It is no secret that Royal Enfield is developing a host of new motorcycles based off their current platforms, and perhaps a few new platforms…
Royal Enfield 650 Cruiser
The highly successful 650 Interceptor and Continental GT models are the highest performing models in the current Royal Enfield range and a new adventure model is expected to debut soon that uses that parallel-twin drivetrain.
Royal Enfield 650 Cruiser
At EICMA in Milan, Italy, last year, Royal Enfield showed a ‘KX Concept’ utilising a new 834 cc engine, but this prototype seen undergoing development testing in Europe looks to utilise the existing 650 parallel-twin powetrain.
Royal Enfield 650 Cruiser
These shots expose several prototypes of the new Royal Enfield 650 Cruiser undisguised on the road in Spain.
Royal Enfield 650 Cruiser
It looks like that we’ve caught the 650 Cruiser in different versions, seen here are models with different looking forks, rims and accessories.
Royal Enfield 650 Cruiser
The Indian manufacturer is expected to launch the new 650cc cruiser soon.
Royal Enfield have an accessory kit promotion going with their Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 models until January 31, 2022, with a special discount price available to do those who purchase a new Interceptor 650 or Continental GT 650.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
The bundles include pre-selected genuine accessories consisting of the most popular genuine options across the 650 Twin range.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
The Interceptor 650 accessory kit is available for a promotional RRP of $790 and includes a pair of soft black panniers, pannier mounting kit, stainless steel compact engine guard, tall tinted fly screen and aluminium sump guard. The kit is normally valued at $950, but is $790 with the purchase of a new Interceptor 650.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Accessory Kit
The Continental GT 650 accessory kit is available for a promotional RRP of $990 and includes a pair of soft black panniers, pannier mounting kit, stainless steel compact engine guard, tall tinted fly screen, aluminium sump guard and touring dual seat in black. The kit is valued at $1,160, but will be $990 with the purchase of a new Continental GT 650.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Accessory Kit
Contact your local Royal Enfield dealership today to order your new 650 Twin and add the genuine Royal Enfield kit for your chosen motorcycle.
Royal Enfield has successfully completed 90° South, the first-of-its-kind motorcycle expedition to reach the Geographic South Pole. The mission was a 28-day expedition traversing Antarctica with a 400 km ride from 87 Degree South to the South Pole, on Royal Enfield Himalayans.
Royal Enfield 90° South
The expedition is in celebration of the 120-years journey of Royal Enfield and a tribute to all expeditioners and riders across the world.
Royal Enfield 90° South
Royal Enfield created history by successfully completing the 90° South expedition, its quest for the South Pole on the Himalayan. This endeavour is a tribute to the brand’s commitment to pure motorcycling, and to the courage and resilience of innumerable riders and explorers who have made history with their motorcycling journeys.
Royal Enfield 90° South
On December 16, 2021, two riders Santhosh Vijay Kumar and Dean Coxson, reached the geographic South Pole in 15 days, making this ambitious attempt a reality.
Royal Enfield 90° South
The team arrived at Novo in Antarctica from Cape Town for four days of acclimatisation, loading of supplies, checking equipment and the motorcycles. From Novo, the team covered an overland distance of 3200 km over the next nine-days braving extreme climatic conditions with temperatures between -30 to -25 degrees and wind speed of 60 km/h, towards Ross Ice Shelf.
Royal Enfield 90° South
Located in the extreme south of the continent, Ross Ice Shelf was the designated start point for the riders. However, an unexpected blizzard forced the team to alter the course. Instead of starting the ride from 86 South, the team started the ride from 87 degree South.
Royal Enfield 90° South
Despite a few initial road-blocks and a slight detour, the expedition team completed the quest on December 16th, 2021, thus creating history.
Royal Enfield 90° South
For this expedition, two Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles were modified in-house, with functional upgrades to be able to navigate snow and ice to ably function under extreme conditions in Antarctica.
Royal Enfield 90° South
The motorcycles were ridden on a compacted snow track to the South Pole, to reduce motorcycle drag and limit emissions to an absolute minimum. Royal Enfield is consciously ensuring no footprint is left behind by the expedition team except wheel tracks that will quickly be lost to snow drift. In line with our #LeaveEveryPlaceBetter initiative, the team is ensuring all waste, including human waste, is brought back for appropriate disposal.
