I've actually been on that trip. Got better than 2500 km on Indian Enfields. IMHO, they suck. The reversed controls aren't an issue, but the front brake is positively useless and the rear is dangerous--long mechanical lever gives you enormous leverage which leads to easy lock-ups. So the bike sucks. But if you're a real wrench, they are bullet proof. I had a roadside mechanic re-set the timing by eye--open cover, insert screwdriver, twist and you're all done. If you're an Indian mechanic. Transmission is a 10-speed--4 forward, 1 neutral and 5 false neutrals. All that said, they are an endearing ride. Classic single cylinder blat from the exhaust. Street, dirt--they don't care. And the Indian versions (since 1958) are at least as good as the English. Don't let that distinction fool you. It's a hobby, not a reliable ride by today's standards. If you really like the old English classics and you're a good wrench, go for it.