Royal Enfield Sherpa FT Mk2 debuts at FIM Flat Track World Championship

Eicher-owned entity Royal Enfield has made its debut with a Guerilla 450-derived motorcycle at the FIM Flat Track World Championship, making it the company’s first appearance in the competition. The company introduced the Sherpa FT Mk2 at the competition and will be piloted by Gary Birtwistle for the 2026 season. Birtwistle is a two-time British flat track champion and a three-time Twins Championship winner. He finished 20th overall in the opening round in Roden, which was held on May 9, but retired early in one of the final heats.

Royal Enfield Sherpa FT Mk2: Engine Specs

The Royal Enfield Sherpa FT Mk2 boasts the same engine as the Himalayan 450, which is powered by a Sherpa 452cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 39.47 bhp and 40 Nm of peak torque in its stock avatar. While the engine specifications have been kept under wraps by the Eicher-owned entity, the Sherpa FT Mk2 is expected to receive a power bump, compared to the stock Himalayan 450 and Guerilla 450.

The 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship is a ten-part racing series, with its season finale set in Argentina in October. The 2026 season follows a larger format of 10 races, compared to the previous 6. The team still has nine more races to compete in while developing the Sherpa FT Mk2 and its engine to achieve optimal performance and results.

Royal Enfield: A Strong Global Automotive Presence

According to a recent report, Royal Enfield has been ranked the world’s third-strongest automotive brand. Moreover, it has moved ahead of global names, including Audi and Ferrari, with only Toyota and BMW ahead of the Eicher-owned entity. Moreover, the report gives the company a Brand Strength Index Score of 88.9 out of 100, with the brand value increasing by 30 per cent to $1.2 billion.

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