classic 500

With its dusty, post war styling, classic paintjobs, and old school accessories, the Royal Enfield Classic 500 looks like a blast from the past. However, despite its appearance, the motorcycle is equipped with many features from the modern era which help it deliver more than decent ride and handling performances.

At the heart of the Royal Enfield Classic 500 sits a 499 cc, single cylinder, 4 stroke, twinspark engine with Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection which delivers 27.2 Bhp at 5250 rpm and 41.3 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. All this power is kept under control by a five speed constant mesh transmission with wet, multi plate clutch.

The bike’s ride quality is assured by front 35mm telescopic forks (130mm travel) and a rear twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload (80mm travel).

Hit the jump for more information on the Royal Enfield Classic 500.

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Cruisers never go out of style, and that’s true not just for those long-stroke V-twin Harleys. Ask Enfield, which came up with the Thunderbird 350 at the start of the century. Enfield purists didn’t like it very much, but it did bring in new buyers who had not considered the Royal Enfield brand until then.

The second-gen Thunderbird was launched with two engine options – a fuel injected 500cc and a carburetted 350cc. We tested the 500 when it was launched; now we got our hands on the 350, Enfield’s bread-and-butter model.

It looks exactly like the 500, and the design is an evolutionary change over the previous-gen TB. It’s well proportioned and the fuel tank gels well with the rest of the bodywork, unlike the first-gen bike. The projector headlamp and five-bar LED tail lamp give this TB some character. For colour options, there are three kinds of black to chose from: matt, gloss and twilight (black with a blue hue).

Very much like the 500 so far, but when you set off from a red light, the distinction starts becoming clear. The 350 doesn’t leave traffic behind as easily as the 500. Which is not to say the 350cc motor lacks power. On paper, it makes 19.8bhp and 28Nm, which is more than enough for city as well as highway riding. At cruising speeds, the 350 comfortably hums along at 80kph. Vibrations are minimal and the engine sounds stress-free. Wring the throttle further and you’ll come close to 120kph.

The five-speed gearbox is smooth and trouble-free, but it did hit false neutral on two or three occasions on our 250km-long test ride. The higher ratios have been designed with touring in mind. This also ensures the engine sips rather than gulps fuel from the 20ltr tank. In combined city and highway riding, the 350 returned an impressive 32.3kpl – which means the 350 can do close to 650km on one top-up.

Ride has been one of the strengths of the 500, and the 350 is no different. The suspension soaks up most of the bumps and the well padded seat lets you ride for long hours. The redesigned rear swingarm keeps the bike good in a straight line and agile around corners. This is the best handler in the Enfield stable, whether rounding a corner or gunning straight ahead. And thanks to those front and rear disc brakes that come standard, the 350 can scrub off speed as soon as it can gather it. In emergency braking, the bike kept its composure, aided by those grippy MRF Zapper tyres.

After a day of riding the Thunderbird 350 in varied conditions, it was clear the bike can’t compete with the 500 on sheer torque, but whatever power it has, it uses well. It didn’t feel lacking on any other count compared to the more expensive 500, and first-gen TB350 owners will be more than impressed with the new 350.

At Rs 1.45 lakh (on-road Mumbai), it’s Rs 40,000 cheaper than the TB500 while offering the same refinement as its bigger sibling.

The numbers
1cyl, 350cc, 19.8bhp, 28Nm, 5M, 32.3kpl, 120kph, seat height: 775mm, 192kg, Rs 1.45 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

Electra 350 modified..

Enfield electra

The Royal Enfield Bullet Electra Twinspark is vintage looking motorcycle which puts practicality on the first place. Despite its rugged style, the motorcycle offers a pretty comfortable riding position thanks to its slightly raised handlebar and the ergonomically designed seat. In terms of styling the latest Electra still keeps it simple following the lines of the traditional Bullet.

Among the distinctive features offered by the 2013 Royal Enfield Bullet Electra Twinspark you’ll find the modern UCE with heavier crank-shaft, a traditional mudguard with subframe, a pronounced ’Thump’ from exhaust note and the black tank with hand painted pin striping.

The 2013 Royal Enfield Bullet Electra Twinspark is propelled by a single cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark engine with a displacement of 346cc. The engine delivers a maximum output of 19.8 bhp at 5250 rpm and 28 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm.

royal enfield continental GT first ride

For many, fun, practicality, and freedom are the building blocks of motorcycling— and that’s what Royal Enfield entices American motorcyclists with its affordable Continental GT ($5999). This Indian-built bike blends the nostalgic look and feel of a vintage cafe racer with modern features including fuel-injection and disc brakes, offering riders the best of both worlds.

The new-for-2014 Continental GT is a remake of the 1964 original. It’s powered by a beautifully styled and oversized 535cc version of Enfield’s classic air-cooled Single. It sports a simple two-overhead-valve head and breathes through a fuel injection-equipped throttle body and a chrome megaphone-style exhaust. It also gets a lighter flywheel, refined fuel mapping, and a modified air intake box. The engine sips 87-octane gas from a 3.6-gallon fuel tank and fires to life via push button electric start, or manually with a kick-starter. It puts power to pavement through a cable-actuated and oil-bathed clutch, manual five-speed transmission, and chain final drive.

