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Royal Enfield Begin Testing EV Prototypes – To Roll Out In 2025

As the world is shifting towards a sustainable ecosystem, motorcycle manufacturers are also moving towards the same direction.

Royal Enfield begins testing electric motorcycle prototypes in several facilities around the globe.
Royal Enfield’s production-ready EV is set to roll out in 2025.

The latest is Royal Enfield, which has started testing its EV prototypes at various locations worldwide.

According to reports, after investing in a dedicated infrastructure specialising in electric vehicles, Royal Enfield has also hired relevant individuals to boost its EV development in India and the UK.

However, while other manufacturers – such as Kawasaki and Triumph – is already in the advanced stages of introducing their production-ready electric motorcycles, Royal Enfield will only launch its EV in 2025.

This is because the India-based company wants to ensure that its EV project can set a similar quality benchmark as its 350cc to 650cc range.

That said, Royal Enfield is working to understand what buyers want in an electric motorcycle which, in turn, allows the firm to develop an EV that meets the customer’s needs similar to its petrol-powered motorcycle.

Royal Enfield will also focus on expanding its ICE-based motorcycles with the soon-to-be-launch Himalayan 450 and Shogun 650.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Outsell The Honda H’ness CB350

Royal Enfield recently recorded a staggering 145 per cent worldwide sales increase in September 2022 compared to the same period last year.

Royal Enfield sold more than 80,000 motorcycles in September 2022.
India remain as the biggest market for Royal Enfield.

That’s certainly a significant boost to the Indian motorcycle company, especially as we are nearing the end of the year.

However, if you ever wonder what could be the major contributor behind those high numbers, look no further ahead than the company’s Hunter 350.

According to the firm’s sales report, Royal Enfield sold 18,197 units of the Hunter 350 in August and 17,118 units the following month in September.

To put it in perspective, the Hunter 350 outsold Honda’s H’ness 350 by a considerable margin, with the latter recording just 3,980 units in September.

Despite the H’ness 350 being launched in India some time ago, the Hunter 350 garnered higher demand in a shorter period.

Several factors are in play, including how the Hunter 350 is priced lower than the H’ness 350. Also, since the H’ness 350 are only available in India and Japan, it is to be expected that the numbers will be lower.

Nonetheless, it also indicates an upward trend for Royal Enfield’s bike in the global market, especially for the Hunter 350.

Royal Enfield On Course For Another Breakthrough Year

If you owned a Royal Enfield motorcycle, then you are probably one of the contributor to the brand staggering growth in global sales for September 2022.

Royal Enfield sold more than 80,000 motorcycles in September 2022.
India remain as the biggest market for Royal Enfield.

The Indian-owned motorcycle company has just recorded a 145 percent increase in sales for the month of September 2022.

That said, Royal Enfield sold 82,097 units of motorcycles purchased over the 30 day period compared to 33,528 units sold in the same period last year.

As expected, 73,646 units from the total sales was generated in India which continue to become the stronghold of the Royal Enfield brand to this day.

Nevertheless, the major surge of sales in comparison to last year is down to the brand latest model, led by the all-new Royal Enfield Scram 411 and the Hunter 350.

Moreover, with the demand of small and middleweight capacity motorcycle on the rise will only continue to boost the sales of Royal Enfield motorcycles.

In fact, the Meteor 350 – introduced in 2020 – is currently contesting the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure for UK”s best selling full-size two-wheelers.

Meanwhile, the brand sales figure is expected to reach greater heights in months to come with a number of other arrivals on the way, including the Himalayan 450, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650.

Royal Enfield also rumoured to be working on a Himalayan. 650. Coming from a fan of ADV motorcycles, a bigger Himalayan is a big yes from us.

All-New Royal Enfield Scram 411 Now In Malaysia – From RM26,900

After its global introduction in March 2022, local distributor Didi Group has officially launched the Royal Enfield Scram 411 for the Malaysian market.

New Royal Enfield Scram 411 is a stripped-down Himalayan poised for the urban scrambler.
Features the same 411cc single SOCH engine as the off-road capable Himalayan 411.

