My dream bike - as gutless as a GN, should I still buy?

[Steam]

There's a Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 2006 (500cc) for sale in Wellington and I WANT IT! It's pretty close to my dream bike.
But I did a bit of research on the net and found it's only 22hp, the same as a GN250. AARRG!
So, should I get this awesome stylish bike with crap power...
or have a couple of cheap old jap bikes which I can thrash and which have more power? I'm certainly not a racer, on or off the road, but I do like some zip.
Hmmm...

[Shadows]

I thought about getting one of those once upon a time, but the low numbers scared me. It's reassuring to have a little "poke" to get out of sticky situations. Still a cool bike though, I'm wondering how hard it would be to get a bit more grunt out of them.

[xwhatsit]

BUY IT!!!!

It's not just about peak power. That long-stroke single will have ridiculous amounts of torque from idling speed.

Plus who cares about power when you're riding something like that as well?

Seriously cool bike. Sounds awesome, too.

[Steam]

Hmm... I don't need much convincing, one person to say "Buy It!" and I am all ready! A test-ride first though. ooo!

[Finn]

No, you should ride a push bike you stinking hippie hypocrite.

[Pwalo]

From talking to an Enfield owner they appear to be fun bikes, in the same way that all four stroke singles are. Not a lot of power, and you're in top by the end of the road.

You want some exciting like an RD400 with spannies, in the wet, with OEM tyres. Now where's that ACC form.

[limbimtimwim]

Buy it. You can always have another more powerful bike as well.

[Templar]

There's a Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 2006 (500cc) for sale in Wellington and I WANT IT! It's pretty close to my dream bike.
But I did a bit of research on the net and found it's only 22hp, the same as a GN250. AARRG!


Got pics/links?

[Steam]

Got pics/links?

No, it was parked in town. I stopped to drool and inspect closely because I love the look and then I noticed it was for sale...

[SPman]

Depends what you want the bike for - if you want it to potter along the highways and byways at 80-90 kph, dirt roads and all, or commute, without having a hangup about acceleration rates, astounding speed or pin point handling and are content to just cruise around - get one!
I'd get one as a 2nd or 3rd bike because, sometimes, you just need to sit back,smell the roses and let the world go by.

[yod]

From talking to an Enfield owner they appear to be fun bikes, in the same way that all four stroke singles are. Not a lot of power, and you're in top by the end of the road.

You want some exciting like an RD400 with spannies, in the wet, with OEM tyres. Now where's that ACC form.

no no no....an RZ500 with shagged front wheel bearings....now THAT will requre an undie change pretty damn quick

[Macktheknife]

Buy it, you know you want to.
Besides not everything is about power and if it really bothers you it can be improved.

[RantyDave]

There's a Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 2006 (500cc) for sale in Wellington and I WANT IT!
Buy it.

Dave

[Ixion]

no no no....an RZ500 with shagged front wheel bearings....now THAT will requre an undie change pretty damn quick

Try a GT750 Suzuki 750cc two stroke with 20 broken spokes in the rear wheel and 2+ inches of lateral movement at the wheel rim. "Hmm. I guess that explains why the handling was somewhat odd on the way back" .

You'll find the Renfield will FEEL more powerful than the GN though, because hills and such won't pull you down the way they will on the 250. The old Enfields (Briddish not Indian) would cruise all day at 60-65mph , up hill down dale. I would presume the Indian ones would not be less. Can you find one in a dealers somewhere and take it for a demo ride? Or ask the guy who's selling it for a test ride. See what it feels like. They feel a lot different to a GN.

[Finn]

Try a GT750 Suzuki 750cc two stroke

Or why doesn't he just fly down to Antarctica and club penguins to death in person.

[McJim]

Buy it coz you want it.

Buy a disposable sportsbike later if you still feel the need.

My new bike only puts out 53hp but still I will love and cherish it as it saves me money on speeding tickets!

You can't put a price on Character.

[Finn]

My new bike only puts out 53hp but still I will love and cherish it as it saves me money on speeding tickets!

Don't worry, it's a Ducati. It'll make up for it in repairs and maintenance.

[SARGE]

Buy it coz you want it.

Buy a disposable sportsbike later if you still feel the need.

My new bike only puts out 53hp but still I will love and cherish it as it saves me money on speeding tickets!


... and dates ...

[McJim]

... and dates ...

Are you supposed to get desert fruits from your bike?:scratch:

[McJim]

Don't worry, it's a Ducati. It'll make up for it in repairs and maintenance.

Nah - I'll just sit on it in my garage with a full length mirror and make broom broom sounds!

[SARGE]

Nah - I'll just sit on it in my garage with a full length mirror and make broom broom sounds!

ooooooh .. chick magnet ...:rockon:


how bout i bowl by later and we can play some Dungeons and Dragons too...


( did the dealer throw in a Clown Nose ???)

[gijoe1313]

Spoken like a frugal Scotsman :doh:

Oh wait... he bought a full length mirror the spendthrift! Broom broom sounds? It's a streetsweeper? :scratch:

And I got my monster manual and deities and demigods!

[SARGE]

Spoken like a frugal Scotsman :doh:

Oh wait... he bought a full length mirror the spendthrift!

yea .. but he's not that big GIJoe .. a full length mirror for McJim is the Rear view out of a Commodore

[McJim]

yea .. but he's not that big GIJoe .. a full length mirror for McJim is the Rear view out of a Commodore
GIJOE was talking about my height.

And you promised you wouldn't tell. Next thing you know I'll be getting compared to Cowpoos!

[surfer]

Go to India and buy the bike there.

They are not go fast machines but they have a great style. Shame they are so pricey over here brand new.

[SARGE]

GIJOE was talking about my height.

And you promised you wouldn't tell. Next thing you know I'll be getting compared to Cowpoos!

no.. i promised it wouldnt LAUGH...


sorry ... i cant stop....:done:

[tri boy]

Had the pleasure to ride one everyday for 3 months in India in 97. Cool comfy beastie with an honest work attitude. Speeding was irrelevant, as anything over 70kmh overthere is suicide.(truck passing truck passing car, passing oxcart etc)
If you like it, go for it.

[Romeo]

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Did someone say Enfield Bullet stunting?!

P23p07aNWBwIf this is the same bike then I suggest you BUY IT NOW! Just listen to that awesome Punjab music!

[quallman1234]

Go for it, power's not everything.
My bikes got 18hp :rockon: :scooter:

[jonbuoy]

Looks like upwards of 40BHP can be squeezed from em' they even race the little buggers

http://freespace.virgin.net/jess.hemming/index.htm

http://www.f2motorcycles.ltd.uk/enfieldupgrades.html

[Bytor]

How about a Jawa 650 classic, it's got 44bhp and I love that chrome tank

[xwhatsit]

How about a Jawa 650 classic, it's got 44bhp and I love that chrome tank

Yeah, but it's a watercooled twin... boring :shutup:

[Edbear]

Buy it! The Classic is going to disappear because of emissions regs and the new alloy motor just isn't the same.

Drop the countershaft sprocket a tooth and fit the shorty muffler and you'll easily cruise at 110km/h. I know the importers in Albany, they know all the little tricks with these bikes!

I'd have one like a shot if I could afford one right now, but one is definitely on my future purchase list!

[Ronin]

For some reason I'm singing away....... I see an Enfield and I want to paint it black.

[kensuem]

Go to google ,type in royal enfield UK,or USA,
Lots of information a great pics.

[Storm]

Its your money- if you want it, buy it. It definitly wont be "just another bike", and if it floats YOUR boat(not every other buggers), thats all that matters