First bike on the new 750cc platform, codenamed R1E, expected by end-FY26.
17 Apr 2025 | 5151 Views | By Ketan Thakkar and Dinshaw Magol
Royal Enfield is set to expand its footprint in the mid-size motorcycle segment by launching an all-new 750cc motorcycle platform, marking a significant evolution from its successful 650cc twin range. Sources confirmed to Autocar Professionalthat the first product on this platform will be a fully-faired café racer—the Continental GT-R—and ...
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Royal Enfield is set to expand its footprint in the mid-size motorcycle segment by launching an all-new 750cc motorcycle platform, marking a significant evolution from its successful 650cc twin range. Sources confirmed to Autocar Professional that the first product on this platform will be a fully-faired café racer—the Continental GT-R—and is expected to debut before the end of FY26.
Codenamed R1E, the Continental GT-R will not only become the first model to use the new 750cc parallel-twin engine but also aims to deliver higher performance and dynamics over the current 650cc lineup. The new engine is understood to be based on the company’s existing 648cc twin-cylinder architecture. Still, it will be tuned for greater peak power and torque output, likely exceeding the current models' 47 hp and 52.3 Nm.
The GT-R is expected to feature twin front disc brakes, reflecting its increased performance orientation. It will also likely serve as the next-generation platform for Royal Enfield’s Continental GT Cup racing program, reinforcing the brand’s growing focus on motorsport and enthusiast-driven products.
The R1E's production start is currently scheduled for Q1 of the calendar year 2026, with a market launch likely before March 2026. This launch timeline is in line with Royal Enfield’s broader product cadence as it looks to aggressively expand into adjacencies within the mid-size motorcycle segment, defined as 250cc to 750cc, where it has already established a strong brand and volume base.
With the new 750cc platform, Royal Enfield is strategically placing itself to bridge the gap between its accessible twin-cylinder 650cc lineup and more performance-focused offerings in the global middleweight category. It also reflects its intent to move up the value and performance chain while staying true to its classic-meets-modern design DNA.
Continental GT-R's price positioning will be closely watched. The current 650cc lineup starts at Rs 3.03 lakh (Interceptor 650) and goes up to Rs 3.99 lakh (Super Meteor 650), the brand’s most expensive model. Whether the GT-R 750 will become Royal Enfield’s flagship offering remains to be seen.
Following the GT-R, more motorcycles based on the 750cc platform are expected to roll out post-FY26, as Royal Enfield continues to deepen its presence in the global mid-size motorcycle space, competing with players like Triumph, Honda, and Kawasaki in emerging and developed markets.