At present, the company has four 650 models namely, Interceptor, Continental GT, Super Meteor, and the latest Shotgun.Based on the popular Interceptor 650 platform, the Scrambler 650 is expected to share its engine and chassis with its siblings. As seen in the image, the motorcycle features a similar fuel tank, round headlight and borrows some other design characteristics from its stablemate.
However, the patent images also reveal a distinct scrambler-style makeover, including spoke wheels, USD forks up front, and a higher ground clearance. It also gets disc brakes on both wheels and is likely to get the same round instrument pod like the Himalayan and Guerrilla 450. Another noticeable change that sets it apart from the Interceptor is that it has a single exhaust, unlike the dual exhaust seen in its sibling.
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As for the engine, we can expect Royal Enfield to employ the familiar 648 cc, parallel-twin engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. In its older siblings, this motor pumps out 47 hp and 52 Nm.
While Royal Enfield has not officially revealed any details about the Scrambler 650, the emergence of patent images suggests that the launch could be closer than anticipated. The 650cc segment has been a sweet spot for the Chennai-based motorcycle manufacturer, and the Scrambler 650 is poised to further strengthen its position in this category.
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