Royal Enfield Himalayan

[Smithy]

Well said that man. I think more people would be happy with their bikes if they bought what they wanted and what matched their riding style rather than what they think will impress other riders. My Enfield may not be fast or flash but this morning when I was once again out 'brownlaning' with Proper Dave you couldn't have removed my grin with a crowbar.

Too many times I hear motorcyclists at the bike shop telling each other the specs of their bike rather than where they've been on it or where they're going. I once shocked a bloke who proudly told me his Hayabusa 1300 had 190bhp by remarking that this was 145bhp too many for the real world. I think I was supposed to fall down and worship at the feet of this god who could handle such a beast.

I know it is up to the individual but if more people demanded real-world bikes rather than racers* on the road then maybe bike sales wouldn't be dropping.

Ian

*Obviously this doesn't apply to Goldies or Norton Inters!

[Terry James]

"Nail on the head" award!

[stogadog]

I was having a good look around the Himalya at Stafford the weekend. I really liked it - had a right purposeful rugged look about it. The new 650 was there too which I quite liked but i think it sgould be in red with conti style graphics instead of "modern" looking ones. Still a big jump forwrds for Enfield though, without going too mainstream.

[tj63]

I'm waiting for them to put the 650 twin engine in a Himalayan. Then I'll buy one. It does look to be a very nice bike.

[Smithy]

I'm waiting for them to put the 650 twin engine in a Himalayan. Then I'll buy one. It does look to be a very nice bike.

'kinell order me one too please!

Ian

[timbo]

Yep, put me in that queue as well