2019 Royal Enfield Continental GT Review | MC Commute

Royal Enfield attempted to make a splash in the US with the reintroduction of its single-cylinder-powered Continental GT, in 2004. While we appreciated its tasteful lines, the performance and build quality left something to be desired. Fast-forward to today, and Royal Enfield has a new and most certainly improved 2019 Continental GT.
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Powered by a larger and now parallel-twin-powered 648cc engine that was designed in England at Royal Enfield’s new Global Technology Centre, the ’19 GT is superior in most every way. Royal Enfield is so confident of its new Continental GT that it now offers a three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and roadside assistance standard. And the best part? Its $5,999 MSRP hasn’t budged, which means you get a whole lot of motorcycle for your money.
But how does it stack up during our work-week commute? Swing a leg over the Continental GT with us, virtually, in this week's MC Commute Review.
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[@shannonwittman950]

This bike has a niche that nobody is occupying. Lets hear it for the Indians for producing a remarkable mid-size road rocket with roots in the classic era.

[@A-FrameWedge]

Shannon Wittman Rocket?

[@callsigncrusader9877]

This mind smaking good

[@manngaiho1012]

Not exactly a rocket per say, but it is certainly faster than RE's older models and is adequate for American roads and Highways!

[@callsigncrusader9877]

@@manngaiho1012 exactly we don't need rocket on road Just ride and have fun I am pretty sure you will be getting RE 650

[@kevinwilson8039]

Nobody apart from Ducati, Triumph, BMW, CCM etc etc all of which are infinitely better

[@nabeelasifdev]

Royal Enfield, with love from India.. namaste fellow bikers😁

[@shreevatsalamborghin]

Namaste bhai

[@eldorado5686]

6000 bucks and a 3-year warranty? Hey other manufacturers, are you listening?

[@hrishikeshsabde4257]

In india it costs 4000 bucks...

[@Andythenurse]

@@hrishikeshsabde4257 true but no shipping or import costs. Always makes a difference.

[@hrishikeshsabde4257]

I know,im jus sayin soooo

[@MadM0nkey]

@@hrishikeshsabde4257 tons of stuff costs cheaper in the US that we import into India.... Not sure what's your point here

[@hrishikeshsabde4257]

@@MadM0nkey bro,im not making a point here...calm down

[@FunAllDayLong4353]

8:48 Being built for Indian roads means it soaks up the West Coast roads with ease.

[@jonr4651]

I bet it would take on midwest potholes pretty well then too.

[@scudonepercenter]

Tested it in Malaysia. Handles Malaysian road conditions pretty well.

[@slayerplaysgenshin9842]

If it Runs in India. It runs in the Himalayas. It runs on every ground

[@ShivKamalUpadhaya]

@@slayerplaysgenshin9842 😂😂😂😂 true that

[@biswasronit]

If it is the bike that rides in the Himalayas, it can tread anywhere. it's true. period.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Having seen this bike in person, it honestly looks more like an old Triumph than the modern Bonnevilles do. We have a RE dealer locally, and he's already sold most of the Interceptor 650s hes gotten

[@patw9175]

Honestly, WHILE Adam was introducing this thing and I was looking at it, I was like "huh, that's a pretty nice looking Thruxton" 😂 I had to read the title again

[@trustshankar]

@@patw9175 😄thruxton on diet

[@gsabella4]

They honestly look amazing! I just kind of found out about these things today, I mean i knew of RE's buth this new Continental GT, all the features, the warranty, stock Pirelli tires, and price? I wonder if it is a decent idea to buy one of these new.

[@ojastushar8123]

@@gsabella4 go for it mate, been loving mine. Had it for about 2 months now and can't fault it. Turn back and look at it every time I walk away. Also the three year warranty and rsa is a nice assurance.

[@chandranshpandey1929]

Designed by Triump engineer too

[@manoomunicnent1773]

New bikes are getting too expensive. People are tired of bikes that take years to pay off and manufacturers who just assume buyers don't care about the total cost just how low the down payment will be. RE have brought out some proper bikes you can save up a good chunk of the asking price for and pay the balance in a reasonable amount of time.

