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    Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Twins

    Image – Auto Moto ShowRoyal Enfield’s 350cc motorcycles continue to be primary volume generators in domestic marketA total of 52,135 units were sold in domestic market in February 2022. YoY growth is down by -19.93%, as compared to 65,114 units sold in the corresponding period last year. In exports, a total of 7,025 units were sent overseas. This is more than fifty percent growth in YoY terms. Ratio of domestic sales to exports in February was close to 88% – 12%. Taken together (domestic + exports), overall growth is negative at -15.07%.Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2022 – 350cc MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield 350cc portfolio currently has popular bikes like Classic, Meteor, Electra and Bullet. Total sales + exports were at 49,484 units in February. This is a decline of -23.12% YoY, as compared to 64,362 units in February last year.Above 350cc bikes that include Himalayan and 650 Twins contributed 9,676 units in February. This is impressive YoY growth of 82.67%, as compared to 5,297 units in February last year. Percentage contribution is 83.64% for 350cc motorcycles and 16.36% for above 350cc bikes in February.In terms of MoM growth, domestic sales have improved by 4.84%. A total of 49,726 units were sold in January this year. MoM exports are down by -22.90%, as compared to 9,112 units exported in January. Overall MoM growth (domestic + exports) is largely flat at 0.55%.Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2022Share of Royal Enfield 350cc bikes declined -0.21% MoM, as compared to 49,586 units in January 2022. 350cc+ bikes registered MoM growth of 4.58%, as compared to 9,252 units in January 2022.Year to Date (YTD) sales FY22During the period from April-2021 to February-2022, Royal Enfield 350cc motorcycles total volumes (sales + exports) were at 4,50,569 units. This is de-growth of -10%, as compared to 4,99,683 units in the corresponding period in FY21. Average monthly sales work out at approximately 40,960 units per month.In above 350cc category, YTD numbers are at 84,022 units. This is significant growth of 80%, as compared to 46,609 units in the corresponding period in FY21. Average works out at around 7,638 units per month.Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2022Upcoming Royal Enfield bikesRoyal Enfield currently dominates the middleweight segment with market share of more than 75%. To ensure it remains that way, the company has planned several new products this year and beyond. These new bikes will also help tackle competition from the likes of Jawa, Yezdi and Honda. Royal Enfield may also have to face competition from new bikes spawning from the partnership between Bajaj and Triumph.Royal Enfield’s next launch is new Scram 411 motorcycle that is scheduled to debut next week. It is primarily a road-biased derivative of Royal Enfield Himalayan ADV. The bike has been designed for highway cruising and can also take on some mild off-roading. It gets a smaller 19-inch front wheel, as compared to 21-inch unit used with Himalayan. Most of the key hardware including engine will be same as Himalayan.In 350cc segment, Royal Enfield is working on a scrambler bike, likely to be called Hunter 350. In 650cc segment, upcoming Royal Enfield bikes include Classic 650, a cruiser and a 650cc bobber. More

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    Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc Bobber – New Spy Shots

    Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc BobberAt the time of its unveil at 2021 EICMA, Royal Enfield had described SG650 concept as the link between its past and futureThe SG650 concept was truly stunning in its design and form and had attracted significant footfall at last year’s EICMA. Production version of SG650 has been spied on test in India once again. It indicates that the bike could be launched soon.The latest spy shots give an up-close look at the upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc bobber, which is expected to be called as Shotgun 650 upon launch. Spy shots reveal that the production-spec SG650 doesn’t deviate too much from the concept. Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc BobberA single-seat bobber, Royal Enfield SG650 leans on neo-retro styling. It looks different and yet carries the signature design aesthetics associated with Royal Enfield bikes. While the concept had full freedom to experiment, the production variant looks more relevant in practical terms.For example, funky bar-end mirrors seen with SG650 concept have been replaced with standard-looking units on production variant. SG650 concept had various other unique aspects such as CNC billet machined fuel tank and wheels, bespoke designed brake callipers, glossy aluminium switch cubes, hand stitched black leather seat and futuristic graphics. The production version of SG650 will have a relatively toned-down profile.Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc BobberAs revealed in spy shots, SG650 has round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, wide low-set handlebar, centrally placed foot pegs, single floating-type seat, large front radiator and dual exhaust. At the rear, the bike is expected to get broad fender and round tail lamp. Riding stance is similar to that of Classic 350, which is quite comfortable.Royal Enfield SG650 engine and specsTo reduce development and production cost, SG650 will share much of its hardware with 650 twins (Interceptor and Continental GT). Engine will be the same, a 648cc, parallel twin, air/oil-cooled unit that 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 constant mesh 6-speed transmission.Suspension system on-board SG650 will have USD forks at front and twin coil-over shocks at rear. It will have 320mm and 240mm disc brakes at front and rear, respectively, integrated with dual-channel ABS as standard.Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc BobberSG650 is expected to get a semi-digital instrument console with Tripper navigation display on the right. Bluetooth-based connectivity features are also likely to be offered as standard with the bike.In the company’s line-up, SG650 will be positioned above 650 twins. It could also be the new flagship motorcycle from Royal Enfield. It is to note that the company is working on around three more 650cc motorcycles. It includes Super Meteor 650 and a true-blue cruiser bike.Just like 350cc segment, Royal Enfield has plans to saturate the 650cc space as well. The strategy will ensure better engagement with target audience and help fend-off rivals. More

