Royal Enfields

[jpb1963]

Hi Does anyone know if these are available anywhere in Thailand? did the google search thing and it looks like they were going to start but it didn't get off the ground

[DILLIGAD]

I remember 2 instances when there we're arrangements to start importing them to Thailand BUT they never happened.

Strangely enough, however, I heard from a good (Thai) biker friend yesterday that there is another rumour that they are to be imported (again) at the end of the year. This info was on a thai language forum, I was told.

IF I find any facts,I'll post here. I'd love a Conti GT for ' pottering around town'

[jpb1963]

yeah same - mate of mine did a bike tour recently through Nepal and they were on enfields reckoned it was awesome.

they are pretty cool and hold true to the whole old school thing

[FireMedic]

They are coming in December....being distributed by the big Ducati shop during the MotoExpo. I will try to find a link for it. DON'T believe a Facebook link for RE in Thailand....its a huge fake.

https://www.facebook.com/monsterclubthai?fref=nf

Scroll down to the post on 10/15/2015. So pretty much will be from the Thonglor Ducati shop.....so I have a feeling we will get Ducati Shop in Thonglor prices and not real RE prices. I expect them to be double or triple priced.

[jpb1963]

paying a premium for a ducati is par for the course, I have been buying and riding ducati's for 30years now not sure how much of a premium they could expect to charge for a 50 year old bike design - nostalgia can ony stretch so far I would think.

I know in Oz they are selling for about 8-10k depending on model which is getting up there considering what these things actually cost which from memory is about 3k oz $.

still be interesting to see when // if it happens.

[Garry]

Thai info (13 oCT 2015): http://www.motonaked.com/news/motorcycle-news/20151015/royal-enfield/
Cliff notes translation:

ROYAL ENFIELD TO THAILAND FOR SURE !! LAUNCHED AND AVAILABLE LATE THIS YEAR

[4u2mad]

It would make my day if they were available here. As for an old design, not the new generation, all new as I understand. I'm back in the UK with SWMBO at the mo, 2 x '50's 500cc Red Hunters. She enjoys it so much, I now have to build her a 350cc!

[Mudcrab]

Whats a SWMBO......hard to start..old school?...have to tickle first? Nice to ride?

[Crossy]

Whats a SWMBO......hard to start..old school?...have to tickle first? Nice to ride?

Sounds like mine

[jpb1963]

sweet sounds promising

yeah and what does SWMBO mean cuz stuffed if I can figure it out..

[jpb1963]

looking at the link I cant find a translate button but I did see 320,000THB for the Continental GT - that is stupid expensive even dearer than what they are charging in oz - bit disappointing, nostalgia cant stretch that far 220/250 would have been more realistic, have to wait and see I guess

[carter1882]

Maybe possible to drive one back from ndia soon!

[wangsuda]

SWMBO - She Who Must Be Obeyed

[DILLIGAD]

looking at the link I cant find a translate button but I did see 320,000THB for the Continental GT - that is stupid expensive even dearer than what they are charging in oz - bit disappointing, nostalgia cant stretch that far 220/250 would have been more realistic, have to wait and see I guess

Agree, that's a disappointing price.

[jpb1963]

Maybe possible to drive one back from ndia soon!

how - your then up against the licensing issue as in you cannot bring second hand bikes into thailand (as i understand the situation to be)

[jpb1963]

SWMBO - She Who Must Be Obeyed

ah right - the handbrake

[Gandtee]

SWMBO - She Who Must Be Obeyed

Are you man or mouse? Pass the cheese please

[gerry123]

sweet sounds promising

yeah and what does SWMBO mean cuz stuffed if I can figure it out..

A Way with Words | SWMBO

www.waywordradio.org/swmbo/

Jul 2, 2004 - SWMBO n. a woman in authority; a wife. Editorial Note: Usually jocular. Etymological Note: she who must be obeyed. The information in the ...

