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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Modified Into A Single Seat Bobber

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 ModifiedThis modification project was commissioned by Royal Enfield Europe in Netherlands and created by Amsterdam-based Ironwood Custom Motorcycles
      Needless to say, Royal Enfield motorcycles are one of the most custom-friendly two-wheelers not just in India but in overseas markets as well. In India, aftermarket workshops are warier and keep modifications in check since they are illegal to move on public roads.
      However, that isn’t the case in some foreign markets where workshops are at freedom to show their creativity on the machines on wheels. One such instance has surfaced online in which a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has been modified into a single-seater bobber which looks gothic. It also has a flair of being a cafe racer, as well as a scrambler.
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Modified
      Inspiration from Star Wars
      Built by Amsterdam-based Ironwood Custom Motorcycles, the modified cruiser even derives its name- Starship Meteor from the Star Wars movie franchise. The bike gets a dark theme with each and every component, including mechanical and running gears, has been painted black. The factory-rolled donor model was wrapped in Fireball Yellow which already gets the mechanical parts like engine, gearbox and exhaust blacked out.
      Now, the bike wraps itself in ‘Meteor Rain’ paint which is further accentuated by the special Royal Enfield insignia with a cosmic livery on the fuel tank and side covers. Coming to its styling, the motorcycle has undergone several modifications to achieve this image. For starters, the alloy wheels are now shod semi-knobby rubbers while the front telescopic forks now get gaiters.
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Modified
      Meteor 350 Modified bobber – Mechanical Updates
      Ergonomics of the bike has also been tweaked with a new black Supercross handlebar replacing the standard unit. Both front and rear mudguards have been chopped short. The rear suspension unit now gets twin “Piggy-Back” shock absorbers from YSS. While the main chassis of Meteor hasn’t been tinkered, it gets a modified rear subframe.
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Modified
      The single-seat now gets a CNC-milled mount while the floating bobber-style saddle is quilted in a diamond pattern. Another major change is the new aftermarket exhaust which is shorter than the stock unit. The Akrapovic racing canister provides a throaty exhaust note which adds to the overall appeal of the bike.
      The neo-retro theme of the donor bike is carried forward with a new aftermarket headlight which is circular and a pair of bar-end rearview mirrors. The aftermarket taillamps also double as turn indicators and are now positioned below the saddle. The license plate mount has been installed on the left swingarm. Overall, the custom-built motorcycle definitely looks like a head turner now.

      No Update in Powertrain
      No updates have been made to the powertrain of the donor motorcycle. It is powered by the same 349cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that propels the stock Meteor. This unit pushes out 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. More

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      2022 Royal Enfield Scram 411 Spied Again – Cheaper Himalayan Variant

