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      Royal Enfield Sales Aug 2022 – Classic, Bullet, Meteor, Hunter, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield reports YTD, YoY and MoM sales growth in August 2022; Total sales surpass 70k unitsNew Royal Enfield Hunter 350While industry wide two-wheeler sales haven’t quite bounced back to its highest peaks, Royal Enfield is having a progressive quarter. Alongside a strong YoY sales performance, MoM sales too is markedly improved. Total Royal Enfield motorcycle sales last month are reported at just over 70k units.With a total of 70,112 units, the manufacturer reports 53 percent sales growth. Up from 45,860 units YoY, volume gain stood at 24,252 units. As monthly sales continue to grow, in tandem, the company has reported an improvement in YTD sales.Royal Enfield Sales Aug 2022While exports grew, it was growth in domestic sales that steered a strong result. Of total sales, the 350cc segment as always defines and dictates what happens, only this time in a stronger avatar. 350cc segment sales is reported at 62,236 units, up from 38,572 units. Volume growth is reported at 61.35 percent. Volume gain stood at 23,664 units. In this segment, RE sells Classic, Bullet, Meteor, Electra and Hunter.Above 350cc segment sales is reported at 7,876 units at 8 percent growth. Up from 7,288 units, volume gain stood at 588. In this segment, RE sells 650 Twins, Himalayan and Scram. Soon they will launch the new Himalayan 450, Scram 450 and Super Meteor 650 cruiser.Royal Enfield Sales Aug 2022Royal Enfield Exports is up at 7,220 units at 6 percent growth. Up from 6,790 units, volume gain stood at 430 units. Total domestic sales are up at 62,892 units, up from 39,070 units. Volume gain is reported at 23,822 units at 61 percent growth. Royal Enfield August 2022 results saw growth in all quarters.MoM sales growth in August 2022MoM sales are up from 55,555 units. Volume gain stood at 14,557 units at 26 percent growth. 350cc segment sales is up from 46,336 units at 34.31 percent growth. Volume gain stood at just below 16k units.The above 350cc segment saw sales decline of 14.57 percent, down from 9,219 units. Volume loss stood at 1,343 units. Domestic sales growth is reported at 35.17 percent, up from 46,529 units. Volume gain stood at 16,363 units. Exports fell from just over 9k units at 20 percent decline. Volume loss stood at 1.8k units.YTD sales soars ahead in 5 monthsYTD FY23 sales for the 350cc segment is up at 2,64,376 units. At 45 percent growth, YoY YTD sales are up from 1,82,681 units. Above 350cc segment sales is up 57 percent at 48,496 units from 30,857 units. Total YTD sales are up at 3,12,872 units from 2,13,538 units. Volume growth stood at 47 percent. Exports for the fiscal are up at 45,809 units at 50 percent growth, up from 30,501 units. With the 350cc segment being its backbone, Royal Enfield has often found a way to reinvigorate the segment. Its latest wonder kid being the Hunter 350cc launched in early August. More

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      RE Hunter 350 Stunt Capabilities Showcased – 360 Spin, Wheelie

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      As compared to other 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycles, Hunter 350 has a compact, nimble-footed profileRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 Stunt CapabilitiesTwo-wheeler manufacturers have often used stunts to highlight superior capabilities of their bikes. Some examples include Bajaj Auto, Yamaha motorcycles and more recently Ola Electric. Also fun to watch are stunts performed by amateurs and enthusiasts, who can be as creative as they want without getting restricted by any ethical concerns.In a recent video, a Hunter 350 user can be seen performing some signature stunt moves with the bike. It includes 360 degree spin and wheelie. While these manoeuvres may be quite basic, especially for a professional, what makes it worth watching is the limited space in which the stunts have been performed.What makes Hunter 350 so agile?As compared to other 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycles, Hunter 350 has a shorter wheelbase of 1,370 mm. It is also lightweight, with an unfuelled kerb weight of around 169 kg. The twin-downtube spine frame utilizes a compact design, which makes the bike a lot more maneuverable across busy city streets. 