Autoesque

Royal Enfield is entering another market segment with its Himalayan adventure bike. Intended primarily for the Indian market, the new arrival combines a rugged design with comparatively simple technology that should be fixable by local mechanics.

The latest Royal Enfield brings a sporty flavour to the brand’s range. Called the Continental GT, it’s a stripped-down café racer that resurrects a name first used in the 1960s.

Royal Enfield has released a pair of accessory kits for its Bullet Classic range.

Watsonian Squire, sidecar manufacturer and UK importer of Royal Enfield motorcycles, celebrates its centenary this year. To mark the occasion, the firm has combined its two business interests and teamed up with clothing brand Barbour to create a one-off sidecar outfit. Based around a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic and Watsonian GP Manx sidecar, it is finished in gloss black with details inspired by the Barbour International Original A7 jacket, as worn by Steve McQueen in the 1964 International Six Days Trials event. They include gold graphics, special tank badges that incorporate both the Barbour and Royal Enfield logos, and the use of tartan for the seat backs and sidecar lining. The outfit made its public debut at last weekend’s Watsonian centenary rally, and an appearance is also due at September’s Goodwood Revival. Related posts: Bullet Classic Desert Storm New Bullet Classic Chrome Lewis Leathers Bullet

Royal Enfield has produced the Desert Storm, a second special edition bike to go with the Bullet Classic Chrome . Unsurprisingly, the Desert Storm is identified by its desert sand colour scheme, although the overall impression is more British Eighth Army circa 1942 rather than the eponymous Gulf War campaign of 1991. It looks pretty good, though, and nicely complements the Bullet Classic Battle Green in the Royal Enfield line-up. As with the Bullet Classic Chrome, the Desert Storm is powered by a 27 bhp (20 kW / 28 PS) single-cylinder, fuel-injected 499 cc engine that produces 41 Nm (30 lb/ft) of torque. UK availability and pricing have yet to be confirmed. Related posts: New Bullet Classic Chrome Bullet Classic goes green

Royal Enfield has launched the limited edition Bullet Classic Chrome. As its name suggests, there’s plenty of bright work, and the mudguards, fuel tank and air box covers have all been chrome-plated. By contrast, the front fork shrouds, tool boxes and headlight nacelle are painted either black or dark maroon, with some elegant gold pin-striping as a finishing touch. The seat is upholstered in brown leatherette, and a matching pillion pad is available as an accessory. Like the rest of the Bullet line-up, power comes from a modern single-cylinder, fuel-injected 499 cc engine that produces 27 bhp (20 kW / 28 PS) and 41 Nm (30 lb/ft) of torque. Although the bike features an electric start, it also comes equipped with a kick starter that will appeal to those seeking an authentic retro experience. The UK on the road price for the Bullet Classic Chrome has been set at £5,295, which is £300 more than the standard Bullet Classic. However, it seems that only the maroon colour sche...

29 November 2010 Update: Pricing for the Fury has been confirmed at £5,500 for the black version, or £5,895 for the blue or white paint finishes. Available exclusively in the UK, sales are due to start early next year. Royal Enfield is set to unveil its new Fury at the UK Motorcycle Live show, which takes place in Birmingham’s NEC from 27 November to 5 December 2010. Based around the familiar fuel-injected 499 cc single-cylinder engine from the Bullet Classic, the Fury has been created to help the Royal Enfield brand appeal more to younger customers. To that end, it gets flat track racing inspired styling cues, including wider bars, a redesigned seat unit and twin silencers. Pricing will be revealed at the NEC show.

Royal Enfield has got together with Lewis Leathers to create a very stylish version of its 500 cc Bullet Classic . The special edition features a unique paint scheme for the tank, with the design being echoed in the mudguard and side panel graphics. It also gets a black and cream two-tone solo leather seat, plus leather panniers embossed with the Lewis Leathers logo. The final touch is an upswept sports exhaust. Available exclusively in the UK, anyone wanting one will have to be quick as only fifty are going to be produced. The on the road price of the Lewis Leathers Royal Enfield Bullet Classic is £5,695.

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 ...