Royal Enfield have become the subject matter of Headlines with their new 750 cc engine platform Development. While the vista’s of the new 750 cc Himalayan being spotted while being tested in the Southern Europe has send the Internet and enthusiasts into a frenzy, in a recent turn of events a similarly specked vehicle has been spotted being tested in India as well.
The bike was under heavy camouflage, but the iconic shape of the vehicle helped us recognize that it could be the new Himalayan.
The Himalayan 750
The bike is currently undergoing testing in India, the bike was previously witnessed while being tested in Europe. The bike was under heavy camouflage the bike had similar design cues as that of the 450. The vehicle had a round headlight, a extended windscreen to help the riders while riding and a Bulky full tank that would help the riders travel across city’s with ease. The new Himalayan 450 as well as the upcoming 750 have similar front fascia and integrated turn indicators.
While a clear shot of the engine was not available its believed that the bike would be powered by a new 750 cc parallel twin engine. As per reports over the internet the new engine would be the bored out version of the 650 cc engine and would develop upwards of 50 horse Power. The signature idiosyncrasies such as a high mounted exhaust as well as a high mounted air intake would give the bike a good water wading capacity.
Other Features
The bike would have a fully decked out instrument cluster with USD forks, a monoshock suspension at the rear and a twin disc segment upfront. The siding position would be comfortable and as of yet would seemingly have wire spoked wheels.
New Emerging Markets
Royal Enfield has been focusing on increasing their offerings and enter new emerging markets. As per stats revealed by Motor Cycle News.com Royal Enfield sold around 110,574 bikes, 92 % of the number ended up in India and the others were exported. While the export figure might seem a little diminutive compared to the overall sales. But its showcases a growth of around 150% form last years numbers.
Royal Enfield has been able to recognize its global presence. And hence they have established CKD assembly facilities in Argentina, Columbia, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Beyond that Royal Enfiled has established a new CKD facility in Thailand as well. This helps them save up on taxes on exorts and sell vehicles after a reassembly. Royal Enfield’s Thai plant has the capability to produce 30,000 bikes a year.
Royal Enfield has smartly set up in Thailand to gain a approach in the lucrative Asia Pacific market. The Brand is all set to gain a grasp in global markets through their new mid sized bikes such as the 750 Interceptor and 650 Himalayan.
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