After introducing the Meteor 350, Royal Enfield is readying 3 all-new motorcycle for the Indian market. The company will introduce the Interceptor 350, new Classic 350 and the all-new 650cc, twin-cylinder cruiser. For people not in the know, Royal Enfield had showcased the KX Concept at the 2019 EICMA Motor Show in Milan Italy.
Design
It is expected that the new RE 650cc cruiser motorcycle could share design bits with the KX Concept. Going by the spy images available on the internet, it is visible that the new motorcycle features a low-slung typical-cruiser like profile. The bike will have round headlamps along with large visor for wind protection, slender fuel tank and alloy wheels. The motorcycle will have longer wheelbase compared to the Continental GT and Interceptor 650.
The spotted model reveals that the RE 650cc will have split seats instead of a single-piece seat. The motorcycle will have a twin-pipe exhaust system, rounded tail-lamps and turn indicators and fatter rear fender. Forward-set foot pegs and wider handlebar further confirms that it will be a 650cc cruiser bike.
Key features
The Royal Enfield 650cc motorcycle will have a typical cruiser-like large 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel with thick profile tyres. The motorcycle will have USD (Upside-Down) front forks and conventional twin shock absorbers at the rear. It will have disc brakes, dual-channel ABS system and slipper clutch with assist. The bike will also receive a new digital instrument console with tripper navigation.
Engine Specs
The upcoming RE 650cc cruiser is most likely to share the engine option with the Continental GT 650. The 649cc twin-cylinder engine is capable of producing 47PS of maximum power and 52Nm of peak torque. Power will be transmitted to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox.
Launch
The company is yet to make an official announcement on the launch of the new RE 650cc cruiser bike; however, media reports suggest that the bike could go on sale in the second half of 2021 – probably around Diwali.
Expected Price
The company will first launch the next-gen Classic 350 and the updated Continental and Interceptor 650. The new model is expected to be priced around Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 3.75 lakh.
