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Thunderbird TwinSpark

Once upon a time, Indian customer had the complaint about the step-motherly treatment of Royal Enfield as it used to launch new products overseas grossly ignoring the domestic market. While, the 500cc bikes in EFI and twin-spark variants are in good demand abroad, the 350 models had to stop selling due to stringent emission norms abroad. Now they have decided to introduce a twin-spark set up with the smaller 350cc engine codenamed as TBTS or Thunderbird Twin-Spark. TBTS is a winsome bike which would give us a delightful riding experience. The new model was launched in 2008 in Chennai and it operated on the UCE (Unit Construction Engine) coupled with the twin spark that churns out high power and torque with fuel efficiency. This high end bike is known for technological advancement and environment friendly qualifying the stricter emission norms.

Engine
Thunderbird Twin-spark depends on the 350 cc UCE engine. The engine produces 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm maximum power and 28 Nm @ 4000 rpm maximum torque. The new engine of Thunderbird Twinspark is featured for efficient combustion that uses the hydraulic tappet and it helps the bike to have zero clearance of pushrod with optimal valve timings. The bike is equipped with an auto de-compressor that gets activated at 250rpm and helps the rider to start the engine without much effort.

Design And Comfort
Thunderbird Twin-spark comes in different shades of color with many striking features. The twin pod instrument cluster is placed with speedometer, RPM meter, odometer, fuel gauge, trip meter and the instrument panel is blue black in color which remains clear even in sunlight. Thunderbird Twinspark has the electric motor starter placed on the inner side of the engine and it helps the bike to have low wear and tear in mechanical parts. There are six clutch plates to reduce effort required for controlling clutches and riding is easy. The twin spark badges can be seen on the side flanks and twinspark decal is found at the rear of the bike. It has multi focal reflector to do the job of easy tracking. It is a good looking standard bike suitable for the long distance travels.

Ride And Handling
The high density ergonomically designed seats are very comfortable and serve a wonderful ride. The brakes are very quick and appropriate for the long distance journey. The 19 inches tyre and gas charged suspension are meant to restrict vibrations even in high speeds. Kick lever appears to be a blotch in this cool looking bike and is placed unfriendly with the user. In crowded areas, it becomes bumpy when we have to arrest clutch regularly. An oil window is also provided to check oil levels. The bike now sports a better life halogen lamp than the formerly regular ones. Thunderbird Twinspark has the UCE features which would enable to pump oil at high pressures and give proper cooling to increase fuel efficiency. The new and much improved T'bird is definitely faster, smoother and more efficient than its earlier version. By shifting the brake linkage to the right side, the rear braking too has been sorted out. It comes to a halt from the top speed with good stability. But it is not so when we try to change the gear in the crowd now and then.

Variants, Price And Color
Thunderbird Twinspark is available in three monotone colors: Silver, Red and Black.

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird is a powerful bike which ensures comfortable ride for its riders. Equipped with plenty of modern technology, it is a modern motorcycle which maintains the legacy of Bullet. All Thunderbird enthusiasts love to have smooth and reliable rides of Thunderbird. The bike has one won the Best Cruiser Award from BBC Wheels

Looks and Styling
Loads of chrome has been used to style Thunderbird. Weld lines have become cleaner in Thunderbird, cumbersome fuel tank extensions are absent and there is minimal graphic display. The color has become more attractive with strong vibrant shades. Display panel hides the lights when they are off, making it cool.

Control and Comfort
Front suspension of the two-wheeler employs hydraulically damped telescopic forks. the rear suspension is outfitted with a short swing arm with five way adjustable shock absorbers. The one-piece stepped seat ensures adequate comfort and a firm cushioned backrest makes it better for the pillion rider. The bike is equipped with digital TCI (Transistor Coil Ignition) and it shows on performance. It has telescopic front suspension with hydraulic damping. Rear suspension has swing arm with gas shock absorbers. However, neutral-finder, which is a common feature in Bullet bikes, is missing.

