Author Topic: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet (Read 10629 times)

scoTTy · **on:** September 29, 2007, 03:21:53 am

just wondering and looking

prof_stack · **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2007, 06:38:25 am

I thought I read here that the 2008 models are the same as 2007 except for a $200 price increase. But there also might be a Classic with AVL engine.

No more blue Electra-X as well. Black instead. It would probably sell more if the base of the cylinder was painted black like the old-school motor. Doesn't affect me either way.

luoma · **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2007, 02:17:56 pm

I read a blog somewhere that a picture of the new UCE model was smuggled out of FRANCE AND POSTED ON THE NET, BUT i HAVEN'T SEEN IT. Sorry about the caps lock, fumble fingers

prof_stack · **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2007, 03:00:35 pm

This link has an interesting picture:
http://bp2.blogger.com/_QxpmZtfzoIU/RkrCoRUB6YI/AAAAAAAAAf8/YewGjOkBHH4/s1600-h/re_lb500.jpg

I'm not sure if it is an artist's conception or what.

luoma · **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2007, 09:15:47 pm

Looks good. Ols-style Dunlop tires, lots of chrome.

luoma · **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2007, 10:42:59 pm

After a quick check, I think the picture is of the new Indian market Machismo with the 500 AVL engine.

rickmax · **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2007, 03:31:21 am

Yeah. Go here:
http://www.royalenfield.com/app/IN/Products.asp

and make sure you stay on the India site, not the UK or US.

longstrokeclassic · **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2007, 12:12:44 pm

Hi all, there's a couple of pics here that may be of interest.

http://tinytim.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=479

prof_stack · **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2007, 05:27:36 pm

Hi all, there's a couple of pics here that may be of interest.
http://tinytim.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=479

Now we're getting somewhere! Thanks for the link.

My initial thought is: There seem to be many variants being tested here and there. I like the Thunderbird motor the best. But RE had better round out the fins so the motor doesn't look like a UJM square box design. Yuck.

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No. 5 · **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2007, 11:57:00 pm

Be careful what you wish for. It's beginning to look Japanese. IMO $:-\$

luoma · **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2007, 11:28:16 pm

I like the Thunderbird, but it does look kinda like an English versioon of the Suzuki Savage (not that it's a bad thing)

scoTTy · **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2007, 02:43:32 am

oooh I don't know MaN,,, I can spend hours polishing the engine
this forward of the new ones.. $:-\$

not enough engine pieces to make shiny..

No. 5 · **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2007, 03:15:40 am

Good point scotty. Wouldn't it be great... If I could get a Bullet Classic frame with an AVL, 5 speed gear box, and shop for the rest! Tank, Carb, Air filter, Pipes, Bars, Seat, Wheels, Tires, Lights, Speedo, Tach........... Sorry, musta been typing in my sleep. I am definitely dreaming.

TRider · **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2007, 10:23:10 pm

Quote from: prof_stack on September 29, 2007, 03:00:35 pm

This link has an interesting picture:
http://bp2.blogger.com/_QxpmZtfzoIU/RkrCoRUB6YI/AAAAAAAAAf8/YewGjOkBHH4/s1600-h/re_lb500.jpg

I'm not sure if it is an artist's conception or what.

It appears in the photo that the front fender is chrome and the rear fender is black. I have seen this combination (sometimes green rear fender) several times. Any opinions on this look?
Butt ugly? Nice? Just ok?

Terry

prof_stack · **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2007, 12:12:01 am

Are you sure that motor in the photo of the Machismo is the AVL motor? The lower left side of the motor looks different than the AVL on the Electra.

Leonard · **Reply #15 on:** October 05, 2007, 02:08:13 pm

Pulled this link from Hitchcock's board: http://royalenfieldlesite.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1649&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=165

Kevin Mahoney · **Reply #16 on:** October 06, 2007, 01:23:36 am

The first picture looks like a 350 Machismo to me. Made for the domestic Indian market. 350 chrme front fender, Machismo tank and flat topped tool boxes. The second picture is an Electra with the new UCE engine installed.

luoma · **Reply #17 on:** October 06, 2007, 01:26:48 am

Has a date been set for unvieling the new bike? I know it is supposed to be at a show in England, but when is that?

Kevin Mahoney · **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2007, 01:39:06 am

This show is at the NEC Center Birmingham England. It is relatively small show, comparable to most any of the Cycle World IMS shows in the US. Admssion ( I am not kidding about this) is between $26-$30 for an adult. It is being held Nov. 22 - December 2, 2007. Here is a link. http://www.motorcycleshow.co.uk/
the new bike is supposed to be unveiled at this show, who knows what date, I don't

luoma · **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2007, 01:12:30 am

Thanks. When that happens, I'll bet the Forum woill go nuts for awhile.

prof_stack · **Reply #20 on:** October 09, 2007, 01:16:28 am

Quote from: luoma on October 09, 2007, 01:12:30 am

Thanks. When that happens, I'll bet the Forum woill go nuts for awhile.

Hey, I think we are already nuts!

luoma · **Reply #21 on:** October 09, 2007, 02:00:53 am

Sanity is over rated. Trust me on this. I'm a professional.

LJRead · **Reply #22 on:** October 09, 2007, 05:04:32 am

Or as Anthony Quinn said in "Zorba the Greek" - "everyone needs a little madness"

Spitting Bull · **Reply #23 on:** October 09, 2007, 10:59:07 am

And there are those of us who don't suffer from insanity - we enjoy every minute of it.

Tom

jonapplegate · **Reply #24 on:** November 06, 2007, 05:34:32 pm

Those square fins and the toolbox really take away from what I expect in a brit style bike. Yuk. Might as well think about a new Triumph.

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