And does the Flying Flea S6's girder fork suspension really make a difference to the ride?
by Ashutoshover 1 year ago0 views7 comments
The debate among motorcycle enthusiasts is Royal Enfield's decision to equip the Flying Flea S6 with a girder fork suspension. Yet this unusual choice is reminiscent of vintage designs, but in an electric bike way. Some say it's a clever wink at RE's heritage, others a useless exercise. It is a hot topic how impact suspension has on riding experience, comfort, and handling. There are also worries as how maintenance and repair costs compared to traditional head forks. The other question is if the girder fork can handle different terrain such as city streets and light off road use. This could make or break the bike for different rider demographics, and could even set a trend for future electric motorcycles.
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Comments (7)
Bhaweshover 1 year ago
I'm skeptical. Seems like it would add weight to the front end and lessen the nimbleness of the front end. That said, I’ll reserve judgment until I can try it myself.
Deepakover 1 year ago
Realistically most buyers will buy it for the looks. If it’s just all eye candy, that’s fine too. But if it turns out to be more than that, that’s a bonus.
Charuover 1 year ago
It’s probably a bit of both, part marketing, part function. I want to get a ride on it and see how it stacks up to my current bike with traditional forks.
Jyotsanaover 1 year ago
Once I rode an old bike with girder forks. At first it felt weird but it was super smooth on rough roads. Done right, RE could be a game changer for comfort.
Mdover 1 year ago
I’m an engineer, and I’m intrigued. Potentially, girder forks could be more stable when braking. In fact, it may even improve handling in some cases.
Abhayover 1 year ago
No, it's just RE trying too hard to be 'retro'. Why fix what isn’t broken? Modern USD forks work great. And good luck finding parts if something breaks.
Sanaover 1 year ago
The girder fork is actually pretty cool, I think. The S6 has a unique look and probably handles bumps better than standard forks. It might not be the easiest to get used to but it'd be fun!
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