I'm thinking about changing one of my girlfriends

[Nasher]

I have a Suzuki GSX-R 1000R, a Royal Enfield Continental GT535 plus a couple of classic racing motorcycles

It's the Enfield I'm thinking of changing

I use her for blatting around the local lanes, trips to biker cafes and the odd bit of shopping. It's a brilliant bit of kit and I love her dearly

But, it's a bit of a handful getting her in & out of the moho - she's a bit heavy

I would prefer to just add another bike to my collection, but space is limited, so I am looking for ideas as to what to replace her with

Suggestions please for a bike that is:

Lightish weight

Same performance as Enfield (they claim 32bhp, but I think they measure it at the spark plug!) it tops out at about 85mph, cruises at 70 & easily keeps pace with traffic

Classic or modern

Reasonable seat height (I've got short legs) - no monkey bikes, I've had plenty

Petrol engine (electric is the future, but not just yet + they're too heavy at the moment)

I know I'm old fashioned (and old) but I still like sports bikes (and despite my advancing years I can still manage 350 mile days on the Gixer)

It would be good if it was possible to adapt the gear change to 'race shift'

Budget around 5 grand - flexible

Amusing and irrelevant replies expected, as well as some good ideas - but if anyone suggests a sco... scoo... scoo... I can't say that word - they will go on my ignore list - this has been posted in the 'Motorcycle and Motorhome' section

Thanks in advance for your help

 

[Stealaway]

RD (ypvs) 350 for around that money and are still appreciating.

 

[SuperMike]

Whose the lady in the picture, for I would certainly keep her and dump the bike.

 

[bigtree]

KTM Duke 390 if you want modern.

 

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[kevenh]

Stay with Royal Enfield but get a flying flea.
It will take up less space and weigh a lot less than your current Enfield.

If you can, get one without the fuel tank mounted gear stick

 

[Nasher]

Whose the lady in the picture, for I would certainly keep her and dump the bike.

You do know it's possible to have both??

 

[Nanniemate]

You do know it's possible to have both??

The lady looks very familiar was I in school with your daughter .....................

 

[bigtwin]

KTM 790 Duke?

Ian

 

[bigtwin]

Any of the <Broken link removed> range.

Ian

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[Nasher]

Any of the <Broken link removed> range.

Ian

Thanks for the suggestion, but they're as heavy has the Enfield and not nearly as cool

 

[Nasher]

KTM Duke 390 if you want modern.

Thanks, it's on the list

 

[Podney]

If I were you I’d get another one,about the same age but brunette. Keep the one in the photo too.

 

[Nasher]

RD (ypvs) 350 for around that money and are still appreciating.

I'm just completing a 2 stroke yamaha TZ race bike restoration, so not sure, but a good suggestion

 

[Stealaway]

I raced three of them over a 5 year period in the early 80's. All 350 and I loved them. I still specialise in two strokes especially Yamaha's. Great bike but a bit ....err .....Tricky? on the road

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[Nasher]

I raced three of them over a 5 year period in the early 80's. All 350 and I loved them. I still specialise in two strokes especially Yamaha's. Great bike but a bit ....err .....Tricky? on the road

Yep, my riding style is still 'hunched over the front' due to spending many years on TZ 350's and needing to get the front down

My favourite is still the A model with the twin shocks - that's what I'm restoring

I also like the original aircooled, but the LC's whilst being a brilliant bike to ride was (IMHO) one of the ugliest bikes Yamaha have ever produced - each to their own, I have friends who think they look beautiful

 

[Stealaway]

Wot even the Bounty Bar?????? Peasant!!!

 

[Stealaway]

Yep, my riding style is still 'hunched over the front' due to spending many years on TZ 350's and needing to get the front down

My favourite is still the A model with the twin shocks - that's what I'm restoring

I also like the original aircooled, but the LC's whilst being a brilliant bike to ride was (IMHO) one of the ugliest bikes Yamaha have ever produced - each to their own, I have friends who think they look beautiful

I started with a C. I was fastest on the E . The G was the faster bike, I just couldn't ride it.

 

[bigtree]

This is a hoot but maybe more power than you want, this is my wife’s bike and I have the 790.

 

[Nasher]

Wot even the Bounty Bar?????? Peasant!!!

Do you mean the 'Mars bar'

Horrible looking thing.......

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[Nasher]

I started with a C. I was fastest on the E . The G was the faster bike, I just couldn't ride it.

I've had the YR5 x 2, RD A, RD B, TD3 & TZ A - loved them all

(most of the others reading this will think we're talking gibberish )

 

[The Coops]

Na blow the lot on a Mclaren or an Aston Martin and then get a real girl attachment with genuine blonde hair ! ( Only joking ditch the Royal oilfield )

 

[Nasher]

This is a hoot but maybe more power than you want, this is my wife’s bike and I have the 790. View attachment 402266

Nice bike, but the 390 is probably a better bike for what I want it for

If I want fast, I've got this 202bhp cutie:

 

[XxAnthxX]

Wot even the Bounty Bar?????? Peasant!!!

Do you mean the 'Mars bar'

Other chocolate bars available........

 

[bigtree]

The 690 isn’t fast like that missile, what it is is 100% fun on two wheels. 74 hp big single.

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[Stealaway]

Other chocolate bars available........

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There you go Beautiful

 

[XxAnthxX]

400cc Ducati Scrambler Sixty2.......light, docile, comfortable and different...quite a few to choose from too.

oh.....and short in the leg......

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[Nasher]

Na blow the lot on a Mclaren or an Aston Martin and then get a real girl attachment with genuine blonde hair ! ( Only joking ditch the Royal oilfield )

I don't need a fancy car to pull women, I've got my natural good looks, charm & modesty

On a serious note, the Enfield hasn't missed a beat in 4 years and doesn't leak, Harris brothers designed the frame, so it handles ok

 

[XxAnthxX]

On a serious note, the Enfield hasn't missed a beat in 4 years and doesn't leak, Harris brothers designed the frame, so it handles ok

Sounds like you’ve just convinced yourself of what you should do.....

 

[Nasher]

400cc Ducati Scrambler Sixty2.......light, docile, comfortable and different...quite a few to choose from too.

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oh.....and short in the leg......

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Those Ducatis look nice, but they are very heavy - Enfield territory without the cool

Sounds like you’ve just convinced yourself of what you should do.....

Yep, I might have to keep her......... or build a big garage and buy a few more bikes

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