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      RE Himalayan Recalled In The US For Faulty Brakes – 5K Units Affected

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      The reason stated by Royal Enfield to NHTSA for corrosion of braking hardware is salt treatment for roads to clear snow and iceRoyal Enfield Himalayan Recall 2023Royal Enfield is under the radar of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as Himalayan motorcycles manufactured between 2017 and 2021 are now facing brake corroding issues. RE has stated that ‘the salt used to treat roads’ is the reason for this development. In the US, roads are treated with salt during the winter season. This is to melt the huge amount of snow and ice.RE Himalayan Recalled In The USThe brake rotors manufactured by ByBre (By Brembo), are being subjected to corrosion resulting in a decrease in effective braking or complete loss of brakes. A full recall has been initiated by Royal Enfield tracking down 4,891 units of Himalayan sold in the US. The units manufactured after 2021, are supposed to be immune to this failure.Bybre has likely used a different type of coating to prevent corrosion or there must be a change in braking hardware altogether with models manufactured after 2021. Royal Enfield dealers in the US have been instructed to replace brake calipers both at the front and rear.Corroding brake calipers is a known factor with Royal Enfield motorcycles as observed in Britain, South Korea and Europe. In 2020, Royal Enfield recalled over 15,000 Himalayans and 650 twins with the same issue.ByBre Brakes Recall In The Past Over Similar IssueByBre is a subsidiary brand of Brembo. Hence denoting “By Brembo” (ByBre). ByBre specializes in making braking hardware for lower-tier motorcycles, while Brembo caters to flagships and other premium motorcycles offered with a higher price tag.In 2017, ByBre brakes offered with BMW G310 series of motorcycles in India were recalled owing to similar corroding issues. In that case too, braking effectiveness was drastically reduced or could even lead to complete failure. It is not yet sure whether calipers offered with Himalayan and G310 were identical in India.Indian Units Affected Too?It is not yet sure whether Indian units of Himalayan pose this failure. Given that treating roads with salt to clear snow and ice is not a standard practice in India, we would wager Indian models are not affected.In India, Royal Enfield is currently testing a next gen Himalayan. This will replace the current Himalayan 411. It gets a plethora of modern tech like USD front forks, larger brakes and more. This model will be shipped globally as well. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2023 – Classic, Hunter, Meteor, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield domestic sales increased by 23.59 percent YoY while exports improved by 1.18 percent in Feb 2023New Royal Enfield 650cc Black EditionRoyal Enfield sales in February 2023 improved both in terms of domestic sales and exports. The company which sells models such as the Hunter, Bullet, Classic and Meteor in the sub 350 cc segment as well as Himalayan, Scram 411, Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 and Super Meteor 650 saw total sales (domestic + exports) at 71,544 units in Feb 2023. This was a 20.93 percent YoY growth over 59,160 units sold in Feb 2022. MoM sales dipped by 4.28 percent from 74,746 units sold in Jan 2023.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has contributed heavily to these sales. Launched in August 2022, sales have hit the 1 lakh unit sales milestone in 6 months making it the 2nd best-selling bike in the company portfolio after Classic 350. The company has also added some features and new colour options to the 650 Twins. 2023 Royal Enfield Continental GT and Interceptor are expected to launch soon.Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2023Of the total 71,544 units sold in the past month, domestic sales stood at 64,436 units, up 23.59 percent YoY when compared to 52,135 units sold in Feb 2022. On a MoM basis, domestic sales fell by 4.82 percent when compared to 67,702 units sold in Jan 2023.Exports on the other hand, improved by 1.18 percent to 7,108 units in Feb 2023 from 7,025 units sold in Feb 2022. MoM exports also grew marginally by 0.91 percent from 7,044 units shipped in Jan 2023.Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2023Majority sales came in from the company bikes in the sub 350cc segment. Sales stood at 64,810 units in Feb 2023, up 30.97 percent YoY from 49,484 units sold in Feb 2022 commanding a 90.59 percent share. MoM sales dipped 4.95 percent from 68,183 units sold in Jan 2023 relating to a 3,373 unit volume de-growth while share had stood at 91.22 percent.Bikes of more than 350cc configuration suffered a YoY de-growth of 30.41 percent to 6,734 units in the past month from 9,676 units sold in Feb 2022. It was however a MoM growth of 2.61 percent from 6,563 units sold in Jan 2023. The RE Himalayan 450 has been spied undergoing test in Ladakh. It is expected to make its debut at the EICMA Show later this year with launch set for some time in November 2023.RE Year-to-Date Sales and ExportsOn a year to date (YTD) basis, Royal Enfield has seen outstanding growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports. Total sales in the April-Feb 2023 period stood at 7,62,660 units, up 42.66 percent from 5,34,591 units sold in the same period of 2022. This was a volume growth of 2,28,069 units.Domestic sales improved by 45.85 percent to 6,74,956 units in FY2023 from 4,62,759 units sold in FY 2022. Exports also increased by 22.10 percent to 87,704 units in FY2023 from 71,832 units sold in the same period last year. Bikes in the sub 350cc segment contributed 6,73,582 units to total sales, up 49.50 percent when compared to 4,50,569 units sold in FY 2022 with an 88.32 percent share. The larger capacity bikes saw sales of 89,078 units in FY 2023. This was a 6.02 percent growth from 84,022 units sold in FY 2022 relating to a 5,056 unit volume growth and an 11.68 percent share. More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Records 1 L Sales Milestone In 6 Months

