Hi Spiritwalker,
Some posts just get lost if the right people don't see them first time round.

I can agree with much of what has already been said about Enfields. The export models are aparently of a much higher standard than the 'home market' ones.
I have a 2002 '350 Classic' export model and think it's great fun. You do have to be aware of the limitations of these bikes though. As has been said before they are effectively 50 year old bikes so can't be thrashed like a modern Jap/german machine. You have to keep fettling them and tweaking them, it's a real 'hands on' bike. Having spoken to the numerous old boys who come up and go "I/my brother/mate had one of those back in the fifties!" they seem to require no more care than was usual back in those days though.
Many people buy them expecting it run without maintenance and care in the way a Jap bike would and to zip along with equal modernity. These people are dumb (sorry no other expression fits).
Personally I wouldn't use one to commute or as an adventure tourer, but for weekends away, short chugs on summer evenings etc. it's a right laugh. No other 'modern' bike I know makes you feel like you've escaped from Stalag Luft 3 and are making a dash for the swiss frontier. And in that funny way, people (including the lasses ) pay them way more attention than they would a BMW 1200GS Adv.
If I was you I'd look around for a second hand one, they are EXTREMELY cheap second hand as many people buy one and find it too much for them. According to a recent internet valuation I did, my 2002 bike with 10,000km in excellent condition and a reliable runner is worth just 400 pounds. Look around and you'll get a real nice one I'm sure.
Matt

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