Royal Enfield's 600-650cc Twin-Cylinder Motorcycle to Launch in 2017
Sameer Contractor
1 min read
Mar 29, 2016, 10:13 PM
It is certainly a good time to be a Royal Enfield fanatic as the cult motorcycle brand has been redefining its niche one product at a time. After the bold attempt at bringing back cafe racers with the Continental GT and building India's first mass produced adventure tourer - Himalayan, the Eicher Motors owned manufacturer now plans to make its entry in the mid-size motorcycle segment to rival big names like Harley-Davidson, Triumph and the likes. Interestingly, the wait for the big RE won't be long as the bike will be launched as early as next year.
Also Read: Royal Enfield Classic 500 to Star in 'Bridget Jones's Baby'
Royal Enfield has time and again conveyed its aim to become the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle space ranging between 200-750cc. As a result, the bike maker's R&D centre in the UK has been working on a new 600-650cc twin-cylinder motorcycle codenamed 'P61' that will provide access to developed markets like the US and Europe. More recently, Royal Enfield has been on an expansion spree establishing marketing and distribution subsidiaries in the US, Europe, Dubai, Australia, South East Asia among other locations. The cult manufacturer is only laying groundwork for its high capacity future products that will have global appeal.
Royal Enfield has been indigenously working on its new set of products with the Himalayan being one of the first on the list. However, the adventure tourer has been specifically built for the Indian market, whereas the P61 middleweight motorcycle will be more fine tuned to address a global audience. The company is primarily looking to make its foray in the American market, home of Harley-Davidson. Especially since the latter introduced the Street 750 venturing into what was previously RE's turf. The American bike maker's competitive pricing and higher brand value helped in grabbing a healthy chunk of the 500-750cc space.
Also Read: Carberry Enfield Moves Operations to India; Looking for Suppliers
Apart from the mid-size motorcycle, Royal Enfield has been working on the bigger versions of the Classic (codename D41) and Thunderbird (codename D61) that will also be tuned for global markets. The Chennai based manufacturer surely has a lot up its sleeve going on, not to forget the BS-IV compliant version of the Himalayan in the works as well.
Source: ETAuto.com
Also Read: Royal Enfield Classic 500 to Star in 'Bridget Jones's Baby'
Royal Enfield has time and again conveyed its aim to become the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle space ranging between 200-750cc. As a result, the bike maker's R&D centre in the UK has been working on a new 600-650cc twin-cylinder motorcycle codenamed 'P61' that will provide access to developed markets like the US and Europe. More recently, Royal Enfield has been on an expansion spree establishing marketing and distribution subsidiaries in the US, Europe, Dubai, Australia, South East Asia among other locations. The cult manufacturer is only laying groundwork for its high capacity future products that will have global appeal.
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Also Read: Carberry Enfield Moves Operations to India; Looking for Suppliers
Apart from the mid-size motorcycle, Royal Enfield has been working on the bigger versions of the Classic (codename D41) and Thunderbird (codename D61) that will also be tuned for global markets. The Chennai based manufacturer surely has a lot up its sleeve going on, not to forget the BS-IV compliant version of the Himalayan in the works as well.
Source: ETAuto.com
Related News
Popular Royal Enfield Models
Latest Cars
Upcoming Cars
Latest News
car&bike Team | May 13, 2026Kia Introduces BaaS Scheme For Carens Clavis EVKia India has introduced a Battery-as-a-Service scheme for the Carens Clavis EV, allowing customers to separately finance the vehicle body and battery while paying a usage-based battery fee.2 mins read
car&bike Team | May 13, 2026Honda City Facelift Spied Undisguised Ahead of DebutCosmetic updates to the sedan include a new look grille, more angular headlamps and a redesigned front bumper.1 min read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | May 13, 2026BYD To Hike Car Prices Across Its Range From July 1 In IndiaThe revision will happen across the company’s current model range, and the hike will be in the range of 1-2 per cent, depending on the model and variant.1 min read
car&bike Team | May 13, 2026Android Auto Gets Major Update With New UI, Video Streaming And Gemini IntegrationAndroid Auto’s biggest update brings a redesigned interface with widgets and a new immersive Google Maps experience, while supported cars will also gain YouTube video streaming and Dolby Atmos audio support later this year.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | May 13, 2026Jaguar’s Four-Door Electric GT Named Type 01; Unveil In 2026The first model to lead Jaguar’s rebirth as an EV only brand will make its debut in production guise later this year.1 min read
Bilal Firfiray | May 13, 2026Lamborghini Revuelto NA63 Celebrates An Important (And Eccentric) Milestone; And It’s Only For AmericaLimited to just 63 units, the NA63 Edition celebrates Lamborghini’s 63rd birthday, and it will be sold exclusively in the North American and Canadian markets.2 mins read
Preetam Bora | May 11, 20262026 Suzuki Burgman Street 125 Review: What’s Good, What’s Not?The new Suzuki Burgman Street 125 gets refreshed design, minor but meaningful tweaks to the engine, a stiffened chassis, new features and more. But is it worth recommending? Read on, to find out.8 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | May 11, 2026Audi SQ8 Review: The Performance SUV That Actually Makes SenseThe Audi SQ8 has the performance of a V8 seamlessly combined with the everyday luxury and comfort, making it one of the most complete performance SUVs on sale in India today.5 mins read
Jafar Rizvi | May 3, 2026River Indie Gen 3 Long Term Report: 1 Month, 400 km AfterAfter a month and 400 km, the River Indie impresses with its utility-first approach, smooth ride and standout design, despite a few everyday usability compromises.8 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | May 2, 2026Volkswagen Taigun Facelift Review: Still The Driver’s SUV, But Improved!The updated Volkswagen Taigun gets a new 8-speed automatic, a refreshed design, and added features. But does it still deliver the best driving experience in the C-SUV segment?5 mins read
Shams Raza Naqvi | Apr 29, 2026Toyota Innova Hycross Vs Mahindra XEV 9S: Choosing The Right Three Row Family MoverIn a battle of three-row cars the electric Mahindra XEV 9S takes on the Toyota Innova Hycross. Which one ticks more boxes?1 min read