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Title: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: twowheeladdict on May 31, 2020, 09:01:59 AM
if they only make it.  I have read that the 500cc line is being discontinued, so maybe.


(https://i.ibb.co/FqP7n1c/650cc-classic-concept.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FqP7n1c)
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: larrys on May 31, 2020, 09:15:41 AM
Retro-bobber?
Larry
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: ohiorider on May 31, 2020, 10:06:15 AM
I'd read they 'might' be designing a 650 twin version of the Himalayan.  That might be an interesting bike, if it happens.
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: twowheeladdict on May 31, 2020, 11:54:11 AM
I'd read they 'might' be designing a 650 twin version of the Himalayan.  That might be an interesting bike, if it happens.

If it loses the tractor like pull of the Himalayan I will not be interested in it.  It would be good for the "street" adventure riders. 
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: twowheeladdict on May 31, 2020, 11:59:59 AM
Retro-bobber?
Larry

Not a bobber.  The fenders are not Bobbed.

Here is the Classic 500 it is styled after.


(https://i.ibb.co/zNWdgvX/classic-500.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zNWdgvX)
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: Dirk_S on May 31, 2020, 12:07:16 PM
My friend owns a Bullet and swears they’re going to make a 650 twin Classic. I’m heavily doubting this—I wish a 650 twin would fit in that frame, but methinks the chassis wouldn’t bear it. That means it either stays in the current 650 frame and they simply due another Interceptor/Continental variant, losing any old school thumper feel along with no solo saddle, or a new frame would be made/modified. In wit heR case I don’t see the “Classic” moniker being utilized, because there would hardly be anything Classic about a new parallel twin in a new frame. Maybe if they just stick that ol’ headlight bucket on and leave some of the bolts loose so you have to stop along the highway to tighten things up, they’ll retain enough pseudo-cred to using the name.
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: JJ on May 31, 2020, 12:20:34 PM
I like the looks of this "Trials 500." :thumb: :cool: :wink: :smiley:


(https://i.ibb.co/xjZvbVS/Screen-Shot-2020-05-31-at-10-19-21-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/xjZvbVS)
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: Siamese on May 31, 2020, 01:51:14 PM
Hmmmm.  It puts the un in gainly. 
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: JJ on May 31, 2020, 02:09:29 PM
Hmmmm.  It puts the un in gainly.

Oh, c'mon now...that new RE Trials 500 is not THAT bad...but I like this vintage 500 THUMPER better!! :thumb: :wink:


(https://i.ibb.co/nbn359F/Screen-Shot-2020-05-31-at-12-07-28-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/nbn359F)


Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: timonbik on May 31, 2020, 02:14:24 PM
I like the looks of this "Trials 500." :thumb: :cool: :wink: :smiley:


(https://i.ibb.co/xjZvbVS/Screen-Shot-2020-05-31-at-10-19-21-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/xjZvbVS)

I agree, finally a Bullet worth buying but unfortunately they are sold out of the Trials edition everywhere I have checked and this is supposed to be the last year for the 500.  Hopefully they will reconsider.
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: twowheeladdict on May 31, 2020, 08:55:49 PM
I like the looks of this "Trials 500." :thumb: :cool: :wink: :smiley:


(https://i.ibb.co/xjZvbVS/Screen-Shot-2020-05-31-at-10-19-21-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/xjZvbVS)


I want one, but my local dealer will only order it prepaid,  and I need a test ride first.  I let my 1975 trials bike go and this this would fill that void but be street legal.
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: JJ on June 01, 2020, 07:48:19 AM
I agree, finally a Bullet worth buying but unfortunately they are sold out of the Trials edition everywhere I have checked and this is supposed to be the last year for the 500.  Hopefully they will reconsider.

GO AZ Motorcycles in Scottsdale, AZ has one in inventory!! :thumb: :cool:


(https://i.ibb.co/LgjjNLR/Screen-Shot-2020-06-01-at-5-46-40-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/LgjjNLR)


Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: Siamese on June 02, 2020, 08:04:22 AM
Oh, c'mon now...that new RE Trials 500 is not THAT bad...but I like this vintage 500 THUMPER better!! :thumb: :wink:


(https://i.ibb.co/nbn359F/Screen-Shot-2020-05-31-at-12-07-28-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/nbn359F)


AGREED!
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: JJ on June 02, 2020, 09:16:31 AM
Now at $4200...and still, with 3 days to go!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :shocked:


(https://i.ibb.co/HBgz9DK/Screen-Shot-2020-06-02-at-7-14-33-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/HBgz9DK)


Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: grebmrof on June 02, 2020, 11:37:45 AM
I agree, finally a Bullet worth buying but unfortunately they are sold out of the Trials edition everywhere I have checked and this is supposed to be the last year for the 500.  Hopefully they will reconsider.

Check out the BMW/RE dealer in Aurora, OH and the Triumph/Yamaha/RE dealer in Warren, OH (they had a used one there a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: twowheeladdict on June 02, 2020, 12:00:57 PM
Check out the BMW/RE dealer in Aurora, OH and the Triumph/Yamaha/RE dealer in Warren, OH (they had a used one there a few weeks ago.

Wow.  That model just came out.  I guess someone learned the hard way.  Probably no test rides available. 
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: JJ on June 04, 2020, 10:02:52 AM
Modern and vintage "Dual-Sport" bikes are bringing  $$$ TOP DOLLAR $$$ these days! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:

(...just sayin') :wink: :cool:


(https://i.ibb.co/61nLwRP/Screen-Shot-2020-06-04-at-8-00-45-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/61nLwRP)

(https://i.ibb.co/JvbDy1x/Screen-Shot-2020-06-04-at-8-00-33-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/JvbDy1x)

(https://i.ibb.co/tXsj0Mk/Screen-Shot-2020-06-04-at-8-00-05-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/tXsj0Mk)

(https://i.ibb.co/xH30VwF/Screen-Shot-2020-06-04-at-7-59-54-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/xH30VwF)

(https://i.ibb.co/C0tjwJx/Screen-Shot-2020-06-04-at-7-59-37-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/C0tjwJx)
Title: Re: Now this is a RE 650 I could be tempted by...
Post by: twowheeladdict on June 04, 2020, 11:31:23 AM
Modern and vintage "Dual-Sport" bikes are bringing  $$$ TOP DOLLAR $$$ these days! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:

(...just sayin') :wink: :cool:


Bought my '93 Honda XR250L in '09 for $600.  Rode it, dropped it, had fun with it.  Changed the oil.  Sold it in '12 for $1100.  Guy got tired of kick starting it and got $1200 trade in value on a new electric start 250cc dual sport. 

Of course, if I still had every bike I have ever owned, all but the ones from 6 years ago until now could be sold for as much if not more than what I paid for them, mostly due to the costs of bikes today.