This Royal Enfield Motorcycle Had More Than 90 Kmpl Mileage, Here's Why It Was Discontinued

Royal Enfield Mileage:  Royal Enfield makes some of the most popular bikes in the country. From the Bullet 350 to the Super Meteor 650, the brand’s lineup in India comprises some of the most beautiful-looking cruisers and capable adventure bikes. That said, the bikes manufactured by Royal Enfield offer a mileage of up to 40 kmpl. But do you know that once Royal manufactured a bike that used to offer a mileage of more than 90 kilometers?

Royal Enfield Taurus

The Royal Enfield Taurus is not just popular for its mileage, but it is also known as the only commercially produced diesel bike in India, to date. The Royal Enfield Taurus was introduced in the country in 1991, and it was discontinued in 2001. The bike was equipped with a 325cc single-cylinder diesel engine, which was paired to a 4-speed gearbox. The bike had a claimed mileage of up to 92 kmpl.

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Royal Enfield Taurus: Why Was It Discontinued?

The Royal Enfield Taurus was discontinued in the year 2001, as it failed to meet the emission norms at that time. There were some underlying issues with the bike itself. The bike had a very less powerful engine, and it had a lot of vibrations as well. Also, the bike used to produce a lot of smoke, and due to its diesel engine, it was hard for the user to start it in cold weather.