Royal Enfield To Launch Diesel Bike in India
The Royal bikes maker- Royal Enfield is planning to launch diesel bikes in Indian market very soon. The Royal Enfield is reported to fit this diesel engine in its Bullet motorcycle range. The Royal Enfield India had launched 2 bikes named Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 cc and Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 cc; these models are most expected to get the diesel engine.
This is not confirmed by the Royal Enfield but it is expected that upcoming diesel engine bike may be revamped variant of Royal Enfield Classic 500cc or 350cc. Because both the bikes are most popular and flagship models in the market with heavy engine. Both the motorbikes are touching high sales in domestic and overseas market. In India, the Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc is in the waiting period of 8 to 10 months. And the company can get profit of the bikes popularity.
Royal Enfield is also concentrating to increase its base in the market, it has recently re-launched its popular bike Royal Enfield Fury in the overseas market. The bike might be available soon in India. Java was the 1st Indian motorcycle maker which had diesel bikes and got tremendous response from market but due to new emission norms and maintenance cost, the Royal Enfield had stopped the production of the bike in year 1996. Apart from Royal Enfield Bullet, Hero group is also claimed to have diesel engine bike in its stable very soon. The Royal Enfield is reported to equip over 400cc diesel engine in its diesel bikes to be launched in the 4th quarter of the next fiscal.
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 To Be Launched On 4th November
The Royal Enfield Bullet has for decades been the byword for rugged, refined cool and a bike handcrafted to perfection. The Bullet Classic 500 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. It is expected that it is going to be launched in India on 4th November, 2009.
Main Styling Elements Of Bullet Classic 500
- Traditional looking front number plate
- Classic style round headlamp
- Visible steel springs
- Deep-drawn fenders of the rear tire
- 18" Spoke Wheels
- Fuel tank with post war graphics
- Thigh pads and single saddle seat with springs
- Body colored frame
Main Technical Highlights Of Bullet Classic 500:
- 280mm Front Disc brake
- 5-speed Gearbox
- UCE (Unit Construction Engine)
- 27.2 Bhp of Maximum Power
- Peak Torque of 41.3 Nm
- Electronic Fuel Injection System
Though no official launch date and price has been announced for Bullet Classic 500 but it is expected to be launched in India on 4th November, 2009 and is expected to retail for around Rs. 135000.00.
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