Royal Enfield has issued a recall for some of its motorcycles as certain defects were observed during testing of the motorcycles. Let us know which bikes are included.
Indian two-wheeler manufacturer Royal Enfield has issued a recall for its motorcycles manufactured between November 2022 and March 2023. The company said that during a test, it was found that there was a possible defect in the rear or side reflectors installed on motorcycles manufactured between November 2022 and March 2023. These reflectors do not comply with standards. Let us know its details in detail.
Passenger safety at risk
According to HT Auto, Royal Enfield said testing revealed that motorcycles manufactured between November 2022 and March 2023 had faulty reflectors, which cannot reflect light effectively in low-light conditions. This can reduce visibility, which can compromise the rider’s safety.
Royal Enfield launches global recall
Keeping this in mind, Royal Enfield has issued a global recall. The company says the reflectors on affected vehicles will be replaced free of charge. The company further said that the replacement process will first begin with customers in South Korea, the United States and Canada. This will be followed by other major markets like India, Europe, Brazil, Latin America and the UK.
It will only take 15 minutes to resolve the issue
The motorcycle manufacturer said the reflector replacement process takes just 15 minutes per motorcycle. This process is quite quick. Customers of affected motorcycles will be contacted by the Royal Enfield service team to schedule reflector replacement.
Royal Enfield’s next bike
Previously, the Royal Enfield Classic 650 was spotted in the UK without any coverage, giving rise to what we can expect from the Indian two-wheeler maker’s upcoming 650cc model. The RE Classic 650 will feature several retro design elements, including mudguards, circular headlights and distinctive taillights.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 engine
The Royal Enfield Classic 650 will be powered by the same 648cc, air/oil-cooled, SOHC, parallel-twin engine that powers the Continental GT, Interceptor, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650. This engine generates 46,000 horsepower. 4 hp at 7,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 52.3 Nm at 5,650 rpm. Like the existing models, the Classic 650’s engine is expected to be mated to a 6-speed gearbox.