Royal Enfield Classic 350 / 500 - Now on Sale

Parm · 8th October 2009, 01:23

nice to see you active on TBhp after a very long time.

well looks like your LB 500 is taking its due rest in your garage.

no showroom in Delhi has this bike as yet!

susan3004 · 8th October 2009, 02:00

Yes I agree!
Barely managed 4500kms in 2 years.
I spoke to a mechanic at Ess Aar about this bike. He told me that a bike had come to him for servicing a few months back. He also told me that he has received training on repairing this model. I wonder if This showroom has the bike in the near future. I will get in touch with Ajit(manager) to find out the exact details and post them if it is of relevance.

GreaseMonk · 8th October 2009, 02:04

Hmm, its front tire is dfferent. Possibly indicates that we will be getting the avon's as well! A good sign! My question is what bike is that behind the Classic?

Parm · 8th October 2009, 08:54

RE might launch the 'Classic' in india as 350 with carb and not the same as export version of 500 cc with EFI!

Parm · 8th October 2009, 18:14

here are few more photos of The 'Classic'!

Spitfire · 8th October 2009, 18:35

Is it me or do the 18" rims dont go with the over all look of the bike. It looks like a dwarfed bullet to me. The gap between the front wheel and the chassis downtube looks too wide, as if the front wheel has been kicked out. And the rear wheel smaller and does not look like a good fit with the rear mudguard.

Duh?? huh??

ashokrajagopal · 8th October 2009, 18:50

Also the rear wheel looks a tad too high up in the air with an unusual gap, aint it ? Those fenders are not built for 18"

niks_devil666 · 8th October 2009, 18:52

I got a mail from RE asking about my information and also states that "You will hear from us soon, so get ready to experience the exhilaration."

niks_devil666 · 8th October 2009, 18:59

Spitfire : Yes the 18" rear looks like a complete misfit ! :(

although the front looks fine to me.

ashokrajagopal · 8th October 2009, 19:46

The gap between front wheel and chassis looks too prominent possibly because there is no crashguard.
Is it a mandate in India that bikes should have a crashguard ??

jkdas · 8th October 2009, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashokrajagopal

Also the rear wheel looks a tad too high up in the air with an unusual gap, aint it ? Those fenders are not built for 18"

Quote:

Originally Posted by niks_devil666

Spitfire : Yes the 18" rear looks like a complete misfit ! :(

although the front looks fine to me.

The rear tyre looks puny. Maybe we need those tyre from the Fortuner for this:P

Parm; any idea about the price?

naveenroy · 8th October 2009, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Is it me or do the 18" rims dont go with the over all look of the bike. It looks like a dwarfed bullet to me. The gap between the front wheel and the chassis downtube looks too wide, as if the front wheel has been kicked out. And the rear wheel smaller and does not look like a good fit with the rear mudguard.

Duh?? huh??

Duh!!! Seriously!! Is something wrong or the pics are playing tricks with me eyes??

Nitin · 8th October 2009, 20:29

I liked the pics of the bike on the RE website. I'd love to see something that mixes the old school look, with some of the new age chopper looks.
The wheel size does look weird in these pics,I have to admit.

Parm · 8th October 2009, 21:33

guys remember this 'Classic' is a 500 EFI bike, export model ONLY!

here is the company brochure for tech specs.

a Thunderbird in SKD condition (again an export model ONLY).

PatienceWins · 8th October 2009, 21:41

It looks a little wierd. I was impressed with the looks on the website.

8th October 2009, 01:23	#301
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	nice to see you active on TBhp after a very long time. well looks like your LB 500 is taking its due rest in your garage. no showroom in Delhi has this bike as yet! Last edited by Parm : 8th October 2009 at 01:30.
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8th October 2009, 02:00	#302
susan3004 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kapurthala Posts: 384 Thanked: 263 Times	Yes I agree! Barely managed 4500kms in 2 years. I spoke to a mechanic at Ess Aar about this bike. He told me that a bike had come to him for servicing a few months back. He also told me that he has received training on repairing this model. I wonder if This showroom has the bike in the near future. I will get in touch with Ajit(manager) to find out the exact details and post them if it is of relevance.
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8th October 2009, 02:04	#303
GreaseMonk BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 289 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	Hmm, its front tire is dfferent. Possibly indicates that we will be getting the avon's as well! A good sign! My question is what bike is that behind the Classic?
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8th October 2009, 08:54	#304
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	RE might launch the 'Classic' in india as 350 with carb and not the same as export version of 500 cc with EFI! Attached Thumbnails
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8th October 2009, 18:14	#305
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	here are few more photos of The 'Classic'! Attached Thumbnails
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8th October 2009, 18:35	#306
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	Is it me or do the 18" rims dont go with the over all look of the bike. It looks like a dwarfed bullet to me. The gap between the front wheel and the chassis downtube looks too wide, as if the front wheel has been kicked out. And the rear wheel smaller and does not look like a good fit with the rear mudguard. Duh?? huh?? Last edited by Spitfire : 8th October 2009 at 18:37.
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8th October 2009, 18:50	#307
ashokrajagopal BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 169 Thanked: 797 Times	Also the rear wheel looks a tad too high up in the air with an unusual gap, aint it ? Those fenders are not built for 18"
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8th October 2009, 18:52	#308
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	I got a mail from RE asking about my information and also states that "You will hear from us soon, so get ready to experience the exhilaration."
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8th October 2009, 18:59	#309
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	Spitfire : Yes the 18" rear looks like a complete misfit ! :( although the front looks fine to me.
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8th October 2009, 19:46	#310
ashokrajagopal BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 169 Thanked: 797 Times	The gap between front wheel and chassis looks too prominent possibly because there is no crashguard. Is it a mandate in India that bikes should have a crashguard ??
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8th October 2009, 20:29	#313
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I liked the pics of the bike on the RE website. I'd love to see something that mixes the old school look, with some of the new age chopper looks. The wheel size does look weird in these pics,I have to admit.
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8th October 2009, 21:33	#314
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	guys remember this 'Classic' is a 500 EFI bike, export model ONLY! here is the company brochure for tech specs. a Thunderbird in SKD condition (again an export model ONLY). Attached Thumbnails
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8th October 2009, 21:41	#315
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 809 Times View My Garage	It looks a little wierd. I was impressed with the looks on the website.
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