17-inch wheels work to enhance the bike’s agile character. Seat height of 800 mm ensures a low centre of gravity, which helps ensure optimal control and handling of the bike.A comfortable riding stance and advantageous rake angle are other factors that improve the bike’s capabilities. Topping it all is the powerful 349.34 cc motor that churns out 20.2 bhp of max power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. Being lightweight, Hunter 350 has a higher power to weight ratio in comparison to other 350cc Royal Enfield bikes with the same engine. There is ample torque, as is required for performing wheelies and donuts.[embedded content][embedded content]Hunter 350 has intuitive throttle response, which ensures quick acceleration. This is clearly evident in the video, as the bike can be seen achieving fast speeds in a limited space of just around 10 meters. The stunts are performed by Faraz Stunt Rider who is a professional stunt rider as well as a motorcycle stunt trainer.Braking setup seems to be just right, as it’s a key requirement for performing such types of stunts. Hunter 350 has 300 mm fixed disc with twin piston floating calliper at front and 270 mm disc, single piston floating calliper at rear. Dual-channel is offered as standard.Safety gear missingWhile the stunts look super smooth, the only safety gear being used is a half face helmet. Hands, elbows, torso, legs and knees are completely exposed, which increases the risk of serious injury. OEMs often have had to face criticism for their stunt advertisements, even when it was clearly stated that the stunts are performed by professionals in a controlled environment and with all safety precautions and adequate safety gear.People try to copy such stunts as it looks all too easy, not realizing the amount of practice required to perform such manoeuvres. It is strongly recommended that users don’t copy such moves, as there could be adverse consequences. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jul 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Bullet, Himalayan

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      Classic 350 still top the charts as it is the highest-selling Royal Enfield motorcycle by quite a large marginImage – Auto Moto ShowIf there is a company that has a monopoly in retro and classic motorcycles, it has to be Royal Enfield. With motorcycles like Classic 350 in their arsenal, Royal Enfield has the potential to stay at the top of retro and classic bike charts for a long time. For reference, Classic 350 alone sells more than most of its rivals combined. But how does the company fare in domestic sales and exports? Let’s take a closer look.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jul 2022 – DomesticAt the top of the list, we have Classic 350 which registered 37.5% growth YoY with 23,223 units sold in July 2022 over 16,890 units in July 2021 with a difference of 6,333 units. But it registered a dip of 8.66% MoM as it had sold 25,425 units in June 2022. This might be due to the fact that competitors like Yezdi are offering modernity like a 6-speed gearbox, LED headlights, digital instrument cluster and more. Currently, Classic 350 accounts for half of Royal Enfield’s domestic sales.Meteor 350 is next with 8,088 units sold in July 2022 and registers a 7.85% dip YoY and 6.44% MoM and accounts for just 16.15% of the company’s market share. Surprisingly, the last-gen Bullet 350 still sells 6,530 units in July 2022. It registered an 8.45% dip in sales YoY and 10.81% growth MoM. Not bad as it enjoys 11.01% of the company’s sales.Electra 350 clocked 3,853 units in July 2022 with 30.65% YoY growth and a dip of 11.69% MoM. Himalayan sold 3,441 units in July 2022 with 26.04% YoY growth as it only sold 2,730 units in July 2021. But it registered a 23.77% decline MoM. 650 twins sold a healthy 1,394 units in July 2022 with 71.89% growth YoY with a difference of 583 units. But sales take a hit of only 2.18% MoM.Royal Enfield Domestic Sales July 2022Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Jul 2022When it comes to exports, Meteor 350 ships the highest with 2,844 units shipped in July 2022 registering 63.73% YoY growth with 1,737 units sold in July 2021. But it registers an 18.44% drop MoM. Meteor 350 is company’s highest-shipping model with a 31.51% share and also is Britain’s highest-selling model too.Himalayan takes second spot with 2,348 units sold in July 2022 registering 76.67% YoY growth and 24.23% MoM de-growth and enjoys a 26.01% share. 650 Twins are getting more and more popular worldwide owing to their immense value. It is reflected in numbers too. It shipped 2,083 units in July 2022 registering 27.41% growth YoY and 3.67% growth MoM and enjoyed a 22.56% share.Next in line is Classic 350 which registered a staggering 2,666.15% growth YoY in July 2022 with 1,798 units over July 2021 with just 65 units. But sees a 30.63% de-growth MoM and accounts for 19.92% of Royal Enfield’s exports currently.Royal Enfield Exports July 2022Even though Royal Enfield is doing better than last year in both domestic and exports, sales are slowly declining MoM in both exports and domestic. Domestically, the company sold 46,529 units in July 2022 with 7,239 units increment over July 2021’s 39,390 units while registering 18.42% growth YoY. But it sold 50,265 units in June 2022 and hence we see a 7.43% drop in sales MoM.Same goes with exports. Royal Enfield shipped 9,026 units in July 2022 registering a 90.10% growth over 4,748 units in July 2021. But last month, it exported 11,142 units and hence, we see an 18.99% drop in sales MoM. More

