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Royal Enfield Himalayan Updated for 2021 – Here’s what you should know!

The Royal Enfield Himalayan does not need an introduction. Though Malaysians may not see lots of them on the road or perhaps never at all, but fact of the matter is the Himalayan has brought a mountain of success to Royal Enfield.

Every since its introduction back in 2016, the Himalayan has been the go to bike for those looking for an affordable, fuss-free, comfortable and most importantly, capable dual-purpose motorcycle.

And now, for 2021, it has been updated with small but serious features that make it a lot more capable and environmentally friendly.

The 2021 Himalayan still uses the same 411cc single-cylinder SOHC air-cooled engine as before that still produces 24.3bhp@6500rpm and 32Nm of torque. The difference now? It is Euro5 compliant which means it is read to be sold in more markets around the world.

The same steel cradle frame has been carried forward unchanged, as have the 41mm forks at the front and the same straightforward monoshock rear.

The most obvious change is the new shape of the Himalayan’s signature front-mounted luggage mount frames, which also double as brackets for the headlights and instrument panel. It features a more subtle appearance now and sort of blends into the overall design of the bike than before.

Royal Enfield has also updated the seat, making it more plush and comfortable for long distance rides than before.

And the most important chance is the inclusion of the Royal Enfield “Tripper” navigation system which made its debut late 2020 on the Royal Enfield Meteor.

It comes in the form of an extra instrument panel bolted to the right hand side of the fuel gauge.

We have not seen it in action as yet, but some motorcycling sites are calling it “neat solution.”

It leverages the processing power of the rider’s smartphone, and acts as a display for Google Maps-based navigation. You simply key in your desired route and destination via a dedicated phone app, and live directions are displayed on the GPS display’s tiny screen with arrows telling you where to go and a distance countdown telling you how far away the next turn is.

And also new for the 2021 Himalayan is a new range of colors that include a new camp-style ‘Pine Green’, ‘Granite Black’, ‘Gravel Gray’, ‘Mirage Silver’ and two-tone ‘Lake Blue’ and ‘Rock Red’ versions.

There is no news yet on when the new Himalayan will be on offer in Malaysia.

2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 launched in India – From RM9,800

After a long delay, the 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has finally been launched in India yesterday and it is said to be one of the most highly-anticipated models in the region. The bike which was supposed to be introduced back in April has extensively delayed thanks to COVID-19, but better late than never, eh? (more…)

Royal Enfield to open new plant in Thailand in 2021

India’s Royal Enfield has its sights on opening up a new factory in Thailand sometime in 2021. This new assembly plant is targeted to further penetrate the markets that surround Southeast Asia, which includes Malaysia. Will this make the brand more affordable in the future? We sure hope so! (more…)

Royal Enfield Bina Kilang Pemasangan Di Thailand

Pengeluar motosikal berpangkalan di India, Royal Enfield akan membuka kilang pemasangan di Thailand dalam usaha memperluaskan jenama itu keseluruh pelusuk dunia.

Royal Enfield sebelum ini turut didedahkan akan membuka kilang pemasangan di Argentina dalam usaha mengembangkan jenama ke pasaran Amerika Selatan.

Menurut laporan NikkeiAsia, keputusan membuka kilang di Thailand adalah susulan daripada jenama itu semakin mendapat perhatian dengan pesat di negara tersebut.

Difahamkan, pembinaan kilang itu – yang akan dilaksanakan di daerah Chachoengsao – akan memenuhi permintaan bukan sahaja di Thailand malah untuk negara di sekitar Asia Tenggara antaranya Vietnam, Filipina, Indonesia dan Malaysia.

