Royal Enfield has just announced a limited edition of their Classic 500 motorcycle named the Despatch series. The series is inspired by their long heritage with their involvement in the World Wars from their classic wartime Royal Enfield motorcycles.
The Despatch Motorcycles will be available in two different colours in India – Desert Storm Despatch and Squadron Blue Despatch. In the international markets a 3rd Battle Green Despatch will also be available. The olive green tint of the Battle Green Despatch is not allowed to be sold on motorcycles in India as per law hence the variant will not be available in the country. The finish of the entire motorcycle from the panels to the exhaust systems are all finished in a flat matte finish with the body panels finished in a camouflage paint job, in addition to some particular detail differences from the production Classic 500 from Royal Enfield.
Only 200 units of each of the colours of motorcycles will be made. A total of 600 Despatch motorcycles will be up for grabs online on www.store.royalenfield.com . The price will be disclosed only on July 15th when the motorcycle will be available for order online.
Siddhartha Lal, MD & CEO, Eicher Motors Ltd. said; “Each Royal Enfield Despatch motorcycle has been handcrafted using a unique film transfer technique that uses a delicate and precise hands-on process to transfer the camouflage pattern on the motorcycle’s skin. Each body panel of each motorcycle requires specialized and dedicated personnel skills. When these panels are assembled on a single motorcycle; the result is a signature camouflage pattern for each individual machine. Hence, no two motorcycles have the exact same design – making each motorcycle the only one of its kind to ever roll out of the factory.”
Along with the global debut of the Despatch motorcycles, Royal Enfield has also launched a flagship gear store at Khan Market where the company will be selling their bespoke Royal Enfield riding gear, accessories and clothing collection. More such stores across the country and around the globe are in the books, though certain international markets already have Royal Enfield apparel stores currently operational.
Lal commented; “One of the major gaps that our customers have faced while adventuring on our motorcycles around the country is the lack of good motorcycle apparel and accessories. We believe that with our expanded offering of purpose built, meticulously detailed and well crafted motorcycle gear, our riders will enjoy their motorcycling experience even more. We have also got a wider range of urban protection and moto-inspired clothing which enhances the motorcycling experience in cities or for weekend rides, and looks great when one’s not riding as well.”
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