Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter

TusharK · 21st November 2022, 16:06

Royal Enfield has launched the most affordable bike in the Indian market, but it’s not what you think.

Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter-royalenfieldclassic350leftsideview2.jpg

Alongside the Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield showcased a 1:3 scale model of the Classic 500 at Rider Mania 2022. This limited edition miniature model costs Rs 67,990 and the bike maker is taking bookings for Rs 2,000.

Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter-royalenfieldclassic350rightsideview3.jpg

The Classic 500 scale model is available in 18 different colours. The level of detail on these bikes absolutely stunning. Like the production bike, the scale models also feature a single-seat, wire-spoke wheels and a peashooter exhaust.

This 1:3 scale model can be a great addition to your collection, especially if you have a similar road bike.

Link to Team-BHP News

lordrayden · 21st November 2022, 16:20

This is awesome! Its Royal Enfield saying "We made this unique and quirky thing because we CAN"

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But I think their marketing department missed an opportunity by publishing photos of this with some human standing next to it for scale. That would have added much more to the novelty factor!

TorqMaster · 21st November 2022, 16:33

Lets hope atleast these models arent plagued by the typical RE issues we are aware of, starting with rust.

tharian · 21st November 2022, 17:27

Looks neat. I have the much smaller 1:12 scale model of the Classic which was worth the price back when I bought it. This one should have also had an actual working engine which would have been perfect. But that would have shot up the price too.

Here is how it looks in comparison to someone standing next to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucHJIRvP_CQ

Pic courtesy and more information on the scale model at ;
https://www.rideapart.com/news/62251...imitededition/

zaks · 22nd November 2022, 13:52

I had a look at it in the Rider Mania, looks like big toy and at that size and price I expected the engine or at least electricals to work, but sadly its more like a toy with a BMW price tag, neither good for home nor as model for collection. A stupid experiment if you ask me.

Viju · 22nd November 2022, 14:00

Can this be purchased online, or only at Rider Mania? If available online, can someone please provide a link?

MVM · 22nd November 2022, 14:10

My Hero HF100 brand new on the road costs 63000 rupees.

Can't even fathom how a scale model can cost more than a functioning motorcycle.

rahulcmoulee · 22nd November 2022, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viju

Can this be purchased online, or only at Rider Mania? If available online, can someone please provide a link?

Here you go. https://store.royalenfield.com/1-3-c...k-chrome-black

COMMUTER · 22nd November 2022, 21:12

One can easily buy a run down bullet to park where one needs an immovable bullet to be parked. I am sure we can buy a bullet with a blown engine for far less.

NTab · 22nd November 2022, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by COMMUTER

One can easily buy a run down bullet to park where one needs an immovable bullet to be parked. I am sure we can buy a bullet with a blown engine for far less.

One can buy a Bullet with working engine in less than that.

kpkeerthi · 25th November 2022, 09:53

RE clearly understands its buyers and their sentiments (read "madness")

Captain Slow · 25th November 2022, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by TorqMaster

Lets hope atleast these models arent plagued by the typical RE issues we are aware of, starting with rust.

Ask any RE Fan and they will say
""Sir RE bikes don't leak they mark their territory!!

""

anjan_c2007 · 27th November 2022, 11:31

Simply avoidable!
For RE fans including me, if at all we prefer to display in our living rooms, we should preferably make a poster of one or more of its original design of the 1950's or 60's pristine examples (these are aplenty), to provide the needed RE oxygen to our eyes.

KPR · 27th November 2022, 11:40

One RE owner said me: If I have to give my bike for service I have to insist mechanic at RE service center that do whatever you wish to in the bike but I will pay only 5k rupees. Such is the state of owner. No wonder they can sell anything at premium because RE is a sentiment here in India

. Even if auctioned this scale model is not worth it.

nitro.1000bhp · 29th November 2022, 08:26

Very sad to read some of the comments here. I bet some of you can barely make even a paper rocket and let alone create something so intricate with so much attention to detail.

This isn't some stamped out plastic maisto toy to be had for peanuts. It is hand crafted by a few people from the design team using a mini lathe and mini cnc and a lot of milling by hand. So, before you comment on how everything in the world has to come cheap, understand the work that goes behind a project like this. They don't come out of a production line but is more in the lines of jewellery making by true artisans.

I heard RE brought 75units to the event and sold out in 1 and half days. Go figure!

21st November 2022, 16:06	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,553 Thanked: 57,742 Times	Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter Royal Enfield has launched the most affordable bike in the Indian market, but it’s not what you think. Alongside the Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield showcased a 1:3 scale model of the Classic 500 at Rider Mania 2022. This limited edition miniature model costs Rs 67,990 and the bike maker is taking bookings for Rs 2,000. The Classic 500 scale model is available in 18 different colours. The level of detail on these bikes absolutely stunning. Like the production bike, the scale models also feature a single-seat, wire-spoke wheels and a peashooter exhaust. This 1:3 scale model can be a great addition to your collection, especially if you have a similar road bike. Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by TusharK : 21st November 2022 at 16:08.
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lordrayden BHPian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 353 Thanked: 2,436 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter This is awesome! Its Royal Enfield saying "We made this unique and quirky thing because we CAN" . But I think their marketing department missed an opportunity by publishing photos of this with some human standing next to it for scale. That would have added much more to the novelty factor!
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21st November 2022, 16:33	#3
TorqMaster BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chennai Posts: 261 Thanked: 418 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter Lets hope atleast these models arent plagued by the typical RE issues we are aware of, starting with rust.
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zaks BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter I had a look at it in the Rider Mania, looks like big toy and at that size and price I expected the engine or at least electricals to work, but sadly its more like a toy with a BMW price tag, neither good for home nor as model for collection. A stupid experiment if you ask me.
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22nd November 2022, 14:00	#6
Viju Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tokyo / Cochin Posts: 1,082 Thanked: 2,622 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter Can this be purchased online, or only at Rider Mania? If available online, can someone please provide a link?
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MVM BHPian Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39 Thanked: 186 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter My Hero HF100 brand new on the road costs 63000 rupees. Can't even fathom how a scale model can cost more than a functioning motorcycle. Last edited by MVM : 22nd November 2022 at 14:19.
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22nd November 2022, 21:12	#9
COMMUTER BANNED Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: India Posts: 573 Thanked: 1,037 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter One can easily buy a run down bullet to park where one needs an immovable bullet to be parked. I am sure we can buy a bullet with a blown engine for far less.
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25th November 2022, 09:53	#11
kpkeerthi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 194 Thanked: 509 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter RE clearly understands its buyers and their sentiments (read "madness")
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27th November 2022, 11:31	#13
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,440 Thanked: 21,285 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter Simply avoidable! For RE fans including me, if at all we prefer to display in our living rooms, we should preferably make a poster of one or more of its original design of the 1950's or 60's pristine examples (these are aplenty), to provide the needed RE oxygen to our eyes.
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27th November 2022, 11:40	#14
KPR BANNED Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Dholakpur Posts: 828 Thanked: 2,534 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter One RE owner said me: If I have to give my bike for service I have to insist mechanic at RE service center that do whatever you wish to in the bike but I will pay only 5k rupees. Such is the state of owner. No wonder they can sell anything at premium because RE is a sentiment here in India . Even if auctioned this scale model is not worth it.
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29th November 2022, 08:26	#15
nitro.1000bhp BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 490 Thanked: 798 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500 scale model costs as much as a 100cc scooter Very sad to read some of the comments here. I bet some of you can barely make even a paper rocket and let alone create something so intricate with so much attention to detail. This isn't some stamped out plastic maisto toy to be had for peanuts. It is hand crafted by a few people from the design team using a mini lathe and mini cnc and a lot of milling by hand. So, before you comment on how everything in the world has to come cheap, understand the work that goes behind a project like this. They don't come out of a production line but is more in the lines of jewellery making by true artisans. I heard RE brought 75units to the event and sold out in 1 and half days. Go figure!
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