Author Topic: Royal Enfield KX Concept at EICMA (Read 3295 times)

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **on:** November 07, 2018, 10:39:15 AM »

At the 2018 EICMA show in Milan today, Royal Enfield revealed their biggest and most powerful motorcycle till date. Teased prior to the show, this Bobber styled new Royal Enfield is powered by a V-Twin 834 cc engine. It is developed in association with Polaris Industries

jas67 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2018, 10:43:14 AM »

While it's not a bike I'd buy, it does look cool.

Royal Enfield have really upped their game with the Himalaya, the new 650 twins, and now this. They have potential to become a serious player on the global motorcycle market, provided the quality is there.

AJ Huff · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2018, 11:04:06 AM »

Nice!

-AJ

Testarossa · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2018, 11:11:12 AM »

Remember the Musket?

http://www.musketvtwin.com/

Diploman · « **Reply #4 on:** November 07, 2018, 11:50:38 AM »

It's unfortunate that they had to stick that interesting new motor in an awkward Harleyesque cruiser thing. Most unappealing. Unclear whether the bike even has suspension. Good thing it's just a concept, not a real bike.

Many people do not realize that Royal Enfield is, by a large margin, the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. They expect to produce about 950K bikes in 2018, and over a million in 2019-2020. Clearly, RE are rapidly expanding their range of models in production. India has recently displaced China as the world's largest Moto market.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2018, 12:18:42 PM »

https://www.news18.com/news/auto/royal-enfield-concept-kx-motorcycle-unveiled-at-eicma-2018-tribute-to-1140cc-1938-model-1932293.html
https://auto.ndtv.com/news/eicma-2018-royal-enfield-concept-kx-design-study-revealed-1943813

Diploman · « **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2018, 12:34:13 PM »

"They have already revealed the bugger capacity 650 Twins."

??? !!!

Toecutter · « **Reply #7 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:31:52 PM »

Now THAT...

...is an ugly-ass motorcycle. Can't say I'm a fan. But hey... what do I know?

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #8 on:** November 07, 2018, 02:48:12 PM »

*Raise hand* Question!

Where is the front suspension??? or rather how it works???

Beside that, interesting looking bike

malik · « **Reply #9 on:** November 07, 2018, 02:52:56 PM »

Compared to the Musket and the Carberry (below) it is not a pretty motorcycle, although (I feel) the bobber format is an unfortunate choice, and you can see the Polaris influence, it does have some interesting aspects. It is good to see the company still trying out new things.

rocker59 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:03:22 PM »

Quote from: TimmyTheHog on November 07, 2018, 02:48:12 PM

Where is the front suspension??? or rather how it works???

Google: "motorcycle girder fork"

It looks like a heavily stylized girder front end.

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #11 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:07:32 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on November 07, 2018, 03:03:22 PM

Google: "motorcycle girder fork"

It looks like a heavily stylized girder front end.

Oh!!! So this what it's called in English...

Neat!...

Meanwhile it is so space age looking for such old tech

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #12 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:12:48 PM »

My momma told me that if I didn't have something good to say, to not say anything..

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #13 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:30:14 PM »

Thats an interesting bike, but the one that rings my bell is the Musket. That bike has a certain "Vincentness" to it that is very cool.
Rick.

Aaron D. · « **Reply #14 on:** November 07, 2018, 04:46:27 PM »

Needs 200 mile range for me to even look at it. That and rear sets. And shaft drive.

Seriously, I can't understand what has happened to the folks here! If you're going to act like an old coot at least get up to speed on what old coots ride.

stormshearon · « **Reply #15 on:** November 07, 2018, 05:32:45 PM »

Looks heaviy influenced by the Indian Scout. The pipes and seat are pretty much a straight copy.

rocker59 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 07, 2018, 06:23:17 PM »

I like it. Retro, unique, and at the same time modern. Fits the "bobber" niche with the offerings from Triumph and Indian.

Interesting suspension. Headlight bucket cast as part of the girder fork's legs. Unique looking cantilever suspension out back.

I'd ride it.

inditx · « **Reply #17 on:** November 07, 2018, 06:44:26 PM »

2 words; UG LY
I know it’s one word but one word didn’t seem sufficient....

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #18 on:** November 07, 2018, 06:52:46 PM »

Looks to me like Enfield has stepped up to the plate and swinging like hell! good for them! But that's one FUGLY bike. But I'm not the average buyer either.

rocker59 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2018, 06:58:10 PM »

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #20 on:** November 07, 2018, 07:19:22 PM »

Kind of reminds me of a V-Rod. They do seem to be expanding their horizons. Good for them!
GliderJohn

OldMojo · « **Reply #21 on:** November 07, 2018, 07:51:11 PM »

I like it - even the odd fork setup. However that large hunk of casting looks out of place for the rest of the bike. Thin it out or punch some holes in it so it looks more like the rear suspension.

Like others said - it's nice to see them sticking their neck out.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #22 on:** November 07, 2018, 07:56:11 PM »

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elvisboy77 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 07, 2018, 08:09:41 PM »

Please read the links that Antietam Classic Cycle posted, this thing is a tribute to the 1938 model that had a bigger motor!

I like that, very cool, like Guzzi does from time to time. Nice bike!

Testarossa · « **Reply #24 on:** November 07, 2018, 11:05:14 PM »

The original 1938 bike:

ohiorider · « **Reply #25 on:** November 08, 2018, 08:56:24 PM »

Kinda neat machine!

chuck peterson · « **Reply #26 on:** November 09, 2018, 07:49:42 AM »

chuck peterson · « **Reply #27 on:** November 09, 2018, 07:56:39 AM »

chuck peterson · « **Reply #28 on:** November 09, 2018, 08:01:21 AM »

The Yamaha versions of the 1938 Royal enfiield....

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