2020 Royal Enfield Thunderbird X Spotted Testing

Royal Enfield is working on its BS-VI compliant set of motorcycles and the latest bike to be spotted from the new lineup is the Thunderbird X. The new spy pics of the upcoming 2020 Royal Enfield Thunderbird X reveal a host of changes that will be seen on the next-gen bike when it arrives next year.

The spied test motorcycle was spotted by the automotive paparazzi at Powerdrift, who clicked the new bike in Chennai. The motorcycle spotted on the streets of the capital of Tamil Nadu sports quite a few changes compared to the motorcycle currently on sale.

The changes include a new exhaust setup along with revised styling and a new seat. Other design features include handle bar ends and fork ends finished in black along with chrome casings for the lights, mirros and the new exhaust. Another big change carried over from the upcoming Royal Enfield Classic is the shifting of side for the rear disc brake from the left to the right. This means that the upcoming 2020 Thunderbird X's chain drive setup and the rear sprocket to the left side of the bike.

The biggest change compared to the current Thunderbird X are the wheels seen on the test bike. The spy pics reveal new alloy wheels on the Thunderbird X test mule. THe wheels are also different in terms of styling when compared to the units that are offered as an optional extra with the current crop of Thunderbird X models.  Along with all these visible changes, the next-generation Thunderbird X is expected to feature upgraded version of the current unit constuction engines (UCE). The new engines will be compliant with new BS-VI emission norms and are expected to be more fuel-efficent as well. The new engines are expected to feature fuel-injection and will be smoother as well.  In addtiion to the changes to the engine, the new Thunderbird X is expected to be lighter compared to the current model, which will help deliver better mileage and allow the 2020 Thunderbird X to be faster than the current bike as well. 

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Royal Enfield Classic 350 & 500 alloy wheels price revealed

Royal Enfield has finally added alloy wheels to the official accessory list for the Classic (350, 500) and Thunderbird (350, 500) models, priced at Rs 10,000 (Rs 11,000 including installation and taxes). These machined alloy wheels have already reached Royal Enfield dealers in Maharashtra.

The alloy wheels have also been added to the company’s website in the accessories section. These alloy wheels can be used with both, standard and tubeless tyres. This means existing owners of Classic and Thunderbird models with wire-spoke wheels can upgrade to the new alloys. The wheels also come with a two-year warranty from Royal Enfield.

The black 9-spoke wheels with the machined finish highlight on each spoke appear similar to the ones that come as standard on the Thunderbird X models, suggesting these could be the same wheels. The grey bike in the image is also equipped with other official accessories like an engine guard (Rs 3,450), luggage rack (Rs 2,400), knuckle guard and headlight guard.

The alloy wheels will allow the owners to make the full use of tubeless tyres on the Royal Enfield bikes. None of the Royal Enfield bikes with spoked rims offered the feature to use tubeless tyres, which causes a lot of trouble to the long-distance travellers. Tubeless tyres are much easier to repair on the way and also makes the ownership experience somewhat better.

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• Will come with dual-channel ABS as standard.
• Upswept exhaust to boost water-wading capabilities.
• Looks quite similar to the spied motorcycle from a couple of months ago.
• Should be Rs 10,000 more than respective Classic model.                                                      There were reports suggesting that Enfield was building a slightly off-road-biased scrambler of sorts based on the Classic platform. Finally, we have received a teaser video from Royal Enfield itself for the media ride. Not just that, they have revealed that the new Trials 350 and Trials 500 will be launched in India on March 27. Earlier, rumours suggested that the new bike could be named either “Scrambler” or “Trials.” After speaking with a few Royal Enfield dealers we have now come to know that the Chennai-based bikemaker has decided to go with the latter. In foreign markets, Enfield did use to sell a motorcycle with the same name, featuring a raised handlebar, upswept exhaust and dual-purpose tyres.The Trials will appear with two engine options - the 350 and the 500. It is unlikely that Enfield will change the tuning for the bikes as both motors have more than adequate low-down torque. What is different is the end-can is radically upswept, which should help it cross those nasty rivers while going to Ladakh. Will it retain the classic thump heartbeat? The Bulleteers do hope so.

Royal Enfield Himalayan D-71 Fiddler by Bulleteer Customs

Royal Enfield commissioned Bulleteer Customs to build their unique take on the Royal Enfield Himalayan, called the D-71 Fiddler.

