If I had any of that stuff on my bike, it would be yanked-off there by morning.
I can see your point, but clutch and side stand cutout switches have been around since the advent of mass production electronic ignition - for more than 30 years.
In that time, while they've unquestionably caused some consternation as described in this thread, they've inarguably saved untold thousands of dollars in vehicle damage (and immeasurable 'pride' damage) not to mention the odd broken wrist or ankle.
Features such as these cutout switches really are a testament to the customer service efforts of major manufacturers. It isn't easy to balance such decades old innovations against a more traditional approach to motorcycling, that involves greater personal responsibility (until something goes haywire with one's own, of course - then it's sure-as-sh!t someone else's fault). From my point of view, it tells me Royal Enfield are stepping up and playing with the big boys.
Because these features are so cheap and (arguably) offer a pr oven benefit to some product owners, from a legal standpoint, it's suicide
not to include these on the bike.
After all, of the pool of potential Royal Enfield buyers, there are more than experienced, knowledgeable riders such as yourself.
Regards,
Scott Gilmore