Royal Enfield 90° South
Currently the team is heading towards the western part of Antarctica, Union Glacier, from where they will fly out to Punta Arenas, Chile.
The SG650 Concept is the result of a challenge set to Royal Enfield’s Industrial Design Team by Mark Wells, Chief of Design at Royal Enfield and the man largley responsible for steering the model/design strategy for Royal Enfield over the past seven years.
Royal Enfield call the SG650 a ‘concept’ model, but you can bet your bottom rupee that this will make it to market in the next 12-18 months, if not before.
Royal Enfield SG650
Mark Wells – Royal Enfield Head, Product Strategy & Industrial Design
“We are a company in transition – so long a representation of the analog age and now developing new products that keep that same pure soul yet are fully integrated into the digital present. To celebrate this, we wanted to develop a project that really gave our design team an opportunity to stretch themselves creatively. The goal : to build a unique concept motorcycle that pays homage to Royal Enfield’s rich history of custom motorcycles, but one that wasn’t encumbered by the past. A neo-retro interpretation that pushes the boundaries of what a Royal Enfield motorcycle could look like, but at its core still celebrating that iconic Royal Enfield DNA.
“The advances of today are often inspired by the imaginations of the past – the mobile phone, the smart watch or even space travel. That desire to look forward with optimism and imagine the possibilities is fundamental to the progression of our culture. And so we started this concept with a context rather than a question – imagining a world in the not so distant future and our brand’s place in it. A cyber, neon saturated, urban jungle took shape – where old meets new in a tangle of concrete, metal, bright lights and shadowy streets, where the analog and the digital intertwine and blend – setting that felt both familiar and alien to us, and in doing so foster an environment that would force us to think differently about how we approached the aesthetics of a #royalenfield motorcycle.
“We believe that the resultant concept motorcycle, unveiled for the first time at EICMA 2021, inhabits this world fantastically well and offers up something very new, very original and entirely unique to fans of the brand and motorcycle enthusiasts more widely. The design team have done an amazing job in retaining the analog soul – those classic Royal Enfield lines and design nuances – subtle nods to the past – while creatively pushing the boundary of what the Royal Enfield’s of tomorrow could conceptually represent in form and function.”
Royal Enfield SG650
Adrian Sellers, Group Manager, Industrial Design and lead for the SG650 Concept project
“We’re really excited to unveil this concept and write another chapter in the rapidly evolving story of Royal Enfield design. It is always exciting to design for a “What if…” scenario, and the brief to create a motorcycle that would both be recognizably Royal Enfield but at the same time push what a Royal Enfield could be was a real challenge. This was a wonderfully collaborative and rewarding project to develop, as it required the creative input of many different aspects of the design team – from Industrial Design to Color Trim and Graphics and CGI – each contributed a piece of the puzzle to bring this other world to life.
“The key concept of transition is conveyed throughout the motorcycle; from the choice of aesthetic finishes, to the materials that we used. From the heritage-inspired polished aluminium front end, flowing into the futuristic, digital graphic on the tank – this was about bringing the old and the new together and resulting in something timeless.
“There are some really special elements to this motorcycle that are a first for a Royal Enfield concept – many of the component parts have been individually, one-off fabricated or designed exclusively for this motorcycle. The tank has been CNC billet machined from a solid block of aluminium, as have the wheel rims with integrated ABS, bespoke designed brake calipers, and dual front brake disks. The upside down forks, integrated aluminium top yoke / nacelle unit and low rise extra-wider bars with all aluminium switch cubes all add elements of originality and design progression to the concept – while the twin rear shocks, mounted to the classic chassis loop, hand stitched black leather floating solo seat are a clear nod to our past. Graphically, the black out 650 Twin engine and exhaust system compliment our imagined near future, while the polished aluminum forms transitioning with a “digital transformation” graphic across the motorcycle speak to the progression of the brand. We’re delighted with the end result and truly believe this brings something completely new, in our 120th anniversary year, to the ever developing story of Royal Enfield.”
Commemorating 120 years of building the motorcycling culture, Royal Enfield will mark 2021 with an ambitious expedition on the Royal Enfield Himalayan, to attempt to reach the geographic South Pole, from the Ross Ice Shelf via the Leverett Glacier.
