Royal Enfield Bullet 650 seen alongside Guerrilla 450. New details revealed

This unidentified motorcycle stands out for its classic Bullet design elements. The unique seat, round passenger footrest and boxy rear wing all point to a machine rooted in Royal Enfield heritage. This observation throws a curveball to earlier rumors suggesting that the launch of the Royal Enfield Classic 650 could be imminent.

Under the hood, the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 is expected to borrow the familiar 648cc parallel twin engine that powers the Interceptor 650, Continental 650, Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. This proven engine delivers 47PS and 52.3PS. Nm of torque.

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Interestingly, other test mules have previously spotted design cues closer to the Royal Enfield Classic range. This raises questions about Royal Enfield’s strategy. Are they planning two distinct models based on the same platform or are they simply variants of the Bullet 650 itself?

While Royal Enfield remains tight-lipped about the official launch details, the looks of this bike suggest another interesting offering on the horizon. The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 might share the limelight with the upcoming Guerrilla 450, making it a big day for Royal Enfield enthusiasts.

Royal Enfield Bullet 650: What We Know So Far

Royal Enfield is following the strategy used for its 350cc motorcycles by introducing more models in the 650cc range. One such upcoming model is the Bullet 650, recently spotted testing in Europe.

The Bullet 650 is expected to borrow the 648cc parallel twin engine from the Interceptor 650. This air/oil cooled engine produces 46.4 PS and 52.3 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed gearbox.

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While an official launch date remains undisclosed, rumors suggest that Royal Enfield will prioritize the Classic 650 Twin and Scrambler 650 in both the domestic and international markets before launching the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 in India sometime in early 2025.

Royal EnfieldGuerrilla 450: What we know so far

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will be a street-oriented adventure bike and will use the Sherpa 450 single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 452 cc. While exact power figures remain unconfirmed, whispers suggest slight tuning tweaks compared to the Himalayan.

Design-wise, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 borrows the LED headlamp and indicators from the Himalayan, but swaps the upside-down forks for telescopic ones. The rear suspension remains a monoshock preload setup. The key differences lie in the flat handlebars, alloy wheels with road-biased tires and a distinct steering triangle, all aimed at a more nimble and focused street experience.

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A recently leaked video revealed two potential variants of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. The first one boasts a stunning red and gold color scheme, a matching red wing and a gold tail section complementing the bold fuel tank. This variant has a round TFT instrument cluster, suggesting a high-end equipment with advanced features.

The second variant takes a more budget-friendly approach with a simpler blue-silver paint job. It gets a semi-digital instrument cluster with basic navigation functionality, similar to the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. The Guerrilla is also expected to be lighter than the Himalayan, though the exact weight difference remains unknown.

Date of first publication: 09 July 2024, 18:00 IST