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The bike is priced at Rs 2.4 lakh
Updated : Jul 10, 2018, 11:23 AM IST
Indian motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield will finally open bookings for the Classic 500 Pegasus Edition motorcycle today.
The bike, which is priced at Rs 2.4 lakh (on-road in New Delhi), is a limited edition that is exclusively available online for bookings with production limited to just 250 units for the country, while 1000 units will be sold globally.
The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition draws inspiration from the Flying Flea motorcycles that were used during the World War II by the British army, and comes with aesthetic changes that pay homage to the original two-stroke RE/WD 125 bikes that served at the time.
Bookings for the Pegasus Edition will start at sharp 2.00 pm on Royal Enfield's website.
With production limited to just 250 units, the Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition is seen a collectible for the enthusiasts of the motorcycle brand. The bike is available for purchase only online and can't be had via any of the company's outlets pan India.
About the bike
At the height of the Second World War, Royal Enfield made a resilient 125cc motorcycle designed to be deployed behind enemy lines via parachutes and onboard the Horsa Glider to provide communications support along with acting as a quick mobility platform for the forward units of the Airborne Pegasus Regiment across key operations such as D-Day and Market Garden. Officially designated the ‘RE/WD 125’ it was more fondly recalled as ‘The Flying Flea’ by the men who rode it.
Features
Engine
Single Cylinder 4 Stroke, Air cooled, 499cc, 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm, 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm, 5 Speed, Electronic Fuel Injection
Chassis
Type: Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front Suspension: Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension: Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel
Brakes & Tyres
Front Tyre: 90 / 90 - 19" - 52 P
Rear Tyre: 120 / 80 - 18" - 62 P
Front Brakes: 280mm disc, double piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 240mm disc, single piston caliper
Dimensions
2140 mm (L) * 1090 mm (H) * 790 mm (W),
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 litres,
Kerb weight: 194 kg,
Ground Clearance: 135 mm