Royal Enfield is the world’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer that is still active. Over the years, the vintage styling and feel of Royal Enfield bikes became their USP and a common opinion emerged that concluded Royal Enfield bikes are still ancient! However, they truly have become modern and there are numerous signs of it. What are such ten signs that show that Royal Enfield motorcycles are finally becoming modern? Let’s find out. An all-new parallel-twin engine The all-new transmission and the clutch will be part of an all-new engine from the Royal Enfield brand. Soon, Royal Enfield will launch the Interceptor and the Continental GT 650 that will become the first two modern-age bikes powered by the all-new parallel-twin Royal Enfield engine. The air-cooled engine produces a maximum of 47 Bhp and 52 Nm. This would be the first parallel-twin engine powered bike from Royal Enfield India. A new transmission and clutch Over the years, Royal Enfield increased the number of … [Read more...] about Royal Enfield is finally becoming MODERN: 10 sure-shot signs
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2018 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X and Thunderbird 350X to be launched in India on February 28, 2018
Royal Enfield is set to launch the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X in India on February 28, 2018. The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X had already been spotted at a dealership stockyard at the end of 2017, followed by news of its smaller sibling the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X also being prepared for launch. Both the motorcycles will be available in the bright-coloured tank and blacked-out mechanicals paint jobs. The mechanicals on both the variants will remain the same as the standard Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. Royal Enfield also launched the Himalayan FI Sleet Edition recently. The changes that set the Thunderbird 500X apart from the standard Thunderbird 500 include a new handlebar, single-piece seat, black alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. Alloy wheels make a comeback for the first time on a Royal Enfield since the DX175 Fury in the 1980s. The engine is finished in matte black, as is the exhaust. The Thunderbird … [Read more...] about 2018 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X and Thunderbird 350X to be launched in India on February 28, 2018
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X and Thunderbird 350X to be launched in India on February 22, 2018
Royal Enfield is set to launch the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X in India on February 22, 2018. The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X has already been spotted at a dealership stockyard while the launch of its smaller sibling the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X comes as fresh news. Both the motorcycles will be available in the bright-coloured tank and blacked-out mechanicals paint jobs. The mechanicals on both the variants will remain the same as the standard Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. Royal Enfield also launched the Himalayan FI Sleet Edition recently. The changes that set the Thunderbird 500X apart from the standard Thunderbird 500 include a new handlebar, single-piece seat, black alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. The engine is finished in matte black, as is the exhaust. The Thunderbird 500X also gets bright, contrasting paintwork (red, white, yellow, or blue) and matching rim stripes. Royal Enfield has done away … [Read more...] about Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X and Thunderbird 350X to be launched in India on February 22, 2018
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Testing Starts In India
Royal Enfield starts testing the Interceptor 650 in India and the motorcycle has been spotted without any covers in a plain black shade. While the company hasn’t confirmed on a launch date for the Interceptor 650 as well as the Continental GT 650, we expect both the flagship motorcycles to be launched in India by June this year.Unveiled at EICMA last year, both the motorcycles underpin the same chassis and are powered by the same 648cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled and fuel-injected engine. Mated to a 6-speed gearbox, the powertrain is tuned to produce 47 HP of power and 52 Nm of torque. The Interceptor 650 takes the form of a traditional classic (Street) bike while the Continental GT 650 dons the form of a cafe racer. Though both the motorcycles share the same underpinnings, looks wise, they’re as different as chalk and cheese.The Interceptor 650 gets a tear-drop tank, flat quilted seat, high-set handlebar and an upright riding position while the Continental GT 650 gets a … [Read more...] about Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Testing Starts In India
Royal Enfield To Focus On Quality With 650 Twins
After the glitch in the quality of the Himalayan, Royal Enfield is twice as cautious as it is readying the new 650cc twins – the Continental GT 650 and the Interceptor 650. Unveiled at the 2017 EICMA Motor Show in Milan, the bikes are slated for a launch around April this year in the international markets and are likely to be launched in India later this year.The Himalayan was withdrawn from the Indian market in April last year owing to the engine not being BS4 compliant and mainly due to the overall quality issues of the motorcycle. The latter was also the reason why the Himalayan went on sale quite late in Europe. However, the BS4 and FI version of the Himalayan is on sale in India now, after all the quality issues have been addressed. The automaker realises what’s at stake with the 650cc twins and has gone the extra mile by bringing in improvements in the equipment used in the assembly line and the overall manufacturing process.The company’s new factories have much … [Read more...] about Royal Enfield To Focus On Quality With 650 Twins
Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet Launched, Priced At Rs. 2.12 Lakhs
The Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet has been launched in India with a sticker price of Rs. 2.12 lakhs (on-road, Chennai). The Himalayan Sleet is inspired by the mountains of Himalayas and sports a new colour (camouflaged colour) with patterns of grey and white. The first 500 exclusive Sleet motorcycles will come pre-fitted with the Explorer Kit consisting of powder-coated finish engine guard, two 26-litres water resistant aluminium panniers, off-road style aluminium handlebar with cross brace and handlebar end weights. That said, all this additional kit has been priced at a premium of Rs. 28,000/- over the regular Himalayan FI.Bookings for the Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet have commenced and is possible via online only. If you are an interested buyer, you need to register on the official website, post registration you will be given a unique code to be used on the day of sale (i.e. 30th January). Users again need to login on the day of sale, use the code and make a payment of Rs. 5000/- … [Read more...] about Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet Launched, Priced At Rs. 2.12 Lakhs
Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet launched in India
Very recently, we reported that Royal Enfield (RE) is on the verge of launching a new camouflage colour for the Himalayan. Now, this colour has been launched in India as the limited edition Himalayan Sleet.While the new paint job is the most obvious change, the 500 units of the Sleet model will also come equipped with the Explorer accessory kit, which consists of a host of additions like aluminium panniers, pannier mounting rails, aluminium handlebar with cross-brace and powder-coated engine guard.Those who are interested in the Himalayan Sleet can register on RE’s official website for a booking amount of Rs. 5,000. The limited edition model will be sold on first come first serve basis, and on January 30, RE will announce the first 500 people who have registered for the Sleet, making them eligible to pay the remaining amount and get the bike home.The Himalayan is the first adventure tourer in RE’s lineup, which is powered by a 411cc, single-cylinder engine making 24.5bhp of … [Read more...] about Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet launched in India
Royal Enfield Himalayan Camouflage Edition to be launched on January 12
The Royal Enfield Himalayan will soon available in a new Camouflage Edition paint option in India. Royal Enfield will launch its fuel-injected BS IV-compliant Royal Enfield Himalayan on January 12. This information comes after Royal Enfield uploaded a short animated teaser video of a rider astride a Royal Enfield Himalayan rides up some cliffs with the the text 'Coming January 12' in the background. The cliffs have a geometric pattern, which is incidentally similar to the camouflage paint finish seen on a Royal Enfield Himalayan spied at a dealership. Even the colours used on the cliffs and the camouflage paint on the spied RE Himalayan, shades of grey and white, are the same. This suggests that the bike to Royal Enfield launches on January 12 will be the same. We believe its name may not necessarily be Camouflage Edition, and could something along a mountains and snow theme.There will not be any mechanical changes on this edition from the stock Royal Enfield Himalayan. The Himalayan … [Read more...] about Royal Enfield Himalayan Camouflage Edition to be launched on January 12
Royal Enfield Himalayan to get a new camouflage colour option
Inspired by the snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas, Royal Enfield will introduce a camouflage colour option for the Himalayan. The Himalayan was first introduced in 2016 and has since been offered in only two colour options – Black and White. Initially, the Himalayan was sold with a carburettor with the 411cc, single-cylinder engine, but since the introduction of the new emission norms, Royal Enfield introduced the fuel injection version of the adventure motorcycle in September 2017.Now Royal Enfield has released teaser videos on social media with the message that they will launch a new camouflage colour option on January 12.The Himalayan sports a bare basic, minimalistic style that makes the bike lighter and tougher, prioritising function over form. The engine churns out 24.4bhp and 32Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed transmission. For off-road riding, the Himalayan comes equipped with long-travel suspension at the front and the rear and is bolted to 21-inch front and … [Read more...] about Royal Enfield Himalayan to get a new camouflage colour option
Royal Enfield Himalayan To Get New Colour
Royal Enfield will be launching a new colour option for the Himalayan. The new camouflage-coloured Royal Enfield Himalayan,inspired by the snow capped mountains from where the motorcycle got its name, will be launched in India on January 12th. It has released a teaser video of the same on its social media channels. Until now, the Royal Enfield Himalayan was only offered in white and black colours. Our readers will know that the fuel-injected variant of the Himalayan was launched in September 2017 after the motorcycle was discontinued when the BS-IV emission norms came into effect. The Himalayan holds the distinction of being the first indigenously developed adventure tourer motorcycle to go on sale in India, when it was launched two years back. The new camouflage-coloured Himalayan is expected to be priced similar to the standard colour variant at Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike is now powered by a … [Read more...] about Royal Enfield Himalayan To Get New Colour