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Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
Value for Money
Royal thump is back
10 years ago
Brunosingh
Style
great styling as usual,with a little tweaks
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
very powerful engine makes the 190kg bike vibrate like a plastic toy,gives a great pickup even when going uphill with 2 people mounted
ride quality & handling
ride quality is good,can be balanced very well at low speeds of 5-10kmph,handling is good but manoeuvring through tense streets might be an issue
final words
great styling,great paintjob,very powerful engine and less weight compared to older versions make it the best royal enfield
areas of improvement
comfort
pros
vintage design,matte finish,powerful engine
cons
no rear disk brake
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
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95
9
Don't buy this bike ,it is a 500cc snake which is gonna bite you
5 years ago
Mihir Dutt
this bike looks like heaven but after you buy it you face many problems in this bike in every one year this bike needs maintenance of it's engine which costs 15000 rupees and it's battery is very bad it release acid due to which bike colour get affected , brother I love this bike but maintenance is very high.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Don't try over speeding this bike the engine is very powerful and braking system of this bike is not that good which can stop this 500cc beast.
Was this review helpful?
6
5
Desert storm classic 500cc - a painful possession
5 years ago
Kuldeep Singh Parihar
I bought classic desert storm 500cc two years back. It's been extremely high on maintenance and a pain to possess. It's prone to scratches, rust and frequent battery failures leading to on the way stoppages. Completely unreliable bike on isolated routes. And just two days after service costing inr 2,500+ from brawn automobiles gurgaon on 19th aug'18 the bike has stopped unable to restart again. This was not the first time it stopped. Called road side assistance at 13:12pm which responded after 3 hr 30 mins by when i had dragged this bike 8 km back home. Thank god was not in mid of a long tour like it happened last time was on the way to doon. It's maintenance will bleed your pocket to death and test your physical fitness to the core, trust me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Just don't buy it.
Was this review helpful?
22
2
White elephant
5 years ago
Sudesh Yadav
Bought it on 6 dec 2013. After 1 month i was unable to start the bike either by kick or by electric start. On complaining to my dealer(kaytee automobile) they lamented that you did not use bike regularly that's why its battery had drained and did not pay any heed start making excuses it has been 5 years as of now and the bike has same problem. Only buy this bike if you can use it regularly otherwise it will become a white elephant and will cast a slur on your pocket. Pick up is great, handling is the best part. 25 kmpl avg. Maintenance very expensive fuel pump 14000 piston 8500 injector 3000 and computer 28000. Servicing will cost near about 2500.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Very high maintenance cost more than a sedan. Please do not buy if you cannot ride regularly and that too on daily basis.
Was this review helpful?
3
2
Waste of money
4 years ago
Yashik K
I like this bike a lot it’s my dream bike when i buy this after 3000 kilometer my fuel pump got damaged after that under 10000 kilometer again my fuel pump got damaged i buy this bike 2017 august just two year ,only 10000 kilometer use when i buy this bullet i have many dreams about ride kanyakumari to kashmir but unfortunately i couldn’t yet because i am not confident to ride this vehicle again i found about fuel pump issue , looking 5/5 comfortable siting 5/5 engine 5/5 but riding 1/5.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Was this review helpful?
3
2
My bad experience with re
4 years ago
Yashwanth
I am using my re desert storm since 2 years the engine sounds horrible and main thing is vibration i can't ride this bike more than 50km and the service is too worst and careless response from the service adviser i never expect this from the re i suggest you to don't buy re to buyers who are read my review.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Was this review helpful?
5
4
Pros and cons of re
6 years ago
Aayush Pareek
I would like to explain things in pros and cons
Cons:
* very heavy bike
* greatest con of this bike for me is that i agree with the fact that this bike is available with tork in every gear and any where but due to low bhp and heavy weight it feels very under powered
* easy rusting of chrome parts because of there low quality
* if you r i wrong gear it vibrates a lot, even if you take it above 110kph it vibrates the same will happen
* no proper service centers , knowledge less people works over there whom a excessively rude
Pros: for me pros of this bike is very less as compare to cons
* no one can deny with the fact that this bike look beautiful
* high re-sale value
* girls would love be a pillion of you
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Don't buy this bike if you want some thing fast .....don't make a mistake like me
Was this review helpful?
