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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet with the UCE engine => Topic started by: igrover on September 26, 2008, 01:12:52 am
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Here is a link to a picture that is supposedly of the new UCE Bullet.
http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq3eeBS
Interesting. I think it looks nice. ;D
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Looks kind of tall and short, but I guess it's some sort of mock-up. I was hoping it would be in one of those long low frames like the old G/J models. That's a nice color palette, though. And the tank markings are very early 50s / late 40s.
Looking forward to seeing the real thing. Wonder how that picture was leaked.
Thanks for posting.
Jeff
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I think that I could live with that, lots of things to do to make it yours. Dewight
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That's an artists' rendition, but if the real bike looks that cool, I'm in.
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hmmm, interesting. i'm intrigued. i do hope the actual bike has a lower profile though, as well as a cream, black and nickel finish as an option. as classy as the blue is, it's not quite my style. just a week and a weekend remain ;D
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Wish I could see it, but all I get is that site's page asking if I want to upload a picture. Doesn't do me a bit of good. Dang! :'(
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The picture is one of the original "concept" drawings produced by what be a less than honorable design house in the UK. The drawing is "warmer" but is not the bike that will be unveiled. If you like the drawing,
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Meilaushi, I'll try to link to the picture here:
(http://www.postimage.org/Pq3eeBS.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq3eeBS)
http://www.postimage.org/Pq3eeBS-0ad8fb2a8edd83a940b8492acb021a84.jpg
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The picture is one of the original "concept" drawings produced by what be a less than honorable design house in the UK. The drawing is "warmer" but is not the bike that will be unveiled. If you like the drawing,
didn't finish that el capitan.
though if it's not the real deal, i can go for that too. i would like the spedo alot if it's just one read. don't really have much taste for the dual readouts. the single is clean and classy.
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Engine detail looks similar to the old BSA engines of the 60's. Not too bad. What's the expected cost I wonder.
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I'm quite excited to see what it really will be.
I can hardly wait till Oct 7, and I'm not even in the buying market right now!
I just want to see it!
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I'm quite excited to see what it really will be.
I can hardly wait till Oct 7, and I'm not even in the buying market right now!
I just want to see it!
indeed, this anticipation is killing me. it's like waiting for new gaming news, slow and agonizing, hoping the best, expecting the worst, and having an opinion prepared no matter which way. ;D
btw, i can't wait to use this :o smiley
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I like the "concept" artwork or whatever it is. A little tall yes but overall I like it.
Adam
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I'll be surprised if it looks ANYTHING like that drawing.
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Meilaushi, I'll try to link to the picture here:
(http://www.postimage.org/Pq3eeBS.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq3eeBS)
http://www.postimage.org/Pq3eeBS-0ad8fb2a8edd83a940b8492acb021a84.jpg
Many Thanks, JD! And hey, I like the looks of that bike! As my friend Matt of L & L sez, It's got everything a motorcycle needs and nothing more! Love it! Can't wait till I can see one 'in the flesh' here in the 'Colonies' (Ooh Ess of Ayyyy)! :D
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Starting with Kevin's earlier comment about the new model being more like a G series, I think they may do something to make the rear suspension look more like a rigid frame, using some new mounting of the shocks as seen on the Black Shadow or many of the current bikes like the Harleys.
If I were to buy such a bike, I would still have to equip it with saddlebags or panniers or such and that would ruin the effect.
It seems the anticipation on the forum is greater than that of the Nov. 4 election or who will capture number 1 in NCAA football. So it should be!!!
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The UCE made an appearance at the RALLY on the RIVER...
http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php/topic,2128.0.html
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Unfortunately it doesn't have everything a motorcycle needs. It seems to be missing a lot of electrical plumbing. And maybe a chain, and other bits!
As for any relationship with a '60s BSA, I sure don't see it! It does vaguely remind me of an old Bullet, though, with the separate looking gearbox. I'm sure that's what it's supposed to do.
