suggestion needed in owning royal enfield !

[Ravi Kumar]

Hi All,

I am from india,I am hard core enthusiast of royal enfield bikes and planning to own a royal enfield .

I am at the crossroads unable to make a conclusion between RE classic 350cc & RE standard 350cc

my area of concerns are:

1. thumping beating
2. stylishness
3. maintenance
4. breaking, gear, lighting and clutch system

Note : I don't mind about the cost, but i have to make a choice one among them. I Kindly request the people who are really owners of RE bike or mechanics or the analyst about the bikes to give a good suggestion?


Awaiting for the quick replies from u.

Regards,
Ravi

[Gummiente]

Ravi, as the difference between the two bikes is purely cosmetic (in other words, they are the same bike but with different colours and accessories) the choice is really up to you - which one do YOU think looks better and "feels" better to you?

As for reliability, the Indian Enfields have come a long way in the last 15 years. I would expect that if you keep up the regular scheduled maintenance (oil changes, etc) the bike will last for years. The "thumpiness" is inherent to any single cylinder motorcycle, so there's not much you can do about that other than enjoy the charm and character unique to this bike. Electrical and charging systems are also much improved, but I believe the vibration can still play havoc with light bulbs so you may want to carry a few spares with you just in case.

Good luck with your purchase and please send us photos of your new Enfield when you get it!