Royal Enfield fuel-injects its Bullet
Royal Enfield has quite a history of producing motorcycles. In fact, pretty much the same motorcycle since 1955 or so, making basic changes along the way along with just a few concessions to modern roadways and rider expectations such as an electric starter and a new five speed gearbox within the last few years. All of that is set to change very soon, though, as the old Bullet with its cast iron cylinder and separate engine and gearbox castings has ceased production. The good news to fans of the classic machine is that a replacement bike has been shown at the Intermot show that just took place in Cologne, Germany.
Replacing the old-tech (some would say tried and true, of course) drivetrain is a new engine and transmission that is now constructed as a single unit. Fuel injection takes the place of the traditional carburetor and a catalyst resides in the exhaust. The new engine is a bit more powerful at 27.5-horsepower, but the real reason that the change was made was to meet current and expected new emissions regulations around the world. You can also expect the new bike to retain the old Bullet's exceptional fuel economy. The new bike is expected to make its formal debut in the U.S. sometime next year.
Gallery: Royal Enfield Bullet Classic
[Source: Royal Enfield USA - Photos: Kevin Mahoney / Royal Enfield USA]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
lardpig 7:34AM (10/28/2008)
So long as they make a new version of the Bullet Army I am satisfied. Exceptional motorcycle that's driven me around Asia for pennies to the mile.
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Vikram 4:28AM (11/25/2008)
This babe looks like it's come right out of some WWII british movie
with a the single seat spring saddle and the oval shaped tool box,
not to mentiont the classic vintage style headlamp cap.
Also I suppose it has been officially launched in the European
markets with a heavy price tag of 6000 euros!!
The engineering advancements as you have rightly pointed out were a
must to 1. survive fierce competition and 2. meet the international
environment norms. Well I am waiting for this classic beauty to
arrive in India, and I would be among the first ones to grab her by
the waist!! Provided the price tag is not as exhuberant as 6000
euros! Read more about the Bullet Classic on my blog: thev2bulls.wordpress.com
The Bullrider
thev2bulls.wordpress.com
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Vikram 4:42AM (11/25/2008)
This babe looks like it's come right out of some WWII british movie
with a the single seat spring saddle and the oval shaped tool box,
not to mentiont the classic vintage style headlamp cap.
Also I suppose it has been officially launched in the European
markets with a heavy price tag of 6000 euros!!
The engineering advancements as you have rightly pointed out were a
must to 1. survive fierce competition and 2. meet the international
environment norms. Well I am waiting for this classic beauty to
arrive in India, and I would be among the first ones to grab her by
the waist!! Provided the price tag is not as exhuberant as 6000
euros! Read more about the bullet classic on my blog: http://thev2bulls.wordpress.com
The Bullrider
http://thev2bulls.wordpress.com
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Carlos 5:18PM (12/28/2008)
Maravillosas; me pongo en cola para recibirla en Abril, fecha llegada anunciada en Valencia (España)
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