Two specially prepared Royal Enfield Himalayans will make the trek to the South Pole
Siddhartha Lal – Managing Director of Eicher Motors Ltd
“120 years is a long legacy for the brand, and we are very happy to have made it count. Over these years, we have created and nurtured a thriving culture of riding and exploration around the world. This pursuit of exploration has been a quintessential part of our DNA, and 90° South is another chapter in our series of extraordinary, epic motorcycling rides. In the past, rides like Himalayan Odyssey have paved the way for motorcycling adventure in the Himalayas and an epic expedition like this to the South Pole will further inspire people to become adventurers again. A test of endurance and perseverance for man and machine, this expedition is the first of its kind attempt to traverse the 770km long route to the South Pole on a motorcycle.”
The bikes have already been tested in Iceland
An ode to all Enfielders who’ve dared to explore beyond the ordinary, 90° South will be an ambitious attempt to go where no motorcycle has gone before. To begin from Cape Town, South Africa, on 26 November 2021, the expedition will see two Royal Enfield riders – Santhosh Vijay Kumar (Lead – Rides & Community, Royal Enfield) and Dean Coxson (Senior Engineer- Product Development, Royal Enfield) attempting to reach the geographic South Pole, from the Ross Ice Shelf, via the Leverett Glacier, to the Amundsen-Scott Pole station.
The Amundsen-Scott Pole station is the goal
To be conducted in close partnership with Arctic Trucks, 90° South will be attempted on two, purpose-built Royal Enfield Himalayans. Arctic Trucks, a member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, are renowned for their deep expertise in the field and have covered over 350,000 kms on the Antarctic Plateau. They have supported and serviced several scientific expeditions and activities, as well as commercial and NGO expeditions in the past.
Arctic Trucks will be providing support to the 90° South expedition
Launched in 2016, the Royal Enfield Himalayan is a simple, capable, go-anywhere motorcycle. Inspired from the experience of decades of riding in the Himalayas, and traversing thousands of kilometers of challenging terrain, the Royal Enfield Himalayan was built to be a versatile motorcycle that is capable on the road, as well as off the beaten track.
The Himalayans are kitted out specifically for the snow, including special tyres
For this expedition, two Himalayans have been modified in-house, with functional upgrades to be able to navigate snow and ice to function under extreme conditions in Antarctica. The Himalayan was tested for this arduous and treacherous journey at the Langjokull glacier in Iceland, with an intention to mirror the conditions in Antarctica. Phase 1 of testing was held in September 2020 while phase 2 of testing concluded in July 2021
An alternator upgrade to run heated gear and shorter gearing are among the changes
Minimal changes have been made to the motorcycle to make it ready for the terrain and weather conditions in Antarctica. For greater torque at the rear wheel, the main drive sprocket has been changed from a 15-teeth, to a 13-teeth unit. There is a tubeless wheel set-up with studded tyres that allows the tyres to run at very low pressures, and to increase floatation on soft snow, while also providing adequate traction on hard ice. The team has introduced a stronger alternator using rare earth magnets, so as to enable the motorcycle to produce more current and enable the team to run heated gear off the battery.
The two Royal Enfield riders are in for a challenge!
We’re all daydreaming of our next real adventure, ready to escape, and breathe the air of new places.
The team at Royal Enfield know this all to well, and are here to help you gear up the moment lockdowns and restrictions ease. Across the country, the Himalayan has proven itself to be one of the most versatile and capable motorcycles yet, and this is your chance to start planning your adventure.
The time has come to stop wishing, and start doing… That’s why until the 30th November, purchase a new Euro 4 or Euro 5 Himalayan and upgrade your adventure machine with the Genuine Royal Enfield Black Series Adventure Kit for an exclusive promotional price:
Black Series Adventure Kit (add for $1,290 – valued at $1,980)
Set of 26L Aluminium Panniers (black) Pannier Mounting Kit (black) Large Engine Guard (black) Adventure Hand Guard Kit Master Cylinder Guard (black) Oil Cooler Guard (black)
Forge your own path on the Royal Enfield Himalayan and go further than ever before.
