Royal Enfield enthusiasts have something to look forward to as the company gears up to launch its latest addition, a retro-styled scrambler.
- Royal Enfield has trademarked the “Bear” nameplate suggesting a rugged-style motorcycle befitting a scrambler.
- The Bear will borrow much of its components from the Interceptor 650.
The 650cc parallel-twin engine model will be derived from the Interceptor and is expected to bear the name “Bear” after parent company Eicher Motors filed trademark applications in Australia and New Zealand.
The upcoming scrambler is the most likely candidate for the Bear title, which aligns neatly with a name that suggests it’s a sub-model of the Interceptor. It’s expected to offer the sort of rugged, outdoorsy overtones that would suit a scrambler.
Based on several spy shots uncovered in India, the scrambler will feature an upside-down fork and longer-travel twin shocks to increase ground clearance. The frame and tank are straight from the Interceptor, and the 650cc, 47 hp parallel-twin engine will power the upcoming model.
The Royal Enfield 650 scrambler is expected to launch before the end of this year and will join the 2024 model range. However, the Bear is not the only new 650 machine in the pipeline, as Royal Enfield is also believed to be developing a bobber derived from the Super Meteor 650, with a short rear fender and single seat to match the SG650 concept shown in 2021.
That bike is believed to be getting the name “Shotgun,” which Eicher Motors owns the trademark rights to in much of the world, including the US.
