Royal Enfield Classic 350 / 500 - Now on Sale

DaiusPitar · 23rd October 2009, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Beast_of_Burden

I am still in the market for a used 500 CI(used 500 CIs are hard to come by in Hyderabad), but if the Electra Deluxe becomes available it would be on the top of my list.

Curiously though, any idea whats the market price of a well maintained CI 500 in Chennai or Hyd? I imagine it shouldnt vary too much between these two cities

Disclaimer: I have one and have NO intention to sell

rrahul_2778 · 23rd October 2009, 12:56

Prices always seems to hover around 80 to 90K and even above if it has got the K&Ns, alloys, etc. Even now you can see a couple of these 500s in this price range! IMO its too much to pay for a used bike. If I remember correctly, the brand new one used to cost approximately around 90K 2-3 yrs back!

navpreet318 · 23rd October 2009, 13:31

Tbhp member shantanu from dehradun has had a ride on the bullet clasic when it came here for some RTO paperwork.he had a long test ride as the showroom owner was known to him and he claims that the acceleration is super good.even better than the pulsar 220.so we can expect that this will be one hell of a bike in terms of being fast.

cruiser_1982 · 23rd October 2009, 14:21

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Originally Posted by DaiusPitar

So its going to be a classic 500cc UCE EFI and a classic 350cc UCE Carb as in the TBTS. Thats it. Also I was told that both will be sold in two versions, with a single seat and a pillion seat.

Just now visited the Southern motors in Annanagar West, chennai. The salesperson was not even ready to accept that the bikes are being released on Nov 4. After convincing him that the news is out, he told that a classic 500 and 350 are the only models to be released, confirming Daiuspitar's post.

Also he informed me that Machismo 350 is also going to be stopped. Classic will take over Machismo's position.

indian21r · 23rd October 2009, 17:18

I was at Royal Enigneers, dealers in Hyderabad today. When I enquired they gave me the broucher for the CLassic EFI 500. I wanted to pay booking amount but they told they should have a few bikes by next week for display. He will contact me immediately when they receive one. He is also informed that the onrad price might be around Rs.1,35,000/- .

Expected fuel economy is also 30+, I was quite surprised when I heard that but that is to be checked. Anyway reports on the net mention 65-70 miles per gallon.

The pics with the single saddle are amazing. My idea is to buy the single saddle first and later on add full saddle to it. By the way everyone at my house is impressed with its looks. My sis got the copy of the borucher by mistake

Brilliant photography I should say. The step look is awesome

I am picking this one for sure. I am trying to convince my friend who is planning a Pulsar 220 to have a look at the bike.

(Alok) · 23rd October 2009, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Makesh

Booked!

Classic 500 with Efi and all the bells and whistles, approx on road price in coimbatore is 1.35L and company showroom has promised that it will not go beyond 1.4L.

Launch date is November 4th and expected delivery is November end, Guys tell me which colour to choose!

cheers,

Makesh.

Makesh
If you have any brochure from RE dealer, please make it scan and post. I doubt for a single seated model.

indian21r · 23rd October 2009, 19:13

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Originally Posted by (Alok)

Makesh
If you have any brochure from RE dealer, please make it scan and post. I doubt for a single seated model.

I guess it is the single seat model price only. Full seat you need to add another thousand or so

(Alok) · 23rd October 2009, 20:29

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Originally Posted by indian21r

By the way everyone at my house is impressed with its looks. My sis got the copy of the borucher by mistake

Why guess? Are pics at brochure and on classic websites are same (Single seat)?

Actually I want to say that RE is already exporting this model (single seat) to Britain. Are you sure the brochure you got is for Indian models?

bmw_m5_titus · 23rd October 2009, 20:29

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Originally Posted by navpreet318

Tbhp member shantanu from dehradun has had a ride on the bullet clasic when it came here for some RTO paperwork.he had a long test ride as the showroom owner was known to him and he claims that the acceleration is super good.even better than the pulsar 220.so we can expect that this will be one hell of a bike in terms of being fast.

