Royal Enfield, a
Chennai based auto firm, recently introduced two new
bikes in India. These bikes are christened
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500cc and Roayl Enfield Bullet Classic 350cc and priced at Rs 124,000 and Rs 98,086 (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively. The price tag of the two bikes are very near to recently discontinued
Royal Enfield models that are-
Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo 500 and
Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo 350.
The higher end model of the Classic brand is
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500cc. This model is a blend of post world war II era's Classic and latest technology. Overall, the looks is borrowed from old Classic that rule over the roads in 1951. The newly launched Classic model is equipped with Electronic fuel injection system, Roll over Sensor, disc brakes, gas charged shockers and malfunction indicator.
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500cc:Engine Type -Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air cooled, and Fuel Injection and Unit Construction Engine (UCE)
Displacement -499cc
Maximum Power -27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque -41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore -84 mm
Stroke- 90 mm
Compression Ratio- 8.5:1
Ignition – Electronic Ignition
Starting -Self start, Kick Start
Wheel Base 1370mm
Tyre Size -Front 90/90 – 18″,
Rear 110/80 – 18″
Wheel Type -SPOKE
Fuel Capacity -13.5 litres
Fuel reserve-2.5 litres
Fuel efficiency-32-35 kmpl
Fuel Type -Petrol
Length -2130mm
Height -1050mm
Width -800mm
Seat Height-800mm
Clearance -140mm
Curb Weight -182 Kg (with 90% fuel & oil)
Brakes Front- Hydraulic Disc Brake (Disc dia 280mm)
Rear – Foot Operated 153 mm Single Lead Internal Expanding
Suspension Front- Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm
Rear- Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm
Frame Tublar Steel
Primary Drive Duplex Chain
Final Drive Chain
Clutch Wet multiplate
Gear Box 5-Speed gearbox with left side gear shift
Royal Enfiled Bullet Classic 350cc:Engine Type -Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Aircooled, Twinspark
Displacement -346cc
Maximum Power -19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque -28 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore -70 mm
Stroke- 90 mm
Ignition – Digital TCI
Wheel Base- 1370mm
Tyre Size -Front 3.25-19
-Rear 110/90 – 18″
Wheel Type -SPOKE
Fuel tank capacity-13.5 litres
reserve-2.5 litres
Fuel Type -Petrol
Fuel Economy-40-45 kmpl
Length -2150mm
Height -1080mm
Width -800mm
Seat Height-800mm
Ground Clearance -140mm
Brakes Front- Hydraulic Disc Brake (Disc dia 280mm)
Rear – Foot Operated 153 mm Single Lead Internal Expanding
Suspension Front- Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm
Rear- Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80mm