Royal Enfield Scrambler 650

The Royal Enfield Sherpa 650 will be an Interceptor 650-based scrambler motorcycle that will compete in the middleweight segment of the Indian market. This motorcycle has been spotted through various spy images and the production-ready model should debut towards the end of 2023. The Royal Enfield Sherpa 650 will carry many updates over the Interceptor 650.

The styling cues on the Sherpa 650 will be similar to the Interceptor 650 and will include a round headlight and a curvy fuel tank. However, the Sherpa 650 will get a different sub-frame and updated hardware. This will include upside-down front forks and new dual springs at the back to handle the suspension tasks. It will also get a new two-into-one exhaust system instead of twin-sided units on the Interceptor 650 and this would help bring its overall weight down. Additionally, the Sherpa 650 will feature a different seat design, revised tail-light section, and dual-sport tyres. Other features on this motorcycle should include LED lighting, Tripper Navigation system, and dual-channel ABS.

The mechanical specifications would be similar to the Interceptor INT 650 and thus, the Sherpa 650 should use a 648cc, parallel-twin, air-cooled motor. This engine is tuned to deliver 46.2bhp and 52Nm of peak torque on the Interceptor 650 and we expect to see similar output figures on the Sherpa 650 as well. However, Royal Enfield may revise the engine map and gear ratios to match the off-road-biased character of this upcoming scrambler.

This motorcycle should be available for sale in early 2024 and we expect it to arrive with a competitive price tag. Thus, it is unlikely to have any direct rival in the Indian market.