Reviews of Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm

Style

great styling as usual,with a little tweaks

engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox

very powerful engine makes the 190kg bike vibrate like a plastic toy,gives a great pickup even when going uphill with 2 people mounted

ride quality & handling

ride quality is good,can be balanced very well at low speeds of 5-10kmph,handling is good but manoeuvring through tense streets might be an issue

final words

great styling,great paintjob,very powerful engine and less weight compared to older versions make it the best royal enfield

areas of improvement

comfort

pros

vintage design,matte finish,powerful engine

cons

no rear disk brake

Style

style is based on a vintage desgin so nothing much to expect here. Albeit the color is catchy

engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox

very powerfull engine gives you a zooming pick up. Its got a fair fuel economy considering its power but the gear box may need some improvement.

Ride quality & handling

handling is bit of a nuisance as well as comfort.

Final words

buy it if your looking for a bike that has a vintage appeal with a modern engine.

Areas of improvement

handling, comfort.

Pros

power

cons

styling, handling, no comfort

I bought classic desert storm 500cc two years back. It's been extremely high on maintenance and a pain to possess. It's prone to scratches, rust and frequent battery failures leading to on the way stoppages. Completely unreliable bike on isolated routes. And just two days after service costing inr 2,500+ from brawn automobiles gurgaon on 19th aug'18 the bike has stopped unable to restart again. This was not the first time it stopped. Called road side assistance at 13:12pm which responded after 3 hr 30 mins by when i had dragged this bike 8 km back home. Thank god was not in mid of a long tour like it happened last time was on the way to doon. It's maintenance will bleed your pocket to death and test your physical fitness to the core, trust me.

About the Reviewer

I would like to explain things in pros and cons

Cons:

* very heavy bike

* greatest con of this bike for me is that i agree with the fact that this bike is available with tork in every gear and any where but due to low bhp and heavy weight it feels very under powered

* easy rusting of chrome parts because of there low quality

* if you r i wrong gear it vibrates a lot, even if you take it above 110kph it vibrates the same will happen

* no proper service centers , knowledge less people works over there whom a excessively rude

Pros: for me pros of this bike is very less as compare to cons

* no one can deny with the fact that this bike look beautiful

* high re-sale value

* girls would love be a pillion of you

About the Reviewer

I am one of the first owners of desert storm bike in kerala. I booked for the bike as it announced and got the bike in the first lot in early 2012. It was my third bullet and being a great bullet fan was very excited to own this 500 cc machine. As far as the build quality the bike rusts very easily. It’s been an issue all this while. Got the bike repainted at-least thrice just because of the rust issue. The bike runs just fine and has a good road presence. It used to turn heads in 2012 but now it’s a very common bike so not much attention seeker. I like the throttle response and power of the machine. Needs a lot of refinement on the build quality part. Seating position and handle position are bad for a six foot tall fellow as you will get a back ache on long rides. But apart from that i will say Stay rugged stay original stay bullet.

About the Reviewer

Style some additions or customization it became awesome.

Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox good, ok (be rich) and gearbox is drawback of bike.

Ride quality & handling super.

Final words it feels amazing when ride this.

Areas of improvement gear box, rear drum brake, seat hight should be lill low, head light, i had issues with fuse alot of time.

Pros

power (bhp)

cons

gear shift, rear drum break

Royal enfield desert storm is one of the most rocking bike. When we bought it the bike was just launched.It have the best looks,the signature sound of bullet is not up to mark but still. The worst part of it is the mileage. It consumes a lot of fuel. Apart from it,the servicing is at its best.So in my opinion,if you buy it for leisurely rides,then it will be better rather than using it for daily use.

About the Reviewer

The worlds best bike by royal enfield i purchase this bike at 2017 and seriously i don't want this bike but one day i ride my friends bullet 350 i loved it it was smooth and lovely and looks royal with level looks my first bike was pulsar than i buy it and i fell how idiot i will be if i don't purchase such a great beast i love the performance and infact am happy with the mileage also

And sir one thing i m only facing problem in the absence of fuel gauge if in future there will be some changes kindly let me know i will buy .

About the Reviewer

At first ride the bike feels powerful. But just a week or so later the bike has jerks , initial throttle missing and loose body parts . It cannot be cornered easily , scrapes of brake pedal and foot pegs. Talking services, most services cost about 500 rupees plus .

The pros are it looks beefy , higher displacement vehicle for such low price , customizability ( off showroom).

The cons are weight distribution, overall weight , handling , loosening of parts , braking. Tire size.

