tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943715898894235198.post5998700010388024172..comments2024-03-17T22:19:41.276-04:00Comments on RoyalEnfields.com: Royal Enfield's new Interceptor and Continental unveiledDavid Blascohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14506975186222681171noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943715898894235198.post-72601377571697318162017-11-11T16:44:12.208-05:002017-11-11T16:44:12.208-05:00I have to agree with our crusty old Major - having...I have to agree with our crusty old Major - having had experience trying to coax my Classic 500 up to highway speed here in the USA, I too was hoping to see somewhere around 750cc and perhaps 60HP. But wait! Do I spy enough clearance under the gas tank for a stroked version of the 650??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943715898894235198.post-34492279975703521422017-11-08T08:53:52.176-05:002017-11-08T08:53:52.176-05:00Wish we had a dealer here, but unfortunately, Lubb...Wish we had a dealer here, but unfortunately, Lubbock, TX seems to be Harleyland. We had a dealer until recently, he was poorly located and it's so HD lopsided that even the other motorcycles have a hard time competing here. But when you watch bikes on the road it is always pleasant to see something other than a Harley. Glad to see the Interceptor, I think I need to saving my money now and twnormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621525177013799653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943715898894235198.post-75988881090410078032017-11-08T07:58:27.067-05:002017-11-08T07:58:27.067-05:00If I had one of these 3rd Gen Interceptors, the fi...If I had one of these 3rd Gen Interceptors, the first thing I'd do is fit the 60's style Inter seat on it.The factory seat looks awfully thin, therefore probably uncomfortable for long rides.<br />Hopefully, H's will come to the rescue with lots of aftermarket kit !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943715898894235198.post-18001645148412949202017-11-08T02:46:57.764-05:002017-11-08T02:46:57.764-05:00Interesting justification by Lal on the engine dis...Interesting justification by Lal on the engine displacement.As a Classic 500 owner,was looking forward to a 750cc and rumours of it were flying thick and fast,what with stealthy test riders being caught on youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwyj_oXYEc) etc.<br />And,finally when it does get to see the dawn of the day,it's a 100cc less;the justification that pre-existing RE owners and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942989843133505903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943715898894235198.post-40125872451705135302017-11-08T01:02:26.623-05:002017-11-08T01:02:26.623-05:00This way, from a classic, RE became modern classic...This way, from a classic, RE became modern classic with an engine without the British classic character of a long stroke. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943715898894235198.post-84450737476985717402017-11-07T18:52:01.344-05:002017-11-07T18:52:01.344-05:00Major, thank you for not objecting that I referred...Major, thank you for not objecting that I referred to you as an elderly cad, bigot and ne'er-do-well. Your observations on motor vehicles (and bosoms) are always welcome here.David Blascohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506975186222681171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943715898894235198.post-26260845372214951992017-11-07T18:00:11.891-05:002017-11-07T18:00:11.891-05:00Well Blasco , poor old Bunty is going to need an o...Well Blasco , poor old Bunty is going to need an ocean to drown his sorrows - 'deed so . 47 hp ! Double would have been sufficient -by gad ! A Harris frame raised the expectations of a worthy engine, the lump looks strong and ripe for tuning so mebbe all is not gloomy .<br />Royal Enfield thou art a cruel mistress to tempt a chap so ! <br />47 hp ! <br />Enough for a Bland Tourer and an Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943715898894235198.post-71355998185731425102017-11-07T12:31:26.761-05:002017-11-07T12:31:26.761-05:00The interceptor got re-birth nice. Hoping to find ...The interceptor got re-birth nice. Hoping to find its legacy (in all dimensions) with the modern touch. Waiting to hear it. Thanks for bringing its summary first.Sreenoreply@blogger.com