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Royal Enfield Classic Launched In India

rajiv — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:29:16 +0000

The Royal Enfield Bullet has for decades been the byword for rugged, refined cool and a bike handcrafted to perfection. The Bullet Classic was unveiled by Royal Enfield at Intermot exhibition in Germany. They have already launched this mouthwatering classic version of its legendary motorcycle abroad. Bullet Classic was first launched in Germany followed by European launch. But for India Royal Enfield has removed the "Bullet" tag from the name and it is going to be sold as "Royal Enfield Classic" for Indian Market.

The Classic 500 is powered by a 499cc, single cylinder engine which generates maximum power of 27.2 Bhp at 5250 rpm and peak torque of 41.3 Nm at 4000 rpm. And the Classic 350 is powered by a 346cc engine from Thunderbird Twinspark which generates 19.8 Bhp of maximum power at 5250 rpm with 28 Nm of maximum torque to price it competitively in a range of 85-90000 rupees. What is really new in the Royal Enfield Classic is a UCE (Unit Construction Engine). In the Royal Enfield Classic's engine, the clutch and gearbox are situated outside, they are both integrated into the crankcase. Royal Enfield claims that the UCE construction gives the Classic less moving parts, less transmission loss and less maintenance issues.

[Via: Bikes India]

Bajaj Pulsar 350 Launch By 2012

rajiv — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:27:08 +0000

Bajaj Auto is half way through the development of a 350cc Bajaj Pulsar scheduled for commercial launch by 2012. The fastest iteration of the Pulsar is expected to come with liquid cooling but Bajaj engineers are finding it tough to design a effective cooling system, which is essential for such a high capacity powerplant.

The reason for using an oil cooled system over a water cooled system is the saving in space and weight. Lesser weight will help in better performance and mileage. The 350cc engine platform would be used in various variants and will help Bajaj to foray into the premium motorcycle segment in many countries including India.

[Via: motorbeam]

Royal enfield to launch new Machismo with Twinspark

rajiv — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:44:07 +0000

Following the Thunderbird Twinspark , Royal Enfield is all set to launch the twinspark variant of its 350cc Machismo . The new UCE engine first seen in Thunderbird twinspark will be fitted in the new machismo twinsparkRoyal Enfield new Machismo Twinspark will feature badges of twinspark over the body panels but other than that there will be no visible changes to distinguish.

[Via: vicky]

Royal Enfield raise prices of its models…..

rajiv — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:35:15 +0000

Following other two wheeler majors, cult bike maker Royal Enfield today hiked the prices of its three models - Standard 350, Machismo 350 and Machismo 500.

The price of Standard 350 is raised by almost Rs 2000, the bike now costs Rs 69,354 (in Chennai) and would cost Rs 71,270 after the hike, in Mumbai,it would cost Rs 70,451 (current price Rs 68,535), in Kolkata Rs 70,792 (current price Rs 68,876), Delhi Rs 70,567 (Rs 68,651).

The price of Machismo 350 is gone up by almost Rs 2000, the bike which costs Rs 90,089 would cost Rs 92,005 in Chennai after the hike.In Mumbai it would be hiked from Rs 90,697 to Rs 92,613, in Kolkata from Rs 89,626 to Rs 91,542 and in New Delhi from Rs 89,908 to Rs 91,824.

The price od Machismo 500 is also raised by almost Rs2100, is expected to increase from Rs 99,891 to Rs 1,02,062 in Chennai,from Rs 1,000,499 to Rs 1,02,670 in Mumbai, from Rs 99,430 to Rs 1,01,601 in Kolkata and in New Delhi from Rs 99,711 to Rs 1,01,882.

The price hikes of all these models will come to effect from September 1st.