Royal Enfield Classic 500

What's good:

The Classic 500 is a flagship variant of the Royal Enfield’s family, which has gained more popularity in its class. The motorcycle is featuring an old school accessories such a round head lamp, tool box, vintage tail lamp and saddle seat that gives a retro look to the bike. Moreover, in the terms of the mechanical specifications, the Classic 500 retains the same Powertrain as the other variants have. Few of its pros are given below:

• Stunning Style
• Massive Performance
• Dynamic Ride Quality
• Solo Saddle Seat

What's bad:

It doesn’t complain against the performance and style, but if talk about the handling, it gives better stability on the dry road, but as soon as it encounters wet slippery areas, it’s become difficult to control the motorcycle at the highest speed because of its poor tyres.

Power to mileage:

The Royal Enfield Classic 500 is built around on a 499cc single-cylinder twin-spark engine, which make it capable of delivering linear power and torque. The engine generates 27.2 BHP of power at 5,250 RPM and 41.3 NM of torque at 4,000 RPM. It comes mated to a five speed sequential gearbox and a chain drive. Few of its power to mileage are given below:

• Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection System
• Bharat Stage IV (BS4)
• Maximum Power 27.2 BHP at 5,250 RPM
• Maximum Torque 41.3 NM at 4,000 RPM
• Wet Multi-Plate Clutch
• Digital Electronic Ignition

Handling and riding:

The motorcycle has a massive engine that gives a grunt sound when accelerate the speed. The handling and riding of Classic 500 is pretty much standard, such as the impressive handlebar make it easy to handle the motorcycle at high speed as well as low speed. Moreover, the saddle seat is crafted in well manner that gives a comfortable sitting posture to the riders for a long and relaxed ride.

Safety:

The safety equipments are perfect in the Enfield Classic 500. It is considered as one of the safest powerful motorcycles from the company. Thus, it comes with an excellent brakes and suspension that ensures for a safe and comfortable ride. Furthermore, it comes with a halogen head bulb and a vintage tail light that gives a much attention in the dark areas. Few of its safety features are given below:

• Halogen Head Bulb
• Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
• Front Telescopic Travel Suspension
• Rear Twin Gas Charged Absorbers with Five Step Adjustable Suspension
• Front Disc Brake
• Rear Powerful Drum Brake

Verdict:

It is a flagship variant of Royal Enfield Classic that gets a third position in the Classic model. The motorcycle meets you with dynamic performance and ride quality. It is not only known by its vintage look, but also known by its dynamic class riding. The price of this machine is higher than its other variants.