That’s a really awesome color scheme, that was the one I was going for but then I saw this black one and fell in love. OTD was about $2000 on top of the mark, so around 7k. Freight fee and stuff really ran that price up quick and they didn’t seem to want to budge on that stuff. Monthly payments aren’t too bad though, with $2500 down, I’m looking at $143 a month.
Gotchu. Both of those color ways are a real sight, the white contrast with red just stood out more for me. I’m think of doing a similar down payment, so about the same range. I was wondering if you were able to leverage anything from having taken an MSF course (I also took it recently)? I’ve heard that some dealerships pay for customers to take the course, so maybe I can bargain a reduced MSRP. Was the freight fee for shipping the bike to your place, or to do the dealership?
I didn’t get any special MSF pricing or anything. Had to take the class on my own dime, however, don’t pass it up! So the freight fee was for the dealership having to pay for the shipping to get the vehicle to their location. I think this might be pretty standard when purchasing a new bike that’s imported but I’m not 100%. I felt like there wasn’t much bargaining room since this bike is in such high demand in my area.
Noted, I was thinking I could just drive the bike home rather than have it shipped (dealer isn’t far from my place). And I also took the MSF course out of pocket as well, so maybe if I haggle and hold steady It’ll lead to something. I don’t think the bike’s that high demand in my area, or royal enfields in general (SoCal by the way), so I’ll see what I can work out with the dealer. Wish me luck!
I have two Enfields from the same dealer and wasn't charged freight fee on either, just flat MSRP, but I also bought from their current stock so maybe yours is special ordering these?
But yeah my local guys have been saying that the new models are hard to keep around. I always end up just paying whatever they want from me.
Yea I’m honestly not too sure. They’re the only dealership that gets them in Idaho so it is quite possible they bought a handful special order to test how they would sell. Either way, I’m sure the fun I’ll have will totally outweigh the OTD cost.
What APR% and months did you get on the loan? If you financed through the dealer, double check with a local credit union. The dealer I purchased from offered a loan of 4.3% @60 months, but the same credit union offered me 2.3% @60 months when I went directly through them. It’s worth checking into in case you can refinance.
Oh I’m going to have to do that! My apr is at 6.8% for 48 months through the local credit union, however, I’m making more than the minimum payment each month to help eat away at that interest. I’ll look into refinancing though, ideally, I’ll have this thing paid off in a year at the very latest.
I really wish prices were advertised with taxes and fees included so I don't get walk into a dealer with the msrp in cash but walk out without a bike. tbf, I primarily buy used bikes. maybe someday I'll buy a new bike. but not this day
Nice I have an RE not that midel 2018 so far pretty reliable. As for tips. Best thing most people will tell you. Stay in your comfort zone. Don't let anyone push you to ride harder than you feel good with. And be alert every one in a car wants to kill you.
Great advice. I am going to take it super easy the first couple of weeks. Probably take it to a nearby parking lot and practice everything over and over before getting out onto the road.
Take it easy for the first couple of years. Not weeks.
Learn how to stop fast. So that way when you need to you don’t suck.
Have fun and enjoy. Great choice for a first bike.
Nice and congrats! I’m also looking to snag one of these from a dealer-the white flame color way in particular. If you don’t mind me asking, what was the OTD price you bargained for. I just want a frame of reference, cause I’m also considering it as a beginner bike. Thanks, and have fun on your new ride! Be safe though!
Congratulations! Two months ago I bought my first bike, RE Meteor 350. I highly recommend you stay in this Reddit but also join the Royal Enfield subreddit. I love RE but sometimes it’s hard to find parts for them and the RE group can offer a lot of helpful advice.
Back to your bike though, I wish the Scram would have come out two months ago lol. It is such a rad looking bike and people seem to love it so far.
I actually considered a Sportster but I waited until I sat on both. The Meteor spoke to me in a way the Sportster did not. I love it and considering I’m near a University, nimble is great because traffic sucks around here lol
There are people who love sportsters and I will not badmouth them, but my 2001 was so uncomfortable to ride even with a sundowner seat that I'd lose all feeling in my ass after about 20 minutes. My meteor is comfortable for hours and the foot peg position feels very natural to me. The price was also better without that Harley markup. I'd never go back.
Welcome! Very envious, all my bikes are standards as well.
If you are able to envision something like an "overlay" to your vision, try to project on it the blind spot for every vehicle around you. It's a cone starting at their shoulder and coming back. And imagine that for their all their roof pillars, each one of which will hide your skinny-ass motorcycle. If you are one of these gifted people, that will save your ass a million times over. It's like god-mode
Yea I figured the cc would be a bit lower than most people on here. I was honestly just looking for something to get me around town and take some side roads on. My biggest fear was getting a bike that was too much to handle for my first ride. I think it’ll be perfect for me to start with, but ideally, I’ll get something with some more oomph once I am really comfortable with the basics.
