Royal Enfield India has launched the Classic Chrome and Desert Storm version of the Royal Enfield Classic 500 in India. There are slight modifications in the chassis, Engine tuning, Exhaust muffler design, front suspensions forks design etc..
image – Royal Enfield Desert Storm
Apart from these changes, the major modifications are in aesthetics only. The bikes have been priced at Rs. 1.50 Lakhs Ex-showroom Mumbai for the Classic Chrome and Rs. 1.44 Lakhs Ex-showroom Mumbai for the Desert Storm black and red.
image – Royal Enfield Classic Chrome Red
Both the bikes resemble the the Classic Enfield with single saddle spring supported seat with lots of retro looks, classic instrument panel. There is a large disk brake at front and drum brake at rear.
image – Royal Enfield Classic Chrome Black
Detailed Specifications of Royal Enfield Classic Chrome and Desert Storm
- Single Cylinder 499 CC Petrol Engine
- Max power of 27.2 BHP @ 5250 RPM
- Max Torque of 41.3 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Digital Ignition System
- Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection System
- 5 Speed Constant mesh manual transmission
- Electric and Kick Start
- Front Suspension – Telescopic 35 mm forks, 130 mm travel
- Rear suspension – Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5 step adjustment, 80 mm travel
- Front Tyre Size 90/90 Front 19 inch wheel
- Rear Tyre Size 120/80 18 inch wheel
- Front Brakes: 280 mm disk brakes with two-piston caliper
- Rear Brakes: 153 mm Drum brakes
- Length 2180 mm
- Width 800 mm
- Height 1080 mm
- Wheelbase 1370 mm
- Kerb weight of 187 Kg
- 12 V 14 Ah battery
- 60 W / 55 W Halogen Headlamps
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