I’ve heard stories like the ones above, bolts sheering off, poor reliability. the 2008 RE's should provide an interestig thought for what I have read so far. The dealers parts availability is good,I opted to upgrade to a 335 piston. (No dealers in my area so I'd be doing work myself or using an independent shop). Press J to jump to the feed. Just keep it well serviced.Don't compare it with the other RE models. Royal Enfield's look great. In addition to the RE Bullet I also have a Ural in the fleet. Can Also confirm people buy just for show. I love the look of the RE's. I've been looking at the Royal Enfield, Triumph, Dnepr, Ural, and Chang Jiangs as my next bike (I'm used to bigger 1500+ cc cruisers and sport tourers, so it's a departure from what I'm used to). If not, you will be. Just like BMW motors are made in China. I decided to exclude them from any future considerations. Overspray on parts that shouldn't be painted, peeling paint on brand new frames, stripped bolt heads on brand new bikes, etc. This is a good way to go for a sidecar because the bike is designed for it and the whole outfit is integrated. I'm getting my licence soon and I'm not really interested in the street bikes or GS's that are so common here. Mileage is fine. 2011 Royal Enfield B5 500, 2018 16.6 kWh Zero S, 2016 BMW R1200RS, 2009 BMW F650GS, 2020 KTM Duke 390, 2002 Yamaha FZ1. One must consider buying an RE for the old school looks at this price range + if he/she knows how to repair motorcycles on their own. :rolleyes: Thanks guys! Is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 reliable? Very vibey, very slow, very heavy. The C5 is not a “fast” bike by any stretch of the imagination but it’s a really fun bike to ride and if you enjoy wrenching it’s fairly simple to work on. I actually come from having owned modern Japanese scooters (Hondas, specifically) but sold them off about 5 years ago before the kids were born. So what's the scoop? They make KTM oh and are located in India. Can confirm. I haven't replaced more than a few loose nuts and bolts, a clutch cable, a tire, and a few bulbs. I'm seriously considering either a Dnepr, Ural, or Chang Jiang right now as well since they come wtih the sidecar and what not - I just have the same questions about reliability since I've heard different stories from different people. 2014 tan & maroon C5 bought in August 2013 has almost 6000 miles on it. As others have mentioned, it is far too underpowered for its weight. I wouldn’t buy one either, but they seem to have upped their game with the new twins. Just my $.02. Q. With other bikes we may not be as forgiving about some of the shortcomings listed above, but for some reason with the Himalayan, we started viewing them as character traits. Royal Enfield and its Italian importer Valentino Motor are celebrating five years of collaboration. My horn is not working. By brother in law owns one he bought while he lived in India where you can get a problem fixed quickly and cheaply, now he lives in uk and bought a triumph as well so he can ride something when his Enfield does not feel like working. killing bugs since 1972 2011 g5 deluxe frankenbullet. The stock Avon (rain groove) trackmaster tires look to be good for about 5K miles. Comment Guidelines: Do post respectful and insightful comments. They are pretty bad. Some say the quality is appalling (rust, vibrations loosening bolts and screws, poor quality materials) but others say they have really improved in the last couple of years. 2014 c5 have 5k miles now, only problem was voltage regulator went at 3k miles and took the original battery with it. Dream come true? If I proofread my message I might have 535cc! ), 65 mpg(your mileage may vary). 55-70 mpg doesn't hurt either! Can rare suspension be changed under warrenty for free? RF hit it on the noggin, a sidecar would need to be geared down a tooth or so. There are rumours of them releasing a 750cc version soon. I posted some specs in the comments. Engine: Single-cylinder 4-stroke, 499cc Max power: 27.2bhp at 5,250rpm Max torque: 41.3 Nm at 4,000rpm Clutch: wet multiplate Gearbox: 5-speed constant mesh Kerb weight: 194kg Engine. I have had two motorcycles from Royal Enfield. My Honda scooter got 95-105 mph, which I miss dearly. Q. I need to change the Fuel tank of my Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, how much does it cost and does it come painted? Is it I’ve also rode them up in the Himalayas and have nothing but good things to say about them. But from the feedback from current gen RE owners, the reliability factor isn’t as great as it used to be. They’ve had good quality years and bad quality years. I would also be mounting a sidecar to it so that I can get my daughter involved in my riding (she's only three, so she's too small to ride on the back). 2500 miles so far. Bought a continental gt brand new, i returned it to the dealer 100 miles (1 week) later because it would turn off while i was riding and the battery wouldnt hold charge. Performance envelope for the Ural is comparable to the Bullet; avoid the Interstates. option. You don’t make motorcycles since 1901 and make everyone happy. Thanks guys. I mean I think this is … Since there is only self start and no kick, So in future that may be a problem when self will not work properly(in my Thunderbird self start problem arises offently) Or in interceptor there is improvement in self start? Hi! Most advanced bike ever made by RE . It's been my daily freeway commuter (roughly 70km round trip) and weekend leisure rider and I've just clocked 30,000km. It does not have modern reliability, but it's a great back road bike. I've been looking at the Royal Enfield, Triumph, Dnepr, Ural, and Chang Jiangs as my next bike (I'm used to bigger 1500+ cc cruisers and sport tourers, so it's a departure from what I'm used to). I've been looking at some of the newer RE bikes and like the style and simplicity. IMO, if you can swing the extra cash to get the bonnie, do it, it's miles better in every aspect. Will it be comfortable to ride on off-road. Hello r/motorcycles. It's not available to test ride yet so I can't speak for what it feels like. Some people are saying they will be competition for the Triumph Bonneville, but no way. I see they've been acquired by an Indian firm now? The most unreliable in interceptor 650 is mileage 18 km - 22 km / liter (But for a 650 CC this is fine). But they are made in India, and that country hasn't the slightest idea what quality control is, at least in terms of 2 wheeled vehicles. 2011 g5 deluxe, 16000 miles(so far! You can contact me directly if you want more info: twotyred "at" pipeline.com. Has been reliable and slightly modded with EFI exhaust and bar end mirrors. I use it as a trail bike and an around-town errand-runner and sometime commuter (2-lane). Promo video shows the peg breaking after a small jump. I also fitted textile saddle bags that i had on my old Iron Barrel, REnfield. kindly suggest which one is better and why? Take a top of the range GS1200 whatever BMW. availability of parts etc. 2015 B5 Forest Green purchased end of May 2015. Yeah I read that too, absolute lunacy hahaha. Can you elaborate? The new Royal Enfield has caught my eye. Every RE bike I have seen in person, including the ones that I have worked on have been awful. Q. I booked Interceptor 650 BS6 recently. No problems here. Q. I am 5.6 and little thin 65kgs approximately. The new Bullet 500 is about 80 pounds and $1700 less than a Bonneville, both of which are advantages to me (coming from scooters I like small, lightweight rides I can easily manage). The first was the Bullet Electra of 2001, followed by a Standard 500 of 2015. The old, outdated klr250 was like 30. months Have test ridden the bikes and found them amazing, but what worries me is after sales maintenance and They good news is that they’re pretty simple to work on. This was at a Nashville Royal Enfield dealer. Productions standards go up and down just like all manufacturers. I am worried whether it's safe to drive when petrol tank gets heat? They're a higher price here than in India so maybe they're building them here with different materials?

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