Royal Enfield
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Don the Don
Legendary Knight
Another bike model released they appear to be going from strengh to strengh, good luck to them
Bad Billy
Piemantino Rossi
That exhaust reminded me of a metal snake that's swallowed a can of coke!
Enfield have some strange designs.
Take the Himalayan for instance. The designer of that obviously has a LEGO fetish
Don the Don
Legendary Knight
RE are on a roll with the new 350 engine, yet another variant
www.advrider.com
Royal Enfield Plans New Hunter 350 Model - Adventure Rider
Royal Enfield continues to expand its 350 series, with considerable buzz from India about […]
www.advrider.com
Scrappy
Legendary Knight
RE are on a roll with the new 350 engine, yet another variant
Royal Enfield Plans New Hunter 350 Model - Adventure Rider
Royal Enfield continues to expand its 350 series, with considerable buzz from India about […]
Looks like another fun bike from RE
Don the Don
Legendary Knight
350 owners usefull guide to oil and filter change, and how to reset service light,
This video carries a boring certificate for anyone who finds the guy too much to stomach
No Tappets were molested with in this video
This video carries a boring certificate for anyone who finds the guy too much to stomach
No Tappets were molested with in this video
smib
Legendary Knight
Don the Don
Legendary Knight
A different take on the Enfield, these machines are actualy in a limited production
www.carberrymotorcycles.com
1000bullet | Carberry Motorcycles | Bhilai
We aim to offer a unique hand built machine to a niche market. By offering the 1000cc Carberry V-twin motorcycles and stand-alone engines.
Scrappy
Legendary Knight
A different take on the Enfield, these machines are actualy in a limited production
1000bullet | Carberry Motorcycles | Bhilai
We aim to offer a unique hand built machine to a niche market. By offering the 1000cc Carberry V-twin motorcycles and stand-alone engines.
It looks superb
If only manufacturers still produced bikes that looked like this 
Doc Strange
Legendary Knight
Excellent - couldn't see a place for either of them in my current garage, but glad to know bikes like that are still being made by niche manufacturers.
DS
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chas
Legendary Knight
The motors are £5.2k ex works. As they're not importing (I've a gut they wouldn't meet specs to register as new) I reckon your best bet if you wanted one (not that I've been giving it any thought ect ect) is to buy the worst basket case Enfield you could find for a frame and logbook and register an engine change.
Styling of both the Carberry and the Musket are a bit too archly retro for my tastes but I'd build it up as a sixties looking roadster, TLS or (if you could find one 4LS) front brake rather than a disc of any description, keep the weight as minimal as you could (add lightness and simplicate) like a modern day TR6. On the TR6 ref, shame they've got the pots arranged so you need two carbs, a reversed rear head so you could have a manifold and single carb would be my preference.
If somebody has a spare 10k knocking around I'll show you what I mean
Styling of both the Carberry and the Musket are a bit too archly retro for my tastes but I'd build it up as a sixties looking roadster, TLS or (if you could find one 4LS) front brake rather than a disc of any description, keep the weight as minimal as you could (add lightness and simplicate) like a modern day TR6. On the TR6 ref, shame they've got the pots arranged so you need two carbs, a reversed rear head so you could have a manifold and single carb would be my preference.
If somebody has a spare 10k knocking around I'll show you what I mean
MartytheMartian
Legendary Knight
Surely these big 1000cc V-twins defeat the whole appeal of the Enfields as delightful old agricultural 'plodders'?
MartytheMartian
Legendary Knight
@Don the Don a wee question for you......
How are you finding your Enfield? Speed, pulling power etc.? I forget if you've mentioned it but what weight are you?
Reason for these questions is that I find myself contemplating selling off my Daytona and replacing it with a Bullet of some description as, if I am absolutely honest, despite the fact that I think the bike is a beautiful creature and damned powerful and sweet handling to boot it really ain't me. I'm more of a plodder, and oil soaked weirdo than a power ranger. I am thinking a big single like the bullet would be a fun alternative to my Bonnie's although I'm a little concerned that it might be a little lacking in top speed as I would like to be able to do 70mph at least. I would love a Panther sloper, Vincent Comet or a BSA single but those are a wee bit out of my range and, because of their age and rarity obviously quite expensive and time consuming to maintain and so the Enfield, despite it's origins is probably the only game in town.
