DILLIGAD Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I asked the wife what she thought of the Royal Enfield. "Is that where the King keeps his chickens?" I'll get me coat. Tandoori ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpb1963 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 A viable alternative seems to be the Stallion 400. There was a thread on TV just a few weeks ago. 120,000 Baht thanks for that - just googled and read about this model. that certainly looks retro and is priced well, not as cool as the enfield but still a simple bike that has some old school about it and priced sensibly as well. i don't get where they think the enfield is worth 3 times as much as this as it is well known that these are still a cheap bike to produce (the enfield) any idea who sells these in thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Anyone for a Hindustan Ambassador, AKA Morris Oxford? Maybe there is a reason they don't sell them here... and the same goes for these cars...... The trouble is that now they have shut down the secondhand import market, this is what we have on offer instead. A mate of mine in the UK bought an old "Enfield" (as it was then) years ago, paid £100 for it, now that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpb1963 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 agree totally - there is no way in the world that the new ones are a 9kUSD proposition, but then I guess there will be the people that don't care what it costs. its a bit like going into town - we went to Paragon few weeks ago in BKK, the number Lambo/Porsche/beemer/benz etc was astounding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkian Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I test rode a Continental GT in India and it was a fun bike but there's no way it's worth 300k+. I'd have to think about it before even paying 200k. Over in India I seem to remember them being cheaper even than that - around 150k THB equivalent. If I was living over there then I'd buy one at that price, but for anything more I'd prefer to build a custom bike of my own (or stretch to a Thruxton). The older carb Bullets are good bikes to ride, but nowhere near the quality of the original British ones (I spent some time this summer on a 1960 350, much better made). I also have an original 250cc Continental GT in bits which my dad bought as a project for me when I was a kid - I really ought to start building it... Interestingly the guy I rented off last time I went to India pays the same price for used carb-era Bullets (I think mine was 2007) as he could pay for brand new EFI ones. Perhaps in his case though it's because the carb ones are more dependable/easily tunable for high altitude in the Himalayas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncearugge Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I test rode a Continental GT in India and it was a fun bike but there's no way it's worth 300k+. I'd have to think about it before even paying 200k. Over in India I seem to remember them being cheaper even than that - around 150k THB equivalent. If I was living over there then I'd buy one at that price, but for anything more I'd prefer to build a custom bike of my own (or stretch to a Thruxton). The older carb Bullets are good bikes to ride, but nowhere near the quality of the original British ones (I spent some time this summer on a 1960 350, much better made). I also have an original 250cc Continental GT in bits which my dad bought as a project for me when I was a kid - I really ought to start building it... Interestingly the guy I rented off last time I went to India pays the same price for used carb-era Bullets (I think mine was 2007) as he could pay for brand new EFI ones. Perhaps in his case though it's because the carb ones are more dependable/easily tunable for high altitude in the Himalayas. Indian prices in the link http://www.zigwheels.com/newbikes/Royal-Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 A viable alternative seems to be the Stallion 400. There was a thread on TV just a few weeks ago. 120,000 Baht thanks for that - just googled and read about this model. that certainly looks retro and is priced well, not as cool as the enfield but still a simple bike that has some old school about it and priced sensibly as well. i don't get where they think the enfield is worth 3 times as much as this as it is well known that these are still a cheap bike to produce (the enfield) any idea who sells these in thailand? In Chiang Mai , Stallions are sold at the Keeway dealer on highway 11, near the junction with Charoen Muang Road , near Macro. This shop is just 1KM North of the Benelli dealer , also on HW 11. The 400,s are due to be on sale , or soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 A viable alternative seems to be the Stallion 400. There was a thread on TV just a few weeks ago. 120,000 Baht thanks for that - just googled and read about this model. that certainly looks retro and is priced well, not as cool as the enfield but still a simple bike that has some old school about it and priced sensibly as well. i don't get where they think the enfield is worth 3 times as much as this as it is well known that these are still a cheap bike to produce (the enfield) any idea who sells these in thailand? In Chiang Mai , Stallions are sold at the Keeway dealer on highway 11, near the junction with Charoen Muang Road , near