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@kubickirobert 8 сағат бұрын
Great video Uncle!
@UncleLongbeard 8 сағат бұрын
Thank you Sir :)
@Nifilheimur 11 сағат бұрын
I LOVE it. Will buy a black and chrome one next spring.
@EverettDaniel-j1r 19 сағат бұрын
I love the looks of the black and chrome classic. I am going to have a hard time not buying one.
@mebeasensei 21 сағат бұрын
It's BAD! Big FUp from RE here, they are hurting themselves now. The frame loop is also wrong. Looks too dragged and asymmetrical, almost like an American bike. Wrong RE! Big miss. They should have made a slightly stronger 350 in 500 or 600 form. If they insist on using their twin, then set it straight vertical or at least create a frame. bad ugly dirtty wrong RE
@UncleLongbeard 15 сағат бұрын
Don't worry, they won't hurt themselves
@edwardwilliammorris1340 Күн бұрын
Maybe you haven't owned an Enfield lately, just as good as a w800 and as reliable
@UncleLongbeard Күн бұрын
I'm afraid you're daydreaming. Generally speaking Enfield is reliable nowadays but things like clutch plates, cables, wheel bearings, chain etc. just don't last as long. My w800 have 30k miles on the clock and till now the only things I had to replace were front brake pads and tyres plus one valve adjustment. Even the battery is still the factory one since 2011. However it have to be replaced now. Good luck with the same stats in Enfield. But ... It's still highly probable that I'll get one soon. I really like the new classic. But I'm fully aware it won't be as reliable as my W no matter what...
@sturejonsson Күн бұрын
Very Nice Royal Enfield 😎👍
@AshutoshVerma-zw1id Күн бұрын
I must say royal Enfield is on steroids
@martyn_g Күн бұрын
The aftermarket will design a high exhaust. Same goes for the suspension- someone will add 30mm or so.
@UncleLongbeard Күн бұрын
certainly
@TAYM Күн бұрын
Absolutely stunning😊
@UncleLongbeard Күн бұрын
Awesome places to be honest. Quiet and chilled
@kevbaldwin9552 Күн бұрын
Yeah I love the teal and the black n chrome.
@ravenm. 2 күн бұрын
Either the black/chrome or teal with larger whitewall tires. Chef's kiss
@gillesderais1293 2 күн бұрын
the gap between the top of the tire and fender on my 2015 classic 500 is bigger. it's just that the fender on my classic 500 comes down further and closer to the tire in the back. i love this look on the classic 650. and with a rider on it to compress the rear shocks some it looks really sleek. i am getting a teal one for sure.
@maiojoserivera786 2 күн бұрын
It looks nice but the yellow and gray one being that it’s retro needs to be a little more stripped down.
@maiojoserivera786 2 күн бұрын
Your saying that the BSA with the yellow and gray paint scheme is too “modern”but that was the same paint scheme as the 1967 BSA 441 victory special. The white and gray one is modern and ugly. BTW the bear 650 completely kills BSA.
@UncleLongbeard 2 күн бұрын
Now, look at the info card in the video and the pinned comment ;) I don't think the bear look better really, but that's more like personal preference. It defo doesn't kill anything
@timboharty7325 2 күн бұрын
It needs a bigger back tyre , a 150/80 x 18 will give a bigger rolling radius and affect the gearing slightly , but nothing a sprocket change wouldn’t fix
@UncleLongbeard 2 күн бұрын
it already have 140 which is too 10mm too much. Even wider tires are good for tractors and cruisers only
@timboharty7325 Күн бұрын
@ it’s not about the width , it’s about a taller profile
@UncleLongbeard 13 сағат бұрын
@@timboharty7325 yes, that as well, but the classic bikes do not use wide tyres. The best example of that modern ridiculousness is Harley. They used 130-150 tyres back in the day, now look at the breakout - 240mm :O
@timboharty7325 10 сағат бұрын
@@UncleLongbeard as I said , it’s not about the tyre width , it’s the sidewall profile and 80 profile I’ve a 70 will make the rolling radius taller and make the gap less obvious
@UncleLongbeard 8 сағат бұрын
@@timboharty7325 I totally agree, that's why I used Dunlop tt100 in my example. However IMO the width doesn't help eiter
@theodorstravels 2 күн бұрын
I have not tried non alcoholic whiskey yet, but they say some are actually good enough to mimic the flavor in cocktails.
