Michael Satterfield
The new 2018 Royal Enfield Classic 500 motorcycles have been updated and are better than ever. Now standard with antilock brakes, rear disc brakes and a passenger pillion. The motorcycles feature a fuel-injected 500 cc engine with modern classic styling that’s sure to turn heads. The 2018 Classic 500 will be available in June at Royal Enfield dealers across North America.
“The Classic 500 is currently the most popular motorcycle in our lineup, and we are excited to offer improvements to an already fun, accessible and affordable motorcycle,” said Rod Copes, president, Royal Enfield North America. “The addition of antilock brakes is confidence-inspiring for new and experienced riders alike, and the new colors are a great addition to the Classic lineup – including the new flat-black Stealth with a blacked-out engine and exhaust. The base model Classic 500 starts at an attractive MSRP of $5,599.”
All 2018 Royal Enfield Classic 500 motorcycles will come standard with ABS, rear disc brakes and a passenger pillion and will be available in the following colors:
● Standard Colors – Black and Lagoon – $5,599
● Military Colors – Battle Green, Desert Storm and Squadron Blue – $5,699
● NEW Gun Metal Gray – $5,699
● NEW Stealth – $5,799
● Chrome Colors – Black, NEW: Green, Graphite – $5,799
The Classic 500 update is the latest of several planned new model introductions for Royal Enfield North America this year. In addition to expanded offerings for the Classic 500, the lineup also features the Bullet 500 and the recently launched and highly anticipated adventure-touring model – the Himalayan. The Classic 500 Pegasus limited-edition model that was recently launched in Europe and India will be available in North America later in the year.
For more information about Royal Enfield North America, please visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/USA.
