09-28-2023, 02:47 AM
(09-28-2023, 02:05 AM)SmallCityDave_imp Wrote: Has anyone had any personal experience with one of these? I see a used one (somewhat) close by and the price seems good but I've never thought of buying a Royal Enfield. I like the looks it reminds me of a modern interpretation of a 70's era Honda CB650/750.
https://www.webbikeworld.com/2021-royal-enfield-int650/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3WGKowbz_0
Yes. Wonderful engine vibe. Easy to work on. Fit and finish perhaps not as high quality as that of Honda CB1100. Weighs 100 lbs less than CB1100. Acceleration is great. 6 gears. Some people have had issues with fuel pump, some other electrics. But parts are relatively cheap.
If you haven't ridden one and if you're able, go to dealership and ask for test ride. Local dealer practically insisted that I try one out. That made up my mind for me. I ended up buying second hand, but only because right after test ride, a nice used one popped up for sale...$5200 for a '22 with 700 miles on it.
I rode it 7000 miles over 9 months. Then I sold it last month. It was never going to be a long-term bike for me, but I always wanted to try one out. Love the bike, no good reason for me to sell it other than I wanted to return to owning a Kawasaki W800.
Forum member "Gone" also has one.
Anything specific that you would like to know?
Maybe this will help, my trip from Portland to San Diego in July:
https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/of-co...t.1659295/
And for more info than you'll really want, visit:
https://forum.classicmotorworks.com/inde...board=30.0
I suppose with RE, people want to know bottom line..."is it reliable?" For me...very. Beyond that...a VERY fun bike to ride.