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Carlsberg Wordsworth

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on: November 15, 2015, 10:18:09 pm
Liking the dash, can't make out the gauge next to the fuel though.

http://www.morebikes.co.uk/scoop-pictures-of-finished-enfield-himalayan-appear-showing-finished-bike/

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Reply #1 on: November 16, 2015, 08:39:33 am
Looks like the dash/ headlamp are mounted to that framework that surrounds the front of the tank, making them independent from the forks, which reduces the amount of "wiring twist" by constant steering movement.
I see they are quoting 24bhp, ive seen 30bhp claimed in other reports.
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Reply #2 on: November 16, 2015, 02:24:40 pm
Not exactly making me reach for my checkbook.
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Reply #3 on: November 16, 2015, 03:45:13 pm
 All this talk of the Himalayan is making it harder and harder for me to hold out for the coming twin cylinder.
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Reply #4 on: November 16, 2015, 03:46:25 pm
I'm trying to ignore the looks ACE, and I'm trying not to break my one bike only rule, which has lasted for 2 1/2 years. The concept of a "light weight" of road /general purpose bike is desirable, but a sump guard for my current bike is probably a more sensible option. :)
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Reply #5 on: November 16, 2015, 04:00:17 pm
~ I'm trying not to break my one bike only rule, ~

 I admire you self discipline.
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Reply #6 on: November 16, 2015, 07:17:01 pm
I was sorely tempted by an Indian Scout for not much money, but it's gone now. Anyway, foot clutch and hand shift in today's traffic?
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Reply #7 on: November 19, 2015, 02:46:36 pm
I am with you Ice, the Himalayan is growing on me.
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Reply #8 on: November 19, 2015, 08:54:22 pm
From October Classic Bike magazine interview with Siddhartha Lal:
"The first new models will all be middleweight, in the 250cc to 750cc bracket. They will be based on two basic platforms. While we need more power than we presently have, we are not going to make supersports with masses of cylinders. We don't believe in technology just for the sake of it, or nudging customers towards bigger and heavier machines"

From that I assume the two platforms will be the Himalayan and the Continental GT.
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Reply #9 on: November 20, 2015, 11:47:05 am
 Many of us are assuming the Himalayan and the as yet unnamed 750cc twin cylinder as seen in spy photos. 

 

 More here> http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/motorcycles/royal-enfield-continental-gt-750-twin-cylinder-engine-117311/
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Reply #10 on: November 20, 2015, 12:38:52 pm
Yep, agreed. The first thing I thought when I saw the new Continental GT was, that would make a bike that already looks good, look a whole lot better with a parallel twin fitted. Sort of like this.
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Reply #11 on: November 20, 2015, 01:14:02 pm
  ;D  8)
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Reply #12 on: December 13, 2015, 10:24:11 am
Here's the latest photo of it:

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Reply #13 on: December 13, 2015, 02:23:52 pm
Two front mudguards???
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Reply #14 on: December 13, 2015, 04:26:52 pm
I LIKE that 2 piece front fender setup, kinda unique.
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