Though Royal Enfield has always been every man’s dream, the CL500 classic will definitely be every man’s pride, provided he can afford it. Among the all the best sellers, Royal Enfield has come up with a single seated beast named Royal Enfield 500 Classic. We bring to you a short and crisp review of this magnificent structure.
Looks and aesthetics
The one seater disappointment is converted into gleaming happiness after seeing the polished exteriors. Though the hanging wires are a turnoff initially, knowing that these do not affect the bike’s performance gives a relief. Going by the user review, the paint job is not of the highest caliber, but can be dealt with knowing the beast you get to handle.
Performance
This Enfield sibling is awesome when it comes to gliding on the roads with a smooth transition between highways and city roads. The fuel consumption does growl after a few kms and an oil change is a must at every 500 km. The engine by popular review we understand is fitted with a Keihin EFI system and a DENSO (made in Japan) electric starter, CL350 has an Indian made ES.
Ease of use
It is not a secret that Royal Enfield seating is not the most comfortable ride, and this one does not leave you surprised. The Royal Enfield Classic 500 is not the coziest ride, but a hard core Enfield lover will prefer to suffer than let go the pain. Many of the Enfield lovers do recommend getting rid of the springs and refrabicating the seats.