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Here it is being praised on the blog Return of the Cafe Racer.
There's even a Facebook page dedicated to encouraging Royal Enfield to bring it to market ASAP!
"I want one of these so bad I can taste it," reader Bob Slovey wrote me.
"While surfing the Internet for photos of these jewels, I discovered there have been several renditions displayed since Royal Enfield first considered the concept," he noted. "They are all beautiful."
But, he concludes, maybe it's all just a "tease."
No, it's not. Here's what I know from a source I trust:
The cafe racer is coming "beyond any shadow of a doubt."
- The version shown recently is closest to what will be produced.
- It will have a double down tube frame for sure.
- The frame is close to a featherbed design and does not use the engine as part of it.
- The cafe racer is considerably lighter than a Bullet, so the performance will be good.
- It will have disc brakes front and rear.
- Few parts will interchange with current models.
- The engine WILL be a single.
- It should go like hell.
"It is a no-compromise cafe racer, not a warmed over Bullet," my source said.
What we don't know is when it will be produced. The target is 2013, but there are no promises there.
The real question is?
ReplyDelete1] will it be available in Canada and when
2] How much will it cost?
3] Displacement rumor has it 600cc-650cc
4] Hp rating
I will buy the GT. I pay off my Bullet 500 loan in 2013, should be perfect timing.
ReplyDeleteMy back hurts just LOOKING at those handlebars...ouch...it sure does look cool,though!
ReplyDeleteI've already called my Ft Worth dealer! I can't wait for more info. This bike is gorgeous imho.
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