Royal Enfield Classic 350 / 500 - Now on Sale

JayPrashanth · 29th October 2009, 07:40

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and its faster than the RE
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Which RE?

Cheers,

Jay

rrahul_2778 · 29th October 2009, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

Hardcore buleteers are cribbing here in chandigarh,as classic is not a tourer,and would require some decent mods to be one.
its more of a city slicker in factory trim.

Hi Akshay, why is the Classic not good for touring? What mods are we looking at even after spending 1.5 lacs

Spitfire · 29th October 2009, 11:50

We have a confused group of folks here.

The Classic is new wine in an old bottle.

The engine is newer, better build and techonologically much much more advanced then the old push rod engine.

We like the look of the Bullet so that's retained and we need a better engine then what has been provided for decades now.

Everything has a lifespan, the CI has lived its time and quite well at that too.

Its now time to bring in the new.

I have been cribbing quality for years now. RE has delivered and it looks like its a great move.

I am going to buy one, why because I like to ride. Period. Not worry about bits and pieces falling off or failing at the most inappropriate time. (Please no discussion on reliability here, its been done with, this line is "MY" experience. Lets leave it at that).

Also presently there is no better bike in that price range that i can afford and do what the UCE EFI can deliver.

For the folks calling the UCE not a "Bullet". Who told them it was meant to be?

To end. Get a bike for yourself to ride to explore to understand what riding is all about.

For me my bike is like the wings to a bird.

Technocrat · 29th October 2009, 12:44

Lovely Post, I agree completely with what Spitfire has said.

Hardcore bulleteers have always ridiculed any forward steps that RE has taken, be it the Electra or the TB.

Anyways to each his own. I for one love the Classic.

bblost · 29th October 2009, 12:51

When a RE bike crashes on the highway. there are only 3 things that happen.

1. Bike is Good, You are Good.
2. Bike is damaged slightly, You are injured slightly.
3. Bike is badly damaged and so are you.

Never seen the bike in bad shape with a rider in a good shape.

The UCE can do that.
Its a highway bike as far as I can see.

PatienceWins · 29th October 2009, 13:27

Lovely post Spitfire. RE has realised that if it does not change its engine, it will be out of business in the long term.

Puffdamgcdragon · 29th October 2009, 15:09

Agree totally with Spitfire. Even I'm planning to sell off my year old Lb 500 and go in for the UCE 500. We all could do with more reliability and better acceleration/ more torque. And it looks really good too. Just hope it retains the 19 inches wheels.

Price wise, looking at the Ninja 250, the Bull's really reasonable. But then that's a whole different argument alltogether....

blurust · 29th October 2009, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

We have a confused group of folks here.

The Classic is new wine in an old bottle.

The engine is newer, better build and techonologically much much more advanced then the old push rod engine.

We like the look of the Bullet so that's retained and we need a better engine then what has been provided for decades now.

Everything has a lifespan, the CI has lived its time and quite well at that too.

Its now time to bring in the new.

I have been cribbing quality for years now. RE has delivered and it looks like its a great move.

I am going to buy one, why because I like to ride. Period. Not worry about bits and pieces falling off or failing at the most inappropriate time. (Please no discussion on reliability here, its been done with, this line is "MY" experience. Lets leave it at that).

Also presently there is no better bike in that price range that i can afford and do what the UCE EFI can deliver.

For the folks calling the UCE not a "Bullet". Who told them it was meant to be?

To end. Get a bike for yourself to ride to explore to understand what riding is all about.

For me my bike is like the wings to a bird.

I completely agree with it, when i was buying 500 LB a lot of people argued upon "it" not being a proper bullet, i think its not true, it does everything what a 350 could do , and more except for just one thing, and i think it wasn't just the thump what made a bullet the bullet, in the same way the new classic EFI. i think its completely worth it, and like you said its an old wine in a new bullet i just cant wait to taste it..

Happy riding !!

Beast_of_Burden · 29th October 2009, 20:35

The UCE 500 EFI is what has me interested in the new bike, it is a magnet - no doubt about it. Who doesn't want performance, gimme more I say. But the Classic styling doesn't do it for me, the Electra Deluxe UCE 500 EFI pushes all the right buttons. Waiting in line for the Classic I am not, waiting on the sidelines for the Electra Deluxe I am. I hope the boffins at RE are listening.

naveenroy · 29th October 2009, 22:21

I'm all for the Classic if it delivers on its promises. Hardcore "Bulleteers" be damned, I am more interested in a RE bike that will be more efficient, does not leak oil and is more comfortable. Guys who say that a Bullet is not a Bullet if it does not leak oil are well, plain, well dumb. Also, if phasing out the CI engine gives us more efficient and wholesome machines, I say why not. Like someone here said, then we should all have been making intercontinental flights on old bi-planes with canvas wings!

I'm infact happy that RE has finally taken a BIG step towards real progress with its engines. Maybe the threat of the Harley put the fear into them.

EssYouWe · 29th October 2009, 22:30

Even though I completely agree with your views (I made the plane comment), lets prevent a sure-shot war and talk just about the Classic.

Any chance anyone else got a test drive?

Gurus, would the advent of EFI mean no more thigh exercise every morning?

MumBiker · 29th October 2009, 23:00

I am in total agreement with Spitfire

Every once in while a company needs to make radical decisions, (an ex. would be the Harley Davidson VRod) so often offending the so called purists. !!

Lets face it guys a company needs to survive, for this they need to evolve and forgo (some) legacy, look at HD, Norton, Triumph etc. every one of those legends have moved on, so its time for RE to do the same. A mix of a modern engine with the retro looks is the right way forward.

akshay4587 · 29th October 2009, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrahul_2778

Hi Akshay, why is the Classic not good for touring? What mods are we looking at even after spending 1.5 lacs

Engine is a GEM thumbs up for that.
No offence to hardcore buleteers but CI is a water pump and i ride one.

but some things like,single seat,low seating, and all need to be looked into before you take her out on open roads.

