Royal Enfield to launch Classic Chrome and Desert Storm tomorrow on 29th September 2011

Royal Enfield is a day away from the launch of the Classic Chrome and the Desert Storm variants. The Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500 and Desert Storm 500 are variants of their Classic line. Dr. Venki Padmanabhan CEO, Royal Enfield and Mr. Shaji Koshy, Sr VP- Sales & Marketing for Royal Enfield will preside over the launch event on 29th September 2011.  The variants will of course have a new paint job, and in regards to technical specifications, variations would be minimal.

The royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500 and the Desert Storm 500 are merely variants of the Classic line of Royal Enfield, which means that apart from the new paint jobs that these motorcycles sport, the rest of the motorcycle, including the mechanicals is bog similar to the Royal Enfield Classic 500. So, what you get in the Classic Chrome 500 and the Desert Storm 500 is a couple of new paint jobs.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 

Engine	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air cooled, and Fuel Injection
Displacement	499 CC
Bore x Stroke	84 mm x 90 mm
Maximum Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed (left foot gear shift)
Ignition	Electronic Ignition
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	140 mm
Width	800 mm
Wheel Base	1370 mm
Length	2130 mm
Height	1050 mm
Seat Height/ Saddle Height	800 mm
Tyres
Front	90/90 - 19
Rear	120/80 - 18
Electricals
Electrical System	12 Volts - DC
Head lamp	60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN
Battery	14 AH
Tail Lamp	21/5 W
E-Start Starter Motor	0.9 KW, DENSO
Brakes
Front	Hydraulic Disc Brake (Disc dia 280mm)
Rear	Foot Operated 153 mm Single Lead Internal Expanding
Maximum Speed
Speed	130 Kmph
Suspension
Front	Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm
Rear	Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm
Vehicle
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 ltr
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1
Air Cleaner	Paper Element
Engine Oil Grade / Qty	15W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Weight(Kerb)	182 Kg (with 90% fuel & oil)

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