I have had motorcycles all my life, since I passed my test in 1965 on a Lambretta LD150. Since then I've had Triumphs. Nortons, Hondas, Royal Enfields, a Kawasaki, and a BMW. I still have the BMW.
My main two wheeler now is my Suzuki Address 110. Maybe it's because I have always had bigger bikes, that I keep looking at other bikes that I would like. The Royal Enfield Hunter is the main contender.
But, I don't know why! I keep reading glowing reports of the Hunter but when I analyse them I can't help comparing it to my wee Suzuki scooter.
- Owners say it is light. But the Suzuki is a little over half of it's weight (98Kg vs 181Kg)
- Owners say it is frugal. But the Suzuki is even more so (110mpg vs 85mpg)
- Owners say is is most comfortable between 45, and 55mph. This is the Suzuki's cruising speed too.
- Owner say it can manage 70mph. OK, the Suzuki is really only good for 60mph.
- The Hunter has no luggage space as standard. The Suzuki has a big under seat storage space, and comes with a rack which takes my 45 litre topbox (which I have had for decades). It can also carry bags on the footplate.
I don't think a Royal Enfield Huntr is going to make it into my garage.
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