[@anxiousappliance]

If you take into account inflation, new bikes offer a hell of a lot more for about the same price as those of yore.

[@AkhileshYadav-fe2re]

Dominic Kent in india this bike costs 4500 dollars

[@michaellee9295]

That's how they make money, loan interest.

[@arthurbttf]

@@anxiousappliance The problem is salaries are stagnant, so what would be better is sell an old bike with new technology at a budget, like these royal enfields

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

Six grand with a 3-year warranty AND roadside assistance? Where do I sign?

[@axel3895]

your nearest showroom

[@vishnumohannair8506]

@@rubilchaudhary7709 I still don't get what people get from this comment, there is a whole lot of folks who announce the India MRP as if, I dont know - What went through your mind when you made the above comment - genuinely curious

[@stormytempest3907]

Were all on a winner with this!

[@davehoward22]

@@vishnumohannair8506 probably making a point how cheap they can be

[@abilovestotrade]

@@rubilchaudhary7709 Nice reply, really showed what kind of Indian you are. Roadside hero without any class.

[@davidknowles3459]

Royal Enfield in the UK set up the Indian factory in the 1950's.To sell the bikes they made for the Eastern markets.When Royal Enfield in the Uk stopped trading,the company in India carried on!

[@kalidoss7234]

Factory was setup in India to deliver bullets to Indian army.

[@prathappoojari5415]

Enfield UK was in loss and got bankrupt Indian partner brought the equipments and restarted the company It's 99.9% indian 0.01 % UK bike brand

[@frodobaggins2852]

Indian army saved the Enfield... When it was in losses, it was the Indian army who placed orders for these bikes and and then decided to manufacture it locally.. Madras motors and royal enfiled then jointly manufactured these motorcycles.. But the enfield was in ruins again as the Japanese motorcycles came into the Indian market... The Rd350, rx100, Suzuki shogun etc dipped the sales of the enfield... It was then taken up by eicher( an Indian manufacturer of commercial vehicles) They started bringing out changes in engines, etc.. And now enfield is back in the game again..💪

[@neosmith166]

When Royal Enfield existed in UK, bikes made in India were badged Enfield India. Later Enfield India bought the rights to the title “Royal Enfield”.

[@frodobaggins2852]

@शिरीष ರಾಮಾಯ my point was the Japanese motorcycles dipped the sales of royal enfiled drastically....

[@motorradmike]

I hope RE sells a crap load of these nice riding and well priced bikes!

[@nervotica7991]

Michael Schroeder - have you sat on one yet?

[@marveljason7533]

then go for *JAWA* its as cheap as RE many say its better than RE

[@motorradmike]

Niel Rossouw, no, I have not. The nearest dealer in SWFLORIDA is over 100 miles away.

[@motorradmike]

marvel jason, currently not available in the US.

[@SuperImbadude]

@@marveljason7533 can't be compared with the 650s.

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

I looked at a Royal Enfield Himalayan- $5000, liked what I saw and bought it 😃👍🏻

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@Mark Dolby ... they're a great little bike Mark. If you haven't done so already, check out kzbin.info/door/EIs9nkveW9WmYtsOcJBwTg This girl's gone half way around the world on one ... she's done a couple a slight mods, which have greatly enhanced the bike ... for not much money. Ride safe, regards, Mitch

[@VMKAROUND365]

bought the same 2 weeks back and iam loving it.

[@madsparkie]

RE need to stick this engine in the Himalayan 👍

[@Ritalie]

I have been a motorcycle enthusiast for 25 years. And as far as I can tell, the Royal Enfield brand has the most beautiful motorcycles on planet Earth right now. Nothing even comes close. Except the Triumphs. But the color schemes and overall layout of the Royal Enfields, are just spectacular.

[@siddheshgharat6300]

Himalayan needs slightly more power, the chassis is too good !

