Saturday 8 September 2012

Royal Enfield Classic



Armed with potent fuel injected 500cc and carburetted 350 cc engines and clothed in a disarmingly appealing post war styling, this promises to be the most coveted Royal Enfield in history. Carrying on the Bullet's legacy, this new bike may look like its from the 1960s(and we love that fact so much), but it packs technology which is oh-so 21st century. By price and performance, it also competes with the Pulsar 200NS, the KTM Duke 200, the Yamaha R15 and the CBR150R, though its buyers will be of a completely different type.





For those who want it all. The power, the fuel efficiency, the reliability and simple, yet drop dead gorgeous classic styling. The classic turns heads not because it wants to but because it can’t help it. You will appreciate the beat not just for the music it creates but also for the muted feeling of strength and power that it signifies. The motto, "made like a gun, goes like a bullet", can't be more apt for this machine.





The view is simply better when you are astride a Royal Enfield Classic 500 – whether moving or still. Nothing more to be said.




Engine-
Type-Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark
Displacement-499cc/350cc
Bore x stroke-84mm x 90mm/70mm x 90mm
Compression Ratio-8.5:1


Maximum Power-27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm/19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque-41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm/28 nm @ 4000 rpm
Ignition System-Digital Electronic Ignition/ Transistorised Coil Ignition.
Clutch-Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox-5 Speed Constant Mesh
Lubrication-Wet sump
Engine Oil-15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Fuel Supply-Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection/ UCAL 29mm, Constant Vaccum Carburettor.
Air Cleaner-Paper Element
Engine Start-Electric/Kick



Mileage-
30-35 kmpl/40-45 kmpl

Chassis-
Type-Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front suspension-Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear suspension-Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel

Brakes and Suspension-
Tyres Fr.-90/90 - 19(Domestic), 90/90 - 18(Export)
Tyres Rr.-120/80 - 18(Domestic), 110/80 - 18(Export)
Brakes Front-280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Brakes Rear-153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding





Dimensions-
Wheelbase-1360 mm
Ground Clearance-135 mm
Length-2140 mm
Width-790 mm
Height-1090 mm
Kerb Weight-190 Kg (with 90% Fuel & Oil)Fuel Capacity13.5 Ltr

                                                             


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