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Opine por favor
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:41 am
by Zombie Master
http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/20 ... racer.html
And it comes with a center stand and drum roll......a kick starter!!! That makes it a real motorcycle!!! IMNSHO
Bonus link:
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http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/
Re: Opine por favor
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:12 pm
by Airbear
That is very sexy styling. I'll be interested to see how it turns out, particularly power-wise.
I scrolled down, but didn't inhale.
Re: Opine por favor
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:12 pm
by Major Softie
"I'm sure the waiting list will be disturbingly long if Royal do indeed start building the Continental GT Cafe Racer in 2013."
That, I believe would be another key ingredient in it being a "real" motorcycle.
Re: Opine por favor
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:42 am
by Zombie Master
Airbear wrote:
That is very sexy styling. I'll be interested to see how it turns out, particularly power-wise.
I scrolled down, but didn't inhale.
And I suppose you did not have sexual relations with Monica
Re: Opine por favor
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:43 am
by Zombie Master
Major Softie wrote:"I'm sure the waiting list will be disturbingly long if Royal do indeed start building the Continental GT Cafe Racer in 2013."
That, I believe would be another key ingredient in it being a "real" motorcycle.
Looks so good. Another point in this bikes favor is the lack of valve adjustments!
Re: Opine por favor
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:33 pm
by Mal S7
Very very nice.
I don't think we should even mention performance. Its no matter.
Re: Opine por favor
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:39 pm
by SteveD
Mal S7 wrote:Very very nice.
I don't think we should even mention performance. Its no matter.
But price might be! 
Re: Opine por favor
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:16 pm
by Major Softie
Mal S7 wrote:Very very nice.
I don't think we should even mention performance. Its no matter.
Has anyone ever bought a Royal Enfield for performance? I know they haven't in the last 40 years, but I'm not really up on where they stood compared to Norton, BSA, Triumph, and even Velocette, back when Royal Enfields were still being built in England.
That is one VERY pretty bike though.
Re: Opine por favor
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:23 am
by Zombie Master
As far a performance goes, I have a RE dealer not 5 miles away and I took his demo out. He put a pipe on it and made some adjustments. These are fuel injected bikes with disc brake. Nonetheless I was expecting to be underwhelmed. The bike performed very well, it was not a slug. It sounded great and the brakes were decent. This was a much better bike than the ones that came over before. Will they hold up? I don't know that. But if you could be satisfied riding an R60/5 you would be satisfied with the performance. Now this sporty model with Ohlins shocks might actually be some fun.
Re: Opine por favor
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:53 am
by Chuey
Triumph Thruxton is the only other bike in the same class, styling-wise for me. The Enfield actually looks better. The author of the article says it should be lighter but I'd be surprised if it is lighter than the regular bike.
I do say Ian, I'm gobsmacked! That's a right proper motorbike!
Chuey