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2006 Royal Enfield 500 Electra X Motorcycle reviews
Reliability
5.0
Overall quality
5.0
Performance
4.8
Comfort
4.4
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Manish Sharma
New Delhi, India
Reviewed on September 3, 2007
Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Royal Enfield 500 Electra X
5.0
The best roadstar for riding hard and riding long. Never tires and the sound of blazing guns from its engine feel like heaven... Dugg Dugg Dugg Dugg is the sound of iron pumping in your blood......
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The best roadstar for riding hard and riding long. Never tires and the sound of blazing guns from its engine feel like heaven... Dugg Dugg Dugg Dugg is the sound of iron pumping in your blood...
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Robert Nix
Spring Valley, Minnesota
Reviewed on August 27, 2007
Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Royal Enfield 500 Electra X
5.0
I'm at 1500 miles in 4 months, and have been riding my Electra mostly to and from work. It allows me to really enjoy my commute, and to save quite a bit on gas in the process. I've had no problems with the bike; it's a fun ride and very reliable. The only thing I'd change would be to raise the seat a bit, ...
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I'm at 1500 miles in 4 months, and have been riding my Electra mostly to and from work. It allows me to really enjoy my commute, and to save quite a bit on gas in the process. I've had no problems with the bike; it's a fun ride and very reliable. The only thing I'd change would be to raise the seat a bit, but at 6 foot 5, not much really matches my height.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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T. Wilson
Leesburg, Georgia
Reviewed on June 13, 2007
Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Royal Enfield 500 Electra X
5.0
I only have 240 miles on the Electra, of which the dealer rode 107 miles to test the bike. So far I am very pleased with the bike as I break it in at speeds under 50mph for the first 500 miles. In fact I love it so far. Handles like a dream, nimble as a small dirt bike, and absolutely beautiful to look at. ...
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I only have 240 miles on the Electra, of which the dealer rode 107 miles to test the bike. So far I am very pleased with the bike as I break it in at speeds under 50mph for the first 500 miles. In fact I love it so far. Handles like a dream, nimble as a small dirt bike, and absolutely beautiful to look at. Very vintage looks. don't buy this bike if you don't like attention. Definite eye candy. I am very excited about the prospect of riding this bike after the break-in period. I believe the Royal Enfield Bullet Electra will be in my garage for as long as I ride motorcycles. Yes, if you like to tinker with a bike, do most of your maintenance, and you consider yourself an individualist, then this might be the bike for you.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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BLW
Sarasota, Florida
Reviewed on May 17, 2007
Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Royal Enfield 500 Electra X
4.0
I bought this bike because I liked the retro style. Many times when I ride the bike people always ask me questions or comment about how good the bike looks. The only problem I have had was a bad transmission - which my dealer is replacing under warranty. I have been very pleased with the bike and have taken s...
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I bought this bike because I liked the retro style. Many times when I ride the bike people always ask me questions or comment about how good the bike looks. The only problem I have had was a bad transmission - which my dealer is replacing under warranty. I have been very pleased with the bike and have taken short road trips with no problems. The engine keeps getting better as it breaks in. At this point in the break in the engine excels in the 50-65mph range on the highway. I have had up to 75mph. If you like the retro look and the feel of a torquey thumper, you will like this bike.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
4.0
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Dan Luoma
Mary Esther, Florida
Reviewed on April 13, 2007
Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Royal Enfield 500 Electra X
5.0
I watched the evolution of the Royal Enfield line for several years. I saw the inclusion of the 5-speed gearbox, general improvements in quality, and and a gigantic increase in available accessories. I finally bought an Electra becuase I liked the new engine. At first, I thought I'd made a mistake -- that I s...
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I watched the evolution of the Royal Enfield line for several years. I saw the inclusion of the 5-speed gearbox, general improvements in quality, and and a gigantic increase in available accessories. I finally bought an Electra becuase I liked the new engine. At first, I thought I'd made a mistake -- that I should have bought a Bonneville -- because the bike was so slow and weak. But, I took the time to break it in gently, and I found out that these bikes aren't wimpy after all, they're just tight. I installed a performance kit to let the little motor breath better. What a difference. I can keep up with traffic on any road and cruise at 70 with about one third throttle left. With every mile, I am happier with this bike. It reminds me of the roadsters of my youth, but better (things don't fall off and it doesn't bleed all over the garage floor).
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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