OOooooh! That's very nice!
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It has no mirrors and appears to have bar end flashers. Gotta have mirrors to ride the thing. I couldn't have it as a garage ornament.
I wouldn't have it either, but I love some of the concepts and the execution.
I'ma steel some of them bits.
I'm wondering when we'll see this one get done. Or if.
What does anyone think of the asking price of $7,500?
If they want $7500, that guy shouldn't have made the video. He doesn't know anything about it and he damaged the cover. Don't get me wrong, I love the XS-2, but $7500 buys a brand new RE Interceptor (if you can find one.)
The dealership near me is still getting new ones in, not a lot, but steady. Prices are holding surprisingly steady at $6000.
https://www.goazwest.com/inventory/2022-royal-enfield-canyon-red-peoria-az-85382-11178567i
https://www.goazwest.com/inventory/2022-royal-enfield-canyon-red-peoria-az-85382-11178567i
Bumpus Harley-Davidson in Memphis has taken on Royal Enfield. According to their website, they have no 650 twins.
After careful thought, I ask myself, why would I want one? What can it do that my XS650 doesn't do? I'm capable of maintaining the old bike. I like maintaining the old bike. So, other than being new, what does it offer? I love Moto Guzzi and Triumph, but the dealers are over 200 and 179 miles away, respectively. Buying a new vehicle without dealer support does not make sense to me, no matter how much I want one. So, good for Bumpus. I hope this makes money for them!
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With a little bit of skill, and a little bit of money, it's very easy to make an XS650 look like this. Which one is worth more money after 5 years? The restified XS650 or the was new Interceptor? Good question?
Questions which come close to the heart of our enthusiasm. Look at the Ozzie bike Jim put up at #1257. Well received here but tbh what does it do that a modern bike of modest capacity and moderate sporting pretensions wouldn't do better and more reliably for a tiny fraction of the outlay?
But the modern bike wouldn't offer any of the style, soundtrack, involvement or soul of the XS?
The feeling you have when you're out on a bike with a proper mechanical feel to it, especially a survivor from a past age, and ten times more if you worked on it yourself? Money has nothing to do with it.
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I agree. The RE would hit a lot of those marks if I had no actual vintage motorcycle. I made a post in an attempt to drag this over to the RE thread if this conversation goes on. It's cold outside.
I've never ridden an RE 650 twin, but have read and watched a few comparisons with the Kawasaki W800. The RE has a modern engine - light, revvy. It's a good bike but cream cheese compared to mature farmhouse cheddar.
Yes, I love that!
Great looking bike!
The long ride home, Son surprises Dad with the ‘68 GTO he restored 29 years ago.
Can't really explain it, but Ryan just tickles me to no end....
Cool bit of history on Hondas 250's from the 90's that will rev to the moon and back.
Cool bit of history on Hondas 250's from the 90's that will rev to the moon and back.