20
10
Amazing experience with royal enfield classic ds 500. Lay bhari
6 years ago
Mangesh
First, i love my bike & when i ride with my ds first time i feel like awesome. It's completed 1.5 yr. Still, there is no issue. It's riding smoothly. Many times i have gone long vacation, but the bike never fails. It's still in his power. My riding exp was, one day i have to go in my hometown urgently because of my mother in critical condition. I afraid what i have to do & that time i click in mind, i have a lovable bike ds & within a second i ready and start my bike with all accessories. That time i only think i have to reach destination & it far 145 km from pune to my destination (sangamner). & i reached there within 1hr 10m. I never think, but, it was done only for royal enfiled & on the way bike never give me any problem. Only i have a problem 500cc its vibrate because of the front side engine. Expect this i never got any problem. Thanks for the royal enfiled for everything. Look & performance like no chance. Take a ride & then definitely you also love.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Love your bike then automatically you maintain it -
Was this review helpful?
2
1
Why not the classic 500.
6 years ago
Fahim Shad
At first ride the bike feels powerful. But just a week or so later the bike has jerks , initial throttle missing and loose body parts . It cannot be cornered easily , scrapes of brake pedal and foot pegs. Talking services, most services cost about 500 rupees plus .
The pros are it looks beefy , higher displacement vehicle for such low price , customizability ( off showroom).
The cons are weight distribution, overall weight , handling , loosening of parts , braking. Tire size.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Regular brake check up , oils and air filter check up , inspect for loose parts .
Was this review helpful?
6
3
Storm by surprise
10 years ago
Adrian
Style
style is based on a vintage desgin so nothing much to expect here. Albeit the color is catchy
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
very powerfull engine gives you a zooming pick up. Its got a fair fuel economy considering its power but the gear box may need some improvement.
Ride quality & handling
handling is bit of a nuisance as well as comfort.
Final words
buy it if your looking for a bike that has a vintage appeal with a modern engine.
Areas of improvement
handling, comfort.
Pros
power
cons
styling, handling, no comfort
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Was this review helpful?
43
23
Royal thump is back
10 years ago
Brunosingh
Style
great styling as usual,with a little tweaks
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
very powerful engine makes the 190kg bike vibrate like a plastic toy,gives a great pickup even when going uphill with 2 people mounted
ride quality & handling
ride quality is good,can be balanced very well at low speeds of 5-10kmph,handling is good but manoeuvring through tense streets might be an issue
final words
great styling,great paintjob,very powerful engine and less weight compared to older versions make it the best royal enfield
areas of improvement
comfort
pros
vintage design,matte finish,powerful engine
cons
no rear disk brake
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Was this review helpful?
95
9
Don't buy this bike ,it is a 500cc snake which is gonna bite you
5 years ago
Mihir Dutt
this bike looks like heaven but after you buy it you face many problems in this bike in every one year this bike needs maintenance of it's engine which costs 15000 rupees and it's battery is very bad it release acid due to which bike colour get affected , brother I love this bike but maintenance is very high.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Don't try over speeding this bike the engine is very powerful and braking system of this bike is not that good which can stop this 500cc beast.
Was this review helpful?
6
5
Desert storm classic 500cc - a painful possession
5 years ago
Kuldeep Singh Parihar
I bought classic desert storm 500cc two years back. It's been extremely high on maintenance and a pain to possess. It's prone to scratches, rust and frequent battery failures leading to on the way stoppages. Completely unreliable bike on isolated routes. And just two days after service costing inr 2,500+ from brawn automobiles gurgaon on 19th aug'18 the bike has stopped unable to restart again. This was not the first time it stopped. Called road side assistance at 13:12pm which responded after 3 hr 30 mins by when i had dragged this bike 8 km back home. Thank god was not in mid of a long tour like it happened last time was on the way to doon. It's maintenance will bleed your pocket to death and test your physical fitness to the core, trust me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Just don't buy it.
Was this review helpful?