Sheshagiri · 29th October 2009, 23:34

I checked with a reliable source at RE today and he confirms that the UCE 500 will be with 18 inch tyres.

EssYouWe · 29th October 2009, 23:41

Awww fudge.

Please! Some confirmation.

@Akshay

I do believe that a pillion seat is available. I do not know how well it'd fit under tourer bags.

I also don't see any eye-holes that could be used to tie stuff on the bike. Perhaps a magnetic bag for the tank is the only option.

But then, a lot of these problems are faced with most bikes. Most of the things can be countered.

Until one drives it, it'd be impossible to comment on how it'd behave as a tourer.

29th October 2009, 07:40	#451
JayPrashanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore/Goa Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 2,074 Times	[quote=navpreet318;1554152] and its faster than the RE quote] Which RE? Cheers, Jay
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29th October 2009, 11:50	#453
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	We have a confused group of folks here. The Classic is new wine in an old bottle. The engine is newer, better build and techonologically much much more advanced then the old push rod engine. We like the look of the Bullet so that's retained and we need a better engine then what has been provided for decades now. Everything has a lifespan, the CI has lived its time and quite well at that too. Its now time to bring in the new. I have been cribbing quality for years now. RE has delivered and it looks like its a great move. I am going to buy one, why because I like to ride. Period. Not worry about bits and pieces falling off or failing at the most inappropriate time. (Please no discussion on reliability here, its been done with, this line is "MY" experience. Lets leave it at that). Also presently there is no better bike in that price range that i can afford and do what the UCE EFI can deliver. For the folks calling the UCE not a "Bullet". Who told them it was meant to be? To end. Get a bike for yourself to ride to explore to understand what riding is all about. For me my bike is like the wings to a bird. Last edited by Spitfire : 29th October 2009 at 11:53.
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29th October 2009, 12:44	#454
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Lovely Post, I agree completely with what Spitfire has said. Hardcore bulleteers have always ridiculed any forward steps that RE has taken, be it the Electra or the TB. Anyways to each his own. I for one love the Classic.
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29th October 2009, 12:51	#455
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,341 Times View My Garage	When a RE bike crashes on the highway. there are only 3 things that happen. 1. Bike is Good, You are Good. 2. Bike is damaged slightly, You are injured slightly. 3. Bike is badly damaged and so are you. Never seen the bike in bad shape with a rider in a good shape. The UCE can do that. Its a highway bike as far as I can see.
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29th October 2009, 13:27	#456
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	Lovely post Spitfire. RE has realised that if it does not change its engine, it will be out of business in the long term.
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29th October 2009, 15:09	#457
Puffdamgcdragon BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gangtok, Sikkim Posts: 301 Thanked: 261 Times	Agree totally with Spitfire. Even I'm planning to sell off my year old Lb 500 and go in for the UCE 500. We all could do with more reliability and better acceleration/ more torque. And it looks really good too. Just hope it retains the 19 inches wheels. Price wise, looking at the Ninja 250, the Bull's really reasonable. But then that's a whole different argument alltogether....
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29th October 2009, 20:35	#459
Beast_of_Burden BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 169 Thanked: 105 Times	The UCE 500 EFI is what has me interested in the new bike, it is a magnet - no doubt about it. Who doesn't want performance, gimme more I say. But the Classic styling doesn't do it for me, the Electra Deluxe UCE 500 EFI pushes all the right buttons. Waiting in line for the Classic I am not, waiting on the sidelines for the Electra Deluxe I am. I hope the boffins at RE are listening.
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29th October 2009, 22:21	#460
naveenroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 1,253 Times	Well.... I'm all for the Classic if it delivers on its promises. Hardcore "Bulleteers" be damned, I am more interested in a RE bike that will be more efficient, does not leak oil and is more comfortable. Guys who say that a Bullet is not a Bullet if it does not leak oil are well, plain, well dumb. Also, if phasing out the CI engine gives us more efficient and wholesome machines, I say why not. Like someone here said, then we should all have been making intercontinental flights on old bi-planes with canvas wings! I'm infact happy that RE has finally taken a BIG step towards real progress with its engines. Maybe the threat of the Harley put the fear into them.
	() Thanks

29th October 2009, 22:30	#461
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	Even though I completely agree with your views (I made the plane comment), lets prevent a sure-shot war and talk just about the Classic. Any chance anyone else got a test drive? Gurus, would the advent of EFI mean no more thigh exercise every morning?
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29th October 2009, 23:00	#462
MumBiker BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 89 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	I am in total agreement with Spitfire Every once in while a company needs to make radical decisions, (an ex. would be the Harley Davidson VRod) so often offending the so called purists. !! Lets face it guys a company needs to survive, for this they need to evolve and forgo (some) legacy, look at HD, Norton, Triumph etc. every one of those legends have moved on, so its time for RE to do the same. A mix of a modern engine with the retro looks is the right way forward.
	() Thanks

29th October 2009, 23:34	#464
Sheshagiri BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 80 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	I checked with a reliable source at RE today and he confirms that the UCE 500 will be with 18 inch tyres.
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29th October 2009, 23:41	#465
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	Awww fudge. Please! Some confirmation. @Akshay I do believe that a pillion seat is available. I do not know how well it'd fit under tourer bags. I also don't see any eye-holes that could be used to tie stuff on the bike. Perhaps a magnetic bag for the tank is the only option. But then, a lot of these problems are faced with most bikes. Most of the things can be countered. Until one drives it, it'd be impossible to comment on how it'd behave as a tourer.
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