[norton]

RE was a serious bike back in the day, when I was riding BSA & Norton. They've been built in India for decades now & I've no reason to doubt Indian quality (Mahindra is becoming a US player).

Also, HD 883s have been called girl's bikes for years but are still fun to ride if you're not planning on a coast to coast run.

At my age I'd be tickled as hell with a 350 or 500 cc Triumph except for the kick start requirement...does the current RE have electric start?

[dennisw]

These are Hindu made rice rockets. Made in India.

[uglybiker]

...does the current RE have electric start?

Both!

[Terry L Smith]

dear norton,

I remember the Norton commando well.

I do remember a Triumph bike that was a one-banger with a kickstarter ... ouch.

The 883 Sportsters were a ticket for a long time, and many of them became choppers, back then.

I would think, if they intend to market towards female riders of their first bikes, an electric starter, but with the kickstart as a backup, might be their intention.

Dad was a 50’s biker, so I was well schooled before i became of age, to get one.

[mylife]

RE now has electric starters