22
2
White elephant
5 years ago
Sudesh Yadav
Bought it on 6 dec 2013. After 1 month i was unable to start the bike either by kick or by electric start. On complaining to my dealer(kaytee automobile) they lamented that you did not use bike regularly that's why its battery had drained and did not pay any heed start making excuses it has been 5 years as of now and the bike has same problem. Only buy this bike if you can use it regularly otherwise it will become a white elephant and will cast a slur on your pocket. Pick up is great, handling is the best part. 25 kmpl avg. Maintenance very expensive fuel pump 14000 piston 8500 injector 3000 and computer 28000. Servicing will cost near about 2500.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Very high maintenance cost more than a sedan. Please do not buy if you cannot ride regularly and that too on daily basis.
Was this review helpful?
3
2
Waste of money
4 years ago
Yashik K
I like this bike a lot it’s my dream bike when i buy this after 3000 kilometer my fuel pump got damaged after that under 10000 kilometer again my fuel pump got damaged i buy this bike 2017 august just two year ,only 10000 kilometer use when i buy this bullet i have many dreams about ride kanyakumari to kashmir but unfortunately i couldn’t yet because i am not confident to ride this vehicle again i found about fuel pump issue , looking 5/5 comfortable siting 5/5 engine 5/5 but riding 1/5.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Was this review helpful?
3
2
My bad experience with re
4 years ago
Yashwanth
I am using my re desert storm since 2 years the engine sounds horrible and main thing is vibration i can't ride this bike more than 50km and the service is too worst and careless response from the service adviser i never expect this from the re i suggest you to don't buy re to buyers who are read my review.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Was this review helpful?
5
4
Pros and cons of re
6 years ago
Aayush Pareek
I would like to explain things in pros and cons
Cons:
* very heavy bike
* greatest con of this bike for me is that i agree with the fact that this bike is available with tork in every gear and any where but due to low bhp and heavy weight it feels very under powered
* easy rusting of chrome parts because of there low quality
* if you r i wrong gear it vibrates a lot, even if you take it above 110kph it vibrates the same will happen
* no proper service centers , knowledge less people works over there whom a excessively rude
Pros: for me pros of this bike is very less as compare to cons
* no one can deny with the fact that this bike look beautiful
* high re-sale value
* girls would love be a pillion of you
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Don't buy this bike if you want some thing fast .....don't make a mistake like me
Was this review helpful?
20
10
Amazing experience with royal enfield classic ds 500. Lay bhari
6 years ago
Mangesh
First, i love my bike & when i ride with my ds first time i feel like awesome. It's completed 1.5 yr. Still, there is no issue. It's riding smoothly. Many times i have gone long vacation, but the bike never fails. It's still in his power. My riding exp was, one day i have to go in my hometown urgently because of my mother in critical condition. I afraid what i have to do & that time i click in mind, i have a lovable bike ds & within a second i ready and start my bike with all accessories. That time i only think i have to reach destination & it far 145 km from pune to my destination (sangamner). & i reached there within 1hr 10m. I never think, but, it was done only for royal enfiled & on the way bike never give me any problem. Only i have a problem 500cc its vibrate because of the front side engine. Expect this i never got any problem. Thanks for the royal enfiled for everything. Look & performance like no chance. Take a ride & then definitely you also love.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Love your bike then automatically you maintain it -
Was this review helpful?
2
1
Why not the classic 500.
6 years ago
Fahim Shad
At first ride the bike feels powerful. But just a week or so later the bike has jerks , initial throttle missing and loose body parts . It cannot be cornered easily , scrapes of brake pedal and foot pegs. Talking services, most services cost about 500 rupees plus .
The pros are it looks beefy , higher displacement vehicle for such low price , customizability ( off showroom).
The cons are weight distribution, overall weight , handling , loosening of parts , braking. Tire size.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Regular brake check up , oils and air filter check up , inspect for loose parts .
Was this review helpful?
6
3
Storm by surprise
10 years ago
Adrian
Style
style is based on a vintage desgin so nothing much to expect here. Albeit the color is catchy
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
very powerfull engine gives you a zooming pick up. Its got a fair fuel economy considering its power but the gear box may need some improvement.
Ride quality & handling
handling is bit of a nuisance as well as comfort.
Final words
buy it if your looking for a bike that has a vintage appeal with a modern engine.
Areas of improvement
handling, comfort.
