AUTO

Royal Enfield 450cc cruiser in works

By Pradnesh Naik

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Royal Enfield's upcoming power cruiser

Chennai-based Royal Enfield is reportedly working on a power cruiser. Arriving in 2025, the motorcycle will use the all-new 450cc liquid-cooled engine.

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Design

Codenamed K1D, the power cruiser will flaunt a muscular fuel tank, swept-back handlebars, a rider-only saddle, an upswept exhaust, blacked-out wheels, and an all-LED setup for lighting.

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Performance

The Royal Enfield (K1D) cruiser will be fueled by a 450cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The mill is expected to deliver 40hp/45Nm. The motor will be linked to a 6-speed gearbox.

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Safety

Ensuring rider safety, the K1D cruiser will have disc brakes on both wheels, possibly dual-channel ABS, and telescopic forks with a mono-shock absorber for suspension.

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Pricing

Royal Enfield will reveal the pricing and availability details of the K1D power cruiser in India at the time of its launch. We believe it will sport a price tag of around Rs. 2.7 lakh (ex-showroom).

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