ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORCYCLES

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...

Royal Enfield One Ride 2012

if you are an RE fan, you can join the celebrations by taking to the road on your loved RE. In this inaugural year, the day would fall on the 1st of April. RE also encourages you to share your ride story wih them at the end of the day. ...

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

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. , ...

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."

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.

Royal Enfield Rider Mania 2010

The biggest biker bash in the country is courtesy Royal Enfield, and hundreds of zany Enfielders. Here's what the 2010 edition of the Royal Enfield Rider Mania was all about....

Royal Enfield Tour of Bhutan 2012 : registration opens !!

Ride across the border on yet another mesmerising, adventurous and challenging ride with your Royal Enfield motorcycle on the Royal Enfield Tour of Bhutan.

'Handcrafted in Chennai'

Royal Enfield announces the release of a new ad film created and produced by Wieden+Kennedy, Delhi...

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. ...

Gurgaon gets a new address for Royal Enfield enthusiasts to begin their Trip !!

Manzil Motors, the new dealership opened at Bata Chowk in Gurgaon with its thematically designed showroom definitely would come across as a haven for Royal Enfield enthusiasts for whom adventure and leisure motorcycling is an integral part of their lifestyle.

Large posters depicting various Royal Enfield motorcycles against the backdrop of some of the most interesting places to see while on the Royal Enfield marquee rides adorn the walls of this showroom and little bits of trivia about each of the rides define the strong culture that Royal Enfield supports and promotes. Having a total area of the showroom-3000 sq ft this showroom has on display the latest line up of Royal Enfield motorcycles also available for test rides for the customers here. This fully air-conditioned showroom with its comfortable customers’ lounge and appropriate music which blends well with what Royal Enfield stands for surely makes even waiting here an experience that makes a customer feel one with the marque.

An additional 4200 sq ft of area which houses the service station area has 6 pneumatic bays and 3 manual bays and have a capacity to add 8 more bays in case of urgent requirements.. Promising a pick up & drop facility for motorcycles for their service as well as on-call breakdown emergency services and the flexibility of working over extended hours to cater to working professionals across 7 days a week, this showroom is all equipped with all means that it takes to meet the ever rising expectations of the customer. There is also the provision of an additional quick service bay where a motorcycle can be attended to for minor repairs and work and would not interfere with the other elaborate setup of the service station area.

The man at the helm Mr Puneet Gaur is a graduate in Foreign Trade – Practices & Procedure from Delhi University and a Post Graduate Diploma holder in Supply Chain Management from IMT Ghaziabad. Apart from his professional interests in Royal Enfield he also has a very personal connection with the legendary motorcycle, owning a Thunderbird Twinspark himself which he regularly rides and takes out to explore the highways. Having faced some issues in ensuring his motorcycle gets the much needed attention when required in Gurgaon he understands what it means to have a setup for attending to these motorcycles in this region.

Source : www.Royalenfield.com

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Royal Enfield's Tour of Bhutan was flagged off from Siliguri early on May 5. Over 30 riders on their Royal Enfield motorcycles were flagged off amidst much fanfare as they rode out into the eastern Himalayas.

The Darjeeling Enfielders, a local Royal Enfield enthusiasts club turned up in strength to show their solidarity towards fellow Royal Enfield riders.

The riders shall be riding out from Siliguri to Mirik, and further into Darjeeling and shall be crossing over into Sikkim tomorrow with their first halt at Pelling.

The Tour is led by experienced riders from Royal Enfield who will guide the other riders about tricks of riding across such challenging terrain over the 10 days of journey.

This is the first time that Royal Enfield has gone to Bhutan and the second time that they have gone international, with the first international ride being to Nepal last year.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

A legendary motorcycle with a massive fan following, Royal Enfield started their journey in India back in 1956, when the first Bullet was assembled under license from the original Royal Enfield company based in Redditch, England. 57 year down the line, the same factory in Chennai, where the first Bullet was manufactured, is now the only Royal Enfield manufacturing unit in the world.

Royal Enfield Bullet sales haven't suffered a setback despite the shaky global economic situation. Only recently, Royal Enfield has announced that it's going to invest 30 million this financial year in order to upgrade their technology and double output. This will help them tackle long waiting period. This will churn out increased volumes and help the company meet global as well as domestic demand of their classic motorcycles.

Last year, Royal Enfield's factory manufactured 74,600 motorcycles, an increase in output by 40%. Mr Venki Padmanaban, CEO, Royal Enfield Motors, said, "Paradoxically, the more we make the more we appear to be falling behind. Only when the new plant kicks in fully next year will we be able to fully address the waiting periods."

This year Bullet celebrates its 80th anniversary. Comparing Royal Enfield with Harley Davidson, Mr George Koshy, a 35 year old who owns 4 Royal Enfield Motorcycles, says, "If you want to ride for the heart, you ride the Bullet. If you want to ride for performance you ride the Harley."

