Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus launched at ₹2.49 lakhs

The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus has been launched for ₹2.49 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai). This is a limited edition motorcycle. The Classic 500 Pegasus is inspired by the legendary RE/WD Flying Flea 125 motorcycle which used to be manufactured at Westwood, UK during Word War II. As a tribute to the Flying Flea and Royal Enfield’s military heritage, the Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus personifies history in its best form. Worldwide, only 1000 units will be available globally, of which 190 will be available in UK. In India, 250 units will be made available. The bookings for this motorcycle will commence in July. It is priced at GBP 4999 in the UK.

Rudratej (Rudy) Singh, President Royal Enfield said “The association with the Pegasus Parachute Regiment is another reminder of how Royal Enfield history is deeply steeped in motorcycling pedigree. I am confident that the Classic Pegasus edition will, like many of our other armed forces inspired variants, become a collectors’ piece. We have been making army tough and versatile machines – ‘Made Like a Gun’ – since 1901, and we will continue to share some of these ‘hidden gems’ and stories through our motorcycles”

Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Price in India

The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus is priced at GBP 4999 in the UK. However in India it will e available at a price of ₹2.49 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai). The premium will be charged as this is a limited edition motorcycle and only a few number will be available for sale in India. 

Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus History

Royal Enfield has a lot of history relating to military manufacturing . This is why the punchline ‘Made Like a Gun Since 1901’ was coined. Royal Enfield has been manufacturing and supplying motorcycles during both World Wars and also supplies the Indian armed forces with motorcycles in the present day. During World War I, Royal Enfield supplied motorcycles to the British armed forces and also to the Imperial Russian Government. The company continues to make these classic motorcycles till today. The ‘Flying Flea’ was a compact and capable two-stroke 125cc motorcycle that saw action in some of greatest battles of World War II, including D-Day and Arnhem.

“The story of the Flying Flea is both remarkable and inspiring, and it has a history like no other motorcycle. Rugged military motorcycles have been an integral part of Royal Enfield’s heritage and continues to be till date, as we endeavour to build classic, simple, enduring motorcycles. Our machines have played important role in both World Wars, earning a reputation for endurance in the toughest conditions. The Classic 500 Pegasus is a homage to the legendary war stories and to the resilience and pedigree of Royal Enfield”, said Siddhartha Lal, CEO, Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Design

The bike sees a Pegasus logo on the fuel tank. In addition, there is a with a unique serial number printed on it as well. This is reminiscent of the  250th Airborne Light Company in the World War II. There are military-style panniers made of canvas, which also bears the logo . This motorcycle will have brown handlebar grips, a leather strap with brass buckles across the air filter box, just like the classic model. Then there is a blacked out exhaust pipe, rims, footrests and the headlight bezel also is black.

There are many accessories as well for this motorcycle. Riding gear and merchandise like shirts, t-shirts, caps, lapel pins, bags and helmets, get the official military insignia & the Pegasus emblem. Globally, it will come in two colours , which are Service Brown and Olive Drab Green. In India there will be only the Service Brown colour offered.

Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Specification

The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition comes with the same air-cooled, fuel injection 500cc engine that produces 27bhp of power and 41Nm of torque. The specs are same as the one on the regular Classic 500. The weight of the bike is around 190 kgs. It comes with disc brakes and  gets gas charged shock absorbers. The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus sees no change in the specs and the only difference is in the cosmetic treatment.

Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Mileage

This bike will return around 30km/l in daily usage. The mileage of the Classic 500 Pegasus is identical to the Classic 500 model. There will be no change in fuel efficiency.