be beckoning as you head out for a ride , as well as the twisty tarmac . As Eddie stated , “ When you got out on the track , the green flag dropped , and the bullsh * t stopped .” Powered by Royal Enfield ’ s well-proven 47hp twin , the Bear has 56.5Nm of torque , a bit beefier than its stablemates , thanks to 9.5:1 compression and that new exhaust , and uses Showa Big Piston USD forks with 130mm of travel up front and Showa Twin Tube RSU shocks at the rear to get it to the ground . Dual spark ignition keeps it burning efficiently and meets all the new regulations with ease . Combined with dual purpose tyres , the edgy new Bear certainly looks the business in any of the colours and weighing in at 214kg curb weight , the mid-sized Bear takes aim at a new audience . Keeping you from getting lost on your desert adventure , or navigating your way to the café , is the new TFT display that comes ready to interact with your tech and has plenty of its own . After many years of sticking to a core group of models , recent success for the massive brand and a design department that takes cues from its dealers and customers has seen Royal Enfield shuck its conservative image and , while still catering to its legion of loyal fans , has grown into a much more diverse brand . The retro theme , combined with modern electrics , smack up to date dash functions and a tried and true powerplant will catch the eye of a new customer base and gives a tantalising glimpse at the future of a brand that doesn ’ t appear to be struggling in the current economic state of our industry . Pricing for NZ is yet to be confirmed , as are dates for the new model but we expect the Bear to be here early in 2025 , so keep in touch with your dealer for details so you don ’ t miss out on the first shipment .
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