Hello everyone,
I have spent the last few days reading through your forum quite a bit... I have been itching to by a bike the past few months. I currently ride a Peugeot 125 cc. Ever since I put it on the road, I have forgotten I have a car as well... It's pure enjoyment riding on two wheels... So I have been looking around, I am not a fan of modern Japanese crotch rockets, nor the new on-off bikes either. I do however have a soft spot for retro stling when it comes to automotive! I have seen Urals, older RE's, older BMW's, the Triumph Bonneville, Kawasaki W60 (i think it's called...) and finally the new Royal Enfield Classic C5. Well I have to say that I have fallen in love with it. I went to the dealer (here in Greece) and had a closer look, and boy it looks the look! More vintage than some vintage bikes!!!
Anyway, I ride all year round, through rain and sunshine... (we don't get much snow in Greece). I have been told that the new engine is much more reliable and economic. Is this really true? I have read about 2 people on the forum that have had trouble and I am a bit concerned... Also, can the new RE c5 take a 3 hour trip 2up on highway speeds? It is one of my other concerns because my girlfriend and myself will be looking forward to some nice trips with the RE.
And one last question that I have not been able to find ANY info on line about... What gas does she burn? The older ones I know took Super Unleaded. Does the new one take Unleaded or does it have to be super?
Thanks for all your help... Hopefully I will soon be part of the RE community.
Cheers everyone.
V.