[1 Thump]

The paint on the new military looks like it is finished 'matte'. Is that so? It also looks very very dark, significantly darker at least in this picture (http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/models/military-c5.html) than the typical military green. I kind of like it, but cant help but wonder if photography lighting has contributed to the dark tone.

[72westie]

They are not that dark in person. The lighting on the newer advertisements is real dark for some reason.  The attached picture isn't in full sun light.

[csbdr]

That's stil waaaay darker than the older paint color on the military, as i remember.  Still looks good, but not quite right, to me....

I could be mistaken, though.

[1Blackwolf1]

  I believe there are 2 olive drab paints currently available the newest version is the battle green.. it almost looks black.  The one in the picture is very close to the color of my'07 mailitary.

[Cabo Cruz]

Br. Westie, I have seen the new Military model.  Your photo above does capture the new color very well.

[CenterTree]

The '07 actually looks way more "authentic" to me.  It seems MORE green (less dark olive).  Also having the extra green color on the engine case make it look a lot more "military like".   

   I really favor the THICKER knees pads on the older "07 too!

Of course I would love to own EITHER...LOL!