Category: Royal Enfield - Thu Dec 17th 2009
Unveiled at the NEC Bike Show on 26th November, the Woodsman EFI is the latest UK-designed variant of Royal Enfield’s Bullet to be powered by the new fuel-injected unit construction engine and is new for 2010. Like the original Woodsman, which was produced by Royal Enfield between 1955 -’59 and sold in the USA under the Indian brand, it is a 499cc Bullet single with high bars and a raised exhaust. However, there the similarities end, because the new Woodsman also features a solo seat, handy mini luggage rack, rear set footrests and an alloy bash plate too.
Routed around the machine’s left side (standard exhausts run along the right side) the high level system is lighter than the original part and has been re-engineered to work in harmony with the engine management unit, allowing the engine to breathe more freely and creating the classic ‘British single’ exhaust note.
Introduced to comply with tough new European emissions regulations, the all-new 499cc engine retains bore and stroke of 84mm x 90mm, but with electronic fuel injection by Keihin of Japan and a 5-speed gearbox. This is operated via a 7-plate wet clutch, so it is both light and accurate. Power output is 28 BHP in standard form with 41.3 Nm of torque at 4000rpm and tested under Euro 3 conditions the engine returns just under 80 mpg, which means an impressive tank range of over 200 miles before switching to reserve.
The new model is expected to be in dealer's showrooms sometime in the New Year.
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Biker Friendly Events and Locations
Visiting the area for the first time? Here is a list of local haunts for fellow bikers:
Regular Bike Meets
Poole Quay Weekly Motorbike Night - The legendary bike meet happens every Tuesday during the summer.
The Hunters Lodge - Wincanton - Bikers Night every Thursday during summer months. BBQ provided. Great night for all. From 6pm - late.
Southampton Bike Night - The second season of Bike Night is here! They now have a new home at the Gang Warily Recreation Centre in Fawley (Southampton), where they will meet for all the usual shenanigans and banter in aid of the Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance. The Event is every every Thursday Night, from 1800 till 2200 where a warm welcome awaits every one. Admission is £2.00 per Bike and £5.00 per car with a donation from ALL moneys going to support the charity. Weekly specials such as risotto, chilli and curries etc, all foods that you can cook up and serve from the back of your bike, those that arrive early enough may even see how we do it, TV chef style! Hot drinks, squash and soft drinks will be available from the Bike Night kitchen, a fully licensed bar is located in the Gang Warily Centre.
Pubs
The Red Shoot Pub - New Forset - Great food and very biker friendly. Seems that most bikers visit on a Sunday.
Racing
Poole Speedway - Great nights out for all.
One Off Events
None as yet . . .
Please feel free to contact us with any other places of interest.