When we think Royal Enfield, we think of one of two things. Either you’re a diehard off-roader and the only bike worth buying from the brand is the Himalayan, or you’re a laid-back rider who appreciates simple, barebones machines with tons of customizability.
Given the fact that I’m neither of those, I must admit that Royal Enfield’s bikes haven’t always been top of mind for me. That is, until now.
You see, I love performance-oriented motorcycles. And while I love liter-class hypersports pushing upwards of 200 horsepower as much as the next guy, performance can mean different things to different people. For me, my definition of performance is more about balance—a lightweight, flickable chassis, mated to a peppy engine that provides just the right amount of power and torque to have a good time out on the twisties.
