Scrambler is inspired by the desert races of the 1960s, has prices starting at R$ 33.990 and sales started on February 28
The Royal Enfield Bear 650 was announced yesterday (23) as the newest Indian motorcycle in the Brazilian market. The model, which already exists outside the country, is another multi-terrain bet by the brand that gained a lot of market share with the Himalayan 450 trailblazer. Starting at R$ 33.990, the bike has a very competitive price.
Based on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 platform, the new “bear” bets on its own identity, revised chassis and strong historical appeal to expand the manufacturer’s portfolio in the country.
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As in the international variant, the model is equipped with the well-known 648 cm³ parallel twin-cylinder engine, which delivers 47 hp at 7,250 rpm and 5,76 kgfm of torque at 5,150 rpm. For the Bear 650, Royal Enfield adopted a specific calibration, prioritizing fuller responses at medium revs.
The chassis of the Royal Enfield Bear 650 received special attention. The chassis was reinforced, and the front suspension was reversed Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF), with 130 mm of travel. At the rear, two Showa shock absorbers offer 115 mm.
The entire riding position has been adjusted to allow for more natural and comfortable off-road riding. The upright seat stands out for its upper padding.
The combination of a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel, with mixed-use tires, in addition to the 184 mm ground clearance, reinforces the proposal for urban use and incursions on light uneven surfaces.
On the brakes, the Bear 650 uses a 320 mm disc at the front and 270 mm at the rear, with ABS and the possibility of deactivating the system on the rear wheel for use on low-grip terrain.
In technology, the novelty is the brand’s first 650 to adopt the Tripper Dash panel, with a round TFT screen and navigation integrated with Google Maps, in addition to Full-LED lighting and USB-C port.
The Bear 650 arrives in Brazil in three versions: Wild Honey (yellow and white), for R$ 33.990; Golden Shadow (black and gold), for R$ 34.490; and Two Forty Nine 249 (white and green), for R$ 34.990.
According to Royal Enfield, reservations start today, February 24, at 10 am, and must be made through the brand’s official website.
Sales start on the 28th, both on the official website and at the brand’s dealerships, which will also offer test rides on the launch date.
The story of the Royal Enfield Bear 650 begins long before its official presentation in 2026. Its roots date back to 1960, when American driver Eddie Mulder lined up his Royal Enfield Fury 500 at the start of the traditional Big Bear Run, one of the most emblematic off-road races in the United States.
Held in the California desert, the race was marked by rugged terrain, improvised trails and an environment in which endurance and terrain reading were as important as power. In that context, disputes were still driven more by boldness than by refined technology. It was by relying on his own instinct that Mulder won the victory, consolidating his name in the history of North American off-road motorcycling.
More than six decades later, the Bear 650 emerges as a direct tribute to this episode. The model does not seek to faithfully reproduce the competition bike of the 1960s, but to reinterpret the spirit of classic scramblers — motorcycles adapted to face both asphalt and dirt, with a simple look, elevated posture and striking personality.
The graphics, the multi-terrain proposal and the discourse focused on the riding experience rescue this heritage. By evoking the Big Bear Run and Eddie Mulder’s victory, Royal Enfield connects past and present, reinforcing a narrative based on authenticity, freedom and the idea that riding is first and foremost a personal expression.
