[KiranPatil]

TA-DA!!

Friends, Presenting you the Classic eternal beauty i.e. KB100 .

This beauty belongs to my Father in law and It got handed over to me after his demise. The bike was in running condition but restored it carefully with the help of a known mechanic from Bavdhan Pune. Now its my daily ride.

I cannot express the joy of riding this classic here in words.

P.S. If you see any Silver color KB100 running around SUS-Hinjewadi area in Pune, Its me!! Just give me a shout-out to know more about bike if interested.

[ScorpWarp]

Here's my coveted possession since last 20+ years. The chrome is all original, no rust whereas on the 7 year old activa it has already started peeling

[riteshpawar]

Originally Posted by ATUL SINGH

Dear @ Ritesh- any particular area or locality in Pune where there are chances of picking up RTZ Delta spares?

I had lost out on participation in TeamBHP forum after I joined a TeamBHP (Mumbai and Navi Mumbai) Whatsapp group.
However I am back now.

My KB100 was almost scraped since I had not used it for over 2 years and 2017 I had two fractures on the foot (not a bike accident but a pedestrian walking accident )

I am now trying to source some parts like side panels cover (Plastic with original KB100 or K-Bajaj), Choke Lever (been keeping tab with junk yard owners in Mumbai), etc

[SJM1214]

Any idea, which motorcycle is this?

[paragsachania]

Originally Posted by SJM1214

Any idea, which motorcycle is this?
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To me it looks like the Explorer

[SJM1214]

Originally Posted by paragsachania

To me it looks like the Explorer

Yes. It is an RE Explorer. Thanks, paragsachania.

Royal Enfield Explorer was made in 1980 with the collaboration of German bike maker Zundapp. The Enfield Explorer was powered by 49cc, 2-stroke, air-cooled engine mated with 3-speed manual gearbox. Even though it is a 50cc motorcycle, the Explorer had a top speed of 60 kmph. The explorer was very well known for it fuel efficiency on those days. It had an average mileage of 65 to 75 kmpl on city traffic and even recorded 90kmpl for a constant 30 kmph cruising.

[ringoism]

Originally Posted by SJM1214

Any idea, which motorcycle is this?
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Right, the Explorer. I had one in Bangalore, my first Indian bike, a.k.a. Zundapp KS50. Great little bike, a real featherweight with three gears, a chrome cylinder bore, etc. Mine, which I bought from an elderly owner retiring from riding, had the original little aero-bikini fairing and would do a terrifying 70kmph (with a tailwind). In Europe they had liquid-cooled, five-speed, disc-brake versions and in the Netherlands as of several years ago were commanding quite high prices. Smaller sibling of the Fury (KS175).

-Eric

[condor]

Spotted this TVS Champ in our neighborhood: mounted on the compound wall of the house.

[Sebring]

Thanks for posting! My first bike, Explorer. This and Fury bikes were sold by Royal Enfield, and the showroom was on JC Road. Only one showroom for Bangalore, back in the days (the 80s). Feeling very nostalgic seeing this. But a very problematic bike and a rust bucket, it was. Let me try and find a pic of my bike, when I get the time! Post this, I also owned the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100, RTZ.

Originally Posted by SJM1214

Any idea, which motorcycle is this?
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[riteshpawar]

Originally Posted by SJM1214

Any idea, which motorcycle is this?
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Definitely an Enfield Explorer the 50cc Baby which alongwith the Silver Plus was a hit at time when the 50cc used to rule the road before the move over was launched by IND-Suzuki, followed by RX-100 and then the KB 100 RTZ (I still ride this 1995 beauty of a bike; mine is the last of the Delta series)

[Parambir]

I too am a proud owner of Royal Enfield 1968. Inherited from my father about 30 years ago. Still half kick start. Absolutely a pleasure to ride.

However while in Delhi one does face the challenge of the NGT ban... I wonder how other guys with similar vintage bikes are managing. Is there a way one can get these vintage beauties exempted?

[riteshpawar]

Originally Posted by KiranPatil

TA-DA!!

Friends, Presenting you the Classic eternal beauty i.e. KB100 .

This beauty belongs to my Father in law and It got handed over to me after his demise. The bike was in running condition but restored it carefully with the help of a known mechanic from Bavdhan Pune. Now its my daily ride.

I cannot express the joy of riding this classic here in words.

P.S. If you see any Silver color KB100 running around SUS-Hinjewadi area in Pune, Its me!! Just give me a shout-out to know more about bike if interested.

Is it still going strong ?

[KiranPatil]

Originally Posted by riteshpawar

Is it still going strong ?

Yes, Its still going on like new one. Bought Xpulse 200 last year so rides with KB are very less but nonetheless the bike is still in mint condition.

Thanks,
KP

[jomson13]

Originally Posted by KiranPatil

Yes, Its still going on like new one. Bought Xpulse 200 last year so rides with KB are very less but nonetheless the bike is still in mint condition.

Thanks,
KP

Superb looking bike you have there KP. Lets ride together sometime, I have a RXG which I took apart and painted during the lockdown.

Here's the thread if you are interested - https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor...n-project.html (Partial restoration of my 1996 Yamaha RXG 135 - A lockdown project!)

[stealthcraft22]

Here's my 2001 CBZ after a paint job in 2021.