The Riders

I tend to give people nicknames dependant on their character and this trip is no different. We are 10 riders or pilots as the French tend to call them, 3 Brits and 7 French. Joined by a guide who is Indian and a Mechanic also Indian and a driver who is Nepalese.

Here are the motley crew

THE FRENCH 

 

Pierre

aka Perfect Pierre, due to his good looks 

 

Dominique 

aka Dangerous / Deadly Dom, a go-karter and he tends to think his still on the track

 

Victor 

aka Flash, not sure why he got this name, but his very self assured 

 

Jean-Bernard 

aka The Mad Professor, JB just looks like his about to pull out a whiteboard marker and explain Einstein’s theory of time travel.

 

 

Philippe 

aka Photo Phil, due to his propensity to just stop at random and take out his many cameras.

 

Didier

aka  Marathon Man, Didier just looks like he was born to run. 

 

Philippe 

aka KTM or The Undertaker, KTM as he wore a bright orange KTM jacket and undertaker as he was constantly undertaking vehicles.

 

 

The British 

Pete 

aka Polite Pete the Publican, Pete always said please and thank you, just like your mother would have liked. 

 

Mark 

aka Maverick, the music lover (he loves a tour t-shirt)

Christopher 

aka Inspector Gadget (by the Brits), The Geek ( by the French), he just has too many gadgets

 

Support Crew 

Ravi 

aka The Guide 

The Mechanic 

The Wheel Man 

 

The Bikes 

Royal Enfield 500cc Classic in Battle Green

ENGINE

Type	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke
Displacement	499cc
Bore x stroke	84mm x 90mm
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1
Maximum Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Ignition System	Digital Electronic Ignition
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	5 Speed Constant Mesh
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Fuel Supply	Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
Air Cleaner	Paper Element
Engine Start	Electric/Kick

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

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

DIMENSIONS

Max Torque	30 ft lbs
Wheelbase	54 in
Ground Clearance	5 in
Length	85 in
Width	31.5 in
Seat Height	31.5 in
Height	42 in
Curb Weight	412 lbs
Fuel Capacity	3.83 Gal

BRAKES & TYRES

Tyres Fr.	90/90 – 19” – 52V
Tyres Rr.	110/80 – 18” – 58V
Brakes Front	280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Brakes Rear	153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding

ELECTRICALS

Tail Lamp	21 W / 5 W
Turn Signal Lamp	–
Electrical System	12 volt – DC
Battery	12 volt, 14 Ah
Head Lamp	60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN