Royal Enfield has launched a limited edition Classic 500 called the Pegasus at Rs 2.49 lakh (on-road Mumbai). The bike goes on sale on 10 July 2018. Only a 1,000 units of this bike will be made for global sale, making it a collectors item.
The Pegasus is a new limited-edition model of a classic motorcycle inspired by a World War II bike used by British paratroopers behind enemy lines. The Classic 500 Pegasus has been inspired by the legendary RE/WD Flying Flea 125 motorcycle, which was manufactured at Royal Enfield's underground facility in Westwood, UK, during the war.
It was launched in the UK first a few days ago. (Scroll down for more photos)
It has been conceived as a chance to own a piece of motorcycle history. Of the 1,000 units to be made available globally, of which 190 will be available in Britain and 250 of those in India. The Pegasus will be open for bookings online from July at a price tag of Rs 4.5 lakh approx in the UK, while it costs Rs 2.49 lakh in India.
The story of the Flying Flea is both remarkable and inspiring, and it has a history like no other motorcycle.Siddhartha Lal, CEO, Royal Enfield
Describing the Classic 500 Pegasus as a homage to the legendary war stories and to the resilience and pedigree of Royal Enfield, he added: "Rugged military motorcycles have been an integral part of Royal Enfield's heritage and continues to be till date, as we endeavour to build classic, simple, enduring motorcycles.”
Royal Enfield, which pitches itself as the oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, produced munitions, artillery equipment and motorcycles during both World Wars. It continues to supply the Indian armed forces with motorcycles today.
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Each of the 1,000 new Classic 500 Pegasus motorcycles wears a maroon and blue Pegasus emblem – the official Parachute Regiment insignia – on the fuel tank along with an individual stencilled serial number.
The famous Royal Enfield "Made Like a Gun" decal on the battery box is another reminder of the machine's heritage.
The Pegasus motorcycles' markings are based on a genuine World War II Flying Flea used by the 250th (Airborne) Light Company, now in Royal Enfield's official collection at the company's UK Technology Centre.
The new motorcycles will be painted in the wartime colours of Service Brown and Olive Drab Green, except in India, where only Service Brown will be available. As of now, only 250 units have been allotted to be sold in India.
Each of limited-edition motorcycles will come with a bespoke set of military-style canvas panniers bearing the Pegasus logo.
Each motorcycle will have authentic markings of military motorcycles, including brown handlebar grips, a leather strap with brass buckles across the air filter, blacked out silencers, rims, kickstart, pedals and headlight bezel to complete the period look.
Royal Enfield, a division of Eicher Motors Limited, made its first motorcycle in 1901.
(With inputs from PTI, Vinu Joseph)
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