About the Reviewer

Style

great styling as usual,with a little tweaks

engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox

very powerful engine makes the 190kg bike vibrate like a plastic toy,gives a great pickup even when going uphill with 2 people mounted

ride quality & handling

ride quality is good,can be balanced very well at low speeds of 5-10kmph,handling is good but manoeuvring through tense streets might be an issue

final words

great styling,great paintjob,very powerful engine and less weight compared to older versions make it the best royal enfield

areas of improvement

comfort

pros

vintage design,matte finish,powerful engine

cons

no rear disk brake

Style

style is based on a vintage desgin so nothing much to expect here. Albeit the color is catchy

engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox

very powerfull engine gives you a zooming pick up. Its got a fair fuel economy considering its power but the gear box may need some improvement.

Ride quality & handling

handling is bit of a nuisance as well as comfort.

Final words

buy it if your looking for a bike that has a vintage appeal with a modern engine.

Areas of improvement

handling, comfort.

Pros

power

cons

styling, handling, no comfort

I bought classic desert storm 500cc two years back. It's been extremely high on maintenance and a pain to possess. It's prone to scratches, rust and frequent battery failures leading to on the way stoppages. Completely unreliable bike on isolated routes. And just two days after service costing inr 2,500+ from brawn automobiles gurgaon on 19th aug'18 the bike has stopped unable to restart again. This was not the first time it stopped. Called road side assistance at 13:12pm which responded after 3 hr 30 mins by when i had dragged this bike 8 km back home. Thank god was not in mid of a long tour like it happened last time was on the way to doon. It's maintenance will bleed your pocket to death and test your physical fitness to the core, trust me.

About the Reviewer

I would like to explain things in pros and cons

Cons:

* very heavy bike

* greatest con of this bike for me is that i agree with the fact that this bike is available with tork in every gear and any where but due to low bhp and heavy weight it feels very under powered

* easy rusting of chrome parts because of there low quality

* if you r i wrong gear it vibrates a lot, even if you take it above 110kph it vibrates the same will happen

* no proper service centers , knowledge less people works over there whom a excessively rude

Pros: for me pros of this bike is very less as compare to cons

* no one can deny with the fact that this bike look beautiful

* high re-sale value

* girls would love be a pillion of you

About the Reviewer

I am one of the first owners of desert storm bike in kerala. I booked for the bike as it announced and got the bike in the first lot in early 2012. It was my third bullet and being a great bullet fan was very excited to own this 500 cc machine. As far as the build quality the bike rusts very easily. It’s been an issue all this while. Got the bike repainted at-least thrice just because of the rust issue. The bike runs just fine and has a good road presence. It used to turn heads in 2012 but now it’s a very common bike so not much attention seeker. I like the throttle response and power of the machine. Needs a lot of refinement on the build quality part. Seating position and handle position are bad for a six foot tall fellow as you will get a back ache on long rides. But apart from that i will say Stay rugged stay original stay bullet.

About the Reviewer

Style some additions or customization it became awesome.

Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox good, ok (be rich) and gearbox is drawback of bike.

Ride quality & handling super.

Final words it feels amazing when ride this.

Areas of improvement gear box, rear drum brake, seat hight should be lill low, head light, i had issues with fuse alot of time.

Pros

power (bhp)

cons

gear shift, rear drum break

Royal enfield desert storm is one of the most rocking bike. When we bought it the bike was just launched.It have the best looks,the signature sound of bullet is not up to mark but still. The worst part of it is the mileage. It consumes a lot of fuel. Apart from it,the servicing is at its best.So in my opinion,if you buy it for leisurely rides,then it will be better rather than using it for daily use.

About the Reviewer

The worlds best bike by royal enfield i purchase this bike at 2017 and seriously i don't want this bike but one day i ride my friends bullet 350 i loved it it was smooth and lovely and looks royal with level looks my first bike was pulsar than i buy it and i fell how idiot i will be if i don't purchase such a great beast i love the performance and infact am happy with the mileage also

And sir one thing i m only facing problem in the absence of fuel gauge if in future there will be some changes kindly let me know i will buy .

About the Reviewer

At first ride the bike feels powerful. But just a week or so later the bike has jerks , initial throttle missing and loose body parts . It cannot be cornered easily , scrapes of brake pedal and foot pegs. Talking services, most services cost about 500 rupees plus .

The pros are it looks beefy , higher displacement vehicle for such low price , customizability ( off showroom).

The cons are weight distribution, overall weight , handling , loosening of parts , braking. Tire size.