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    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Twins

    Modified RE 650cc. Image – Rebellious GarageRE Classic 350 led domestic sales charts while 650 Twins were in greater demand in export marketsRoyal Enfield January 2022 sales data shows that while domestic sales ended on a not so positive note, its exports increased significantly, boosted by launch of several new products including the Classic 350.Royal Enfield posted a 22.75 percent YoY de-growth in January 2022. Sales stood at 49,726 units in the past month, down from 64,372 units sold in January 2021. It was also a 23.73 percent MoM de-growth over 65,194 units sold in December 2021.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2022 – Classic 350 tops listIt was the Classic 350 that stood at the top of sales lists last month despite a 34.49 percent YoY de-growth. Sales were at 26,775 units in January 2022 down from 40,872 units sold in January 2021. The Classic 350 commands a 53.85 percent share, marginally higher as compared to 53.26 percent held in December 2021 when sales stood at 34,723 units.At No. 2 was the RE Meteor 350. Sales growth was at 66.77 percent on a YoY basis to 8,460 units, from 5,073 units sold in January 2021 while MoM sales dipped 22.93 percent over 10,977 units sold in December 2021. The company is also testing a 650cc version of the Meteor. This upcoming Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is likely to be launched in India sometime later this year.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2022Bullet 350cc sales dipped 36.44 percent YoY to 7,354 units, down from 11,570 units sold in January 2021 while MoM sales fell 8.77 percent from 8,061 units sold in December 2021. Electra (2,651 units) and 650 Twins (1,238 units) saw sales dip both in terms of YoY and MoM.RE Himalayan sales surged in domestic markets last month. What stood at 34 units in January 2021 increased to 3,248 units last month, relating to a 9452.94 percent increase. It was however a 29.56 percent MoM de-growth over 4,611 units sold in December 2021. The brochure of the RE Scram 411 has also been leaked ahead of launch which is slated to be a more road-oriented version of the Himalayan displaying better highway cruising features.RE Exports has 650 Twins at top of listIn export markets, Royal Enfield noted a 101.82 percent growth on a YoY basis and 6.55 percent MoM growth to 9,112 units. 650cc Twins have seen outstanding demand in global markets. Sales increased 209.67 percent YoY to 3,716 units from 1,200 units shipped in January 2021 while MoM increase was at 106.79 percent from 1,797 units sold in December 2021.Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Jan 2022The RE Meteor 350cc and Classic 350cc followed with 2,304 units and 2,042 units shipped respectively last month. This was a growth of 1152.17 percent and 84.46 percent respectively over 184 units and 1,107 units shipped in January 2021. MoM shipments also increased marginally by 1.23 percent and 2.98 percent respectively.Exports of the RE Himalayan increased 42.28 percent YoY to 1,050 units, up from 1,819 units sold in January 2021 but dipped 57.78 percent from 2,487 units sold in December 2021. The RE Electra, Classic 500 and Bullet 500 exports were down to 0 units in the past month. More

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    Royal Enfield Classic 650cc Spied – LED Headlight, Dual Tone Alloys