[@gregkerr1077]

The 535 single was a fun bike but had a number of short comings. The 650 is a huge improvement. Kudos to Royal Enfield for listening to their customers and bringing out the upgrade.

[@the.communist]

6000$ is the price motorbikes should cost. Not 15000.

[@confusedguy404]

The Communist spoke like a true communist lol

[@adithya1791]

sasidharan palaniappan in russia this is our bike

[@eldergod4817]

You should be like the bike belongs to everyone 😂

[@SivaKanthSharma]

That's because of the import tax, and maybe extra markup. It costs about USD 4k in India.

[@amalkallarackal9293]

@@confusedguy404he spoke more like a true idiot....

[@nicholasspinicelli2911]

I'd MUCH rather pay $6k for this bike than finish restoring my 1976 KZ750.. Plus it would have a warranty and modern reliability.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Buy. It, when people ask what ride you have, you can say you have a Continental GT.

[@nicholasspinicelli2911]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks Yeah. Honestly, since I already have a Bonneville T120, I think I'll pick up a RE Himalayan (hopefully they'll release a different version soon with a motor that can handle 85-90mph highway cruising speed).

[@asl3151]

@@nicholasspinicelli2911 himalayan 650 will come in 2020 -2021

[@yamahasuperbike2202]

you'll never beat japanese reliability, even if your old kz is 40yrs old.

[@nicholasspinicelli2911]

@@yamahasuperbike2202 Really? I've had nightmares imagining how crumbly the rubber bits are inside the motor, and, you know, all that shiz.

[@BaronSupremacy]

Pronounced "chen-eye" Chennai

[@siddhantsingh9920]

Chennai is in southern peninsular India.

[@yashsingh2768]

Mikefule Haha right sir!

[@Shiva-jj6vb]

It's abagnale Not abagnal Abagnaley Abagnale!

[@gobimurugesan2411]

Honestly I thought he is saying china

[@lingesh2773]

Hotel? Trivago..

[@allahthecocksucker2067]

I'm working in Royal Enfield. Chennai.

[@georgekipgen1528]

Can we paint army green in india

[@8080408729a]

@@georgekipgen1528 nope

[@georgekipgen1528]

How about vinyl wrap.?

[@8080408729a]

@@georgekipgen1528 not legally allowed in Mumbai....don't know about rest of an india

[@Crazy0Wolf]

Nice work bro

[@andrewlarson6805]

So I always knew of Royal Enfield at least the name since the early 1980s but it wasn't until very recently watching Jay Leno's garage and videos like this that I feel like I really knew them and to be honest I want several Royal and feels I think they are incredible

[@eliljehorn]

I predict RE sells a TON of these 650's (GT and Interceptor) here in the US.

[@Larry-ir6of]

Indian And the other half will be guys in Anglophone countries who love classic looking reliable bikes.

[@yashsingh2768]

Eric Liljehorn Easy Tisy

[@gsabella4]

I hope so. They look really cool, i'm pretty excited about them. I wonder how comfortable this thing is on longer trips?

[@eliljehorn]

@@gsabella4 I finally got to sit on one yesterday. I'm 6'3" and it wasn't too bad. I could see me with one of these for daily commuting. Hoping to set up a test ride. For Long trips, I have a Road Glide. I cant imagine it competing in that arena :)

[@dougfielding8215]

@@eliljehorn Yes, make sure you keep your glide as the seat on the RE is pretty soft on a bit longer jaunt and starts to hurt after a while. Harley does seats well.

[@YourBrainonBooks]

Got one of these for the garage. It’s slow compared to my triumph but it’s such a blast to ride it doesn’t even matter. I highly recommend this to anyone that wants a cheap bike or is looking for a second bike for when you want to change it up from time to time. I also see this as the perfect companion for the guy that has a big Harley touring machine that wants to have a sportier option for around town.

[@daveinwla6360]

It's also good for modding without fear of screwing up an expensive bike.

