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Reviews of Royal Enfield Classic Stealth Black

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4.6/5

397 Ratings

111 Reviews

5 star

82%

4 star

10%

3 star

2%

2 star

1%

1 star

5%

₹ 1,88,115
Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

4

Visual Appeal


4

Reliability


4

Performance


4

Comfort


4

Service Experience

4

Value for Money

Reviews on Classic Stealth Black

  • Most Helpful (111)
  • Most Recent (111)
  • Critical (17)
  • Positive (94)
  • Head turner for sure

    5 years ago


    Dr Satyanath Rv

    Amazing bike. Bought from company owned showroom at hyderabad. The buying experience was great. Being 500cc it's a bit heavy but stable beast. A head turner certainly. Servicing is pretty good. Low on maintenance. Don't look at mileage. No round turns. Should be driven elegantly. Bike stops if side stand is on.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Leisure Rides

    Owned for

    6 months-1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Only water wash. No chemicals even a shampoo is no no. Keep tyre pressure 25 /35 for better manoeuvrability. Nitrogen is welcome.

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    0


  • poor servicing in RE showroom

    4 years ago


    Ashiq

    i buyed it before one year..it's a classy cruise bike with lot of vibration..and cruise weight...its comfort for a highway trip...the most disappointing thing is the service and maintenance...first of all within one year i got rusting..and damage of silencer...other RE produces very poor and pathetic quality service. they were not experienced mechanics..other..their work is poor.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    1

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    make sure there is no crack ..or rust in this bike...make sure the quality of brake bite.

    Was this review helpful?

    12


    6


  • Red carpet

    5 years ago


    Arun Kumar

    There was creating a wonderful memories with.Feeling very royal to ride it.This looking as killer and its killed me with looks , am a big fan of the engine sound and am feeling this as my heartbeat.However i wash completely my bike monthly twice , it was with me like king.Everything is fine & ok. And i fell with love on my bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    6 months-1 yr

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil after 3,000 kms , wash it monthly twice , use tubeless tyres.

    Was this review helpful?

    9


    3


  • Royal bikes needs care and maintenance.

    5 years ago


    Sudip Mukherjee

    Pros 1. Looks elegant 2. As chrome element is almost non existent, you don't have to worry about rusting in rainy season.3. Head turner 4. Engine is powerful as one of the top re engine is used so performance will be top class by re standards 5. Easy for city riding 6.Weight is on higher side so offers greater stability while riding Cons 1. Matte colour needs to be maintained very carefully. I have seen lots of re's losing matte finish after few days.2. You have to avoid products like wax, polish which are used for other re's as it creates glossy look losing original matte finish 3. If you give your bike for wash in washing centres you have to instruct him not to use products like mentioned above.4. Not too much suitable for long rides like thunderbird. Though lots of people use it for long rides touring i personally think thunderbird is much better for long rides.5. Braking is not as per the mark though braking power is an issue with all the re's so this bike is no exception 6. With dual disk brakes it is quite difficult to find mechanic in case of puncture as most of the mechanics are not used to handle puncture in rear wheel due to disk brake After sales service of re is worst.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    The maintenance cost is slightly higher than other motorcycles. This is because some parts are expensive and the engine takes 2.5 liters of oil. Hence, you need to ensure the motorcycle is in tip-top condition all the time. The matte black color needs special attention. Dust will look more prominent on matte black. Never give a motorcycle with matte black paint for diesel wash. If you do, the matte finish will turn to semi-glossy after a few washes. Use polishes that are specifically make for matte black paint. Ensure that the rear wheel is properly aligned after repairing punctures or replacing tyre/tube. Else the rear disc pads will wear off in no time. Buy what your heart says. Respect and take good care of whatever you buy.

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    1


  • Thank you royal enfield! you are awful

    4 years ago


    Induj Damodar

    Sad bike. The bike's fuse get short circuit every week. Have to carry extra fuses of 15 and 30 amps as the bike can stop anywhere. I ride 50kms every day in the city, the pick up of the bike is really good and so is the engine but what is the benefit if i'm pushing it to the nearest mechanic or calling for mechanics in the middle of nowhere. I'm a repeat user of re. I have a 350cc std, 1989 model which is much better performing and has less breakdown issues compared to this brand new one. The service centre people double checked and said if you have wiring issues again please come back and we ll do an extensive check. Dude! come on! if you can fix it, fix it now. Like a fool, i took my bike back and now it is parked in my parking lot for the last two weeks like a piece of junk. I'm so disappointed that re sold me a heavy black piece of metal for 2.3l.Thank you re!You are awful!