Dubbed as an ‘urban scrambler’, it’s essentially the brand’s Himalayan adventure bike that’s been stripped down and given a proper modern retro styling twist.

Whilst the Scram 411’s base chassis remains unchanged from the Himalayan, it does employ identical 41mm front forks tweaked with slightly less travel – 190mm down from 200mm. The rear monoshock’s 180mm travel figure remains unchanged though.

That, along with the adoption of 21-inch (front) and 19-inch (rear) wheels ought to see the Royal Enfield Scram 411 boast slightly better on-road manners compared to the Himalayan ADV it underpins.

Also unchanged is the Himalayan’s powertrain package employed by the Royal Enfield Scram 411. You get the same air-cooled 411cc single with 24.3bhp @ 6,500rpm and 32NM @ 4,000RPM in this urban retro redux of said ADV machine.

Other major changes from the Himalayan obviously lay in the overall styling. The Scram 411 trade’s away the Himalayan’s fairing and high mudguard for a stripped down look with a small bit of bodywork to covering the instrument dial’s back.

There’s also a new single-piece seat that Royal Enfield says will offer enhanced comfort for long riding stints allowed by the sizeable 12.5-litre tank present, not forgetting the brand’s Tripper navigation unit brimmed as standard a feature too.

Like what you see in the new Royal Enfield Scram 411? Head to Royal Enfield latest showroom at Gasket Alley to check out the new bike priced at RM26,900 (base), RM27,100 (mid) and RM27,400 (premium).

GALLERY: 2022 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN SCRAM 411

Royal Enfield Scram 411 Lancar Di Malaysia – Dari RM26,900

Royal Enfield telah pun memperkenalkan ahli baharu dalam keluarga Himalayan menerusi Scram 411 pada bulan Mac lalu.

Namun, hanya selang beberapa bulan, motosikal serba baharu daripada Royal Enfield itu akhirnya masuk pasaran Malaysia menerusi pengedar baharu Didi Group.

Menurut Didi Group, Royal Enfield Scram 411 itu kini boleh didapati di Malaysia pada harga bermula dari RM26,900 (base), RM27,100 (mid) dan RM27,400 (premium). Perbezaan antara ketiga-tiga varian ini hanyalah pilihan warna sahaja.

Royal Enfield Scram 411 ini lahir daripada Himalayan 411 dan hasilnya, model ini juga dikuasakan enjin 411cc SOHC dengan penyejukan udara yang menghasilkan 24.3hp pada 6,500rpm dan 32Nm pada 6,500rpm.

Kuasa pula disalurkan kepada tayar belakang menerusi transmisi 5-kelajuan.

Sistem suspensi pula hadir menerusi fork depan teleskopik 41mm dengan jarak pergerakan 190mm sementara monoshock belakang pula tawar pergerakan 180mm.

Spesifikasi tersebut adalah sama seperti yang terdapat pada Himalayan 411 2022.

Meskipun Scram 411 menawarkan ciri motosikal urban namun komponen brek juga sama seperti Himalayan 411, dengan kaliper brek dua-piston di depan dipadankan bersama cakera brek 300mm dan kaliper satu piston belakang dengan cakera brek 240mm.

Kawalan brek juga diselia dengan bantuan ABS dwi-saluran.

Pada masa sama, Scram 411 ini juga masih lagi didatangkan dengan rim jenis ‘wire spoke’ sama seperti Himalayan 411 sekaligus model baharu ini masih lagi boleh ditunggang di permukaan lasak.

Sementara itu, penghadang angin tinggi pada Himalayan 411 tidak lagi kelihatan sebaliknya Scram 411 ini dapat pelindung lampu depan berbentuk bulat.

2023 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Gets New Visuals

Royal Enfield revealed new colours for the 2023 Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

Royal Enfield brings new colours for the 2023 Meteor 350 range.
The Fireball variant features two new colours.

The new colour scheme is introduced for the Fireball and Supernova variants.

