- The original Constellation was sold back in late 1950s
- The name has been trademarked again and could be used for Royal Enfield’s one of many 650cc motorcycles
Royal Enfield has trademarked the name Constellation for one of its upcoming motorcycles. The name dates back to the late 1950s when the model was first launched and later served as a platform for the first generation of the Interceptor too.
While the original Constellation was a road-going sporty offering, we expect the recently trademarked name to be used for a different prospect. A possible Interceptor-based scrambler. But why? Well, the Interceptor and the Constellation have a history and the current Continental GT 650 already serves as a sporty (comparatively) offering from the stable. So, having two sporty models won’t make as much sense as having a new scrambler would. This will also help the brand to tap into a new segment using the currently available platforms.
Moreover, an Interceptor 650-based test mule with a different exhaust setup was recently spotted. And the Constellation could very well use the same motor and other cycle parts from the existing 650s.
The brand has been on a roll lately. From the Scram 411 (set to make its debut this month), to the Shotgun 650, Meteor 650 and the Classic 650 all being spotted testing recently, the company seems to have grand plans for the future. While the three aforementioned 650s will be more road-oriented, it makes sense for Royal Enfield to bring in an off-road friendly model as well.
