Royal Enfield Classic Squadron Blue

Royal Enfield Squadron Blue was inspired by the Enfields that served the Indian Air Force during the 1950’s era. The whole bike has been painted in the Matte Squadron Blue colour which enhances the overall appeal. However, the motorcycle only gets cosmetic changes and no mechanical changes over the standard Classic 500. The engine for which the Royal Enfield is known for is retained as it is. The pillion seat has been removed which reveals the rear fender continuing the theme of Squadron Blue.

The overall design has been retained from the Classic 500 and only the paint scheme has been changed. The Blue colour really makes the motorcycle stand out among others. Royal Enfield has painted the whole motorcycle Blue. The Squadron Blue continues to get a circular headlamp with orange turn indicators in the front. At the rear, there is a stoplight and orange turn indicators continuing the retro look of the motorcycle. The analogue instrument console just shows the speedometer and an odometer. The rims have been kept spoked for a more retro appeal. The pillion seat is optional and without that seat, the Squadron Blue is really a throwback to the post-war design of the Royal Enfield motorcycles.

You can get addicted to that huge torque figure and the way it is suddenly delivered in the rev range. Squadron Blue performs really well in the city as the ride quality is brilliant and it absorbs almost everything that you throw at it. However, the throttle response can be a little jerky in the starting and the rider would need to adjust himself for that. The vibrations from the motor can get sometimes irritating The motorcycle is made for cruising and it feels at home while doing that. It can comfortably cruise at around the speeds of 80kmph.

Royal Enfield Classic Squadron Blue competes with Jawa 42 and UM Motorcycles Renegade Commando Mojave.

As per ARAI, the Royal Classic Squadron Blue mileage can be around 32kmpl.

Royal Enfield Classic Squadron Blue specs come equipped with a 499cc engine which is fuel injected. The engine produces a max power output of 27.2bhp at 5,250rpm and a peak torque output of 41.3Nm which is huge. The engine is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox.

Royal Enfield has given a 2-piston calliper to the front disc and a single-piston calliper to the rear disc. The motorcycle is also equipped with Dual-Channel ABS to enhance the stopping power.