Royal Enfield continue to go from strength to strength in Australia and it was the introduction of the twin-cylinder 650 Interceptor and Continental that effectively turned the brands somewhat antediluvian image into something more alluring to younger customers.
2022 Royal Enfield 650 Twins
Royal Enfield have sold over 2500 of the 650 Twins in Australia since the model went on sale here a little over two years ago. In fact, demand is currently far outstripping supply, and there are hundreds of customers on waiting lists. Royal Enfield expects to reach 3000 sales before the end of 2021 if they can clear some of that backlog. That success is also being experienced across the ditch in New Zealand.
The more upright Interceptor out-sells the sportier focussed Continental GT by two to one
30-35 per cent of the sales are for the sportier styled Continental GT, but most customers, 65-70 per cent, plump for the more upright Interceptor.
Royal Enfield Continental GT
An affordable price point, three-year warranty and attractive styling has made the models a big winner among new riders due to its LAMS certification and that the bikes lend themselves to individualisation.
Royal Enfield have aimed to portray a fun and accessible image, it seems to have worked..
There are also plenty of experienced riders that have been won over by the honest simplicity of the bikes.
Royal Enfield Twins
Both 650s continue to be powered by the oversquare air-cooled SOHC parallel-twin that puts out 47 horsepower at 7250 rpm, and delivers peak torque of 52 Nm at an accessible 5250 rpm.Its gait has plenty of character and it feels larger than its 648 cc displacement might suggest.
The change to Euro5 has not liberated any more ponies from the stable
A new soft pannier system for the 650 Twins is also expected to arrive in the coming weeks that will add more versatility to the models.
Royal Enfield 650 Twins
Royal Enfield also claim that quality improvements in regards to the seat stitching and overall fit and finish of the models has been made.
Vimal Sumbly, Business Head, Asia Pacific markets at Royal Enfield
“The launch of the 650 Twins marked a new chapter for Royal Enfield and for the mid-sized motorcycle segment. The global success of these motorcycles over the last couple of years has been phenomenal with the Interceptor growing the 500cc+ category by more than 4-times in India, and winning many accolades globally. In Australia, Twins 650 motorcycles have been doing extremely well and have over 2500 proud customers. Overall in the APAC region, the 650 Twins contribute to more than 50% of the volumes with the highest demand of the motorcycles in Thailand where the 650 Twins account for more than 65% of the volumes. The introduction of genuine motorcycle accessories (GMA) further enhanced the personalization possibilities and overall appeal of these motorcycles. With close to 10,000 happy customers, we believe that the newly introduced colourways on the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650, along with unique customisation options will go a long way in bringing more enthusiasts into the brand fold.”
Royal Enfield 650 Twins
The 2022 colourways and their Australian ride away pricing is listed below. All models now score black rims and fork gaiters for 2022.
2022 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Colours and Ride Away Prices
Rocker Red: $10,990
British Racing Green: $10,990
Dux Deluxe: $11,290
Ventura Storm: $11,290
Mr Clean: $11,590
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2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor INT650 Colours and Ride Away Prices
Orange Crush: $10,790
Canyon Red: $10,790
Ventura Blue:$10,790
Baker Express:$11,090
Downtown Drag: $11,090
Sunset Strip: $11,090
Mark Two Chrome: $11,390
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The rear brake hoses may not meet manufacturing specifications and could be susceptible to heat damage, which may result in a sudden loss of rear braking performance. The front brake will continue to function as expected.
What are the hazards?
A loss of rear breaking performance will increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to rider and/or passenger or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be notified by Ducati and can contact a local Ducati Service or Authorised Ducati Dealer to have an appointment arranged to replace the rear brake components free of charge.
Owners can also use the Ducati VIN look-up at https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/service-maintenance/recall-campaign.
The side stand mounting bracket may become damaged over time and fail when the motorcycle is parked.
What are the hazards?
If this occurs, the motorcycle may fall over increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or passenger or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be notified by Ducati and can contact a Ducati Service and/or Authorised Ducati Dealer to have an appointment arranged to replace the side stand components free of charge.
The ignition coil may fail, which may cause the vehicle to experience misfires. This could lead to a reduction in expected performance, loss in power and/or an electrical short circuit.
