Himalayan 650 Incoming? What the Bear 650 Tells Us – A Rare Interview with RE’s Design Boss

PODCAST: In this episode of MADTV, Dave Darcy sits down with Mark Wells, Chief of Design at Royal Enfield, to uncover the thinking and engineering behind one of the most talked-about new bikes in the Royal Enfield lineup—the Bear 650. Far from being just a reworked Interceptor, the Bear 650 is a purpose-built scrambler designed for the road with a taste for light dirt, and Mark takes us deep into the design process—from the steering geometry and frame architecture to the styling influences that shaped this modern-classic machine. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Dave also puts the spotlight on the spy shots of the rumored Himalayan 650 twin. Could the Bear’s parallel twin engine find a new home in a full-blown adventure platform? Mark weighs in with insight you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're into design, engineering, or just love well-built bikes with a story, this episode delivers the goods. Tune in for an inside look at Royal Enfield's evolving philosophy and what might be coming next.