Continental GT 535 to retire globally for Continental 650 !!

Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 will soon reach the end of its life cycle as it will be taken off the shelves globally. The model will be replaced by Continental GT 650 that will be launched in India towards the end of this year or early 2019.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 was the first cafe racer Enfield and it came with a completely different styling than what Royal Enfield was used to. The bike was discontinued from the Indian market earlier this year while being on sale in the global markets.

Reports suggests that Royal Enfield is soon going to retire the 535cc cafe racer internationally as well. A few dealerships in India have some stock of the motorcycle left and hence, you should hurry before it goes out of sale. The sales numbers of Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 have not been satisfactory right since its inception and that eventually lead to the death of the company's flagship motorcycle.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 will be replaced by a more powerful Continental GT 650. The company will also launch the Interceptor 650 alongside and these two motorcycles made their global debut at 2017 EICMA motorcycle show late last year. Powering the two is the company's first 648cc, parallel twin engine. The motor is good for churning out respective power and torque outputs of 47 bhp and 52 Nm. The gearbox is a six-speed unit and it gets a slipper clutch as well.

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X & 350X launched. Image gallery inside

Royal Enfield launched the Thunderbird 500X & Thunderbird 350X at Rs 1.98 lakh & Rs. 1.56 lakh respectively. Prices are ex-showroom Delhi. Royal Enfield calls it factory custom models. 

The Thunderbird X now gets blacked out theme will sport four new colours - Getaway Orange and Drifter Blue for the Thunderbird 500X and Whimsical White and Roving Red for the Thunderbird 350X.



The Thunderbird X features

• Alloy wheels and tubeless tyres, a first for Royal Enfield


• "Gunslinger’ styled seat coupled with the new grab-rail


• Shortened rear mudguard


• Blacked-out theme on silencer, front forks, side covers, headlamp cover, indicators and grab-rail


• New flat handlebar for leant-in riding position


• Disc brakes, both in front and rear

The Thunderbird 500X is powered by a fuel injected single cylinder, air cooled, 499cc engine which produces maximum power of 27.2 hp @ 5250 rpm and generates 41.3 Nm torque @ 4000 rpm.

Thunderbird 350X is powered by  a UCE carbureted single cylinder, air cooled, twinspark, 346cc engine which produces a maximum power of 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm and generates a maximum Torque of 28 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Along with the Thunderbird 500X and 350X, Royal Enfield Thunderbird will also continue to be retailed.

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 X - Getaway Orange

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 X - Drifter Blue

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 X - Whimsical White 

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 X - Roving Red

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Update: NSG special RE Stealth Black Classic 500 motorcycles sold in 15 seconds

Update: Royal Enfield had put up 15 units of the Classic 500 Stealth Black motorcycle on sale used by NSG commandos on an Terrorism-awareness spreading cross-country road trip. The bikes were put on sale on the company’s website for charity – to fund education of underprivileged children. 

Scheduled to be conducted on December 13th, the registration for the online sale of these motorcycles was opened on December 8th 2017. Over the ensuing 5 days, the specially created webpage saw a registration of more than 2000 interested buyers who stood an opportunity to book and own one of the 15 motorcycles on a first-come-first-serve basis. The sale opened at 12.00 noon Wednesday, December 13th, and in less than 18 seconds all the 15 motorcycles were booked and sold at a special price of Rs. 1,90,000/-, with an online booking amount of Rs. 15,000/-. The 15 lucky winners will be handed over their Limited Edition Stealth Black 500 motorcycles at a local dealership on payment of the full amount.

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Story as on December 10, 2017

Royal Enfield, has announced a unique online sale of 15 limited edition Stealth Black Classic 500 motorcycles that were part of National Security Guards’ Motorcycle Expedition ‘Fight Against Terror’ ride in September 2017.

Aptly called ‘Tribute to the Bravehearts’, the sale will go online on December 13th 2017 on www.royalenfield.com/bravehearts, wherein interested buyers can register themselves and express their interest starting December 8th 2017. To be decorated with a unique NSG insignia, the motorcycles are distinctive and offer buyers an opportunity to own a part of history. The entire proceeds from the sale of these 15 motorcycles will go to Prerna, a not-for-profit initiative supported by NSG for differently abled children.

