Comments on: Royal Enfield Unveils 2014 Cafe Racer (with video) (News) (Videos)

By: Clay

Clay — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:35:38 +0000

I have my deposit down on this beautiful machine. I can’t wait to see how it rides compared to my 2011 C-5 500 cc military!

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By: David Duarte

David Duarte — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:16:37 +0000

I like the cafe model, but I’d prefer it with standard bars.

By: David Duarte

David Duarte — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:14:58 +0000

I’d like to see Motorcycle Daily (or Rider, or Cycleworld, or Motorcyclist) get a new Enfield, and do a long term test on it. If RE was smart, they’d do the same, and have someone ride one on a long cross country tour, making stops at RE dealers along the way. If the Bullet was going to break down, that’s where it would happen. It would be great for publicity, and also help showcase the dealer network. I have a feeling that with the new generation unit construction engine, so long as proper maintenance was done, the bike would be quite reliable, but the proof is in the pudding. Hell, if they want to sponsor me, and give me a bike for the ride, I’d do it

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By: sl

sl — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:49:58 +0000

Fair enough, how long ago. Was this with the latest gen bikes?

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By: SloJon

SloJon — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:13:52 +0000

Spec Class Racing! Scary FUN!

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By: JOBIE

JOBIE — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:53:53 +0000

Why not just leave it at, “he jumbled his words”. Do you know him in person, why call him a dumb@**?

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By: Travman

Travman — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:01:04 +0000

Yes. I caught that too. I think he just jumbled his words. He sounded a little excited or nervous. I don’t think he actually meant to say that. Perhaps he should have said that the Café Racer would be quicker due to a decrease in weight and an increase in horsepower. Otherwise, he is a dumba$$ and knows very little about motorcycles.

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By: TheBaron

TheBaron — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:29:16 +0000

Gee there are some truly, shockingly ignorant people posting on here. The modern Royal Enfield single cylinder engine is an all-aluminium alloy, unit construction motor. It is not the old oil-leaking cast-iron motor with a chain primary drive to a separate transmission. The old bikes were quirky, and like all old English designs, required dedicated owners, not knob polishers. Once sorted, they ran, and ran, and ran – if regular maintenance was carried out. Which is why almost every tour company operating in India uses them. The new engine is more powerful but has been limited by the dopey Indians following the stupid English management practice of not changing the frame and running gear for decades. Enfield was building about 35,000 units a year a few years ago, and could not meet demand. This new, lighter, better looking cafe bike is a step in the right direction. Next they could build a light weight proper Adventure bike (not one of those idiot Euro things that are three stories high and have enough heft to embarrass a truck).

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By: Miles McMillan

Miles McMillan — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:32:46 +0000

Read the comment directly above for an example of someone riding one lately.

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By: Philip

Philip — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:35:08 +0000

It’s not only the $7300. I was interested in the classic model a few years back and it had a $750 freight charge attached, non-negotiable. Add in tax, set up, and all of the other question marks surrounding the brand and it was an easy decision to walk away.

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