niks_devil666

lol , now I know that I have got your attention I wanted to share with you all that finally after a very long time I have finally bought a Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo 500 .

I have always loved the thumper and wanted to buy one which I can use and cherish for years to come. The best thing (from what I have heard) about the bullet is that it’s a bike with whom you build a relationship. My bikes so far (caliber/p150/p220) have always been like “fill it shut it forget it” with timely servicing and intuitive part replacement. But they have failed to build a relation with me so far. Bullet , I believe possesses a very strong character and is a living bike. It will make you spend time on it rather than just being a commuting/weekend tool to de-stress yourself.

Last Friday 31st July , a thought crossed my mind that why don’t I just go and buy a bullet since the Ninja is no where near in sight and my focus shifting on much higher segments which would be worthy upgrades ,after some time. On Saturday , the search started with the std350 . Costing 84k , I would save on money , enjoy the classic feel of RE bullet and finally own a bullet. My friends (Nipun - machismo 350, Sandhu - RX-Z) kept advising me against it but I was hell bent on buying that model because the other ones , starting from electra (99k) , machismo 350 (1.06L) and 500LB (1.17) there is hardly any difference and I knew I would end up buying the 500 Machismo.

One of the dealerships is open on Sundays for 2 hours in the morning .I called them up and ask them to recommend which RE . As everyone would say it , the owner also recommended me the 500 , but there was a difference. He had a 500LB in stock and told me that he could give me a TD. So , I requested him to keep an Electra , Std 350 , Mach 500 for TD and a Mach 350 to show me the Alberto Green colour. After I TD the 500 , the 350 seems ‘all noise and no pick up‘ bikes. The 500 has amazing torque and pickup in first 3 gears. The 4th and 5th would be very useful on the highways . Coupled with a windshield and a split seat this would make a great touring RE. After discussing with my friend Sandhu about the disadvantages of 500 LB , both of us couldn’t come out with any of them. So decided on the Mach 500 (from now on a.k.a Mach V) , swiped the card , submitted the docs and it was done.

Now I am eagerly awaiting for the delivery. Hopefully it will be done by tomorrow.

P.S. The title speaks about Ninja because ‘for me’ , the Ninja is not coming

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kri$hna

Congrats on the new thumper !! Sure way to grab attention eh

For a moment, you gave me a SHOCK !!!

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MG

This is quite surprising.

Congrats for the new possession.

tibby

Hehehehe.. Loved the thread title, after reading the thread..
Congrats on your ride..

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Mik

I have never really warmed upto the thumper (harrowing experiences on an Electra and the std). But i always believe its a bike your friend should have so that you can take it out for a spin once in a while
Congrats!! now i have a friend with the biggest thumper.

Don't worry, the Ninja will come. You will soon see one in your RVM and that would be me !!!

Sarvajit

Congrats on your new acquisition! Once you get it, please post some pics, especially of the split seat arrangement!

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Jonak

Congrats for the new acquisition.
For few seconds I was in a shock though.

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nabendubasu

haha ha
First i thought how come a ninja news could be posted here in this section.
Both reason of the thread name is fulfilled NIKS. Do post some pics of your bike when you get it.

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Now, thats a bike that i'll find real hard to even push it from the stand!!! Anyways congrats on ur new possession man!!! Do post some pics!

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