whats peoples thoughts on Royal Enfeilds?

[JimO]

havn't really paid much attention to them but spotted a Continental gt on tm and like the look of it

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/royal-enfield/listing/4859738015

[Laava]

Bit of a mechanics bike IMO. Like Ducati. But Indian made with old school british bike performance. Hardly a modern bike, however the reliabilty may be OK…

[HenryDorsetCase]

I idly considered one but after my last retro bike experience i opted for a Husqvarna Svartpilen. I definitely made the right call for me

[nerrrd]

I idly considered one but after my last retro bike experience i opted for a Husqvarna Svartpilen. I definitely made the right call for me

Also a bike made in India (if it's the 401).

Can't speak for the other bikes, but I've watched a lot of YouTube videos made on Himalayans and they seem as rugged and reliable as anything else.

[Laava]

I think the Himalayans are a step up, and maybe all the current models but they have had issues. I spoke to a guy on a continental and he said all the chrome on the tank was rusting from underneath. As in, tiny blistery bits. Other than that he was happy. My D.I.L is a mechanic at the RE dealership and she has told me a couple of things, not that they affect all bikes as in, one of them, a Conti, didn't even make it the 2km to vtnz before locking a rear wheel bearing. Assembled without spacer between the bearings in the factory. A one off but almost unforgiveable.
i have lately been looking at the Himy vs 450MT and going off the reviews, hard to split them. I wont test ride until I'm ready to pony up tho…

[pete376403]

I think the Himalayans are a step up, and maybe all the current models but they have had issues. I spoke to a guy on a continental and he said all the chrome on the tank was rusting from underneath. As in, tiny blistery bits.…

Was also a problem with Japanese mufflers when they used to chrome them straight over steel. Chrome plating is porous, which is why proper (ie show quality) is triple plated. Copper, nickel and then chrome. Which costs. A good coat of wax on the tank chrome will help prevent water penetration. Also wrt to RE, a mate who has bought a 650 twin said the rear shocks were hopeless and have been replaced with hagons.