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      RE Bobber 650, Himalayan 450 Spied Together – Cruising At 100+ Kmph

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      New products like Bobber 650 and Himalayan 450 will help Royal Enfield maintain its dominance in middleweight motorcycle segmentRoyal Enfield Bobber 650 and Himalayan 450 spied togetherEven with more than 85% market share in middleweight segment, Royal Enfield doesn’t seem to be infected by a complacency bug. On the contrary, the Chennai-based manufacturer is working aggressively by launching new products at regular intervals. This approach has become all the more necessary with availability of new rival products such as those launched by the likes of Honda, Jawa, Yezdi and TVS. In the future, Royal Enfield is likely to face new challengers from Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj as well.Over the next five years, Royal Enfield will be launching an average of one new product every quarter. Things seem to be going as per plans so far, as Scram 411 and Hunter 350 have already been launched this year. Other upcoming Royal Enfield bikes include Himalayan 450 and Bobber 650, which were recently spotted on road test by happinessperkm.Himalayan 450 featuresHimalayan 450 has undergone some major transformations, helping achieve a design that’s a lot more pleasing to the eyes. As compared to the sharp profile used for Himalayan 411, new Himalayan has a more rounded appearance. While Himalayan 411 is hard to miss on the streets, new Himalayan 450 has a more agreeable design that can easily blend in the crowded streets.Another key change can be seen in the design of racks, which also get a rounded appearance. Rear racks seem to be missing on the test mule, which indicates that some of these components could be made optional. They could be offered as an accessory via the company’s MIY personalization platform. It makes sense, as not everyone may be planning long-distance touring on Himalayan 450.[embedded content][embedded content]Other changes that are evident include new fuel tank design, single-piece saddle, compact exhaust and longer front beak. Retro bits are largely the same such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors and wire-spoke wheels. Most significant upgrade will be the new 450cc motor, which is likely to generate around 40 bhp of max power and 45 Nm of peak torque.Bobber 650 featuresFor wide open roads, Royal Enfield Bobber 650 seems like the perfect cruising machine. Its large size exudes powerful vibes and the bulk keeps it firmly planted on the tarmac. Even when cruising at high speeds, absolutely no turbulence or vibrations are noticeable. Some key features of Bobber 650 include round headlamp and rear view mirrors, classic tear-drop shaped fuel tank, single-piece seat, dual chrome exhaust, broad rear mudguard and circular tail lamp and turn signals.Bobber 650 is equipped with dual instrument dials, something similar to that of Meteor 350. The smaller unit on the right is likely to be Tripper navigation screen. The bike has a comfortable riding stance with pulled back handlebar and forward-set footpegs. USD forks at front will make the rides a lot safer. While the test mule does not have a visor, it could be offered as an accessory.Powering Bobber 650 will be the 648cc parallel twin motor that makes 47.5 PS and 52 Nm. It is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed transmission. It is possible that some engine retuning may be done in line with Bobber 650’s cruising needs. The bike is expected to be launched at a price of around Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh. More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 First Official Teaser – Launch Next Year