Navpreet, I assume thats the uce500 Classic with FI that he rode? Not the 350 right?

navpreet318 · 23rd October 2009, 20:55

Yes he rode the UCE 500 EFI.I'm surprised that he hasn't posted here.he gave me a vivid description of the bike and was very happy with its acceleration.

Rude7 · 23rd October 2009, 22:35

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Originally Posted by navpreet318

Yes he rode the UCE 500 EFI.I'm surprised that he hasn't posted here.he gave me a vivid description of the bike and was very happy with its acceleration.

He did not take any pics ?

navpreet318 · 23rd October 2009, 22:57

the guy from RE was with him and he was not allowed to take pics.thats what he told me.

shan2129 · 23rd October 2009, 23:50

yup its true !! Pics were not allowed, but the ride was awesome, The acceleration was insanely quick !

BTW i am Shantanu

Even a very good friend of mine who rode the classic 500 before me was amazed by the pick up. He did complain about a weird sound he heard when he passed over 60.

PatienceWins · 24th October 2009, 00:26

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Originally Posted by shan2129

yup its true !! Pics were not allowed, but the ride was awesome, The acceleration was insanely quick !

BTW i am Shantanu

Even a very good friend of mine who rode the classic 500 before me was amazed by the pick up. He did complain about a weird sound he heard when he passed over 60.

Thanks.

Is it a single seat? Is the seat height less compared to Machismo/ Electra?

racingmachine · 24th October 2009, 00:41

What about the gear lever and brake lever position?

I hope it's in classic style too.

23rd October 2009, 12:56	#377
rrahul_2778 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 250 Thanked: 13 Times	Prices always seems to hover around 80 to 90K and even above if it has got the K&Ns, alloys, etc. Even now you can see a couple of these 500s in this price range! IMO its too much to pay for a used bike. If I remember correctly, the brand new one used to cost approximately around 90K 2-3 yrs back!
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23rd October 2009, 13:31	#378
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,282 Thanked: 3,099 Times	Tbhp member shantanu from dehradun has had a ride on the bullet clasic when it came here for some RTO paperwork.he had a long test ride as the showroom owner was known to him and he claims that the acceleration is super good.even better than the pulsar 220.so we can expect that this will be one hell of a bike in terms of being fast.
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23rd October 2009, 17:18	#380
indian21r BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 971 Thanked: 814 Times	I was at Royal Enigneers, dealers in Hyderabad today. When I enquired they gave me the broucher for the CLassic EFI 500. I wanted to pay booking amount but they told they should have a few bikes by next week for display. He will contact me immediately when they receive one. He is also informed that the onrad price might be around Rs.1,35,000/- . Expected fuel economy is also 30+, I was quite surprised when I heard that but that is to be checked. Anyway reports on the net mention 65-70 miles per gallon. The pics with the single saddle are amazing. My idea is to buy the single saddle first and later on add full saddle to it. By the way everyone at my house is impressed with its looks. My sis got the copy of the borucher by mistake Brilliant photography I should say. The step look is awesome I am picking this one for sure. I am trying to convince my friend who is planning a Pulsar 220 to have a look at the bike.
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23rd October 2009, 20:55	#385
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,282 Thanked: 3,099 Times	Yes he rode the UCE 500 EFI.I'm surprised that he hasn't posted here.he gave me a vivid description of the bike and was very happy with its acceleration.
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23rd October 2009, 22:57	#387
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,282 Thanked: 3,099 Times	the guy from RE was with him and he was not allowed to take pics.thats what he told me.
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23rd October 2009, 23:50	#388
shan2129 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dehradun Posts: 304 Thanked: 96 Times	yup its true !! Pics were not allowed, but the ride was awesome, The acceleration was insanely quick ! BTW i am Shantanu Even a very good friend of mine who rode the classic 500 before me was amazed by the pick up. He did complain about a weird sound he heard when he passed over 60. Last edited by shan2129 : 23rd October 2009 at 23:53.
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24th October 2009, 00:41	#390
racingmachine BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 136 Thanked: 38 Times	What about the gear lever and brake lever position? I hope it's in classic style too.
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