Royal Enfield is all set to launch an exciting new 650cc motorcycle and Indian enthusiasts have a good reason to rejoice. The Bullet 650, Classic 650, or the Scram (Interceptor Bear) 650 aren’t it? The answer is a resounding no; instead prepare for the first-ever Royal Enfield Himalayan 650, spotted in spy shots.
More About the Royal Enfield Himalayan 650
Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 testing begins after years of rumors and internal presentations SiF00 – They will be a premium offering, it is going to launch soon and the first by Maruti as their flagship model. Although still under heavy camouflage, the bike we see testifies to features that obviously scream Royal Enfield.
On the engine front, it has the same 650 cc parallel-twin mill as we have seen with other RE 650 models, along with a single up-swept exhaust for better water wading The seating arrangement is divided, with a comfortable front seat and stepped pillion. The rear braces end in a luggage rack, and similar to the Himalayan 450, it has its tail lights integrated within the turn indicators. New ORVMs enhance visibility.
The Himalayan 650 is a semi-faired, semi-powerful, long-distance tourer than an off-roader like the Himalayan 450. Styled similar to the Benelli TNT 600 GT, it gets a front fairing that houses the fuel tank hopefully over 20 liters for better range). This is a round, perhaps all-digital TFT display that is oriented toward the rider for greater visibility and will come with Google Maps navigation features along with other telemetry similar to the Tripper Dash found on both the Himalayan 450 and well Guerrilla 450.
Dual petal-type disc brakes at the front (a first for Royal Enfield) will be seen in action on the Himalayan 650. It won’t get composite 21-inch carbo-ceramic front wheels but will have light wire-spoke designs that work with tubeless tires. It will come with adjustable front USD forks and a mono-shock rear suspension, the first Royal Enfield to get both capabilities.
The engine will still remain the 648cc parallel-twin unit making around 50 bhp and nearly 60 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed gearbox. With its premium features, the Himalayan 650 is projected to be priced around ₹4 lakh, making it a competitively priced middle-weight ADV in the same league as the Kawasaki Versys 650 and Benelli TRK 502.
FAQs
What engine does the Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 use?
It uses a 648cc parallel-twin engine.
When is the Himalayan 650 expected to be released?
The launch is expected in late 2024 or early 2025.
