Just to put it into context.
I did a 20,000 mile service on a kids Suzuki GSX-S 125 yesterday. Valve clearance check. This kid is a food delivery rider and rides this thing like he stole it. Cold starts, red-lining, zero craps given.
100% in perfect spec. The top end looked new. The motor is quiet, crisp and tight. It purrs away in perfect balance.
That's a £4000 bike. Brand new.
A Royal Enfield sounds and feels like a Skeleton pleasuring himself in a biscuit tin. The techs I know who have worked on the R.E tell me of valves needing regular attention and head gaskets leaking. That is either poor assembly or poor manufacturing of components. Neither I want anything to do with.
No comparison whatsoever.
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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