There have been quite a few instances of the Bullet catching fire while riding causing a sense of lack of security and safety.
In this video, a Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is seen engulfed in fire on the road. Bullet is arguably the most popular tourer bike in the country. Enthusiastic riders willing to go on long trips to the mountains or across the country often choose the Bullet as their preferred ride. Part of the reason why it is so is that it carries a certain legacy of being a vintage and retro bike. It retains most of its mechanical and design elements from the yesteryears. Its road presence and trademark exhaust note continue to attract new customers even today.
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Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Catches Fire
The video has been uploaded by Bullet Guru on his YouTube channel. He posts content related to Bullets. According to the information in this video, this Bullet was being ridden on the road in Bhubaneshwar when the rider felt the seat heating up. In a hurry, he parked the bike on the road and moved away from the motorcycle after witnessing the fire. The flames were beginning to envelop the bike when he managed to save his life. Moments later, the entire bike was ablaze.
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As seen from the video, the fire department was called. The professionals arrived at the scene with their hoses pointing toward the burning vehicle. They were able to salvage the bike but the rubber and plastic parts including the seats were already destroyed by the fire. Hopefully, the engine and other key mechanical components didn’t suffer much damage. But it does raise the question about the safety of the rider.
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Cause Yet to be Ascertained
The exact reason for this is not known. Going by the looks of the bike, it seems to be an older BS3 or BS4 model. It doesn’t look like there have been any aftermarket modifications on the bike. However, it is entirely possible that there could be internal short circuits that could lead to such episodes. There could also be cases of oil leakages due to the canister in the bikes slowly accumulating gases in the system. Eventually, that could cause fires. Hence, if you experience anything out of the ordinary, make sure to approach the local mechanic to get it checked immediately.
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