[douglasmoto]

The cat is out of the bag I guess on the new C5 Classic Chrome and the Bullet 500. The obvious is the chrome treatment on the C5...and it's beautiful! The not so obvious are the details of the Bullet 500. I see a different seat and fenders. Anything else or do we have to wait for the official announcement and details?
So what do you think?

Art

[ScooterBob]

Which cat and which bag is what I want to know ........ 

[prof_stack]

The chrome C5 has a kick-starter, too.   

[GreenMachine]

well the pic shows a kickstart...by the way they are beautiful...

[REpozer]

It will be nice to have a "Classic" UCE.

   But  my AVL is  still running strong... .

[boggy]

Ha.  Just don't let that sweet Cafe concept they promised slip by ya.  I've checked out a lot of bikes since then, but that has still got to be my favorite.  I don't think we're getting it in 2012 like they originally said.

Hey, I like this black 500.  Might be my favorite UCE so far!  That badge and rear fender make it look real slick old school.

[ScooterBob]

Ha.  Just don't let that sweet Cafe concept they promised slip by ya.  I've checked out a lot of bikes since then, but that has still got to be my favorite.  I don't think we're getting it in 2012 like they originally said.

Hey, I like this black 500.  Might be my favorite UCE so far!  That badge and rear fender make it look real slick old school.

As far as I've heard, the Cafe' bike is a go - but because the frame and everything will be new (double loop frame!) it requires some development and testing before it's released. The black bike IS the tried, true and traditional Bullet - just with the UCE engine! It's the bike that I'd build for myself if I had the total run of the REM parts bins! To ME, it's everything Royal Enfield was and IS! The very classic Iron Barrel chassis - complete with frumpy-square rear fender (LOVE those!), the traditional tank badging and in any colour black that you want - but with a disc brake and the the most modern powerplant that RE has ever built - with fuel injection. A fellow couldn't ask for more. These are built for the IDM in 350ccm's with a carburettor and from what I hear are ENORMOUSLY popular ..... So there you go! 

[single]

Still broke.

[Ice]

but with a disc brake and the the most modern powerplant that RE has ever built - with fuel injection. A fellow couldn't ask for more.

 Whoo Hooo !!!!  A 1970's bike with 1990's EFI !!!!  It doesn't get any better than that !!!!

modified fore pour speeling and punk-chew-ation

[prof_stack]

That old-school "frumpy" (thanks Scooterbob) fender on what we used to call the G5 still doesn't work with me.  The C5 fender works better, IMHO of course.

Does the chromey C5 now have a 19" front wheel?

[Chuck D]

Saw both of those bikes at the bike show in NY on saturday. The maroon and chrome has a nicely antiqued finish. The tank badges on the black looked and felt like tin foil. Chee-Z. The added kickstarter was a pleasant surprise.

[Blue Ridge Wheeltor]

How about a clarification on the multi fuel engine being developed?

[CCTXCN]

I might go for a new twin when they come out but, my AVL is fine right now!

[nigelogston@gmail.com]

I thnk they would do well to bring back the kickstart across the whole range both from the point of view of practiclity and product niche:  A point of retro distinction to add to the appeal.  Nigel..   

[Ice]

 When kick started, a bikes battery gives a much longer service life,,,,less wear and tear on the poor things