Reviews of Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm

Name: Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Brand: Royal Enfield
SKU: 377
Rating: 4.5 (79 reviews)

Overall rating:

4.5

193 ratings 79 reviews

5 132
4 34
3 17
2 3
1 7

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm

Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 1,81,306

Rating Parameters:

4
Visual Appeal
4
Reliability
4
Performance
4
Comfort
3
Service Experience

Reviews on Classic Desert Storm

Most Helpful (79)Most Recent (79)Critical (14)Positive (65)

4Royal thump is back 8 years ago by 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...
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
- 5
  Visual Appeal
- 4
  Performance
- 3
  Comfort
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5Really royal 6 years ago by Vipin Singh
Style some additions or customization it became awesome. Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox good, ok (be rich) and gearbox is drawback of bike. Ride quality & handling super. Final words it feels amazing when ride this. Areas of improvement gear box, rear ...
Style some additions or customization it became awesome.

Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox good, ok (be rich) and gearbox is drawback of bike.

Ride quality & handling super.

Final words it feels amazing when ride this.

Areas of improvement gear box, rear drum brake, seat hight should be lill low, head light, i had issues with fuse alot of time.
Pros
power (bhp)
cons
gear shift, rear drum break
- 5
  Visual Appeal
- 4
  Performance
- 4
  Comfort
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2My bad experience with re 2 years ago by 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 bu...
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.
- 4
  Visual Appeal
- 1
  Reliability
- 1
  Performance
- 1
  Comfort
- 1
  Service Experience
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- Used it for
  Daily Commute
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  10000-15000 kms
- Got mileage of
  18 kmpl
- Got mileage of
1Waste of money 2 years ago by 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...
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.
- 5
  Visual Appeal
- 5
  Performance
- 5
  Comfort
- 1
  Service Experience
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- Used it for
  Daily Commute
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  5000-10000 kms
4Best review for desert storm 4 years ago by Rahul
Excellent bike for long ride & highly comfortable.Delivers high power.Cost of the bike is actually descent considering its 500cc engine.A very good looking & gives a military feeling.Services to be done timely. Maintenance is very keen to get a good mileage. Pros-highly...
Excellent bike for long ride & highly comfortable.Delivers high power.Cost of the bike is actually descent considering its 500cc engine.A very good looking & gives a military feeling.Services to be done timely. Maintenance is very keen to get a good mileage. Pros-highly comfortable,reliable for long rides & delivers high power.Cons-less mileage in city(20-25kmpl) depends on maintenance & silencer used.
- 5
  Visual Appeal
- 4
  Reliability
- 4
  Performance
- 5
  Comfort
- 4
  Service Experience
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- Used it for
  Leisure Rides
- Owned for
  3-6 months
- Ridden for
  < 5000 kms
3Storm by surprise 8 years ago by 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 nee...
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
- 3
  Visual Appeal
- 4
  Performance
- 2
  Comfort
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3White elephant 3 years ago by 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 ...
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.
- 5
  Visual Appeal
- 2
  Reliability
- 5
  Performance
- 3
  Comfort
- 1
  Service Experience
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- Used it for
  Occasional Commute
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  5000-10000 kms
- Got mileage of
  25 kmpl
- Got mileage of
3Pros and cons of re 4 years ago by 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 * ea...
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
- 5
  Visual Appeal
- 3
  Reliability
- 3
  Performance
- 4
  Comfort
- 2
  Service Experience
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- Used it for
  Daily Commute
- Owned for
  3-6 months
- Ridden for
  < 5000 kms
- Got mileage of
  28 kmpl
- Got mileage of
3Why not the classic 500. 4 years ago by 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 ...
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.
- 3
  Visual Appeal
- 4
  Reliability
- 2
  Performance
- 2
  Comfort
- 2
  Service Experience
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- Used it for
  Occasional Commute
- Owned for
  6 months-1 yr
- Ridden for
  < 5000 kms
5Amazing experience with royal enfield classic ds 500. Lay bhari 4 years ago by 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 ha...
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.
- 5
  Visual Appeal
- 4
  Reliability
- 5
  Performance
- 4
  Comfort
- 4
  Service Experience
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- Used it for
  Everything
- Owned for
  6 months-1 yr
- Ridden for
  10000-15000 kms