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      Hunter 350 was launched in Aug 2022 – It has become the 2nd best-selling Royal Enfield motorcycleRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 Sales MilestoneLaunched at a starting price of 1.5 lakh, Hunter 350 is the most affordable Royal Enfield motorcycle on offer today. Attractive pricing has played a major role in the Hunter becoming one of the best-selling motorcycles in the segment.Hunter 350 is offered in two variants – Hunter Retro and Hunter Metro. The former will be set apart from the latter in terms of colour choices and equipment. Hunter Retro targets buyers with limited budget while Metro gets more advanced features and hence is priced higher.Hunter 350 Sales MilestoneToday, Royal Enfield has announced that Hunter 350 sales have crossed the 1 lakh milestone. This record was achieved in just 6 months. Since launch in Aug 2022 to Jan 2023, RE has sold 1,00,183 units of Hunter 350. Hunter is now the 2nd best selling RE, after Classic 350.Aug 2022 was the best month for Hunter 350, as far as sales are concerned. In that month, Hunter sales had crossed 18k. Oct and Nov months saw Hunter sales around 15.5k. On average, RE has managed to sell about 16.7k units of Hunter every month.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Sales MilestoneHunter 350 is offered in colour options of Rebel Blue, Rebel Red, Rebel Black, Dapper Ash, Dapper White and Dapper Grey. On board features include a circular instrument cluster with a small tripper navigation pod positioned to the right. Speaking about design, it gets a round headlamp, split grab rails, round halogen tail lamp with oval shaped turn indicators and black alloy wheelsRE Hunter 350 SpecsIt sports a tear drop shaped fuel tank of 13 liter capacity with centrally positioned fuel filler lid. Branding with the words ‘Royal’ and ‘Enfield’ will be seen on either side of the fuel tank. RE Hunter 350 is built on a twin downtube frame, and has a kerb weight of 177 kgs.Ground clearance is at 150mm and seat height is at 800mm while it rides on a wheelbase of 1,370mm. Has a top speed of 114 km/h. In the front is a 41mm telescopic suspension offering 130mm of travel. At the rear are adjustable shocks that offer 102mm of travel. Braking is via disc brakes.RE Hunter 350 is powered by the same 350cc engine that also powers Classic 350 and Meteor. This single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC engine makes 20.2 hp power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm. It is mated to a 5 speed gearbox. Same engine will also power the soon to be launched new gen Bullet 350. More

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      2023 Royal Enfield 650 Twins Alloys, New Colours – Launch Soon

