b1pig
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I know... Mustang forum... but I have to share.
Last weekend, I accompanied a friend of mine as he trailered his Ducati to the dealership for them to do a service. There was an anterior motive, in that he had keen interest in the new Desert X. Long story short, he requested and was granted a demo ride on the Desert X. The cool folks at the dealership offered me an opportunity that I could not refuse, which was to demo whatever they had on the showroom floor while their sales manager was escorting the demo ride to my buddy and another guy. I passed over expensive Ducati and BMW bikes and rode a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Man, I was impressed. First RE I've ever rode. I have to say, at that price point, that's an amazing machine! Smooth shifts, smooth engine, torque down low, pulls from practically off-idle with no bucking, thumpy exhaust note, comfortable riding position, great cornering maners... and most of all it just felt right. No ill tendencies. If you've ever ridden a "new" bike and searched for where the clutch engages, had trouble finding neutral, felt balance issues coming to a stop... you'll know what I mean. This had NONE of that.
Other companies should take notice. They know how to build a bike. I hate not being in the market. i'd have bought it on the spot. I think I found my next bike to add to the stable.
Last weekend, I accompanied a friend of mine as he trailered his Ducati to the dealership for them to do a service. There was an anterior motive, in that he had keen interest in the new Desert X. Long story short, he requested and was granted a demo ride on the Desert X. The cool folks at the dealership offered me an opportunity that I could not refuse, which was to demo whatever they had on the showroom floor while their sales manager was escorting the demo ride to my buddy and another guy. I passed over expensive Ducati and BMW bikes and rode a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Man, I was impressed. First RE I've ever rode. I have to say, at that price point, that's an amazing machine! Smooth shifts, smooth engine, torque down low, pulls from practically off-idle with no bucking, thumpy exhaust note, comfortable riding position, great cornering maners... and most of all it just felt right. No ill tendencies. If you've ever ridden a "new" bike and searched for where the clutch engages, had trouble finding neutral, felt balance issues coming to a stop... you'll know what I mean. This had NONE of that.
Other companies should take notice. They know how to build a bike. I hate not being in the market. i'd have bought it on the spot. I think I found my next bike to add to the stable.