Macro. This shop is just 1KM North of the Benelli dealer , also on HW 11. The 400,s are due to be on sale , or soon. Do you know if the 400 has the same size frame, or is it bigger?..and is it a two seater or Cafe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I believe they are "full" / farang size 2 seater. Havent seen one in the flesh yet. Search TV or Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpb1963 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 I believe they are "full" / farang size 2 seater. Havent seen one in the flesh yet. Search TV or Google. KTM is a new model coming? i tried to google but the only english page i can seem to find refers to the existing model - do you have a link by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Have re-posted the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thought KTM were pulling out of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Prices just posted on RE Thailand FB page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayRider Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Guess RE is on display at the Motor Expo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBJ Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Images from today's press launch. Edited December 1, 2015 by BBJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
properperson Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 No Sari guards, I see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi850m2 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Cheaper than I thought they would be. Lovely looking bikes but don't think I am willing to take the jump now and get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 By far the most "Retro" of all the retro bikes currently on sale. I've always liked Enfields (inc the Indian made ones) and always will. Hand pinstripe lining of fuel tanks is a dying art, but still done in India. Being a Luddite, i personally prefer the earlier pre FI, seperate engine/gearbox models. But hey, Kudos to the Indians in keeping the name alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Still done on the new Triumphs in Thailand. Mates bike picture attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkian Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 i personally prefer the earlier pre FI, seperate engine/gearbox models. Me too. It's great that they're here, but I wouldn't rush to spend that much on an Indian-made bike. I mean they're ok - I've ridden them in some pretty rough conditions - but they're inevitably nowhere near the build quality of the original ones. I'd rather fork out the extra for one of the new SR400s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guns Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Or fork out a bit more for the new Triumph Street Twin at 390,000 Baht. This way you also get ABS, traction and a slipper clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 LOL. Re pinstripe hand lining of petrol tanks; reminds me of Monty Python's Life of Brian scene with "well, what have the Romans ever given us?". - Apart from Enfield and Triumph, who still lines a tank by hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 LOL. Re pinstripe hand lining of petrol tanks; reminds me of Monty Python's Holy Grail scene with "well, what have the Romans ever given us?". - Apart from Enfield and Triumph, who still lines a tank by hand... Well not a tank and not even a bike, but Rolls Royce have one guy that does the pin stripes by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) I wouldn't mind owning a 500 Bullet in British Racing Green. A friend had one (Indian made) in the Middle East. Personally I thought the build was fine for the price and he was certainly happy with it. He did take his time breaking it in and had no issues with it that I'm aware of. Edited December 4, 2015 by Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Correction/Edit, re my post above. Should have read "Life Of Brian", not "Holy Grail". Apologies to all Monty P afficionados. Naughty boy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Correction/Edit, re my post above. Should have read "Life Of Brian", not "Holy Grail". Apologies to all Monty P afficionados. Naughty boy... Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I rode a mini bullet across from India through europe many years ago. interestingly at that time enfields were popular in Germany as they were one of the few bikes that could be legally fitted with a sidecar there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) An Enfield with a sidecar, that is a huge people carrier. 15 seater in India, 30 with a roof. Edited December 5, 2015 by AllanB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 An Enfield with a sidecar, that is a huge people carrier. 15 seater in India, 30 with a roof. I got a motorcycle licence in Madras. This was in 1980. i had been told at the auto club i would be asked 2 questions. they were right.... How many people can ride on a motorbike? where does the passenger ride? I gave them the correct answer and then asked them why the dealer when i bought my bike told me 8 could ride on it. They all burst out laughing and when they had recovered told me that because they had no answer for that i could get my licence wihout the road test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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