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3.98 

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Rs. 1,73,810 (Ex-Showroom)

Royal Enfield

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Good Cruiser
Mar 25, 2003 03:50 PM 3261 Views
(Updated Mar 25, 2003 03:51 PM)

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I had driven a bullet 500 for more than 12 years and when I went for a drive on my friend's thunderbird some weeks back, I was in for a major shock.


What happened to the legendary beat. Seems they have sacrificed it for pollution. Harley has a division and complex acoustics monitoring equipment to ensure the beat is same. So much for an Indian cruiser. Somehow, I dont like it.


The gears are on the left and brakes on the right. Cool. A lever from right to left underneath and I hate extra rods and couplings. Anyways, transitioning from 100cc is made easier.


The tachometer - never got a chance to see that while riding for 15 min – Basically did not feel the need to. I wonder whether it is required.


Raised bars and seat. Now this is comfortable. Something I did as an extra to my Bullet 500. Seats are indeed comfortable for rides more than 1 hour also.


Fuel gauge - another device seldom used.


Disc brakes - they are good.


Cost of some 80+ K with most of the unnecessary features - not worth it.


Machismo engine goes at high speeds but loosens up on a long drive. Requires us to shift gears frequently.


Colors and looks are revamped and is pleasing.


Mileage - Who buys bullet for mileage - 30 Kmpl


I could push the bike for quick pickups and frequent stops and never let anyone to overtake me. :-) Well, the pickup is good.


It’s a decent cruiser - The only one in India. If you call bikes with less than 200cc engines as cruisers, you have eliminator and enticer.


To summarise:


Plus:


Nice looks


Great comfort


Good pickup


Great handle and balance


5th gear is too much


Minus:


Absence of legendary beat


Engine loosens


Unnecessary features jacking up price


Bottomline


My advice would be go for the bullet Standard 350cc/500cc.


They offer the best value.


Cheers


Ram


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