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Here's my 2014 Royal Enfield Classic 500. Slow as all get out, but fun to ride!
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Lovely! They've really cracked it with this one, IMO. I don't care about performance, as long as it's efficient and looks good.... If I had the time and money to run a bike (unlikely, in central London, this side of the big lottery win...), I'd be looking at one of these. Maybe also a BSA Bantam for genuine vintage, and an early 70s Honda 350 for something with that vaguely British look, which I'd be happy to park anywhere.
The C500 is a real step up from the older spec, while still retaining that beautiful, period look to it....
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks.
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. Here's my 2014 Royal Enfield Classic 500. Slow as all get out, but fun to ride!
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I have finally discovered that it's not what you ride, but the fact that you do ride that's important.
Gareth
After 45 years of riding various bikes, ending with a few Beemers, I became quite ill a few years ago. A rare lung disease and duff legs and balance. I couldn't handle the weight of the Beemers any more but I still wanted to ride. So, I went out and bought a brand new one of these!
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Haven't had so much fun in years! It's a 2015 Honda PCX 125. First bike I've ridden with the elastic band gearbox/transmission! Surprisingly fast for a 125 too. Does around 65 flat out which is plenty fast enough for me as I spend most of my riding time on narrow, twisty country lanes with tractors round each blind bend!
If you'd told me a few years ago that I'd be riding a scooter I'd have laughed in your face!
I have finally discovered that it's not what you ride, but the fact that you do ride that's important.
Gareth
After 45 years of riding various bikes, ending with a few Beemers, I became quite ill a few years ago. A rare lung disease and duff legs and balance. I couldn't handle the weight of the Beemers any more but I still wanted to ride. So, I went out and bought a brand new one of these!
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Haven't had so much fun in years! It's a 2015 Honda PCX 125. First bike I've ridden with the elastic band gearbox/transmission! Surprisingly fast for a 125 too. Does around 65 flat out which is plenty fast enough for me as I spend most of my riding time on narrow, twisty country lanes with tractors round each blind bend!
If you'd told me a few years ago that I'd be riding a scooter I'd have laughed in your face!
I have finally discovered that it's not what you ride, but the fact that you do ride that's important.
Gareth