Video | Royal Enfield launches 650cc twin-cylinder engine

Royal Enfield is known to produce classical and heavyweight motorcycles and now the company has launched its first modern twin-cylinder engine in Leicestershire, England.

The news 650cc is designed to offer the right balance along with power, torque and usability so as to ensure a smooth and unintimidating riding experience, said the company in a statement.

The new four-stroke engine has single overhead cam, air-cooled, 648cc parallel twin cylinder developed by Royal Enfield's UK Technology Centre and Chennai teams. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with fuel injection in tow.

The new engine gives higher power and torque at lower RPMs and has an output capability of 47bhp and 52Nm torque.

Say hello to @royalenfield 's new 648cc parallel twin! * 270 degree crank * SOHC * air-oil cooled * 47bhp @ 7100rpm * 52Nm @ 4000rpm * FI. pic.twitter.com/SsBNudMrVd

— PowerDrift (@PD_Official) November 6, 2017