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Post by wheelbender6 on Nov 9, 2015 21:00:30 GMT -5
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Post by Paladin on Nov 9, 2015 22:42:32 GMT -5
Twelve years ago I would have had one. I would have one today if I could swing a leg over the saddle.
Had a new Suzuki GS450E in 1982, basically the same middleweight that I took from L.A. to Seattle and back.
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Post by rockynv on Nov 9, 2015 23:34:03 GMT -5
I am sorry but I don't get the point of 400cc motorcycles that are about as fast as my 250cc scooter. The Enfield Bullet B5 is about the same MSRP and has twice the torque and similar fuel economy with equal the warranty. Yes its a 500 cc Thumper and not a 400 cc Twin but that eliminates complexity too. I found the Bullet with the slightly higher seat a good fit and easy to balance despite my bad knees even though it weighs slightly more and I can get a leg over as long as it only has side cases and no top case or tall passenger back rest.  It will be interesting to see how they really compare on the road. |
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Post by cyborg on Nov 10, 2015 0:07:03 GMT -5
Papa likes!!!!!!!!!
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Post by cyborg on Nov 10, 2015 9:53:28 GMT -5
it looks nice i wouldn't mind having one
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Post by wheelbender6 on Nov 10, 2015 11:28:16 GMT -5
The 400cc engine is a single, with dual exhaust ports, Rocky. Similar to the old Honda XL 500 dual sport. I thought it was a twin until somebody on modernbuddy.Com corrected me.
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Post by urbanmadness on Nov 10, 2015 11:50:09 GMT -5
I am sorry but I don't get the point of 400cc motorcycles that are about as fast as my 250cc scooter. The Enfield Bullet B5 is about the same MSRP and has twice the torque and similar fuel economy with equal the warranty. Yes its a 500 cc Thumper and not a 400 cc Twin but that eliminates complexity too. I found the Bullet with the slightly higher seat a good fit and easy to balance despite my bad knees even though it weighs slightly more and I can get a leg over as long as it only has side cases and no top case or tall passenger back rest. It will be interesting to see how they really compare on the road. They Royal En-field is also fuel injected...  I've seen the bike in person, and they are NICE! My local Scooter dealership carries them. They also have a 550cc. Looks like the build quality is pretty decent too. I can't wait until they hit the used market and I can get one cheap! |
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Post by rockynv on Nov 10, 2015 12:29:22 GMT -5
The 400cc engine is a single, with dual exhaust ports, Rocky. Similar to the old Honda XL 500 dual sport. I thought it was a twin until somebody on modernbuddy.Com corrected me. Oh. Did they split the 4 valve head into two exhaust planes or are they common? |
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Post by cyborg on Nov 10, 2015 15:15:38 GMT -5
Just contacted Genuine,,to see about the release date,,,should hear today or tomorrow
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Post by wheelbender6 on Nov 10, 2015 21:37:15 GMT -5
I believe there is a separate exhaust port for each of the two exhaust valves, Rocky. -I like the Enfield Bullets too, urbanmadness, especially the Desert Storm version.  |
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Post by rockynv on Nov 11, 2015 12:49:11 GMT -5
I was actually at the dealership to try out the Scout:  |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Nov 11, 2015 20:23:36 GMT -5
The Scout is awesome with that fantastic power to weight ratio and great looks. Its just way more bike than I need (and I'm out of space in the garage).
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Post by cyborg on Nov 11, 2015 22:20:07 GMT -5
Well I have to add some more bad news to us poor misguided slobs living in cali,,no carb certs for the g400,,, no anticipated release date ( late 2016 at best),,, massive drag for me,,,I really like this bike,,,,( borderline love),,,,,,,  |
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Post by rockynv on Nov 11, 2015 23:58:22 GMT -5
The Scout is awesome with that fantastic power to weight ratio and great looks. Its just way more bike than I need (and I'm out of space in the garage). The Bullet was a better fit for me. I was playing Goldilocks and wish I had more time since the Indian Dealership said I met their criteria to be allowed test rides. 60 year old rider with over 40 years riding experience, a current MSF Riders Cert and no tickets. The bike I really want to get ahold of is the Aprilia Mana 850 GT but they stopped bringing them into the USA unfortunately. They are very comfortable with a good seat height for me and now that they have the errors in the service manual corrected (bad translation from Italian to English turned a statement on the need to lubricate the CVT actuator into the opposite causing problems for some). Probably one of the nicest Sport Touring bikes made with the emphasis on Touring and totally under appreciated so we only see this engine in the USA in John Deer's high performance Gator: |
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Post by Paladin on Nov 12, 2015 0:27:43 GMT -5
Well I have to add some more bad news to us poor misguided slobs living in cali,,no carb certs for the g400,,, no anticipated release date ( late 2016 at best),,, massive drag for me,,,I really like this bike,,,,( borderline love),,,,,,, You can buy a bike and ride it to Arizona. Go to the Genuine Motorcycle dealer with your bike and a sledge hammer and destroy the bike. You can then buy the G400C and ride it home and register it in California. www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy&urile=wcm:path:/dmv_content_en/dmv/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr29"There are a few exemptions to the law. As a California resident, you may be able to register a 49-state vehicle if it was: ... Purchased to replace your California-registered vehicle that was destroyed or made inoperative beyond reasonable repair while you were using the vehicle out of state...." |
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