The concept of the V-Twin was conceived by Paul Carberry and brought to fruition by Paul and Ian Drysdale (Of the Drysdale 750-V8 and 1000-V8 fame).
The basic premise was to create a “classic” style 1000cc British V-Twin utilising as many standard Royal Enfield parts as possible. All this to attain a well mannered torquey cruiser with the look, feel and sound expected from a bike with traditional British bloodlines but with enough technology to make it a practical every day work horse - at a reasonable price. The design premise included keeping production and maintenance costs down with a worldwide availability of spare parts.
The 55 degree vee angle was chosen for the combination of style, balance and mechanical simplicity. One consideration was to allow the hydraulic lifters to be accommodated above the standard Royal Enfield cams without modification to the barrels. Any vee angle tighter than 55 deg also requires heavy modification of the Royal Enfield heads for carburettor clearance. The standard Enfield primary drive cover has also been retained. The Enfield clutch is “beefed up” and a bigger engine sprocket is fitted to utilise the extra performance of the V-twin.
ENGINE
Engine type: Air-cooled, OHV, pushrod,four valve, 55 degrees V-Twin.
Bore & stroke: 87x90mm
Displacement: 1070 cc
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
Ignition: Electronic CDI Bosch trigger
Fuel System: 2x28mm MIK-Indian CV carburettors
Fuel Type: 91 RON
Power: 45bhp @ 4800rpm
TRANSMISSION
Type:- 5 speed
Primary Drive: Duplex chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Final Drive: Chain
CHASSIS AND RUNNING GEAR
Frame Type: Tubular- steel duplex
Rake: 27.5 degrees
Wheelbase: 1475 mm
Suspension: Royal Enfield
Front : Leading-axle teescopic forks. 150mm travel
Rear: Twin shocks adjustable preload,130mm travel
Wheels: Wire -spoked, steel rim
Front 3.25 x19 Rear:3.5 x 18
Tyres: Dunlop Roadmaster TT100
Front: 100/90R19 (57H)
Rear: 100/90R18 (61H)
Brakes:
Front 300mm disc, two piston Brembo caliper
Rear: 153mm single leading shoe-drum.
ADIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Weight: 198 kg( Oil, no fuel)
Fuel capacity: 14 litres