Royal Enfield designed the custom motorcycle, and Bulleteer Customs made the project. The design draws inspiration from a species of crab called the Fiddler crab, known for its distinctly asymmetrical pincers. The motorcycle features custom paintwork adorning the custom body panels and fuel tank. The front end gets an off-road style beak, and they have removed the rear subframe for a more compact look. The motorcycle is a single seater, and the white & yellow spoke wheels shod with meatier rubber. The braced handlebar comes with hand guard on one side, for asymmetry, just like the crab’s claws. There is a bash plate under the engine as well.

                                                The engine head features red finish.

 The bike seems to use a 300 mm front disc from the Continental GT 535, and an aftermarket rear sprocket.

Speaking of the powerplant, the 411 cc SOHC mill with air and oil cooling comes with Leo Vince upswept exhaust with heat wrapping. The side panel houses the conical air filter, which juts out of its enclosure for a sporty appeal. In its stock form, the powerplant pushes out 24.5 bhp at 6,500 rpm, and 32 Nm of torque at 4,250 rpm. This custom Royal Enfield Himalayan is on display at the Royal Enfield Garage Café Baga, Goa.

source: indianautosblog.com

Royal Enfield Bullet Trials leaked details

The leaked details of the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials reveal various components and chrome treated parts that differentiate the motorcycle.

The Trials motorcycles would receive many updates over the standard 350 and 500 variants. The fascia, for example, gets a headlight grille that is available in either Chrome or Black, depending on the model. The shock absorbers at the front get black fork gaiters that are aimed to protect the oil seal from any damage. The front fender gets a shortened finish. The fuel tank gets a badge that is similar to the unit that occupies the space on the Interceptor INT 650.

Royal Enfield has used a generous amount of chrome for various panels such as the front fender, rear-view mirror housing, blinker mounts, oval box, battery box, and the brake pedal. The long list of accessories would be available with the motorcycle to enhance its capabilities on and off the tarmac. The list would include handlebar brace kit, rear seat cover and touring seats among others.

To distinguish the two models, Royal Enfield 350 Trial would receive red paint for the frame while the Trial 500 would get an olive green finish.

There is no mention of mechanical specifications in the leaked information, and thus we would assume that they remain unaltered from the standard models. The 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled motor delivers 19.8 bhp of power and 28 Nm of torque. The 499cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine puts out 27.1 bhp of power and 41 Nm of torque. Both the motorcycles use a 5-speed gearbox.

The Trials 350 and 500 were spotted during their pre-launch test runs, and the photographs revealed details like an upswept exhaust and a rear parcel rack.

The Royal Enfield Trails scrambler (350 cc variant)

The Royal Enfield Trails scrambler (350 cc variant) can be seen wading through water before revealing the dates March 26-27. We expect to see the motorcycles and hear details on the pricing front on the dates.

The Trails 350 and 500 were spied in India last year. The Trail badge models receive additional equipment to enhance their off-road prowess over the standard motorcycles. The front wheel, for example, would feature a larger diameter to tackle any obstructions efficiently. We expect to see a 19-inch wheel at the front and an 18-inch unit at the back. The wire-spoke wheels would be wrapped in dual-purpose tyres.

Ergonomics would also be tweaked for better reach to the handlebar while standing on the footpegs. Expect to see a taller set handlebar on the Trails motorcycles. As seen in previous spy images and in the latest teaser, the bikes would receive an upswept exhaust and a rear parcel rack. Other accessories on the bike include headlight protector, fork gaiters and a fork brace as standard.

The video also reveals a painted chassis. As reported in the past, the Royal Enfield 350 Trial would receive red paint for the frame while the Trial 500 would get a shade of olive green.

Mechanical specifications are likely to remain identical to the standard 350 and 500 models. The 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled motor delivers 19.8 bhp of power and 28 Nm of torque. The 499cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, on the other hand, is rated for 27.1 bhp of power and 41 Nm of torque. Both the motorcycles use a 5-speed gearbox.

Disc brakes on both wheels would provide stopping power while the safety net, similar to the rest of the Royal Enfield products, would include a dual-channel ABS. Expect the Bullet Trials 350 to arrive close to the INR 1.70 lakh price range while the Bullet Trials 500 could retail for approximately INR 2 lakh – both ex-showroom Delhi.

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