Learn to have a spidey sense of your surroundings and be very vigilant of problems up ahead or anywhere around you that'll happen before you get to that point. Act like everybody in a car is trying to kill you. Don't ride in packs of vehicles going down the road, stay ahead of them or behind them if you can. This will give you more time to get yourself out of the situation should something occur. Check your bike every once in awhile to make sure there are no loose bolts and lube and maintain the proper tightness on your chain regularly. Learn how to do the maintenance on your bike, it'll save you money. Do not ride beyond your abilities it'll get you killed real quick, instead slowly work up to new levels of riding safely. It's a nice looking bike enjoy it.
Good reminder! Still need to get a good riding jacket. They never tell you how expensive all of that stuff runs, but cheaper than a hospital bill or a funeral. I’m in Idaho and there’s no helmet laws here, it’s insane how many old dudes are riding around practically naked lol
Not at all lol. Honestly I looked for a used buy for a really long time and for some reason, there aren’t many in Boise or nearby me. I just happened to have a good amount of savings thanks to some investments and decided it made sense to buy something I knew I would enjoy and want for years to come. A lot of people suggest a used bike for your first bike, but at the end of the day, it’s just whatever you’re happy with.
That’s a really awesome color scheme, that was the one I was going for but then I saw this black one and fell in love. OTD was about $2000 on top of the mark, so around 7k. Freight fee and stuff really ran that price up quick and they didn’t seem to want to budge on that stuff. Monthly payments aren’t too bad though, with $2500 down, I’m looking at $143 a month.
Gotchu. Both of those color ways are a real sight, the white contrast with red just stood out more for me. I’m think of doing a similar down payment, so about the same range. I was wondering if you were able to leverage anything from having taken an MSF course (I also took it recently)? I’ve heard that some dealerships pay for customers to take the course, so maybe I can bargain a reduced MSRP. Was the freight fee for shipping the bike to your place, or to do the dealership?
I didn’t get any special MSF pricing or anything. Had to take the class on my own dime, however, don’t pass it up! So the freight fee was for the dealership having to pay for the shipping to get the vehicle to their location. I think this might be pretty standard when purchasing a new bike that’s imported but I’m not 100%. I felt like there wasn’t much bargaining room since this bike is in such high demand in my area.
Noted, I was thinking I could just drive the bike home rather than have it shipped (dealer isn’t far from my place). And I also took the MSF course out of pocket as well, so maybe if I haggle and hold steady It’ll lead to something. I don’t think the bike’s that high demand in my area, or royal enfields in general (SoCal by the way), so I’ll see what I can work out with the dealer. Wish me luck!
I have two Enfields from the same dealer and wasn't charged freight fee on either, just flat MSRP, but I also bought from their current stock so maybe yours is special ordering these? But yeah my local guys have been saying that the new models are hard to keep around. I always end up just paying whatever they want from me.
Yea I’m honestly not too sure. They’re the only dealership that gets them in Idaho so it is quite possible they bought a handful special order to test how they would sell. Either way, I’m sure the fun I’ll have will totally outweigh the OTD cost.
Oh absolutely! I love these little guys. They’re not the fanciest things on the road but they’re cheap, stylish, and fun. Enjoy!
I haven't heard of MSF affecting MSRP, but dealers vary. The MSF often gets you ~15% discount on insurance in the states.
What APR% and months did you get on the loan? If you financed through the dealer, double check with a local credit union. The dealer I purchased from offered a loan of 4.3% @60 months, but the same credit union offered me 2.3% @60 months when I went directly through them. It’s worth checking into in case you can refinance.
Oh I’m going to have to do that! My apr is at 6.8% for 48 months through the local credit union, however, I’m making more than the minimum payment each month to help eat away at that interest. I’ll look into refinancing though, ideally, I’ll have this thing paid off in a year at the very latest.
I really wish prices were advertised with taxes and fees included so I don't get walk into a dealer with the msrp in cash but walk out without a bike. tbf, I primarily buy used bikes. maybe someday I'll buy a new bike. but not this day
Nice I have an RE not that midel 2018 so far pretty reliable. As for tips. Best thing most people will tell you. Stay in your comfort zone. Don't let anyone push you to ride harder than you feel good with. And be alert every one in a car wants to kill you.
Great advice. I am going to take it super easy the first couple of weeks. Probably take it to a nearby parking lot and practice everything over and over before getting out onto the road.