Royal Enfield’s recently launched Stealth Black Classic 500 motorcycles were a part of NSGs 40 day motorcycle expedition, aimed at spreading awareness about fighting terrorism and serving the nation. Covering over 8000-kms across the length and breadth of India on these motorcycles, 15 Braveheart Black Cat NSG Commandos spread the message of collective responsibility towards fighting terror among citizens.

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This NSG motorcycle expedition also commemorated the NSG’s 33 years of service to the nation. Flagged off on 07th September 2017 by Mr. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India, 15 Black Cat commandos of NSG rode across NSGs Kolkata, Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad and Chennai bases and culminated their expedition on 16th October 2017 at the NSG headquarters in Manesar, Haryana, wherein they were felicitated by the Vice President of India - Shri Venkaiah Naidu.

Beginning 8th December 2017, enthusiasts can go online and register themselves thereby expressing interest to purchase. Exclusively available on www.royalenfield.com/bravehearts, these motorcycles will be sold at a special price of Rs. 1,90,000. The sale will go ‘live’ on 13th December 2017 with a format of ‘first-come-first-serve’

1. Users need to register on www.royalenfield.com/bravehearts prior to the sale date of 13th December and select the motorcycle they wish to purchase


2. Post registration, users will be given a unique code which would be required to participate in the sale


3. On the sale day, users need to login to the website and proceed to make a payment of Rs. 15,000 to book their motorcycle of choice

To make the ownership experience more memorable and special, the motorcycles will feature special insignia commemorative of the ride and the journey undertaken by the commandos across India.

Classic Stealth black 500cc is the latest color variant of the best-selling Classic franchise which is equipped with both front & rear disc brakes. The Classic 500 is one of the most successful products from Royal Enfield’s fleet, and plays a key role in its road to being the leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment in India. The motorcycle is cherished for its reliability and simple, yet drop dead gorgeous classic styling.

Royal Enfield’s tryst with the Indian armed forces dates back to 1955. Since then Royal Enfields have been the most popular and trusted steeds of the Indian armed forces due to its resilience, durable design, and manoeuvrability across terrains.

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Royal Enfield launches Classic 350 Gunmetal Grey & Classic 500 Stealth Black

Royal Enfield has launched two new colour variants of its bestselling motorcycle variant, Classic - Gunmetal Grey in 350cc and Stealth Black in the 500cc variant. Both the new colours are matt finished. The Gunmetal Grey is priced at Rs. 1,59,677 while the Classic 500 Stealth Black is priced at Rs. 2,05,213 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom, Chennai.

Also read: LEAKED!! ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350 / 500 WITH REAR DISC AND THUNDERBIRD’S SWINGARM !!

The two important changes to be seen on both the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Gun Grey and Stealth Black 500 are rear disc brake and swing arm from the Thunderbird range.



The Classic 350 is powered by 346cc single-cylinder engine. The carburetted engine produces a maximum power of 19.8 Bhp at 5250 rpm while torque peaks at 4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed transmission.

The Classic 500 is powered by a fuel injected, 499cc single-cylinder engine that generates a maximum power of 27.2 Bhp at 5,250 rpm and peak torque of 41.3 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed transmission.



The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Stealth features

• Black handle bar and clamps


• Black headlamp ring


• Black wheel rim and hub


• Black textured swing arm and cap


• Exhaust system with heat resistance painting


• Black coloured turn indicators housing


• Black textured utility box


• Chrome gear shifter


• Black textured TB500 engine assembly


• Thunderbird sourced swing arm and rear disc brake


• Matte liquid painted body panels (fuel tank, air filter box, front & rear mudguards, battery cover)


• Black RSU (Rear Suspension Unit) cap

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Leaked!! Royal Enfield Classic 350 / 500 with Rear Disc and Thunderbird's swingarm !!

Royal Enfield will be introducing new variants of the Classic 350 and 500. New colour option- The Classic 350 gets Gun Grey as a new colour option, while the 500 a Stealth Black colour. The most important addition is the swing arm from Thunderbird which allows the accommodation of rear disc brake, something the previous swing arm didn’t.

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The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Stealth features

• Black handle bar and clamps


• Black headlamp ring


• Black wheel rim and hub


• Black textured swing arm and cap


• Exhaust system with heat resistance painting


• Black coloured turn indicators housing


• Black textured utility box


• Chrome gear shifter


• Black textured TB500 engine assembly


• Thunderbird sourced swing arm and rear disc brake


• Matte liquid painted body panels (fuel tank, air filter box, front & rear mudguards, battery cover)


• Black RSU (Rear Suspension Unit) cap

Royal Enfield has been slow in equipping its motorcycles with modern and safety features like the rear disc brakes and ABS. Now with ABS becoming mandatory in India on all bikes from 2018, this change will allow the company to adapt to the new norms.



