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Royal Enfield expands capacity and diversifies lineup

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Royal Enfield is executing a significant capacity expansion to meet rising demand, including a Rs 1,225 crore investment for a new plant in Andhra Pradesh. The company’s product lineup continues to diversify and expand. In late August 2026, the company unveiled the Classic 350 Gorkha Edition in India, a special version designed to honor the Gorkha Regiment of the Indian Army. Featuring a matte ‘Gorkha Green’ military paint scheme and a crossed Khukri symbol on the fuel tank, the model was priced at Rs 2.11 lakh. On September 4, 2026, marking the tenth anniversary of the Himalayan brand, Royal Enfield officially launched the Himalayan 440 in Leh, Ladakh. Positioned as a more accessible adventure tourer than the liquid-cooled Himalayan 450, the 443cc model serves as the successor to the discontinued Himalayan 411. Following its launch, the Himalayan 440 experienced such high demand that Royal Enfield temporarily suspended new bookings in India on September 30, 2026, reporting that six months of planned production inventory had already been sold. In September 2026, the company achieved record total sales of 133,958 units, an 8% year-on-year increase. While growth was driven by the below-350cc segment, the premium segment saw a 26.04% year-on-year decline. To celebrate its 125th anniversary, the brand released the Hypershift Classic 650, a limited-edition model with a bespoke paint finish that shifts between red, green, and gold tones. Production ~~of this commemorative model~~ is capped at 125 units per major global region, totaling 625 units worldwide. The model features a brass base layer as a tribute to the company’s 1901 origins, alongside a gilded 125-year crest and hand-painted pinstripes. Registration for this release opened in mid-October 2026, with deliveries expected to begin in November. Looking ahead, the company is preparing the ~~launch~~ debut of the Himalayan 750, a twin-cylinder adventure ~~motorcycle expected to feature a parallel-twin engine producing over 60 HP. Recent sightings suggest the model may offer different configurations for off-road and road use.~~ motorcycle.

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