what a beauty

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the new Royal Enfield 350 classic.

https://i.imgur.com/w6oHYKo.jpg

RE really seem to be upping their game these days, im quite tempted to try one of these out.
its just a pity that they cant find a few more horses to play with.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[struan80]

Got to say I like that. Very good value I think. Might take a run up to Saltire for a lookey

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based on the meteor. im tempted to go and try one. looks like a fun way of enjoying life in the slow lane.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[Polarbear]

That is lovely.
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[mentalboy]

Can't say I'm that keen on the solid state headlamp.
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Make mine a Corona.

[Andy_Pagin]

Would it really be the end of the world if they put a 500cc in it?
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Yamaha Vity -> YBR125 -> FZS600 Fazer -> FZ1-S Fazer

[stinkwheel]

I like it. Looks just like a royal enfield. Lots of classic styling queues. Shrouded forks, mudguard stays, lifting handles, straight exhaust with downpipe following the frame tube, air filter box (you could argue for a rectangular "tea caddy" type) even the rear mudguard stay/subframe. I'd lke to have seen a more contoured/shapley engine cover. I think the timing chest on the classics gives them a more finished and unique look.

Although technically it would fail an MOT for having pillion footrests but no seat (there is an exemption for if the seat is covered by a cowal)? I used to either remove the pillion pegs or bolt the seat pad to the rack for my single seater bullet for the MOT.

[Easy-X]

Hate to be that numbers guy but...

Compared to a 125:
195kg - 40% heavier (and ~10kg more than my XSR700!)
14kW - only 25% more power
27Nm - but over twice the torque
Price - about the same

I think if I was mainly wafting gracefully about town it'd be a nice bike to look down your nose at Deliveroo riders but not what I'd fancy for >100 miles @ >70mph
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[stinkwheel]

[mentalboy]

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theres rumours/hopes that a 650 classic using the interceptors twin engine is in the pipeline.
its putting me off trying the 350.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[stinkwheel]

[Polarbear]

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[Easy-X]

If I had a garage with space for a "proper bike" and one other I wouldn't be unhappy about the second spot going to the Classic 350
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter