Team-BHP > Motorbikes
Register New Topics New Posts Top Thanked Team-BHP FAQ


Closed Thread
  Search this Thread
265,518 views
Old 18th July 2016, 10:05   #76
Newbie
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 14
Thanked: 19 Times
RE Continental 750cc twin

Looks like this is "pakka" news. http://auto.ndtv.com/news/royal-enfi...esting-1431719

I am excited about it, what do you guys think?
trucksingh is offline  
Old 18th July 2016, 11:11   #77
Senior - BHPian
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: KL 7
Posts: 2,387
Thanked: 6,265 Times
All new RE 750 twin starts testing!

Royal Enfield's all new parallel twin oil cooled 750 has begun testing in Europe. The 750 is the second of Enfield's two new engine platforms, the first being the 410cc unit used presently in the Himalyan.

The highlights for the 750 are:

- Parallel twin aluminium block
- Prototypes are on carbs and not fuel injected
- Overhead cams
- Oil cooled
- outputs are likely to be over 50 hp and around 60 Nm respectively

The Twin-Cylinder 750cc Royal Enfield-157295.jpg

The Twin-Cylinder 750cc Royal Enfield-157296.jpg

This future plan has included recruiting some big names from the world of motorcycling including former Ducati and Confederate designer Pierre Terblanche, former Triumph product chief Simon Warburton, and former Xenophya Design heads Mark Wells and Ian Wride – along with the whole of the Harris Performance team too. Xenophya Design were responsible for the Royal Enfield Continental GT design but also the Triumph Daytona 675 as well as many other recent Triumph models, while Harris developed the Continental’s chassis.

Royal Enfield will launch at least three new models in the near future including a parallel-twin, according to a source at firm’s UK importer. The new models will use two new engine platforms; ‘There will be at least three of four new models in 2016 based around two new engine platforms,’ the source said.

‘There’s a new 410cc single-cylinder overhead cam and a parallel-twin.’

sources:

http://www.visordown.com/news/new-bi...ming-next-year

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/n...ds-secret-750/

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocia...al-enfield-750

Last edited by Gannu_1 : 18th July 2016 at 12:21. Reason: Images uploaded to the forum's server. Please use ONLY the forum's attachment system when sharing images. Thanks!
shortbread is offline   (4) Thanks
Old 18th July 2016, 11:30   #78
Senior - BHPian
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bombay
Posts: 1,239
Thanked: 1,659 Times
Re: Royal Enfield to add two new engine platforms : 250cc & 750cc!

This was doing rounds sometime before when those spy pics of a supposedly parallel twin engine with two carbs on a Red CGT were posted on the internet. I must say it looks good in flesh. After the legendary Interceptor the CGT will be the first motorcycle to sport a parallel twin engine of the same capacity from RE.

I for one am waiting for this engine to make it into the Himalayan as well as Tbird.

Last edited by navin_v8 : 18th July 2016 at 11:32.
navin_v8 is offline  
Old 18th July 2016, 11:42   #79
Senior - BHPian
 
VW2010's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: electricity
Posts: 2,763
Thanked: 3,412 Times
Re: Royal Enfield to add two new engine platforms : 250cc & 750cc!

I think its a wise move to get the 250cc. At the end the looks department is where most of the modern buys in the last couple of years have attracted more audience than the power department.

On the same frame and structure if they can fit in a 15bhp 250cc engine, RE can look at more bikes on the road. Already i personally feel RE has way better presence in road where i can spot more RE's than Splendor sometimes these days. More than the 750cc i think the 250 will be a terrific line of RE's and if they are priced in and around a L it will sell in volumes as well.

Regarding 750, it will continue to be the enthusiasts choice than regular buy like the 500
VW2010 is offline  
Old 18th July 2016, 12:15   #80
BHPian
 
james's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Mangalore
Posts: 597
Thanked: 645 Times
Re: All new RE 750 twin starts testing!

Quote:
Originally Posted by shortbread View Post
The angle of the clutch cable doesn't look healthy at all. Looks like they are they hoping for it to snap every month.

Cheers!

Last edited by Gannu_1 : 18th July 2016 at 12:21. Reason: Quoted post edited.
james is offline  
Old 18th July 2016, 12:55   #81
r.K
BHPian
 
r.K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Berlin
Posts: 118
Thanked: 90 Times
re: The Twin-Cylinder 750cc Royal Enfield

Excellent news. Having high hopes for this one. Hope RE doesn't skimp on power output. Being a 750cc I would be glad if it churns out at least 55-60hp, and good low-end torque. They can also make the handlebar position a little less committed.
Once this is launched, comparisons will happen invariably with the previous gen bonnies. I hope RE gets its act together, and make the fit and finish top notch. And it definitely needs to sound better! Good stuff RE!
r.K is offline  
Old 18th July 2016, 13:49   #82
BHPian
 
drive_angry's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: CH04-HR26-MH12
Posts: 275
Thanked: 328 Times
Re: All new RE 750 twin starts testing!

