Royal Enfield Electric Bike Patent Filed: What to Expect? – Bike news

Royal Enfield is working on many products, one of which is a fully electric bike. The Chennai-based bike maker has been working on this project for a long time, though the development of this bike is taking longer than expected. We often spot Royal Enfield test mules on the roads, but that was not the case with its electric model.

There have been no concrete updates on the same so far. Eicher Motorsthe parent company of Royal Enfield, has filed a new design patent in India. The design is classic Royal Enfield, but completely distinct from each of its models.

Royal Enfield Electric Bike Patent Details

While the patent application doesn’t confirm it as a battery-powered model, certain visual elements contribute to it. For example, the lack of an exhaust system makes it very obvious that this is not a combustion engine powered model. The bike is reportedly internally codenamed Electrik01 and features modern retro styling.

A distinct feature visible in the patent is the use of beam forks, as seen on early 20th century motorcycles, at the front, which are different from the traditional telescopic forks. This setup uses shocks that are positioned between the beam arms and under the triple clamp using links. This type of suspension provides no additional benefit other than adding visual character to the motorcycle.

At first glance, the bike in the patent has all the visual attributes of a neo-retro bobber, with the solo saddle pushed out and a stripped front end. Instead of the motor and gearbox assembly, the battery is used as the voltage element of the chassis. The fact that it comes with a jump guard suggests that Royal Enfield will offer a child seat as an option.

Accentuating its retro appeal is a rear that mimics the hard-tail look that was most likely achieved by using a monoshock tucked well behind the body. What also stands out is a sloping swingarm that appears to be a cast aluminum unit. Another interesting design element is the lack of a rear frame and as a result the pilot’s seat is mounted directly on the main tubular frame.

The front and rear mudguards are long and very traditional looking, giving the bike a classic old school vibe. Although it is not very clear, the Royal Enfield electric bike appears to use a belt drive that transfers power to the rear wheel via a mid-mounted electric motor placed below the battery. Other highlights include round headlamps and tail lamps, handlebar-mounted LED front indicators, an exposed frame, spoked alloy wheels and circular rear-view mirrors.

Royal Enfield Electric Bike Specifications

Royal Enfield’s battery-powered bike uses disc brakes at both ends to stop the vehicle, though it is not clear whether or not ABS will be offered on the upcoming electric motorcycle and in what form. It is likely to use the same semi-digital instrument cluster as seen in the Super Meteor 650 and Meteor 650.

In the past. Royal Enfield has collaborated with Stark Motorcycle, a Spanish electric vehicle manufacturer with whom this project may have been jointly developed. Enfield is also setting up an additional manufacturing facility in Cheyyar, Chennai, which is expected to be operational in 2025.