Is it weird that I have this really strange hankering to have something with a kickstart too?
How are you finding your Enfield? Speed, pulling power etc.? I forget if you've mentioned it but what weight are you?
Reason for these questions is that I find myself contemplating selling off my Daytona and replacing it with a Bullet of some description as, if I am absolutely honest, despite the fact that I think the bike is a beautiful creature and damned powerful and sweet handling to boot it really ain't me. I'm more of a plodder, and oil soaked weirdo than a power ranger. I am thinking a big single like the bullet would be a fun alternative to my Bonnie's although I'm a little concerned that it might be a little lacking in top speed as I would like to be able to do 70mph at least. I would love a Panther sloper, Vincent Comet or a BSA single but those are a wee bit out of my range and, because of their age and rarity obviously quite expensive and time consuming to maintain and so the Enfield, despite it's origins is probably the only game in town.
Is it weird that I have this really strange hankering to have something with a kickstart too?
chas
Legendary Knight
Last bike I had with a kickstart was my Z. I *do* miss kicking a bike to life. I don't think it strange.
Technically the rider's *ahem* mass will affect acceleration rather than top speed. I'd be surprised if you couldn't achieve 70 on a Bullet. If you buy well, there's enough demand for them that you can pass it through without any financial discomfort if you find it does not suit.
Scrappy
Legendary Knight
Don the Don
Legendary Knight
"Well" what to say @MartytheMartian , First the Bullet is the last example with a kickstart and as you are well aware are an aquired taste, I don't need to tell you they are not a Triumph and realy are old world charm, If the kickstart is your deciding factor then you will be limited to the bullet and all it's foibles and limitations, 70mph is doable as long as you don't mind losing your fillings 50-60 is were she is most comfortable, I have just had a set of shocks built to a total load of 20 stone all in because the original shocks "same as Triumph" are a compromise, also as with most bikes they have various sprocket options to suit an individual taste and comfort, and while I am talking about comfort these bikes are very comfortable especialy the C5 varient with the single saddle and/or added passenger saddle the other model with duel seat is a B5. also and this is a very good point all EFI models can be converted to carb for around £450 ish the complete kit including blanking plugs and adaptors,
But just before I end this I am going to give you a few videos showing the Bullet and the new 350 and these will give you an idea about riding the bikes and if they would suit you.
They are holding their prices well now
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But just before I end this I am going to give you a few videos showing the Bullet and the new 350 and these will give you an idea about riding the bikes and if they would suit you.
They are holding their prices well now
Royal Enfield Motorcycles Spares and Accessories
Royal Enfield independent suppliers of spares, performance parts and accessories for Indian 350cc & 500cc Bullets & Redditch Models.
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smib
Legendary Knight
Best of all..."Well" what to say @MartytheMartian , First the Bullet is the last example with a kickstart and as you are well aware are an aquired taste, I don't need to tell you they are not a Triumph and realy are old world charm, If the kickstart is your deciding factor then you will be limited to the bullet and all it's foibles and limitations, 70mph is doable as long as you don't mind losing your fillings 50-60 is were she is most comfortable, I have just had a set of shocks built to a total load of 20 stone all in because the original shocks "same as Triumph" are a compromise, also as with most bikes they have various sprocket options to suit an individual taste and comfort, and while I am talking about comfort these bikes are very comfortable especialy the C5 varient with the single saddle and/or added passenger saddle the other model with duel seat is a B5. also and this is a very good point all EFI models can be converted to carb for around £450 ish the complete kit including blanking plugs and adaptors,
But just before I end this I am going to give you a few videos showing the Bullet and the new 350 and these will give you an idea about riding the bikes and if they would suit you.
They are holding their prices well now
Royal Enfield Motorcycles Spares and Accessories
Royal Enfield independent suppliers of spares, performance parts and accessories for Indian 350cc & 500cc Bullets & Redditch Models.
Don't forget the "hydraulic tappets"