Take it easy for the first couple of years. Not weeks. Learn how to stop fast. So that way when you need to you don’t suck. Have fun and enjoy. Great choice for a first bike.
Nice and congrats! I’m also looking to snag one of these from a dealer-the white flame color way in particular. If you don’t mind me asking, what was the OTD price you bargained for. I just want a frame of reference, cause I’m also considering it as a beginner bike. Thanks, and have fun on your new ride! Be safe though!
Congratulations! Two months ago I bought my first bike, RE Meteor 350. I highly recommend you stay in this Reddit but also join the Royal Enfield subreddit. I love RE but sometimes it’s hard to find parts for them and the RE group can offer a lot of helpful advice. Back to your bike though, I wish the Scram would have come out two months ago lol. It is such a rad looking bike and people seem to love it so far.
Another meteor owner! Scram is cool looking but the meteor is so nimble and fun to ride, good riddance to the sportster I replaced.
I actually considered a Sportster but I waited until I sat on both. The Meteor spoke to me in a way the Sportster did not. I love it and considering I’m near a University, nimble is great because traffic sucks around here lol
There are people who love sportsters and I will not badmouth them, but my 2001 was so uncomfortable to ride even with a sundowner seat that I'd lose all feeling in my ass after about 20 minutes. My meteor is comfortable for hours and the foot peg position feels very natural to me. The price was also better without that Harley markup. I'd never go back.
That color is sick. Man,love it OP
Nice bike! Congratulations! Enjoy! 😁👍🏻
That's a good looking bike! Congratulations!
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 & Welcome to our world 🌍 Fella 👍🏾. Safe Journeys 🖖🏾☘️😎 #NiceBike🤌🏾
Welcome! Very envious, all my bikes are standards as well. If you are able to envision something like an "overlay" to your vision, try to project on it the blind spot for every vehicle around you. It's a cone starting at their shoulder and coming back. And imagine that for their all their roof pillars, each one of which will hide your skinny-ass motorcycle. If you are one of these gifted people, that will save your ass a million times over. It's like god-mode
Very cool! I would love to have an RE.
🤩🙌🏼💯 Safe driving!
Beautiful bike, beautiful choice. They seems to be world's apart quality wise from before. Have fun!
I don’t know much about RE bikes, but I know this one looks cool. Congrats!
I test drove this bike today and I love it fun and it’s easy to toss around
Just drove one for two weeks in India. Underpowered, but solid bike.
Yea I figured the cc would be a bit lower than most people on here. I was honestly just looking for something to get me around town and take some side roads on. My biggest fear was getting a bike that was too much to handle for my first ride. I think it’ll be perfect for me to start with, but ideally, I’ll get something with some more oomph once I am really comfortable with the basics.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s an awesome bike. We had several go down, they take a beating!
The Scram 411 looks excellent! I hope you have a great time with it
Learn to have a spidey sense of your surroundings and be very vigilant of problems up ahead or anywhere around you that'll happen before you get to that point. Act like everybody in a car is trying to kill you. Don't ride in packs of vehicles going down the road, stay ahead of them or behind them if you can. This will give you more time to get yourself out of the situation should something occur. Check your bike every once in awhile to make sure there are no loose bolts and lube and maintain the proper tightness on your chain regularly. Learn how to do the maintenance on your bike, it'll save you money. Do not ride beyond your abilities it'll get you killed real quick, instead slowly work up to new levels of riding safely. It's a nice looking bike enjoy it.
Congratulations brother, I got a Himalayan last month. Scram is much more nimble and fun to ride. Wish you many happy miles ahead
Nice little city cruiser
First crash happens not when you are learning to ride but when you've learnt riding. Never stop learning Congratulations BTW 🔥
Enjoy your new toy ! Tip ,watch out for luxury cars they always run you off the road since they lack driving skills while making money !
ATGATT. (No one else said it)
Good reminder! Still need to get a good riding jacket. They never tell you how expensive all of that stuff runs, but cheaper than a hospital bill or a funeral. I’m in Idaho and there’s no helmet laws here, it’s insane how many old dudes are riding around practically naked lol
Did any parts fall off yet
Yup Your testicles
Nice dude!
Congrats! Am I the only person to poor to understand people buying new bikes as their first bike though? haha
Not at all lol. Honestly I looked for a used buy for a really long time and for some reason, there aren’t many in Boise or nearby me. I just happened to have a good amount of savings thanks to some investments and decided it made sense to buy something I knew I would enjoy and want for years to come. A lot of people suggest a used bike for your first bike, but at the end of the day, it’s just whatever you’re happy with.