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      2023 Royal Enfield 650 Twins Continental GT and Interceptor gets all black treatment – Alloys, New colours, LED headlight, USB charger2023 Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor – Alloy, New ColourWire-spoke wheels are a perfect match for Royal Enfield 650 twins, owing to the elegant neo-retro profile of these bikes. It explains why alloy wheels were never offered as an option with Interceptor and Continental GT 650. However, things are set to change with the 650 Twins will soon get alloy wheel variants with new colour options. Now launched in Europe, Royal Enfield will soon be launching these in India.2023 Royal Enfield 650 TwinsAlloy wheels help achieve a sportier, aggressive profile for a bike. However, with the easy-going vibes of 650 twins, alloy wheels may seem a bit out of place. But in terms of practicality, alloy wheels with tubeless tyres can be advantageous.For example, fixing a puncture becomes a lot easier. Unlike wire-spoke wheels with tubed tyres, there is no need to take out the wheel to fix the puncture. As the puncture problem is quite widespread with the roads strewn with various types of debris, alloy wheels with tubeless tyres are a better choice.Another benefit of alloy wheels is that they are largely maintenance-free. Off-roading capabilities are limited with alloy wheels, but it won’t even be needed in case of folks whose usage will be limited to city streets and highways. In comparison, wire-spoke wheels may require periodic inspection and maintenance.2023 Royal Enfield 650 Continental GT – Alloy, New ColourWire-spoke wheels also tend to corrode faster on the inside, especially when exposed to water or humid conditions over a prolonged period. Internal corrosion of the wheels can itself cause punctures quite frequently. Alloy wheels with tubeless tyres don’t have such issues.New Colours, OBD-2 complianceAlong with the alloy wheels, Royal Enfield 650 twins will get cosmetic updates as well. As can be seen in the leaked photos, RE 650 Twins alloy wheel variant comes in new colours and graphics. Continental GT650 is seen in Silver colour with Orange stripes and Black colour with Blue stripes.Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 alloy wheel variant is seen with Navy Blue colour with Orange / Yellow dual tone finish. In addition, these motorcycles get blacked out finish on the engine, exhaust, front forks – giving it a meaner look.2023 Royal Enfield 650 Continental GT – Alloy, New ColourOBD-2 compliance is another update that 650 twins will be getting. The deadline for the same is March 31, 2023. Under OBD-2 compliance, the bikes will be fitted with an on-board diagnostic system. It can monitor and report emission levels in real-time. OBD-2 will be more effective in controlling pollution in comparison to the existing 6-monthly PUC system.Updated Royal Enfield 650 twins are expected to be launched in the coming days. With the updates and OBD-2 compliance, it is likely that prices will be bumped up slightly for Interceptor and Continental GT. Interceptor 650 current model is priced in the range of Rs 2.9 lakh to Rs 3.14 lakh. Continental GT 650 retails in the range of Rs 3.05 lakh to Rs 3.31 lakh. (ex-sh prices). More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2023 – Bullet, Meteor, Himalayan

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      There was a decent growth registered by Royal Enfield sales for January 2023 in domestic market, but exports plummetedImage – Being TechnozzDomestic market is where Royal Enfield shows commendable growth in both YoY and MoM analysis. With 67,702 units sold in the domestic market, Royal Enfield saw a YoY growth of 36.15% over 49,726 units sold a year ago and 13.17% MoM growth as opposed to 59,821 units sold a month before. Volume growth is 17,976 units YoY and 7,881 units MoM.The highest-seller for RE in India is Classic 350 with a 38.60% market share. RE sold 26,134 Classic 350 and saw 26.36% MoM growth. With 5,452 units of volume growth. There was a 2.39% YoY decline, which is better than the 40.44% YoY decline found in December 2022. Hunter 350 secured 2nd place with a 24.48% market share.Royal Enfield Sales – Domestic MarketAs opposed to 17,261 units sold a month before, Hunter’s sales fell short with 16,574 units with a small 3.98% MoM decline. Bullet 350 is next on this list with 9,685 units sold last month. The evergreen Bullet managed to register 31.70% YoY growth and 9.86% MoM growth. Volume gain stood at 2,331 units YoY and 869 units MoM.Bullet was followed by Meteor 350 with 7,622 units sold in January 2023. Even though Meteor sales dropped by 9.91% YoY, there was a 21.02% growth MoM. Electra 350 sold 4,208 units with 58.73% YoY growth and 24.46% MoM growth. Volume gain for Electra 350 stood at 1,557 units YoY and 827 units MoM.Royal Enfield Domestic Sales Jan 2023ADV Himalayan sold 2,499 units which accounted for a 3.69% share of the domestic market. Sales weren’t enough to beat 3,248 units sold in 2022 and saw a 23.06% YoY decline. It fared better in MoM analysis with 10.72% growth. Lastly, we have 650 Twins with 980 units sold. 650 twins saw a 20.84% YoY decline and a 12.97% MoM decline.Royal Enfield Sales – ExportsRE’s flagship 650 lineup might have come last in the domestic market. But it tops in exports as it is the highest-shipped motorcycle from Royal Enfield. With 2,101 units shipped, it registered a 43.46% YoY decline as opposed to 3,716 units shipped last year. But, there is a staggering 516.13% MoM growth as RE shipped 341 units of 650 Twins in December 2022.Due to this, 650 Twins are accountable for 24.49% of RE’s total exports. Hunter 350 is 2nd with 1,810 units shipped with 9.23% MoM growth and 153 units volume gain. Classic 350 is pushed down with just 1,517 units shipped last month. Classic 350 saw a 25.71% YoY decline and a 42.80% MoM decline. Market share went from 30.91% to just 17.68% in just a month.Royal Enfield Exports Jan 2023Himalayan exports were at 983 units last month. It wasn’t enough to beat 1,050 units shipped a year ago and 1,531 units shipped a month before. In effect, Himalayan’s numbers declined by 6.38% YoY and 35.79% MoM. Volume lost was 67 units YoY and 548 units MoM. Lastly, we have Meteor 350 at 633 units.Meteor 350 fell into the red completely with a 72.53% YoY decline and a 73.60% MoM decline. In total, Royal Enfield shipped 7,044 units in January 2023. The company registered a 22.70% YoY decline as opposed to 9,112 units shipped in Jan 2022 and 17.89% MoM decline as opposed to 8,579 units shipped in December 2022. More