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    2

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    3

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    1


  • Eye opening review about royal enfield stealth black

    6 years ago


    Jogeswar Rao

    Buy it if you are desi munda or else you can see for akula 310.... Royal enfield ride is smooth and shift.Look wise its good but performance it lag in rpm... Maintenance maybe higher then the rest of bike at this cost....Pros are long ride for travellers and cons are compare to the cost wise its little bit more.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Tours

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change the silencer and tyres for long rides...and do change the handle if you want

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • The black beast

    6 years ago


    Sebin Shad

    The classic 500 stealth black is a “beast” in performance and styling.My friend has brought the bike and rode almost 3000 km and i had ride it too.In comfort the bike is awesome.There were no vibration problem other than the previous models.And the riding position is superb.The looks of the bike is solid the new stealth black (matte black) version is much better than the previous colour. I personally loved the bike and planning to buy one.The performance is killing. It feels smoother to ride in traffics. Easily maintained.When the bike ride around 3000 km some miner complaints had seen like handle sound,screw loose but it all solved at the service.The royal enfield classic 500 stealth black version is worth the price.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    Never owned

    Tips for other riders

    You don't need to worry about the maintenance of this bike. It depends on the usage of the bike . If you use it well it will stay awesome.but you should ask the service centre to what you need to careful after 3000km

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Royal enfield 500cc stealth black

    5 years ago


    Islam Sabir

    Awesome fabulous adorable I am biggest fan for this bike... I love my black beast..I live in new delhi and bought this beast before 5 days and my riding experience for this beast is mind blowing because this bike comfort mileage and everything like looks pickup fabulous and am going everywhere and lots of people looking turn back and ask me for this beast... I love my beast.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Nobody mess with stealth black

    4 years ago


    Jatinbhai Tandel

    Very good bike.. When i went for purchase the bike. It look little expensive... But when i ride it that time i thought re give good bike compared to harly Davidson bikes, worth wise... And awesome riding experience... And about look.. Nobody can mess with stealth black. And service is also good.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Great looks smooth drive but costly

    5 years ago


    Harikrishna M Menon

    Buying experience was cool as i have already done a research for 2 months before buying this bike. I knew more then what the sales executive knew about the bike. I bought it straightaway and being a privilege bike, paying ready cash i got the bike delivered within a day. I rode this in local areas for around 15 to 20 days covering 726km within which the first service was also done. After first service the bike became even smoother. There were no issues i was facing when i made it to my first service i.E. At 500km. The mileage was 23kmpl before first service and after the first service it went on to 27kmpl in city. My first service costed me rs.1110 approx. With free labor cost. After 20 days, i rode this from thrissur to solapur with a day break at bangalore covering 1202km in 26 hours and it gave a mileage of 36.31kmpl which was more than expectation, also thanks to roads. It didn't have a single issue throughout and after the trip. Its looks are so astonishing that every eye on road turns to have look at this. Performance have been outstanding till now notching 2000kms yesterday. Pros i have already said, and which it is full of. Cons, i would say it ejects a lot of heat in small distance traverse (which is natural though a bit irritating) and the gear shift noise is a bit high a disturbing in first 3 gears transfer and also its weight but is manageable if you are over 70kgs and its a bit costly.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    9


    4

  • Head turner for sure

    5 years ago


    Dr Satyanath Rv

    Amazing bike. Bought from company owned showroom at hyderabad. The buying experience was great. Being 500cc it's a bit heavy but stable beast. A head turner certainly. Servicing is pretty good. Low on maintenance. Don't look at mileage. No round turns. Should be driven elegantly. Bike stops if side stand is on.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Leisure Rides

    Owned for

    6 months-1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Only water wash. No chemicals even a shampoo is no no. Keep tyre pressure 25 /35 for better manoeuvrability. Nitrogen is welcome.

