Royal Enfield's 250cc bike could arrive by 2026-27

TusharK · 13th July 2024, 13:33

According to a media report, Royal Enfield is working on a brand-new 250cc engine platform. Codenamed 'V', the first 250cc bike based on this platform could debut around 2026-27.

Royal Enfield's 250cc bike could arrive by 2026-27-royalenfieldhunter350_1659939434.jpg

The report states that Royal Enfield had been evaluating a smaller 250cc bike for several years but only received the go-ahead for it recently. It will be positioned below the 350cc range, offering a more affordable alternative to customers.

Technical details of the new V platform are still unclear. However, reports state that it is likely to use a simple air-cooled unit, unlike the more recent liquid-cooled 450cc engine from Royal Enfield.

Reports also suggest Royal Enfield is exploring other powertrain options like hybrids. While the bike maker is evaluating hybrid options for its new 250cc engine, it has been described as an "engineering exercise", which may or may not reach the production stage.

Source: Autocar India

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saikishor · 13th July 2024, 14:49

Was this move really needed? I feel this sways away from the ethos of the brand. The Hunter was a masterstroke by RE to introduce their motorcycles at a lower price point. This move is unnecessary IMO.

shashant · 13th July 2024, 14:57

Hunter should have launched with this 250cc and 20kg less weight.

HillMan · 13th July 2024, 20:23

Oh no! This is bad.
RE is king in the heavy weight touring and adventure category in India. They should move to bigger bikes and touring EV motorcycle.

Venturing into light motorcycle is like going backwards, this may hurt the brand and the fan following as well.

We know RE did have smaller bikes in the early days, but that was a different time. Now RE is known for machismo.

Sebring · 14th July 2024, 11:21

Wrong move. They have moved the benchmark to 450 CC and 650 CC and should only move ahead in size I feel. Go Upwards and beyond.

HillMan · 14th July 2024, 19:14

I am still unable to digest this news. What is RE trying to achive with a 250cc.
- Light weight
- Fast and Agile
- Tour + City
- Attract young crowd.

Compete with KTM?
I'll hate to see RE become a ****** brand.

That's exactly what KTM is trying hard to leave behind.

Greecemonk · 21st December 2024, 05:24

Happy to see Royal Enfield coming up with Bullet 250 CC bike, it will be more of a sight to see them launching Bullet 150 CC and Bullet 100 CC bikes.
It will be affordable and fuel efficient, more sales numbers, increased revenue, large customer base etc.

13th July 2024, 13:33	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,463 Thanked: 66,120 Times	Royal Enfield's 250cc bike could arrive by 2026-27 According to a media report, Royal Enfield is working on a brand-new 250cc engine platform. Codenamed 'V', the first 250cc bike based on this platform could debut around 2026-27. The report states that Royal Enfield had been evaluating a smaller 250cc bike for several years but only received the go-ahead for it recently. It will be positioned below the 350cc range, offering a more affordable alternative to customers. Technical details of the new V platform are still unclear. However, reports state that it is likely to use a simple air-cooled unit, unlike the more recent liquid-cooled 450cc engine from Royal Enfield. Reports also suggest Royal Enfield is exploring other powertrain options like hybrids. While the bike maker is evaluating hybrid options for its new 250cc engine, it has been described as an "engineering exercise", which may or may not reach the production stage. Source: Autocar India Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by TusharK : 13th July 2024 at 13:34.
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saikishor BHPian Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: TS07\|\|KA53 Posts: 921 Thanked: 4,738 Times	Re: Royal Enfield's 250cc bike could arrive by 2026-27 Was this move really needed? I feel this sways away from the ethos of the brand. The Hunter was a masterstroke by RE to introduce their motorcycles at a lower price point. This move is unnecessary IMO.
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13th July 2024, 14:57	#3
shashant BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poona Posts: 262 Thanked: 363 Times	Re: Royal Enfield's 250cc bike could arrive by 2026-27 Hunter should have launched with this 250cc and 20kg less weight.
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HillMan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 937 Thanked: 881 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield's 250cc bike could arrive by 2026-27 Oh no! This is bad. RE is king in the heavy weight touring and adventure category in India. They should move to bigger bikes and touring EV motorcycle. Venturing into light motorcycle is like going backwards, this may hurt the brand and the fan following as well. We know RE did have smaller bikes in the early days, but that was a different time. Now RE is known for machismo.
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Sebring Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dubai/Bengaluru Posts: 3,950 Thanked: 12,182 Times Infractions: 0/2 (11)	Re: Royal Enfield's 250cc bike could arrive by 2026-27 Wrong move. They have moved the benchmark to 450 CC and 650 CC and should only move ahead in size I feel. Go Upwards and beyond.
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HillMan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 937 Thanked: 881 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield's 250cc bike could arrive by 2026-27 I am still unable to digest this news. What is RE trying to achive with a 250cc. - Light weight - Fast and Agile - Tour + City - Attract young crowd. Compete with KTM? I'll hate to see RE become a ****** brand. That's exactly what KTM is trying hard to leave behind.
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21st December 2024, 05:24	#7
Greecemonk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Royal Enfield's 250cc bike could arrive by 2026-27 Happy to see Royal Enfield coming up with Bullet 250 CC bike, it will be more of a sight to see them launching Bullet 150 CC and Bullet 100 CC bikes. It will be affordable and fuel efficient, more sales numbers, increased revenue, large customer base etc.
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