Pros
power
cons
styling, handling, no comfort
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Was this review helpful?
43
23
Royal thump is back
10 years ago
Brunosingh
Style
great styling as usual,with a little tweaks
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
very powerful engine makes the 190kg bike vibrate like a plastic toy,gives a great pickup even when going uphill with 2 people mounted
ride quality & handling
ride quality is good,can be balanced very well at low speeds of 5-10kmph,handling is good but manoeuvring through tense streets might be an issue
final words
great styling,great paintjob,very powerful engine and less weight compared to older versions make it the best royal enfield
areas of improvement
comfort
pros
vintage design,matte finish,powerful engine
cons
no rear disk brake
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Was this review helpful?
95
9
Don't buy this bike ,it is a 500cc snake which is gonna bite you
5 years ago
Mihir Dutt
this bike looks like heaven but after you buy it you face many problems in this bike in every one year this bike needs maintenance of it's engine which costs 15000 rupees and it's battery is very bad it release acid due to which bike colour get affected , brother I love this bike but maintenance is very high.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Don't try over speeding this bike the engine is very powerful and braking system of this bike is not that good which can stop this 500cc beast.
Was this review helpful?
6
5
Desert storm classic 500cc - a painful possession
5 years ago
Kuldeep Singh Parihar
I bought classic desert storm 500cc two years back. It's been extremely high on maintenance and a pain to possess. It's prone to scratches, rust and frequent battery failures leading to on the way stoppages. Completely unreliable bike on isolated routes. And just two days after service costing inr 2,500+ from brawn automobiles gurgaon on 19th aug'18 the bike has stopped unable to restart again. This was not the first time it stopped. Called road side assistance at 13:12pm which responded after 3 hr 30 mins by when i had dragged this bike 8 km back home. Thank god was not in mid of a long tour like it happened last time was on the way to doon. It's maintenance will bleed your pocket to death and test your physical fitness to the core, trust me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Just don't buy it.
Was this review helpful?
22
2
White elephant
5 years ago
Sudesh Yadav
Bought it on 6 dec 2013. After 1 month i was unable to start the bike either by kick or by electric start. On complaining to my dealer(kaytee automobile) they lamented that you did not use bike regularly that's why its battery had drained and did not pay any heed start making excuses it has been 5 years as of now and the bike has same problem. Only buy this bike if you can use it regularly otherwise it will become a white elephant and will cast a slur on your pocket. Pick up is great, handling is the best part. 25 kmpl avg. Maintenance very expensive fuel pump 14000 piston 8500 injector 3000 and computer 28000. Servicing will cost near about 2500.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Very high maintenance cost more than a sedan. Please do not buy if you cannot ride regularly and that too on daily basis.
Was this review helpful?
3
2
Waste of money
4 years ago
Yashik K
I like this bike a lot it’s my dream bike when i buy this after 3000 kilometer my fuel pump got damaged after that under 10000 kilometer again my fuel pump got damaged i buy this bike 2017 august just two year ,only 10000 kilometer use when i buy this bullet i have many dreams about ride kanyakumari to kashmir but unfortunately i couldn’t yet because i am not confident to ride this vehicle again i found about fuel pump issue , looking 5/5 comfortable siting 5/5 engine 5/5 but riding 1/5.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Was this review helpful?
3
2
My bad experience with re
4 years ago
Yashwanth
I am using my re desert storm since 2 years the engine sounds horrible and main thing is vibration i can't ride this bike more than 50km and the service is too worst and careless response from the service adviser i never expect this from the re i suggest you to don't buy re to buyers who are read my review.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Was this review helpful?
5
4
Pros and cons of re
6 years ago
Aayush Pareek
I would like to explain things in pros and cons
Cons:
* very heavy bike
* greatest con of this bike for me is that i agree with the fact that this bike is available with tork in every gear and any where but due to low bhp and heavy weight it feels very under powered
* easy rusting of chrome parts because of there low quality
* if you r i wrong gear it vibrates a lot, even if you take it above 110kph it vibrates the same will happen
* no proper service centers , knowledge less people works over there whom a excessively rude
Pros: for me pros of this bike is very less as compare to cons
* no one can deny with the fact that this bike look beautiful
* high re-sale value
* girls would love be a pillion of you
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Don't buy this bike if you want some thing fast .....don't make a mistake like me
Was this review helpful?
