Enfield Cafe Racer's maintenance costs should not be much different than those of other RE's. The core engine architecture is the same as other 'modern bullets'; possibly some of the parts are a bit expensive given the model is new and importers know they can make more profits on newer stuff!

I saw a bunch of RE repair/maintenance shops around Ravibhawan last time I was in KTM. Pretty sure there are many more, so availability should not be a concern as long as you are determined to ride the cafe.

For the actual cafe experience with style, power, and reliability, Moto Guzzi v7 would be an amazing little machine to ride in Kathmandu. Another one would be the thruxton that carries triumph's legacy, and is lot more comfortable than its counterparts.

Apart from the import and maintenance costs, these would be some solid 2-wheelers to own and ride. :-)

For me, I dream of riding an Indian Chief someday in Nepal.. :D

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