Proper bikes?

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Proper bikes?

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After months of speculation, Royal Enfield have finally revealed not one, but two new models powered by an all new 650cc parallel twin engine. Those two bikes are the café racer Continental GT and the more upright Interceptor.

The all new engine - which we initially believed to have a capacity of 750cc - features a single piece forged crank with a 270º firing order to give the engine a character and sound more akin to a V-twin. fuel injection is provided by electronic gurus Bosch.
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Nice! The cycleparts look great. The motor too, but for some odd proportions. The cylinder barrel looks to be a bit to the rear of the cases. I presume there's a balance shaft in front of the crank.

The guard over the rear brake MC looks a bit tacky. I'm not sure why they couldn't tuck it out of harm's way to obviate the need for a guard.
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A 270 degree crank? A good start !
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They look bulky and heavy.
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dougie wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:15 am They look bulky and heavy.
And the new Triumphs look even bulkier and are no doubt heavier. Wish Kawasaki would bring back the W.
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Zombie Master wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:36 pm
dougie wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:15 am They look bulky and heavy.
And the new Triumphs look even bulkier and are no doubt heavier. Wish Kawasaki would bring back the W.
Wish I hadn't sold mine. :cry:
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Is the gearbox unit with the engine ?
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Sibbo wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:56 am Is the gearbox unit with the engine ?
Probably, but a good question.
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This is going to be interesting !
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Wobbly wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:38 pm This is going to be interesting !
How? :geek:
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