Bullet Classic goes green
The Royal Enfield Bullet Classic definitely has a certain charm about it. Now it’s available as a Battle Green version, which pays homage to the company’s long relationship with the Indian Army. The association dates back to 1949, when Royal Enfield first set up an operation in Chennai to build a military spec 350 cc Bullet.
Despite its 1950s looks, the Bullet Classic is surprisingly modern. The entire range received a new 499 cc engine back in 2009, featuring fuel injection and a five-speed transmission. Fortunately for riders not familiar with the traditional Royal Enfield set up, this also saw the gear change move to the left side of the bike. The Euro 3 compliant single cylinder engine produces 27 bhp (20 kW / 28 PS) and, while it’s never going to make the bikes the fastest on the market, its near 80 mpg (3.5 l/100km) fuel consumption is impressive.
The Battle Green Bullet Classic, which has its frame, wheel rims and bodywork all painted in matt green, costs £4,895 in the UK and comes with a two year warranty. For those not into the forces look, the Bullet Classic is also available in black, blue or red for the same price.
Despite its 1950s looks, the Bullet Classic is surprisingly modern. The entire range received a new 499 cc engine back in 2009, featuring fuel injection and a five-speed transmission. Fortunately for riders not familiar with the traditional Royal Enfield set up, this also saw the gear change move to the left side of the bike. The Euro 3 compliant single cylinder engine produces 27 bhp (20 kW / 28 PS) and, while it’s never going to make the bikes the fastest on the market, its near 80 mpg (3.5 l/100km) fuel consumption is impressive.
The Battle Green Bullet Classic, which has its frame, wheel rims and bodywork all painted in matt green, costs £4,895 in the UK and comes with a two year warranty. For those not into the forces look, the Bullet Classic is also available in black, blue or red for the same price.
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when will it be available in india??????
ReplyDeleteIt probably won't be available in India.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the Battle Green version was shown at the New Delhi Auto Expo earlier this year, the painting of civilian motorcycles in military colours is apparently not allowed in India.
Therefore, it looks like this will be an export-only model.
now thats a color u wanna buy a classic in...
ReplyDeletewish it comes to india soon coz m started saving money for the same,,,
this is the bullet
ReplyDeleteno , no chances of this color as the authorities will not approve the same .
ReplyDeletemaverick
Hi me Amit from calcutta I have a freedom(LML) bike but my fist choice is BULLET, I love bullet. I want purchase a bullet recently. I think Bullet also compare Royal Bengal Tiger.
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