Royal Enfield has been working on an all new 400 cc single-cylinder engine. The new engine is derived from the single-cylinder 346 cc engine which is already employed in the models like Classic 350 as well as Bullet 350.The power of this 400 cc engine will be in the range between the power of its 350cc motorcycle and 500cc motorcycle. The 346cc engine can develop maximum power output of 19.8 bhp and maximum torque output of 28 Nm.
The 499cc engine can deliver peak power of 27.2 bhp and 41.3 Nm of peak torque. Both engines are mated to 5 speed gearbox. The new motorcycle will be priced in the range between the 350cc motor cycle and 500cc motorcycle. We can expect the price of new 400cc motorcycle in the range between Rs.1lakhs to Rs.1.5 lakhs
A person who involved in this 400cc engine development of Royal Enfield said, “Royal Enfield is working to develop a new engine with a slightly bigger displacement (measuring nearly 400cc) than its current 346cc, single-cylinder powertrain. It essentially is a substantial modification; using enhanced dimensions, which also requires a lot of hard work.New connecting rods, crankshafts and other crucial changes need to be made to the existing 346cc platform.”