Yeh, I'll agree the 'Conti' is a bit different to the normal RE. The motor is a massive 2bhp more powerful..
I actually do 'get it' for performance bikes, over the years had an H1-500a, tuned 350 elsie, various RD's, ZL1000, GPX1000, FJ1200, got a ZZR1100D3, which is still a pretty potent weapon 25yrs later. I dont want to be cramped up, or sit on a frigging rubber pad on a 'plank' anymore {sprotty bikes}.
My riding style changed over the years as I aged? Now middle range power and low down grunt {lazy riding, rather than gear changes} is my preference, so I buy bikes according to that need.
I dont think anyone who I have ridden with would say I hold up the group, but I'm simply not the quickest, or the one who 'hangs it out' the most.
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
Two thoughts about that.
BIKE Magazine did an interview with several long distance riders, as in 'around the world' type long distance. One comment was, no round the world rider ever complained his bike was too small.
The other thought that comes to mind is the "spy" picture of a 750 Royal Enfield prototype that is probably appearing at a website near you.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
I have read both of his books, the first time he used a Triumph and the second time an 800 Beemer from memory. The Beemer broke too IIRC.
The big singles don't get the headlines but at one stage my reading suggested that most people who travel to far away places used Yamaha XT660s.
In sand dunes or deep mud a 1200 would be a liability. OK if you've got a TV crew following in a four wheel drive but...
I liked the part in 'Jupiter' where he is discussing his technique of paddling his feet in sand dunes. People were only too keen to tell him he was doing it wrong. Then he came across a photo of a famous German long distance rider paddling through sand. He was moved to comment that perhaps those who best know how to ride don't actually go anywhere. Love it!
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
Was chatting to Jimmy at TSS yesterday,
seems the Himalayan will be coming to NZ, very competitively priced, and a 400cc overhead cam motor that is about the same power as a GT.
May be very basic, but at a good price??
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
competitively priced meaning it should be much less than anyone else as they're about 155500rupees (~3300NZD) in India so says my Indian comrade... if its not close to that, you'd be better off on a DRZ/DR650/KLR all be lighter and more powerful and reliable with parts support both new and 2nd hand.
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
if it's 7K that's not too bad since it will have a year warranty? if its 7999 then they've got it wrong and you mightaswell buy an as new/new DRZ/DR650
those HD's are giant ripoffs but that's what you get when you buy Prada...
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
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