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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet with the UCE engine => Topic started by: QTreiber on October 04, 2009, 01:09:15 am

Title: How good is the disk brake?
Post by: QTreiber on October 04, 2009, 01:09:15 am
I have been  attracted by the Bullet for years and finally did a test ride last year on one of the newer models (forgot which one) that still had the disk brake.

I was disappointed by the lack of braking power and thought that I should forget about Enfields.

Now that I see the beauty of the new G5, which has a disk brake, I am wondering if I should reconsider...

How good is the disk brake compared to the drum brake?  Is it adequate for the bike?

Thank you and greetings from Colorado,
Armin
Title: Re: How good is the disk brake?
Post by: hocko on October 04, 2009, 06:40:13 am
Armin,

Hi from Australia, I've had no experience with the older models, but coming off a Suzuki SV650S Hpoe th with twin discs I don't have a problem with the disc on my G5. It's comprable to the power of the bike with a bit in reserve. Hope this helps.

Cheers.  :)
Title: Re: How good is the disk brake?
Post by: Alaroyal on October 04, 2009, 01:54:21 pm
I have an AVL with a side car, and even  two up, total weight between 900 and 1000 lbs,  the disc does a fine job, no complaints.
Title: Re: How good is the disk brake?
Post by: REAZ on October 08, 2009, 08:07:45 am
We've tested the brakes on several G5 and C5. The disk brake provides you with more than adequate braking power to the size of the bike. Even in case of a heavy passanger in the saddle or a couple of elephants in your side bags, perheaps both. The front (disk) brake, where most of your stopping power comes from, works great. Powerful enough and easy to modulate.
Title: Re: How good is the disk brake?
Post by: Ice on October 14, 2009, 08:01:41 am
 Disc brakes beat drum brakes in every way, every day of the week especially in the rain. They don't pack up with mud off road either.