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      Royal Enfield’s consistent efforts to improve its product offerings will be evident once again with all-new Himalayan 4502023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 – RenderOne of the popular all-terrain bikes in the country, Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 is expected to be replaced with a more powerful 450cc model. New Himalayan will have better capabilities for highway cruising and extra torque for off-road environments. Launch is likely to take place in 2023.While the new Himalayan retains the core silhouette of its predecessor, there are quite a few changes that give the bike a unique identity. Expected to be launched next year, it has now been teased officially.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 TeasedRoyal Enfield and their MD have shared an interesting new video on their Instagram accounts today. At first glance, it looks like a Himalayan that is crossing river somewhere in Ladakh region. It does not take long for one to realize that it is not the Himalayan that is currently on sale. But something else. The video has the caption – Testing 1, 2, 3..Well, this is the first official teaser of the upcoming new Himalayan, that is popularly known as the Himalayan 450. Though the teaser only shows the front LED headlight, earlier test mules that were spotted in full camouflage, revealed design tweaks. These include changes to the headlamp cowl, windshield, front beak, fuel tank and side panels. Himalayan 450 has been equipped with a stubbier exhaust, as compared to that of current model.New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 teasedVideo @royalenfield pic.twitter.com/1mNE045xZl— RushLane (@rushlane) August 22, 2022Things like front and rear luggage racks will be largely the same. There could be some slight variations in line with the bike’s profile. In terms of functionality, the luggage racks could be made stronger to boost their load carrying capacity. Step-up split seats look familiar, so does the rear tail section.Ride ergonomics appears more or less the same, even though there could be some changes to the positioning of the handlebar and footpegs. Being an all-terrain bike, it’s a tad difficult for designers to balance the needs of highway cruising and off-road tracks. Himalayan has witnessed continuous improvements over the years and riding comfort can be expected to be better with the new 450cc model.Himalayan 450 engine and specsPowering new Himalayan will be a 450cc engine, capable of generating close to 40 bhp of max power and 45 Nm of peak torque. This makes it a more powerful machine, as compared to the likes of KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS. In its current form, Himalayan produces a modest 24.3 bhp and 32 Nm. Another key update will be a 6-speed transmission, replacing the existing 5-speed unit.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Side ViewEquipped with USD forks at front, new Himalayan 450 will have better handling and control at high speeds. At rear, the bike will have monoshock suspension. Riding on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, new Himalayan 450 will be dimensionally similar to the current model.Braking system will have disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS as standard. As compared to manually switchable ABS offered with current Himalaya, the new model will have automatic function. Rear ABS will be switched off automatically as soon as the user selects off-road ride mode. There will be other ride modes as well such as road and rain.Other key updates will include features like ride-by-wire throttle. Heated grips could also be offered as an option. This will come handy when riding in cooler climes. Users will also be able to choose from multiple options for handlebar and handguards. Debut is likely to take place at EICMA 2022 in November this year, while launch can happen in H1 2023. A Scram version is also in the making. More

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      2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 450 – Side, Rear View Spied

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      Just like Scram 411 and its ADV sibling, Royal Enfield Scram 450 will share most of the equipment list with upcoming Himalayan 450Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Scram SpiedLaunching Scram 411, a road-friendly version of Himalayan, was a good strategy to target users with limited off-roading needs. Scram 411 also works for folks who just want an adventure-style bike for their urban commutes. Another plus for Scram 411 is its affordable price in comparison to Himalayan.As Royal Enfield is developing a more capable version of Himalayan, it is natural that its Scram version will also be launched. While Himalayan 450 will use the extra power to conquer more challenging trails, Scram 450 