Yamaha RD350 Vs RE 500 Classic????

siddharthp · 16th August 2010, 10:34

IMO,never sell RD,whether it is LT or HT,but if you have made your mind,I am in the queue.

the_trooper · 16th August 2010, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinjaram

Here are the pics painted second time two months back...

You are riding an RD with a two-into-one exhaust? No wonder you want to sell it and get a C500.

Excellent paintjob on that bike though.

somspaple · 16th August 2010, 13:33

i think i know why your thread is here.. just to make people feel jealous about your RD huh!!?

but if you are seriously thinking about selling RD (because you can't maintain it) then please do sell it (there is already a long list on this thread itself).

but RD350 vs CL500 IMO makes no sense.

vinjaram · 16th August 2010, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_trooper

You are riding an RD with a two-into-one exhaust? No wonder you want to sell it and get a C500.

Excellent paintjob on that bike though.

Thanks for the paint job.... But whats the prob with two-into-one exhaust? Actually it sounds good...

ashw_r · 16th August 2010, 15:55

hold onto it for some more time. saw an RD listed in my city for Rs.95k! that should cover your down payment for the CL500

2StrokeJunkie · 16th August 2010, 20:24

What is not wrong with a 2 into 1 exhaust ???

2 strokes need indivisual exhaust systems !! This not a four stroke that u can have a 4 into 1 exhaust also .

Please post pictures of ur bend pipes and the complete exhaust . I want to have a good laugh . They might sound good and give u reasonable torque but interms of acceleration and outright power 2 into 1 exhausts suck . I think the protons are better than a 2 into 1 . Infact ur be much better off with stock exhausts than these 2 into 1s !!. Get a look at some properly calculated and designed RD350 exhaust with tapered or hydro formed headers , they look beautiful , sound like madness and performance is insane . Chennai and Bangalore are make the best exhuasts for RD350s and RX in the country . Try to get ur engine rebuilt in one of these cities - since they have good tuners , workshops and machinery to build good 2 stroke engines .

Get in touch with Sherry Bathena . He should be able to show u what a well tuned RD runs like - dont forget to get a look at his exotic Group B spec RD350s !!

ron_9191 · 17th August 2010, 00:00

I think it isn't fair to compare both these great bikes together. The simple reason is RD350 is a rev-happy 2 pot 2 stroke while the Royal Enfield is a single piston push rod 4 stroke.

Both these motorcycles represent 2 categories. The RD350 is for the sort of person who loves to race between the lights. By that what I mean here is the RD350 is bloody fast and a RE500 is absolutely no match for the twin piston 2 stroke dynamite.

To cut it short RD350 is built for speed and it absolutely loves the race track. But the RE500 is something else. RE500 is made for the long run. It does not have the brilliant performance figures an RD350 would have but, it can do something and RD350 really wouldn't care to do, cruise down a never ending highway for those never ending hours.

to conclude, I suggest you buy both these machines. The simple reason there is absolutely nothing in the world to replace a Yamaha RD350 and there is nothing in the world to replace a Royal Enfield Bullet 500.

COUGAR · 17th August 2010, 06:36

both are very different bikes and have their own charms.

Keep both! if you decide to sell your RD remember to call me. Since I am in Pune (unlike some of these other despo-s calling dibs), you can still see your sweetheart once in a while. :P

Sutripta · 17th August 2010, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinjaram

Hi guys, I have Rd350 working fine without any problem. I was planning to sell the Rd and get RE 500 Classic. Please help me if it would be a good decision. The only issue with RD is the maintenance. I guess RE has the same maintenance. Still confused.

Please help me to make wiser decision.Your reply would greatly appreciated.

VJ..

Hi,
Why are you repeating your question from a few months back? Do you expect an answer different from last time?

Regards
Sutripta

Slick · 18th August 2010, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by COUGAR

both are very different bikes and have their own charms.

Keep both! if you decide to sell your RD remember to call me. Since I am in Pune (unlike some of these other despo-s calling dibs), you can still see your sweetheart once in a while. :P

Ha ha ha ha thats outright mean you devil .

I am in queue as well, Pm me if you are really selling.

@Vinjaram - Use the RD a little longer as once it's gone it wont come back. Enjoy her till you can afford the effort you need to put in. RE is here to stay so you can buy a RE anytime. my 2 cents

And dont listen to Couger

iron · 18th August 2010, 16:17

Buy the CL500 sell your RD to me
i will myself accompany you to the showroom for booking your CL500.

vinjaram · 18th August 2010, 19:17

Just to let u know guys that I have booked the C5 today.. Whosoever wants my RD please ping me....

nims · 31st December 2010, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron_9191

I think it isn't fair to compare both these great bikes together. The simple reason is RD350 is a rev-happy 2 pot 2 stroke while the Royal Enfield is a single piston push rod 4 stroke.

Both these motorcycles represent 2 categories. The RD350 is for the sort of person who loves to race between the lights. By that what I mean here is the RD350 is bloody fast and a RE500 is absolutely no match for the twin piston 2 stroke dynamite.

