Royal Enfield Launches Bullet 500

The new Bullet 500 is essentially the motorcycle with the timeless iconic handcrafted design of the legendary Bullet now powered with a solid 500 cc Unit Construction Engine with Twinspark ignition for better combustion, superior power delivery and improved fuel economy. Now technologically equipped with modern advances in engineering this motorcycle still maintains its impeccable lineage it has withheld for decades altogether. The iconic Bullet is now available in an all new shade of Forest Green with the same aristocratic livery pinstriping now in a silver finish symbolic of automotive royalty.

Royal Enfield today web launched its new Bullet 500 Forest Green. The new 500 features spectacular retro looks with replacement to fuel injection unlike other 500cc variants with carburettor for its Unit Construction Engine (UCE) in 500 Forest Green. The bike gives out 26.1 bhp with a maximum torque of 40.9 Nm @ 3800 rpm. The new shade certainly does look retro, but overall the variant is similar to the Bullet 500 EFI. 

500cc Forest Green got the Long Traditional twin seat contoured to suit rider posture and comfort as well as pillion comfort on long rides with all new PILLION-GRAB Rail as aesthetically designed with Cusion End. The 13.5L fuel tank consists of traditional Royal Enfield winged badge with bot Silver and Gold dual tone lovery.

The 19” wheels for MRF Zapper tyres for amazing grip on roads. Prices could be around 1.45L.

Let's check out some of the features of Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc Forest Green:

     500cc ENGINE

      POWERFUL SINGLE CYLINDER, 4-STROKE, TWINSPARK, AIR-COOLED, 500

      ENGINE

    LEGENDARY WINGED BADGE ON TANK NOW

    RE-DESIGNED

     THE LEGENDARY ROYAL ENFIELD WINGED BADGE NOW IN SPECIAL SILVER AND

     GOLD DUAL TONE LIVERY SIGNIFICANT OF THE LEGENDARY ICONIC AURA OF THIS

     MARQUE

   DISCBRAKES

     280MM DISC BRAKES WITH 2 PISTON CALIPERS FOR THE ASSURING STOPPING

     POWER

   ELECTRIC START
     ONE TOUCH ELECTRIC STARTER FOR EASE

   TAIL LAMP
     VINTAGETAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY FEAR\TURES A CLASSIC DESIGN

    NEW COLOUR
      A BRAND NEW COLOUR FOREST GREEN ENHANCING THE CLASSIC LOOKS OF THE 
      MOTORCYCLE ADDING REGALE TO THE FLOWING LINES AND PROPORTIONS

    SEAT
      THE LONG TRADITIONAL TWIN SEAT CONTOURED TO SUIT RIDER POSTURE AND
      COMFORT AS WELL AS PILLION COMFORT ON LONG RIDES

    NEW PILLION-GRAB RAIL
      AS AESTHETICALLY DESIGNED NEW PILLION GRAB-RAIL WITH CUSION END

    HEAD LAMP-TIGER EYES
     THE HEADLAMP CASING FEATURES THE SIGNATURE TWIN PILOT LIGHT KNOWN AS
     'TIGER EYE LAMPS' FOR THAT BULLET LOOK. THE HEADLAMP IS TRADITIONAL BUT
      WITH A POWERFUL HALOGEN BULB TO PROVIDE GOOD ILLUMINATION.

   19 INCH WHEELS
     19 INCH SHOD WITH NEW MRF ZAPPER TYRES FOR STAB SURE SHOT GRIP ON
      ROADS 

ENGINE

Type	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Aircooled
Displacement	499cc
Bore x stroke	84mm x 90mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Maximum Power	26.1 bhp @ 5100 rpm
Maximum Torque	40.9 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Ignition System	TCI Unit, Multi curve
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	5 Speed Constant Mesh
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	Oil 15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Fuel Supply	Carburettor with throttle position sensor
Air Cleaner	Corrugated Paper Element
Engine Start	Electric/Kick

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Type	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front suspension	Telescopic, 130mm travel
Rear suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers, 80mm travel

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase	1370 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Length	2140 mm
Width	810 mm (Without Mirror)
Height	1110 mm (Without Mirror)
Kerb Weight (with 90% Fuel )	193 Kg
Fuel Capacity	13.5 Ltr

BRAKES & TYRES

Tyres Fr.	90/90 – 19
Tyres Rr.	120/80 – 18
Brakes Front	280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Brakes Rear	153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding

ELECTRICALS

Electrical System	12 volt – DC
Battery	12 volt, 14 Ah
Head Lamp	60/55 W, HALOG
Tail lamp	12V, 21W/5W

Visit Royal Enfield Website for 360 degree view and more: http://royalenfield.com/bullet500/



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FRIENDS vs. BIKER FRIENDS

FRIENDS: Never ask for food.
BIKER FRIENDS: Are the reason you have no food.

FRIENDS: Will say "hello".
BIKER FRIENDS: Will give you a big hug and a kiss.

FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr. and Mrs.
BIKER FRIENDS: Call your parents mom and dad.

FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.
BIKER FRIENDS: Cry with you.

FRIENDS: Will eat at your dinner table and leave.
BIKER FRIENDS: Will spend hours there, talking, laughing and just being together.

FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back.
BIKER FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget it's yours.

FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.
BIKER FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you.

FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that's what the crowd is doing.
BIKER FRIENDS: Will kick the whole crowds' ••• that left you.

FRIENDS: Would knock on your door.
BIKER FRIENDS: Walk right in and say, "I'm home!".

FRIENDS: Are for a while.
BIKER FRIENDS: Are for life.

FRIENDS: Will ignore this.
BIKER FRIENDS: Will forward this.

