We know that Royal Enfield has been testing a new cruiser based on the highly successful 650cc platform for quite some time now. Several test mules of the motorcycle have been sighted in the past revealing key details. While the Chennai-based two-wheeler giant remains tight-lipped about the upcoming machine, the latest speculations suggest that the company could name the 650cc Cruiser as the Royal Enfield Shotgun.
As per a leaked image, Royal Enfield has
filed a trademark application for the moniker “Royal Enfield Shotgun”. The
application has been submitted online around a week ago, however, any further
details about the same haven’t surfaced yet. While we have been waiting for
Royal Enfield to shed some light on the matter, meanwhile, speculations started
to emerge stating that the company could be planning to use this name for its
upcoming 650cc Cruiser.
Royal Enfield has trademarked several
names in the past such as the Hunter, Sherpa, and Roadster. However, even
today, the company hasn’t revealed for which products it will use these titles.
But the world of the internet had already allotted a couple of these names to
Royal Enfield motorcycles undergoing road testing. Similar is the case with the
Royal Enfield Shotgun. There’s no official statement giving details about the
motorcycle that will bear this title, however, speculations suggest that it’s
likely going to be the forthcoming 650cc Cruiser.
To jog up your memory, based on the
previous reports, the 650 cc Royal Enfield Cruiser would be powered by the same
648 cc parallel-twin engine that is currently being used in the Interceptor 650
and Continental GT 650. It is capable of delivering 47 hp of max power at
7250 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5250 rpm and comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox
accompanied by an assist and slipper clutch. Some of the other expected key
features of the 650 cc Cruiser include USD front forks, low-slung dual exhaust,
Tripper Navigation, alloy wheels, etc.
