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Jaimec
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 09:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No, not the company... the COUNTRY. Gotta admit, I'm really liking the way these two new Royal Enfields look and I'm eagerly awaiting to read the road test evaluations:

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2018/11/royal-enfie ld-650s-in-the-flesh-these-could-be-the-sleeper-bi kes-hitting-the-u-s-market-next-year-with-video/
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Pwnzor
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 09:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very sharp looking bikes, classic styling.

Definitely interested.
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86129squids
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 01:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just did my daily MC daily scan, yeppers, those bike look schweet! For the $$$, heck of a deal.
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Mnscrounger
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 03:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Although Chinese made, the SSR Buccaneer is a cute looking bike too. http://www.ssrmotorsports.com/store/street/street- index.php
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Ourdee
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 03:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Running 2 O2 sensors.
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Jaimec
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 03:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


quote:

Just did my daily MC daily scan, yeppers, those bike look schweet! For the $$$, heck of a deal.




I think the big reason for that is the lack of electronic rider aids. Bikes get so expensive because the manufacturers have been making bikes way more powerful than they need to be, so they add all the expensive computer-assisted rider aids to protect the riders from themselves.

I like "KISS" motorcycles.
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Mnscrounger
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 03:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Although Chinese made, the SSR Buccaneer is a cute looking bike too. http://www.ssrmotorsports.com/store/street/street- index.php
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Crusty
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 03:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm assuming they'll be at the Javit's Center.
Please give us a report after the show.
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 04:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Personally, I want to try out one of those Hymalayans.
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86129squids
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 04:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah, those Himalayans are dang cool too. Unless I get a D/S bike of some sort, I'm perfectly happy with my '77 R75/7. It'd be nice to build about a 3-4 bike garage though.
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Skinstains
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 05:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I recently read a piece on The Royal Enfield 's in it the QC guy said that all the bikes headed to the US get a thorough going over upon arrival here in the US and that since doing so warranty/complaints have been reduced by 90%. Granted their own man said it but there must be some truth to it. They look nice, and fun.

(Message edited by Skinstains on November 20, 2018)
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Midknyte
Posted on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

R E is making a real push for a US footprint and growth

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2018 /10/15/milwaukee-base-royal-enfield-finding-its-wa y-u-s/1615648002/

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2017 /09/06/motorcycle-maker-royal-enfield-gearing-up-n orth-american-sales-milwaukee/638764001/

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2016 /09/08/royal-enfield-revs-up-us-bike-sales/9004329 0/
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Jaimec
Posted on Friday, November 23, 2018 - 09:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Better them than HERO.
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Jaimec
Posted on Sunday, November 25, 2018 - 06:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

First review online:

https://www.cycleworld.com/2019-royal-enfield-cont inental-gt-650-first-ride
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Ducbsa
Posted on Monday, November 26, 2018 - 05:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

$6K is a good price.

I wonder why they put the primary on the right side? Just to be different?
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Midknyte
Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 06:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Royal Enfield Scrambler 500 Spotted

https://gaadiwaadi.com/royal-enfield-scrambler-500 -spotted-launch-details/
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Jaimec
Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 07:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very cool. I also love the fact that they still come with a kick starter!
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Slaughter
Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 07:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have they ever gotten beyond their typical Indian "Quality Control?"

Article references a 3 year warranty but still, the history of Indian moto-products hasn't exactly been inspiring.

(Message edited by slaughter on November 28, 2018)
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Jaimec
Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 09:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The fact that they're offering a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty would certainly imply they are confident of their quality control. When BMW changed their warranty to three years or 36K miles is when I realized they weren't paying as much attention to their quality as they had in the past.

Skinstains pretty much stated what I'd heard (above) too.
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Jaimec
Posted on Friday, November 30, 2018 - 05:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's the other one:
https://www.cycleworld.com/2019-royal-enfield-int6 50-first-ride
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Midknyte
Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

https://www.cycleworld.com/royal-enfield-continent al-gt-650-twin-combines-classic-looks-with-latest- tech?dom=currents&src=syn
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Jaimec
Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 03:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The local BMW dealership (where I also purchased my two Zeroes) used to carry Royal Enfield. I wonder if they still do? Going to have to check that out...
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Crusty
Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 03:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just about everybody is saying that the bikes are good. Even Kevin Cameron likes the engineering. I might just have to go check one out.

Magazine articles and pictures aren't the same as seeing one in the flesh. I wonder if I can get a demo ride?
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Jaimec
Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 09:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's a long shot but... hoping they'll be at Americade this year. I'm not sure I'll be making Daytona this Spring.
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Midknyte
Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 05:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Royal Enfield 650 Twins Force Harley to Drop Prices by 30%

https://gas2.org/2018/12/11/royal-enfield-twins-fo rce-harley-price-drop/
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Midknyte
Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 05:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

12 Innovations For Which Royal Enfield Deserves Credit

https://www.cycleworld.com/12-innovations-for-whic h-royal-enfield-deserves-credit?dom=currents&src=s yn
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Ducbsa
Posted on Friday, December 14, 2018 - 04:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

One quibble regarding the 1948 entry, the Vincent HRD had a triangulated swingarm in 1928 https://www.racingvincent.co.uk/01%20Web%20Frames/ WD-pvn04a.html

As did BS with Bentley & Draper frames https://www.broughsuperiorclub.com/index.php/histo ry/models-by-year/production-specifications-1928
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2003xb9r
Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2018 - 03:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My local dealer had a Continental and an Interceptor on show on Saturday. I hope they have demo rides on them soon.
The only thing I could initially fault without riding one is how hard the seats felt and that's coming from someone used to an S1W. My S3T seat is like a pillow in comparison.
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Midknyte
Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2018 - 03:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

https://powersportsfinance.com/royal-enfield-targe ts-125-dealer-network-in-2019/

Royal Enfield North America is looking to grow its dealer network from 90 to 125 stores in 2019, primarily in the eastern United States, according to Vice President of Sales Mike Roark.
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