Royal Enfield’s UK Technology Centre. The Centre played a key role in the development of the new engine.

Royal Enfield has unveiled its first modern twin-cylinder engine at its new Technology Centre in Leicestershire, England. This new 650cc, air cooled parallel twin will power the newest generation of Royal Enfield motorcycles.

The core idea behind the modern 650cc twin engine was to develop a global platform that would carry the Royal Enfield legacy and character into modern context. The engine has been designed to offer the right balance between power, torque and usability so as to ensure a smooth and unintimidating riding experience. It will offer broad spread of torque which will make the motorcycle easy to ride without frequently shifting gears.

The new platform is a 4 stroke, single overhead cam, air-cooled, 648cc parallel twin cylinder engine developed by Royal Enfield's UK Technology Centre and Chennai teams.

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