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Thunderbird 500: Royal Enfield Targetting IT Professionals

Royal Enfield recently said it was targetting IT professionals in the leading metros and various cities for its new launch-- Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500.

'The 20-30 age group people are our main customers. We are selling the bikes mainly in metros and cities likes Hyderabad, Bangalore, Thiruvanantahpuram and Kochi where there is a large IT crowd', Shaji Koshy, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Royal Enfield said.

He was talking to reporters here after launching the bikes in the Kerala market.

"Thunderbird 500 is poised to enhance the pleasure of leisure motocycling amongst tourist enthusiasts with a powerful 500 cc unit engine, 27.2 bhp power output being fed through an electronic fuel injection system and 41.3 Nm torque built in for very accessible power", he said.

The company was looking at new markets like Sri Lanka which has just opened up for the 450 cc bikes, he said.

Last year, Royal Enfield entered the Brazilian and Colombian markets and presently exports to at least 40 countries. This includes 600 bikes a month to US and 500 units to Europe.

On the Kerala market, he said as compared to sales of 300 bikes a month in the state three years ago, the company was now were selling 700 bikes a month.

Countrywide, Royal Enfield sold 75,000 bikes in 2011, he said adding the company was looking at sales touching over one lakh units.

While the Thunderbird 500 is available at Rs 1,82,539 (on road price in Kochi, the Thunderbird 350 is available at Rs 1,35,408 (on road price in Kochi).

Royal Enfield's domestic line up includes the Bullet 350, Electra, Classic 350, Classic 500, Classic Chrome and Desert Storm.

Source(s): http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/auto/two-wheelers/thunderbird-500-new-bike-from-royal-enfield-stable-to-woo-it-professionals/articleshow/16850679.cms

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Royal Enfield Launches Thunderbird 500

Royal Enfield on Thursday launched its Thunderbird 500, which, it says, would enhance the pleasure of leisure motorcycling.

The motorcycle is now powered with 499cc Unit Construction Engine and 27.2 bhp, 41.3Nm single cylinder engine is a straight lift from the Classic 500 and gives better performance and cruising ability at the same time returning decent fuel efficiency as well. 

The Thunderbird 500 is now having innovative features like projector head lamp, LED tail lamp, daytime running lights , digital trip meter,  split seat and a blackened engine, the main ignition lock also functions as a central steering lock. The Thunderbird 500 also sports a major upgrade in terms of its mechanicals  that ensure safety of both the rider and the bike.

The bike also gets fatter front forks and all-new swingarm and a 240mm disc brake at the rear along with a 280mm disc in the front. Ground clearance has been increased to 140mm while the overall height of the bike has dropped by 5mm. Now it has 18-inch rear wheel size along with a 19-inch front tyre. The Thunderbird 500 also features a bigger 20-litre fuel tank and will be available in two shades of black.

They haven't just plonked in a larger engine and called it a day though, the whole bike gets a significant overhaul along with a new heart. 

The new Thunderbird, targeted at the highway cruising buffs, are priced at Rs 1,82,571 (on road Mumbai for the 500 cc) and Rs 1,43,346 (350 cc).

Senior Vice-President for Sales and Marketing, Shaji Koshy said “the company has already got 100 bookings within hours of launch, 50 from Mumbai alone.”

“With the launch of the Thunderbird 500 with its unique 360-degree design language and its higher powered engine, we have again upped the ante in leisure motorcycling. We have been selling around 1,000 units per month of the Thunderbird 350 and we expect this number to rise significantly with these two products,” said Siddhartha Lal, MD & CEO, Eicher Motors, while speaking toThe Hindu.

Royal Enfield claims a total range of 500km now, with the larger tank, so tourers, get ready to get your paws on it.

The Chennai plant would make engines for products assembled at the new plant coming up at Oragadam, near Chennai, said Mr. Lal. It would come up by March 2013.

Last year, Enfield had notched up a full 50 per cent growth in sales to over 75,000 units, Lal said. “The new plant would initially only make Thunderbird bikes and we would have a combined capacity of 150,000 units per annum. However, by 2014-15, this capacity will increase significantly,” he said. The company is investing Rs. 150 crore in the new plant.

Royal enfield is now promising a better service experience with all new technology to be used in servicing the newer models with trained mechanics.

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What is the method or How to improve Royal Enfield Thump?

Q: I have royal enfield electra twinspark uce

2010 model

I removed & changed the bend-pipe.

I have installed the free flow silencer but there is no original thump.

Ans: About 80 % of Enfield buyers do so because they are in love with the sound. However as exhaust emissions get tighter by the day, so do the noise limitations. In order to achieve both and do so comfortably, the modern Enfield has an engine of unit construction (engine & gearbox in one unit).

Right from the design itself, it is supposed to provide more refinement (meaning less noise and vibration). So if the engine itself produces less noise, how can you get the old thump just by changing the silencer ?

Source(s) : https://www.facebook.com/notes/royal-enfield-bullet-club/what-is-the-method-to-improve-royal-enfield-thump/226931344022253

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Guiness World Record Involving Royal Enfields

201 men on 10 Royal Enfields


Largest Motorcycle Pyramid  


WHO: 
Dare Devils Team of the Indian Army Signal Corps 


WHAT: 
201 men on 10 motorcycles 


WHERE: 
Jabalpur, India 


WHEN: 
July 5, 2001 
  
The Dare Devils Team of the Indian Army Signal Corps achieved a motorcycle pyramid consisting of 201 men balanced on 10 motorcycles, on July 5, 2001 at Gowri Shankar Parade Ground, Jabalpur, India. The pyramid travelled a distance of 129 m (424 ft).

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