This is the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to come equipped with a front disc brake.. It is also the first Enfield bike to use Digital CDI ignition and sport a production 5-speed gearbox.

Engine
The grand two-wheeler is equipped with single cylinder, 4 stroke 350cc engine that churns out a peak power of 18 bhp @ 5500 rpm. The engine has a constant vacuum carburetor which assists combustion and improves initial pick-up. The CDI ignition system of Royal Enfield Thunderbird takes care of cold start problems. It has optional disc brakes and self-start. The bike gives the mileage of approximate 40km/litre. This is due to lighter aluminum alloy which is used to make this motorcycle.
Engine
Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air Cooled
Displacement 346 cc
Bore x Stroke 70 mm x 90 mm
Max. Power 18 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max. Torque 27.5 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed (left foot gear shift)
Ignition Digital TCI
Carburetor Constant Vaccum (CV)
Starting Electric Start - Optional
Dimensions
Ground Clearance 140 mm
Width 750 mm
Wheel Base 1370 mm
Length 2120 mm
Height 1080 mm
Tyres
Front 3.25 x 19 6/4 PR
Rear 3.50 x 19 6/4 PR
Electricals
System, Head Lamp 12V, 35 / 35 W
Brakes
Front Drum 7" Dia. Twin lead / Disc Brake 280 mm - Optional
Rear Drum 6" Dia. Single lead
Speed
Max. Speed 110 kmph
Suspension
Front Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping
Rear Swing Arm with Adjustable and gas filled shock absorbers

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 EFI Stills,Reviews,Specifications.

Royal Enfield has launched their first Fuel Injected motorcycle, The Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 EFI.The Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 EFI is the most technologically advanced bike build by the Royal Enfield factory.Royal Enfield Bullet classic 500 EFI is included with a fuel injected, 499cc, single cylinder UCE four stroke engine.

The most powerful Bullet in production is the Bullet Classic 500 also happens to be producing 27.2bhp at 5250rpm and a whopping 41.3Nm of torque at 4000rpm.The new engine is also Euro III compliant, something which Royal Enfield needed to do in order to continue selling motorcycles in the European market.

While the styling of the Bullet Classic has received subtle touches, it still retains the quintessential classic British style that is inextricably linked to the Royal Enfield name.

Bullet Classic would be first launched in Germany next month, followed by a European launch early next near. There is no idea about the launch of Bullet Classic 500 EFI in India.when it launches in india,then It will be one of the most powerful bikes in india.
Technical Specifications:

VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name: Bullet Classic
Model: 500 EFi
Type: Sports
Top Speed: 130kph
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 499cccc
Engine: Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air Cooled
Maximum Power: 27.2Bhp@5250rpm
Maximum Torque: 41.3Nm@4000rpm
Gears: 5 Speed
Clutch: Wet Multi Plate
Bore: 84
Stroke: 90
Cylinder Configuration: NA
Engine Block Material: NA
Chassis Type: Tubular Steel
Cooling Type: Air Cooling
Carburetor: NA
Motor Power: 12V
DIMENSIONS
Length: 2160.00 mm
Width: 800.00 mm
Height: 1050.00 mm




OTHER SPECIFICATIONSWeight: 187.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 140.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 14.50 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1370.00 mm
Electrical System: NA
Headlamp: 12V, 60/55W
Battery Type: 12v, 14 AH
Horn: NA
Wheel Size: 90×90-18”/110×80-18” mm
Colours NA

Royal Enfield (RE), manufacturers of the renowned range of Bullet motorcycles has announced to introduce two new models by early 2010. RE is exploring the feasibility for launching the two bikes with two different engines, twin spark 350cc and 500cc engine with EFI technology.

It is not certain whether the new models would be catering to the domestic or the overseas markets, as the company has kept this one on the Q.T.

The Bullet builder is looking to up its game by 15-20 per cent year-on-year growth and is also looking to increase its annual production capacity from 44,000 units to 60,000 units (per annum) by 2010. The proposed launches and output enhancement will swallow in an investment worth Rs. 25 crores.

