[todcp]

I am 6'5" and 230 pounds.  34 inch inseam.  I love the bike.  Also have a 59 Triumph Tiger T100.  Very similar bikes and that is why I bought the RE.  Both are 27 horsepower.  The RE is slightly more roomy.  The RE is a classic bike without the worries about wearing out or breaking unobtainium parts.

Tod

[The_Rigger]

Is there more room on the c5? I have a G5 and cant really get comfortable.

I believe the C5 may be just a hair larger...  It felt that way to me, when I sat on both.

[The_Rigger]

I mean really .... who wants to spend multiple hours sitting out in the weather with a 70 MPH breeze?

I've enjoyed doing it for almost three decades and half a million miles of riding.

(Okay, not all at once....)

[hillntx]

If you get the C5, get the Special with the 19" front wheel. It's slightly taller.  It's a fun light weight bike, but it's still just 27 hp; so don't expect blazing speed or a mile eating monster.

[Drifter]

 I think its way to small for a guy your size. Not near as smooth or fast as a Thrux. Looks old acts old Gremlin said it best!

[Fido]

Seems a good place to make my first post. I returned to motorcycling after a 50 year break. After a few months on a 125cc last summer I bought a all black Classic EFI (G5?) last October and have enjoyed every one of my 2035 miles in and around the New Forest in England. While having it serviced recently I took out a Bonneville T100. While a smoother faster ride, it has not dimmed my enthusiasm for the RE. I love the looks, ease of handling and parking - and it's little effort to keep it looking like new. As to the T100. That can wait - perhaps a 70th birthday gift to myself but I don't think I'll be parting with my Classic anytime soon.

[GreenMachine]

Fido: Never to late is it..Your machine looks fantastic..Good riding weather this time of year over there...GM

[BRADEY]

SWANKY BIKE ! Love the mirrors most..........

[Lwt Big Cheese]

Fido. What a place to have an RE!

We have friends who live in Brockenhurst, but I've yet to take the bike down.

[bikerboo]

Hey Fido,you have a C5 just like mine.Have followed your progress on the uk forum as you bought your bike similar time to mine.Am now on 3000miles so think have overtaken you now!Might be down your way in Sept as toying with idea of going to Brighton for ACE cafe day.Will stop off in Burley if I do, would be nice to catch up with you.Boo(Cath)