Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

50 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

Retro Naked

An ideal choice for a variety of riders, the TU250X has been designed around a strong diamond-

shaped steel frame with a low seat height, compact chassis and upright riding position. With classic

retro styling, the TU250X displays chromed front and rear wheels, headlight case, speedometer

cover, tail light housing and exhaust system. If you want an easy-going, classic all-rounder, the

TU250X is for you.

Engine: Single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled, SOHC

Displacement: 249cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 1.85/R18 R: 2.5/R18

Seat height: 770mm

Kerb weight: 148kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 12L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: EXCELLENT CUSTOM POTENTIAL

SUZUKI TU250X $5990

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: Single cylinder, 4-stroke, twin-spark

Displacement: 499cc

Power/Torque: 27.2bhp @ 5250rpm/41.3Nm

@ 4000rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, wet multi-plate clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 90/90R19 R: 110/80R18

Seat height: NA

Kerb weight: 187kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 14.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 24-month or

10,000 km warranty/NA

VERDICT: DON’T MENTION THE WAR

Engine: Single cylinder, 4-stroke

Displacement: 499cc

Power/Torque: 27.2bhp @ 5250rpm/41.3Nm

@ 4000rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, wet multi-plate clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 3.25 x 19 R: 3.50 x 19

Seat height: NA

Kerb weight: 187kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 14.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 24-month or

10,000 km warranty/NA

Engine: Air & oil cooled, 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve

single cylinder

Displacement: 445.3cc

Power/Torque: 30bhp/35.8Nm @ 5300rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 100/90R19 R: 130/80R17

Seat height: 820mm

Kerb weight: 151kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 23.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years,

20,000km/7500km

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: UPDATED BULLET

VERDICT: TRADITIONAL SCRAMBLER

The Classic Battle Green/Squadron Blue and Desert Storm comes to you with paint schemes

reminiscent of the war era, a time when Royal Enfi eld motorcycles proved their capabilities and battle-

worthiness through impeccable service to soldiers. This younger look with styling cues is what would

be expected only from a genuine Royal Enfi eld: single-cylinder air-cooled pushrod engine, 1950s style

nacelle and toolboxes, traditional paint scheme and buffed engine components. This motorcycle is all

set to bring you the pleasures of modern motorcycling combined with classic eternal styling.

The Bullet 500 EFI is the culmination of more than eight decades of legacy — the longest-running model

in continuous production. Since 1932 the Bullet has mesmerised thousands with its unique styling and

its one-of-a-kind ride. The Bullet 500 EFI is a seamless pairing of the majestic Bullet styling, performance

and reliability, with new technology elements like Electronic Fuel Injection synergised seamlessly with the

period styling. The Bullet 500 EFI is all about romancing with history on today’s terms.

The Silver Vase is an old-school scrambler in every sense. Decent-sized single, air-cooled and loads of

torque. It harks back to what a ‘60s scrambler was all about and that was ... fun!

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC BATTLE

GREEN/SQUADRON BLUE/DESERT

STORM $7790

ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 500 $7490

SWM SILVER VASE $7490

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