I Had a Dream
Like every child, I used to dream of riding a motorcycle. When I had added some years to my life, and had a chance to review what’s out there, I decided that one day I would own a Bullet. (For those of you who don’t know what that is, I am talking about a Royal Enfield 350 cc – a vehicle that has stayed pretty much unchanged in design since the mid-50’s.) Of course, economic circumstances at the time dictated that that particular dream of mine (like so many others) would need to wait a while. So I bought myself a commuter-friendly and environment-friendly bike instead…
But I didn’t give up on the dream. I used to admire the Bullets I passed by on the road, and look at them longingly at the traffic stops (for as long as the signal permitted). I envied those who owned one, and felt a little bad about those would never know what they are missing. I even joined some online clubs to take in the feel of talking, breathing and living Bullets !
But I don’t envy Bullet-owners any more. Because I just bought one myself !
Isn’t it fantastic when your childhood dreams come true?! 🙂
Ok, I really cannot resist the urge to say this…So you finally did bite the bullet!
welcome… now do what a bullet wants you to do!!!… ride it!! harder and longer!!
Please share with us especially those who don’t yearn for a Bullet,its distinctive features and its emotive appeal to you.I know many have a deep-seated desire for the Harley..Just curious..honestly i did not find it very aesthetic but there is surely more to it. all that i know it has a rumble that grabs attention
* Editor’s Reply *Oh, it’s a difficult task to explain why the Bullet holds such magic… It’s not the fastest or the sleekest. But it has its own charm. It’s a World War II design that has essentially remained unchanged. It’s an extremely simple machine – one that its owner can maintain himself. It’s an attention-seeker, and turns normal men into admirers wherever it goes. And it feels like nothing else on the road…It’s not quite a Harley, but the closest thing that India has to it !