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 411
      Upon its launch, the road-biased Royal Enfield Himalayan could be slightly more affordable than its pure adventure sibling
      Royal Enfield will be introducing multiple new models in the coming few months as part of a grand expansion plan. One of those is a more affordable iteration of Himalayan which will be a road-biased version of the same. Speculated to be named Scram 411, this new motorcycle will essentially be a stripped-down version of the adventure bike.
      This upcoming model will cater to motorcyclists looking for a road-biased tourer that can occasionally venture into soft-roading instead of some hardcore trail bashing. Test mules of this bike have been spotted on various occasions over the last few months.
      2022 Royal Enfield Scram 411 – Updated Styling
      The latest set of spy pics are credited to automotive enthusiast @this_is_comet. This new spy images reveal the upcoming Scram 411 in almost undisguised avatar without any major camouflage. From the images, it is evident that a majority of the design of Scram 411 has been inspired by the current Himalayan. However, a few panels seen in the latter have been shed in its road-biased version which gives it a leaner look.
      The most prominent change is the signature exoskeleton of Himalayan has been replaced with tank shrouds. Further, Scram 411 appears to ride on smaller 19-inch front wheels as opposed to 21-inch units in the adventure tourer. However, in both derivatives, the wire-spoked wheels are shod by block pattern, dual-purpose tyres. The luggage rack mounted at the rear is replaced by a single-piece grab rail.
      Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 411
      Tail section of Scram 411 also seems to be redesigned with the relative positioning of its taillamp and rear turn indicators appearing slightly different from the current bike. Other styling updates include a revised headlamp mask, redesigned and repositioned front turn indicators, fork gaiters and revised front and rear mudguards.
      It also misses out on a traditional beak-like fender and a large windscreen as seen in the current Himalayan. Other highlights such as a split-seating setup and an upswept exhaust canister have been carried forward from Himalayan.
      Features & Specs
      In terms of features, the upcoming Scram 411 is likely to receive a smaller instrument console that could offer the Tripper Navigation pod as an accessory. Getting into details of its hardware, it will be underpinned by the same frame as Himalayan which will be suspended on telescopic forks up front and a mono-shock at rear. However, the suspension setup will be tweaked for more road-friendly mannerisms.
      Powering Scram 411 will be the same 411cc single-cylinder air-cooled SOHC engine that empowers Himalayan. This motor pushes out 24.3 bhp and 32 Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. That said, Royal Enfield may tune the engine slightly differently for the road-biased motorcycle. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021 – Classic 350, Meteor, Bullet, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Image for ref. Credit – Neev MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield total (domestic and exports) sales fell by over a third in October 2021
      Royal Enfield reported a decline in total sales in October 2021. This was true for domestic sales, and exports. 350cc sales fell to 37,409 units, down from 60,467 units. Volume loss stood at 23,058 units at 38.13 percent decline. In this segment, RE offers Classic, Bullet, Electra and Meteor. Soon there will be the addition of Hunter 350 in this list.
      The broader segment above 350cc saw marginal improvement at 4.67 percent. Sales were up at 6,724 units, up from 6,424 units. This segment is also the one that brings in the lion’s share of exports. In this segment, RE offers 650 Twins and Himalayan. This range will soon see the addition of Super Meteor 650.
      Exports last month fell to about 3.5k units, down from 4k units. Volume loss stood at 511units at 12.67 percent decline. Domestic sales fell to 40,611 units, down from 62,858 units. Volume loss stood at 22,247 units at 35.39 percent decline. Total sales fell below 45k units, down from 66,891 units. Volume loss is reported at 22,758 units at 34.02 percent decline.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021 – MoM growth
      MoM sales improved. 350cc segment grew from 25,520 units up at 46.59 percent. Volume gain stood at 11,889 units. The bigger segment compromising all of Royal Enfield’s above 350cc two-wheelers were in the red. Sales fell from juts over 8k units. Volume loss stood at 1,285 units down 16.04 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021
      MoM domestic sales grew by almost 50 percent, up from 27,233 units. Volume gain stood at 13,378 units. Exports fell by 44.06 percent MoM.Exports fell from 6.3k units at volume loss of over 2.7k units. MoM sales growth is reported at 31.63 percent, up from 33,529 units. Volume gain stood at 10,604 units.
      YTD FY21 total sales stands improved. This is largely on the back of exports reported at 161 percent growth. Exports for the last 7 months are totalled at just over 40k units, up from just over 15k units.
      Total sales in the last 7 months is up at 2,91,200 units, up from 2,74,679 units. The above 350cc segment saw sales grow to 45,590 units, up from 24,894 units at 83 percent growth. The 350cc segment saw sales fall marginally at 2 percent. Sales is down to 2,45,610 units, down from 2,49,785 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021
      Auto industry limitations
      Limitations in production owing to Covid-19 pandemic now appear to be a smidgen in the larger scheme of issues the auto industry has been facing. The consequences of Covid-19 have been devastating, causing widespread delays to production and distribution, and sales. However at the time of limited or no sales, no attempt was made to mitigate the losses the auto industry has been facing due to this pandemic.
      The government didn’t step up and offer incentives for auto manufacturers to produce more vehicles while delays and losses endured were worked through. This came at a time when the Indian auto industry was already dealing with plagued sales. And now the industry is in the throes of non-availability of chips. In short, the industry continues to be plagued by matters that makes the current situation unpredictable. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales, Exports Breakup Sep 2021 – Classic, Bullet, Meteor, Himalayan

