Posted on 09/01/2015 11:26:57 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
What ever happened to the old “Wizzer’ bikes?
I saw one the other day. I think they are back in production.
I want one.
I want one.
C’mon, it’s “old school”.
I had one that looked almost exactly like that, only it was a thumper. A 1951 Indian Brave (Royal Enfield) Glad to see it lives on.
Yeah...but you'd "be cool" as the meatwagon scraped you up.
It ain’t a Harley!
My only encounter with an RE was at a local weekly car show.
The owner was waiting for a friend with a trailer to haul it back home. It looked cool in the parking lot, though. A sixties throwback (in more ways than one).
They are trying to revive the Indian motorcycle brand too. I looked at the of their bikes. They have that retro look, but in Indian’s case, it is still ugly. They also seemed overpriced. I like the style of the Triumph bikes, but they are not American.
Both!
Indian's been back for a couple years, now. Polaris builds 'em.
Maybe. Just noticed them in the last year. I don’t get the impression they’re making much of a splash.
dear norton,
I remember the Norton commando well.
I do remember a Triumph bike that was a one-banger with a kickstarter ... ouch.
The 883 Sportsters were a ticket for a long time, and many of them became choppers, back then.
I would think, if they intend to market towards female riders of their first bikes, an electric starter, but with the kickstart as a backup, might be their intention.
Dad was a 50’s biker, so I was well schooled before i became of age, to get one.
With less than 1,000 motorcycles sold in the U.S. last year…
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With fewer than 1,000 motorcycles sold in the U.S. last year…
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Never heard of those. Did a quick search and see parallels, though. LOL.
Go for it! Your slot on SharkTank awaits. Or do crowdfunding. Help make America great again.
Looks like the old Triumph...
I like the retro look but I am old...lol
The problem I see with their going after the niche market is the on-set of rider fatigue. These smaller bikes might be good for the occasional 50-100 mile jaunt or down to the local tavern for a beer but for the warrior that wants to ride 300-500 miles a day these riders will be constantly wanting to stop. Even riding a softtail over 150 mile can be take its toll. The stock seat on my Springer (FXFSTI) was horrible and my legs and tail bone would be numb after 50 miles. The guys on the big cruiser had their feet up, stereo blasting and cruise control set and I would be digging my bike out of my butt and throttle hand would be swolled up. I bought a big 16 inch saddle and I could ride all day after that especially if I was loaded down with gear.
RE now has electric starters
My brother and I had planned on riding though the Himalaya on Enfields.
Try riding a Harley street bike off road at altitude.
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