About the Reviewer

Style

great styling as usual,with a little tweaks

engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox

very powerful engine makes the 190kg bike vibrate like a plastic toy,gives a great pickup even when going uphill with 2 people mounted

ride quality & handling

ride quality is good,can be balanced very well at low speeds of 5-10kmph,handling is good but manoeuvring through tense streets might be an issue

final words

great styling,great paintjob,very powerful engine and less weight compared to older versions make it the best royal enfield

areas of improvement

comfort

pros

vintage design,matte finish,powerful engine

cons

no rear disk brake

Style

style is based on a vintage desgin so nothing much to expect here. Albeit the color is catchy

engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox

very powerfull engine gives you a zooming pick up. Its got a fair fuel economy considering its power but the gear box may need some improvement.

Ride quality & handling

handling is bit of a nuisance as well as comfort.

Final words

buy it if your looking for a bike that has a vintage appeal with a modern engine.

Areas of improvement

handling, comfort.

Pros

power

cons

styling, handling, no comfort

I bought classic desert storm 500cc two years back. It's been extremely high on maintenance and a pain to possess. It's prone to scratches, rust and frequent battery failures leading to on the way stoppages. Completely unreliable bike on isolated routes. And just two days after service costing inr 2,500+ from brawn automobiles gurgaon on 19th aug'18 the bike has stopped unable to restart again. This was not the first time it stopped. Called road side assistance at 13:12pm which responded after 3 hr 30 mins by when i had dragged this bike 8 km back home. Thank god was not in mid of a long tour like it happened last time was on the way to doon. It's maintenance will bleed your pocket to death and test your physical fitness to the core, trust me.

About the Reviewer

I would like to explain things in pros and cons

Cons:

* very heavy bike

* greatest con of this bike for me is that i agree with the fact that this bike is available with tork in every gear and any where but due to low bhp and heavy weight it feels very under powered

* easy rusting of chrome parts because of there low quality

* if you r i wrong gear it vibrates a lot, even if you take it above 110kph it vibrates the same will happen

* no proper service centers , knowledge less people works over there whom a excessively rude

Pros: for me pros of this bike is very less as compare to cons

* no one can deny with the fact that this bike look beautiful

* high re-sale value

* girls would love be a pillion of you

About the Reviewer

I am one of the first owners of desert storm bike in kerala. I booked for the bike as it announced and got the bike in the first lot in early 2012. It was my third bullet and being a great bullet fan was very excited to own this 500 cc machine. As far as the build quality the bike rusts very easily. It’s been an issue all this while. Got the bike repainted at-least thrice just because of the rust issue. The bike runs just fine and has a good road presence. It used to turn heads in 2012 but now it’s a very common bike so not much attention seeker. I like the throttle response and power of the machine. Needs a lot of refinement on the build quality part. Seating position and handle position are bad for a six foot tall fellow as you will get a back ache on long rides. But apart from that i will say Stay rugged stay original stay bullet.

About the Reviewer

Style some additions or customization it became awesome.

Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox good, ok (be rich) and gearbox is drawback of bike.

Ride quality & handling super.

Final words it feels amazing when ride this.

Areas of improvement gear box, rear drum brake, seat hight should be lill low, head light, i had issues with fuse alot of time.

Pros

power (bhp)

cons

gear shift, rear drum break

Royal enfield desert storm is one of the most rocking bike. When we bought it the bike was just launched.It have the best looks,the signature sound of bullet is not up to mark but still. The worst part of it is the mileage. It consumes a lot of fuel. Apart from it,the servicing is at its best.So in my opinion,if you buy it for leisurely rides,then it will be better rather than using it for daily use.

About the Reviewer

The worlds best bike by royal enfield i purchase this bike at 2017 and seriously i don't want this bike but one day i ride my friends bullet 350 i loved it it was smooth and lovely and looks royal with level looks my first bike was pulsar than i buy it and i fell how idiot i will be if i don't purchase such a great beast i love the performance and infact am happy with the mileage also

And sir one thing i m only facing problem in the absence of fuel gauge if in future there will be some changes kindly let me know i will buy .

About the Reviewer

At first ride the bike feels powerful. But just a week or so later the bike has jerks , initial throttle missing and loose body parts . It cannot be cornered easily , scrapes of brake pedal and foot pegs. Talking services, most services cost about 500 rupees plus .

The pros are it looks beefy , higher displacement vehicle for such low price , customizability ( off showroom).

The cons are weight distribution, overall weight , handling , loosening of parts , braking. Tire size.

About the Reviewer