Royal Enfield is without a doubt one of the busiest motorbike manufacturers in the world. The business is preparing to debut a slew of motorcycles in the coming months. These future RE motorcycles' test mules have been seen on occasion, providing us with a preview of what's to come.
From a 350cc bike based on the company's successful J-platform to a new 650cc platform. There's a lot to look forward to if you're a RE lover, including the much-anticipated all-new Himalayan with a liquid-cooled engine.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 with J-platform Engine
Since its introduction, the RE Bullet 350 has held the record for the longest continuous 2-wheeler model in production. The workhorse of RE's lineup is the sole model in its 350cc series to use the older, more utilitarian UCE engine. While its competitors use the modern J-platform engine. All is about to change with the forthcoming Bullet 350. The spy images indicate it would have the same J-platform engine and underpinnings.
Himalayan 450 with a Liquid-Cooled Engine
Since entering the market in 2016, the Himalayan 411 has established itself as a straightforward yet capable bike. The business has enhanced the bike with each update. But one of the most common feedbacks has been a need for greater power to further boost its mile-munching powers. RE has been working on a bigger, more contemporary liquid-cooled Himalayan 450 to fulfil these demands. This redesigned Himalayan will supposedly get more miles without sacrificing its off-road capability. It has upgraded suspension parts in the form of a USD fork and mono-shock, and a set of 21"/18" wire-spoke wheels on either end.
Himalayan 450-Based Roadster
This naked bike is envisioned as the Scram 411 to the existing Himalayan. It promises greater accessibility with characteristics like a lower seat height and smaller cast alloy wheels. The Himalayan 450's liquid-cooled engine appears to be used in this model according to spy images. It has a telescopic front fork rather than the USD fork seen on the Himalayan 450. The seat is a single-piece unit that may be adjusted lower and it appears to use the same gasoline tank. When it is released, this new bike will sit lower than the Himalayan 450 in price and features.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
The Shotgun 650 is intended to follow the Super Meteor 650 to the market. While most mechanicals should be shared, the rider triangle is a significant distinction between the two.
The Super Meteor 650 is the more relaxing of the two, with a more swept-back handlebar that puts the rider in a sofa-like seating position. The Shotgun 650 features mid-mounted footpegs and a shorter handlebar. This puts the rider in a more normal and upright posture.
Another point of distinction between these two bikes is their design. The Super Meteor 650 sports a more conventional cruiser style. It has long, arching fenders and straight twin exhaust pipes plated in chrome. The Shotgun 650 is blacked out more with upswept dual exhaust pipes and shorter cut fenders.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with Fairing
The addition of a complete fairing to the RE Continental GT 650 is one of the most popular aftermarket mods. It further enhances its classic racing flair. Even though this isn't currently a Royal Enfield accessory or variation. A future likelihood is indicated by a test mule seen with a bikini fairing. This test mule was seen with only a modest front fairing but mounting points for a full fairing to be installed on the bike. The GT-R 650 is a race-ready, semi-faired variant of the Continental GT 650 that is already in the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup.
Royal Enfield 650cc Scrambler
Another motorbike slated to join the 650cc lineup is the RE 650cc scrambler. We noticed in the spy photos that it has a two-into-one exhaust with a stubby silencer style that we haven't seen on any RE 650cc model before. It rides on off-road wire-spoke rims (either 19/17-inch or 19/18-inch), has a USD fork, and has twin hydraulic shocks.
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