Exact launch details of the updated Classic 350 & 500 are not available as of now.

Stay tuned as we bring in more details soon.

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Royal Enfield ties up with custom-builders. Four custom-built motorcycles revealed

Royal Enfield has collaborated with four custom builders across India in a bid to promote motorcycle personalisation. The list of customer builders includes - Inline Three, TNT Motorcycles, Bull City Customs and Bombay Custom Works.

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With this tie up, Royal Enfield's models: Classic 500 and Continental GT have been curated into unique custom motorcycles reflecting the spirit of personalisation.

Each of these four motorcycle design brands have added their uniqueness in the design of these bikes. The modifications that have been done are mainly aesthetics as the performance bit has been left unchanged.

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Royal Enfield clarified that this is purely a collaboration and that it is not selling the customized bikes. The tie-up with the designers is to promote the motorcycle customising in India. However, the company has launched T-shirts and Gear products which will be available at existing dealerships, company stores, exclusive gear stores (EGS), online gear store (OGS) shop-in-shop (SIS) and e-commerce portals Flipkart and Myntra.



 

 

Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey 2016 registrations open. Women only edition announced

The 13th edition of the Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey will be held this year from July 09-23 and will be flagged off from New Delhi. The 17 day motorcycle ride will traverse through some of the roughest terrains and highest mountain passes covering a distance of more than 2500 kms.

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Royal Enfield launches Squadron Blue colour for its Classic 500 range

Royal Enfield has introduced a new colour - Squadron Blue - for its Classic 500 range of motorcycles. The new colour variant has been inspired by the Indian Air Force and is a tribute by Royal Enfield for its long standing history with the soldiers of the skies. The Classic Squadron Blue which is now available at price of Rs 186,688 on-road Delhi.

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Royal Enfield Himalayan specs unveiled. Bookings from March

Royal Enfield has unveiled the specifications of the Himalayan—a motorcycle built for adventure and touring. The Himalayan will be on display in select Royal Enfield stores in the Delhi and the NCR region from February 3, 2016. Customers can book and test ride the Himalayan across the country from March 17, 2016.

First ride impressions of Royal Enfield Himalayan...click here

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Kings Autoriders rides for army fund raising

About 400 Royal Enfield motorcycle owners  attended the annual ride organized by Kings Autoriders for the National Defence fundraising today in Pune.

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Royal Enfield adds new colours across its motorcycle range

Royal Enfield has introduced nine new colors for their existing product lineup that includes  four new colours for its Classic, three colours for the Bullet and one colour each for its Thunderbird and the Continental GT cafe racer.

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Royal Enfield's Tour of Rajasthan- fifth edition to commence from Dec 12th

Royal Enfield embarks on the fifth edition of Tour of Rajasthan with its fifth edition this year from Dec 12^th, 2015. The ride to the picturesque terrain of the desert state of Rajasthan will see 30 riders journeying 2,100 kilometers over 9 days, most of it through the unfrequented yet beautiful Thar Desert.

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Royal Enfield production halts in flood-hit Chennai

Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield, in an official statement announced that the production at its Thiruvottiyur and Oragadam plant has been halted due to  unprecedented rainfall in Chennai. The company also  lost production of 4,000 two-wheelers in November.

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Royal Enfield to enter Thai market. Exclusive store in Bangkok

Royal Enfield announced its entry and future plans for the Thai market at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2015. Royal Enfield displayed its entire range of motorcycles at the Thailand International Motor Expo, which includes the iconic Bullet 500cc, the retro-street models - Classic 500cc and Classic Chrome, and the Continental GT (535cc) cafe racer.

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Royal Enfield enters Indonesia. Exclusive store in Jakarta soon

Royal Enfield, today announced its entry in Indonesia at GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2015.  The company displayed itsrange of motorcycles at GIIAS 2015 that includes the Bullet 500cc, Classic 500cc and Classic Chrome, and the Continental GT (535cc) cafe racer. Along-with the motorcycles, Royal Enfield also displayed its collection of gear that includes purpose-built, protective riding gear and its recently launched Despatch Rider apparel and accessories collection.