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      2023 Royal Enfield 650 Twins Edition – GT Thunder, INT Lightning

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      As of now, these new RE 650 Twins editions are only offered in the UK and are not likely to be offered in India2023 Royal Enfield 650 GT Thunder EditionRE 650s are major contributors to 500cc+ motorcycle segment in India with over 80% market share. Ever since the Royal Enfield 650 twins were launched, they have been a runaway success. Until last year, the 650 Twins lineup included Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. Now it also includes Super Meteor 650.To keep the winning streak and buzz around its 650cc range, RE has now launched Lightning and Thunder Editions for Interceptor 650 and GT 650 respectively. These are only launched in the UK as of now. For India, RE will soon launch 650 Twins with alloys.Lightning And Thunder Edition – FeaturesThese Editions are basically modified versions of standard 650s with original accessories. These new editions get small front fly screen, soft panniers at the side, a touring seat with a ribbed pattern, touring ORVMs, engine guards, an aluminium sump guard, and a CNC-machined oil filler cap.Accessories are common between both Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition and Continental GT 650 Thunder Edition. With all the accessories in place, Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition looks more like a scrambler, especially with the ribbed seat, soft panniers and sump guard.2023 Royal Enfield 650 INT Lightning EditionPricing for Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition is GBP 6459 (approx Rs. 6.42 lakh) and Continental GT 650 will set one back by GBP 6659 (approx Rs. 6.62 lakh). With Lightning and Thunder Edition, Royal Enfield is not offering any mechanical changes over a standard motorcycle.We won’t complain if Lightning and Thunder Editions are never launched in India. This is because Royal Enfield’s extensive accessory catalog already has these add-ons on offer. One can spec up his / her 650 twin to achieve what Lightning and Thunder Editions has to offer.The 648cc parallel-twin engine is kept as is, making a healthy 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque. This is still an air/oil-cooled engine coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. This platform brought incredible smoothness, something never associated with a Royal Enfield before. Due to their character, rider ergonomics for Interceptor and GT 650 differ slightly.2023 Royal Enfield 650 INT Lightning Edition and GT Thunder EditionFacelift 650 Twins LaunchIn India, Royal Enfield is readying updated versions of its 650cc motorcycles. Test mules for the same have been spied donning 18” alloy wheels. It can be speculated that LED headlights and an integrated tripper module might be part of this update. We can’t say for sure.What we can say for sure, is that other componentry like 41mm telescopic front forks, twin shockers, and braking hardware will be carried over as is. A slight bump in price tag is expected as opposed to outgoing prices – Starting from Rs. 2.88 lakh for Interceptor 650 and Rs. 3.05 lakh for Continental GT 650 (prices ex-sh, Delhi). More

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      RE Himalayan 450 Spied In Ladakh – Snow Chain On Tyre

