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Indeed, when a company known for their classic ethos and retro nostalgia offers an extended warranty option on their products becomes an instant News. Though we didn't find this as a news rather it was a matter of brain storming for us, has Royal Enfield now gained some confidence after introducing UCE engine? or it is just another gimmick to get monetary benefits from their customers for some more time??
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The popularity of the RE motorcycles are based on these two traits- the retro styling and the so called Thump of the engine. However the popularity and the fan following of the Royal enfield motorcycles were outrunning by the quality issues of the RE bikes and by the stories of the RE riders about their unreliability.
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The old CI engine had separate clutch assembly and a separate transmission drive. This setup not only augments the size of the engine but also increases the chances of failure in longer term. Now the new UCE engine has everything as a unit and there by has got a standard design of a modern internal combustion engine, which got everything intact in a single casing, be it the transmission, clutch or the cylinder of the engine.
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In a World where companies like Mahindra 2- wheelers and Hero MotoCorp is extending the standard warranty of 5 years or 70000 Kms to the customers of their products, the pressure can be felt on company like Royal Enfield to match the standards. Royal Enfield India is evolving very rapidly and in fact in recent days they have performed outstandingly national and international. It is expected from Royal Enfield that they should improve their quality standards to meet the international parameters. There is so much to do for RE starting from the QC, designing and not to forget the scope of improvement in the engine. The power output from the size of RE engine is really heart breaking, there is literally so much that can be done in performance, refinement and overall reliability departments.
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What do you think of it? please share your mind with your fellow bike enthusiasts.
By: Farhan Kashif