ART OF MOTORCYCLING

On the weekend of March 13th/14th, W+K Exp will host a two-day exhibition that celebrates The Art of Motorcycling. Motorcycle exhibits will range from the brand new Classic 500 to an exotic variety of customized Enfields from all over India...
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NH7 Weekender music festival 2012

The NH7 Weekender is the happiest music festival around, and it is back to Pune with more than 60 bands performing live across 6 stages on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of November, 2012 at the Amanora Park Town.
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Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm 500

The Classic Desert Storm comes to you with a “sand” paint scheme reminiscent of the war era, a time when Royal Enfield motorcycles proved their capabilities and battle worthiness by impeccable service to soldiers in harsh conditions of the desert
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ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET CLASSIC REVIEW

It is a blend of post world war II motorcycle and gen next bike. Several things remained the same as a vintage motorcycle such as 'Roar of engine', deep and wide design of front and rear fender, covered headlamp, seating, fuel tank, silencer, spoke wheels, tail lamp and air filer box. , ...
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Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500 launched

The Royal Enfield Classic Chrome is based on the Classic 500 with a rather generous dose of chrome on it. Like the Classic 500, the new Classic Chrome retains the quintessential classic British styling of the 1950s: simple, harmonious, well proportioned."
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Bullet C5 Military

The iconic Bullet has seen extended duty on several fronts and is now a prize for military enthusiasts and collectors the world over.
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Royal Enfield Rider Mania 2010

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Royal Enfield Tour of Nepal 2012!!

The second edition of the Royal Enfield Tour of Nepal Royal Enfield rides into the land of the mystical Buddha and the brave Gurkha warriors: Ride across the border for the 12 day Tour of Nepal this September
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

The all new Royal Enfield Thunderbird now with a powerful 500 cc engine, a 20 litre tank, digital meter console, LED tail lamps and in three striking shades of black gives a new definition to Highway cruising. ...
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    Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Launched



    Royal Enfield, has launched its popular motorcycle Bullet with a new 500cc engine, in a new shade, called Forest Green along with some updates.

    In terms of design, the Bullet 500 retains all the basic design elements of a true-blue Bullet but gets additions like new pillion grab-rail with a cushion end, all new pilot lamps which Royal Enfield calls “Tiger Lamps” and old-school-inspired classic tail lamps. The new bike also gets the Royal Enfield Winged badge which has been finished in a gold and silver livery to complete the vintage look of the bike. For better stability and a meaty stance, the bikes gets 19-inch rims up front which are shod with 280mm disc brakes. 

    Powering the beast is the same 499cc mill as found on the Classic 500 though Royal Enfield has dropped fuel-injection from it (as rumoured earlier). The four-stroke, twinspark, air-cooled engine pumps out 26.4PS @ 5,100rpm and torque of 40.9Nm @ 3,800rpm. Power is transmitted via a five-speed gearbox and the bike gets electric starter as standard. Royal Enfield has dropped the fuel-injection because a lot of traditional Bullet followers felt it was comparatively unreliable and also the engine didn’t feel the same in contrast to the carburetted version. Royal Enfield haven’t revealed prices yet but it is speculated to be priced lesser than the fuel-injected 500.

    The latest offering from Royal Enfield came as a surprise for many Bullet lovers as they were expecting company's much-anticipated Cafe Racer. However the new bike too does not disappoint its loyal customers.

    Royal Enfield, a name which is celebrated for its Bullets, will offer the brand new bike in a new green colour and is expected to roll out the Bullet in coming months. There is no information available regarding the pricing of the new Bullet.

    Initially, the new model Bullet will be available only in the major markets of Royal Enfield like Punjab and Kerala.

    The much-awaited bike Cafe Racer, which is powered by a 535cc engine, is reportedly gearing for launch by the end of this year. It is expected to generate more power and torque than the company's Thunderbird and Classic. The company is yet to reveal the pricing of this model for India. As per earlier rumours, the model is likely to fall in the bracket of ₹2 lakhs.



