Royal Enfield has released a two new limited edition versions of its Bullet C5 Classic.

The Royal Enfield Bullet C5 Chrome (also known as the Royal Enfield Classic Chrome in other markets) is based on the regular retro-styled Bullet C5 Classic but with chrome tank,  fenders and side covers as well as hand-painted pinstripes and accents. Consumers will have the choice between the red and chrome version pictured here or black and chrome.

The other limited edition is the Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm featuring a matte sandy brown paint scheme representing the brand’s history of supplying military motorcycles for desert theaters.

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Suzuki is a bit of an underdog in the MotoGP World Championship – at least, as much of an underdog as a full factory outfit can be. With just one Suzuki on the grid, expectations are low for the Japanese manufacturer.

But one thing Suzuki does do well is put out an attractive looking racebike with the GSV-R dressed in Rizla Suzuki blue with livery by Troy Lee Designs. As eye-catching as the regular blue GSV-R looks, Troy Lee Designs may have topped itself with a one-off “Micron” livery used at the Misano round earlier this month. The chrome design was made to promote a new product from the team’s title sponsor, rolling paper manufacturer Rizla.

Troy Lee Designs released a short video showing the work that went into producing the “Micron” chrome one-off livery.

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