[@sonyghazi]

Just a normal video with a Royal Enfield in it Indians be like : It's free real estate

[@automonk1676]

😂😂😂

[@gauravbiswas6741]

yes! we are proud of RE :)

[@saisanjeevr7258]

I mean , isn't it? 😂 #UnderratedComment

[@harshthakar9795]

Your comment made my day..

[@daakuredpanda5782]

Man! We love RE.

[@meteormotorcycle4442]

Awesome to see "elemental" type bikes being built. I love cruisers, crotch rockets and adventure bikes, but the good old "Standard" style has it's charms. The price is right!! The roadside really takes any worries of reliability away. Thanks for taking over the commute and making a seamless transition. Could you give us a slightly higher view with your cam? the horizon ahead disappears quickly! Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@TheKampan]

He is getting better at doing MC commute! Good job mate.

[@rhapsodyrr7876]

@3:15 Top dude for giving you way 👍👍

[@MrMcTavishOBS]

Not all hero’s drive Tesla though lol

[@girirajrdx7277]

Or he is making sure that he won't cause a scratch on the car.

[@benep9326]

This bike is just a beauty, one of the most Beautiful Nikes out there imo

[@PhantomRides]

I rode it and it's an amazing bike from Royal Enfield!

[@ojastushar8123]

Bybre is actually a subsidiary of brembo. The brake pads and rotors are brembo, the caliper as well is a brembo caliper but just with bybre branding.

[@terencedsouza2885]

By bre means By Brembo

[@ojastushar8123]

@@terencedsouza2885 yeah I know, the host implied that they were "copies"

[@ritwikkaushik.]

@@terencedsouza2885 oh I didn't know that , thanks (no sarcasm)

[@Joric78]

@@ojastushar8123 Not sure what video you watched, but word for word he said they were "almost a subsidiary of them" 17:55 . He didn't imply they were copies, just stated they weren't actually Brembos. That's because the Brembo brand is reserved for their high end parts, not their parts made in India for small to medium sized bikes and scooters, specialising in volume for the BRIC and S E Asian markets.

[@riturajborsaikia7408]

The rotors have the brembo branding in red colour....its a small b in red.

[@duytungphammotorvn]

I rode this bike 2 days ago, it's a very friendly bike to ride, the power is a little low but the brake is awesome. I had a situation when I had to brake hard and the Bybre brake worked fantastically.

[@dennisherreid5393]

Looks like a proper street bike. I like it.

[@mrvk699]

Actually in India - RE enthusiasts Swap the actual pads Just the pads with Aftermarket brake pads from Expensive brands - the steel braided lines & master cylinder and brake callipers are are capable of handling different brake pads too. Also in India Enthusiasts change the chain after it’s gone to DID brand chain. The halogen headlights are also very easy swap here in India Many swap for a coupler to coupler swap of headlights

[@BEEBEE159]

@@mrvk699 It sounds like you have a lot of experience, and I want to ask you a question. Is the oil cooler really necessary or can I remove it? I'm from the USA, and it's not as hot here. I'm thinking the oil cooler is something they added for the Indian market.

[@mrvk699]

@@BEEBEE159 Buddy, I have done my Undergrad Major Degree in Mechanical Engineering as Well. Will never recommend you to play with Crucial Parts of a Internal Combustion Engine - and Removing An Oil Cooler from The Royal Enfield bike is equivalent of you Removing Complete Heat Exchanger from Your Car. If you remove the Oil Cooler The engine would not Complete the cool down Phase and May Burst a Crankshaft or worst Engine Seizure due to Overheating. Don’t do that. If you need more power you are free to void your manufacturer Warranty and proceed with a Third-party ECU Tuning Kit.

[@BEEBEE159]

@@mrvk699 Thank you for the reply. I noticed that the original classic bikes the Royal Enfield is based on don't have oil coolers on them. The engines, from the outside, look very similar. I'm thinking of the 1966 BSA Lightning 650, for example.

