- New patent picture of Scrambler 650 leaked
- Based on Interceptor 650
- Launch likely at 2024 Motoverse
It has been a few days since the new Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 was launched. Now, we have an exclusive picture of the manufacturer’s next launch – a Scrambler based on the Interceptor 650. This bike is currently rumoured to be called the Bear 650.
In this picture, bike looks almost similar to the Interceptor 650, but there are a few cycle parts that give this motorcycle a scrambler look. Firstly, the handlebar is different, and this one has a brace. The traditional telescopic forks have been replaced with upside-down forks (USD), which makes it the first 650cc bike in the platform to get this suspension setup. One of the USPs of the Interceptor was the dual-exhaust setup, but this scrambler will get a single exhaust – in order to reduce weight and keep costs in check, and to also make it look like a proper scrambler.
The header pipe also gets a metal guard. To give a proper scrambler feel, side number boards are installed on each side. The bike will be equipped with a circular instrument cluster, but it is still not known whether it will feature the TFT setup. From the earlier spy shots, it is clear that the Scrambler 650 will get dual-purpose tyres and these are likely to be made by CEAT.
Powering the bike will be the same 648cc, parallel-twin engine that produces 47bhp and 52Nm of peak torque. This motor is mated to a six-speed gearbox, and the company is likely to change the gear ratio to suit the bike’s nature.
Royal Enfield is likely to launch this bike – the Scrambler 650 - with a rumoured Bear 650 name at the 2024 Motoverse. In terms of pricing, the bike is likely to be priced around Rs 3.4 lakh (ex-showroom), which will position it between the Continental GT 650 and the Shotgun 650.
