Royal Enfield Classic 500 Despatch Launched in India @ Rs. 2.05 lakhs

Royal Enfield has officially introduced its limited-edition Despatch range of motorcycle in Mumbai today. The event took place in newly opened store located at Linking road, Khar (West Mumbai). The president of Royal Enfield, Rudratej Singh took the wraps off 'Desert Storm Despatch' and 'Squadron Blue Despatch' - the two variants of motorcycle. It will be available to purchase at INR 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) from July 15, 2015. The production of the motorcycle will be limited to 200 units only.

Its name 'Despatch' is inspired by a despatch riders who used Royal Enfield in the battlefield during war. In India, it will be available in only Blue and Brown shade, the green shade is restricted for only Army here, so no Green shade will be offered in Despatch range. Each motorcycle has been crafted with full attention and its painting process used unique film transfer technique and many man hands to give it detailed skin. Apart from this, Royal Enfield Classic 500 Despatch also gets a black coating on engine & silencer which goes very well with the color scheme and leather seats.

In addition, Royal Enfield also introduced a range of accessories and apparel for the Enfield lovers including Jackets, Pants, T-shirts, boots, wallets and duffle bags etc. Mechanically, it includes 499cc air-cooling, single cylinder, 4-stroke engine which generates 27.2Bhp of power at 5250 rpm and 41.3Nm torque at 4000 rpm. The overall height of the bike is a 1090mm, width is 790mm and it has a kerb weight of 190 kg. The ground clearance and seat height of the motorcycle is 1360mm and 800mm.