Wow! Royal Enfield Concept KX unveiled; packs 838cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine
Royal Enfield Concept KX: The bikemaker has made it its business to look back at its own history, find some iconic bikes there, give them a current look and feel and then market them as something special for bike lovers. That sales are doing very well, despite fierce rivalry and taunts of modern-bike making rivals like Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Yamaha, Honda and the rest, is proof that the Royal Enfield strategy to grab the attention of the Indian youths is working wonderfully well.
Royal Enfield: Unveiled the Concept KX at EICMA 2018
Based on the 1938 Royal Enfield KX, this Indian motorcycle-maker has unveiled the Concept KX at EICMA 2018 in Italy. Will, it ever reach the point of a road-worthy bike or remain a concept to derive other future bikes is a question that is still open. Image Source: Twitter
Royal Enfield: 'The last word in luxury motorcycling'
The Royal Enfield Concept KX has been marketed as 'the last word in luxury motorcycling' by Royal Enfield. In terms of styling, the motorcycle resembles a lot its vintage counterpart with its low slung look in typical 'Bobber' fashion. It also sports a single cantilevered seat, long and flat handlebars and rides on huge 19-inch rims. Image Source: Twitter
Royal Enfield: 838cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine
Besides, Royal Enfield Concept KX also comes with a lot of modern elements with a full-LED headlamp and DRL running along the perimeter, twin disc brakes up front. It also boasts a fully digital instrument console - nothing retro about it. A girder fork up front and a monoshock in the rear take up the massive task of providing a smooth ride with silky smooth suspension. Image Source: Twitter
Royal Enfield: Full-LED headlamp and DRL running
The Royal Enfield Concept KX has been developed by Royal Enfield and Polaris Industries and features an 838cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine, unlike the original KX. The Royal Enfield Concept KX is not expected to be launched before 2020. Image Source: Twitter