20
10
Amazing experience with royal enfield classic ds 500. Lay bhari
6 years ago
Mangesh
First, i love my bike & when i ride with my ds first time i feel like awesome. It's completed 1.5 yr. Still, there is no issue. It's riding smoothly. Many times i have gone long vacation, but the bike never fails. It's still in his power. My riding exp was, one day i have to go in my hometown urgently because of my mother in critical condition. I afraid what i have to do & that time i click in mind, i have a lovable bike ds & within a second i ready and start my bike with all accessories. That time i only think i have to reach destination & it far 145 km from pune to my destination (sangamner). & i reached there within 1hr 10m. I never think, but, it was done only for royal enfiled & on the way bike never give me any problem. Only i have a problem 500cc its vibrate because of the front side engine. Expect this i never got any problem. Thanks for the royal enfiled for everything. Look & performance like no chance. Take a ride & then definitely you also love.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Love your bike then automatically you maintain it -
Was this review helpful?
2
1
Why not the classic 500.
6 years ago
Fahim Shad
At first ride the bike feels powerful. But just a week or so later the bike has jerks , initial throttle missing and loose body parts . It cannot be cornered easily , scrapes of brake pedal and foot pegs. Talking services, most services cost about 500 rupees plus .
The pros are it looks beefy , higher displacement vehicle for such low price , customizability ( off showroom).
The cons are weight distribution, overall weight , handling , loosening of parts , braking. Tire size.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Regular brake check up , oils and air filter check up , inspect for loose parts .
Was this review helpful?
6
3
Storm by surprise
10 years ago
Adrian
Style
style is based on a vintage desgin so nothing much to expect here. Albeit the color is catchy
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
very powerfull engine gives you a zooming pick up. Its got a fair fuel economy considering its power but the gear box may need some improvement.
Ride quality & handling
handling is bit of a nuisance as well as comfort.
Final words
buy it if your looking for a bike that has a vintage appeal with a modern engine.
Areas of improvement
handling, comfort.
Pros
power
cons
styling, handling, no comfort
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Was this review helpful?
43
23
Royal thump is back
10 years ago
Brunosingh
Style
great styling as usual,with a little tweaks
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
very powerful engine makes the 190kg bike vibrate like a plastic toy,gives a great pickup even when going uphill with 2 people mounted
ride quality & handling
ride quality is good,can be balanced very well at low speeds of 5-10kmph,handling is good but manoeuvring through tense streets might be an issue
final words
great styling,great paintjob,very powerful engine and less weight compared to older versions make it the best royal enfield
areas of improvement
comfort
pros
vintage design,matte finish,powerful engine
cons
no rear disk brake
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Was this review helpful?
95
9
Don't buy this bike ,it is a 500cc snake which is gonna bite you
5 years ago
Mihir Dutt
this bike looks like heaven but after you buy it you face many problems in this bike in every one year this bike needs maintenance of it's engine which costs 15000 rupees and it's battery is very bad it release acid due to which bike colour get affected , brother I love this bike but maintenance is very high.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Don't try over speeding this bike the engine is very powerful and braking system of this bike is not that good which can stop this 500cc beast.
Was this review helpful?
6
5
Desert storm classic 500cc - a painful possession
5 years ago
Kuldeep Singh Parihar
I bought classic desert storm 500cc two years back. It's been extremely high on maintenance and a pain to possess. It's prone to scratches, rust and frequent battery failures leading to on the way stoppages. Completely unreliable bike on isolated routes. And just two days after service costing inr 2,500+ from brawn automobiles gurgaon on 19th aug'18 the bike has stopped unable to restart again. This was not the first time it stopped. Called road side assistance at 13:12pm which responded after 3 hr 30 mins by when i had dragged this bike 8 km back home. Thank god was not in mid of a long tour like it happened last time was on the way to doon. It's maintenance will bleed your pocket to death and test your physical fitness to the core, trust me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Just don't buy it.
