Automobile
New helmet launched by Royal Enfield on its 120th anniversary, price starts at Rs 6,950
Celebrating its 120th Anniversary, Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment, announced the launch of a new range of limited edition helmets earlier this week. The limited range will consist of hand painted helmets designed by artists commemorating the twelve decades of Royal Enfield’s rich history. The 12 Helmet designs, 1 for each decade are inspired by poster/advertorials from the decade starting 1901 till 2021. The first two helmets from the range that will be available for the motorcycling enthusiasts are ‘The Original Royal Enfield’ which went live on 18th October and ‘The V Twin’ which will go live today and will be on sale on 23rd and 24th October respectively.
The Original Royal Enfield
As the name suggests, ‘The Original Royal Enfield’ inspired by the 1900s has drawn inspiration from the very first motorcycle unveiled by Royal Enfield at London’s Stanley Cycle Show in November 1901, marking its foray into the world of two-wheelers. Powered by a 1 ½ hp single cylinder engine mounted ahead of the handlebars and driven at the rear by a crossed-over rawhide belt, it was the seed that grew into a dynasty. The helmet adorns the first ever Royal Enfield logo that was used on the motorcycles and marks the advent of this illustrious era.
With ISI, DOT and ECE certification, ‘The Original Royal Enfield’ is an open face helmet that weighs about 1280 grams approximately, it comes with a face covering bubble visor, Premium Leather with Polygiene treated fabric internals and hand stitched leather trims at shell beading. The outer shell of this helmet is made out of the light weight fiberglass material and has a UV coating on bubble visors. Just like Royal Enfield’s motorcycles this helmet is tested to meet the highest of standards and proudly carries the epithet, ‘Made Like a Gun’. This collector’s item is a perfect amalgamation of classic design and modern technology. The helmet is priced at INR 6950 and will go on sale on 23rd October at 12pm exclusively at store.royalenfield.com until/120helmets the stock lasts.
The Racing V Twins
The second helmet is inspired by the 1910’s. In an era where reliability was as critical as outright speed, racing legends like Bert Colver claimed spectacular victories, V-twin engines formed the backbone of the Royal Enfield range and the buying public loved their reliability, performance and ease of maintenance. The second helmet from the limited edition helmet range is ‘The Racing V Twins’, drawing inspiration from the Royal Enfield V Twin motorcycles, which were indeed very capable machines and were instrumental in many race wins across the world in the famous TT Series.
The full face Racing V Twins helmet weighs about 1600 grams approximately and endorses ISI, DOT, ECE certification, Neck curtain and D ring for higher safety. With hand crafted designs on the shells, this helmet also promises improved Ventilation with ON/OFF front Chin & Top vents, Rear exhaust hot air remover integrated into a well-designed Spoiler and a pair of side vents. The helmet comes with a switch operated Sun Visor at the exterior, Main visor with Anti-fog film and “Polygiene” Anti-microbial treated internals. Sustainable technology used to design the Racing V Twins helmet ensuress less washing which in turn helps conserve water. This collectors item is priced at INR 8450 and will go on sale on 24th October exclusively at store.royalenfield.com/120helmets until the stock lasts.
Automobile
Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.