Bare
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Interesting revival of a five year old post - about what the UCE would look like. ;)
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If I had time (don't) I guess it might be good to prune this board a bit. You cannot believe how much server space it is taking up.
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I think bare has too much time on his hands waiting for the cafe racer to arrive! :P
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And that's the truth!!
Bare
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If I had time (don't) I guess it might be good to prune this board a bit. You cannot believe how much server space it is taking up.
adding another volume (drive) is probably the way to go.
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Kevin, I hope you read the comment about lower. As a shorter person, I can tell you that the US has a dearth of lower bikes that aren't cruisers, and precious few at that. One of things I loved about the older bikes that I rode as a kid is shorter people can ride them. It's not like India and places like Japan aren't chock full of shorter inseamed folks. There needs to be something we don't have to drop 4 inches. Something like that would keep me on something like this for the rest of my life.
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I thought about the good old days when bikes were lower. Then it dawned on me that the bikes I rode back them were just plain smaller. When I was young, a 650 was a gigantic bike, 500s were pretty tall for me. But most of the bikes I rode were 250 or 350s. then more 500s in the '80s. I really didn't have very big bikes until the 90s when I started getting into the liter stuff. They're just bigger bikes, I had to realize that I can't compare oranges to pumpkins!
Bare
I went to Chaparral yesterday and sat on the new 250 Honda and Kawasaki 300. Those fit me really well!
But I'm still waiting for the Cafe Racer!
Bare
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Recall that old Randy Newman song? Short People Got No Reason... ;-)
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I think we got bigger ourselves too.
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IMO, the 350 and 500 bikes are still very relevant and suitable.
They were the most popular sizes when I was growing up, and they did everything necessary, and were plenty of fun. And they were easy to get on board, and didn't cost much.
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Frankly, I just like the stance of the Bullet 350/500. It appeals to me the most. As Desi Bike said, people have grown bigger, but the bike has stayed the same. Actually, to quote the specs, the newer UCE Bullet still with the old frame - which is the B5, is still a tad bigger than the older CI frame. My oldish/middle-aged relatives ;) who used to ride the Enfield 25-35 years ago mentioned that the B5 looks small when they saw it for the first time after ages. They also mentioned that the front tyre also looks very slim. However, it is still the same size it was 35-40 years ago. Maybe it is the disc brake that makes the tyre look smaller and the engine that makes the bike look smaller. But again, we've grown bigger and people didn't ride their REs for a period of time.
To quote some specs from the older 350cc/500cc workshop manual and the newer B5 UCE manual -
CI Standard 350/500 Bullet
Length (mm) 2120
Width (mm) 750
Height (mm) 1080
Wheel base (mm) 1370
Saddle Height (mm) 850 for 350cc/760 for 500cc
Ground clearance (mm) 140
Vehicle Dry weight (kg/lbs) 168/370.38
Max. pay load (kg/lbs) 175/385.81 for 350cc & 185/407.86 for 500cc
Tyre size (Front + Rear) 3.25x19'' + 3.5x19''
UCE 500 Bullet B5
Length (mm) 2200
Width (mm) 800
Height (mm) 1180
Wheel base (mm) 1370
Saddle Height (mm) 820
Ground clearance (mm) 140
Weight in running order (kg/lbs) 187/412.26
Max. pay load (kg/lbs) 178/392.42
Tyre size (Front + Rear) 3.25x19'' + 3.5x19''
;D
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I just got a new tire in the mail and thought it was so skinny it must be the front (90/90/18). It was actually the rear (110/80/18). These things do look small next to the giant cruisers everyone is putting out, and the 180 or 190 tire that seems stock on most sport bikes these days.
Scott
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I think we got bigger ourselves too.
yeah, I got bigger, too. Sure didn't help me in reaching the ground though!
Bare
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.........the 180 or 190 tire that seems stock on most sport bikes these days.
don't need a kick-stand once the chicken strip develops .... ;D ;D ;D