[Group] Royal Enfield

[conspiraC]

I'm a sucker for vintage looking bikes.

 

Didn't know where to ask this. Since Royal Enfield bikes are also naked, so i posted it here.

 

Just looking for any other Royal Enfield owners out here. Is there any feedback regarding the bike?

[Spectrum]

think bike is made in India.

See quite a lot of them there.

500cc... Nice looking Vintage Bike.

[conspiraC]

ahuh, it's a british bike made in madras. came from a long line since the time of grandfathers. i believe the engine is lasting enough. 500cc single cylinder. gonna crack ur shin if you miss the kickstarter.

[hart]

they r available down at universal motors...

u bought it already?

[conspiraC]

Originally posted by hart@Jul 27 2005, 11:40 AM

they r available down at universal motors...

u bought it already?

Ahuh, at universal, saw it there.

 

Almost. considering, maybe, perhaps

 

what do you think about it?

 

for me i just see a bike with olskool technology. 500cc single cylinder. max speed 120kmph. supposedly long lasting engine, if maintain nicely. if it can take india's road beating, should be no problem on our road.

[conspiraC]

only considering about the parts. wonder if can get from online store.

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by Spectrum@Jul 27 2005, 03:02 AM

think bike is made in India.

See quite a lot of them there.

500cc... Nice looking Vintage Bike.

india there still in production..they bought the license or something...alot of the 350 and 500cc...then very weird...gear is on right side...kick up 1st gear..then down all the way.... brake's on left foot..but front brake is on right handlebar still...

 

damn nice to ride for a while...but the engine abit like harley leh...deep bass

[obitrok]

royal enfields bikes are on BIKE magazines' avoid list. ever wondered why?

[conspiraC]

most likely it can't perform like a japanese bike. it's more like antique replica to me. so i don't think you can ride like a japanese bike.

 

just like harley ... no offense to harley owner. i can't appreciate harley. only for good looks and status thingy for me. the best harley is either a sportster or v-rod. anyway, i used to be a harley owner too ...

 

the new harleys sounds like a sewing machine

[nights]

Originally posted by obitrok@Jul 28 2005, 01:13 AM

royal enfields bikes are on BIKE magazines' avoid list. ever wondered why?

It could be they have already been listed under the classic magazine I have read up the other day.

[astina]

so any owner here? and how much is it? 8k?

[conspiraC]

ahuh, ard that price i guess.

[rAjOaNa]

Well...for a high CC single cylinder u can't expect much speed from this bike. But its simply for ppl who jus love antique stuff.

 

Ridden it ones b4 in india abt 3yrs back. But i think heard from somewhere those imported by universal motor the gear system n all is same as normal bikes.

[rAjOaNa]

I still remember tht time still riding 2B bike with P plate over here. N was gunning the throttle of bullet n expecting it to easily rocket above 140 But it barely touched 100.

[Throttle]

it's a classic bike to bum around in but not suitable for young generation riders of singapore becos :-

 

gear system is the other way round (the old brit way)

horsepower is really slacking (about 25bhp)

 

enuff said ....

[Guest nE0]

Kawasaki has a replica of the british classic, with modern technology. Maybe can ask Evershine to import it.

[Throttle]

the kawasaki one is called Estrella.

 

very nice like a triumph...

 

Anyway, h]the royal enfiekld bullet is some models which are converted for riders with gear on left side and brakes on right side

[vennz]

Estrella is only 250cc and Kawasaki W650 bigger brother. W650 I remember 2000 or 2001 FQ plate bided no. a friend of mine brought it ard 16K.. Now to look for 1 took me years think no body let go his W. Think shld be pretty dam good.

 

Vennz

[rAjOaNa]

Heard Enfield released a new model called Thunder Storm if i m not mistaken also ard 500cc. This model the gear shift n brakes is like normal bikes. Comes with e-start no need to kick. Hopefully this comes with some HP as well.

[astina]

Originally posted by Throttle@Aug 8 2005, 05:02 PM

the kawasaki one is called Estrella.

 

very nice like a triumph...

 

Anyway, h]the royal enfiekld bullet is some models which are converted for riders with gear on left side and brakes on right side

ya, went to show room last week, gear system converted to normal, and the workman ship not really as good as what in the pic, 2 model,8k/8.5k(disk brake)

[Guest optimus prime]

i showed my college ( from india) the website. he smiling 'thats my bike'.

 

according to him:

 

1) the bike is reliable

2) heavy than my steed ( the 350 cc series )

3) the bike is a oil drinker... hahhaahaha....

[Throttle]

8k, very damn cheap leh.... for the classic look.

 

Only thing is reliability and support. not sure.

[killerbee]

I think it is quite reliable. I have seen many of them in India and people swear by it. Anyway it is not for speed. I guess the 500CC model should be relatively powerful.

[Universal Motors]

Hi Classic bikes lover,

 

For the Singaporebikes.com members or bikers who are interested to ride a Enfield and be with riders of similar interest we will be please to offer you a discount on the Classic.

 

We think this will be an interesting bikes that will attract lots of attention when you ride it. We would love to see many of these bikes on the road. So for the pioneers please talk to our sales personnel for a special deal.

 

Happy Riding.

 

Universal Motors

[gargantua]

Universal Motors,

 

THis being a new model and such low HP, interested to test ride to appreciate the power delivery. I do not dare to buy a bike without test riding. I am current ridig a 250cc and not a power freak and I think a demo unit is in order here. What are your commitments to spare parts? Are the parts available elsewhere besides the agent? How are the pricing relatively to common models?

 

Cheers,