Rumour: Royal Enfield could discontinue 500cc models post BS6

TusharK · 21st November 2019, 11:54

According to a media report, Royal Enfield could discontinue its 500cc models when BS6 emission norms come into effect from April 2020.

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It is believed that upgrading the existing 500cc engine to meet BS6 emissions norms may not be viable due to the high cost and low volumes.

The 350cc engine, which accounts for majority of the sales is likely to be replaced with a new engine. The new motor would comply with the stricter emission regulations.

Royal Enfield has not confirmed these reports. However, the company is said to be well on track to migrate to the BS6 norms as mandated by the government.

Source

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CrAzY dRiVeR · 21st November 2019, 12:15

Makes sense! The RE 500cc range has experienced a massive sales drop ever since they launched the 650 twins.

With the excellent pricing of the 650 range, and hopefully a better performing 350cc once it is redesigned to cope up with BS6 norms - 500 really won't be missed, except by hardcore 'thump' fans.

navpreet318 · 21st November 2019, 12:33

As it is the 500 never sold as many numbers as the 350. People wanted the bullet. They wanted the thump. And they wanted it in the minimum possible money. So the 350 it was.
Now this is the majority I'm talking about.

Plus I've also come to know that they might be launching a Std 650 in the near future. They might name it something else but with ergonomics like the Std it would be winner for sure. I'd buy one right away. The Ergos of the current 650 is what is keeping me away.

Roy.S · 21st November 2019, 13:47

This is very bad news for people like me. I have some unique requirements.
1. I want a vibrating massage chair
2. This massage chair should also be able to vibrate my palms and the soles of my feet. In fact I need to feel vibrations in my soul as well.
3. The said chair should move from place to place since I'm not the kind of guy who likes indoor massages. The scenery needs to change constantly.
4. I need to feel gusts of wind all around me.
5. I like mechanical noises

What is going to happen of people like me. I'm so depressed I might need therapy.

himanshugoswami · 21st November 2019, 14:22

can one hope against hope then that the thunderbird will be launched with a 650? the test mules spied so far do not sport the 650 engine so one can safely assume that they are all 350s

Hamza123 · 22nd November 2019, 12:18

I really do hope they do come out with a thunderbird 650. Have always thought the thunderbird was the best looking 'RE, even better than the Interceptor. With the ergonomics of the thunderbird and the engine of the interceptor it would make one sweet package. Come on 'RE don't let us down !

navin_v8 · 25th November 2019, 09:32

If this news comes out to be true then it is truly an end of an era for the legendary RE 500cc big single. For many years this was the only big single widely available in India with that old school pushrod motor.

Given that it wont cut it for upcoming BS6 norms coupled with dwindling sales of the 500cc models, it was imperative that RE axed the 500cc pushrod.

It will be missed by people like me who have owned both the 500cc CI and 500cc UCE. The TORQUE delivery of a big single will be missed.

21st November 2019, 11:54	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,266 Thanked: 55,817 Times	Rumour: Royal Enfield could discontinue 500cc models post BS6 According to a media report, Royal Enfield could discontinue its 500cc models when BS6 emission norms come into effect from April 2020. It is believed that upgrading the existing 500cc engine to meet BS6 emissions norms may not be viable due to the high cost and low volumes. The 350cc engine, which accounts for majority of the sales is likely to be replaced with a new engine. The new motor would comply with the stricter emission regulations. Royal Enfield has not confirmed these reports. However, the company is said to be well on track to migrate to the BS6 norms as mandated by the government. Source Link to Team-BHP News
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21st November 2019, 12:15	#2
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,181 Thanked: 73,505 Times View My Garage	Re: Rumour: Royal Enfield could discontinue 500cc models post BS6 Makes sense! The RE 500cc range has experienced a massive sales drop ever since they launched the 650 twins. With the excellent pricing of the 650 range, and hopefully a better performing 350cc once it is redesigned to cope up with BS6 norms - 500 really won't be missed, except by hardcore 'thump' fans.
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21st November 2019, 12:33	#3
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,264 Thanked: 2,983 Times	Re: Rumour: Royal Enfield could discontinue 500cc models post BS6 As it is the 500 never sold as many numbers as the 350. People wanted the bullet. They wanted the thump. And they wanted it in the minimum possible money. So the 350 it was. Now this is the majority I'm talking about. Plus I've also come to know that they might be launching a Std 650 in the near future. They might name it something else but with ergonomics like the Std it would be winner for sure. I'd buy one right away. The Ergos of the current 650 is what is keeping me away.
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21st November 2019, 13:47	#4
Roy.S BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 707 Thanked: 946 Times	Re: Rumour: Royal Enfield could discontinue 500cc models post BS6 This is very bad news for people like me. I have some unique requirements. 1. I want a vibrating massage chair 2. This massage chair should also be able to vibrate my palms and the soles of my feet. In fact I need to feel vibrations in my soul as well. 3. The said chair should move from place to place since I'm not the kind of guy who likes indoor massages. The scenery needs to change constantly. 4. I need to feel gusts of wind all around me. 5. I like mechanical noises What is going to happen of people like me. I'm so depressed I might need therapy.
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21st November 2019, 14:22	#5
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	Re: Rumour: Royal Enfield could discontinue 500cc models post BS6 can one hope against hope then that the thunderbird will be launched with a 650? the test mules spied so far do not sport the 650 engine so one can safely assume that they are all 350s
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22nd November 2019, 12:18	#6
Hamza123 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Poona Posts: 208 Thanked: 1,166 Times	Re: Rumour: Royal Enfield could discontinue 500cc models post BS6 I really do hope they do come out with a thunderbird 650. Have always thought the thunderbird was the best looking 'RE, even better than the Interceptor. With the ergonomics of the thunderbird and the engine of the interceptor it would make one sweet package. Come on 'RE don't let us down !
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25th November 2019, 09:32	#7
navin_v8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,243 Thanked: 1,691 Times	Re: Rumour: Royal Enfield could discontinue 500cc models post BS6 If this news comes out to be true then it is truly an end of an era for the legendary RE 500cc big single. For many years this was the only big single widely available in India with that old school pushrod motor. Given that it wont cut it for upcoming BS6 norms coupled with dwindling sales of the 500cc models, it was imperative that RE axed the 500cc pushrod. It will be missed by people like me who have owned both the 500cc CI and 500cc UCE. The TORQUE delivery of a big single will be missed.
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