-cylinder engine offering 47 hp power at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm torque at 5,650 rpm. The engine gets mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. Noise emission rating is at 76.3 dB(A).It also receives 43 mm Showa USD fork and twin shocks with pre-load adjustability while braking is via 320 mm front and 300 mm rear discs. Dual-channel ABS has been offered as standard. Royal Enfield is offering exclusive accessory kits called Solo Tourer and Grand Tourer which could not only enhance the riding experience of Meteor 650 but will also offer better functionalities. More

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Special EditionsAt 2023 EICMA Show, there were two Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Special Editions displayed, where one of them had a handsome bikini fairingIndia’s de facto classic motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, has quite an extensive 350cc motorcycle range. Even though they are all very similar, Royal Enfield has successfully carved out distinct differences that define their character. Hunter 350 is by far the sportiest of all the 350s. At 2023 EICMA Show, Hunter 350 got even sportier with new Special Colour Editions.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Special EditionsHunter 350 is one of the best selling 350cc motorcycles in India, after Classic 350. The motorcycle has quite an appeal, being the lightest and the most affordable Royal Enfield on sale. It has a scrambler-esque appeal and is quite sporty in its design. It primarily rivals TVS Ronin in India.Taking this formula and exponentially increase the appeal, we get vastly different visual machines. At 2023 EICMA Show, there were two Special Editions of Hunter 350 showcased and one of them had a cool fairing and a whole Cafe- Racer appearance that currently Royal Enfield is lacking in 350cc space.Main highlights of this machine are its fairing and attractive colour scheme. Starting with fairing, it is a semi fairing that extends slightly below its fuel tank. This build gets lower clip-on handlebars that will necessitate quite a lean. Front fairing extends over the instrument console, and provides decent wind protection. Seat and rear subframe are completely new and scream Cafe Racer.Hunter 350 Special Edition With FairingInstrument cluster is now centrally mounted, unlike before. For the top half of the motorcycle, there is an interesting White and Pink colourway and for lower half, there is a dark Grey and Neon Yellow. Wheels get aero covers and there is an aftermarket free-flowing full system exhaust along with slick tyres for maximum track performance.King Nerd 350The second Special Edition of Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is called King Nerd 350. This build doesn’t go on a componentry-replacing rampage. So, most of the components are identical to stock motorcycles. That said, this edition is more of an artistic and stylistic enhancement that displays individual personality. For starters, there is a Grey base coat a flashy Orange for contrast.Contrast, it does. Fuel tank has artistic expressions in the form of patterns, also seen on custom rear subframe and rear cowl. Seat gets Orange horizontal stripes and below seat, there is a leather add-on with Orange contrast that should hold a water bottle perfectly. Handy while on the go. With King Nerd 350, tyres have been upsized too.Royal Enfield King Nerd 350Wheels get aero covers along with a headlights cowl that reminds me of Royal Enfield’s own Scram 411. This cowl has a contrast Orange bezel that looks very youthful. The same King Nerd 350 is also displayed in another colourway, where Orange is replaced with Neon Yellow. More

New Royal Enfield Meteor 350Royal Enfield sold 84,435 motorcycles in October 2023 while exports declined to 3,477 units during the same monthRoyal Enfield sales in October 2023 increased both on a YoY and MoM basis and across its bikes in the sub-350cc and above-350cc categories. Sales ended positively in domestic markets though exports dipped both YoY and MoM.Royal Enfield YoY Sales Growth in October 2023Royal Enfield total sales (domestic + exports) stood at 84,435 units in October 2023. This was a 2.68 percent YoY growth over 82,235 units sold in October 2022 relating to a volume growth of 2,200 units. There was a growth in domestic sales by 5.79 percent to 80,958 units, up from 76,528 units sold in October 2022 with a 95.88 percent share while exports fell by 39.07 percent to 3,477 units from 5,707 units shipped in October 2022.Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2023Greater demand was seen in the case of RE bikes in the sub 350cc segment, sales of which grew by 1.67 percent YoY to 76,075 units in October 2023 up from 74,828 units sold in October 2022. Bikes in the above 350cc segment also posted a 12.87 percent YoY growth to 8,360 units, up from 7,407 units sold in October 2022.On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, RE sales grew by 7.45 percent over 78,580 units sold in September 2023. Here again, there was growth across domestic sales to the tune of 9.02 percent from 74,261 units sold in September 2023, while exports fell 19.50 percent from 4,319 units shipped in September 2023. Sales of the under 350cc bikes improved by 8.15 percent MoM while it was a 1.52 percent growth in case of bikes in the above 350cc segment.Royal Enfield Year-to-Date Sales FY24 Vs FY23In terms of fiscal year-to-date sales for the current financial year (FY24 YTD), Royal Enfield showed strong growth compared to the same period in previous year (FY23). In the FY2024 period, RE sales grew to 5,41,421 units, up 13.46 percent over 4,77,204 units sold in the same period of FY23. This was a volume growth of 64,217 units.Sales of sub-350cc bikes which include the likes of Classic 350, Hunter 350, Meteor 350 and the new 2023 Bullet 350, stood at 4,82,271 units, up 16.66 percent over 4,13,410 units sold in FY23. Bikes in the more powerful segment that include the Himalayan 411, Scram 411, Super Meteor 650, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, witnessed a decline of 7.28 percent to 59,150 units in FY24 from 63,794 units sold in FY23.Domestic sales stood at 4,97,845 units in the FY24 period with a 19.32 percent growth over 4,17,237 units sold in FY23. The company’s performance in export markets ended in the red as numbers fell 27.33 percent to 43,576 units in FY24 from 59,967 units sold in FY23.The company has just revealed details of its new Himalayan 450 ahead of its official launch this month. Existing Himalayan 411 will be discontinued. The new Himalayan 450 will rival the recently launched Triumph Scrambler 400X, upcoming KTM 390 Adventure, 390 Enduro and Hero Xpulse 440. More