To cut it short RD350 is built for speed and it absolutely loves the race track. But the RE500 is something else. RE500 is made for the long run. It does not have the brilliant performance figures an RD350 would have but, it can do something and RD350 really wouldn't care to do, cruise down a never ending highway for those never ending hours.

to conclude, I suggest you buy both these machines. The simple reason there is absolutely nothing in the world to replace a Yamaha RD350 and there is nothing in the world to replace a Royal Enfield Bullet 500.

+1 to this post.
and this argument on this thread is like the following emoticon:

junkishya · 2nd January 2011, 15:59

You are comparing a Horse against a Mule !!

The RD is a sprinter; the C500 is a Marathon runner. The RD can touch 140+ but you can't keep her running even at 110kmph for long may be for 30 minutes .. The C500 on the other hand can barely manage to touch 125kmph but you can ride the day long at 100kmph !!

No point in selling the RD' just keep it even if it rots in your garage !! I'm still repenting selling mine off couple of years ago !!

Keep the RD; get the C500.

Regards,
Kishor

Randhawa · 2nd January 2011, 16:11

C5 can do 120+ all day long.

View Poll Results: Yamaha RD350 Or Royal Enfield Classic 500
Yamaha RD350	31	75.61%
Royal Enfield Classic 500	10	24.39%
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16th August 2010, 10:34	#16
siddharthp BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 78 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I am in the queue!! IMO,never sell RD,whether it is LT or HT,but if you have made your mind,I am in the queue.
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16th August 2010, 13:33	#18
somspaple BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 342 Thanked: 915 Times	i think i know why your thread is here.. just to make people feel jealous about your RD huh!!? but if you are seriously thinking about selling RD (because you can't maintain it) then please do sell it (there is already a long list on this thread itself). but RD350 vs CL500 IMO makes no sense.
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16th August 2010, 15:55	#20
ashw_r BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 45 Thanked: 11 Times	hold onto it for some more time. saw an RD listed in my city for Rs.95k! that should cover your down payment for the CL500
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16th August 2010, 20:24	#21
2StrokeJunkie BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wakanda Posts: 316 Thanked: 330 Times View My Garage	What is not wrong with a 2 into 1 exhaust ??? 2 strokes need indivisual exhaust systems !! This not a four stroke that u can have a 4 into 1 exhaust also . Please post pictures of ur bend pipes and the complete exhaust . I want to have a good laugh . They might sound good and give u reasonable torque but interms of acceleration and outright power 2 into 1 exhausts suck . I think the protons are better than a 2 into 1 . Infact ur be much better off with stock exhausts than these 2 into 1s !!. Get a look at some properly calculated and designed RD350 exhaust with tapered or hydro formed headers , they look beautiful , sound like madness and performance is insane . Chennai and Bangalore are make the best exhuasts for RD350s and RX in the country . Try to get ur engine rebuilt in one of these cities - since they have good tuners , workshops and machinery to build good 2 stroke engines . Get in touch with Sherry Bathena . He should be able to show u what a well tuned RD runs like - dont forget to get a look at his exotic Group B spec RD350s !! Last edited by 2StrokeJunkie : 16th August 2010 at 20:26.
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17th August 2010, 00:00	#22
ron_9191 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 388 Thanked: 294 Times	I think it isn't fair to compare both these great bikes together. The simple reason is RD350 is a rev-happy 2 pot 2 stroke while the Royal Enfield is a single piston push rod 4 stroke. Both these motorcycles represent 2 categories. The RD350 is for the sort of person who loves to race between the lights. By that what I mean here is the RD350 is bloody fast and a RE500 is absolutely no match for the twin piston 2 stroke dynamite. To cut it short RD350 is built for speed and it absolutely loves the race track. But the RE500 is something else. RE500 is made for the long run. It does not have the brilliant performance figures an RD350 would have but, it can do something and RD350 really wouldn't care to do, cruise down a never ending highway for those never ending hours. to conclude, I suggest you buy both these machines. The simple reason there is absolutely nothing in the world to replace a Yamaha RD350 and there is nothing in the world to replace a Royal Enfield Bullet 500.
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17th August 2010, 06:36	#23
COUGAR BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 548 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	both are very different bikes and have their own charms. Keep both! if you decide to sell your RD remember to call me. Since I am in Pune (unlike some of these other despo-s calling dibs), you can still see your sweetheart once in a while. :P
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18th August 2010, 16:17	#26
iron BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 260 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	Buy the CL500 sell your RD to me i will myself accompany you to the showroom for booking your CL500.
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18th August 2010, 19:17	#27
vinjaram BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 58 Thanked: 6 Times	Just to let u know guys that I have booked the C5 today.. Whosoever wants my RD please ping me....
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2nd January 2011, 15:59	#29
junkishya BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 152 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Re: Yamaha RD350 Vs RE 500 Classic???? You are comparing a Horse against a Mule !! The RD is a sprinter; the C500 is a Marathon runner. The RD can touch 140+ but you can't keep her running even at 110kmph for long may be for 30 minutes .. The C500 on the other hand can barely manage to touch 125kmph but you can ride the day long at 100kmph !! No point in selling the RD' just keep it even if it rots in your garage !! I'm still repenting selling mine off couple of years ago !! Keep the RD; get the C500. Regards, Kishor
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2nd January 2011, 16:11	#30
Randhawa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 355 Times	Re: Yamaha RD350 Vs RE 500 Classic???? C5 can do 120+ all day long.
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