Rumour: Royal Enfield developing 400 and 600 cc engines

Earlier this year, we had reported that Royal Enfield was developing a 400 cc engine. Now, media reports suggest that the company is working on a 600 cc engine as well. These two new engines will be used to power two new motorcycles, which Royal Enfield is expected to launch in 2015.

Like the current range of engines from the company, the new engines are believed to be single cylinder units. However, they will be capable of producing a lot more torque. While the 400 cc engine is estimated to produce 41 Nm of torque, 13 Nm more than the current 350 cc unit, the 600 cc engine develops 60 Nm of torque, 19 Nm more than the current 500 cc motor. The new engines are also expected to come with fuel injection.

The new bikes are likely to share their underpinnings with the Continental GT. The quality of the bikes is expected to be a step above the current model line-up.

Source: Motorbeam