New spy shots of the next-gen Royal Enfield Classic
motorcycle have revealed various components that make it BS-VI compliant. Almost all BS-VI compliant
motorcycle will come equipped with a fuel-injection system, ECU, closed-loop
catalytic converter and a lambda (O2) sensor. The latest spy photographs catch
the O2 sensor and the catalytic converter of the 2020 Royal Enfield Classic.
The engine has received mild revisions in the form of an updated casing,
while the kick-starter has been removed. The rear of the motorcycle holds a
massive top-box but that is most likely to carry the testing equipment and it
will not be available as an accessory.
The source report suggests that the engine may
receive a displacement bump in the BS-VI iteration. The increased displacement
should improve performance numbers. The air-cooling layout will be retained in
the BS-VI iteration.
Meanwhile, another set of spy images from the same
source revealed the new instrument console of the next-gen Classic range,
revealing the semi-digital layout to display ride related information. Apart
from the revised instrument console, the spy photographs also revealed
adjustable brake lever on the test mule. The new switchgear on the BS-VI
Classic range will include rotary dials for the engine kill and high/low beam
functions.
The BS-VI Classic range will be built around the
company’s new J architecture that it will share with the next-generation
Thunderbird and Bullet range. The hardware specifications would be retained
from the current generation model and the 2020 Classic range will continue to
use traditional telescopic forks and twin-sided springs at the front and back
respectively to perform the shock absorption tasks. Braking department will be
governed by disc brakes governed by dual-channel ABS.
The next-gen Royal Enfield Classic could debut at
Auto Expo 2020, with sales commenging soon after.
