KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Design image leaked online
- Looks similar to the Ducati Diavel cruiser
- Possibly to get the same engine as the upcoming Himalayan 450
Royal Enfield is working on a new power cruiser bike which shall share its platform with the upcoming 450cc lineup. Its design image has leaked online. RE has codenamed it as K1D & it is expected to introduce a completely new design philosophy in the company's lineup. Read more details known about this new upcoming bike below. Meanwhile, you can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Group for the latest updates from the automotive industry.
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Royal Enfield K1D Power Cruiser Bike - Rival of Bajaj Dominar?
The design image that has leaked online shows that this new RE bike will have a radical style. The design looks like the Ducati Diavel sports cruiser. However, this image is still far away from the production bike outlook, hence, we can't be sure about this exact design to make it to the assembly line. What's important to notice is that it'll be a power cruiser with a slightly aggressive engine. Its underpinnings are expected to be the same as the rest of the 450cc upcoming bikes from RE. Mind you, RE will soon launch its first 450cc product i.e. the Himalayan 450. Following it'll be the Scrambler 450 & a Roadster 450 as well.
This upcoming cruiser has been codenamed as K1D and it'll feature a relaxed riding position. A flat & wide handlebar, front set rider footpegs, & a fat-short rear design will be its highlights. Meanwhile, the engine specs are estimated to be the same as the upcoming Himalayan. This is the first-ever liquid-cooled engine from RE and it'll produce near around 40 bhp of peak power. RE will also offer standard features like USD front suspension, slipper clutch, & dual-channel ABS on it. When it makes it to production, we also expect RE to offer Bluetooth connectivity & a digital instrument console on it.
Verdict
RE seems to be currently overloaded with work. There are going to be numerous launches in the next 1-2 year timespan. The first bike is the new Himalayan itself which shall debut by the September end. Then the Classic 650 & a new Bullet 350 will follow. Hence, the sports cruiser will remain elusive by the end of 2024. If RE has serious plans to make it, we anticipate it'll debut by 2025 only.
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