Royal Enfield has been working on number of new models for the Indian market. Speaking to a media publication, Vinod K. Dasari, Director and CEO of Royal Enfield, has revealed that the company has planned a range of exciting new products that will see a release in the next 12 months. In fiscal year 2022, there will be the “highest number of new models” from Royal Enfield. The bikemaker is also committed to launch one new product in every quarter.
While the name and details of the upcoming Royal Enfield bikes are still under the wraps, the next big launch from the bikemaker is likely to be the new-generation RE Classic 350. The 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 might hit roads near around this festive season. The new model will be designed on a new twin downtube spine frame (called J1D) that also underpin the RE Meteor 350.
The bike will witness some significant changes including new turn indicators, new handlebar grip, repositioned grab rails, sleeker circular LED taillamps. On the feature front, the 2021 RE Classic 350 will get the brand’s Tripper Navigation system and a new digital analogue instrument console. Powering the bike will be a 349cc, fuel injected motor that’s good enough for 20.2bhp and 27Nm.
The Chennai-based bikemaker is working on a couple of new 650cc motorcycles, which are reported to be based on the Classic and Meteor 350. RE’s new 650 bike will be based on the double-craddle frame and feature a low seat and a forward-set footpeg positioning. For power, it will use a 648cc parallel twin, air-cooled engine pushing out power close to 48bhp and 52Nm. The bike is likely to come with a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch.
Royal Enfield recently trademarked multiple nameplates for its upcoming models including Scram, Shotgun, Hunter, Flying Flea, Sherpa and Roadster. More details on the new RE bikes are likely to be revealed in near future. Stay tuned to IndiaCarNews.
