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RE Desert Storm
ENGINE
Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke,Twinspark
Displacement 499cc
Bore x stroke 84mm x 90mm
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Maximum Power 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Ignition System Digital Electronic Ignition
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox 5 Speed Constant Mesh
Lubrication Wet sump
Engine Oil 15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Fuel Supply Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
Air Cleaner Paper Element
Engine Start Electric/Kick
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Type Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front suspension Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear suspension Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel
BRAKES AND TYRES
Tyres Fr. 90/90 - 19(Domestic), 90/90 - 18(Export)
Tyres Rr. 120/80 - 18(Domestic), 110/80 - 18(Export)
Brakes Front 280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Brakes Rear 153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding
ELECTRICAL
Electrical System 12 volt - DC
Battery 12 volt, 14 Ah
Head Lamp 60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN
Tail Lamp 21 W / 5 W
Turn Signal Lamp -
DIMENSIONS
"Chrome & Desert Storm, the all new classic duo from ROyal enfield, Stylish and sublime, one will blind you and the other will make you rub your eyes"
Excerpts from the leaflet picked up recently from soniya Royal enfield showroom. Attention to detail : the leaflet has both the bikes printed on 2 different pages; chrome photograph has a smoooth finish and glossy look and the desert storm pic has a rough sand paper finish - going along the sand color scheme on the bike!!
Awesome.
I had honestly shifted my decision from the classic 500 to the CBR 250. Reason being the horrible condition of the test bike! yesterday as luck would have it, I had finally settled down for a cbr and me along with my family in 3 cars went to book it on dussera! on the way my car was punctured!! We some how managed to fix it, then we finally reached the showroom and guess what the showroom had shut dOWN! I believe in signs
I did not give up, We tried 2 other HONDA showrooms, but alll of them shut!!
Believe me, enroute to find a Honda showroom; Every signal we stopped at there was a bullet next to our car
I took it as another sign, I said if their are no showrooms open, we'll go home. But looking at all the bullets next to us, we said let us give it a shot. On the way, JMD auto (Skoda)was shut, NAvnit was shut, Honda Cars showroom shut..... but as they say there was light at the end of this road. ROyal Enfield's showroom was open. I said in my mind I will not book the normal classic.
THe moment we stepped out of the car, my I was speechless, THe classic chrome and Desert Storm on display!! I was like wtf!
I asked for the keys and the Royal Enfield came to life and I revved, the thump filled the indoors and it felt NOTHing like the test ride bike.
Smooth power delivery, very minimal vibes, the THUMP is back unlike the classic. THe desert storm sand colour paint scheme is to DIE foR!
ENGINE
Type Single Cylinder, 4 stroke,Twinspark
Displacement 499cc
Bore x stroke 84mm x 90mm
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Maximum Power 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Ignition System Digital Electronic Ignition
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox 5 Speed Constant Mesh
Lubrication Wet sump
Engine Oil 15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Fuel Supply Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
Air Cleaner Paper Element
Engine Start Electric/Kick
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Type Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front suspension Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear suspension Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel
BRAKES AND TYRES
Tyres Fr. 90/90 - 19(Domestic), 90/90 - 18(Export)
Tyres Rr. 120/80 - 18(Domestic), 110/80 - 18(Export)
Brakes Front 280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Brakes Rear 153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding
ELECTRICAL
Electrical System 12 volt - DC
Battery 12 volt, 14 Ah
Head Lamp 60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN
Tail Lamp 21 W / 5 W
Turn Signal Lamp -
DIMENSIONS
"Chrome & Desert Storm, the all new classic duo from ROyal enfield, Stylish and sublime, one will blind you and the other will make you rub your eyes"
Excerpts from the leaflet picked up recently from soniya Royal enfield showroom. Attention to detail : the leaflet has both the bikes printed on 2 different pages; chrome photograph has a smoooth finish and glossy look and the desert storm pic has a rough sand paper finish - going along the sand color scheme on the bike!!
Awesome.
I had honestly shifted my decision from the classic 500 to the CBR 250. Reason being the horrible condition of the test bike! yesterday as luck would have it, I had finally settled down for a cbr and me along with my family in 3 cars went to book it on dussera! on the way my car was punctured!! We some how managed to fix it, then we finally reached the showroom and guess what the showroom had shut dOWN! I believe in signs
I did not give up, We tried 2 other HONDA showrooms, but alll of them shut!! Believe me, enroute to find a Honda showroom; Every signal we stopped at there was a bullet next to our car
I took it as another sign, I said if their are no showrooms open, we'll go home. But looking at all the bullets next to us, we said let us give it a shot. On the way, JMD auto (Skoda)was shut, NAvnit was shut, Honda Cars showroom shut..... but as they say there was light at the end of this road. ROyal Enfield's showroom was open. I said in my mind I will not book the normal classic.THe moment we stepped out of the car, my I was speechless, THe classic chrome and Desert Storm on display!! I was like wtf!
I asked for the keys and the Royal Enfield came to life and I revved, the thump filled the indoors and it felt NOTHing like the test ride bike.
Smooth power delivery, very minimal vibes, the THUMP is back unlike the classic. THe desert storm sand colour paint scheme is to DIE foR!
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