[@Lavaman3682]

FINALLY!!! A review that doesn't include lame attempts at.humor or music and so on to distract from telling me what it's like to ride. Great job

[@miltondesilva542]

I am enjoying my 650Gt.just a few issues that were fixed very quickly. Easy to service. Great riding bike and very smooth

[@jai5265]

Milton de Silva what were the issues you faced?

[@Maddawg12345]

Hello, I’m 6 ‘ 1 “ 235 lbs ,, do you think this is too small for me ? Thanks

[@dannygroom3327]

Can somebody say something negative about this bike? This is the third review I've seen and nothing bad. Surely there must be something?

[@eliljehorn]

Right? But maybe not! :)

[@davelawson2564]

Its made in india. Land of slumdog millionaire . Hope that is good enough to stop you from buying it. LOL !

[@asl3151]

@@davelawson2564 don't buy it... Your loss... Lil bitch

[@vivekjkumar5797]

I have sat and ridden this so I think I can answer this question. 1. The seat is too thin. if you are even slightly heavy, causes the seat to be pressed down and you will basically be sitting on the frame. 2. It's engine looks massive for a 650cc twin. It looks misproportionate and the engine can get hot. Also the pegs strike your legs if waddling through traffic. 3. Tachometer and switch gears are very basic and don't look or feel great. Overall a decent bike sold for a good price.

[@tonyjohnson3155]

No tubeless tires.. that is the only con I can find.. you can do 150+ without much effort.. and look at the price...or try intercepter 650

[@Farrell0208]

Honestly your review is the one I've been waiting to watch, because I remember your review on the previous version of this bike and how horrible the bike was in build quality. Glad to know this bike has a lot of glowing reviews, and that RE got it together and built a good bike this time around.

[@dougfielding8215]

Randy Farrell - RE still offers the old single cylinder bikes but have also improved their quality quite a lot. Still desirable as a bike for people who long for elemental single cylinder Brit. bikes from the 60s or just want to slow down the pace of living and ride a simple machine that still has a disc front brake and fuel injection. Often much beloved by their owners.

[@grantdubridge7995]

The bike looks cool. It's good see a reviewer using proper lane usage. Your competitors channel got mad when I pointed out his poor lane usage

[@daveinwla6360]

In the U.S., that lane usage is "proper" only in California. Where is the "competitor" based?

[@grantdubridge7995]

@@daveinwla6360 I don't remember who it was. I don't watch him anymore. But, proper positioning in the lane gives you the fastest escape route from bad car drivers and it doesn't matter which state your in. I had a harley rider rididng in the middle behind my van last summer and guess what, he ran into the back of me because he couldn't see past me ( it didn't help that he only stomped on the back brake and fell off when he slid sideways).

[@daveinwla6360]

@@grantdubridge7995 - Sorry, I misunderstood you. I thought you were referring to lane splitting (which is legal in California).

[@grantdubridge7995]

@@daveinwla6360 no problem. I wish I could cut to the front of the line here in Michigan. It's so much faster then waiting for cars.

[@nathanjdias]

I live in India and I have the Interceptor 650, the more upright twin of the Continental GT 650 and I love this bike. This bike has two natures, one is laid back and calm, the other comes to life with a twist of the throttle. It has just enough power to keep me entertained while not being overwhelming to a rider like me who just came from a 19HP 225cc Honda. RE just hit the spot with this bike. On a side note, the Interceptor and Continental aren't actually doing great in terms of sales figures in India. The bulk of RE purchases are the old Classic and Bullet bikes.

[@korkingg]

Well, outside India the brand is doing pretty well, i think rn it's the third best selling bike in the UK (Interceptor) and here in Southamerica the brand does sells a lot too. I'm saving money for a Continental GT

[@Jackofafewtrades]

@@korkingg I'm in the same boat. Hopefully buying an interceptor at the end of next year. I see a decent amount of the GT and Interceptor here in Ecuador. Good to see.