The Chennai based company has been receiving orders from a number of countries like UK, Germany and the US. Moreover, nations like Australia, France, Italy and Japan also want to import the company’s motorcycles.

The company is planning on widening its exports due to the better margins secured in the export business. RE is aiming to enlarge its presence in the US market especially in California. It has taken steps to meet most stringent emission norms.

Recently, it introduced the Thunderbird equipped with a UCE (unit construction engine) with integrated gear box, which reduces the metal wear and tear.

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1949 350cc Bullet

1949 350cc Bullet

My love affair with the 350 Bullet began in 1985. At that time I owned a 1963 Crusader, my first British bike, but what I really wanted was a 350. In 1987, on a six month trip to India, I fulfilled my ambition when I bought a brand new all red 350 Deluxe from the Madras factory. I toured India and Nepal on it.

However, it wasn't until 1995 that I bought an ‘old' Bullet - a 1952 350 which I picked up in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Even though nothing was missing from the bike this was very much a restoration project. Over the next decade the bike travelled with me, spending two years in my office in Wellington, which provided a talking point for visiting business people, six months in a New Zealand factory hidden behind cabinets and several years buried under all my household possessions in a storage unit (the first of three).

Then in 2001 the Bullet was shipped to England and lived in a ramshackle garage until the engine was sent to Andy Berry for restoration. You can follow the complete restoration process in a step-by-step illustrated guide in The Bullet-In available from this website.

Meanwhile, the frame and cycle parts stayed in a camper van for one winter then were squirreled away in various cupboards London flat I rented. The fact I got these parts in and out of the flat over a whole year without the landlady noticing should gain me entry to the Magic Circle!

After painting and the start of assembly in 2004 I had a change of mind. I removed the 350 engine from its frame - they were never original matching numbers - and I replaced it with a specially built engine to create a 1953 500 Bullet (you can also see this listed under Gordon's Bikes). I advertised in Old Bike Mart for a 1949 frame and to my delight a former subscriber to The Bullet-In responded; he had one which had been first registered in June 1949. The frame, along with a collection of scavenged early English Bullet cycle parts, is currently being stove-enamelled battleship grey, a colour copied from the original rear wheel hub I'm using.

I will begin final assembly the bike once all the paintwork is completed. I aim to create a finish as close to a 1949 model as possible. I have all the parts I need apart from the exhaust system. Watch this space for updated photographs as work progresses!

specification of bullet 350cc

Bullet 350cc

No introduction is required for the legendary Bullet 350. This powerful machine from Royal Enfield Motors Ltd. has kept itself abreast with advances in engineering as well as modern ergonomics without compromising its impeccable pedigree.Large wheelbase and big tyres provide greater stability and road grip, making Bullet 350 an ideal companion for long distance travel. It has also got a neutral finder for easily shifting to neutral gear. Bullet 350, with its aristocratic black and gold livery and thumping engine beat, sets itself apart from others and reminds the passer by that they are in close vicinity of automotive royalty.

Special Features :
Full Mud Guards
Traditional Tank Badge and Design
Sturdy Cast-Iron Engine
Traditional Four-Speed Gearbox with Right tool gear shift Flat-line shift Technical Specifications :

Engine

Type - Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air cooled

Displacement - 346 cc

Bore x Stroke - 70 mm x 90 mm

Maximum Power - 18 bhp @ 5000 rpm

Maximum Torque - 32 Nm @ 3000 rpm

Transmission - 4 Speed

Ignition - CB Point

Carburetor - Micarb VM 24

Tyres

Front - 3.25 x 19 4/6 PR
Rear - 3.25 x 19 4/6 PR

The legendary Bullet 350 need no introduction. This classic machine has kept place with advances in engineering and ergonomics without diluting its impeccable pedigree.

A long wheel base and bigger tyres provide increased stability and road grip, making it ideal for long distance travel. It also features a neutral fider for easy shifting to neutral.

Its aristocartic black & gold livery and thumping engine beat remind passers by that they are in the presence of automotive royalty.