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    0


  • poor servicing in RE showroom

    4 years ago


    Ashiq

    i buyed it before one year..it's a classy cruise bike with lot of vibration..and cruise weight...its comfort for a highway trip...the most disappointing thing is the service and maintenance...first of all within one year i got rusting..and damage of silencer...other RE produces very poor and pathetic quality service. they were not experienced mechanics..other..their work is poor.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    1

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    make sure there is no crack ..or rust in this bike...make sure the quality of brake bite.

    Was this review helpful?

    12


    6


  • Red carpet

    5 years ago


    Arun Kumar

    There was creating a wonderful memories with.Feeling very royal to ride it.This looking as killer and its killed me with looks , am a big fan of the engine sound and am feeling this as my heartbeat.However i wash completely my bike monthly twice , it was with me like king.Everything is fine & ok. And i fell with love on my bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    6 months-1 yr

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil after 3,000 kms , wash it monthly twice , use tubeless tyres.

    Was this review helpful?

    9


    3


  • Royal bikes needs care and maintenance.

    5 years ago


    Sudip Mukherjee

    Pros 1. Looks elegant 2. As chrome element is almost non existent, you don't have to worry about rusting in rainy season.3. Head turner 4. Engine is powerful as one of the top re engine is used so performance will be top class by re standards 5. Easy for city riding 6.Weight is on higher side so offers greater stability while riding Cons 1. Matte colour needs to be maintained very carefully. I have seen lots of re's losing matte finish after few days.2. You have to avoid products like wax, polish which are used for other re's as it creates glossy look losing original matte finish 3. If you give your bike for wash in washing centres you have to instruct him not to use products like mentioned above.4. Not too much suitable for long rides like thunderbird. Though lots of people use it for long rides touring i personally think thunderbird is much better for long rides.5. Braking is not as per the mark though braking power is an issue with all the re's so this bike is no exception 6. With dual disk brakes it is quite difficult to find mechanic in case of puncture as most of the mechanics are not used to handle puncture in rear wheel due to disk brake After sales service of re is worst.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    The maintenance cost is slightly higher than other motorcycles. This is because some parts are expensive and the engine takes 2.5 liters of oil. Hence, you need to ensure the motorcycle is in tip-top condition all the time. The matte black color needs special attention. Dust will look more prominent on matte black. Never give a motorcycle with matte black paint for diesel wash. If you do, the matte finish will turn to semi-glossy after a few washes. Use polishes that are specifically make for matte black paint. Ensure that the rear wheel is properly aligned after repairing punctures or replacing tyre/tube. Else the rear disc pads will wear off in no time. Buy what your heart says. Respect and take good care of whatever you buy.

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    1


  • Thank you royal enfield! you are awful

    4 years ago


    Induj Damodar

    Sad bike. The bike's fuse get short circuit every week. Have to carry extra fuses of 15 and 30 amps as the bike can stop anywhere. I ride 50kms every day in the city, the pick up of the bike is really good and so is the engine but what is the benefit if i'm pushing it to the nearest mechanic or calling for mechanics in the middle of nowhere. I'm a repeat user of re. I have a 350cc std, 1989 model which is much better performing and has less breakdown issues compared to this brand new one. The service centre people double checked and said if you have wiring issues again please come back and we ll do an extensive check. Dude! come on! if you can fix it, fix it now. Like a fool, i took my bike back and now it is parked in my parking lot for the last two weeks like a piece of junk. I'm so disappointed that re sold me a heavy black piece of metal for 2.3l.Thank you re!You are awful!

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    2

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    3

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    1


  • Eye opening review about royal enfield stealth black

    6 years ago


    Jogeswar Rao

    Buy it if you are desi munda or else you can see for akula 310.... Royal enfield ride is smooth and shift.Look wise its good but performance it lag in rpm... Maintenance maybe higher then the rest of bike at this cost....Pros are long ride for travellers and cons are compare to the cost wise its little bit more.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Tours

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change the silencer and tyres for long rides...and do change the handle if you want

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • The black beast

    6 years ago


    Sebin Shad

    The classic 500 stealth black is a “beast” in performance and styling.My friend has brought the bike and rode almost 3000 km and i had ride it too.In comfort the bike is awesome.There were no vibration problem other than the previous models.And the riding position is superb.The looks of the bike is solid the new stealth black (matte black) version is much better than the previous colour. I personally loved the bike and planning to buy one.The performance is killing. It feels smoother to ride in traffics. Easily maintained.When the bike ride around 3000 km some miner complaints had seen like handle sound,screw loose but it all solved at the service.The royal enfield classic 500 stealth black version is worth the price.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    Never owned