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White elephant
5 years ago
Sudesh Yadav
Bought it on 6 dec 2013. After 1 month i was unable to start the bike either by kick or by electric start. On complaining to my dealer(kaytee automobile) they lamented that you did not use bike regularly that's why its battery had drained and did not pay any heed start making excuses it has been 5 years as of now and the bike has same problem. Only buy this bike if you can use it regularly otherwise it will become a white elephant and will cast a slur on your pocket. Pick up is great, handling is the best part. 25 kmpl avg. Maintenance very expensive fuel pump 14000 piston 8500 injector 3000 and computer 28000. Servicing will cost near about 2500.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Tips for other riders
Very high maintenance cost more than a sedan. Please do not buy if you cannot ride regularly and that too on daily basis.
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2
Waste of money
4 years ago
Yashik K
I like this bike a lot it’s my dream bike when i buy this after 3000 kilometer my fuel pump got damaged after that under 10000 kilometer again my fuel pump got damaged i buy this bike 2017 august just two year ,only 10000 kilometer use when i buy this bullet i have many dreams about ride kanyakumari to kashmir but unfortunately i couldn’t yet because i am not confident to ride this vehicle again i found about fuel pump issue , looking 5/5 comfortable siting 5/5 engine 5/5 but riding 1/5.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
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3
2
My bad experience with re
4 years ago
Yashwanth
I am using my re desert storm since 2 years the engine sounds horrible and main thing is vibration i can't ride this bike more than 50km and the service is too worst and careless response from the service adviser i never expect this from the re i suggest you to don't buy re to buyers who are read my review.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
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5
4
Pros and cons of re
6 years ago
Aayush Pareek
I would like to explain things in pros and cons
Cons:
* very heavy bike
* greatest con of this bike for me is that i agree with the fact that this bike is available with tork in every gear and any where but due to low bhp and heavy weight it feels very under powered
* easy rusting of chrome parts because of there low quality
* if you r i wrong gear it vibrates a lot, even if you take it above 110kph it vibrates the same will happen
* no proper service centers , knowledge less people works over there whom a excessively rude
Pros: for me pros of this bike is very less as compare to cons
* no one can deny with the fact that this bike look beautiful
* high re-sale value
* girls would love be a pillion of you
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Don't buy this bike if you want some thing fast .....don't make a mistake like me
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10
Amazing experience with royal enfield classic ds 500. Lay bhari
6 years ago
Mangesh
First, i love my bike & when i ride with my ds first time i feel like awesome. It's completed 1.5 yr. Still, there is no issue. It's riding smoothly. Many times i have gone long vacation, but the bike never fails. It's still in his power. My riding exp was, one day i have to go in my hometown urgently because of my mother in critical condition. I afraid what i have to do & that time i click in mind, i have a lovable bike ds & within a second i ready and start my bike with all accessories. That time i only think i have to reach destination & it far 145 km from pune to my destination (sangamner). & i reached there within 1hr 10m. I never think, but, it was done only for royal enfiled & on the way bike never give me any problem. Only i have a problem 500cc its vibrate because of the front side engine. Expect this i never got any problem. Thanks for the royal enfiled for everything. Look & performance like no chance. Take a ride & then definitely you also love.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Love your bike then automatically you maintain it -
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1
Why not the classic 500.
6 years ago
Fahim Shad
At first ride the bike feels powerful. But just a week or so later the bike has jerks , initial throttle missing and loose body parts . It cannot be cornered easily , scrapes of brake pedal and foot pegs. Talking services, most services cost about 500 rupees plus .
The pros are it looks beefy , higher displacement vehicle for such low price , customizability ( off showroom).
The cons are weight distribution, overall weight , handling , loosening of parts , braking. Tire size.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Service Experience
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Regular brake check up , oils and air filter check up , inspect for loose parts .
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6
3
Storm by surprise
10 years ago
Adrian
Style
style is based on a vintage desgin so nothing much to expect here. Albeit the color is catchy
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
very powerfull engine gives you a zooming pick up. Its got a fair fuel economy considering its power but the gear box may need some improvement.
Ride quality & handling
handling is bit of a nuisance as well as comfort.
Final words
buy it if your looking for a bike that has a vintage appeal with a modern engine.
Areas of improvement
handling, comfort.
Pros
power
cons
styling, handling, no comfort
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Visual Appeal
Performance
Comfort
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