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Royal Enfield is all set to celebrate Bullet’s 80th anniversary in the month of June. The company is planning to celebrate this on 23rd and 24th June at the Watsonian-Squire works in Blockley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The company will celebrate this event by showing latest models and offering test rides on the same.

Royal Enfield Bullet has been the longest running production motorcycles in the world. It was originally made at Redditch in 1932 and ever since has been a remarkable machine which has seen tremendous success in the past 80 years of its existence.

Bullet was first manufactured in UK in 1932 while production ceased in 1962. Meanwhile, Royal Enfield had started a unit in Chennai, India back in 1955, which operates till date. The plant continues production till date and last year they sold 70,000bikes with a maximum number of them being Bullets.

The celebrations are set to take place at the Watsonian-Squire works in Blockley, Gloucestershire, with free entry to all and test rides on the 'latest' models available provided you've brought both parts of your driving license and some riding kit. See www.royal-enfield.com for updates.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Royal Enfield’s flagship Classic series has been upgraded with the introduction of two limited edition bikes – the Classic Chrome and Desert Storm. The Classic series has been a runaway success story for Royal Enfield since its launch in November 2009, its sales far surpassing the Chennai-based manufacturer’s expectations. With demand far outstripping supply, the veteran motorcycle maker has increased capacity substantially but Enfield aficionados continue to have to bear a long waiting period.

Configuration and make up :

Royal enfield Desert Storm as the name suggests comes with sand colored paint.The Desert Storm draws inspiration from the World War era, with its bold, macho sand colour scheme. The matt finish paint job, with the Royal Enfield monogram on the tank and the thigh pads, portray the same strength and grit that of a true veteran. The authentic styling features on this ride comprise wide mud guards, an oval tool box, a single spring saddle seat and a unique tail lamp. Besides, there’s also the trademark Royal Enfield tiger lamp that further enhances this bike’s appearance.

The Royal Enfield Desert Storm 500 is powered by same 500cc single cylinder engine which comes loaded with classic 500 or C5 and the refined engine is added with lots of technological goodies. Its 500cc engine is Unit Construction Engine (UCE) that depends on fuel injection rather than a carburetor. UCE means there is an integrated assembly for gearbox, clutch and the engine, this reduces the friction happening from movable parts and this lowers the transmission losses. To retain its classic look the engine looks borrowed from the post World War II period, but it uses the latest technology. The engine is with electronic fuel injection system that keeps working on to get the best possible mixture of air and fuel depending on ride condition and speed levels. Thus the Royal Enfield Classic 500 is in its best mode at the cruising speed of 100kmph without worrying for fuel efficiency.

The looks and the styling of the Royal Enfield Classic 500 in India cues to the J2 a Royal Enfield model from the early fifties. Also the classic green colour on the 500 reminds highest development in the British motorcycling era. According to the company the green colour also reflects company’s commitment towards greener environment.

Every single detailing from its well design front and rear fenders, exhausts fins, oval tool, its fuel tank, headlight cap to its split seats spring saddled, every thing seems taken from post World War II period. And if not its body frame, air-cooled engine and body paints confirms that the ride is surly a classic to roam around in the 21 century.

When Royal Enfield brought the Thunderbird it gave vibes that the company is moving away from its original design. But with the launch of the Royal Enfield Classic 500 in India we all got our Bullet back.

Engine and Performance :

The Desert storm is based on the same platform as the RE Classic and is also loaded with the same 500cc Twin Spark unit construction engine. The long stroke mill, which is powered by a Japanese-made Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, can churn out a good 27.2 bhp of power at 5,250 rpm and 41.3 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. Owing to this, the Classic’s pick-up is really something for a 187 kg bike and it seems like the Enfield can sustain speeds for long durations of time without the engine stuttering or tiring.

The Bullet finally lives up to the reputation of its tagline "Built Like a Gun, Goes like a Bullet". After dispatching nought to sixty in under five seconds, you'll be hurtling past the ton mark in just over 10 seconds (if you keep her pinned that is). Its top speed is about 130kph, with 140 being registered on the analog speedometer.

There is plenty of torque everywhere in the rev range and the plenteous torque is what this motorcycle is all about. The vibes though, make their presence felt at two points of the rev range. The first set is at speeds of around 60kph, where the typical single cylinder resonance tingles your palms. The next is at the top of the rev range at about 120kph, after which the engine smooths down near the top speed. An appealing factor of the Desert Storm is that the throttle response is crisp and gives a Japanese bike feel, all credit to the fuel injection system that brings a modicum of modernity to what is otherwise a retro looking motorcycle. The thump though is subdued by the long Bazooka exhaust. Naturally, the shorter bottle muffler is what will be the first accessory that Desert Storm owners would resort to and that takes care of the all important thump.

Ride and Handling :

Handling is always a fun factor on Bullets and the Royal Enfield Desert Storm in India is no exception. New electricals, switchgear, electrical self-start, combined engine and gearbox parts, EFI and even more rigid components like the new front forks, make the new Desert Storm as reliable and refined as any in the segment.

