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Best Royal Enfield Silencer For You

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Which Silencer is best for your Royal Enfield? The answer is “the stock one” as that has been designed keeping in mind the engine NVH level, and that's important if you intend to take your bike on a long trip. A throatier silencer might be acoustically pleasing for short rides, it's the stock one which will make your ride pleasurable on a long ride. Considering various stories related to engine performance enhancement by changing the exhaust is largely a made up story as, post exhaust valve there is hardly any role of the gases in enhancing the performance, also most of the after market silencer fitments are done post the cat-con part of the exhaust and all that theory of “free flow” exhaust becomes futile at that point, even if you cut off the cat-con the performance enhancement would largely be psychological instead of being real Note:Make sure that you reached minimum of 5000 KM to change exhaust . 1) Long Bottle:...

Royal Enfield Continental GT

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Royal Enfield Continental GT Price ₹  2,02,300 Top speed 142 Kmph Mileage 26 kmpl Colours GT Red GT Black GT Green About Continental GT The Royal Enfield Continental GT cafe racer was first unveiled at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. It was launched in the global markets in the middle of 2013 and is now available in India.  The retro looking Continental-GT has been built from ground-up and gets the double downtube chassis instead of Royal Enfield’s traditional single downtube chassis. The Continental GT gets the UCE engine from the Classic 500 which has been re-bored for an increased capacity of 535cc. This engine churns out 29.1bhp of power and 44Nm torque. The 535cc motorcycle gets brembo disc brake in the front and bybre disc at the rear which gives it more than enough stopping power. The machine also gets a remapped ECU and Paioli suspension. The Continental GT is available in two shades GT Red, GT Black and GT Yellow. The Continental GT is the fas...

Which Royal Enfield Suits You?

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Which Royal Enfield Is Right for You? There's no simple answer to this question. From the classic Bullet look to new age cruisers and even an adventure touring motorcycle in the Himalayan, Royal Enfield has a wide range of motorcycles on offer. For some, it may be the '60s British design, the aura of a retro bike which has been in service for over half a century and for others, it may be a 'do everything' bike; for the daily commute, for leisure riding and even for the occasional long distance ride. There's no denying that Royal Enfield motorcycles attract a cult following, be it the seasoned 'Bullet lover' or the newbie for whom nothing else but a Royal Enfield would do. The reasons for this following are many - from brand loyalty, street presence and the go-anywhere, rock solid image of Royal Enfield bikes. But which Royal Enfield suits your personality and your requirements? We take a look at the current Royal Enfield bikes on sale, and what ea...

Alternative to Royal Enfield

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6 GREAT Royal Enfield alternatives for touring: Bajaj Dominar to Yamaha Fazer 250  Enfield motorcycles have been associated with long-distance touring for a long time now. The high low-end torque of the engine and great fuel efficiency make them one of the first choices for touring enthusiasts. However, there are many great RE alternatives that you can choose from, for long-distance rides. Here are six such bikes available in India. Yamaha Fazer250 Price: Rs. 1.29 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi Why?  The Fazer 250 comes with Yamaha’s reliability and is known for its smooth engine. The Fazer 250 is based on the FZ25 that was launched last year. The fully-faired bike shares all the parts with the FZ25 and gets a fairing. The fairing protects the rider against windblasts and keeps the bike stable at high speed. The motorcycle gets an all-LED head lamp system and an aggressive design but the motorcycle is a good choice for long-distance touring. The Fazer...

Royal Enfield Classic 350

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Royal Enfield Classic 350 Summary 346 cc   19.8 bhp   37 kmpl   192 kg Classic 350 key highlights Price ₹  1,38,635 Mileage 37 kmpl Colours Lagoon Ash Silver Chestnut Black Redditch Red Redditch Green Redditch Blue About Classic 350 The Classic 350 is the product that keeps Royal Enfield’s sales thumping today. In fact, it boasts of sales numbers higher than many 150cc commuter bikes.  The Classic 350’s styling is retro. The round headlamp, mirrors and clocks and the abundant use of chrome give it an elegant look. There are a bunch of dual-tone paint options with pinstriped tanks. However, it is also available in Redditch edition, which gets single solid colour for the tank. The Redditch edition is offered in red, green and blue.  The Classic 350 is powered by a carburetted 346cc engine that churns out 19.8bhp of power and 28Nm of torque. It is mated to a five-speed gearbox. It rides on a 19-inch front and 19-...

Royal Enfield History

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ROYAL  ENFIELD HISTORY Royal Enfield is one of the oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturers in the world. Established in 1901, the iconic British manufacturer started off by manufacturing motorcycles, bicycles, lawnmowers, stationary engines and more popularly, weapons. To this day the Royal Enfield continues to use the motto ‘Made like a gun’, as a remembrance of its legacy.  Royal Enfield was acquired by Eicher Motors in 1994, which proved to be a pivotal role in the resurgence of the manufacturer. Though the company continues to make classic-styled and old-school motorcycles which are essentially modernised versions of the early Bullet models from the 1950s, the fortunes of Royal Enfield have turned and it is one of the fastest growing bike makers in the country. However, while the Classic set the company on a path of unprecedented growth, a few models like the Continental GT had to make do with a muted response.  Making the most of its image as a lifestyl...