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SV650rules · 08-11-17, 10:52 AM

I wouldn't like to go too fast on roads in India, don't forget cows have complete right of way over traffic. This bike probably uses as many parts from existing Royal Enfield models as possible. Guy Martin chose a Royal Enfield for his TV tour of India, no good taking an exotic bike as if it broke down it may never get fixed. I bet octane of available fuel is limited as well. As long as seat can carry 5 people and a crate of chickens it will sell well.

That cut-off front mudguard on the one model may be asking for trouble on Indian roads, especially with the oil cooler radiator.

08-11-17, 10:52 AM	#3
SV650rules Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Shropshire UK Posts: 1,363	Re: Royal Enfield twin I wouldn't like to go too fast on roads in India, don't forget cows have complete right of way over traffic. This bike probably uses as many parts from existing Royal Enfield models as possible. Guy Martin chose a Royal Enfield for his TV tour of India, no good taking an exotic bike as if it broke down it may never get fixed. I bet octane of available fuel is limited as well. As long as seat can carry 5 people and a crate of chickens it will sell well. That cut-off front mudguard on the one model may be asking for trouble on Indian roads, especially with the oil cooler radiator. __________________ 2016 SV650 AL7 Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear - Mark Twain Last edited by SV650rules; 09-11-17 at 09:08 AM.