Royal Enfield 750cc Motorcycle Spotted Testing

[ito]

http://auto.ndtv.com/news/royal-enfield-750cc-motorcycle-spotted-testing-1431719?pfrom=home-auto

There has been a lot of talk going on about Royal Enfield working on a 750cc twin-cylinder engine. So here are a few spy shots of a Royal Enfield motorcycle carrying the all-new engine which it has been testing for a while now. A few months ago, the same engine was also spotted on a Classic 500 that had been modified to carry the new engine. This time around, the motorcycle on which the engine is mounted is undoubtedly the Continental GT with minor modifications. The length of the motorcycle has been revised so as to accommodate the big engine. Of course, all of this is very crude and the final product will see a lot of revisions.

Royal Enfield 750cc Parallel Twin

The first thing that strikes you after looking at the photos is the fact that the parallel-twin unit is carburetted rather than being fuel injected. It will displace around 750cc or so. Therefore, we can safely assume that this motorcycle will see the light of the day in India first and then will it be exported to other countries. The reason being, that a motorcycle running carburettors will simply be non-conforming to Euro IV emission norms and therefore, won't be allowed to run on European roads. For the rest of the world, Royal Enfield will have a different game plan.

Royal Enfield 750cc Parallel Twin

This is the first newly developed engine from Royal Enfield in the longest time and we believe that this is a sign of good things to come from the Chennai-based manufacturer. The current engines although have seen tweaks over a period of time, but have been around for decades. Royal Enfield already has a fuel-injected version of the 500cc engine on sale in Europe.

India still remains the largest market for Royal Enfield, with over 4.5 lakh units sold domestically. With the likes of Triumph, Harley-Davidson et al, Royal Enfield is keen on stepping up its game and not simply resting on laurels. The bike has been developed at the Royal Enfield Technology Centre in Leicestershire, United Kingdom

 

[nair]

It will be interesting to see how this engine performs...... They do not have a robust RnD.... and this seems to be a totally new engine.....

 

[@RV]

I really hope that the engine specification would include decent power output. I very much like Royal Enfield but for the cc of engine these bikes produce very less power.

 

[ito]

I am always a big fan Bullet. Harley is the dominant player in this segment in India. Great that our own Royal Enfield is competing in that segment. Though I don't know why Royal Enfield shy from using broader tyres.

I really hope that the engine specification would include decent power output. I very much like Royal Enfield but for the cc of engine these bikes produce very less power.

They are cruiser. There should be a balance between stability and power. Unless the frame supports more power, lots of power make bikes less stable.

 

[@RV]

They are cruiser. There should be a balance between stability and power. Unless the frame supports more power, lots of power make bikes less stable.

I do understand that these are the cruisers and should be stable that's the reason I used word decent power.
But I found it very painful when a 200cc duke or pulsar ns guy leave me far behind on my classic 500 on signals.

 

[ito]

I do understand that these are the cruisers and should be stable that's the reason I used word decent power.
But I found it very painful when a 200cc duke or pulsar ns guy leave me far behind on my classic 500 on signals.

Haven't you found the Classic a joy to ride as compared to 200cc Pulsar. Though inside a city classic sucks. Classic excel when you are on a long haul .

 

[Perpendicular]

@ito Mate would you mind posting this news in the thread below also. Thanks


https://defence.pk/threads/motorcycles-in-india.435624/page-2#post-8452997

 

[Viny]

I really hope that the engine specification would include decent power output. I very much like Royal Enfield but for the cc of engine these bikes produce very less power.

Torque is the game in this category and thats where RE is directed too.
Unfortunately RE doesnt have a good reputation of making trouble free machine, so intial buyers will be more like guinea pigs. But the kind of image / brand value RE commands, this would be an easy pick for many.

Still to see how RE Himalaya fared in market...

 

[ito]

@ito Mate would you mind posting this news in the thread below also. Thanks


https://defence.pk/threads/motorcycles-in-india.435624/page-2#post-8452997

Sure

 

[nair]

I do understand that these are the cruisers and should be stable that's the reason I used word decent power.
But I found it very painful when a 200cc duke or pulsar ns guy leave me far behind on my classic 500 on signals

Bullet was never designed to work the way pulsar or duke..... Also remember Bullet are based on the 1950 design.