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Seeker · 08-11-17, 10:03 AM

I've been following this bike's development for a while and it has now been announced at the EICMA show. The leaked reports said it would be a 700cc twin but it is actually a 650cc.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...50-twins-eicma

I like retro styling generally and these bikes look good to my eyes but I don't understand how you can start with a clean sheet of paper and produce a modern OHC 650cc engine that only produces 47 hp and 38 ft/lb of torque and then make a bike that weighs 200 kg. Maybe it's a durability/longevity concept with the home (Indian) market in mind?

08-11-17, 10:03 AM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Royal Enfield twin I've been following this bike's development for a while and it has now been announced at the EICMA show. The leaked reports said it would be a 700cc twin but it is actually a 650cc. http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...50-twins-eicma I like retro styling generally and these bikes look good to my eyes but I don't understand how you can start with a clean sheet of paper and produce a modern OHC 650cc engine that only produces 47 hp and 38 ft/lb of torque and then make a bike that weighs 200 kg. Maybe it's a durability/longevity concept with the home (Indian) market in mind?