Weekly Bike News Wrap-Up: Royal Enfield Bear 650, Oben Rorr EZ Launched, Classic 650 unveiled And Updates From EICMA 2024
From new bike launches in India to the latest unveils at EICMA in Italy, we bring you bike news from around the world!
The first week of November turned out to be pretty interesting with the launch of the Royal Enfield Bear 650 and the Oben Rorr EZ in India. Meanwhile, EICMA 2024 made sure the excitement only goes up with reveals of impressive new motorcycles from various Indian and Global brands. If you missed the action, here's a quick news recap for you:
Royal Enfield Bear 650 Launched
Royal Enfield has finally launched the Bear 650 in India. The 650cc Scrambler is based on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and costs significantly more. It gets a braced handlebar, a single-piece quilted seat, a short rear fender and block-pattern tyres. It gets the same 648cc, air and oil-cooled, parallel-twin engine as the Interceptor 650 but, it makes 47.4PS and 56.5Nm in the Bear 650 (4.2Nm more torque than the interceptor).
Oben Rorr EZ Launched
Bengaluru-based EV maker, Oben launched its most affordable bike, the Rorr EZ in India. It is over Rs 60,000 cheaper than the standard Rorr and is available in 3 battery pack options: 2.6kWh, 3.4kWh, and 4.4kWh. The Oben Rorr EZ claims to deliver a 175km range and has a top speed of 95kmph (claimed).
EICMA 2024 Updates
We have also covered action from the EICMA 2024 which was held last week in Milan, Italy. Here are the highlights from the motor show:
Royal Enfield Bikes
The highly awaited Royal Enfield Classic 650 made its global debut at the EICMA 2024. Royal Enfield also took the wraps off its first-ever production electric bike, the Flying Fleas C6 at the motor show. That’s not it, the manufacturer also revealed their future plans on the same platform for an electric Scrambler called the Flying Flea S6. You can check it all out here.
KTM Bikes
KTM finally unveiled the 2025 390 Adventure R at EICMA 2024 in Italy, alongside two other exciting models: the 390 Enduro R and 390 SMC.
Hero Bikes and Scooters
Hero MotoCorp revealed 4 bikes at the EICMA 2024 including, Karizma XMR 250, Xtreme 250R, XPulse 210 and the updated Mavrick 440. The manufacturer also unveiled the bigger XPulse 421 concept at the motor show along with a new Vida Z electric scooter.
Honda Motorcycles and Scooters
Honda two-wheelers also unveiled a range of new bikes and scooters at the EICMA 2024, including UV e electric scooter, XL750 Transalp, CRF300L, CRF300 Rally, GB350 and ADV350 maxi scooter. We believe that the Honda CUV e can be the future Activa Electric as well.
Aprilia Bikes
The naked Aprilia Tuono 457 made its debut at the EICMA this year. The manufacturer also revealed a more capable Tuareg 660 Rally, updated RS & Tuono 660 range and V4 range as well.
Ducati Bikes
Italian bike maker, Ducati took the wraps off its two updated bikes. The manufacturer unveiled the new Panigale V2 and the updated Streetfighter V2 at the EICMA 2024. Both bikes come with refreshed design language, updated performance and underpinnings as well. You can check them out here.
User Reviews
- Better than it's competitorsBest 250 segment bike. Ovearall experience with this bike is good. Bike's pick up is great. Looks are fabulous, everything is good apart from hero service. Hero service is not top notch as compared to other companies. Apart from these, everything is good in this bike. Gives good mileage and comfort. Back seat can be more comfortable.Read More
- best budget adventure bike i have ownedThe looks are amazing of this bike in this price segment and also very stunning style. I chose this bike because I wanted a bike that can handle my daily and weekend rides without costing too much to maintain. Rides are really very comfortable, when you drive for hours, you won't even feel tired on the bike. Best bike for the long drive in this segment and price range, worth for the money and you can surely go for it. Yes, I would definetly reccomed this bike, especially to anyone who is looking for budget friendly and in compare of himalayan or moto-morini, it is very comfortable for city rides and long drives, if you want a reliable and the bike who doesn't cost much maintance, then go for it.Read More
- The underated in classic segmentWhile i saw many 350 cc bikes and i think this the most compatible 350cc bike and you can never disagree with honda reliability, overall the best 350 cc in classic segment among bikes like Enfield and yezdi. Its been great so far the bike is giving pretty good, mileage and the comfort has been no issue for me when long run great, the only problem i had the power drop over the years and thats the only one. Yeah for sure for those people who really are interested in classic segment, don't get your mind confused by going with bullet all this should be in your list for you to be considered cause you have to ride your bikesRead More
- my experience riding the oben rorr ezI chose the oben roor ez because i wanted an electric bike for my daily travel. its modern design, affordable running cost, and practical range suited my needs better than a petrol bike. it felt like a good option for city commuting. The ride has been smooth and comfortable so far. it handles city roads well, feels easy to control in traffic, and the overall experience has been enjoyable for my daily commuting needs. and its riding experience. yes, i would recommend this bike. i use it regularly for city travel and have had a good experience. it is comfortable to ride, easy to handle in traffic, and helps reduce daily fuel expenses and suits my everyday commuting needs well.Read More
- Beast named bearIm a tall person and i needed a tall bike and the looks of this golden shadow is just beautiful. I would have chosen interceptor 650 but this just was it when i first sat on it in the showroom. Cant get over of it. Posture has to be perfectly aligned will hurt if you don't sit right and the pull is amazing, even on the 5th gear you can feel the bike wanting to run ahead loved the overall experience, needs a seat change and tires can be better, my personal opinion If you are tall and need a 650cc from royal enfield id definitely suggest this bike way too good but, there is always a but be careful with the suspension, heavier the person better the suspension, the pull is great (torque) better than a gt most people would disagree but whatever.Read More