A test mule of what is apparently a Royal Enfield Classic electric version has been spotted in Thailand. Doesn’t look like a company vehicle
It seems like the EV trend is on a great rise. From your gearless scooters to supercars, the electric motor has made it to most segments of the automobile market. However, in what is no doubt a surprising turn of events, images of what is being claimed as the first-ever Royal Enfield Classic electric motorcycle have surfaced on the web space. These images were taken at a Royal Enfield dealership in Thailand. Till now, there has been no official word from the company on any kind of upcoming electric vehicle. However, we await more details on this.
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As you can see in the images, the motorcycle is based on a Royal Enfield Classic 500 that is painted in a shade of Classic Black. The motorcycle’s frame seems to be modified to make room for a large battery pack. The setup is protected in a wire-mesh casing that’s supported by a metal structure. There is no pillion seat but you get a luggage rack. Of course, the chain drive has been replaced with a belt drive. The regular rear shock absorbers have been replaced with a pair of gas-charged units and the rear 153 mm drum brake has been replaced with a disc brake. The conventional analogue instruments have been replaced with an all-digital speedo console.
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Royal Enfield Electric Version Images
There is no word on the technical specifications of this Royal Enfield Classic electric motorcycle. The regular Classic 500 is powered by a 499cc single-cylinder engine that outputs a maximum power of 27.2 bhp along with a peak torque of 41.3 Nm. In Thailand, the regular Classic 500 costs TBH 189,800. We are not sure if this is an official test mule. However, looking at the fast-evolving nature of the automobile industry, we won’t be too surprised to see even traditional bike makers, like RE, joining the electric brigade in near future.
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