For those who don't like cafe racers, well, I have no problem riding my SV650X for long distances (I just didn't like the handling). Royal Enfield has this version of their 650 coming soon. The Scambler version. I think it's gonna be too heavy for 47hp but have a look at this...(there's a video in the link...photographer probably pissed off the test rider! )

https://www.rushlane.com/royal-enfield-scra...e-12454953.html



This post has been edited by lowpro: Feb 1 2024, 08:08 AM

They're no longer at Gasket Alley by the way. RE and Harley are I think still temporarily in the corridors of Motorplex (next to Gasket, where Vespa is) until their new showrooms are ready. I might drop by this Saturday to cuci mata on the bikes. I like the Conti GT even more now that it has LED lights, a USB charger and alloy wheels.

Unfortunately the upgraded Conti GT and Interceptor only comes in 2 colours. Here's hoping that 2024 will bring in more colours and hopefully also, upgraded instrumentation to be more in line with the Super Meteor and the Shotgun.

This post has been edited by lowpro: Feb 2 2024, 09:08 AM

That's what is called blind loyalty...

The riding position is pretty nice. I would prefer this over the Meteor 650 due to the mid controls. I think it also handles better. Quality was pretty good when I saw the bike at the event.

Wonder if they'll ever give the Conti GT a REAL upgrade...

I heard also...but I wonder when will it happen...

"The new 750cc Royal Enfield engine is expected to be launched in the next two or three years and the motorcycle will also see a slight bump in power and torque."

Key is "slight"

https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/bike-...engine/3650843/

https://www.topspeed.com/royal-enfield-fans...is-coming-soon/

This post has been edited by lowpro: Nov 2 2024, 02:34 PM

Latest news from India : https://www.rushlane.com/royal-enfield-750c...e-12512008.html

Let's hope it is sooner than later. They might have low power but their top horsies are made at a lower rpm than those multi cylinder engines. Same for their torque...the 750 is indeed tempting

At least they are making an attempt on 2 key areas:
1) Performance - this should allow the bike to come in as an affordable alternative to the Speed Twin and also not be left behind by riders on other bikes.
2) Looks - thankfully, a full bullet fairing! This helps aesthetics and high speed riding by a lot.

Hopefully, about 5hp - 7hp more? The old Moto Guzzi 750 V7 also had about 51hp. So, a little more will be good being a newly revised engine.

This post has been edited by lowpro: Nov 20 2024, 05:04 PM