    Royal Enfield Classic 650cc Spied – Alloys, LED HeadlightRoyal Enfield will be launching multiple derivates of the 650cc platform in the coming few months which includes a cruiser, a roadster and a bobberRoyal Enfield has various new upcoming projects on its plate and most of them are undergoing the testing phase. By now, we have clearly established that the iconic brand is developing multiple derivatives of a 650cc Twin with a low-slung cruiser stance. To be precise, the Chennai-based bikemaker is planning to launch 3 bikes in this space.The first one in this range is a cruiser which could be named Super Meteor 650 since the ‘Meteor’ branding is used by Royal Enfield for its cruiser offering in the 350cc category. The second one is a single-seat bobber tentatively titled Shotgun 650 which could be based on the SG650 Concept.The latter made its maiden appearance at the last edition of EICMA in Milan, Italy. The last derivative of the 650cc model appears to be a modern classic roadster which could be a more premium and powerful equivalent of Classic 350. Probably, this version will be named Classic 650. Judging by all the recent spy shots, all three motorcycles have very similar styling.Royal Enfield Classic 650cc – Design &amp, ErgonomicsLike most Royal Enfield models, all upcoming 650cc motorcycles flaunt a retro design template commonly associated with the brand. This involves common highlights such as a round headlight and taillight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, broad front and rear fenders, dual exhaust pipes and mufflers, and a low-slung cruiser-like stance. However, all three bikes are expected to offer different riding experiences.Royal Enfield Classic 650cc SpiedFor instance, in the latest set of spy shots, the footpegs are centre-set and the handlebar is set slightly lower which gives it a slightly committed yet comfortable riding posture. The cruiser offering in this space gets forward-set footpegs with taller handlebars which provide relaxed riding ergonomics.Further, the shape of exhaust canisters in the latest spy pics resembles the one used in Classic 350. It is seen with dual tone alloys, LED headlights and tail lamps. Instrument cluster is similar to new Royal Enfield motorcycles with digital / analogue console along with Tripper Navigation.Hardware & Powertrain SetupThat said, all three motorcycles will be based on the same platform which currently underpins the 650 Twins- Interceptor and Continental GT. The latest test prototype was seen rolling on alloy wheels whereas other iterations of the RE 650 were seen riding on wire-spoked wheels.Royal Enfield Classic 650cc SpiedSuspension duties will be handled by upside-down or upright forks (depending on the variant) at front and twin shock absorbers at rear. Powering Classic 650 will be a familiar 648cc parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled engine which propels the current 650 Twins. This motor kicks out 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque while being paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch.However, tuning and power delivery of the engine could be different in all models. More clarity on the upcoming 650cc models is expected in the coming few months. More

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    RE Himalayan Scram 411 Red, White, Black Colours – Arrives At Dealer

    Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 411Royal Enfield is expected to launch Scram 411 in coming days at a starting price just below Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom)Royal Enfield presently has multiple products in development. These are scheduled to launch in the coming months. The next big launch from the Chennai-based bikemaker is Scram 411 which is essentially a road-friendly version of Himlayan. First units have now arrived at dealer showrooms.Test mules of Scram 411 have been spied on numerous occasions in recent times. Recently, a few crucial details regarding the upcoming scrambler had been leaked on the internet. Ahead of its launch, which is expected in a few days, the bike has been spied in new colours of Red and White as well as Red and Black.As customary with any Royal Enfield launch, apparel of the upcoming Scram 411 including T-shirts, key chains, etc. have started reaching dealerships ahead of its market launch. The latest spy shots reveal the undisguised avatar of Scram 411. The design is evidently similar to its more adventure-friendly sibling- Himalayan on which it is based.RE Himalayan Scram 411 – DesignFor starters, Scram 411 gets the same body and basic silhouette as Himlayan with a hint of retro styling. Components such as round headlight, rearview mirrors, wide handlebar, fork gaiters and sculpted fuel tank have been carried forward from Himalayan. One major variation from the off-road Himalayan is that the road-biased Scram gets a single-piece seat instead of split seats.RE Himalayan Scram 411Also, the black headlamp casing has been molded from cast iron which gives it a distinct appearance. It also doesn’t feature a tall windscreen upfront which is offered as standard in Himalayan. The latter also receives a small luggage rack as standard at the rear which is replaced by a simple single-piece grab rail. Scram 411 also features an urban badge plate on both sides of the fuel tank with its branding which lends the bike a distinct appeal.Turn indicators in the upcoming bike appear to be of a slightly different shape. While both motorcycles feature a similar side-slung upswept exhaust, the canister in Scram gets a slightly different look. Like Himalayan, Scram 411 also rides on wire-spoked wheels which adds to the retro charm Royal Enfield is known for.Hardware, Engine SpecsHowever, while Himalayan gets a 21-inch front wheel, Scram receives a 19-inch front unit due to road-friendly dynamics. Speaking of dynamics, the same suspension setup used in Himalayan comprising telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock at rear is likely to be offered but with different travel settings. The wheels are wrapped around by block pattern, dual-purpose tyres which should be good enough for some soft-roading.RE Himalayan Scram 411Braking duties will be handled by 300 mm and 240 mm discs at front and rear respectively aided by a dual-channel ABS as standard. Powering Scram will be the same 411cc single-cylinder air-cooled SOHC engine that propels Himalayan. This motor kicks out 24.3 bhp and 32 Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. However, power and torque delivery is expected to be tuned slightly differently for road-biased mannerisms.Source More