[@kalsangkelly]

ROYAL ENFIELD IS A LEGEND BIKE IN INDIA. WE RIDE THIS BIKE TO TAME HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINS.

[@aadhithanu9070]

Lol

[@deepaklaishramte7931]

That's an exaggeration right?

[@sandeeprana-yo3wm]

@@deepaklaishramte7931 Not really. Driving your RE in the high altitudes of Himalayas is like a cult thing in India.

[@frodobaggins2852]

@@deepaklaishramte7931 exaggeration? Buying a dslr and treading the Himalayas on a bullet is like a cult thing in india

[@sivvinod3187]

@@deepaklaishramte7931 bruh it's a right of passage for indians and foreigner motorcyclists alike to rent a bullet and go to khardung lah.

[@MakyMcthug]

11:21 that jaguar was also Indian😆😆👌

[@TheFaheemrazak]

@Allie X he is just appreciating it

[@lingesh2773]

@Allie X remember India is 3rd has highest Muslim population in the world?

[@sivvinod3187]

@Allie X "unfortunately" Why?

[@sivvinod3187]

@Allie X oh wait sorry I thought you were someone else I didn't mean that last message. Anyway, where I live (Kerala) the situations not THAT bad. Sure, in some places, it's bad but most people just leave.

[@sivvinod3187]

@Allie X I catch up on news but I haven't seen anything terrible yet. But you know, it's the media, they can say anything.

[@thecommonman6558]

Could u do a commute review of royal Enfield interceptor 650? Great video by the way👍

[@rubo1964]

the guy is an idiot why would you want his opinion

[@chivasgoodlife]

@@rubo1964 cos ur mom was an idiot and still she fed u... 🤣

[@longhornfinch]

ByBre is a Brembo subsidiary for small displacement bikes.. same as brembo racing, ap racing etc.

[@rikeshkumarsinha]

Bybre means "By Brembo"

[@ojastushar8123]

I know it's got an eighteen inch front wheel, but the rake angle is 24°, how much more aggressive steering geometry could you want?

[@gauravbiswas6741]

subjective :)

[@ojastushar8123]

@शिरीष ರಾಮಾಯ no way, I have the gt650 and have ridden the 535. The frame on the 650 feels sturdier and the rake angle is more as well, steering is quicker.

[@ojastushar8123]

@शिरीष ರಾಮಾಯ @शिरीष ರಾಮಾಯ I agree but did you know just by loosening two bolts on each of the clip ons you can drop the 650's handlebar upto 1-1.5 inches on the fork arms with zero other modification. It can be made more aggressive than the 535 also.

[@RaghunandanReddyC]

I was waiting for this to show up on this channel.

[@jeffreyhurst9552]

Love the MC commute but I just realized that we don’t really know how good the headlights work at night on the bikes you test. Love what Royal Enfield is doing. Please ride the Himalayan as well. The new 650s suit my commuting needs. Thanks.

[@jz2335]

Royal enfield is a magnificent brand. motorcycles are highly reliable and really built to last. America , enjoy your Ride😎

[@ajayvishnu6929]

The engine sound must be herd with an aftermarket exhaust ! Sounds glorious

[@daveinwla6360]

In some parts of S. California, the cops actually cite you for riding with a non-stock exhaust!

[@VVoltz]

Baby wheelies!!!! Thank you for the video, the warranty makes this one hell of a package. Looks really, really good.

[@joeg8269]

Amazing the world we live in now. In the past, a bike manufactured in India might not get much attention in the US...too many unknowns, not made in the US, etc. But today, a Royal Enfield fits into the typical industry manufacturing model of most cars and motorcycles...designed in one country, parts from another country, manufactured in another country, dealers in major markets across the world. This bike has me intrigued 🤔

[@turvyjj9232]

It's not an update but a completely different model. In Europe is distributed through HD net of shops.

[@Dave-in-France]

Not in France or the UK it's not.

