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      Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor, Conti GT New Colours – Italy Launch Price €8.2k (Rs 7.2L)

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      Royal Enfield 650 Twins New Colours
      The limited edition 650 Twins replace the chrome elements on the bike with blacked-out components

      Royal Enfield’s popularity in overseas markets has grown by many folds in recent years and this is no new fact. Powerful, comfortable and reliable and most importantly offered at a compelling price, Royal Enfield has been able to gauge the mood of bikers abroad as well.
      The company has established a strong footprint for itself especially in European markets. Italy is one such market where Royal Enfield has captured a sizeable consumer base. The country’s sole distributor of Royal Enfield bikes Valentino Motor Company recently celebrated its five years association with the Indian brand.

      To mark this special occasion, the Italian enterprise has launched a limited-run special edition series of the iconic models- Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. Characterized by matte black paint replacing the chrome elements and providing richer equipment, these limited edition models will be made available in Italy from the coming December.
      Cosmetic & Colour Updates
      The primary theme of the project is the use of a dark colour specifically matte black in all its mechanical components including exhausts, engine casing, handlebars, indicators, brake levers, gearshift pedal, headlight and taillight. All these components lose their signature chrome plating to make way for an unprecedented dark tone.

      The equipment list also receives additional Royal Enfield accessories which include crossbar covers, touring mirrors, high windshield, engine protection bars, throttle body covers, aluminum engine bumpers and much more, all of which have been coloured in pure black.
      Other optional upgrades
      Among other exclusive fitments for these limited edition models include Öhlins shock absorbers, Andreani Group branded fork cartridges and exhausts from Zard. The Öhlins shock absorbers with the multi-adjustable front cartridges from Andreani Group will cost an additional 1,000 euros (Rs 87k), while the homologated “slip-on” exhausts from Zard costs 600 euros (Rs 52k).

      Colour Schemes On Offer
      As per this, six unique paint schemes of Interceptor 650 and 4 such versions of Continental GT 650 will be made available in five units each. Each of these bikes will sport a plate bearing the Valentino Motori logo and the words inscribed “ONE OF FIVE”.

      The six colour schemes on offer with Interceptor 650 are pure Matte Black; Matte Green and Black; Matt Military Green and Black; Matt Bronze and Black; Matt Gray and Black; and Gray and Black. Whereas Continental GT 650 will be offered in Matt Black; British Green and Black; Matt Red and Black; and Matt Gray and Black.
      Price
      The special edition Interceptor 650 has been priced at 8,200 euros (Rs 7.1 lakh) while the Continental GT has been priced at 8,500 euros (Rs 7.36 lakh). Both bikes share the same mechanicals and are powered by a 649cc parallel-twin motor which generates 47 bhp at 7250 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5250 rpm. This unit is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch and assist for quick and smooth shifting. More

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      Royal Enfield Oct 2020 Sales Decline YoY – MoM Registers Growth

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      Image – Aung
      Royal Enfield’s Oct 2020 total sales including exports stood at 66,891 units – a decline of over 7%

      As the world awaits Royal Enfield Meteor 350 launch scheduled on November 6, 2020, the manufacturer has reported October 2020 sales. Albeit at a decline, the manufacturer has reported MoM sales gain.
      Total sales including exports amount to 66,891 units, down 7 percent from 71,964 units reported a year earlier. Exports fell 9 percent to 4,033 units from 4,426 units.
      Disruptions in global business logistics have played some part in this, and a recovery is expected as business operations ease. Royal Enfield is committed to exports in the mid-segment, and has been increasing export destinations in recent months.
      Domestic Sales
      Domestic sales fell to 62,858, down 6.9 percent from 67,538 units sold in October 2019. In the up to 350cc segment, sales stood at 60,467 units, down 6 percent from 64,257 units. The segment is Royal Enfield’s stronghold for decades at an end.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2020
      For now though Royal Enfield is building on its classic appeal in the segment. It already has the Himalayan to do what Classic can’t.?? 6,424 units were sold in the segment above 350 cc (Himalayan, ). Segment sales contracted by 17 percent, down from 7,707 units sold in October 2019.
      And the company is now set to introduce yet another segment offering with Meteor 350. Though launch was expected last month, it’s still in time for the ongoing festive season. Pre-booking numbers are available at the moment. ?
      Battle For 200-500cc Segment
      The mid-size segment has seen growing interest not just from potential buyers, and has seen manufacturers step up to the game. It’s also a segment that’s dear to Royal Enfield, and the brand would need to diversify as an opportunity presents itself to ensure little chunks of the segment aren’t snatched from it. Currently, RE has a market share of 81% in the 200-500cc segment motorcycles in India.
      ??While Royal Enfield has for long enjoyed the classic and retro tag in the 350 segment, the cc range as a whole has seen a range of new offerings from manufacturers in recent years. While this doesn’t pose a sales challenge for RE, it does recognise the fact that there are those who would buy a mid-segment bike, and this number though small, is growing. Honda CB350 launched last month is however a direct RE Classic 350 cc competitor.
      Honda is selling CB350 DLX at Rs 1.85 lakh and DLX Pro at Rs 1.9 lakh at its Big Wing dealerships. Considering, the number of such dealerships are limited for now, Honda two wheelers is quickly remedying that by inaugurating more such dealerships. Jawa and Jawa 42 pose a small challenge to RE. Total Jawa retail sales in September 2020 was reported at 2,121 units. There’s also the Benelli Imperiale 400. Other mid segment plays include the BMW twins, Apache 310, and a range of KTM and Duke bikes. More