Despite the new colourway, technical aspects remain unchanged, with Royal Enfield only using the new colours to refresh the Meteor 350 for 2023.

According to the Indian firm, the Fireball gets two new colours; Fireball Blue and Fireball Matt Green.

Meanwhile, the top-of-the-range Supernova edition now features “Supernova Red”. However, the third variant, Stellar, continues to feature the same visuals.

For those unaware, the Fireball is the base model; the Stellar features a backrest, while the Supernova is fitted with a front windscreen and a backrest.

Powering the Meteor 350 is a 349cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air/oil-cooled engine capable of pumping 20hp @ 6,100rpm and 27Nm @ 4,000rpm.

Despite the retro look, the Meteor 350 is fitted with modern features, including dual-channel ABS, LED taillights and Bluetooth connectivity.

Upcoming Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 To Feature Alloy Wheels

It looks like Royal Enfield is set to introduced alloy wheels to its Continental 650 GT motorcycle after the test mule was spotted recently in India.

The new alloy rims appears to be same 18-inch size as the current motorcycle.
Announcement to be made soon.

The alloy rims feature on the test mule sport a 7-spoke design and is likely to be same size as the 18” spoke wheels on the current Continental.

Also, this could mean that the Continental GT 650 will get tubeless tyres, as opposed to the current model.

That said, we expect that the 650 twin, the Interceptor 650 will also get the same update, which is likely to happen in the coming months.

Interestingly, the spy shot (which you can check out HERE) also revealed that the Continental GT 650 is fitted with a new round taillamp, replacing the rectangular unit found in the current model.

Looking at how RE not bother to cover the test mule with the usual camo paintjob, it is safe to assume the motorcycle compay will announced the minor upgrade soon.

(source: autocar)

Royal Enfield To Unveil All-New Electric Motorcycle By 2026

Royal Enfield is among the manufacturers that always stay true to its roots, making a beautiful and reliable motorcycle with the exception of power.

Royal Enfield plans to unveil its first electric motorcycle by 2026.
To feature a new battery pack and electric motor suitable for city riding.

The firm’s newly launched 350 range, including the Meteor 350, Classic 350 and Hunter 350, is a testament to this.

However, as the market started to shift towards electrification, even Royal Enfield couldn’t escape the new changes brought upon by the motorcycle industry.

That said, Royal Enfield reportedly has plans to release its own electric motorcycle range by 2026, as reported by Indian publication, BikeDekho.

While it may take three years before we can see one, Royal Enfield is not in a rush to play the chasing game with the rest of the industry’s players.

In fact, the company wants to ensure that the new electric two-wheeler will continue to carry the brand’s quality and brand experience.

According to reports, the motorcycle will perform like a 250cc powertrain. However, it may not offer a good range for long-distance riding.

Nevertheless, an urban-focused electric motorcycle makes a lot of sense for the firm’s first attempt at electrification.

2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Breaks Cover – 20.2hp, 27Nm

Royal Enfield has expanded its 350 range with the all-new Royal Enfield Hunter 350.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 officially launch in India.
The Hunter 350 joins Classic 350 and Meteor 350.
Available in two trims, Retro Factory and Metro.

According to the Indian firm, the Hunter 350 is available in two trims, Retro Factory and Metro, with the latter coming with two sub-variants, Dapper and Rebel.

Powering the Hunter 350 is the same 349cc single-cylinder J-series engine found in the Meteor and Classic. The engine pumps out 20.2hp @ 6,100rpm and 27Nm @ 4,00rpm, with Royal Enfield claiming a max speed of 114km/h.

Meanwhile, power is delivered to the rear wheel via a five-speed transmission and chain final drive.

The Hunter 350 is a direct rival to Honda’s H’ness CB350, which features the same retro styling and scrambler-ish elements.

Also, the Retro Factory trim gets spoked wheels while the Metro is equipped with cast alloy wheels.

Pricing for the Hunter 350 starts at INR149,900 (RM8.4k) for the Hunter 350, while the Hunter 350 Retro Factory is priced at INR163,900 (RM9.2k) and INR168,900 (RM9.4k).

