Royal Enfield has a special place in the heart of motorcycle enthusiasts. It is an age-old company with the longest manufacturing running still now on the roads. Every motorcycle has a somewhat similar retro style but different due to various features. Till now, they have released RE Bullet, Classic, Himalayan, Meteor, GT and Interceptor. Recently, RE has launched Super Meteor 650.
It has simple construction yet strong parts which led performance excel at par. Moreover, you can easily modify it single handed with little effort. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Solo Finisher, Seats, Silencers are the most common purchases for these bikes. While planning to buy Royal Enfield you must consider a few pointers before picking it up from the showroom as it can make or break your deal.
Here is all you need to know before buying a RE motorcycle.
Speed
Although it is common to see many enthusiasts taking their RE on the streets for style and roaming around, this bike is made much more than this. However, for mature riders, RE will get along with you for decades if you are just not a speed freak and stay intact with speed not more that 70 to 80 kmph. RE Bullet and Classic is a perfect example of it as with 350cc and 500cc engines, both bikes work well on highways as well on city riders even with frequent stoppage. But for highways and sports, you need powerful bikes such as the all new Himalayan 450 cc and Super Meteor 650 which can achieve the top speed of 170 km/h.
Cornering
Even though owing to its sturdy and heavy build, RE is a style statement and gets along on roads quite well yet it is advised not try to corner on Royal Enfield. It has foot pegs directly attached to the frame and sometimes crash bars which can touch the roads while cornering. Still if you corner too hard, there is a potential danger of rear wheel contact the ground resulting in crash causing severe damage. While touring always wear bullet accessories such as Helmet and other safety wears for rider safety. Moreover, do install Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Evo Large Engine Guard which is the ultimate accessory for style and safety. You can get them at Sparezo with worldwide shipping.
Heavy
Undoubtedly, Royal Enfield is a heavy motorcycle. For instance, even RE Classic models which are 350cc can weigh up to 195 kg and if we look at RE Interceptor it can go up to 202 kg. It can be sometimes tedious to handle RE in heavy traffic, yet for most part it is smooth to drive. However, trouble can come if it falls. It takes tremendous muscle power to lift it back and that too with attention as if not done correctly it can hurt your back.
ABS and navigation
Unlike the past, new models of Royal Enfield are now equipped with ABS features for safety reasons. ABS generally use speed sensors on both wheels to determine its speed and also to lock the required wheel. This ensures stability in the motorcycle and also prevents the wheel from locking. Also, all new Meteor 350cc is equipped with a Navigation system too which you operate from Royal Enfield app. It has a dedicated ‘tripper pod’ which has a semi-digital instrument cluster with analogue speedometer on larger pod and then LCD display for fuel-gauge and then odometer, trip meter, service reminder, clock, and gear position indicator on the smaller one.
Purposeful
While you have a range of Royal Enfield to choose from, it is advised to buy according to your suitability. As a first buyer or beginner it is advised to go for RE Classic and Bullet, however for touring on tough terrains it is perfect to go for RE Himalayan as they are specially designed for travelling. It is also recommended to add Bags and touring seats available with uncountable manufacturers for added luggage space and comfort which is imperative while going farther distances. These are available on Sparezo at pocket friendly prices.
Beside this, this company always comes up with astonishing features making it distinct from other bikes in the marketplace. So, if you are planning to purchase a Royal Enfield, always look for practical as well as style outlook.