– New 650cc Royal Enfield launch by October
– Bear 650 is a scrambler based on Interceptor 650
– Likely to be priced between Rs 3.20 lakh – Rs 3.40 lakh
Royal Enfield is planning to expand its 650cc portfolio with the Scrambler 650 – a bike based on the Interceptor 650. The launch of this bike is likely to happen this festive season.
This Royal Enfield, which is rumoured to carry the Bear 650 brand, is likely to be launched between August and October. With this launch, Royal Enfield will have a total of five 650cc motorcycles in this product portfolio in India, as well as in international markets.
From the spy shots, it is clear that the Bear 650 will ride on a 19-17-inch spoke wheel combination. Moreover, the suspension travel at both ends seems to be higher than the existing 650cc Royal Enfields. Both these revisions should contribute to a taller stance and a higher ground clearance thereby making it suitable for off-roading. What’s more, the seat design, under seat panels, and both the fenders also look new and unique to this motorcycle.
Royal Enfield’s upcoming 650cc scrambler looks technologically more advanced than most of its existing lineup. One of the spy shots reveals a round digital console which is perhaps the same unit seen on the new Himalayan 450. This unit should have functions like Bluetooth connectivity and GPS navigation. Even the lighting system looks all-LED, including the turn indicators.
Royal Enfield will equip the Bear 650 with the same 648cc, parallel-twin engine that produces 47bhp and 52Nm of peak torque. However, the ratios of the six-speed gearbox could be revised to suit the bike’s nature.
In terms of pricing, this Royal Enfield is likely to be priced between Rs 3.20 lakh and Rs 3.40 lakh (ex-showroom). With such pricing, the Bear 650 will sit below the Super Meteor 650 and also the Shotgun 650.