Aurangabad based Royal Touch is introducing China made Storm motorcycle in India sourced from ZNEN motors and could be the most affordable cruiser in the country.
Smaller Chinese two-wheeler makers are slowly penetrating the Indian market tying up with local companies, but most manufacturers are still on the waiting list in order to commence operations. The latest to join the same is ‘Royal Touch Motors’ that is now planning to introduce an onslaught of Chinese motorcycles and scooters in the country. Developed by ZNEN (the motorcycle business of the China Zhongneng Vehicle Group), the two-wheeler maker is all set to launch the Storm cruiser priced at Rs. 96,525/- (ex-showroom, Maharashtra).
Likely to be the cheapest cruiser offering in the country, Royal Touch Motors’ website states that the Storm is powered by a 124.6cc single-cylinder engine that produces 12 PS at 9000 RPM and 9 Nm of torque at 7500 RPM. The top speed is rated at 90 km/hr on the cruiser. In terms of dimensions, the Storm measures 2225 mm in length, 790 mm in width and 1100 mm in height. The bike gets the classic cruiser styling to boast off coupled with alloy wheels, twin exhausts and beaded twin seats.
The Royal Touch Storm comes with a fuel tank capacity of 13-litres and a kerb weight of 155 kgs. The ground clearance stands at 130 mm while stopping performance comes courtesy of a front disc and rear drum brake setup. The cruiser comes with an overload of chrome while colour option available at present is only black. There are no details on the fuel efficiency figure of the motorcycle.
Royal Touch Motors originates from Aurangabad, Maharashtra and has a tie-up with ZNEN Group of China. The former will be handling the sales and servicing of the new products and interestingly plans to introduce products in both petrol and CNG options. It is not clear as yet if the Storm will be locally manufactured or assembled being brought via the CKD route. Apart from the cruiser, Royal Touch also has the Prince T 124cc motorcycle listed on its website which is priced at Rs. 54,600/- (ex-showroom, Maharashtra).