I would say its about time they introduced a twin. The twin motor is definitely going to reduce nerve wrecking vibrations that are dominating RE engines line up currently. The dual cradle frame developed by close conjunction with Harris Performance on continental GT can handle a bigger capacity engine (rather than a puny 535CC single cylinder). I would love to see twin mills on Royal Enfield Classic and Himalayan. Fingers crossed!
drive_angry is offline   (1) Thanks
Old 18th July 2016, 15:14   #83
BHPian
 
21Archer84's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Columbus/HYD
Posts: 355
Thanked: 317 Times
Re: All new RE 750 twin starts testing!

Interesting information on who's involved in the development of the Engine & Bike. However, there are already a couple of active threads on this topic.

Mods please merge with http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...0cc-750cc.html or http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...l-enfield.html
21Archer84 is offline  
Old 18th July 2016, 16:36   #84
BHPian
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Mumbai
Posts: 41
Thanked: 31 Times
re: The Twin-Cylinder 750cc Royal Enfield

Did anyone else notice the oil leak on the right fork? That is definitely an RE
Dragonheart22 is offline  
Old 19th July 2016, 08:25   #85
BHPian
 
timuseravan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Pune
Posts: 608
Thanked: 1,035 Times
Re: All new RE 750 twin starts testing!

Quote:
Originally Posted by shortbread View Post
Royal Enfield's all new parallel twin oil cooled 750 has begun testing in Europe. The 750 is the second of Enfield's two new engine platforms, the first being the 410cc unit used presently in the Himalyan.

The highlights for the 750 are:

- Parallel twin aluminium block
- Prototypes are on carbs and not fuel injected
- Overhead cams
- Oil cooled
- outputs are likely to be over 50 hp and around 60 Nm respectively
50hp and 60Nm is perfect for Indian road conditions. RE should also make ABS as standard on their entire line of motorcycles.

Quote:
Originally Posted by shortbread View Post
This future plan has included recruiting some big names from the world of motorcycling including former Ducati and Confederate designer Pierre Terblanche, former Triumph product chief Simon Warburton, and former Xenophya Design heads Mark Wells and Ian Wride – along with the whole of the Harris Performance team too. Xenophya Design were responsible for the Royal Enfield Continental GT design but also the Triumph Daytona 675 as well as many other recent Triumph models, while Harris developed the Continental’s chassis.
RE should also recruit someone from Toyota. They need maniacal focus on quality which is their biggest problem.
timuseravan is offline   (1) Thanks
Old 1st November 2016, 16:26   #86
BHPian
 
schitre05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Mumbai
Posts: 457
Thanked: 176 Times

According to this article in Rush lane, The bike is launching sooner than expected
https://www.rushlane.com/royal-enfie...h-1218027.html
schitre05 is offline  
Old 2nd November 2016, 21:32   #87
Senior - BHPian
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bengaluru
Posts: 1,168
Thanked: 2,121 Times

Quote:
Originally Posted by timuseravan View Post
RE should also make ABS as standard on their entire line of motorcycles.

Tubeless Tyres would at least be a start
payeng is offline   (1) Thanks
Old 2nd November 2016, 22:24   #88
BHPian
 
schitre05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Mumbai
Posts: 457
Thanked: 176 Times
Re: The Twin-Cylinder 750cc Royal Enfield

And now according to Overdrive the new 750cc twin cylinder Royal Enfield is expected to be showcased at the EICMA 2016.
Now this is really exciting!
http://overdrive.in/news/two-wheeler...-october-2016/

Last edited by schitre05 : 2nd November 2016 at 22:32.
schitre05 is offline  
Old 8th November 2016, 02:13   #89
Senior - BHPian
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Delhi
Posts: 1,243
Thanked: 793 Times
Re: The Twin-Cylinder 750cc Royal Enfield

in latest news, MCN, one of the most reputed UK based bike mag, reports on the potential launch of the RE Continental GT 750 sometime around March '17. In a potential downer, they go on to quote some not so trustworthy desi news website. But anyway..

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/n...ed-march-2017/
Abhi_Automobile is offline  
Old 8th November 2016, 14:07   #90
Senior - BHPian
 
alpha1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: LandOfNoWinters
Posts: 2,092
Thanked: 2,602 Times
Re: The Twin-Cylinder 750cc Royal Enfield

Quote:
Originally Posted by payeng View Post
Tubeless Tyres would at least be a start
Tubeless tyres with spokes on wheels?
I can't imagine RE bikes with alloys!
alpha1 is offline  
Closed Thread

Most Viewed


Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Team-BHP.com
Proudly powered by E2E Networks