@UncleLongbeard 2 күн бұрын
no one tried it I guess but hey ;)
@hullygully1135 2 күн бұрын
Has BSA addressed the problems yet for the Gold Star?
@UncleLongbeard 2 күн бұрын
Probably not, and I wouldn't buy that bike if I couldn't fix it myself.
@Jonny_6 2 күн бұрын
Они продаются? 😢❤
@2woofs784 2 күн бұрын
Hey Uncle Longbeard, Bloody hell just buy the teal one because it looks smashing and what's one more bike.. Prayers Flying from Michigan (United States)
@UncleLongbeard 2 күн бұрын
Haha, we don't have such a big garages here as you have in the States ;) Btw I know where Michigan is... more or less... Close to the biggest Polish city... Chicago :D Cheers
@jordipalacin7293 2 күн бұрын
completely agree Uncle
@MTBrider26 2 күн бұрын
Travelling with no plan at all is wandering at its finest. Enjoy the beer and chips. Man food at its best.
@markdoolan7282 2 күн бұрын
It’s not a modern yellow colour scheme at all. It’s a repo of one of their earlier classics they are paying tribute too duffus.
@UncleLongbeard 2 күн бұрын
Checked pinned comment
@Banditmanuk 2 күн бұрын
I like the way the boxer engine saves the pannier from damage when the BMW takes a lay down. Good to finish a riding day with a beer 👍
@UncleLongbeard 2 күн бұрын
It's called the Advanced Pannier Protection System. 🤣 That's also why it's so easy to lift the beemers. 45 degree lift only...
@peterholthoffman 3 күн бұрын
"A street bike that is ready for some gravel roads" is the definition of a scrambler. It is not an enduro.
@UncleLongbeard 3 күн бұрын
1. There's no definition of scrambler, we bikers create it 2. If there would be any, it would rather be "road bike, off road capable", not gravel...
@PhillipJohnGreenslade 3 күн бұрын
You can drive a car between the rear tire and that mudguard. AWFUL. 350 Classic is perfect.
@UncleLongbeard 3 күн бұрын
No
@simonchilli2088 3 күн бұрын
Ronnie Pickering? Who's Ronnie Pickering?😂 I think that fire engine type lorry might be Euro -5 at best🤗
@saddle8bag 3 күн бұрын
I don't think the fender looks that bad, With someone on it, it probably looks normal. What is harder on my eye is the way they had to lift the tank to fit the bulging engine under it. The 350 tank almost fits like a Lego on top of the engine. The new one looks a little more like an old Honda tank atop an inline 6 engine. Still, I can't stop looking at pics of the maroon one. Love that paint job.
@streetracer2793 3 күн бұрын
RE is also working on bullet 650 and as we know the only difference between classic and bullet is rear mudguard so once bullet 650 is out you will have one more option available. Already there sighting of bullet 650 mule with squarish rear fender
@sandeeppallapu 3 күн бұрын
People haggling over how massive the fender/ mudguard is… The Indian market here won’t even give a damn about those looks…the name itself is enough to make it sell like a Black Friday event… The fender does look quite big though, but hey, if it does its job then I’m probably okay with it… Wanna see how it’s gonna handle the mostly subpar roads of India…
@docholliday2364 3 күн бұрын
Beer and crisps , perfect . That bridge was rather smashing like a work of art. Excellent.
@Truth... 3 күн бұрын
The yellow colour scheme echoes the original Victor 440 style
@djrichylaurence8991 3 күн бұрын
I don't see a problem. It looks okay to me.
@MerlinIbiza 3 күн бұрын
Amazing unknown country. Thank you so much for sharing ✌️🏍🏁🍻
@UncleLongbeard 3 күн бұрын
You're welcome mate. Thanks for the comment
@yurypaulouski1593 3 күн бұрын
it's a really cool country for those wanting a break from the busy roads, very quiet and peaceful, road, mountains and your motorbike 🙂
@1990-t1j 3 күн бұрын
The yellow looks brilliant. I'd rather have the BSA than the RE Bear. It's a single.
@ericellquist7007 4 күн бұрын
Just from the video, I can see absolutely nothing wrong with that black and chrome one. It's very, very nice. Drool, drool...
