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Royal Enfield Classic 500 'Pegasus'

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The Royal Enfield Classic 500 'Pegasus' was inspired by the RE/WD Flying Flea 125cc motorcycle, manufactured at Royal Enfield's underground facility in Westwood, U.K, during the Second World War.

The 2018 Pegasus Limited Edition initial production run comprised 1,000 units, of which 190 were available in the UK. The Pegasus was open for bookings online from July 2018 at a price tag of approximately 5,000 GB pounds.

"The story of the Flying Flea is both remarkable and inspiring, and it has a history like no other motorcycle," said Royal Enfield Chief Executive Officer Siddhartha Lal after a grand launch ceremony in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, on 21st May 2018. Rugged military motorcycles have been an integral part of Royal Enfield's heritage and continue to be to date, as we endeavour to build classic, simple, enduring motorcycles".

The Flying Flea, weighing in at only 59 Kg, came into its own during Operation Market Garden. At the Battle of Arnhem, Britain’s 1st Airborne Division held out against German tanks for seven days, often relying on Flying Flea despatch bikes as their sole means of communication.
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Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus: General Specification
​Engine: Single Cylinder 4 Stroke, air cooled, 499cc, 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm, 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm, 5 Speed, Electronic Fuel Injection
Chassis Type: Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front Suspension: Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension: Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel
Tyres: Front Tyre: 90 / 90 - 19" - 52 P, Rear Tyre: 120 / 80 - 18" - 62 P
Front Brakes: 280mm disc, double piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 240mm disc, single piston caliper
Dimensions: 2140 mm (L) * 1090 mm (H) * 790 mm (W),
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 litres,
Kerb weight: 194 kg,
Ground Clearance: 135 mm

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Further Reading:
Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus official web page
Royal Enfield Flying Flea (Wikipedia)
Parachute Regiment: Pegasus magazine
Arnhem: Order of Battle (Wikipedia)
The Parachute Regiment on Facebook

60th Anniversary: Operation Market Garden:

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Haywards Garage is located about one mile north-west of Cambridge City centre, on the main Huntingdon Road, between the Beefeater Restaurant and Girton College, tucked away behind the BP Girton filling station / Londis Foodmart.

Free off-highway parking is available on the premises for cars and motorcycles.

Other facilities include BP filling station, Londis convenience store and Costa Express (open 24/7); and Husky Car Repairs (by appointment).

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Haywards of Cambridge (Girton Garage), Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0LQ, England
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