will utilize it for faster acceleration and higher top speeds on wide open roads. Although both bikes will have the same engine, there could be small tweaks in tuning to suit Scram 450’s urban scrambler profile.2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 450 SpiedRetro theme is clearly evident in features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors and tear-drop shaped fuel tank. Scram 450 is likely to get a circular instrument pod. Tripper navigation could be available as an optional feature. The bike has bare minimum body panelling, which will make it lighter than Himalayan 450. It also ensures a sporty look and feel.A test mule of Himalayan 450 spotted recently was seen with dedicated racks close to the fuel tank. In the case of Scram 450, luggage carrying equipment won’t be a standard feature. Being lighter, Scram 450 will have a higher power to weight ratio.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Scram SpiedEven with a long wheelbase, Himalayan Scram 450 can be seen deftly negotiating the busy city streets. Making it possible are features such as low seat height and raised, pulled-back handlebars. Riding stance is quite comfortable with scooped up seat and centrally placed footpegs.Other key features of Scram 450 include sharp turn signals, fork gaiters, telescopic forks, engine bash plate, monoshock rear suspension and sporty tail section. The bike has disc brakes at both ends and dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard. Wide rear tyre should help improve safety at high speeds, when braking and across slippery conditions.Scram 450 performanceScram 450 will be utilizing the same engine as that of upcoming Himalayan 450. One of the key reasons for developing a 450cc version of Himalayan is to fix performance limitations, as pointed out by hardcore off-road enthusiasts. Himalayan 411 makes 24.3 bhp of max power and 32 Nm of peak torque, which is significantly less than KTM 390 Adventure that churns out 43.5 PS and 37 Nm. Royal Enfield will be looking to bridge this gap in performance with Himalayan 450 model.While Himalayan 450 is expected to debut around Q1, CY23, Scram 450 will be launched a few months later. It will be more affordable, priced likely at around Rs 2.60 lakh. In comparison, Himalayan 450 could be offered at a starting price of Rs 2.80 lakh. With lower pricing, Scram 450 could miss out on features such as GPS navigation, ride-by-wire tech and ride modes. These features are likely to be offered with Himalayan 450.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Is No 1 Motorcycle In The UK – Above 125cc

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      Meteor 350 has been the flag bearer for RE motorcycles based on the modern J-Series platformModified Royal Enfield MeteorRoyal Enfield has been synonymous with retro and classic motorcycles that evoke a certain nostalgia. Especially in India where most people buy an Enfield because their family used to own one or they aspired to own one. Other brands have tried to create this sense of nostalgia that RE evokes, but have not managed so far.Meteor 350 was an important launch by the Chennai-based company. Before Meteor 350, Royal Enfileds got UCE engines that were notorious for their spine-shattering vibrations. Since Meteor 350 launched in 2020, Royal Enfield has introduced a new J-series engine that gets overhead cams and balancer shafts for a vibe-free experience. Now Royal Enfield has launched Hunter 350 which is priced at a lower price segment than Meteor 350. But how does Meteor 350 fare in international markets? Let’s find out.Royal Enfield Meteor 350 UK SalesRoyal Enfield bikes are made in Chennai. It is from here they are sold across India, and also across various global markets like Europe, North America and more. The brand is also well known in Britain too. Meteor 350 was on sale in Britain and has achieved something remarkable. From January 2022 to July 2022, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 UK Sales stood at 1,135 units in Britain. While doing so, it has become the best-selling motorcycle in the above 125cc segment.Meteor 350 has appealed to 1,135 British people in the course of seven months and while doing so, dethroned BMW R 1250 GS ADV which had been in that spot for a very long time. Hero Splendor is standing over there in the corner, flexing that it can sell more bikes than that in the business hours of a single day in India. While Meteor 350 took 7 months to do so in Britain. That’s not the point, but okay.New Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Supernova RedRoyal Enfield has been ecstatic about this achievement in Britain. They