The all-aluminum engine is hung inside a totally revamped chassis developed by Harris Performance Products, a high-end British road racing shop that specializes in chassis and suspension development. The frame is constructed from steel and uses a ‘featherbed’ design in which the main frame tubes are parallel and reinforced to one another.

Helping shield riders from the tarmac is a braced and damping-fixed 41mm fork (4.3-in. of available stroke) and a pair of Italian-sourced and preload adjustable Paioli gas-charged shocks (3.1-in. travel). The GT rolls on a pair of 18-inch wire spoked aluminum wheels shod with tubeless Pirelli Speed Demon rubber (100/90 front, 130/70 rear). Both rims wear a cross-drilled disc brake actuated hydraulically through stainless-steel lines (a noteworthy feature, considering its price point). There’s also a center stand to ease maintenance chores.

Aesthetically the Continental sports a refined look that stays true to its cafe racer roots. We appreciate its authentic and era-correct wasp-style seat, elongated fuel tank with Monza-styled (but non flip-up fuel cap), and the beautifully polished engine and cylinder head cases. It’s a great looking motorcycle in either its red or yellow colorway, and like a nice-fitting black suit, it’s sure to get attention anywhere you go.

With a full tank of fuel, the Continental GT is claimed to weigh 406 pounds but feels even lighter in motion offering the agility of a mini-bike. Yet the riding position isn’t cramped for a six-foot tall rider. The GT’s low seat height (31.5 inches) ensures that virtually any sized rider will be comfortable, offering a sporty but not overly demanding riding pose. In spite of its racing-inspired design the Continental has limited cornering clearance—especially on the port side, as the bottom of the frame kisses asphalt before the footpeg feelers. However, if you can keep from leaning it over too far, the chassis is taut, accurate and has enough potential to put a grin on your face—especially through tighter curves.

Starting the engine is as simple as a push of a button, or if you’re feeling daring, it can be accomplished through one well-timed prod of the kickstarter (make sure the piston is at top dead center, or it could take a few kicks for it to light). There’s also a handlebar-mounted hot start/cylinder decompression lever, but it didn’t seem to make a difference when kicking over the engine, hot or cold. Another oddity, is that the motorcycle can be started even with the kickstand down. Twist the throttle and you’ll be rewarded by a throaty-sounding exhaust note that’s matched well to the overall character of the bike.

Although it’s claimed to pump out 32.5 lb-ft of peak torque (at 4000 rpm) and 29 horsepower at
4100 rpm the engine feels sluggish at any rpm. The limited power it does have comes on smooth and the calibration of the fuel-injection and throttle response is spot-on. Like an old bike, engine vibration through the controls is excessive. If you’re used to riding modern motorcycles it feels extreme. Once you get accustomed to it, it isn’t all that bad and actually complements the riding experience accurately. Still, this isn’t a motorcycle we’d want to ride for more than a couple hours.

The clutch has a feathery light pull and wide engagement point which is a big plus for riders that have limited experience with a manual-style clutch. The gearbox has a short throw between each of its five gears but the ratios are widely spaced from one another, and when paired with the engine’s limited power, makes straight-line acceleration even more mundane. There’s little to complain about in regards to the GT’s braking performance with either brake adept at shedding speed and helping the rider making a safe, controlled stop.

If you’re looking for a fun, little bike to cruise around town on, then this retro-styled Enfield should be top of your list. Although it isn’t the fastest thing on the road, it runs well, looks sharp and offers just enough performance to keep you entertained. And with a price just under six grand it won’t break the bank.

This article is about the defunct British motorcycle and bicycle manufacturer. For the Indian motorcycle manufacturer, see Royal Enfield Motors.

Enfield Cycle Co. Ltd.IndustryMotorcycles, bicycles,lawnmowersSuccessorsRoyal Enfield (India)Founded1893, as Enfield Manufacturing Co. Ltd.Defunct1971HeadquartersRedditch, EnglandKey peopleFounders Albert Eadie and Robert Walker SmithProductsRoyal Enfield Clipper, Crusader, Bullet, Interceptor, WD/RE,Super Meteor

Royal Enfield was the name under which the Enfield Cycle Company mademotorcycles, bicycles, lawnmowers andstationary enginesweapons manufacture is reflected in the logo, a cannon, and their motto "Made like a gun, goes like a bullet". Use of the brand name Royal Enfield was licensed by The Crown in 1890. The originalRedditch, Worcestershire based company was sold to Norton-Villiers-Triumph (NVT) in 1968.

Royal Enfield produced bicycles at its Redditch factory until it closed in early 1967. The company's last new bicycle was the 'Revelation' small wheeler, which was released in 1965.[1]Production of motorcycles ceased in 1970 and the company was dissolved in 1971.[2]

In 1956 Enfield of India started assembling Bullet motorcycles underlicence from UK components, and by 1962 were manufacturing complete bikes. Enfield of India bought the rights to use the Royal Enfield name in 1995. Royal Enfield production, based inTiruvottiyur, Chennai, continues and Royal Enfield is now the oldest motorcycle brand in the world still in production with the Bullet model enjoying the longest motorcycle production run of all time.[3][4] In May 2013 a new assembly facility was started at Oragadam, Chennai.[5]

made like a gun and goes like a BULLET.

 

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