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It's nice how the custom bike builder of this motorcycle has described their work – “Asura is robotic life form” – comparing it to a Transformers character. Yes, we found a motorcycle called Asura built by custom shop Maratha Motorcycles. Powered by the tried and tested 500cc Royal Enfield, Maratha have given the Asura a power cruiser appeal and an evil face to go with the name as well. The customiser got rid of all the original bodywork and the bike now has an all new personality.
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The headlamp unit has been replaced with a custom built one with LED lights, along with indicators and new LED fog lamps as well. The fuel tank capacity has been increased to 20 litres for greater capability to go the long distance. The seat cushion has been improved for better comfort.
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The suspension set up has been upgraded as well with an inverted fork up front and a monoshock at the rear. The footpegs are now forward set for a cruiser-style riding stance supported by a drag-style handlebar that allows a bit of aggression in the stance as well.
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The swingarm has been replaced as well with a custom-built single-sided unit and the Royal Enfield now has a belt drive instead of the original chain drive. For added classic appeal, it gets bar-end rear view mirrors.
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The modified Royal Enfield Asura boasts of chunky rubber with a 120/70 ZR up front and 240/45 ZRA at the rear. The number plate, disc brake mechanism has also been crafted and built in-house by Maratha Motorcycles.
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Rear tail lamp assembly has been equipped in the frame (functions-indicators, parking light, tail lamp) and the exhaust was also built by Maratha Motorcycles to make the Asura sound distinct as well.
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