Once I get the UCE figured out, I hope to get an "authentic" Enfield.
Hi MrMike.
Please allow me to share my take.
IMHO the UCE powered Bullets are the REal deal and here's why I think that.
The frames. While the various lugs and brackets that have changed a bit the base frame and tin works are still the same.....and metal not plastic.
The UCE lump has the same 84mm bore and 90mm stroke and heavy flywheels as before.
No over head cams. The valves are push rod operated and there's still only two of them.
True it has hydraulic lifters but those were state of the art 1948 (H-D pan head got them that year)
Still has a primary chain to drive the transmission. No counter balance shafts here either.
It has 1970's tech electronic ignition, 1980's tech front disc brake and 1990 tech EFI..wow.
There was no departure and REturn to it's roots, the Bullet is what it has been since the beginning and has stayed true to what it is only it's easier to live with now.
At least that's my take.
Ride safe.