Hi All,
In this post I am sharing my experience, problems and positives of the bike.
I got my bike on 5th April of 2011. It took almost 2 months to complete the first 1000 kms.
First of all, the looks of the bike are killer. Everyone turns their head when the bike passes by.
Especially the blue or green whatever color looks awesome.
The reason I opted this color because it comes only with 500cc.
So only just looking at the color anyone can say it is 500cc bull.
Now when it comes to riding comfort, the rider's seat is very much comfortable.
Previously I had an Apache RTR 160cc. So it took some time for me to get adjusted to the sitting position.
Though the actual riding comfort will be evaluated when I ride the bike more than 200 kms on a day.
Till now I have ridden it only 100 kms on a day.
Now after the two week of delivery and 300 kms, all fuses were blown. The horn n electric start stopped working.
So I took it to the service center. I got to know that my starter motor was jammed.
And I have been told that I will get the new motor after a week, which was very disappointing for me.
So the bike was in the garage for a week.
But when the motor got replaced, I have not experienced any problems till now.
I can say that the bike is Mukhan (Smooth like butter).
I got the bike serviced at the time of replacement of the starter motor.
The mileage of bike before the first service was 25-26 kmpl.
But after the first service, I am getting the mileage of at least 30 kmpl.
The Royal Enfield Authorized Service center at Bhandup (Mumbai) really sucks.
They didn't even lubricate my bike properly. The joints, the clutch were making noises which clearly indicated that there is no lubricant. So I have to get the bike lubricated from the Auth Rayal Enfield Serice center at Dombivali (Mumbai).
I will never go and recommend the the bhandup (Mumbai) service center. It really sucks.
Handling is very easy, bike is very stable till 90 kmph.
I haven't crossed 90 kmph mark till now.
So far I am very much satisfied n happy with the bike.
Will share more things later with u guys.
Wear helmets, do not use high beams unless required. Have a safe ride
And last but not the least keep thumping.
In this post I am sharing my experience, problems and positives of the bike.
I got my bike on 5th April of 2011. It took almost 2 months to complete the first 1000 kms.
First of all, the looks of the bike are killer. Everyone turns their head when the bike passes by.
Especially the blue or green whatever color looks awesome.
The reason I opted this color because it comes only with 500cc.
So only just looking at the color anyone can say it is 500cc bull.
Now when it comes to riding comfort, the rider's seat is very much comfortable.
Previously I had an Apache RTR 160cc. So it took some time for me to get adjusted to the sitting position.
Though the actual riding comfort will be evaluated when I ride the bike more than 200 kms on a day.
Till now I have ridden it only 100 kms on a day.
Now after the two week of delivery and 300 kms, all fuses were blown. The horn n electric start stopped working.
So I took it to the service center. I got to know that my starter motor was jammed.
And I have been told that I will get the new motor after a week, which was very disappointing for me.
So the bike was in the garage for a week.
But when the motor got replaced, I have not experienced any problems till now.
I can say that the bike is Mukhan (Smooth like butter).
I got the bike serviced at the time of replacement of the starter motor.
The mileage of bike before the first service was 25-26 kmpl.
But after the first service, I am getting the mileage of at least 30 kmpl.
The Royal Enfield Authorized Service center at Bhandup (Mumbai) really sucks.
They didn't even lubricate my bike properly. The joints, the clutch were making noises which clearly indicated that there is no lubricant. So I have to get the bike lubricated from the Auth Rayal Enfield Serice center at Dombivali (Mumbai).
I will never go and recommend the the bhandup (Mumbai) service center. It really sucks.
Handling is very easy, bike is very stable till 90 kmph.
I haven't crossed 90 kmph mark till now.
So far I am very much satisfied n happy with the bike.
Will share more things later with u guys.
Wear helmets, do not use high beams unless required. Have a safe ride
And last but not the least keep thumping.
Congratilations for completing 1000 Km Mark.
ReplyDeletethanks.. :)
ReplyDeleteI have my friend name like yours. Do you know the meaning of Kaustubh?
ReplyDeleteDo write your review on completion of 3000 Km Mrk by then third service is done and the runing in period of your bike will be over. Wishing you smooth, comfortable and safe ride
ohh cool yaar..
ReplyDeleteKaustubh is a divine jewel - the most valuable stone "Mani" is in the possession of lord Vishnu who lives in the Ksheer Sagar - "the ocean of milk".
It is believed that Gods and Asuras, churned the ocean (known as Samudra manthan in Hindu Mythology) to get Amrita (Devanagari - अमृत), fourteen treasures (ratnas) emerged from the ocean. The fourth Ratna that was emerged is known as Kaustubh.
Kaustubham is the 'Mani'. Kaustubh is the person who is wearing that Mani. That is no other than Lord Vishnu.
Yea.. I will write a post after completion of 3000 km.. Thanks..
Dear Kaustubh,
ReplyDeleteRead ur review and experience on RE Classic 500.
i am planning to go for the same and already booked but yet to decide on 350cc or 500cc.
So can u mail me ur contact no, as i would like to discuss with u on some issues.
regards
hitesh
hitesh29[at]gmail.com
hi:all
ReplyDeletei tested cc 350cc and tb350cc cc 500cc my suggestion 500cc is good smooth and comfortable. try test drive 350cc and 500cc you will feel the different.
I recommend 500cc if the budget allows.. It is the best in the class.
ReplyDeletewhat is the price and mileage of this beast
ReplyDeleteprice is 1.57 lakhs on road, and mileage about 30.
ReplyDeletewhat is its pick up,how much time does it take for 60kmph
ReplyDeleteis it similar to pulsar 220s pickup
ReplyDeletedude.. u do not ride it for speed and acceleration.. jus have a test ride.. then u will definitely buy it..trust me.. same happened with me..
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