|
|
» Main Menu |
|
Discussion Forums
Features
Motorcycle.com Links
Contribute
Motorcycle Forums
|
|
Biker Hang-Out The Biker Cafe' at the end of the Universe. C'mon in, we talk everything about motorcycles on Earth and beyond.
Sponsored by: Motorcycle Accessory Discount Superstore |
 |
|
12-01-2012, 10:19 AM
|
#11 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Formula Extreme Main Motorcycle: it changes
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Alphabet City
Posts: 714
|
It's a really pretty bike. If it can achieve double digit speeds it can compete with my GF's Guzzi V7 Racer... 
__________________
The "Earth" without "art" is just... "Eh"
|
|
|
|
Sponsored Links
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
12-01-2012, 10:27 AM
|
#12 (permalink)
|
|
Lifetime Premium
Site Supporter
Nova Main Motorcycle: '08 Triumph Bonneville
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: West of Pittsburgh, PA...Significantly west
Posts: 15,637 Other Motorcycle: '65 Ducati 350 Sebring Extra Motorcycle: '03 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
|
I think it could be an interesting choice depending on its price. Obviously, the proddy version won't have Ohlins but I see there's a kicker on it. I'd like to see that make production.
It could be a good second bike in lieu of an actual classic since it will have a warranty. Plus, with RE's spotty reliability, it will be like owning an actual classic.
__________________
La strada davanti è senza limiti.
"It's a great day for hockey" - "Badger" Bob Johnson
Read my blog. Read it! http://cundalini.blogspot.com/
|
|
|
|
12-01-2012, 10:57 AM
|
#13 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Grand Prix 500 Main Motorcycle: 09 Bonneville SE
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 149 Other Motorcycle: I wish
|
The original Continental GT was a 250cc, how big is this version? My second bike, when I was 17, was a RE Crusader Sports and of course I lusted after the GT, it was all I ever wanted untill I moved up the displacement ladder.
So yes this new RE brings back all the excitement of motorcycling in the 60's, I love it! But how big is it?
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-2012, 11:27 AM
|
#14 (permalink)
|
|
Member
Grand Prix 125 Main Motorcycle: Street Triple R 2009
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somerset, England
Posts: 36 Extra Motorcycle: I'd love a Thruxton
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by HAP
The last great 500 RE 1969. Ironically badged as an Indian. |
The engine looks like a high camshaft Velocette to me.
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-2012, 11:53 AM
|
#15 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Moto Grand Prix Main Motorcycle: Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Colne.Lancashire.UK
Posts: 2,953 Other Motorcycle: 1972 Suzuki Hustler
|
 This is a Velocette engined, Indian badged hybrid, put together by Floyd Clymer in the late 60's. It has nothing to do with Royal Enfield.
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-2012, 04:29 PM
|
#16 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
SOTP Vintage Series Main Motorcycle: 2013 1200 Explorer
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Friendswood, TX
Posts: 7,732 Other Motorcycle: 1999 955i Daytona
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by M.G.Vig
This is a Velocette engined, Indian badged hybrid, put together by Floyd Clymer in the late 60's. It has nothing to do with Royal Enfield. |
You are correct MG. I found the specs under Indian with the story. I had found the picture in Royal Enfield history search. Incorrectly labeled. sorry about that.
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-2012, 04:42 PM
|
#17 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
SOTP Vintage Series Main Motorcycle: 2013 1200 Explorer
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Friendswood, TX
Posts: 7,732 Other Motorcycle: 1999 955i Daytona
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-01-2012, 07:38 PM
|
#18 (permalink)
|
|
Lifetime Premium
Site Supporter
Nova Main Motorcycle: '08 Triumph Bonneville
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: West of Pittsburgh, PA...Significantly west
Posts: 15,637 Other Motorcycle: '65 Ducati 350 Sebring Extra Motorcycle: '03 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
|
Well, HAP, you could have looked at the gas tank where it says Indian Velo 500.
__________________
La strada davanti è senza limiti.
"It's a great day for hockey" - "Badger" Bob Johnson
Read my blog. Read it! http://cundalini.blogspot.com/
|
|
|
|
|
12-02-2012, 09:49 AM
|
#19 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
SOTP Vintage Series Main Motorcycle: 2013 1200 Explorer
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Friendswood, TX
Posts: 7,732 Other Motorcycle: 1999 955i Daytona
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by leftarmlogan
Well, HAP, you could have looked at the gas tank where it says Indian Velo 500.
|
Sheesh Lefty. Bash me for using spell check, slap me around for not wearing my reading glasses when posting photos. What next, comments about the depends?
|
|
|
|
|
12-02-2012, 10:07 AM
|
#20 (permalink)
|
|
Lifetime Premium
Site Supporter
Nova Main Motorcycle: '08 Triumph Bonneville
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: West of Pittsburgh, PA...Significantly west
Posts: 15,637 Other Motorcycle: '65 Ducati 350 Sebring Extra Motorcycle: '03 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
|
Hmm, that could be why you like sport bikes instead of cruisers. The poo goes straight out on a sport bike but on a cruiser, you have to sit in it all day.
__________________
La strada davanti è senza limiti.
"It's a great day for hockey" - "Badger" Bob Johnson
Read my blog. Read it! http://cundalini.blogspot.com/
|
|
|
|
| Sponsored Links |
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
