The Bear 650

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Inspired by the Big Bear Run in the Californian desert.

Powered by pure intuition, with the celebrated two-cylinder engine from Royal Enfield.

Fuelled by the gut and powered by Royal Enfield’s proven 650cc parallel twin engine. Cased in a highly durable, premium black finish, it looks rugged and purposeful, amplifying the Scrambler attitude.

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Trapped in their very own world, daring, regardless of consequences and guided by pure intuition - this is probably the best way to describe the mentality of motorbike racers.

It also applies to a 16-year-old boy from the Checkers Motorcycle Club - Eddie Mulder (or ‘Fast Eddie’, as he was later known). In 1960, he was the first to cross the finish line in the Big Bear Run in the Californian desert and remains the youngest winner of this brutal race to this day.

In 1960, the unforgiving Mojave Desert was the venue for the Big Bear Run, the biggest and toughest race ever to kick up the dust of the Californian desert. With only cacti and coyotes for an audience, Eddie Mulder stunned the racing world when he crossed the finish line first out of 765 riders after four hours and 21 minutes with no rules, trails or technology, creating a legacy that has endured for decades. With his 500cc Royal Enfield Fury, unrivalled instinct, unwavering determination and plenty of courage, he was one of only 197 competitors to actually make it to the finish line.

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When asked what the turning point of the race was for him, Eddie Mulder explained:

"I was in thirteenth place when I lost control and crashed into a ravine. I got the bike back up and looked at the damage. The handlebars were bent backwards, the manifold had been ripped out of the cylinder head and a shock absorber was broken. I bent the handlebars into shape and kicked the manifold back into place. There was nothing I could do about the broken shock absorber, so I rode the rest of the race with just one."

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Sixty-four years later, this same mentality has inspired a motorbike that embodies Eddie's spirit and determination - the new Royal Enfield Bear 650, a stylish and versatile scrambler. It was developed for all those who trust their instincts and want to stand out from the crowd. Because the Bear 650 is more than just a motorbike - it's a real experience, a bold statement and a reminder to always follow your intuition. With its versatility, robust technology and unmistakable scrambler aesthetic, the Bear 650 is just the right motorbike to redefine the riding experience for passionate scrambler fans around the world and invite them to find their own way. Again and again, on every ride.

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