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    Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied Testing At 126 Kmph By Dominar Rider

    Royal Enfield Hunter 350 SpiedRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 will primarily rival the likes of Honda CB350 RS and Yezdi ScramblerTo maintain its lead in middleweight motorcycle segment, Royal Enfield has a number of new products lined up for launch. One of these is a 350cc scrambler. Although an official announcement has not been made, Royal Enfield’s new 350cc scrambler is likely to be named as Hunter 350. This name has already been registered in India.RE Hunter 350 styling and featuresMost of the existing Royal Enfield 350cc bikes have a lot of bulk, which helps create a strong street presence. Hunter 350 is different in that it is relatively much compact. It will be a lot more fun to ride on busy city streets, as compared to its beefier 350cc siblings like Classic 350 and Meteor 350.For the scrambler look and feel and ride experience, Hunter 350 has received a thorough trimming all across. Fenders have been shortened, seat is a slimmer single piece unit and exhaust gets compact and stubbier. Side profile is all skeletal and even the utility boxes are seamlessly integrated without any unsightly protruding bits.Even with the changes, Hunter continues with the core retro DNA of Royal Enfield motorcycles. It’s evident in features such as round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, teardrop shaped fuel tank, and round turn indicators and tail lamp. Other key features include fork gaiters and spoke-styled alloy wheels.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350Users can expect a comfortable, upright riding stance with Hunter 350. The bike has ergonomically placed handlebar and centrally positioned foot pegs. Low seat height will ensure better handling and control. With its compact profile, the bike will also be suitable for smaller individuals.In comparison to other Royal Enfield bikes, Hunter 350 could be a better option for women as well. It will be primarily targeted at the young generation. The bike gets standard telescopic forks at front and dual gas-charged shock absorbers at rear. Braking system comprises disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS as standard. Hunter 350 engine and specsRE 350cc scrambler will be borrowing much of its hardware from Meteor 350 and new-gen Classic 350. Both these bikes utilize the new J1D platform, which offers a range of benefits. Engine is also new, a 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled OHC unit that generates 20.2 bhp of max power and 27 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. New video shot by Pradeep on Wheels, shows the Hunter 350 doing highway testing at over 120 kmph.[embedded content][embedded content]With the new chassis and engine, vibrations have been reduced significantly in Meteor and new-gen Classic 350. Hunter 350 can be expected to provide a similar experience. Other key features on-board Hunter could include Tripper navigation system. This was first introduced with Meteor 350 and is now available with some other RE bikes as well. A USB charging port could also be standard with Hunter 350.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is expected to be launched in H1, 2022. It could be positioned above Meteor 350 and Classic 350 in the company’s line-up. Apart from the Yezdi and Honda CB350 RS, it will also rival the Bajaj Dominar and upcoming Triumph 350cc. More

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    350cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2022 – Classic, CB350, Meteor, Bullet

    Royal Enfield 350cc Custom By Eimor350cc segment domestic sales on the backfoot in January 2022 at 27 percent decline350cc motorcycle segment has an allure that’s hard to miss. For starters, sales are dominated by Royal Enfield.  And then there’s Honda CB 350. For long even this minuscule sense of competition was unseen. But Royal Enfield has been smart about the segment despite there being no real competition on the face of it.And while Honda has only entered the 350cc marketspace here recently, Royal Enfield has continued to be vigilant. With the entire 350cc segment standing tall on RE’s shoulders, the auto manufacturer continues to fortify its segment presence through a reinvigorated and expanded 350cc product lineup.However, despite a steady introduction of new 350cc motorcycles, the segment is on the backfoot. Sales has contracted in recent months, and this is evident through continual low sales reports. In January 2022, segment size in the domestic market fell below 50k units. Sales are down to 48,452 units, down from 66,489 units YoY. Sales decline is reported at 27 percent. Volume loss stood at 18k units350cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2022 – RE Classic LeadsClassic 350 sales fell to 26,775 units, down from about 41k units. Volume loss stood at 14k units with sales decline at over a third. Meteor 350 sales were reported at just below 8.5k units, up from about 5k units. Volume growth stood at 3,387 units at sales growth of just over two-third.350cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2022 vs Jan 2021 (YoY)Royal Enfield Bullet 350 sales fell by a little over a third at 36.44 percent. Sales are down to 7,354 units, down from 11,570 units. Volume loss stood at 4,216 units. Honda CB 350 sales are reported at 3,212 units, down from 3,543 units. Volume loss stood at 331 units at 9.34 percent sales decline.Royal Enfield Electra 350 sales less than halved at 2,651 units. Sales fell from 5,431 units. Volume loss stood at 2,780 units following a volume decline of 51.19 percent. MoM sales decline is reported at just under 19 percent. Sales fell from just under 60k units.Classic 350 sales fell by 8k units, down from 34,723 units at 22.89 percent decline. Meteor 350 sales fell from about 11k units. Volume loss stood at 2.5k units at 23 percent decline. Bullet 350 sales declined to under 10 percent, down from about 8k units.  MoM CB 350 sales grew from 1,364 units at volume gain of 1,848 units. Electra 350 sales fell from 4.5k units at 41.36 percent sales decline.  350cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2022 vs Dec 2021 (MoM)350cc segment motorcycle exports Jan 2022YoY Meteor 350 exports are up at 2,304 units, up from 184 units. Volume gain stood at just over 2.1k units. Classic 350 exports are at 2,042 units, up from 1.1k units. CB 350 exports stood at 1,440 units, up from 270 units. MoM growth for Meteor 350 and Classic 350 were more or less flat at 1.23 percent, and 3 percent.CB 350 MoM sales grew by just below 100 percent, up from 738 units. With competition in the 350cc segment being an in-house affair for Royal Enfield, it can be hoped that segment sales improves as the market bounces back.  More