    Tips for other riders

    You don't need to worry about the maintenance of this bike. It depends on the usage of the bike . If you use it well it will stay awesome.but you should ask the service centre to what you need to careful after 3000km

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Royal enfield 500cc stealth black

    5 years ago


    Islam Sabir

    Awesome fabulous adorable I am biggest fan for this bike... I love my black beast..I live in new delhi and bought this beast before 5 days and my riding experience for this beast is mind blowing because this bike comfort mileage and everything like looks pickup fabulous and am going everywhere and lots of people looking turn back and ask me for this beast... I love my beast.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Nobody mess with stealth black

    4 years ago


    Jatinbhai Tandel

    Very good bike.. When i went for purchase the bike. It look little expensive... But when i ride it that time i thought re give good bike compared to harly Davidson bikes, worth wise... And awesome riding experience... And about look.. Nobody can mess with stealth black. And service is also good.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Great looks smooth drive but costly

    5 years ago


    Harikrishna M Menon

    Buying experience was cool as i have already done a research for 2 months before buying this bike. I knew more then what the sales executive knew about the bike. I bought it straightaway and being a privilege bike, paying ready cash i got the bike delivered within a day. I rode this in local areas for around 15 to 20 days covering 726km within which the first service was also done. After first service the bike became even smoother. There were no issues i was facing when i made it to my first service i.E. At 500km. The mileage was 23kmpl before first service and after the first service it went on to 27kmpl in city. My first service costed me rs.1110 approx. With free labor cost. After 20 days, i rode this from thrissur to solapur with a day break at bangalore covering 1202km in 26 hours and it gave a mileage of 36.31kmpl which was more than expectation, also thanks to roads. It didn't have a single issue throughout and after the trip. Its looks are so astonishing that every eye on road turns to have look at this. Performance have been outstanding till now notching 2000kms yesterday. Pros i have already said, and which it is full of. Cons, i would say it ejects a lot of heat in small distance traverse (which is natural though a bit irritating) and the gear shift noise is a bit high a disturbing in first 3 gears transfer and also its weight but is manageable if you are over 70kgs and its a bit costly.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    9


    4

  • Head turner for sure

    5 years ago


    Dr Satyanath Rv

    Amazing bike. Bought from company owned showroom at hyderabad. The buying experience was great. Being 500cc it's a bit heavy but stable beast. A head turner certainly. Servicing is pretty good. Low on maintenance. Don't look at mileage. No round turns. Should be driven elegantly. Bike stops if side stand is on.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Leisure Rides

    Owned for

    6 months-1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Only water wash. No chemicals even a shampoo is no no. Keep tyre pressure 25 /35 for better manoeuvrability. Nitrogen is welcome.

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    0


  • poor servicing in RE showroom

    4 years ago


    Ashiq

    i buyed it before one year..it's a classy cruise bike with lot of vibration..and cruise weight...its comfort for a highway trip...the most disappointing thing is the service and maintenance...first of all within one year i got rusting..and damage of silencer...other RE produces very poor and pathetic quality service. they were not experienced mechanics..other..their work is poor.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    1

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    make sure there is no crack ..or rust in this bike...make sure the quality of brake bite.

    Was this review helpful?

    12


    6


  • Red carpet

    5 years ago


    Arun Kumar

    There was creating a wonderful memories with.Feeling very royal to ride it.This looking as killer and its killed me with looks , am a big fan of the engine sound and am feeling this as my heartbeat.However i wash completely my bike monthly twice , it was with me like king.Everything is fine & ok. And i fell with love on my bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    6 months-1 yr

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil after 3,000 kms , wash it monthly twice , use tubeless tyres.

    Was this review helpful?

    9


    3


  • Royal bikes needs care and maintenance.

