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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet Electra & AVL => Topic started by: scoTTy on September 29, 2007, 03:21:53 am

Title: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: scoTTy on September 29, 2007, 03:21:53 am
just wondering and looking :)
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: prof_stack 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.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: luoma 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
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: luoma on September 29, 2007, 09:15:47 pm
Looks good. Ols-style Dunlop tires, lots of chrome.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: luoma 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.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: rickmax 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.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: longstrokeclassic 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

Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: prof_stack 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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Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: No. 5 on September 30, 2007, 11:57:00 pm
Be careful what you wish for. It's beginning to look Japanese. IMO  :-\
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: luoma 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)
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: scoTTy 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..

Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: No. 5 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.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: TRider on October 02, 2007, 10:23:10 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
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: prof_stack 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.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: Leonard 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 (http://royalenfieldlesite.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1649&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=165)
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: Kevin Mahoney 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.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: luoma 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?
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: Kevin Mahoney 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/ (http://www.motorcycleshow.co.uk/)
the new bike is supposed to be unveiled at this show, who knows what date, I don't
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: luoma on October 09, 2007, 01:12:30 am
Thanks. When that happens, I'll bet the Forum woill go nuts for awhile.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: prof_stack on October 09, 2007, 01:16:28 am
Thanks. When that happens, I'll bet the Forum woill go nuts for awhile.
Hey, I think we are already nuts!   :P   ;D   >:(   :o   ::)   :-*
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: luoma on October 09, 2007, 02:00:53 am
Sanity is over rated. Trust me on this. I'm a professional.
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: LJRead on October 09, 2007, 05:04:32 am
Or as Anthony Quinn said in "Zorba the Greek" - "everyone needs a little madness"
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: Spitting Bull 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
Title: Re: anybody found a forward for pictures of the 2008 yet
Post by: jonapplegate 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.