Kilang tersebut akan mengendalikan sepenuhnya model CKD (complete knock down) dan dijangka mampu menghasilkan sekitar 5,000 unit setahun. – NikkeiAsia

Royal Enfield Himalayan updated for 2021 – now with switchable ABS

The Royal Enfield Himalayan made its mark here in Malaysia when it was first launched back in 2018. After a couple of years and having gathered quite a following around the globe, the Himalayan is ready for its next step in evolution with a bunch of updates that we assumed were made through various feedbacks from the current owners. (more…)

Royal Enfield Photon: Nampak Klasik Tapi Elektrik

Memasuki tahun 2020, para pengeluar motosikal dah sibuk menceburi penghasilan jentera elektrik tetapi tiada sesiapa pun yang menjangkakan Royal Enfield akan turut serta dalam arena tersebut.

Hakikatnya, Royal Enfield tidak langsung merancang untuk menghasilkan motosikal elektrik sebaliknya jentera yang diberi nama Royal Enfied Photon ini dihasilkan oleh Electric Classic Cars di England.

Apa yang berlaku adalah Electric Classic Cars mengambil jentera RE Bullet 500 kemudian membuang keseluruhan bahagian enjin lalu digantikan dengan bateri Lithium-ion 2.5 kWh LG Chem yang menyalurkan kuasa ke motor elektrik 13 kW.

Menurut laporan India’s Autos Blog, Photon mampu merekodkan kelajuan maksima 112 km/j dan mampu pergi sejauh 128 hingga 160 km jika ditunggang pada kelajuan sekitar 80 hingga 90 km/j.

Berdasarkan angka tersebut, Royal Enfield Photon ini menyamai kuasa yang ditawarkan Bullet 350.

Bagi yang berminat, Royal Enfield Photon ini ditawarkan pada harga USD20,000 (RM87,390).

Jika Royal Enfield berniat untuk terjun ke penghasilan motosikal elektrik namun mengekalkan DNA klasik sedia ada pastinya akan mewujudkan daya tarikan tersendiri.

INCOMING: Royal Enfield Flying Flea & Roadster?

The last time we heard anything related to Royal Enfield, it wasn’t a positive one as they’ve axed their 500 series, namely the Bullet and Thunderbird (with Classic to follow suit). Determined to stay in the game, they’ve filed trademarks for two new models; the Royal Enfield Flying Flea and Roadster. (more…)

Goodbye, Royal Enfield 500

Royal Enfield has confirmed that they will be discontinuing their Royal Enfield 500 starting with the Bullet and Thunderbird 500 this year. The rumour which surfaced last year turned out to be true as the models were removed from their online listings in India for the two 500 models. (more…)

Royal Enfield Dan Jawa Halangan Utama Harley-Davidson Di India

Harley-Davidson melihat pasaran India – pasaran motosikal terbesar dunia – sebagai kunci utama dalam kembali mengukuhkan masa depan jenama mereka.

Mengikut perancangan, pasaran India bakal menjadi saksi kepada percubaan Harley-Davidson dalam menghasilkan motosikal berenjin kecil sekaligus menyuntik penjualan yang lebih positif.

Bagaimanapun, Harley-Davidson berdepan tugas sukar kerana 90 peratus pasaran 250 hingga 500cc didominasi jenama Royal Enfield yang telah menjual 820,000 motosikal pada 2018. Harley memerlukan sekurang-kurangnya tiga tahun untuk mencapai angka tersebut.

Lebih memburukkan keadaan, gergasi automotif India, Mahindra & Mahindra mahu menhidupkan kembali jenama Jawa, yang sebelum ini diperkenalkan selepas Perang Dunia 2 namun menutup operasi pada 1998 susulan masalah kewangan.

Anak syarikat, Mahindar Classic Legends – yang telah pun menandatangani perjanjian dengan Jawa Moto – akan memperkenalkan tiga jentera baharu tahun depan, Jawa, Jawa Forty Two dan Perak.

Motosikal Jawa akan dilengkapi enjin 300cc sementara Perak 334cc.

Ekoran menguasai lebih 90 pasaran motosikal di India, motosikal Jawa tidak akan memberi kesan kepada penjualan Royal Enfield namun sebaliknya bagi Harley-Davidson yang akan berdepan kesukaran apabila terpaksa bersaing dengan kedua-dua jenama ini.

