Bristol Classic 400i

The retro sentiment of the motorcycle can be spotted all-around the Classic 400i. At the front, it poses a large, round halogen headlamp with chrome borders, above which the twin-pod instrument panel is placed. The tall, round rear view mirrors are also placed on the handlebar, while the front tyre is covered with a sleek, black colour mudguard. The one-piece handlebar and Bullet style turn indicators add to its retro looks. The fuel tank has a nice finish and the single, long seat is made of high-quality, comfortable material to provide an enjoyable riding experience.  At the sides, you can spot the twin-pipe stainless steel exhaust system with stylish mufflers. Move to the rear and you will see a small mudguard attached to the seat The tail lamp and turn indicators are sleek. It comes fitted with a semi-digital instrument console that displays vital information to the rider.

The classic 450i is 2080 mm long, 810 mm wide and 1080 mm high. It has a wheelbase of 1450 mm, which is pretty decent. Suspension duties rest with conventional telescopic front forks and oil damping adjustable shock suspension at the rear. It comes fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels at both the ends, wrapped in tubeless tyres - 100/70 at the front and 130/70 at the rear. The adequate suspension setup along with big wheels are able to gulp the road bumps efficiently. Braking setup consists of single-disc at both the ends and it comes equipped with ABS straight from the factory. The ABS activates after reaching 30-35 kmph. The Classic 400i’s front brake has a four-piston caliper that returns an accurate bite feel.

Powering the Classic 400i is a 400cc, oil-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve engine which is capable of generating max power of 20.7 kw at 7,200 rpm and a peak torque of 33 Nm at 5,600 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel using a five-speed manual transmission. The engine is from the famous Taiwan Hartford industry and key parts like high-precision bearings and clutches are imported from Japan. This engine is now Euro-4 compliant and has a compression ratio of 8.8:1, which shows the ruggedness of the engine and means that it can burn low-octane fuels without any issues. It has a fuel tank capacity of 15 litres. According to company claims, it can reach a top speed of 145 kmph and returns a mileage of 20 kmpl in ideal conditions.

The emergence of classic rides in the Philippines has created a stir in the automotive market. The classic motorcycle scene here has certainly re-emerged. The classic 400i is an original classic, restored to match today’s demands – both aesthetically and mechanically. The retro-styled bike is perfect for bike lovers who particularly enjoy the vintage looks. That said, it doesn't lag at the mechanical front as well and packs a real punch with its grunty 400cc engine. Overall, it is an amazing offering by Bristol which shines out and loud, definitely turning the heads around.