Hitchcocks Forum

Hi all, I'm looking to buy another Enfield. Earlier on this year I sold my Electra X to replace it with the new Himalayan which never arrived, so I cancelled the order. Now to the question. How does a "65" 5 speed bullet compare to the Electra X? I don`t use motorways and the nearest dual carriage way is an hours ride away. My Electra was happy at an indicated 60mph and was quite smooth as well . I also tend to do longer rides rather than short trips and carry camping gear etc. So will it be a suitable replacement for the Electra. After an engine rebuild my Electra did 7k miles without bother or should I look at waiting and buy an efi model? I look forward to hearing your thoughts

Hi Davie,
If it helps any my Bullet "65" Red Baron could well be up for sale at the end of this season....

Hi Alan. Could you give me more details. I could be interested. Where abouts are you?

Hi DAVIE,

I'm in Telford, Shropshire.......If you go over to the SOCIAL & OTHERS section and then select the PHOTO SHARING thread-----Now scroll down it to the ALAN R heading and there you will find a couple of earlier photos of the bike....

I'm off out on it soon but can e-mail more up to date photos this evening ( Saturday ) if you like ??

HI Alan, I have looked at the pics and am interested. you can email me on. hovis dot dh at gmail dot com. I look forward to speaking to you. Cheers Dave

Hi Davie,


E-Mail sent to establish contact... It was a wee bit late as I had a lovely, L--O--N---G ride out to-day..I'm out early on Sunday for Brekky and a visit to Cleobury Mortimer so will respond at about early evening.....

Alan R