Royal Enfield will commence retail operations in the coming months from its exclusive dealership in Jakarta that is being set up in partnership with PT Distributor Motor Indonesia, who have signed- up as a dealer for the region. In addition to the store, they will also build service and aftermarket capability for Royal Enfield in Jakarta.

In 2014, Royal Enfield sold more than 300,000 motorcycles globally.

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Press Release

Jakarta, Indonesia, August 24, 2015 - Royal Enfield, the fastest growing motorcycle brand in the world today announced its entry in Indonesia at GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2015. Royal Enfield announced its future plans for Indonesia, the third largest two wheeler market in the world, as a part of its growth strategy and focused international thrust of leading and expanding the global mid-sized motorcycle segment (250-750cc).

Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, with roots dating back to 1901 in Redditch, England. The iconic motorcycle brand with British origin is a part of Eicher Motors Ltd, a leading player in the Indian automotive space. Royal Enfield displayed its evocative range of motorcycles at GIIAS 2015 that includes the iconic Bullet 500cc, the retro-street models- Classic 500cc and Classic Chrome, and the Continental GT (535cc) cafe racer.  These motorcycles are built to be timeless, uncomplicated, engaging, and accessible bikes for the city, as well as great touring or adventure bikes. Along-with the motorcycles, Royal Enfield also displayed its collection of gear that includes purpose-built, protective riding gear and its recently launched Despatch Rider apparel and accessories collection.

Speaking on the brand, Mr. Abhijit Singh Brar, Head- Marketing, Royal Enfield said, “As leisure motorcycling is getting extreme all over the world, we at Royal Enfield believe that we can create a wonderful space that’s more approachable and unintimidating. Our motorcycles are simple, evocative, tactile and fun that provide riders with a pure motorcycling experience. They are not extreme in any way, each of the motorcycles is good to use in a variety of occasions and in nearly all conditions. These motorcycles are also built to give maximum pleasure at regular road-going speeds, and are fun for novices as well as experienced riders. We use traditional craftsmanship and modern technology as a means to achieve the perfect balance between the rider, the machine and the terrain.”

“Indonesia already has an established leisure motorcycling culture with the presence of several riding communities and enthusiasts. At Royal Enfield, we believe that the core of motorcycling is exploration and adventure and our motorcycles will lend extremely well to the country’s beautiful terrain and lovely coastline, encouraging more and more people to ride out”, Mr Brar added.

Royal Enfield will commence retail operations in the coming months from its exclusive dealership in Jakarta that is being set up in partnership with PT Distributor Motor Indonesia, who have signed- up as a dealer for the region. In addition to the store, they will also build service and aftermarket capability for Royal Enfield in Jakarta.

Speaking on Royal Enfield’s strategy for Indonesia Mr. Arun Gopal, Head - International Business, Royal Enfield said “Royal Enfield has pioneered and grown the mid-size motorcycle category in India. Backed by a phenomenal growth of over 50% year-on-year in the last five years, our ambition today is to lead and grow the middle weight segment, which is underserved globally with respect to evocative products. We believe this growth will largely come from markets like India such as Latin America and South East Asia, given their size and comparable commuting trends. Towards this, we entered Colombia last year with a very encouraging response to our products. ”

“Indonesia is a strategic market for Royal Enfield. With its large commuter base, this market has enormous potential to upgrade to the next level of motorcycles, should there be optimal product choice. With our modern classic bikes, Royal Enfield is well poised to fill this gap and catalyze the shift to mid-size motorcycles in Indonesia. We will build our presence from Jakarta and depending on the response, expand our footprint to the other key cities in Indonesia”, Mr Gopal added.

In 2014, Royal Enfield sold more than 300,000 motorcycles globally. Parent company, Eicher Motors Ltd., recorded its highest ever total revenue of $1.4 billion USD, with large contributions from the Royal Enfield business unit. In CY 2015 the company aims to produce 450,000 motorcycles to support its growth strategy globally.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT café racer gets new Black colour

Royal Enfield has introduced a new color to its Continental GT 535 cc café racer family. In addition to the GT Red and GT Yellow, this café racer motorcycle will now also be available in the signature GT Black.

This new color will be introduced in all markets that sell the Continental GT across the world, in a phased manner. India is the first market to see the new signature GT Black color and bookings for the motorcycle will be opened shortly.

The Continental GT in black colour is available at Rs. 2, 13, 142/- on road in Delhi which is the same as the signature GT Red and GT Yellow color variants.Read more »