    5 years ago


    Sudip Mukherjee

    Pros 1. Looks elegant 2. As chrome element is almost non existent, you don't have to worry about rusting in rainy season.3. Head turner 4. Engine is powerful as one of the top re engine is used so performance will be top class by re standards 5. Easy for city riding 6.Weight is on higher side so offers greater stability while riding Cons 1. Matte colour needs to be maintained very carefully. I have seen lots of re's losing matte finish after few days.2. You have to avoid products like wax, polish which are used for other re's as it creates glossy look losing original matte finish 3. If you give your bike for wash in washing centres you have to instruct him not to use products like mentioned above.4. Not too much suitable for long rides like thunderbird. Though lots of people use it for long rides touring i personally think thunderbird is much better for long rides.5. Braking is not as per the mark though braking power is an issue with all the re's so this bike is no exception 6. With dual disk brakes it is quite difficult to find mechanic in case of puncture as most of the mechanics are not used to handle puncture in rear wheel due to disk brake After sales service of re is worst.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    The maintenance cost is slightly higher than other motorcycles. This is because some parts are expensive and the engine takes 2.5 liters of oil. Hence, you need to ensure the motorcycle is in tip-top condition all the time. The matte black color needs special attention. Dust will look more prominent on matte black. Never give a motorcycle with matte black paint for diesel wash. If you do, the matte finish will turn to semi-glossy after a few washes. Use polishes that are specifically make for matte black paint. Ensure that the rear wheel is properly aligned after repairing punctures or replacing tyre/tube. Else the rear disc pads will wear off in no time. Buy what your heart says. Respect and take good care of whatever you buy.

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    1


  • Thank you royal enfield! you are awful

    4 years ago


    Induj Damodar

    Sad bike. The bike's fuse get short circuit every week. Have to carry extra fuses of 15 and 30 amps as the bike can stop anywhere. I ride 50kms every day in the city, the pick up of the bike is really good and so is the engine but what is the benefit if i'm pushing it to the nearest mechanic or calling for mechanics in the middle of nowhere. I'm a repeat user of re. I have a 350cc std, 1989 model which is much better performing and has less breakdown issues compared to this brand new one. The service centre people double checked and said if you have wiring issues again please come back and we ll do an extensive check. Dude! come on! if you can fix it, fix it now. Like a fool, i took my bike back and now it is parked in my parking lot for the last two weeks like a piece of junk. I'm so disappointed that re sold me a heavy black piece of metal for 2.3l.Thank you re!You are awful!

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    2

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    3

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    1


  • Eye opening review about royal enfield stealth black

    6 years ago


    Jogeswar Rao

    Buy it if you are desi munda or else you can see for akula 310.... Royal enfield ride is smooth and shift.Look wise its good but performance it lag in rpm... Maintenance maybe higher then the rest of bike at this cost....Pros are long ride for travellers and cons are compare to the cost wise its little bit more.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Tours

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change the silencer and tyres for long rides...and do change the handle if you want

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • The black beast

    6 years ago


    Sebin Shad

    The classic 500 stealth black is a “beast” in performance and styling.My friend has brought the bike and rode almost 3000 km and i had ride it too.In comfort the bike is awesome.There were no vibration problem other than the previous models.And the riding position is superb.The looks of the bike is solid the new stealth black (matte black) version is much better than the previous colour. I personally loved the bike and planning to buy one.The performance is killing. It feels smoother to ride in traffics. Easily maintained.When the bike ride around 3000 km some miner complaints had seen like handle sound,screw loose but it all solved at the service.The royal enfield classic 500 stealth black version is worth the price.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    Never owned

    Tips for other riders

    You don't need to worry about the maintenance of this bike. It depends on the usage of the bike . If you use it well it will stay awesome.but you should ask the service centre to what you need to careful after 3000km

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Royal enfield 500cc stealth black

    5 years ago


    Islam Sabir

    Awesome fabulous adorable I am biggest fan for this bike... I love my black beast..I live in new delhi and bought this beast before 5 days and my riding experience for this beast is mind blowing because this bike comfort mileage and everything like looks pickup fabulous and am going everywhere and lots of people looking turn back and ask me for this beast... I love my beast.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Nobody mess with stealth black

    4 years ago


    Jatinbhai Tandel

    Very good bike.. When i went for purchase the bike. It look little expensive... But when i ride it that time i thought re give good bike compared to harly Davidson bikes, worth wise... And awesome riding experience... And about look.. Nobody can mess with stealth black. And service is also good.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Great looks smooth drive but costly