have established a strong global presence with models like Himalayan, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. Meteor has been on sale in most global markets since 2021 and has been making Royal Enfield retro classic charm more accessible to a wider audience.Specs & PriceRoyal Enfield Meteor 350 is powered by the modern JD1 engine that also does duty on other 350 cc bikes like Classic 350, Hunter 350 and will also power the upcoming Bullet 350. It is a modern and potent engine that displaces 349 cc and gets modern features like oil cooling and finally getting rid of pushrods in favour of a smoother SOHC setup.This engine makes 20.4 PS at 6100 RPM and 27 Nm at 4000 RPM. Meteor 350 comes with disc brakes at both fronts tied with a dual-channel ABS system and weighs 191 kg. Even though Meteor 350 is also very popular in India, Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the highest-selling classic bike in India.It is a cruiser and hence also gets cruising-friendly accessories fitted as standard in higher variants. Speaking of variants, Royal Enfield Hunter 350 prices start from Rs. 2.05 lakh for Fireball and goes till Rs. 2.21 lakh for Supernova variant (both prices ex-sh). In Britain, Meteor 350 prices start from GBP 3,879 (approx Rs. 3.66 lakh) for Fireball and go till GBP 4,039 (approx Rs. 3.81 lakh) for Supernova.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 650cc Spied – Massive Street Presence

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      With its comfy ergonomics and heavyweight profile, Meteor 650 looks ready for effortless cruising on wide open roadsRoyal Enfield Meteor 650cc SpiedKeeping its promise of introducing an average of 4 new/updated products every year, Royal Enfield has already launched Scram 411 and Hunter 350 this year. While Scram 411 was launched in March at a starting price of Rs 2.03 lakh, Hunter 350 was launched earlier this month at a starting price of Rs 1.50 lakh. Hunter is currently the most affordable motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s portfolio.As 350cc and 400cc segments have been covered with these new products, the next launch could be in the 650cc segment. Most likely possibility is Meteor 650, which has been spotted in production ready format. October seems to be an apt time for Meteor 650 launch, as this period marks the peak of the festive season. The bike could be launched at a starting price of around Rs 3.35 lakh.Royal Enfield Meteor 650 SpiedWhile the ‘Haathi Mat Palo’ campaign tried its best to influence popular perceptions, it appears that the elephant doesn’t really care. And if sales data is any indication, it seems the least impacted by attempts at body shaming.The journey continues with Meteor 650 that has huge proportions and seems to dwarf most other two-wheelers in the vicinity. Especially when the streets here are largely populated with entry-level commuter scooters and motorcycles. Take a look at the latest spy video of Royal Enfield Meteor 650 which was shared on Rushlane Spylane by Gokul Raju.[embedded content][embedded content]While Meteor 650’s massive size may be a constraint across busy city streets, it will be real fun to ride on highways and open roads. The bike looks pretty heavy, which should be able to support high-speed cruising of 100-120 kmph and above. Making it possible will be components such as USD front forks, dual rear shock absorbers and wide block pattern rear tyre for optimal traction. The bike has disk brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS as standard.And then, there’s the powerful 648cc air/oil-cooled parallel twin motor that does duty on Interceptor and Continental GT. It generates 47 hp of max power at 7,150 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5,250 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. It is possible that the engine may be tweaked slightly in line with requirements of Meteor 650.Meteor 650 design highlightsMeteor 650 has a retro profile with features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors, tear-drop shaped fuel tank and circular tail lamp. Riding stance is fairly comfortable with centrally placed footpegs and ergonomically placed wide handlebar. Rider seat section has a scooped up profile, which seems perfect for long journeys.Seat height is around the same as that of 650 twins, approx. 800 mm, which should allow optimal control and handling. Other key features include rugged crash guard, wide pillion seat, minimal body panelling, thick exhaust pipes and broad rear mudguard. A number of customization options will be available via Royal Enfield’s Make It Yours (MIY) personalization platform. More