Will Royal Enfield Build a 650 Scrambler Next?

[DaveM]

Rumors are Swirling​

Some custom shops have taken the killer Royal Enfield 650 twins and turned them into scrambler motorcycles. This makes perfect sense. The bike is already well-equipped for it, and it would just take some tweaking. With this in mind and with some new information from Gaadi Waadi, it seems that Royal Enfield is seriously considering a scrambler project next.

This is great news, and it hits the market in one of the spots that people seem to love right now. Scramblers are hot and big sellers for Ducati, Triumph, and other bike manufacturers. Royal Enfield is smart to make the scrambler thing happen with the 650cc platform.

The current INT650 and Continental GT both sell really well, and are good motorcycles. I reported not long ago that Royal Enfield would be expanding its lineup, and it’s cool to hear that things might go this way. There have also been reports of a larger Himalayan and some other possibilities. The company should do those other designs too, but a scrambler 650 seems like low-hanging fruit.

The INT650 could become a good scrambler with minimal modifications. Put some different bars, a new exhaust, new suspension, and new tires and you have your motorcycle. It will be interesting to see what Royal Enfield chooses to do here.

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[shanered6]

I think it is very likely they will and i will go further and say i think we will see a bigger 650 adventure bike to go with the himalayan ..... at some point ?

 

[triumph david]

I hope they do invest in a scrambler m/c, i have always liked them as a manufacture they have always made a good product and i might be in the market for one later if i am able to sell my HD. It will either be a Tri. or a RE.

 

[CarlS]

I believe an RE Scrambler would sell well.

 

[Qship]

I believe an RE Scrambler would sell well.

I think so as well. Many of today's Scrambler offerings are getting bigger and heavier. A nice new lightweight may be the answer to a niche not filled.

 

[DaveM]

I feel that manufacturers are losing the plot with these big heavy scrambles we seeing today. If you really into dirt riding you don't want a heavy bike. You need something light enough to be able to handle in extreme condition's.

Then I suppose the dirt rider of today is more the type that does not do this type of riding but more just possible riding on dirt roads is what is considered extreme.

 

[Vector]

I hope they do invest in a scrambler m/c, i have always liked them as a manufacture they have always made a good product and i might be in the market for one later if i am able to sell my HD. It will either be a Tri. or a RE.

I like the Ducati Scrambler.

 

[shanered6]

I feel that manufacturers are losing the plot with these big heavy scrambles we seeing today. If you really into dirt riding you don't want a heavy bike. You need something light enough to be able to handle in extreme condition's.

Then I suppose the dirt rider of today is more the type that does not do this type of riding but more just possible riding on dirt roads is what is considered extreme.

You are correct Dave ! ... the hole point of a scrambler was to take a road bike and strip it bare just keeping the essential parts , these days there just a image ( with exception of a few models ) a very over weight image that costs a small fortune !

 

[shanered6]

Now this is a scambler its cheap quite well made and a bit of fun !

 

[brooke]

Like the looks of the Bullet , that’s about where Triumph should be aiming . 600 cc twin , liquid with some fins , 60 hp , light weight , 8 inches of suspension , hiway and dirt capable , retro styling . I could get into that ..

 

[DaveM]

That Bullet looks really nice and something I could see myself having great fun on.