    5 years ago


    Harikrishna M Menon

    Buying experience was cool as i have already done a research for 2 months before buying this bike. I knew more then what the sales executive knew about the bike. I bought it straightaway and being a privilege bike, paying ready cash i got the bike delivered within a day. I rode this in local areas for around 15 to 20 days covering 726km within which the first service was also done. After first service the bike became even smoother. There were no issues i was facing when i made it to my first service i.E. At 500km. The mileage was 23kmpl before first service and after the first service it went on to 27kmpl in city. My first service costed me rs.1110 approx. With free labor cost. After 20 days, i rode this from thrissur to solapur with a day break at bangalore covering 1202km in 26 hours and it gave a mileage of 36.31kmpl which was more than expectation, also thanks to roads. It didn't have a single issue throughout and after the trip. Its looks are so astonishing that every eye on road turns to have look at this. Performance have been outstanding till now notching 2000kms yesterday. Pros i have already said, and which it is full of. Cons, i would say it ejects a lot of heat in small distance traverse (which is natural though a bit irritating) and the gear shift noise is a bit high a disturbing in first 3 gears transfer and also its weight but is manageable if you are over 70kgs and its a bit costly.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    9


    4

  • Head turner for sure

    5 years ago


    Dr Satyanath Rv

    Amazing bike. Bought from company owned showroom at hyderabad. The buying experience was great. Being 500cc it's a bit heavy but stable beast. A head turner certainly. Servicing is pretty good. Low on maintenance. Don't look at mileage. No round turns. Should be driven elegantly. Bike stops if side stand is on.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Leisure Rides

    Owned for

    6 months-1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Only water wash. No chemicals even a shampoo is no no. Keep tyre pressure 25 /35 for better manoeuvrability. Nitrogen is welcome.

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    0


  • poor servicing in RE showroom

    4 years ago


    Ashiq

    i buyed it before one year..it's a classy cruise bike with lot of vibration..and cruise weight...its comfort for a highway trip...the most disappointing thing is the service and maintenance...first of all within one year i got rusting..and damage of silencer...other RE produces very poor and pathetic quality service. they were not experienced mechanics..other..their work is poor.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    1

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    make sure there is no crack ..or rust in this bike...make sure the quality of brake bite.

    Was this review helpful?

    12


    6


  • Red carpet

    5 years ago


    Arun Kumar

    There was creating a wonderful memories with.Feeling very royal to ride it.This looking as killer and its killed me with looks , am a big fan of the engine sound and am feeling this as my heartbeat.However i wash completely my bike monthly twice , it was with me like king.Everything is fine & ok. And i fell with love on my bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    6 months-1 yr

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change oil after 3,000 kms , wash it monthly twice , use tubeless tyres.

    Was this review helpful?

    9


    3


  • Royal bikes needs care and maintenance.

    5 years ago


    Sudip Mukherjee

    Pros 1. Looks elegant 2. As chrome element is almost non existent, you don't have to worry about rusting in rainy season.3. Head turner 4. Engine is powerful as one of the top re engine is used so performance will be top class by re standards 5. Easy for city riding 6.Weight is on higher side so offers greater stability while riding Cons 1. Matte colour needs to be maintained very carefully. I have seen lots of re's losing matte finish after few days.2. You have to avoid products like wax, polish which are used for other re's as it creates glossy look losing original matte finish 3. If you give your bike for wash in washing centres you have to instruct him not to use products like mentioned above.4. Not too much suitable for long rides like thunderbird. Though lots of people use it for long rides touring i personally think thunderbird is much better for long rides.5. Braking is not as per the mark though braking power is an issue with all the re's so this bike is no exception 6. With dual disk brakes it is quite difficult to find mechanic in case of puncture as most of the mechanics are not used to handle puncture in rear wheel due to disk brake After sales service of re is worst.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    The maintenance cost is slightly higher than other motorcycles. This is because some parts are expensive and the engine takes 2.5 liters of oil. Hence, you need to ensure the motorcycle is in tip-top condition all the time. The matte black color needs special attention. Dust will look more prominent on matte black. Never give a motorcycle with matte black paint for diesel wash. If you do, the matte finish will turn to semi-glossy after a few washes. Use polishes that are specifically make for matte black paint. Ensure that the rear wheel is properly aligned after repairing punctures or replacing tyre/tube. Else the rear disc pads will wear off in no time. Buy what your heart says. Respect and take good care of whatever you buy.

