Since I've decided to hold off on purchasing a RE until the new engine
hits the states, does anyone have an "inside track" or well founded
rumor about what the new engine will appear on?
I heard rumors that it will be a bike designed like the old Model G. My bet is it will be on the Classic at least.
I had read where the North American model UCE will have similarities to a Model G; however, I think a Model G was a rigid framed beast with girder forks. I think the new one will be all sprung with hydraulic dampening, as well it should be. It looks like the UCE will be a little more modern styled engine, and to try and force it into an antique chassis probably won't work, styling wise or roadworthy-ness.
As I understand it, swingarm development was one of the trademarks of
RE anyway; that should probably be emphasized. Improved rear suspension might even help things. Personally, (being a bigger guy), I would like to see the frame stretched out a bit, a couple inches anyway, and maybe stretch the swingarm a couple inches also.
The ergonomics on the Bullet are excellent, a little more wheelbase would be nice though. (If for nothing else, appearance sake).