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RhynoCZ
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PostPosted: 11:55 - 29 Jan 2014    Post subject: Royal Enfield by Norcroft Reply with quote
Original link: https://www.motorkari.cz/clanky/clanky-prestavby/royal-enfield-v-prestavbe-od-norcroftu-27364.html

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZQqIHDJJc8 (skip to 0:27 to hear/see it running)

Original project of Bill Hurr and Richard Hurst from more than 10 years ago. Then, Bill got together with two german lads Andreas and Mathias who introduced Bill to their friend Uma from India. They've decided to pursue the original project and move it to India where they planed the production of it. The engine is a 1000cc air cooled V2, making about 60hp and the frame is a stretched original Enfield frame.

The site does not say much, just google it for further info. Thumbs Up

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PostPosted: 12:27 - 29 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks good but I can't help wondering in today's world why put drum brakes on the front? Surely the objective would be to enhance and improve?

This makes the point I'm trying for...
https://www.topgear.com/india/images/stories/car-image-gallery/560x315/2013Mar041843370.jpg
...image taken from this Top Gear page.
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PostPosted: 12:55 - 29 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
map wrote:
Looks good but I can't help wondering in today's world why put drum brakes on the front? Surely the objective would be to enhance and improve?


Dunno. Looks like a 4-leading drum. Could be pretty sharp while still retaining the look they are going for.

One could equally say why not make it overhead cam and liquid cooled? Why not make it an inline four? In fact, why not just buy a suzuki bandit?

They make an Amal carburettor conversion kit for the latest fuel injected enfields which ought to tell you everything you need to know about the people who chose to ride one.

The do look well as a V-twin though . Shame they had to stretch the frame, a nice, short, rigid frame is what makes them so nimble and fun to ride.
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PostPosted: 14:27 - 29 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hmm interesting
Was slightly reminded of a Vincent at first glance
I really cant decide if I like it or not.
I'm basing this on a personal opinion and preferences of course but it looks a wee bit ungainly to me.
Perhaps they rigidly stuck to the 50/60s look but I'd want a bigger tank with straight/level decals, higher bars and front disc.
Oh and an electric start as well.
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