SPOTTED: Upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Caught Testing In India, Launching Soon?

Royal Enfield once again caught testing the upcoming Himalayan 450 in India.

to feature a revised fuel tank, subframe and front beak.
powered by a new single-cylinder engine that makes 40hp and 40Nm.

The Indian motorcycle company plans to unveil a host of new motorcycles, one of which is the Himalayan 450.

Carrying the same design language as the current Himalayan, reports in India suggest that the new motorcycle will received much needed upgrades in terms of technology and performance.

Design wise, the Himalayan 450 will maintain its retro-inspired design but with some minor tweaks at the front beak.

The tail section also looks sleek and attached to a new rear carrier.

Other minor upgrades include a new split saddle, redesigned subframe and fuel tank. Nevertheless, the riding ergonomics likely to remain the same.

Also, the Himalayan 450 will get a new trellis frame that helps to increase rigidity hence improving the stability especially during off-road.

Other notable updates include:

new upside-down front forks.
dual-rear shock absorbers.
wire-spoked wheels – 21″ front and 17″ rear.
LED turn inidcators
semi digital instrument display
dual-channel ABS

Mechanically, the Himalayan 450 makes 40hp and 40Nm thanks to a new 450cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. Power is then delivered to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission with final chain drive.

(Source: GaadiWaadi)

New Royal Enfield Flagship Store opens in The Gasket Alley

New Royal Enfield Flagship Store located within The Gasket Alley, PJ, officially opens its doors.

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Kedai Perdana Royal Enfield Kini Di Gasket Alley

Selaras dengan usaha mengukuhkan jenama di Malaysia di bawah pengendalian Didi Group, Royal Enfield kini membuka kedai perdana (flagship store) serba baharu di Gasket Alley.

Kedai eksklusif itu kini menjadi kedai perdana Royal Enfield di Malaysia.

Menurut Didi Group, kedai perdana itu bakal menawarkan akses lebih baik kepada peminat Royal Enfield yang turut merangkumi servis dan jualan.

Selain daripada pelancaran kedai perdana terbaru itu, Royal Enfield turut memperkenalkan Royal Enfield Classic 350 dan Meteor 350 serba baharu untuk pasaran tempatan.

Royal Enfield Classic 350 dan Meteor 350 dikuasakan enjin 349cc yang menjana 20.2hp pada 6,500rpm dan 27Nm pada 4,000rpm. Kuasa enjin kemudiannya disalurkan ke tayar belakang menerusi transmisi 5-kelajuan.

Royal Enfield Classic 350 dan Meteor 350 masing-masing ditawarkan pada harga RM23,500 dan RM24,300.

Sementara itu, Royal Enfield turut mengemas kini senarai harga bagi beberapa model lain:

Royal Enfield Himalayan – RM29,500
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 – RM29,500
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – RM33,100

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As the world is shifting towards a sustainable ecosystem, motorcycle manufacturers are also moving towards the same direction.

Royal Enfield recently recorded a staggering 145 per cent worldwide sales increase in September 2022 compared to the same period last year.

If you owned a Royal Enfield motorcycle, then you are probably one of the contributor to the brand staggering growth in global sales for September 2022.

After its global introduction in March 2022, local distributor Didi Group has officially launched the Royal Enfield Scram 411 for the Malaysian market.

Royal Enfield revealed new colours for the 2023 Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

It looks like Royal Enfield is set to introduced alloy wheels to its Continental 650 GT motorcycle after the test mule was spotted recently in India.

Royal Enfield is among the manufacturers that always stay true to its roots, making a beautiful and reliable motorcycle with the exception of power.

Royal Enfield has expanded its 350 range with the all-new Royal Enfield Hunter 350.

Royal Enfield once again caught testing the upcoming Himalayan 450 in India.

to feature a revised fuel tank, subframe and front beak.

powered by a new single-cylinder engine that makes 40hp and 40Nm.

New Royal Enfield Flagship Store located within The Gasket Alley, PJ, officially opens its doors.

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