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  • Royal Enfield announced Classic Chrome 500 for India (on FB)

    Royal Enfield announced Classic Chrome 500 for India (on official FaceBook Page)

    Royal Enfield has announced through its FB page that the company plans to introduce its Classic Chrome 500 model to India. The launch of the chrome drenched beauty is inevitability now.

    The Chrome version of the Classic 500 doesn’t differ much from its regular Classic EFI version in terms of mechanicals and functionality. The engine, transmission and specs would largely remain unaltered, although the possibility of a non-EFI carbureted version for India cannot be denied. The Classic 500 EFI’s 500cc mill is good for 27.2bhp of power and 41.3Nm of car-like torque.
    The Classic Chrome 500 sports a rear fender which is completely drenched in chrome. Generous shiny silver treatment has also been given to the toolbox, the tank and the front fender. Expect the Indian version to sport a big 19 inch wheel up front unlike the export variants which have 18 inchers.

    The Classic Chrome will sure add a lot of ‘sparkle’ to the world of thousands of RE fans when they take this baby out for a ride on a sunny day.
    Sold thus far to the US market only, the Classic Chrome has been around for about a year now. We expect an increment of upto Rs. 10,000 over the standard Classic 500.
    Would that be a fair increment? How much extra would you care to pay for that extra chrome?

    Pics of Classic Chrome:








    Source: Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500 Soon To Introduced In India | Autoplugged.com

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    Guys, it should be a good choice for the exclusivity seekers. Again, I personally don't believe Chrome version should be incremented by Rs. 10,000 more to the already pricey Classic. But again, this was just an assumption and no one from Royal Enfield has confirmed this.
    Royal Enfield has recently been on fire as far as news is concerned. They're expanding their Chennai plant, going for a new plant near Chennai, going for branded riding gears, a brand new website, etc. And now this. In fact, I was expecting them to release something here, as the competition is going to make life tough for them. Wish them best of luck.
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    • #3
      Bling!

      nice! gotta check this out in the flesh.
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      • #4
        Didnt they delete the post as well
        Check Payengs blog
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        • #5
          it sure looks good, check out the gearbox cover, its a bit different.
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          • #6
            I wonder how all that chrome will survive Mumbai monsoon
            Always assume the other guy will mess up - Ride Defensively!

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            • #7
              Branded riding gears have they launched it or yet to

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              • #8
                19'' front and fatter rear for the new CL500??

                Is it true that the new CL 500's will get 19'' front wheel and fatter 120/80-18 rear tyres??
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by apacherenator View Post
                  Is it true that the new CL 500's will get 19'' front wheel and fatter 120/80-18 rear tyres??


                  Dude this thing is already in place!
                  respect ma authoritae!!

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                  • #10
                    This one gets my vote!!! Beautiful... hope they have some more paint schemes as well!!!

                    Still waiting for the awesome cafe racer that they showcased at the expo... Thats what they can make!!! please start!!


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                    • #11
                      The news of the Classic 500 Chrome being launched in India was based on a comment made (possibily accidentally) by the moderator at the Royal Enfield Fanpage in Facebook.

                      But the next day that comment/post was deleted by Royal Enfield.

                      I posted a comment on that fanpage asking if there was any Classic 500 Chrome coming to India soon.. posted below is the reply that I got.



                      Those "BLOGS/SITES" have not noticed that the earlier post was deleted by royal enfield.. or have not bothered to update their earlier breaking news.




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                      • #12
                        ...awsom..

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                        • #13
                          Well Payeng, then we guess the topic can be closed until things are more transparent on the matter.
                          In fact, they are already transparent as confirmed by the Royal Enfield representative.
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                          • #14
                            Guys, while Chrome is not yet finding a clear way into the Indian market, the Classic 500 Desert Storm will be released it seems...



                            Chennai based legendary Indian motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield has confirmed that they will be launching Desert Storm variant of their Classic 500 motorcycle in India by next month. There will not be any changes in the engine department, but minor cosmetic changes here and there, gives the Desert Storm its new identity. Thanks to the sandy-beige color of the motorcycle, Royal Enfield has christened their new motorcycle as Desert Storm.
                            Just like every other Royal Enfield motorcycle, Desert Storm too has the classic feel. Expect Desert Storm to be available for an ex showroom price of Rs 1.5 lakhs approximately. On the color, we are not sure if Royal Enfield would be launching any more colors in the Desert Storm series. We are also not sure whether RE will launch a 350cc variant of the Desert Storm.
                            The 500cc engine of Desert Storm will generate 27.2 bhp and 41.3 Nm torque. Just like the new age motorcycles, Desert Storm too will feature a 5 speed gearbox which will be controlled by rider's left foot.

                            And this time, the news is more confirmed than a Facebook Page post.

                            Source: Royal Enfield to launch Classic 500cc Desert Storm | Rush Lane
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                            • #15
                              @Samarth.. the source that you have quoted is also just a BLOG




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