The first Royal Enfield motorcycle was built in 1901 by The Enfield Cycle Company of Red ditch, Worcestershire, England, which was responsible for the design and original production of the Royal Enfield Bullet, the longest-lived motorcycle design in history. RE is an Indian multinational motorcycle manufacturing company, headquartered in Chennai. The Royal Enfield brand, including its original English heritage, is the oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production. A year and a half back, Royal Enfield Company was working on a new model called the Royal Enfield Scram 440. It’s internally codenamed was D4K, this project is now ready and has been revealed at the 2024 Moto verse festival.
Royal Enfield Scram 440
Royal Enfield Scram 440 is a bike available in 2 variants and 5 colors. The Royal Enfield Scram 440 is powered by 443cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 25.4 bhp and a torque of 34 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, Royal Enfield Scram 440 comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Scram 440 bike weighs 196 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 15 liters.
The most important upgrade in the RE Scram 440 compared to the Scram 411 is its bigger 443 cc engine. The new LS 440 powertrain offers better performance, producing 4.5 per cent more power, now churning out 25.4 bhp at 6,250 rpm. Torque has also gone up by 6.5 per cent, peaking at 34 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The new and refined valvetrain is also said to be designed to reduce engine noise, thus giving a smoother ride.
Royal Enfield Scram 440 Engine
Besides the larger engine, the Scram 440 introduces a 6-speed transmission, which allows lower revs when cruising on highways, thus keeping vibrations down and improving the fuel efficiency. The final drive ratio has been optimized for better tractability, thus improving the general control. There is also a new pull-type clutch for improved durability and reduction of lever effort by a claimed 0.75 kg.
Royal Enfield Scram 440: Specs and features
Royal Enfield stated that the Scram 440 is derived from an adventure bike and not a roadster. This means that the Royal Enfield Scram 440 bike has better off-roadability. The motorcycle has a ground clearance of 200 mm and comes with a robust suspension setup: 43 mm telescopic forks with 190 mm travel at the front and a rear monoshock with linkage, providing 180 mm of travel. It rides on a ‘Half-Duplex Split Cradle’ frame, with a 1,460 mm wheelbase.
The Royal Enfield Scram 440 boasts better braking components over the Scram 411 with a 300 mm front disc and a 240 mm rear disc. Meanwhile, switchable ABS enhances safety on all kinds of terrain. The Royal Enfield Scram 440 retains the chassis borrowed from the Himalayan 411 in the predecessor Scram 411.
Specs and features
The rear sub frame has been updated and is now made of new steel for improved rigidity and more load-bearing properties. The Scram 440 weighs in at 187 kg without fuel which is a 2 kg increase over its predecessor. A center stand is now provided as a fixture. The RE Scram 440 comes with spoked wheels as standard but offers the option to upgrade to alloys. The bike features a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel, both fitted with dual-purpose types. The seat height remains unchanged at 200 mm.
In terms of features, the Scram 440 includes a Type-A USB charger and retains the digital-analogue instrument cluster from the previous model. Riders can also opt for the Tripper Pod, which provides turn-by-turn navigation.
Variants of Royal Enfield Scram 440:-
The new RE Scram 440 is available in two variants – Trail and Force. RE Scram 440 Trail variant rides on conventional 19/17-inch spoke wheels with tube-type tires. The Trail comes in two color: – first is Trail Blue and Trail Green. RE Scram 440 Force variant comes with alloy wheels with tubeless tires. The Force Variant comes in two colors: – first is Force Blue and second is Force Teal.