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Real World Images Leak Before 6th Nov Launch

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is replacement to the Thunderbird – It is a new gen motorcycle

      Meteor 350 will be the company’s first next-gen product to go on sale this year. Launch is on 6th Nov, as Meteor 350’s rival has already arrived in the form of Honda CB350. To meet evolving customer needs and expectations, Meteor 350 has been equipped with a range of updates including new colour options, an entirely new platform, a new engine and tech upgrades.
      Royal Enfield’s new 350 cc engine will be more efficient in comparison to the existing unit. It will be paired with a newly developed transmission and clutch, which have been designed to reduce friction. As a result, the new powertrain will allow smooth gear shifts and increase the life of clutch and other moving parts.
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      Another key update for Meteor 350 is the new platform codenamed ‘J1D’. This will be used for several other next-gen products that will be launched by Royal Enfield in the coming months. Suspension system of Meteor 350 will comprise telescopic 41 mm forks with 130 mm of travel at the front and adjustable twin springs at the rear.
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      Braking system has 300 mm and 270 mm front and rear discs, integrated with dual-channel ABS. Front and rear wheels are 19-inch and 17-inch, respectively, shod with 100/90 and 140/70 tyres, respectively.
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      Meteor 350 new features
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will work as a replacement for Thunderbird range of motorcycles. Meteor will be the first next-gen product to be launched by Royal Enfield. Meteor 350 comes with a range of changes. Several new components can be seen such as the headlight, instrument console, rear fender and tail light. Other updates include teardrop shaped fuel tank, split seat, new alloy wheel design, and LED daytime running lights.

      Meteor will not be offered in an all-LED setup. Meteor will have halogen headlamp. However, rival Honda CB350 aka the H’ness has been launched with an all-LED setup. It is possible that Royal Enfield may offer at a later date.

      In this leaked version, the bike comes in a unique dual-tone colour theme. Most parts are blacked out and only the tank has the secondary colour shade. The combo of brown against the mostly black background creates an exciting contrast. It is expected that Meteor 350 will have several more attractive colour shades to fulfil the personalization needs of its customers.

      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will work as a replacement for Thunderbird 350 and Thunderbird 350X. It is expected to be launched in the price range of Rs 1.65 lakh to Rs 1.70 lakh. In addition to Honda CB350, Meteor 350 will also compete with Jawa.

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      Royal Enfield’s Siddhartha Lal Rides Meteor 350 – Front Revealed

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      Siddhartha Lal with Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      Meteor 350 is built on a completely new platform and will come equipped with new features as offerings

      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 had already generated quite a bit of buzz even before its official launch and it was bound to happen. For a bike so highly anticipated since its inception, numerous delays in launch have only heightened the anxiety levels of audiences especially Royal Enfield lovers.
      Just this week, the bikemaker announced its official launch date through a launch invite teaser featuring Royal Enfield CEO Vinod K Dasari. With its launch set for November 6, RE has shared multiple new teasers today of the upcoming retro-cruiser on its various social media handles.
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      This has certainly peaked the excitement to another level. These new 15-second teasers, gives a brief glimpse of the upcoming bike, and of course the exhaust note. In addition to this teaser, Royal Enfield’s Boss, Siddhartha Lal has shared his own blog – where he explains the idea behind Meteor 350. In this, he is also seen riding the upcoming Meteor 350 on the open roads. The image also gives a clear look at the bike’s front end.
      Cruising Legacy of Royal Enfield
      The image shows typical round headlamps, round turn indicators and large windscreen suggesting the bike in this pic is top-spec trim. Lal has also gone on to explain the evolution of Meteor 350 and the brand’s cruiser motorcycles over the years. It all started in the 1980s when Royal Enfield developed Citybike which was the birth of quintessential American style cruiser bikes in India.