A clean response throughout while revving is what Royal Enfield has engineered into this motorcycle after some jerking concerns on the first few batches of Classic 500s.

The new front fork suspensions have been modified compared to the older Classic model to improve rigidity and provide more refined handling. The result is that the Desert Storm also offers much better riding comfort and enhanced braking. There is no feeling of pitchy or late reacting brake performance. Minor adjustments to the rake and trail of the front suspension provide comfortable handling especially on bumpy roads.

Coming to the key element of the ride, the Desert Storm is clearly the upgraded version of the older classic bearing the spring saddle seats and Bullet fans will love it. Zipping through a traffic bottleneck in the city has been never easy with a big Bullet, but the Classic variants manage to do just that. The gearshifts are smooth, with false neutrals being almost non-existent.

Mileage / Fuel economy -

As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the Desert storm returned 38 kmpl in-town runs and 46 kmpl on the highways riding at 60 kmph. A 42 kmpl overall mark is terrific by any stretch of the imagination but this is the real world we are talking of and it equates to a 567 km range using the bike's 13.5-litre petrol tank.

Price :

Royal Enfield Desert storm 500 price in India settles at Rs 1.58-1.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). It’s the best set of wheels you can get after paying for that price tag, total valve for money.

Royal Enfield Desert storm 500 EFI Specifications:

Dimensions
Engine	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air cooled, and Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement	499 CC
Bore x Stroke	84 mm x 90 mm
Maximum Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed (left foot gear shift)
Ignition	Digital Electronic Ignition
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Width	800 mm
Wheel Base	1370 mm
Length	2180 mm
Height	1080 mm
Seat Height/ Saddle Height	800 mm
Tyres
Front	90/90 - 19
Rear	120/80 - 18
Electricals
Electrical System	12 Volts - DC
Head lamp	60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN
Battery	14 AH
Tail Lamp	21/5 W
E-Start Starter Motor	0.9 KW, DENSO
Brakes
Front	280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Rear	Foot Operated 153 mm Single Lead Internal Expanding
Maximum Speed
Speed	130 Kmph
Suspension
Front	Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm
Rear	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel
Vehicle
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5±1 ltr
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1
Air Cleaner	Paper Element
Engine Oil Grade / Qty	15W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Weight(Kerb)	187 Kg (with 90% fuel & oil)

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Saturday, April 7, 2012

The FIRST Sunday of April is celebrated as the Royal Enfield 'ONE RIDE' all over the world where Royal Enfield actively encourage all Royal Enfield owners/riders to take their motorcycles and ride out with us. This is a day when you know that the world rides with you in every country and every city where there is a Royal Enfield enthusiast.

The main aim of this event is to bring out the love Enfield owners have for their bike. One Ride event is one wherein the bikers can start journey from anywhere at their wish but Royal Enfield wants the participants to start the journey from their Brand stores, Dealerships, Distributors or Service stations or end at them. You would be given special ‘One Ride’ memorabilia (stickers) for being part of this celebration.

Whether you have been actively following your passion for riding or whether your bike has been parked in the garage for months, this is the day to ride. This is a ride for unity/brotherhood amongst all Royal Enfield riders across the world. On this day all over the world don’t just watch the roads vociferate with the distinct thump of Royal Enfield motorcycles, but join in the celebrations by signing up for the ride in your city or starting one of your own.

There is no format for this ride; no route, no duration, no destination. Only you, your Royal Enfield and the passion in your soul. Just get a breath of fresh air round the block or start a world tour. It’s all up to you. Make sure you wear proper riding gear and helmets on this ride laying emphasis on safety while pursuing the romance of motorcycling along with your fellow Royal Enfield riders. With pleasant weather to ride all over the world, it is highly recommended for all Royal Enfield riders to take their motorcycles and ride out together on this day.

You can look up all the various ONE RIDE’s happening all over the world here: http://www.royalenfield.com/rides/rides.aspx

For more information on finding a ONE RIDE that’s happening in your area or starting one by yourself please send an email to oneride@royalenfield.com.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORCYCLES

ART OF MOTORCYCLING

Royal Enfield One Ride 2012

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm 500

ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET CLASSIC REVIEW

Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500 launched

Bullet C5 Military

Royal Enfield Rider Mania 2010

Royal Enfield Tour of Bhutan 2012 : registration opens !!

'Handcrafted in Chennai'

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

classic 500 review

Cleaning your Royal Enfield

EFI Made Easy

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Gurgaon gets a new address for Royal Enfield enthusiasts to begin their Trip !!

Royal Enfield`s Tour of Bhutan flagged off today !!

Royal Enfield registers 40 percent growth rate in 2011, invests $30 million to double output

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Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm Review

Royal Enfield One Ride 2012 - Thumper's Day Out !!

Show your Love for Royal Enfield !!

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