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24th February 2016, 16:25
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| Royal Enfield is making a big play for the US market. They've just set up their headquarters in Milwaukee, down the road from that other maker of vintage-themed motorcycles. They're also giving bikes to a few select builders to customize. And wisely, they've put Tony Prust of Analog Motorcycles on the list.          Full story here: http://www.bikeexif.com/royal-enfield-scrambler Build sheet: Chassis Race Tech rebuilt forks with gold valve emulators and springs Race Tech G3-S Shocks Modified sub-frame Continental TKC 80 Tires Aftermarket chain tensioner Lifted about 1.5" suspension and 1" tire side wall Modified and milled top trip tailored for handle bar mounts Moose Racing aluminum bars Engine Full carb conversion to Amal 932 Hitchcocks Performance Cams Hitchcocks Performance Valve Springs Custom exhaust made in house with Cone Engineering parts Custom made and drilled heat shield Engine treated to some wrinkle black powder coating K & N Filter All engine work by Moto and Motor Body AMG Billet Tank Emblems, Pegs and Heel Guards AMG Reverse Bates LED Taillight AMG LED Mini Bolt Signals Custom made battery tray Custom made rear fender Custom made seat pan with upholstery by Dave Purney Paint by Kiel's Kustoms Pin striping by Brando Custom made headlight bracket and aftermarket headlight Misc. Moto Gadget M-unit and M-button Motone Switches (by Motone) Additional wheels laced up with ice riding tires Lowbrow Customs Grips EarthX Battery Nissin Front Master Cylinder with quick release caliper HEL Brake Lines Koso Speedometer Great move by Royal Enfield! A little late to the party, but better late than never. And beautiful execution by the builder on both the fronts - aesthetics and performance! Now please don't stop with this one build. And please give some local talent a shot too. The custom motorcycle scene is really booming here in India. |
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24th February 2016, 23:26
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25th February 2016, 01:05
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The ONLY reason why Royal Enfield WILL succeed in the USA is because of the "vintage" tag. With that said, the problems that come along will be more an expectation and will add to its quirkiness, it will all be part of a package. I have seen and read countless RE stories online, mostly from America and they all seem to be blown away by the classic timepiece on offer with "modern" tech like efi. The charm that comes with the enfields hits home with Americans who love striding along the country roads and I feel the war vintage styling on our Enfields will carve their own niche amongst American hearts. | |
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26th February 2016, 12:28
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They do have everything to do with Royal Enfield. A lot of manufacturers, specially the ones in the neo-retro game, like Triumph, BMW, Harley and now even Yamaha, have been doing this for a while now. They give their bike to a talented and preferrably famous builder to showcase to the world the customising possibilities. A motorcycle off the showroom is like a blank canvas to many. They want their rides to reflect their tastes and personality. So they don't mind taking a hammer and a chisel to their bikes, if not right away then definitely after some time. And that's the target audience, or most of it. And regarding long term reliability, well, most of the owners know their way around a tool box and prefer to get down and dirty with their rides. "Other then you start with a RE bike, but just about everything is changed." - So that's the whole point of this idea! | |
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