    Monday, April 15, 2013
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    New carburetted Royal Enfield Bullet 500 India launch expected



    If you could recollect, we had posted spy shots of a group of Royal Enfield motorcycles on their ARAI test run through the streets of Pune. With visually no difference whatsoever in the existing lineup of the Classic range and the test mules, we were wondering as to what was cooking at the Royal Enfield headquarters. The best we could assume was that Royal Enfield might be testing a carbureted and cheaper variant of the Classic 500.

    Royal Enfield has released a teaser banner of the new and upcoming Bullet 500 on its website. The teaser shows a simple and classic Bullet design, with a new Forest Green body colour, which is placed between the Sea Green offered with the Classic 500 in India and the Battle Green that is on offer in international markets. Royal Enfield is reintroducing the Bullet 500 name after a decade, when the 24 PS AVL-engined Machismo 500 replaced the earlier model. Since then we have been offered the Classic 500 powered by a 27.5 PS engine. The exact launch date for the new Bullet 500 has not been confirmed. Royal Enfield followers who wished for a Bullet in typical vintage green shade would be the most happiest as Royal Enfield plans to introduce the motorcycle in forest green colour.

    It is expected that the Bullet 500 will cost around Rs. 1.4 lakh which is Rs. 20,000/- less than the Classic 500.


    Saturday, March 30, 2013
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    Royal Enfield Denies 250cc Rumors, Says Cafe-Racer 535 Is the Next Release


    Rumors on the interwebs saw Royal Enfield planning to enter once more in the quarter-liter class with a new motorcycle which was to compete with the similar machines Honda or Bajaj are already selling in India and adjacent markets quite successfully. Learning about this, Royal Enfield themselves squashed the rumor in a very firm manner.


    While 250cc bikes wearing the Royal Enfield have been in production since 1911 through 1967, the company is now focused in bigger displacement bikes, with the smallest being a 350cc model. 

    Even more, Royal Enfield is trying to project a different image, and building up a reputation of solid, very reliable bikes suitable for daily riding, and thus tap into the mainstream sales.

    Royal Enfield adds that the announced Cafe Racer 535 is the only bike which is scheduled to be launched any time soon, and this is an altogether different story. 

    The Cafe Racer 535 will be more powerful than existing half-liter bikes such as the Classic or Thunderbird, will sport new chassis and suspensions and will also have updated exhausts cam shafts and all.



    Thursday, March 28, 2013
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    MotoGB appointed as Royal Enfield`s UK distributor





    Royal Enfield has a new distributor in the United Kingdom. MotoGB takes over from RE's former UK distributor Watsonian Squire with immediate effect. MotoGB also handle other motorcycle brands in UK like Benelli, MV Agusta, Daelim, Keeway and SYM.

    Commenting on the partnership with MotoGB, Shaji Koshy, senior vice president- sales & arketing, Royal Enfield said, In the recent past Royal Enfield has witnessed a huge surge in demand for its motorcycles world over. The company has recorded a growth of over 50% year on year for the last couple of years. United Kingdom is a key market for Royal Enfield apart from being the place of its origin. We are pleased to partner with MotoGB group for such a strategic market. We are confident that with their proven success in the region, our partnership with MotoGB will provide a strong fillip to Royal Enfield's growth curve.



    Monday, March 25, 2013
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    Royal Enfield Classic 500 spied ARAI testing: What could be the changes?




    Recently the RE Classic 500 was caught on camera going through the ARAI Test at Pune. Although by looking at the pictures there does not seem any visible design or styling changes but instead could be some internal changes. There were speculations about a carb version of the Classic 500, but not sure if this is it. Also there are a lot minor issues like oil leaks, heavy vibrations at high speeds, problems in starting in cold weather conditions, poor weld quality and some electrical problems that the owners face.

    Although it’s the love of the RE Classic 500 for which the owners still love their bike and accept it even if there are some flaws in it, well there flaws in everyone, but you don’t stop loving them. RE might have fixed all such small problems in its newer version of the Classic 500. So far all we can do is wait for some more news, but these images do mean that RE is concerned about its owners an want to live up to their expectations otherwise why test bike that are already in the market.

    One thing that we couldn't help but notice, none of the test riders is wearing a helmet, now that`s just not expected from such an esteemed organization like ARAI. Especially when the bikes are tagged, “On Test by ARAI”.

