They're still made in the same plant based on the same design now for around 50 years so they should be at least okay or they wouldn't have lasted. Like anything, they have some quirks but I'll bet it's a pretty decent bike for a 500cc single.

There is lots of good reading here: http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php?action=forum

Last edited by oldroadie; 06/16/2008 10:03 PM.
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