What are the hazards?
A reduction in expected performance, loss in power and/or an electrical short circuit while riding could increase the risk of an accident and injury or death to rider(s) and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles to contact their dealer and make an arrangement to have the appropriate check performed as soon as possible.
One Ride brings together Royal Enfield riders across the globe
One of the world’s largest curated single-day rides, One Ride calls on Royal Enfield riders across the world to come out and ride as one, celebrating the camaraderie and brotherhood.
The 10th edition of One Ride will be organised across 35 countries on September 26 2021, with strict adherence to all COVID protocols.
While One Ride celebrates riders and their common passion and enthusiasm for riding a motorcycle, this year Royal Enfield is calling for the adoption of Responsible Travel practices by its riding community, in a bid to #LeaveEveryPlaceBetter. Towards this, a behaviour change campaign is being launched to sensitise and encourage riders to – carry their own waste back, support local communities and businesses, avoid single-use plastic during rides and maintain all COVID protocols.
Vimal Sumbly, Business Head, Asia Pacific markets at Royal Enfield
“Royal Enfield has always ensured sustainable riding practices with efforts towards positive impact on the local community. As part of its Social Mission, COVID support was offered in APAC markets through activities such as food distribution, relief fund, and awareness drives. In Thailand, Royal Enfield held a food distribution drive for the underprivileged local communities in Wat Sangwet and Pakkret, home for the children with disabilities situated in Bangkok and Nonthaburi province, while in Jakarta, Bandung and Bogor there was a free kitchen service for the homeless. In Australia, Royal Enfield worked with Food Bank Australia and distributed over 8000 food packages. We also organise many cause-led rides which spread awareness about locally relevant issues.
“This year, although COVID restrictions will prohibit group rides in Melbourne & Sydney, One Ride will still see motorcycling enthusiasts of all ages come together in other cities for a ride that is inclusive and fiercely unique. The camaraderie of thousands of Royal Enfield enthusiasts will be enlivened over the world as they gear up to participate in One Ride, while creating awareness around and focusing on adopting ‘Responsible Travel’ in a bid to #LeaveEveryPlaceBetter. To ensure riders safety, strict COVID protocols will be followed at all locations. All riders will be expected to wear a mask and will be encouraged to keep a safe distance from each other at all times.”
One Ride 2021 is being organized across more than 400 cities in India, and 35 countries globally including Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Korea, Japan, SIngapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia Argentina, Columbia, Spain, Mexico, Peru, Chile, United Kingdom, Ecuador, France, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Spain, Brazil, Dubai, France, Italy, and Germany among others. Enthusiasts can either join a ride or host a ride by visiting the official website.
Royal Enfield”s debut season in competition Flat Track racing with their 650s in Europe came to the perfect conclusion, after Gary Birtwhistle and Aussie Paul Young claimed five wins from five rounds of racing, wrapping up the title and runner up spots to boot.
Australian Paul Young brought home the victory after his teammate was injured
This fifth and final round of the 2021 DTRA (Dirt Track Rider’s Association) season took place at the TT circuit at Greenfield Dirt Track, Lincolnshire. With an additional right-hand turn and a jump incorporated into the track, it was all to play for going into the final weekend of the season.
Aussie Paul Young on his 650 flat track racer
With Royal Enfield’s principal rider, Gary Birtwistle having his season cut short with a broken scaphoid bone in his wrist (after having won all of the first three races), it all came down to team-mate Paul Young to secure the Championship Crown for the Royal Enfield Team.
Gary Birtwistle broke his scaphoid bone earlier in the season
Relatively new to flat track, but with years of GP2 racing experience under his belt, Paul flew through the qualifying heats and found himself at the front of the grid heading into the final.
Gary Birtwhistle and Aussie Paul Young celebrate the victory for Royal Enfield
While being pushed hard all the way to the final lap, the chequered flag and the 2021 Championship Crown was destined to be claimed by Paul and Royal Enfield.
DTRA Race 5
The result marked Royal Enfield’s first “factory” European Championship win since the legendary Johnny Brittain won the ACU Star at the National Trials Championship back in 1956. After a hiatus of 65 years, this marks an exciting new milestone for Royal Enfield as it further develops its footing in the world of competitive racing.