      This was followed by Lightning 535 in the 1990s which came with a very powerful 535cc engine and became an instant hit. However, the cruiser revolution was truly started with the advent of Thunderbird in 2002. It was a revolution in the truest sense since Royal Enfield for the first time offered a new 5-speed gearbox and moved the gear-shifting to the right side of the bike. This attracted a new set of audiences who wanted to upgrade to a cruiser bike.
      A more aggressive and sporty derivative of Thunderbird was launched in 2018 named Thunderbird X, aka TBX. The Thunderbird range of motorcycles was discontinued earlier this year and will be replaced by Meteor 350. Lal further goes on to say that the introduction of Meteor 350 adds a whole new chapter to the brand’s legacy as it comes with many firsts such as a brand new platform, a new powertrain and many new features. You can read his full blog here.
      Meteor 350 Estimated Price
      As discussed on many previous occasions, the Metro 350 will be offered in three variants- Fireball, Stellar and Supernova. It will be powered by a 349cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which generates 20 bhp and a peak torque of 27 Nm. When it comes to price, it is expected to be pegged competitively between Rs 1.60 lakh and Rs 1.80 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). It will directly compete with Honda H’Ness CB350. More

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      RE Meteor 350 Launch Invite Teases Exhaust Sound – New Thump Arrives On 6th Nov

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Teaser
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will replace the now discontinued Thunderbird 350 and 350X from the brand’s product profile

      After months of delay Royal Enfield has finally revealed the date in which its upcoming cruiser bike is going to launch. The upcoming retro-classic cruiser Meteor 350 will, at last, be launched on November 6.
      New RE Meteor 350 will sport retro-classic elements such as circular halogen headlamp, LED DRLs, round turn indicators, LED tail lamps, forward-set footpegs and raised handlebars. From the brochures it was revealed that the upcoming retro cruiser will be offered in three variants- Fireball, Stellar and Supernova. Below is the latest teaser, which also reveals the thump / exhaust sound of the Meteor 350.
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      Features
      Meteor 350 has spotted testing on roads on multiple occasions prior to this for well over a year now. Specifications have been leaked on the internet. Features addition on this bike includes Tripper Navigation which is assumed to be a Bluetooth-enabled GPS system.
      This tech is offered as standard across the range and will come in handy in long-distance touring. It also comes equipped with a USB charging port which enables the riders to charge their phones and action cameras, thus becoming useful as a tourer. Other features on offer are a semi-digital instrument cluster, a TFT screen that reads out important details of trip metre, service reminder, odometer, a ring of LED DRLs around the headlamp and more.
      The mid-spec variant Stellar variant comes with an additional backrest whereas the top-spec Supernova will come with premium leather seats and a windscreen. It will also be offered with machine-finished alloy wheels. The bike will be made available in seven colours namely- Fireball Yellow, Fireball Red, Stellar Red Metallic, Stellar Black Matte, Stellar Blue Metallic, Supernova Brown, and Supernova Blue.
      Powertrain & Transmission
      Coming to its most critical addition, the Meteor 350 will be powered by an all-new 349cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine which kicks out 20.5hp and 27Nm of peak torque. This is 0.4 bhp more and 1 Nm less than the current generation 346cc engine.
      This will be paired with a newly developed 5-speed gearbox which is expected to offer far smoother shifts. It will also employ a new clutch with less number of linkages and components – resulting in a longer life.
      Royal Enfield Meteor will be the first bike which will be underpinned by the all-new ‘J’ platform. It is expected to be priced between Rs 1.60-1.80 lakh (ex-showroom) and will directly lock horns with recently launched Honda H’Ness CB 350. It will replace the outgoing Thunderbird 350 from Royal Enfield’s portfolio. More

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      Royal Enfield 650 Owner Rides New Honda CB350 – Shares His Views

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      Image – Abhinav Bhatt
      Most Royal Enfield fans take their bikes seriously and it’s unlikely that they will be tempted to switch to some other product

