A check mule of a brand new Royal Enfield 650 cc motorbike boasts Harley-Davidson Street 750-like entrance finish and is totally different from the SG-based roadster
Royal Enfield has been testing a lot of new bikes on public roads because it seems to be to strengthen its home portfolio alongside increasing into new segments. In current months, we now have seen an all-new dual-purpose journey tourer with a liquid-cooled engine, next-generation Bullet 350, Hunter 350 and a trio of 650 cc bikes primarily based on the 650 Twins.
The homegrown producer has tasted super success within the worldwide markets in recent times and the Interceptor 650 in addition to the Continental GT 650 have been effectively obtained. As a part of rivalling extra upmarket opponents and bringing in contemporary merchandise, RE is growing a 650 cc cruiser that would go by the identify Super Meteor whereas an SG650 Concept primarily based bobber can also be within the works.
Besides making ready a retro-themed no-frills 650 cc motorbike judging by the spy pictures, right here we present you a different-looking roadster giving us Harley-Davidson Street 750’s vibes primarily when considered from the entrance. Compared to the SG-based roadster, it options Street 750-like headlamp cowl, entrance footpegs positioned barely forwards, a extra muscular gas tank, white color flip indicators and a set of otherwise styled alloy wheels.
The crash bars have moved inwards and the pillion footrest is noticeably bigger in dimension. Other highlights are a break up seat setup, round rearview mirrors, chunky rear fender, a compact rear finish with round-shaped taillights, an upright handlebar enabling a relaxed driving place and a outstanding engine sump guard.
A semi-digital instrument cluster with a Tripper Navigation system can be accessible whereas the brief fly display ought to assist in deflecting some portion of the wind. As for the efficiency, a 648 cc parallel twin-cylinder air- and oil-cooled engine growing 47 PS and 52 Nm will possible be utilised, paired with a six-speed transmission.
Features like upside-down entrance forks, slipper clutch and a dual-channel ABS system may also be on the playing cards. Royal Enfield is planning to launch its reasonably priced Hunter 350 roadster in India subsequent and it may very well be priced round Rs. 1.5-1.6 lakh (ex-showroom) – in the identical territory because the just lately launched TVS Ronin neo-retro cruiser.
Source: gaadiwaadi.com