How to Select the Perfect Battery for Your Royal Enfield?

Royal Enfield is one of the most admired bikes in India. The modern classics that they are making in India since 1901 are popular for their own class. Everyone loves them. The bikes made by Royal Enfield are in their own league, and they use a battery that powers high capacity motorcycles.

Let’s have a look at important things you should keep in mind when you are buying a Royal Enfield battery.

Check for Ah Value

In case of two wheeler batteries, recommendations for a particular bike may vary depending on its electrical system and the power consumed by the bike. Royal Enfield makes bikes with different engine capacities. The most popular of their bikes with engine capacity of 350 cc and 500 cc called Bullet. They are so popular that the name Bullet has reached a cult status in India.

So when buying a battery for bullet check for the battery current i.e. Ah (Ampere hour) value of the battery fitted in your bike. The most popular battery for Bullet typically ranges between 7Ah and 12Ah.

Should you go for Conventional (Liquid) Battery or Gel Battery (VRLA)?

Over the years many battery models coming up, as the technology has advanced and the electrical system in the bikes improved, there are many myths and misconceptions about the bike battery also. This is particularly true for Royal Enfield battery.

In India you get mainly two types of the two wheeler batteries. One is the liquid-filled lead acid battery which requires more attention than the Maintenance Free battery which is spill-proof and comes with gel filled inside instead of fluid.

As far as utility is concerned both the batteries are perfectly suitable for your bike provided it is of right Ah Capacity. Here are the main differences between the two types of batteries.

Acid-Filled Battery

1. Requires periodic maintenance

2. Susceptible to damages due to shocks

3. Slightly Cheaper

4. Can get messy due to spillage

VRLA (Gel Filled) Battery

1. Very low to Zero Maintenance

2. Shock-proof

3. Slightly expensive

4. Spill-proof

Brand, Warranty and Price

Royal Enfield is one of the premium bikes and therefore you should never settle for a locally made battery by unorganised players in the market. Look for one of the top-brands of two wheeler battery makers. Compare the prices based on the warranty provide in the segment you choose. Warranty for these batteries typically varies from 18 months to 48 months in India.

Talk to your mechanic or the customer care

Don’t take chances with your beloved bike. If you have slightest of doubt about the battery or it’s fitment talk to your mechanic or head straight to authorised service station near you. You may also to talk to the customer care of renowned battery manufacturers and clear all ambiguities.

Final Word

There are hundreds of DIY videos on the internet that claim to tell you the perfect way to fit your battery and sadly sometimes sell one particular battery for the media influencer’s best commercial interest. Don’t fall for any gimmicks and like price-drop-promise, exchange offers, freebies and so on. Make your decision on the basis of facts, expertise and reputation of the dealer or mechanic, the brand trust and of course the pocket size.

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