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      File photo.Royal Enfield sales have suffered largely due to supply shortage – Demand is high post launch of new motorcycles
      Royal Enfield reported de-growth in terms of domestic sales both where YoY (-52.29 percent) and MoM (-30.30 percent) sales were concerned. On a YoY basis, every bike in the company lineup has posted a de-growth except for the Himalayan. Total domestic sales in September 2021 stood at 27,233 units, down from 55,910 units sold in September 2020. MoM sales in August 2021 had stood at 39,070 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Sep 2021
      It was the Classic 350 that led this list despite sales dipping 64.58 percent to 13,751 units, down from 38,827 units sold in September 2020. MoM sales of this model also suffered de-growth of 41.37 percent over 23,453 units sold in August 2021. Share in the company lineup also dipped from 60.03 percent held in August 2021 to 50.49 percent in the past month.
      Royal Enfield launched the new generation model of this best seller in September 2021 in a price range of Rs. 1.84 lakh to Rs. 2.15 lakh (ex-sh). Next up was the RE Meteor 350 with 6,184 units sold last month. This was a 3.09 percent MoM de-growth over 6,381 units sold in August 2021.
      Positive sales were reported for the Royal Enfield Himalayan. YoY sales increased 184.27 percent from 1,278 units sold in September 2020 to 3,633 units sold in the past month. MoM sales increased 31.16 percent over 2,770 units sold in August 2021.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Sep 2021
      Royal Enfield Bullet 350 sales dipped 76.28 percent YoY to 2,170 units, down from 8,883 units sold in September 2020. MoM sales slipped 42.57 percent over 3,669 units sold in August 2021. Sales also dipped for the 650 Twins and Electra 350 on a YoY basis down 25.55 percent and 88.28 percent respectively. However, the 650 Twins performed better in terms of MoM sales which increased from 834 units sold in August 2021 to 886 units in the past month.
      Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Sep 2021
      Royal Enfield shipments to global markets ended on a positive note in September 2021. Exports which had stood at 4,127 units in September 2020 increased 52.65 percent to 6,300 units in the past month. MoM exports however, dipped 7.22 percent over 6,790 units shipped in August 2021.
      Here it was the RE Himalayan that was most in demand. Himalayan exports surged 55.63 percent to 2,294 units up from 1,474 units shipped in September 2020. MoM exports also increased 52.73 percent over 1,502 units shipped in August 2021. Meteor 350 exports stood at 1,530 units in the past month, with a MoM de-growth of 35.90 percent over 2,387 units shipped in August 2021.
      Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Sep 2021
      Shipments of RE Classic 350 increased both in terms of YoY and MoM up 82.38 percent to 1,273 units in September 2021, from 698 units shipped in September 2020. MoM sales saw even better results, up 77.05 percent over 719 units exported in August 2021. Exports of the RE 650 Twins and Classic 500 dipped YoY and MoM while there were 71 units of the Bullet 350 exported in September 2021.
      The company now plans launch of the Scram 411, a more road-oriented version of the Royal Enfield Himalayan. There is also the 650 cruiser, which is getting ready to be launched as Super Meteor 650. In the 350cc range, a new roadster is being planned for launched, likely to be called Hunter 350. More

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      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Cruiser In Production Guise – New Spy Shots

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      New Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Cruiser. Image – Vasanth H
      Royal Enfield is expected to name its upcoming 650cc cruiser as Super Meteor – It will be positioned as the flagship product in the lineup
      Royal Enfield has a number of prospective launches up its sleeves in the coming few months. However, the next big launch is expected to be the 650cc cruiser which has been spotted on a number of occasions previously. Recently, it was reported that this upcoming cruiser will be named Super Meteor.
      One doesn’t have to guess too hard for the actual inspiration behind the name as the brand already retails a cruiser named Meteor. However, the former will be a proper cruiser rather than the 350cc machine which essentially is a retro-style roadster trying to be a cruiser.
      It has also come to light that Super Meteor 650 will make its first official appearance at the upcoming 2021 EICMA Show in Italy next month. Meanwhile, the motorcycle continues to be spotted testing on Indian roads. The undisguised prototype seen in these images is in line with the speculative digital renderings that have gone viral online. The latest spy images are credit to automotive enthusiast Vasanth H.
      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Cruiser – Design & Features
      Like most Royal Enfield models, retro styling forms a key aspect of the upcoming 650cc cruiser. Some notable highlights spied include a circular headlamp with a chrome bezel, split-style seats, a tear-drop fuel tank, twin-sided exhaust canisters embellished in chrome, a round taillight and broad fenders. A rear-swept handlebar and forward-set footpegs suggest the bike will offer a relaxed riding ergonomics of a typical cruiser.
      New Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
      In terms of features, Super Meteor 650 has been spied with a twin-pod instrument cluster. One of them is expected to be the Tripper Navigation which provides turn-by-turn navigation when paired with the Royal Enfield smartphone app via Bluetooth. We also expect the Chennai-based bikemaker to throw in a few electronic rider aids.
      Mechanical Specifications
      Powering Super Meteor 650 will be the same 648cc air and oil-cooled, parallel-twin engine that propels Interceptor and Continental GT. This motor churns out 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque and will be coupled with a 6-speed gearbox accompanied by a slipper clutch. Hardware configurations will differ slightly from the existing RE 650 twins. Suspension setup will consist of upside-down front forks and twin-sided rear springs.
      Braking duties will be handled by disc brakes at both ends which will be aided by a dual-channel ABS as standard. Like a typical cruiser, Super Meteor will ride on a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel wrapped around by thick profile tubeless tyres.
      As mentioned previously, Super Meteor 650 will be positioned as a premium cruiser above the current 650cc twins- Interceptor and Continental GT in the RE lineup. The brand Super Meteor was previously used by Royal Enfield in the United States in the 1950s. The upcoming 650cc cruiser is expected to be launched in India in the first quarter of next year. More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 650cc Gets Green Light For Launch

