to 41.7 lb-ft at 5150 rpm. Peak
horsepower remains the same
as the INT at a modest 47 hp,
distributed to the rear wheel via
a six-speed transmission.
The Bear 650 embodies the
scrambler look with its longer
suspension, semi-knobby tires,
and 1960s styling. Royal Enfield
opted for a downpipe layout,
similar to the Triumph Scrambler
400 X and Ducati Scramblers,
rather than an uppipe design like
Triumph's Scrambler 900 and
1200. Royal Enfield went the low
route to reduce heat for the rider
and facilitate luggage fitment.
The Bear 650's upscaled
43mm inverted Showa big-
Royal Enfield describes the
Bear 650 as a "stylish new
scrambler with a '60s soul" and
inspired by Mulder's historic win.
"We've always drawn deep
inspiration for our motorcycles
from our community and from
our riders who've achieved
extraordinary feats," says Royal
Enfield CEO, B Govindarajan.
"Our inspiration for the Bear 650
came from one such legend
-
ary story—Eddie and that of the
1960
Big Bear Run."
The Bear 650
The Bear 650's fundamentals
are derived from Royal Enfield's
INT model, known as Interceptor
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everywhere else in the world,
unveiled in 2018. It shares the
same chassis, engine, 3.6-gal-
lon fuel tank, and braking
foundation as the INT.
However,
the tubular steel double-cradle
frame has undergone reinforce-
ments at the steering head and
subframe
to support a taller,
inverted fork and improve the
bike's load-carrying capacity.
The 648cc, eight-valve SOHC
parallel-twin engine is identical
to the Interceptor's but tuned for
maximum torque. Thanks to a
new free-flowing, two-into-one
exhaust system, Royal Enfield
says the Bear 650 delivers an
eight percent increase in torque
The new Royal Enfield Bear 650 is offered in five
distinctive colorways, all of which look great.
