Taking a supercharged Royal Enfield to the Bonneville Salt Flats is the goal of Kunal Bhaskaran, the author of the Monster Dog blog. He says his inspiration is racer Burt Munro.
Reader Chris Bartlett pointed out a new YouTube video featuring Bhaskaran and the blower Enfield. It's fun to see this modest man with the immodest dream describe what he wants to accomplish in 2011.
Bhaskaran admits on his blog that supercharging a Royal Enfield Bullet is no easy thing. His blower is a Mercedes Benz part! Will it be a powerful advantage or parasitic drag?
He promises to find out.
Shotgun 650 custom register to buy
Only 10 will come to the U.S. You must register to buy the limited edition Rough Crafts Shotgun 650. To be eligible to participate on the sale day, users in the U.S. and Canada must register themselves in the Drop Zone from July 15, through July 28, 2026. Drop Zone
Exciting finish in BTR flat track
Madicela Rodriguez won a commanding victory in the season finale of Royal Enfield Build Train Race flat track competition. Emma Gottsch secured the season championship.
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Royal Enfield aids motorcycle museum
Royal Enfield will sponsor the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fanzone during the Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 24-26 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. AMA
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Help save history of old Redditch
Facebook group seeks ideas for creation of local history museum in Redditch, birthplace of Royal Enfield. Facebook
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Build Train Race series nears finish
Here's where Royal Enfield's Build Train Race road racing series stands as riders prepare for its finale July 31-Aug. 2 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Royal Enfield
Baxter Cycle is 1st U.S. Flagship store
Royal Enfield's first North American "Flagship Dealer" is Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa. "The coffee is always on, bikes always have gas in them—if you want to ride a Royal Enfield you come to Baxter Cycle.” Cycle News
Custom hard bags match Classic 650
Color matched custom hard bags meant for a Super Meteor 650 were fit to a Classic 650 by Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa. Facebook
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Start using my new email address
Please start using my new email address,
RoyalEnfields.com
@gmail.com
You'll still reach me, David Blasco. The change is a cost savings.
Royal Enfield club gives away bikes
The Royal Enfield Owners Club (UK) will give away three Royal Enfields to members, based on their membership numbers. No purchase necessary. Become a member
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PA 1970 Interceptor PRICE CUT
Classic Vs. Classic, 350 Vs. 650 twin
Can he start it? Bullet idle 6 years
Paul Henshaw pulls a 350 Royal Enfield out of the shed and tries to start it. Can he? Watch: YouTube
Dan Holmes DRS racer for sale
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After watching this again, the builder says he's already reached "100 miles per hour" without NOS or the supercharger. The builder consistently cites "mph" when talking about speed. His target speed, with the supercharger is "over 200", but the interviewer says, "200kph?" I wonder if he means 200mph? 200 kph would only mean 124mph. That doesn't seem like a very lofty goal when going all the way to Bonneville. Plus, Burt Munro, his hero, did over 200mph, so maybe he's shooting to match Munro? Either way, this will be one fast Enfield!
ReplyDeleteDoes he mean 200kph or 200mph? I think the interviewer may have misunderstood. The builder consistently speaks of speed in "mph". Burt Munro qualified at over 200mph, so maybe that's what he's shooting for. Is 200kph (124mph) a huge accomplishment at Bonneville?
ReplyDeleteOops, I thought that first post had been deleted, sorry David.
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