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      USD forks on new Himalayan 450 are likely to offer a lot more front-end feel and increase agility considerablyRE Himalayan 450 Spied In LadakhRoyal Enfield has been testing its 450cc platform for quite some months now. Given the company’s extensive testing patterns, it is likely that the launch is not scheduled for any time soon. There are two motorcycles based on this new 450cc platform. One is Himalayan 450 and the other is likely to be called Scram 450.With the ADV trend catching up, Royal Enfield is set to offer a new product, more capable than its current ADV, Himalayan 411. The main objectives for the new Himalayan 450 will definitely be high-speed touring, good off-road prowess and optimum traction in varied road conditions. New spy shots of Himalayan 450 show the ADV being tested in Ladakh. This way, Royal Enfield can test a vehicle’s performance in high altitude conditions and in snowy and icy terrains.Himalayan 450 Spied In LadakhThis is the first time Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been testing in snow. Almost all car and bike manufacturers in India send their upcoming vehicles to test in the difficult terrain of Ladakh. The temperatures there are extreme, and so are the road (or no road) conditions. This makes Ladakh the best geographical location to test high-altitude response of a vehicle.Both RE Himalayan 450 test mules were spotted with snow chains, as the terrain they were traversing, got trickier. The upcoming Himalayan 450 will build on the strengths of outgoing Himalayan 411. This means an upright riding stance and a fairly relaxed rider’s triangle, center-set footpegs, and high-set handlebars facilitating standing and gripping the motorcycle between one’s thighs.High altitude & snow testing of the upcoming @royalenfield Himalayan 450 starts. Spied between Khardung la and Nubra valley by one of my trusted local drivers.More details soon! @91Trucks #Himalayan450 pic.twitter.com/uP47dYycnE— Bunny Punia (@BunnyPunia) February 14, 2023There are new elements like LED turn indicators, all-terrain tyres and a slightly stubbier and up-swept exhaust end can. The new design will still be purposeful with provision to hold panniers and jerry cans. RE Himalayan 450 will feature USD front forks and a rear mono-shock with decent suspension travel.Wire-spoke wheels are likely to be retained from current Himalayan 411 – these are 19” front and 17” rear. The front beak and a windscreen are part of its package. Round headlights will house LEDs this time, instead of halogen bulbs found on current models.Specs & RivalsThe new platform is rumored to displace around 450cc while developing around 35 bhp of power and around 40 Nm of torque. A 6-speed transmission is finally making its way into Royal Enfield’s single-cylinder lineup. A circular fully-digital speedometer is placed vertically and is expected to get Bluetooth functionality with turn-by-turn navigation. No more jugaad tripper screens with Himalayan.There will be a price increment with the new Himalayan 450 as opposed to the outgoing model. This price hike is likely to put it against rivals like KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS. But as we all know, the arch-rival for Himalayan 450 pound-to-pound, is Hero’s upcoming Xpulse with almost double the engine as its 200cc model.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhaust Note Sound – New Spy Video

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      With its aggressive styling and improved performance, Himalayan 450 is expected to emerge as a more popular choice than the existing 411cc modelRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhaust NoteRoyal Enfield has been making the right moves in its evolution, which has helped the company to maintain a sizeable lead over rivals. After establishing its dominance in 350cc and 650cc space, Royal Enfield is now focusing on 450cc segment.It is expected that the first 450cc bike from Royal Enfield will be Himalayan 450. It was spied recently and appears to be in production-ready form. Apart from Himalayan, Royal Enfield’s 450cc range will also have Hunter 450, a cafe-racer, tourer and a scrambler.Himalayan 450 exhaust note, featuresWith its new bikes, Royal Enfield has been working to improve the aural experience. Instead of the typical loud dug-dug sound, new RE bikes have a more refined exhaust note. This is applicable for Himalayan 450 as well. While the throaty feel is still there, the output is more restrained and mellowed. At higher revs, the exhaust note sounds even smoother.Although it shares the same name, Himalayan 450 is a lot different from existing 411cc Himalayan. It comes across as more agile, which implies that the bike can be used for both commuting and touring needs. It is not burdened by the bulky-looking racks that existing Himalayan has. Some key highlights include high-mounted secondary fender, compact windscreen, round headlamp, circular rear-view mirrors, sleek turn signals, curvy fuel tank and stubby exhaust.[embedded content][embedded content]Himalayan 450 has a new circular instrument display, which could be an LCD or TFT screen. This update has helped reduce clutter in the cockpit area. The screen is fairly large and should be able to display a wide range of information. Another advantage is that the screen is positioned at almost 90° angle. This will ensure that users don’t have to take their eyes off the road when looking at the instrument console.Himalayan 450 has relaxed ergonomics with raised handlebar and centrally placed footpegs. Rider seat height is quite low, which should ensure improved balance and handling. The bike is also designed in a way that makes it easier to ride standing up.Himalayan 450 performance, specsHimalayan 450 is expected to deliver around 35 bhp of max power and 40 Nm of peak torque. Royal Enfield is likely to aim at achieving a level of performance that either matches or exceeds numbers of rivals. Himalayan 450 will go up against the likes of KTM 390 Adventure and upcoming Hero XPulse 400. The engine onboard Himalayan 450 will have a 6-speed gearbox. It is expected to get liquid cooling.Test mules of Himalayan 450 have been spotted with USD front forks from Showa. However, these don’t seem to have an adjustability function for rebound and compression. At rear, the bike has monoshock suspension. It has disc brakes at both ends and is expected to get dual-channel switchable ABS. Himalayan 450 could get advanced features such as ride modes and ride-by-wire system. More