[Lokie]

Two years ago I nearly bought the Royal Enfield Classic in UK (it was then the one with the bells & whistles in the line up) retail price was £5500. It looked great and the engines are now thier own new developed units, upped CC with increased HP. The only thing that stopped me in the end was everyone who knew someone who had one said after two years they were falling apart and the metal work was really low quality so not a good combo in British climate...

I ended up paying an extra £2k and got a Triumph Bonneville T100A2 - two years later, no issues, looks as good as day it rolled out of dealers and puts a smile on my face every time I ride it, this is a twin FI 865cc. The Enfields look great IMO and maybe in the Thai climate they will be a better proposition...

[ozyjon]

The Enfields are built in India from an original UK bike,

is that the story? They look great when they are new but

like the custom chopper i imported to Oz from China, the

first 2 years it sparkled after that the chrome started to

rust even though it was garaged and covered with

blankets all the time, i worry the India bikes will be the same.

Saw an ad for one in Portugal, where i am right now for

€4000 euros, not many of them around compared to

millions of Harley's, don't know why that is.

[oncearugge]

The Enfields are built in India from an original UK bike,

is that the story? They look great when they are new but

like the custom chopper i imported to Oz from China, the

first 2 years it sparkled after that the chrome started to

rust even though it was garaged and covered with

blankets all the time, i worry the India bikes will be the same.

Saw an ad for one in Portugal, where i am right now for

€4000 euros, not many of them around compared to

millions of Harley's, don't know why that is.

Enfields (at least "old" models) where solid reliable bikes.

I once rode an Enfield from Goa to Thiruvananthapuram in the far South of India

Not a single problem not even a puncture.

900+ Km

[AllanB]

I think someone lost the plot here with a price tag of 320,000 baht, especially when I just looked at a Kawasaki Vulcan 650 at 280,000.

The Enfield is a cheap bike in India, it is easy to fix by all the locals because they have had it around since WW2, but here...why would you do that?

I am sure there are places in Bangkok where, for a small fee they will beat the living daylights out of you, if it is nostalgia you are after.

[papa al]

I think someone lost the plot here with a price tag of 320,000 baht, especially when I just looked at a Kawasaki Vulcan 650 at 280,000.

The Enfield is a cheap bike in India, it is easy to fix by all the locals because they have had it around since WW2, but here...why would you do that?

I am sure there are places in Bangkok where, for a small fee they will beat the living daylights out of you, if it is nostalgia you are after.

nostalgia = getting beat up?

Have you been drinking so early in the day?

I worry about you.

[AllanB]

I think someone lost the plot here with a price tag of 320,000 baht, especially when I just looked at a Kawasaki Vulcan 650 at 280,000.

The Enfield is a cheap bike in India, it is easy to fix by all the locals because they have had it around since WW2, but here...why would you do that?

I am sure there are places in Bangkok where, for a small fee they will beat the living daylights out of you, if it is nostalgia you are after.

nostalgia = getting beat up?

Have you been drinking so early in the day?

I worry about you.

You must be a Yank if you haven't heard of the Mods and Rockers of the sixties........

Plus getting beaten up is preferable to paying 320k for an Indian take away.

[papa al]

Very worried.

[DILLIGAD]

Wonder if they will bring the soon to be released (and completely new) Himalayan adventure bike here too?

[Hannuman]

They have been available here in Malaysia ,Penang and KL ,for a couple of years or more ,again at a price.

Standard of finish and quality of fastenings leaves a little to be desired .

Somwehat disappointing, if not underwhelming !

However they are but a third world evocation so one cannot expect a Brough Superior Replica standard of finish

[jpb1963]

gonna keep my hard earned and put it towards beer instead, shame but there is no way going to pay 320k for one, would rather buy another ducati.

[ktm jeff]

A viable alternative seems to be the Stallion 400. There was a thread on TV just a few weeks ago. 120,000 Baht

[apetley]

I asked the wife what she thought of the Royal Enfield.

"Is that where the King keeps his chickens?"

I'll get me coat.