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    2022 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Cruiser Spied – Fully Loaded

    2022 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650cc / Shotgun / Cruiser – Golden ForksRoyal Enfield could be launching three new motorcycles under the 650cc motorcycle lineup – Starting with Super Meteor 650Thanks to multiple test mules spied in India and abroad, it has already been established that Royal Enfield is planning to expand its 650cc lineup. This RE segment of motorcycles currently houses two models- Interceptor and Continental GT.We also know that there are going to be multiple versions of the upcoming 650cc motorcycle from the Chennai-based manufacturer. The question arises, how many more iterations of the 650cc platform will we see in the future. It is likely that there are going to be three iterations of the 650cc models.These will be Cruiser 650, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650. All three bikes will offer a low-slung cruiser-like stance with a long wheelbase and classic retro styling but the motorcycles will differ in their riding stance and characteristics. Let us look how this trio could be differentiated among themselves.2022 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 TourerSuper Meteor will be very closely linked to Cruiser 650 as it borrows part of its name from the brand’s current 350cc cruiser- Meteor. In fact, after reports of ‘Super Meteor’ name being trademarked by Royal Enfield surfaced on the internet, it was speculated that Super Meteor 650 and Cruiser 650 could actually be the same motorcycle. However, we could spot noticeable differences in latest spy shots.2022 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650cc / Shotgun / Cruiser – Silver ForksThe most prominent difference is the riding posture which features a slightly lower-set handlebar which leads to a slightly committed posture with centre-set footpegs. The rider triangle will be different in this case with the less angular distance between the steering and front suspension. Hence, the wheelbase is also expected to be slightly shorter.New spy shots of the RE Super Meteor 650 were clicked somewhere in the UK. These show the motorcycle in production ready stance. There are three different test mules, which can be differentiated by the front forks. One is wearing silver forks, the other has golden while the third one has black. All three RE 650cc test mules are fully loaded with touring accessories.Expected engine, hardware specsHowever, other than the ergonomic variations all three motorcycles will be the same underneath the skin. This includes the same 648cc parallel-twin motor which pumps out 47 bhp at 7150rpm and 52 Nm at 5250rpm in the current 650 Twins. However, in the upcoming bikes, the power figures or power delivery could be altered to suit their nature. It is mated to a constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox.2022 Royal Enfield Cruiser 650 – USD ForksCycle parts of all three upcoming bikes will be identical to each other. Suspension setup will consist of a pair of upside-down forks or standard forks at front and twin shock absorbers at rear. Braking duties include single disc brakes at both ends with ByBre callipers aided by a dual-channel ABS as standard. All three bikes should feature the Tripper NAvigation pod for turn-by-turn navigation.Cruiser 650This will be a proper cruiser motorcycle in a similar line with cruisers from Harley Davison and Indian Motorcycles. It will have the longest wheelbase among the three bikes with a greater angle between steering and front suspension. This will also affect the rider’s triangle which will offer very relaxed riding ergonomics with a pulled-back handlebar, forward-set footpegs and a low seat.Shotgun 650As mentioned earlier, Shotgun 650 is likely to be based on the SG650 Concept which is a single-seater bobber. Like Meteor 350, it is expected to offer a low-set handlebar with a slightly committed ride posture. However, the most striking difference will be the sole rider’s seat. Other small differences could be shorter front and rear fenders and bar-end mirrors.Source More