Classic Chrome

Accessories (Upswept silencer for Off-road use) shown in the image are not part of standard equipment.

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Front Mudguard

Chrome front mudguard
Rear Mudguard

Chrome dominates rea mudguard enhancing classic appeal.
Seat

Unique Tan seat, available on this model only. Spring seat, with removable pillion seat.
Tank

Finely crafted tank with post war era graphics and with generous chrome.
Tool Box

Chrome tool box with classic design.
Wheels

280MM disc brake

Finally, a bike that really is built like a gun and goes like a bullet
Jumping onto Royal Enfield's latest chromed slug, designed to replace the Machismo, this Bullet feels fast right from the word go. The Classic Chrome 500's acceleration is punchy with the torque coming in a torrent, so much so that whipping open the

Posted On: Mon, January 30, 2012Source: GQ India

The sands of time
The Classic Chrome and Desert Storm offer everything a Royal Enfield does, and more
Ever since the Classic series was launched in November 2009, Royal Enfield has had to face a bevy of orders. The series translated to superb demand that, very ofte

Posted On: Wed, November 16, 2011Source: The Hindu

Royal Enfield special feature
Here is a special feature which appeared in the German magazine Motorrad and highlighted the progress of Royal Enfield as a legendary brand as well as previewed the recently launched Classic Chrome and Desert Storm. This article is in German language

Posted On: Tue, November 8, 2011Source: Motorrad

Royal Enfield launches two leisure bikes
Royal Enfield, a unit of Eicher Motors Ltd, today announced the launch of two leisure bikes.

The bikes, Classic Chrome and Desert Storm, being limited edition products, would be available at select brand stores and dealerships across the count

Posted On: Sat, October 1, 2011Source: The Financial Express

Classic appeal
Royal Enfield launches Classic Chrome, Desert Storm variants

Sales of The Classic 350 and 500 series motorcycles have surpassed the company's expectations, and the Chennai-based veteran motorcycle maker is today struggling to ramp up fa

Posted On: Sat, October 1, 2011Source: The Hindu

Average Rating Based on 36 Review(s)

Performance 4.7

Drool Factor 4.6

Ownership Experience 4.4

Handling 4.4

Touring Ability 4.4

Over All 4.50

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May 8, 2013
Yashwanth

Performance 5

Handling 5

Drool Factor 4

Touring Ability 5

Ownership Experience 5

Over All4

Its is a beauty to own one. The riding experience is great. Not yet opened the throttle. Waiting to touch the 2000 Kms mark.

Yashwanth's review after using this product for 150 KM. He uses his bike for Commuting

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Feb 17, 2013
Abhishek

Performance 5

Handling 3

Drool Factor 5

Touring Ability 5

Ownership Experience 5

Over All4

awesome bike , 600 kms done, really comfortable . it is giving me 32kmpl .eveyone keep staring at me when i pass. Really great experience riding this bullet. the only problem is that it feels bit heavy in mob areas. rest everything is great.

Abhishek's review after using this product for 600 KM. He uses his bike for Commuting

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Feb 16, 2013
Goutham

Performance 5

Handling 5

Drool Factor 4

Touring Ability 5

Ownership Experience 5

Over All4

ONE WORD - "AWESOME" :)

Goutham 's review after using this product for 1500 KM. He uses his bike for Adventure

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6 of 9 people found this review helpful

Feb 15, 2013
Sanket

Performance 5

Handling 5

Drool Factor 5

Touring Ability 5

Ownership Experience 5

Over All5

Its a classic... What else you would say..... Just great machine to play with....

Sanket's review after using this product for 5000 KM. He uses his bike for Touring

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Feb 12, 2013
Nilesh

Performance 5

Handling 5

Drool Factor 5

Touring Ability 5

Ownership Experience 5

Over All5

Best bike ever

Nilesh's review after using this product for 409 KM. He uses his bike for Commuting

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3 of 6 people found this review helpful

engine

Type	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke,Twinspark
Displacement	499cc
Bore x stroke	84mm x 90mm
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1
Maximum Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Ignition System	Digital Electronic Ignition
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	5 Speed Constant Mesh
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Fuel Supply	Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
Air Cleaner	Paper Element
Engine Start	Electric/Kick

chassis & suspension

Type	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front suspension	Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel

dimensions

Wheelbase	1370 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Length	2160 mm
Width	800 mm
Height	1080 mm (Domestic) 1050 mm (Export)
Kerb Weight	187 Kg (with 90% Fuel & Oil)
Fuel Capacity	14.5 Ltr (3.2Gallon)

brakes & tyres

Tyres Fr.	90/90 - 19(Domestic), 90/90 - 18(Export)
Tyres Rr.	120/80 - 18(Domestic), 110/80 - 18(Export)
Brakes Front	280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Brakes Rear	153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding

electricals

Tail Lamp	21 W / 5 W
Turn Signal Lamp	-
Electrical System	12 volt - DC
Battery	12 volt, 14 Ah
Head Lamp	60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN

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Classic Chrome

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Accessories (Upswept silencer for Off-road use) shown in the image are not part of standard equipment.

Front Mudguard

Rear Mudguard

Seat

Tank

Tool Box

Wheels

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