@alank.2245 4 күн бұрын
Let’s just face it - RE really missed it on this bike. It’s just ugly and there’s no way to get around it. I think of the choices the Chrome looks the best but even it’s not great. Sad - I was going to get one but will pass on it until they fix it.
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
I thought the same until I looked at it in the flesh. And then, I changed my mind. It look the worst from the lower perspective on the pictures, when you look at it from eye level perspective - that makes a difference. But I'm not going to say it couldn't be better.
@alank.2245 4 күн бұрын
@ Great content per usual - keep up the good work!
@himydad1499 4 күн бұрын
I see it more as a modern classic ADV/travel-bike. The one thing I don't like is that huge catalytic converter underneath. There isn't even a centerstand due to that ugly metal box. That's a bummer. The 249 appeals to me the most. I would probably add a white high mudguard in front.
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
1. yes, more or less why I got Urban GS. 2. true, but sign of times. I would replace that whole exhaust anyway if that would be my bike 3. fact, but centre stand doesn't work well off road. 4. I don't like teal frame but other than that look at p.1 :)
@yurypaulouski1593 4 күн бұрын
In short, as long as you don't call it a scrambler, it's okay? :)
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
I think it would be fair just to keep the name interceptor, however the muffler is still ugly and need replacment ;)
@yurypaulouski1593 4 күн бұрын
I didn't even see this muffler in the previous video, so I wasn't paying attention ))
@adityan3208 4 күн бұрын
Royal enfield reinforced the frame so that it would be capable of touringaand carrying luggage. Having a high exhaust might be an obstacle in serving that purpose.
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
You mean you can't tour and take the luggage on older interceptors? ;) interesting
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
Update. The viewers reminded me that the yellow is in fact the classic paint scheme known from BSA B44. I knew that bike of course but somehow the new scrambler didn't remind me about that. probably it looked a bit different on aluminium tank, or maybe the tank shape caused that. Don't know but I'm correcting myself. And looking from that perspective it makes sense! Thanks guys for the reminder. The colour scheme comes from that motorcycle: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSA_B44
@pierrejunqueira7550 4 күн бұрын
I agree 100%, maybe changing the tire for a technic retro.
@StevenWorth 4 күн бұрын
The yellow colour is based on the old 441 bsa victor,it is a retro colour.
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
Yep, someone already mentioned that. True and thanks for the reminder
@ekimandersom4478 4 күн бұрын
They should have brought this after the classic 500 was discontinued. Now it’s too late.
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
Don't think so, I think it's actually right in time. It's my most viewed video recently and that tells something as well
@ekimandersom4478 4 күн бұрын
@ Well yeah, i mean it makes the 350 redundant now. And every new RE will get allot of views, simply because there are 1.4 billion Indians
@deltabluesdavidraye 4 күн бұрын
Silly and blind
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
I really don't know if you just introduced yourself, meant bike's designers, or trying to offend me... But hey... Fair enough
@ouric 4 күн бұрын
The bike looks very weird, all the rear is weird, and with the rider on it weird looks!! There’s something that doesn’t seem right, doesn’t fit 🤔
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
Nah, it looks great in flesh
@KevinofWessex 4 күн бұрын
Love a thumper
@KameshP88 4 күн бұрын
Everything on this bike is good except for the tube tyres.... Being the heaviest RE ever, it should get tubeless tyres. Imagine if u have a tyre puncture.... you're done for
@UncleLongbeard 4 күн бұрын
I have the W800 with tubes, did 30000km and had zero punctures. But yes, it can be painful. You simply should carry spare tube and patches. Tubeless would be nice but it''s really expensive to keep good look and no tubes at the same time
@BSAroadrocket 5 күн бұрын
the yellow colour scheme is a nod to the classic b44 unit singles scramblers raced by John Banks and Jeff Smith back in the sixties. the yellow is the retro scheme!
@UncleLongbeard 5 күн бұрын
Oh, indeed mate. And of course I saw that paint and that bike. It just looked different on the aluminium tank. But in fact it's a nod. Thanks for reminding me.
@davidmacgregor5193 5 күн бұрын
Hello, Uncle Longbeard, the machine pretending to be a Vincent belongs to Steve Dobbie, he is a friend of mine, the motor is from a Yamaha TR1.
@UncleLongbeard 5 күн бұрын
Cool bike, really. The best you can do from that engine. I thought it was xv750