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20-11-18, 06:12 PM | #11 |
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Re: Enfield Continental GT
The Enfield can beat the current SV hands down in any test of mudguard performance and bungee friendliness.
And the Enfield tank fits perfectly with all the other bits, unlike the current SV which has hideous plastic panelling hiding a hideous mess. The current SV is a really good bike and a genuine bargain, but its very far from perfect. |
20-11-18, 06:42 PM | #12 | |
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47 ponies and 38ft/lb - wow, I'll keep my AL7, can't see the ' badly fitted tank' and all the other ' bad bits ' when I am riding it anyway, but the extra 30 gee gees and more torque suits me.
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20-11-18, 06:57 PM | #13 |
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Very true about the spec, but 47 ponies are more than enough.
I'll probably keep my AL7 too, but the Enfield has a certain something which appeals to me. |
20-11-18, 07:35 PM | #14 |
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20-11-18, 07:37 PM | #15 |
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That and the aesthetics.
It looks like a proper motorbike should. |
20-11-18, 11:00 PM | #16 |
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yes it is pretty but hows it going to stand up to the UK weather. lets face facts its built in India.. they dont have the best track record for making stuff.
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21-11-18, 03:51 AM | #17 |
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Time will tell.
I wouldn't dream of buying one for at least two years after release. |
22-11-18, 01:45 PM | #18 |
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30-11-18, 06:21 PM | #19 |
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Re: Enfield Continental GT
Reminds me of my youth, looking at motorcycle books of the day with Z900s, Moto Guzzi Le Mans and Bonnevilles as well as the more racing inspired Yamaha LC and my first bike a Suzuki X5 (with 125 stickers on it.. ). I like it.
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23-12-18, 11:46 PM | #20 |
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Nice first ride review from Australian magazine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vFaZrO3YeM |
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