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      Image for reference. Credit – Bike ExifThe upcoming 650cc Himalayan is being developed at Royal Enfield’s UK-based technical centre
      A few months ago, rumours of Royal Enfield developing a more powerful version of Himalayan broke out on the internet. The Chennai-based bikemaker has given a green light to the project and that the new Himalayan will be powered by a 650cc parallel-twin engine.
      Fresh details regarding this upcoming motorcycle have emerged which give us more insights. Himalayan 650 wasn’t initially part of Royal Enfield’s plan when it decided to build the 650cc parallel-twin motor. Development work on this motorcycle started around 18 months ago.
      Demerits of current Himalayan
      The primary concern for the company is that Himalayan in its current form weighs around 199 kilos which is on the heavier side. Therefore, plonking it with a larger power plant will only make it heavier. Hence, Royal Enfield is likely to retune the chassis of the adventure bike in the new 650cc iteration.
      Moreover, the excess weight of the current Himalayan is also one of its prime negative attributes in the otherwise popular motorcycle. The current 411cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor delivers a fairly modest output of 24.3 bhp and a peak torque of 32 Nm while the additional weight doesn’t help its case either. The motorcycle isn’t lively on roads and is unable to hold triple-digit speeds while cruising.
      2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan 410
      Himalayan 650cc Launch
      The new Himalayan 650 will have many critical variations with respect to the current model. For instance, the new 650cc iteration of Himalayan would not be as capable on rough terrains as the current model. It will be available in two derivatives- one with alloy wheels and one with spoked rims. The former will be pitched as a sports tourer while the latter will be a road-biased adventure tourer.
      This means it will not be a proper adventure bike by any stretch of imagination and the adventure tourer variant will be more of a tour-orientated soft-roader. Royal Enfield is also expected to downsize the front wheel from 21-inches to a 19-inch unit for more road-friendly usage. Further, the bikemaker may not even call this upcoming motorcycle as ‘Himalayan’ and allot it a brand new moniker.
      Rider will be mounted on a higher saddle in the new Himalayan 650 and ground clearance will be impressive as well. The exhaust pipe will also be mounted higher. Around 80-85 percent design of the current model will be carried forward in the new motorcycle. Therefore, we can expect Royal Enfield to retain its overall rugged styling.
      Expected Features & Powertrain
      The company might equip the new Himalayan with features such as a new instrument console with a TFT display. It might also offer Bluetooth connectivity along with multiple riding modes and also a one-level traction control system. Braking setup of the motorcycle will also be enhanced.
      Powering this upcoming derivative of Himalayan will be a familiar 648cc, parallel-twin engine sourced from Interceptor and Continental GT. This motor pushes out 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque and is coupled with a 6-speed gearbox. However, we still have to wait for at least three years since the new Himalayan 650 isn’t coming before the last quarter of 2024.
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      Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser To Be Launched As Super Meteor 650

