Comments on: Kind of Royal Enfield Bullet I would like to buy

By: Yogesh Sarkar

Yogesh Sarkar — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:12:52 +0000

How many places have you been to on your “long ride capable motorcycle”?

By: Surya

Surya — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:31:39 +0000

I personally beleive, both Karizma and pulsar are two city bikes which are quite uncomfortable for long routes. Unicorn especially for a person like me was very uncomfortable.A Bullet has no comparison, but buddy if you are not very fond of shelling out that extra bit then Bullet is definitely not meant for you. Royal Enfield as its known is definitely the King of Indian Roads and as it has been mentioned earlier by hitesh “Bullet has a tradition, it has a nostalgic emotion attached to it”. So, try a riding a bullet before going for “plastic bikes”.Not withstanding the expert reviews by Yogesh about those practical aspects, I still believe that the Pros are towards the heavier side then the Cons of this bike.Remember India is a great country and even better when you are on a Bullet.
Regards and happy biking
Surya

By: Yogesh Sarkar

Yogesh Sarkar — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:18:41 +0000

Paul, it really comes down to personal preference and how you are going to be touring.

Personally I recommend people to go for Honda Unicorn or Hero Honda Karizma, both of these motorcycles are more than enough for almost all touring trails in India, have reliable and efficient engines, decent service network and decent range.

Not to say Pulsars or others motorcycles are bad at touring (all my touring has been done on the first generation Pulsar 180), but frankly I feel Honda Unicorn and Hero Honda Karizma are slightly better.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:24:00 +0000

Hey Yogesh – I want to buy a touring bike – I am one of those dazed foreigners who drool at the look and sound of the RE – but I take your points on why not to etc… SO… I want to be able to tour (like to Spiti Valley in Himachel). Are you recommending a Pulsar to do this rather than a RE? It will do the job for me? Appreciate your thoughts.
Paul

By: Hitesh

Hitesh — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:41:31 +0000

Guys, I guess we are just getting over the board.
As far as the attitude of the Bulleters goes, there is nothing wrong in that. You need to be with them to know the real attitude. Just looking at a few Jerks riding a Bullet can never sum up the whole Bullet Community Attitude Issues.
As far as the other issues regarding the R & D for the Bullet Bikes are concerned, a few (Like, Fuel Tank, Ignition, Head Lamps) seem actually practical. But as far as the other issues of making a Bullet like the other bikes is just not done. Guy’s, a Bullet has a tradition, it has a nostalgic emotion attached to it. The same would get killed if those comments are even looked upon. As to the author, I would suggest him to get a bull, change as per likings and enjoi the ride.

Thanks Guy’s,
Happy Riding.