      So, how would they react if asked to ride the newly launched Honda H’ness CB350 and share their feedback? Will they share some good words about CB350 or just reject it outright? Well, this is exactly what YouTube vlogger Abhinav Bhatt has tried to find out.
      For this job, Abhinav chose his friend Srinivas Ganesh, who has been using Royal Enfield motorcycles since several years. Srini started out with Royal Enfield Classic 350 and currently rides Interceptor 650. In between, he had also owned a Harley Davidson Fat Boy.
      For a more realistic comparison and feedback, Abhinav asked Srini to ride CB350 for around 40 km in both city traffic and highway. Below is the video that has all the details about what a Royal Enfield user thinks about Honda CB350.
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      Interceptor 650 owner’s feedback on Honda CB350
      Similar to positive opinions that many people have expressed about CB350, Srini also has a lot of good things to say about Honda’s rival to Classic 350 and upcoming Meteor 350. Starting with the ride quality, CB350 comes across as a nice, comfortable bike with close to zero vibrations. This is when the riding speed is around 70-80 kmph. CB350 performed well in both city traffic and highways, although acceleration was on the lower side in comparison to Interceptor 650.
      However, this was expected as Interceptor comes from a higher segment and is especially designed for racing. On the other hand, CB350 is built for comfortable cruising at around 80-90 kmph. According to Srini, CB350’s seat is at intermediate level, neither too soft, nor too hard. This could be good for long distance touring.
      Among the things that Srini liked about CB350 is its sweet thumping exhaust note. This also matches general perceptions, where many people have felt that CB350 exhaust note is more refined as compared to that of Classic 350.
      In terms of looks, Interceptor 650 is clearly the more attractive. CB350 is an elegant looking bike, but it does not have the sporty, bad-boy character like Interceptor. This again is understandable, as these motorcycles belong to different segments. Another interesting thing to note is that CB350 comes with metal fenders, whereas the ones on Interceptor are probably made from composite material.
      Which one to choose in Rs 3 lakh budget
      While CB350 and Interceptor 650 are not direct rivals, people with a budget of around Rs 3 lakh can still be thinking about both options. The question that will confront them is why not upgrade to a higher capacity bike by investing Rs 80k more. Honda CB 350 has an on road price of Rs 2.18 lakh while RE 650 is priced at about Rs 3 lakhs. Such a scenario seems quite possible. More

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      Royal Enfield 650 Enduro Render Gives A Glimpse Of Production Scrambler

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      Royal Enfield 650 Enduro Render
      Royal Enfield has plans to launch multiple new motorcycles based on the 650cc engine and platform

      Royal Enfield motorcycles have been modified and digitally rendered in many forms and their basic structure even supports all kinds of modifications. This is why Royal Enfield motorcycles are so popular in after-market customisation. Not just in India but also abroad, the brand has a remarkable fan following.
      Over the years we have across many such designs that might inspire the Chennai-based manufacturer to take them to production levels. Images of one such design have come across in the form of Enduro 650 which seems to be based on Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Facebook user Motoskteches has uploaded these renderings to his social media page.

      While previous design renderings based on Scrambler 650 have trended on the internet on multiple occasions, the user in this case claims that it is purely an Endurance bike. One might find it difficult to distinguish between a scrambler and a traditional enduro. However, the latter looks inclined to travel on broken or no tarmac whereas the former looks more content to take the streets.
      Design
      One highlight, as shown in the pictures, are the tyres with a distinct thicker profile at rear in comparison to the front just as typical enduro bikes. The wheels, however, are of 21-inch size for front and 17-inch at rear. The Enduro 650 is equipped with spoke wheels but anything other than that would surely look like a misfit in an enduro.
      Signature enduro elements such as minimum body panels, upright stance and high ground clearance are common to these images. The bikes also get high-mounted fenders on front and rear thus leaving a huge gap between them and the wheels.

      Rest of the bike gets the same retro-classic touch with round headlamps, round taillights, a flat seat and a tall handlebar. The Facebook user says that this bike will run on limited electronic gimmicks and technological gadgets and it will be more about the mechanical character which adds to the riding pleasure.
      As the designer puts it, the said bike has been rendered as an old-fashioned Enduro which is simple, logical, very practical and could be offered at an affordable cost.
      Current range of 650cc motorcycles from Royal Enfield
      Only time can tell whether Royal Enfield will go for an Endurance motorcycle by expanding its 650cc range. They could plan to launch a scrambler based on the 650cc platform. Currently, the brand’s 650 range of bikes consists of the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. A cruiser codenamed KX650 is also in the pipelines as it has been spotted on a couple of occasions recently. The 649cc parallel-twin air-cooled motor is capable of generating 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque.
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      Royal Enfield Sep 2020 Sales, Exports Break Up – Classic, Bullet, Himalayan

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      Royal Enfield Bullet
      Royal Enfield reported a 1.92 percent increase in domestic sales but an 11.1 percent dip in exports in the past month

      Chennai based Royal Enfield ended September 2020 with total sales of 60,041 units as against 59,500 units sold in September 2019. This includes both domestic and export volumes. However, taking domestic sales and exports individually, while the company noted an increase in domestic sales, exports dipped 11.1 percent.
      Classic 350 Maximum Sales
      Where domestic sales were concerned, the company’s 350cc segment, comprising the Classic 350, Bullet 350 and Electra 350 commanded the list with total sales of 53,442 units out of total sales of 55,910 units in Sept 20.
      Royal Enfield Sep 2020 Domestic Sales vs Sep 2019 vs Aug 2020
      While Classic 350 and Electra 350 saw sales increase in Sept 20 over that of Sept 19, Bullet 350 sales dipped 28.36 percent to 8,883 units in the past month, down from 12,399 units sold in Sept 19. The RE Himalayan and 650 Twins were lower down the order with both reporting negative sales.
      Exports dip
      Exports on the other hand were under pressure in the past month. Dispatches to global markets stood at 4,131 units, down 11.01 percent as against 4,642 units exported in Sept 2019. However, when assessing MoM growth, it was a significant 60.55 percent increase as against 2,573 units exported in Aug 20.
      Royal Enfield Sep 2020 Exports vs Sep 2019 vs Aug 2020
      In global markets, it is the RE 650 Twins, Himalayan and Classic 350 that claimed top spots while the Classic 500 and Bullet 500 also added some numbers along with the TB350 Unlike in domestic markets where the Bullet 350 and Electra 350 are much in demand, these two bikes do not find any buyers globally.
      Royal Enfield has recently announced local assembly of its motorcycle range in Argentina along with Grupo Simpa, who have been the company’s local distributors since 2018. This will be the first time that Royal Enfield motorcycles will be assembled and produced outside of the company’s Chennai plant in India.
      Royal Enfield Sales Analysis
      Though the YoY increase is negligible, when comparing sales of Sept 20 with that of Aug 20, there was a significant increase of 17.53 percent. The company had sold 47,571 units in August 20 signalling a revival in customer sentiments following the ill effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and with Unlock 5.0 in place.
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      Royal Enfield Domestic
      Sep-20
      Sep-19
      1
      Classic 350
      38,827
      29,376
      2
      Bullet 350
      8,883
      12,399
      3
      Electra 350
      5,732
      4,782
      4
      Himalayan
      1,278
      1,404
      5
      650 Twins
      1,190
      1,856
      6
      TB 350
      0
      4,293
      7
      Bullet 500
      0
      78
      8
      Classic 500
      0
      589
      9
      TB 500
      0
      81
      –
      Total
      55,910
      54,858
      Each bike in the company lineup noted a MoM sales increase which was especially notable in the case of the 650 Twins with a surge of 124.53 percent to 1,190 units in Sept 20 over 530 units sold in August 20. Considering the fact that overall two wheeler sales have revived in Sept 20 over that of August 20 indicates that demand is heating up especially in view of the need for more personal means of travel as against use of public transport to curb the spread of the pandemic.
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      Royal Enfield Exports
      Sep-20
      Sep-19
      1
      650 Twins
      1,679
      2,137
      2
      Himalayan
      1,474
      590
      3
      Classic 350
      698
      1,061
      4
      Classic 500
      258
      358
      5
      Bullet 500
      18
      390
      6
      TB 350
      4
      66
      7
      Bullet 350
      0
      0
      8
      Electra 350
      0
      40
      9
      TB 500
      0
      0
      –
      Total
      4,131
      4,642
      The Classic 350 remains the company best seller in domestic markets, commanding a market share of 69.45 percent. The bike is now priced between Rs.1,61,688 and Rs. 1,86,319 and is available in single-channel ABS and dual-channel ABS variants. Royal Enfield had also planned to bring in a next gen Classic 350 but plans have been delayed to beyond April 2021.
      Noting increased demand in the 350cc segment, Royal Enfield has planned launch of the Meteor 350. Initially slated for a festive launch, this highly awaited cruiser is now expected only after Diwali. The Meteor 350 will be based on the company’s J platform and will be offered in three variants of Fireball, Stellar and a range-topping Supernova. The Meteor 350 is likely to carry a price tag of Rs.1.75 lakhs and will rival the recently launched Honda H’ness CB 350 in its segment. More