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      Image for reference. Credit – Neev MotorcyclesBuoyed by success of 650cc twins, Royal Enfield is experimenting with more products in this segment
      To maintain its dominance, Royal Enfield has plans to launch multiple products every year. The idea is to keep customers engaged and proactively fend off attack by new products being launched by rival OEMs. The first in this series of new launches was Meteor 350, which has already emerged as a popular choice in 350cc segment.
      Then came the updated versions of Himalayan and 650 twins. More recently, the new gen Classic 350 was launched. Other expected products that have been spied several times on road tests include a new bike named Hunter 350 and the company’s flagship 650cc cruiser. Royal Enfield is also working on a 650cc roadster. It is now being reported that the cruiser 650 will debut next month as Super Meteor 650, at the EICMA 2021 in Milan, Italy.
      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 – design and features
      Retro styling is clearly evident on Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 cc cruiser. Some of the key features include round rear view mirrors, tear-drop shaped fuel tank, large seat, dual exhaust in chrome finish and broad rear fenders. The bike offers a comfortable riding stance with forward-set footpegs and ergonomically placed wide handlebar.
      It is expected that Royal Enfield 650cc cruiser will get a range of hi-tech features. One of these will be Tripper navigation that was first introduced with Meteor 350. A new range of connected features could also be offered with 650cc cruiser.
      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Spied Testing
      Royal Enfield 650cc cruiser engine
      Powering 650cc cruiser will be the same engine that is offered with Interceptor and Continental GT. The 648cc twin-cylinder, air/oil-cooled unit is capable of generating 47 hp of max power at 7150 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5250 rpm. It utilizes a 6-speed constant mesh transmission. Power and torque output may be tweaked for 650cc cruiser, if needed.
      Another notable thing about 650cc cruiser is that it will be the first Royal Enfield bike to utilize USD front forks. At the rear, the bike will have standard twin shock absorbers. It will have disc brakes at both ends and dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard.
      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 – launch plans
      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is expected to be launched early next year. Earlier this year, the company had registered a new name ‘Royal Enfield Shotgun’. There are speculations that this name could be used for another variant (roadster) of the 650cc cruiser.
      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 – Render
      It could be priced in the range of Rs 4 lakh (ex-sh), which would be a good deal in this segment. The bike will also be made available in international markets. There, it will rival the likes of Honda Rebel, Kawasaki Vulcan 650 and Harley Davidson Street.
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      2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc Scrambler New Colours – Render

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc Render
      Royal Enfield has an interesting lineup of launches – This includes 650cc Cruiser, 350cc Scrambler and many more
      Royal Enfield has plans to launch 4 new or updated bikes every year for the next 7 years. In the past 12 months, they have already launched the new Meteor 350, updated Himalayan, updated 650 Twins and the new Classic 350. The next motorcycle in line for launch could be the Hunter 350cc scrambler.
      This new offering will allow the company to further fortify its position in the Indian bike market, and more particularly in the 350 cc segment where it already commands more than 90% percent market share. Likely to be christened as Hunter upon launch sometime next year, the bike is currently doing the test rounds.
      It is is based on the new modular J platform, which it will share with the Meteor 350 and the new Classic 350. Thanks to latest spy shots, new design elements have come to the fore. On that basis, automotive rendering artist Pratyush Rout has created digital renders in 6 different colours.
      2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc – Render
      New 2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc looks young and sporty. It is aimed at new generation of motorcycle riders. It will be offered in both monotone and dual tone colour options. Spy shots of the model on test show off its athletic stance with blacked-out circular headlamp and body panels, a single seat setup, wide set handlebars and blacked out multi-spoke alloy wheels.
      Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc Render
      It gets well positioned footpegs that offer the rider a forward leaning stance. Features also include rear view mirrors, upswept exhaust and a shortened tail segment with a circular tail lamp.
      Just like Meteor, it will also sport a semi digital instrument cluster with an analogue speedometer and a rectangular multi information display unit. It could however miss out on the Tripper Navigation system seen on the new Himalayan and Meteor 350. Suspension and braking will be via telescopic front fork and twin rear shock absorbers. Braking will be via disc brakes in front and rear.
      Engine Specs
      The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is likely to be powered by 349 cc, air cooled, single cylinder engine that also powers the Meteor and Classic. This engine produces 20.2 hp power and 27 Nm torque mated to a 5 speed transmission. The exhaust gets tuned for delivering a more crisper / raspier sound as compared to the other 350cc machines from RE.
      There are no indications on pricing as on date but it is likely that the RE Hunter 350 could come in within a price range that will undercut the Honda CB350 on arrival. Once launched, the new Hunter 350 will appeal to a younger segment of buyers in the country and compete with the Honda CB350RS and soon to be launched Yezdi Roadking. More