Tahun lalu, sejumlah 12.6 bilion motosikal dijual dengan majoriti penjualan tersebut melibatkan motosikal dengan enjin kecil namun bagi enjin saiz pertengahan, leih 883,000 unit dijual – kenaikan 25 peratus berbanding 2017.

(SUMBER: The Motley Fool)

2019 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Launched (from RM 45,900)

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 were launched last night.
Both bikes share the same engine, chassis and running stock but with different styling.
The Interceptor 650 is priced from RM 45,900 while the Continental GT 650 is priced from RM 48,500.

Royal Enfield has always been known as the manufacturer who produces single-cylinder thumpers. However, the launch of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 last night takes them up the capacity game.

Both models are powered by the same 648cc, air- and oil-cooled, DOHC, fuel-injected, parallel-Twin engine. It produces 47 hp at 7,250 RPM and a respectable 52 Nm of torque at 5,250 RPM. Producing maximum at lower RPMs means the engine requires the rider to ride at ease and ride the torque wave, rather than having to rev the lungs out of it. Apart from that, the 2,000 RPM separation between maximum horsepower and torque provides a “flexible” engine thereby giving the rider and impression of having power anywhere in the rev range.

The two models are differentiated by their respective styling. The Interceptor 650 is positioned as “standard” motorcycle. Consequently, it features a higher handlebar and flat seat for a more relaxed riding ergonomics. It also has a bigger fuel tank at 13.7 litres.

The Continental GT 650 takes on the café racer role, on the other hand. Hence, it features clip-on handlebars mounted beneath the top triple clamp, besides a subtly stepped seat. The combination provides a sportier riding position. The fuel tank is smaller at 12.5 litres.

Both models also share the same chassis and rolling stock. The forks are 41 mm conventional telescopic units, while the twin rear shocks have remote reservoirs. Both front and rear wheels are spoked 18-inchers. Braking duty is handled by ByBre calipers.

The Interceptor 650 is priced from RM 45,900 while the Continental GT 650 is priced from RM 48,500 (basic selling prices excluding road tax and registration).

Motosikal Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Trials Dan Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Trials Dilancarkan

Model Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Trials dan Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Trials telah dilancarkan.
Pelancarannya itu adalah susulan kepada video teaser sebuah motosikal yang ditunggang secara ‘off-road’.
Kedua-dua buah model ini berasaskan kepada model Bullet 350 dan Bullet 500, tetapi dengan beberapa buah perbezaan.

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Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Trials and Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Trials Launched

The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Trials and Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Trials have been launched.
The launching followed the teaser videos of a bike being ridden off-road.
Both borrow heavily from the Bullet 350 and Bullet 500, but with a number of difference.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Trials and Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Trials are launched, after teasing with scrambler-like bike being ridden off-road.

However, unlike the scramblers that are all the rage these days, Royal Enfield went the route of equipping the Bullet 350 and Bullet 500 for off-roading.

Their “Trials” moniker may also be considered a bit misleading in this day and age. That’s because trial bikes are those compact, lightweight and seatless machines that are used to climb over obstacles.

But Trials here allude to the extreme off-road bikes in the 1960s.

As such both Bullet Trials are equipped with off-road features compared to their roadgoing brethren. The model uses 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, shorter wheel fenders, upswept exhaust muffler, spring mounted saddle, and a luggage rack in place of the passenger seat.

In terms of styling, the tank and panel are taken from the Bullet and so are the engines. However, the headlamp is different, and the handlebar is taller. The Trials 350’s frame is painted in red, while the Trials 500’s is in green.

They look cool, don’t they? Can we get to see them in this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride?

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The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 were launched last night.

Both bikes share the same engine, chassis and running stock but with different styling.

The Interceptor 650 is priced from RM 45,900 while the Continental GT 650 is priced from RM 48,500.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Trials and Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Trials have been launched.

The launching followed the teaser videos of a bike being ridden off-road.

Both borrow heavily from the Bullet 350 and Bullet 500, but with a number of difference.

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