Royal Enfield just dropped a bombshell that nobody saw coming. The brand that’s made careers out of fuel-guzzling thumpers is now chasing Hero Splendor’s mileage crown with a 250cc hybrid that promises 50+ kmpl. Yes, you read that right—a Royal Enfield that sips fuel like a commuter bike.
When Royal Enfield Calls CFMoto for Help
Let’s be honest here—Royal Enfield asking CFMoto for engine tech is like Rajinikanth taking acting lessons. It just doesn’t happen. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and with CAFÉ norms breathing down everyone’s necks, RE’s swallowing their pride and partnering with the Chinese manufacturer.
The Chennai boys are keeping the good stuff—chassis, suspension, that unmistakable RE DNA—while letting CFMoto handle the techy bits. Smart move, really. Why reinvent the wheel when someone’s already figured out how to make it roll efficiently?
Mileage That’ll Make Your Mechanic Double-Check
Here’s where it gets spicy. This upcoming RE hybrid is gunning for 50+ kmpl—some whispers even suggest 55 kmpl with all the hybrid wizardry working. Your neighborhood Splendor Plus owner who’s been bragging about 70+ kmpl? Yeah, he might need to find a new conversation starter.
It’s like watching your uncle’s Bullet suddenly start behaving like your cousin’s Activa. The mild-hybrid system will pack start-stop tech, regenerative braking, and electric assistance—basically everything that makes modern bikes boring but efficient.
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Platform V: The Affordable Royal Enfield Nobody Asked For
They’re calling it ‘Platform V’, and it’s designed to be the gateway drug to Royal Enfield ownership. Priced around Rs 1.25-1.35 lakh, it’ll sit below the Hunter 350 and target folks upgrading from their trusty 150cc workhorses.
Think about it—for years, buying a Royal Enfield meant accepting that your monthly fuel bill would rival your EMI. Now they’re promising Splendor-like efficiency with that classic RE swagger. It’s either genius or completely bonkers. Probably both.
Production Plans That Actually Make Sense
The bike will roll out of RE’s Chennai facility with 85-90% localisation—because nobody wants to pay import duties on their daily commuter. Final green light on the CFMoto deal should come in the first half of fiscal 2026, with the bike following soon after.
This isn’t just about one bike though. Royal Enfield’s planning to double their annual production from 1 million to 2 million units by 2030. That’s a lot of thumpers—and apparently, a lot of fuel-sippers too.
But First, the Scram 440 Warm-Up Act
Before the hybrid revolution kicks in, we’re getting the Scram 440 in early 2025. It’s basically the current Scram 411 with a bigger 443cc heart pumping out 25bhp instead of 24bhp. Revolutionary? Hardly. But at Rs 2.10-2.20 lakh, it’ll keep the dealers busy while the hybrid tech gets sorted.
The Scram 440 is Royal Enfield playing it safe while they figure out if Indian riders are ready for a fuel-efficient Enfield. Spoiler alert: we probably are, especially with petrol prices doing their own version of Mount Everest.