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    1


  • Thank you royal enfield! you are awful

    4 years ago


    Induj Damodar

    Sad bike. The bike's fuse get short circuit every week. Have to carry extra fuses of 15 and 30 amps as the bike can stop anywhere. I ride 50kms every day in the city, the pick up of the bike is really good and so is the engine but what is the benefit if i'm pushing it to the nearest mechanic or calling for mechanics in the middle of nowhere. I'm a repeat user of re. I have a 350cc std, 1989 model which is much better performing and has less breakdown issues compared to this brand new one. The service centre people double checked and said if you have wiring issues again please come back and we ll do an extensive check. Dude! come on! if you can fix it, fix it now. Like a fool, i took my bike back and now it is parked in my parking lot for the last two weeks like a piece of junk. I'm so disappointed that re sold me a heavy black piece of metal for 2.3l.Thank you re!You are awful!

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Visual Appeal


    2

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    3

    Comfort


    3

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    7


    1


  • Eye opening review about royal enfield stealth black

    6 years ago


    Jogeswar Rao

    Buy it if you are desi munda or else you can see for akula 310.... Royal enfield ride is smooth and shift.Look wise its good but performance it lag in rpm... Maintenance maybe higher then the rest of bike at this cost....Pros are long ride for travellers and cons are compare to the cost wise its little bit more.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Tours

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Tips for other riders

    Change the silencer and tyres for long rides...and do change the handle if you want

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • The black beast

    6 years ago


    Sebin Shad

    The classic 500 stealth black is a “beast” in performance and styling.My friend has brought the bike and rode almost 3000 km and i had ride it too.In comfort the bike is awesome.There were no vibration problem other than the previous models.And the riding position is superb.The looks of the bike is solid the new stealth black (matte black) version is much better than the previous colour. I personally loved the bike and planning to buy one.The performance is killing. It feels smoother to ride in traffics. Easily maintained.When the bike ride around 3000 km some miner complaints had seen like handle sound,screw loose but it all solved at the service.The royal enfield classic 500 stealth black version is worth the price.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Performance


    4

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    Never owned

    Tips for other riders

    You don't need to worry about the maintenance of this bike. It depends on the usage of the bike . If you use it well it will stay awesome.but you should ask the service centre to what you need to careful after 3000km

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Royal enfield 500cc stealth black

    5 years ago


    Islam Sabir

    Awesome fabulous adorable I am biggest fan for this bike... I love my black beast..I live in new delhi and bought this beast before 5 days and my riding experience for this beast is mind blowing because this bike comfort mileage and everything like looks pickup fabulous and am going everywhere and lots of people looking turn back and ask me for this beast... I love my beast.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Nobody mess with stealth black

    4 years ago


    Jatinbhai Tandel

    Very good bike.. When i went for purchase the bike. It look little expensive... But when i ride it that time i thought re give good bike compared to harly Davidson bikes, worth wise... And awesome riding experience... And about look.. Nobody can mess with stealth black. And service is also good.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    6


    0


  • Great looks smooth drive but costly

    5 years ago


    Harikrishna M Menon

    Buying experience was cool as i have already done a research for 2 months before buying this bike. I knew more then what the sales executive knew about the bike. I bought it straightaway and being a privilege bike, paying ready cash i got the bike delivered within a day. I rode this in local areas for around 15 to 20 days covering 726km within which the first service was also done. After first service the bike became even smoother. There were no issues i was facing when i made it to my first service i.E. At 500km. The mileage was 23kmpl before first service and after the first service it went on to 27kmpl in city. My first service costed me rs.1110 approx. With free labor cost. After 20 days, i rode this from thrissur to solapur with a day break at bangalore covering 1202km in 26 hours and it gave a mileage of 36.31kmpl which was more than expectation, also thanks to roads. It didn't have a single issue throughout and after the trip. Its looks are so astonishing that every eye on road turns to have look at this. Performance have been outstanding till now notching 2000kms yesterday. Pros i have already said, and which it is full of. Cons, i would say it ejects a lot of heat in small distance traverse (which is natural though a bit irritating) and the gear shift noise is a bit high a disturbing in first 3 gears transfer and also its weight but is manageable if you are over 70kgs and its a bit costly.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Visual Appeal


    4

    Reliability


    5

    Performance


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service Experience

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Was this review helpful?

    9


    4

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