| Royal Enfield Cafe Racers
Limited Editions by Watsonian
Squire
There are currently four standard models of Royal Enfield Cafe Racers;
the Electra XR, Electra Sportsman, Electra Clubman and Clubman S 500.
Royal Enfield Clubman S
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The first Royal
Enfield Cafe Racer - the Clubman S - was developed with the
experience of Norman Hyde, formerly of Triumph, to provide a true
period cafe racer.
All the components
unique to the Clubman are British made, and each machine is hand
built and tested at Watsonian Squire's factory in Gloucestershire.
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Clubman S 500
Features:
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500 cc engine
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4 speed gearbox with right side gear change ('one down, three
up' pattern)
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Electric starting option available
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Modified gearbox (one down, three
up, right change)
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Twin seater version also available - the
Clubman 'GT'
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The Hayward standard specification includes
AM18/20 tyres and chrome air box, mudguards and chain cover.
Royal Enfield Electra Sportsman
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Produced
exclusively for the UK market, the Bullet Electra
Sportsman is styled to capture the essence of the cafe
racers of the 1960’s, but with user-friendly concessions
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This
cafe racer styled version of the acclaimed Bullet Electra, powered by
the new all-alloy lean burn-engine, was launched at the NEC Motorcycle
Show in 2005.
The composite GRP tank, which encases a steel fuel tank, and GRP solo seat
unit give the Sportsman a radically different appearance to the standard
Bullet. This is further enhanced by chrome mudguards, rear-set
footrests and ace bars. An upswept “Gold Star” style silencer
completes the picture and gives the Sportsman a truly authentic ‘British
single’ exhaust note that will turn heads wherever it goes.
 In
terms of performance the Electra Sportsman is a significant leap forward
from previous models which still used the 1950’s-designed unit. The new lean
burn engine offers improved reliability, better fuel economy (regularly
returning over 75mpg) and lower emissions. Perhaps even more importantly,
the combination of a 32mm Dellorto carburettor and sport silencer allows the
engine to breath more freely, producing 30 bhp. This may be modest compared
with modern Japansese superbikes, but is compatible with machines of the
1960’s – the Royal Enfield Continental GT, introduced in 1964, produced 21.5
bhp.
In real terms, the Electra Sportsman is capable of mixing with
traffic on A-roads and motorways, with the added reassurance of modern
reliability and full aftersales support via a nationwide dealer network.
Royal Enfield Electra XR
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The Bullet Electra
XR was launched at the 2005 Motorcycle Show in conjunction with
Motorcycle News to celebrate the publication's fiftieth anniversary.
This exclusive model
was initially supplied only through Motorcycles News, but is now
available through the Royal Enfield UK dealer network.
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Electra XR Features
- Restyled front end
- Twin clocks
- Styling and red colour scheme evocative of the original Continental
GT
- Dual instruments
- Separate halogen headlamp
- Engine tuning to give 30% more power than standard.
Royal Enfield Electra Clubman
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Clubman is based on the popular Electra 500cc single and has been
developed by Royal Enfield’s UK distributors Watsonian-Squire.
Many
of its components are British-made including the 4.5-gallon polished
aluminium tank, complemented by a glass fibre single seat unit.
Closer inspection reveals many other period details, including ‘ace’
bars and hand made rear-set footrests, plus discreet mini
indicators. The upswept ‘Gold Star’ style silencer is key to the
design changes, as it allows the lean burn engine (designed to help
Royal Enfield meet stringent modern emissions controls) breathe
more freely.
Maximum power is boosted by 10% compared to the standard model,
but owners can still expect to see fuel consumption in the region of
75 MPG.
The Avon Super Venom tyres give reassuring road holding, while
the 280mm single front disc provides plenty of stopping power.
Electra Clubman Specification
Engine – 499cc four stroke single
cylinder OHV
Bore and stroke – 84mm x 90mm
Power – 27.5 BHP at 5500 rpm
Fuel consumption (approx) – 75 mpg
Electrics – 12 volt
Ignition – electronic TCI
Starter – electric and kick
Transmission – 5 speed constant mesh |
Dimensions (LxWxH) – 2110 x 700 x 1067mm
Fuel tank capacity – 14.5 L (inc.1.25 L reserve)
Suspension front – telescopic hydraulic fork
Suspension rear –hydraulic dampers
Front brake – single disc, 280mm dia.
Rear brake – 6 inch drum
Weight – 187 Kg
Seat height – 82 cm |
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