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Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:00 am
by Scalyback
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Something new from Indian, USA
According to the blurb on their site:-Janus motorcycles are unlike any new production motorcycle available today.


Check out the front swinging arm suspension!
Could Royal Enfield USA have competition on their hands?


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REOC 15084
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Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:03 am
by Scalyback
Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:05 am
by Scalyback
What the heck is up with my bloody coding, try again...
I meant Indiana, USA not indian, USA
Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:32 am
by papasmurf
That is leading link front suspension.
Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:44 am
by Valsp
I think its actually an Earles type front fork designed by an English man and used by BMW in the late 50's early 60's
Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:18 am
by Nettshubby
The Earls fork has the pivot behind the wheel, the spindle goes across to both sides, like the 50's BMW's. This one is leading link, with pivot both sides.
Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 11:31 am
by simon
Chinese Lifan 250 motors. Pretty sure Id go for the RE Continental as its a bit cheaper and a lot more bike imho.
Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:27 pm
by nigelphoto
Earles forks also fitted to MV's in the '50's. Ernie Earles patented his version of existing leading link front suspension in 1953 and the basis of the patent was that the pivot was behind the wheel (as Nettshubby mentioned). Its useless on a solo as there is too much unsprung weight which upsets the handling (bike goes straight on and doesn't want to turn in) but brilliant on an outfit. Besides which, if the bike is Chinese then it'll be lubbish anyway!
Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:31 pm
by apparently lucky eddie
Well that's something interesting and different. If only it had a small japper V-twin....As for "bike goes straight and doesn't want to turn in", isn't that like all yank bikes and the reason for the unfeasibley long handlebars? Try turning a Hardly Dangerous - the quickest way is to stop and lift the back end round. I see in the photo it's got one of those awful square tread Avon Skidmaster type tyres which are only good for chairs anyway so there is no intention to corner! I'd certainly like to see a european model.
Could RE, USA have competition?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:42 pm
by apparently lucky eddie
Cor blimey guvnor! They do a european style one with (sic) 'ace bars, dunstall type tank and a featherbed frame' (and a top speed of 70!).
Still a shame about the 239cc honda clone motor though.