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Royal Enfield has unveiled the Himalayan 440 in India and is asking less money for it than the industry had expected. The air-cooled enduro replaces the discontinued Himalayan 411, but for now it stays confined to its home market.

At Glemseck 101 in Leonberg, a customised Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is the main prize in a raffle. It was built by young men from juvenile detention together with customizer Enrico de Haas.

Royal Enfield has brought its own development centre for electric drivetrains into operation at the Tiruvottiyur plant near Chennai. According to the company, around 6 million euros (7 million US dollars) went into labs, test benches and a new assembly line.

Royal Enfield is apparently bringing back the simple adventure bike, though with a larger engine and a sixth gear. The Indian market launch is expected for September 2026; the manufacturer has confirmed nothing officially so far.

Royal Enfield is releasing the Shotgun 650 as a black-and-gold special series with Taiwanese customizer Rough Crafts. Only 100 numbered units are being built worldwide, with just 25 going to Europe.

The Reload 650 by Roland Sands Design transforms Royal Enfield’s relaxed cruiser into a custom bike with 1980s AMA Superbike aesthetics. Gold, black, and racing DNA define this one-off build.

Royal Enfield makes its World Championship debut in the 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship with the new Sherpa FT Mk2. The A2-compliant flat tracker based on the Guerrilla 450 competed for the first time at the season opener in Roden.

India has radically restructured its motorcycle tax. Triumph and KTM are responding with downsized engines, and this could eventually change the European market as well.

Royal Enfield expands its 452 cc family with a third model. The Scram 450 is set to bridge the gap between the Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450, with a market launch expected in 2027.

Royal Enfield sold more motorcycles than ever before in the 2025/26 fiscal year. With over 1.2 million units, the Indian manufacturer significantly surpassed its previous best and grew by 23 percent year-on-year.

Royal Enfield has released the complete specifications of the Flying Flea C6. The brand first electric motorcycle launches in India on April 10 with a 3.91 kWh battery claiming 154 kilometers of range.

India’s new tax structure splits the motorcycle market: 18 percent for machines up to 350cc, up to 40 percent for everything above. While Royal Enfield benefits, manufacturers like Triumph and Bajaj are under pressure and already working on downsized 350cc versions of their 400cc models. The consequences could also be felt by buyers in Europe and worldwide.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Phantom by Cooperb Motorcycles offers rally suspension, 23-liter tank and HP Corse exhaust for serious off-road adventure.

The Indian manufacturer is reportedly working on a revised version of its roadster. New suspension, a possible cruise control feature, and fresh color options are on the table.

Royal Enfield is now offering official retrofit kits that make older models in the 350 series compatible with E20 fuel. The aftermarket solution applies to the popular Classic 350, Bullet 350, and Thunderbird 350 models from the BS3 and BS4 era.

The parent company Eicher Motors announces a massive expansion of its plant in Tamil Nadu. The share price responded with a jump to a record high.

Royal Enfield is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a special Classic 650. The new special edition focuses on even more classic elements and highlights the brand’s rich history.

With the Himalayan 450 Rally Raid, Royal Enfield plans to introduce an even more off-road capable version of its well-known Adventure series. The motorcycle is set to be unveiled on November 4, 2025, at EICMA. Even before the official premiere, the first details about the features and technology have been leaked.

Royal Enfield is working intensively on its new generation of electric motorcycles. The focus is currently on the Flying Flea C6, a compact electric bike that has been tested under extreme conditions. During recent test runs in the Indian mountains, the C6 had to demonstrate how it handles steep climbs and challenging road conditions.

Royal Enfield apparently plans to unveil the new Himalayan 750 to the public for the first time at EICMA 2025 in Milan. In recent years, the manufacturer has used this trade fair several times to present new models and concept studies.