Royal Enfield Bullet recalled for faulty brake caliper bolt

According to a media report, Royal Enfield has recalled the Bullet and Bullet Electra models for a faulty brake caliper bolt. Nearly 7,000 motorcycles manufactured between March 20 and April 30, 2019 have been affected by this recall.

According to the company, the torque maintained on the brake caliper bolts fitted on the aforementioned models was not as per its standards. Royal Enfield is said to be reaching out to owners of the affected bikes to get the issue rectified.

The Bullet 350ES is powered by a 346cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 19.8 BHP @ 5,250 rpm and 28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm, while the Bullet 500 comes with a 499cc, single-cylinder engine that puts out 27.2 BHP @ 5,250 rpm and 41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. Both bikes come equipped with a 5-speed gearbox.

Source: Economic Times