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The Bullet 500cc is one that has ardent admirers in its fold.Looks-wise, a Bullet fan can notice at once that there are more changes in the engine department than anywhere else. One can only feel the difference between the two when one rides the 500cc. The difference in the exhaust is evident, but what is even more so is the way that it puts the additional horses to use. The bike pulls like a locomotive, in a smooth and linear manner. With an engine of 500cc, this makes it the biggest two-wheeler after the now almost defunct


BMW F650. The distinguished honour of "King of the Road" goes to the Enfield Bullet 500cc. Launched in year 2008, Thunderbird Twinspark is one of the most stylish bike intended for those who want and wish to be on top of the world. It is the first model that leads Royal Enfield revolutionary Unit Construction Engine.

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark is the perfect example of unfolding mix of old and new. Its 346 cc engine, 4 stroke single cylinder air-cooled engine delivers maximum power of 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm capacity ensuring its smooth performance and constant vacuum (CV) carburetor assure its simple start. Delighting customers, this bike is absolute comfort statement for the passenger as well as rider. This bike is like a must-have for every rider and it is hard to beat in terms of pure riding pleasure and visual delight.

Energy FX: - LML Energy FX comes equipped with 109.15 cc 4 stroke single cylinder air-cooled engine producing maximum power of 8.9 bhp @ 8500 rpm.
Its elegant body graphics combined with sturdy structure leaves the impression of this bike to the eyes of the viewers.
Its wider wheelbase of 1280 mm provides better gripping on road. Its is available with the fuel tank having capacity of carrying fuel of 14 litres.
Its comfortable seating arrangement with enough leg space gives the relaxing ride to the passengers.

LML: - Lohia Machinery Limited (LML) collaborated with Piaggio Vespa of Italy and changed the face of the scooter market in India. LML has now entered into a collaboration with Daelim of Korea to manufacture motorbikes. The company has a plant at Kanpur.
The launch of Freedom bike in July 2000 catapulted LML into the top 5 bike manufacturers of India. The company has its marketing and exporting network in various countries like in Italy, UK and USA.




Platima: -

Its elegant Platinum silver color with chrome graphics is desperately catching the eyes of many finicky bike lovers. Graphic tint engine and transmission with black silencer are really leaving good appeal to the eyes of the viewers.

To add more aesthetic value to this bike, it is further equipped with exclusive streak design side panels and sleek rear panels with fluid grab rail design.
Other mentionable features for making this bike more reliable are chrome heat shield and annular chrome rings housed in a sporty console.
Its lighting arrangement like optoprism headlamp with clear lens blinker is encompassed here for safer riding.

BAJAJ AVENGER: - The Eliminator has been revitalised with Bajaj Auto slotting its proven DTS-i engine into this delectable cruiser. Even better news is a cut price. ‘With its combination of great looks, decent performance and a great value price, the Avenger looks set to cruise to success.’

Bajaj’s first cruiser, the Eliminator, always made a venerable steed. The snazzy-looking chopper was always a commanding presence, and faced little competition in its niche.
News (rather premature) of Bajaj Auto readying the upgrade to this handsome bike has been doing the rounds for a while now, and it came as little surprise to find ourselves staring at a gleaming pre-production bike.
The new bike has been re-christened with a macho label — Avenger. The icing on this cruiser cake has always been smashing style. It’s very much a traditional cruiser, and wisely, the company has left untouched the raked forks, sweptback handlebars, teardrop tank and oodles of chrome winking in the sun.
The steering column vicinity enjoys large helpings of lacquered aluminium, whereas levers are buffed and doglegged. Familiar and retro spheres are the classy mirrors, indicators, headlamp and speedometer (the sole handlebar-mounted instrument), while the rest of the cluster is housed in a chrome fascia atop the wide teardrop tank.

Bar-end weights have been faintly altered and crisp, comprehensive switches and supple grips added to increase the appeal.
The wide, low-slung saddle will compete with your best sofa and, in true cruiser-bike mould, a recliner juts over the massive rear mudguard. A barely noticeable change is AC type of lighting in place of the earlier DC-type, where the headlight could function with the engine off.
The motor self-starts with a new, gruff tone. Digital Twin Spark Ignition (DTS-i) technology is present to supply two flame fronts on each combustion stroke, and so are roller bearings to cut friction for the rocker arms.
A unique DTS-i jangle is perceivable on the Avenger — where the Eliminator was muted, this single 178.6cc vertical-cylinder engine sounds more forceful. The powerplant curiously retains its short-stroke nature, against cruiser canon, with bore and stroke 63.5mm x 56.4mm. The revised silencer uses Bajaj’s exhaust-TEC, a resonator to bump up power in the lower reaches of its power band, as well as an environment-friendly catalytic converter.
The carburettor is now a BS 29 CV unit; to accommodate this change, the engine has a tweaked intake manifold to help perk up combustion. The CDI has also been modified for better sound damping, and though one can clearly hear the characteristic DTS-i firing away, this note is now noticeably dampened. The Avenger engine sits with only one pair of rubber mounts, the other mounts remaining rigid. With the new engine, attention has been paid to the gearshift lever, with a new needle roller keeping things slick where the gearshaft exits the front chain-sprocket cover.

How much ?
Price Rs 60,000-65,000 (est)
On sale May 2005
How big ?
L/W/H 2185/750/1060mm
Wheelbase 1475mm
Ground clearance 162mm
Fuel tank capacity 14 litres
Kerb weight 152kg
Engine
Layout Single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke, 178.6cc
Max power 16.5bhp
Max torque 1.55kgm
Specific output 92.38bhp per litre
Power to weight 108.55bhp per tonne

Gearbox Type 5-speed manual, 1-down-4-up Suspension Front Oil-damped telescopic forks Rear Double-sided swingarm, adjustable shock absorbers Brakes Front 265mm disc Rear 130mm drum Wheels & Tyres Type Wire-spoke Size (front/rear) 1.85x17-inch/2.75x15-inch Tyre size (f/r) 90/90x17-inch/130/90x15-inch

WHAT TO EXPECTFine cruiser with improved all-round performance, finer pricing.