Found some very nice test between a bantam and a Royal enfield.
Thanks to Red Devil Motors!!
Swapping
over to Dan's original trials Bantam is to experience motorcycling
chalk and cheese. The bike is all correct factory spec with the
exception of the lack of lights and lowered gearing. It's got a
Rex Caunt
cdi ignition so starting is easy and the immediate impression is of
light weight and diminutive size. Standing at six foot three and having
just stepped off the Enfield the Bantam feels toy-like. The riding
position is set up for Dan's preferences and the bars are a little low
for me but it's cheeky nature adds up to a fun ride. Whereas the Enfield
will plod along the smaller engined two stroke needs to be pointed at
an obstacle and given some revs and commitment.
The
Bantam's decompressor needs to be used descending steep slopes and lets
out an amusing whiny whiffling noise. The original forks are decidedly
choppy but the handling is fine. For modern style vintage trials the
Enfield is evidently the more capable bike but it's easy to see that the
Bantam is the proto scurrying mammal to the Enfields diplodocus and a
few years development on two strokes would see the tables dramatically
turned.