    Lastly, these are just a limited set of speculations we can make at the moment. But we’d like to ask our readers their assumptions about these C500s on the ARAI test. Is there anything apart from the guesses made above that you could think of? Do let us know.

    Image courtesy : Motoroids

    Friday, March 8, 2013
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    How to maintain matte finish paint of your motorcycle - Matte color paint myths busted




    Now that you know how to take care of the matte finish of your Royal Enfield Desert storm, you should also be aware of few matte finish myths that have been circulating for quite some time. Here we go:


    MYTH #1: You can’t protect a matte paint finish
    Busted. While this may have been the case when matte paint first emerged into the automotive marketplace, it certainly is not the case today. At the same time, this myth does make sense if and only if the protection product uses fillers, silicones, or any type of wax. So what’s that mean? It means the only (effective) way to protect matte paint is with a liquid matte paint sealant specifically formulated not to increase the surface’s gloss rating.

    MYTH #2: It’s hard to take care of a matte painted motorcycle
    The problem here is in the wording. If you consider taking care of a “regular” (non-matte) motorcycle hard, then sure, maintaining a matte motorcycle might be tough for you. Chances are if you’re on this blog you care about your motorcycle and how it looks, and with that said, chances are you understand where I’m coming from here. Taking care of a matte painted motorcycle is no more work that properly caring for a glossy motorcycle  By the way, the mere fact that you’ll never be polishing your matte motorcycle makes it that much easier to care for. Matte finishes are way less susceptible to clear coat scratches and swirl marks simply because the matte finish is non-reflective. If you know about the science of scratches, you also know that when there’s no light to reflect off a scratch the human eye has a hard time really seeing it. Myth tackled.

    MYTH #3: Matte paint is just regular paint without a clear coat
    Absolutely not. In rare cases, maybe your aftermarket matte paint job has no clear coat, but if you get it from the factory it definitely will. In fact, it’s actually the clear coat that makes factory matte paint look flat with its microscopic imperfections and “dimples”. If you got your car or motorcycle painted matte in a booth by a third-party, I recommend making sure they put on a matte clear coat over the pigment layer of paint. Without a clear coat your messing with fire.

    MYTH #4: Dish soap is safe to use on matte paint
    Dish soap is formulated to do one thing (unless you use that brand that moisturizes your hands), and that thing is to strip grease and grime off of hard surfaces (ie. plates, glass, etc.). As you now know, you can most certainly protect matte paint – using dish soap to clean the motorcycle will weaken the bond of any sealant or substance on the painted surface of your motorcycle. So in a sense it may not do damage to the paint, but it’s certainly doing more than just cleaning it. Do yourself (and your matte finish) a favor and get a no-shine matte motorcycle wash soap that uses no fillers, no silicone, and won’t strip your matte paint of its layer of protection.

    MYTH #5: Matte paint is super fragile and not at all durable
    Ehhh, not quite. Not sure where this one started from, but I guess everybody speculates on exotic items and that they aren't built to last. Matte paint, if it’s from the manufacturer, is absolutely designed to last the entire life of the motorcycle. Going back to Myth #3, that’s why we put clear coat on our motorcycles– long term protection for the pigment layer of paint. Because most matte paint does in fact use a clear coat layer, the only thing you have to worry about is protecting that clear coat layer with a matte paint sealant.

    MYTH #6: The dealership will know what to do
    If only I had a dime for every instance I've heard this one. Trust me, dealerships are good for just about one thing: selling you a motorcycle and most of them are terrible at doing that. They did not manufacture your motorcycle they are not related to the development company who created the paint, and they definitely don’t read the entire manual before telling you how many miles your motorcycle should go without an oil change. Leave the paint care to professionals who understand the science behind matte paint and not those who only get paid if and when you purchase the motorcycle from them. Face it, most dealerships are trained rigorously to learn how to say say, “yes” no matter the customer’s question. Think about it… does this model have Disc brake? “Yes, for an extra Rs 3,200.” You get my point.

    The bottom line is matte paint needs specific attention. There are things you should know and things you should avoid which will keep your motorcycle retain the factory matte finish. 



    Sunday, December 16, 2012
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