When launched, the 2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650 will be the brand’s first scrambler based on its famous 650cc platform
Among the world’s most iconic motorcycle manufacturers, Royal Enfield has been actively working on expanding its 350cc, 450cc and 650cc product portfolio to broaden its appeal. At the top end, we have a 650cc platform which is witnessing a lot of activity. Now, the company has officially teased the Royal Enfield Bear 650, let’s take a look.
2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650
When the first set of Royal Enfield 650cc Scrambler was leaked on the internet, it caused an uproar in the motorcycle community around the world. This is the lightweight off-road version of the Interceptor 650 and gains many upgraded features and components.
The Interceptor 650 is loved by many for its simplicity and retro charm. Now, enthusiasts can see its wild side. Royal Enfield has confirmed the name of the upcoming Scrambler, as seen in the teaser. Initially, people speculated that it would be called the Scram 650, then we saw the Interceptor Bear 650 trademarked in India.
To put an end to speculation once and for all, Royal Enfield has chosen to name it Bear 650. in keeping with the company’s recent naming trends. First we got a gorilla inspired name, now we’ve got a bear. In terms of design, Royal Enfield keeps it simple and close to the Interceptor 650 on which it is based.
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The main difference we can see is that the USD telescopic fork comes in a lovely gold tone. The Bear 650 thus became the first to receive a USD fork based on this chassis. While the rear is still a dual shock setup, the upcoming Himalayan 650 will be the first 650cc Royal Enfield to feature a single shock setup at the rear.
As seen in the teaser, we can see that the Royal Enfield Bear 650 comes in monotone and dual-tone colors. The Bear 650 gets a single exhaust, which will help reduce weight. Another noteworthy element of this motorcycle is the addition of the 5-inch Tripper Dash, which comes with features like Google Maps and music control.
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The trailer symbolizes the change of landscape from city to desert. This suggests that Royal Enfield is using this motorcycle as a getaway vehicle to have some off-road fun and escape from the mundane 9 to 5 life. Notably, the trailer features the voice of famous motorcycle racer, stuntman, and bike builder Eddie Mulder.
The Royal Enfield Bear 650 will be powered by the same 648cc parallel twin-cylinder oil-cooled engine capable of producing 47 hp and 52 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. In the trailer, the motorcycle appears to have a redesigned exhaust noise that sounds a lot like an American V-twin. More details will be announced soon, with launch expected in 2025.
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