Royal Enfield Classic 500 Review

The Royal Enfield Classic 500 is a high-end motorcycle produced and marketed by Royal Enfield, a popular Indian two-wheeler manufacturer. The Royal Enfield 500 was launched in the year along with young brother the Classic 350. The company has also made some notable changes in the new gen Classic 500.

The Royal Enfield Classic though is the elder brother of the Classic 350, is shorter than it having height of 1050 mm and also is 2130 mm long. Also, the bike is 790 mm wide having the weight of 190 kg. Besides, the front wheel maintains the gap of 1370 mm from the rear wheel and the bike is 140 mm far from the ground.

Moreover, the Classic 500 is equipped with 4 stroke, air cooled, spark ignition, single cylinder engine. The particular engine featured in the bike is capable of producing maximum power of 27.2 bhp and maximum torque of 41.3 Nm along with displacement of 499 cc.

Furthermore, Dugar Automobiles Private Limited has been importing the various variants of Royal Enfield Classic 500 in Nepal and their prices also vary on the basis of the specs and colors.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 5,41,000 (Classic 500),

Rs. 5,61,000 (Classic Battle Green),

Rs. 5,81,000 (Classic Chrome),

Rs. 5,61,000 (Classic Desert Storm)

Dimension:

Category	Royal Enfield Classic 500	Royal Enfield Classic Battle Green	Royal Enfield Classic Chrome	Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser	Cruiser	Cruiser
Weight	190 kg	187 kg	187 kg	187 kg
Length	2130 mm	2160 mm	2130 mm	2130 mm
Height	1050 mm	1050 mm	1050 mm	1050 mm
Width	790 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Wheelbase	1360 mm	1370 mm	1370 mm	1370 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm	135 mm	140 mm	140 mm

 

Engine:

Category	Royal Enfield Classic 500	Royal Enfield Classic Battle Green	Royal Enfield Classic Chrome	Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Fuel	13.5 liters	14.5 liters	13.5 liters	13.5 liters
Engine Type	4 Stroke, Spark Ignition, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke
Maximum Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 RPM	27.2 bhp	27 bhp	27 bhp
Maximum Torque	41.3 Nm	41.3 Nm	41.3 Nm	41.3 Nm
Displacement	499 cc	499 cc	499 cc	499 cc
Box X Stroke	84 x 90 mm	84 x 90 mm	84 x 90 mm	84 x 90 mm
Starting System	Electronic Ignition	Electronic Ignition	Electronic Ignition	Electronic Ignition
Final Drive	NA	NA	NA	NA

 

Suspension:

Category	Royal Enfield Classic 500	Royal Enfield Classic Battle Green	Royal Enfield Classic Chrome	Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Front Suspension	Telescopic, hydraulic damping, stroke 130 mm	Telescopic, 35 mm forks, 130 mm travel	Telescopic, hydraulic damping, stroke 130 mm	Telescopic, hydraulic damping, stroke 130 mm
Rear Suspension	Swing arm with gas shock absorber, stroke 80 mm	Twin gas charged shock absorber with 5-step adjustable pre-load, 80 mm travel	Swing arm with gas shock absorber, stroke 80 mm	Swing arm with gas shock absorber, stroke 80 mm
Front Tyre	90/90 x 19 inches	90/90-18	90/90 x 19 inches	90/90 x 19 inches
Rear Tyre	120/80 x 18 inches	110/80-18	120/80 x 18 inches	120/80 x 18 inches

 

Brakes:

Category	Royal Enfield Classic 500	Royal Enfield Classic Battle Green	Royal Enfield Classic Chrome	Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Front Brake	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum

 

Transmission:

Category	Royal Enfield Classic 500	Royal Enfield Classic Battle Green	Royal Enfield Classic Chrome	Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
No. of Gears	5	5	5	5
Clutch	Wet, Multi-plate	Wet, Multi-plate	Wet, Multi-plate	Wet, Multi-plate