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Royal Enfield unveils two custom motorcycles

The two custom motorcycles, Mo’ Powa’ and Dirty Duck, are based on the Royal Enfield Classic 500 and Continental GT respectively.
1 min read15 Jun '16
Unnatee GidithuriUnnatee Gidithuri
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Royal Enfield showcased its entire range of motorcycles at the fourth installment of the Wheels and Waves festival held between June 8-12, 2016 in Biarritz, France. Also exhibited at the festival were the company’s first factory-built custom motorcycles – Mo’ Powa’ and Dirty Duck.

The Mo’ Powa’ is based on Royal Enfield’s Classic 500, which the company claims is its rendition of ‘a Dragster-meets-Mad Max motorcycle’. The most significant change that the Mo’ Powa’ gets over the standard motorcycle is the turbocharged engine. The motorcycle’s custom-built exhaust has been fabricated by hand at Harris Performance.

The second custom motorcycle, the Dirty Duck, is based on the Continental GT. Inspired by off-road vehicles like the Land Rover Defender and Jeep, the Dirty Duck gets the addition of a snorkel that has too been handcrafted at Harris Performance. The motorcycle also features a fuel tank that has been naturally rusted to give it more of an off-roader look.

Additionally, a historic collection of the finest art from Royal Enfield’s rich motorcycling heritage was also on display at the Wheels and Waves festival.

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Himalayan vs Mojo vs Thunderbird 500 comparison

How good is Royal Enfield’s Himalayan? Wee take it for a trip to the Konkan coast with Mahindra’s Mojo and the RE Thunderbird 500 to find an answer.
3 min read10 Jun '16
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Rumbling through smooth and empty forest roads is enjoyable on all three motorcycles, but especially so on the Himalayan.

Tools at the ready! Himalayan’s saree guard came loose. (That’s it!) Mojo’s mirrors dangled uselessly. Rattle on Thunderbird couldn’t be pinpointed.

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Two-step adjustment for windscreen.

Comes ready to strap on luggage.

Paper-storage bin under rider’s seat.

Discreet slot for pillion seat release.

Unbolt rubber shoes for slushy rides.

Feature packed, but iffy to read.

Mahindra Mojo.

Easy to read, but lacks gear indicator.

21-litre tank perfect for long rides.

Pirellis offer solid grip on tarmac.

Single-piece seat not very comfy.

Strong bite but poor feel from disc.

Exhaust note part-justifies extra weight.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500.

Twin-shocks could do with more travel.

Sissy bar a welcome feature for pillions.

Blue backlight odd on classic design.

Projector lamp illuminates well.

20-litre tank, second largest here.

Long muffler looks disproportionate.