[@paulhopper5459]

Nice review. I am a returning rider after 30 years or so. I let my heart rule my head and bought a '20 CGT 650 Black Magic back in Jul '20! I am just awaiting the imminent arrival of a pair of TEC slip on mufflers that seem quite similar to the S&S. It is just plain fun to ride and stupid good value for money.

[@martind349]

Parallel twins are the very least sexy of engines but my tiny, ancient 200cc Twinstar hauls me at 67 mph with a swapped sprocket plus panniers and fairing from way way back when Honda put out those "Custom" street crawlers. Chihuahuas love'm. I wonder if mine is the only fully dressed in the US left. 👍to India and Royal Enfield for turning things around and also, solidarity to the workers who are asserting themselves in the motorcycle manufactories of India. Quality is best sought as a universal.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Is this yours man?

[@ekomdeepsingh3938]

Fellow Indians please stop braging about the fact that this thing costs much less in india. It is manufactured here!! Americans dont brag about getting harleys much cheaper than us or any kawasaki or yahama or even honda cheaper than us. Stop flooding the comment section for gods sake

[@vichu2160]

It's a bigger manufacturing facility and I cross it everytime when I travel to Chennai from my hometown. The company has 4 shifts there but still couldn't meet the demand that they are getting! It's in Oragadam, Chennai!

[@The3dsGeek]

Everything is good but the waiting period on this bike in India is 4 goddamn months.. I booked one in February, still waiting

[@davelawson2564]

Too many bikers finding it too soon. company cannot keep up with production .

[@The3dsGeek]

@@davelawson2564 production capacity is just 2500 units per month. Out of which 50% is exported to other countries. In New Delhi waiting period has increased to a painful 5 months. I am still waiting for my motorcycle. Been 4 months already. Promised delivery period was 3 months back then.

[@Strideo1]

Oh wow. Here in the US my local dealer had 4 of these bikes available. Obviously Royal Enfield is putting a lot of effort into expanding their sales outside of India.

[@HbbH38]

We have ready stock here in Thailand. Been contemplating on getting one. It's a really cool bike.

[@chandranshpandey1929]

@@davelawson2564 they are doing this for so long. Not trying to sell too many bikes because if they sell too much they can't provide better after sale service which is integral part of this brand success.

[@steveottavaino3804]

You’re creating dam fine, entertaining content on your time on the way to work and your management is writing you up for being late? Thinking MC needs some new management brother. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@calesingleton9854]

"When you give her the beans she definitively goes" Never forget to give your bike "the beans" ladies and gents. Love this review. Looking into my first bike and im liking everything im seeing with RE

[@jimmyb4982]

By far the best review on this bike I've seen. It sure helps that you're likable, too. Thanks a million!

[@jimmyb4982]

Got my Dr Mayhem 3 days ago and love it! Thanks again for your review, which helped me make my final decision.

[@tommcneill2995]

Would also appreciate a commute review on the Interceptor 650 and your thoughts on this bike compared to the Triumph Street Twin.

[@juanmanuelriojagarcia6067]

Super. I remember when you guys had the continental with single cilynder, that day you did a comparisson in the one participated Ana Colja👍🏽❤

[@anand3033]

1:28 “don’t rev it like a chimpanzee” Adam: I take ‘bananas’ for payment!

[@112deeps]

I tested the GT last year, it was not sluggish at all. It turned on a penny! Best check tyre pressures!

[@Mototzigane]

$6000? Holy crap! Here in India it's only about $4200 and eats into Triumph Street twin / Harley Davidson Street 750's market. Although the R3 / Ninja 300 trumps it for their capabilities around the same price xD

[@ojastushar8123]

Ninja 300. Lol.

[@Mototzigane]

@@ojastushar8123 If you laugh at N300, that implies you're gonna laugh more on this 650 lmao

[@jonr4651]

That's the benefit of it being built in your country.

[@Mototzigane]

@@Chris-yy7qc Ahaan, Keeping that in mind.. Why would one get the 650 when you Americans can get lot better bike around the same price bracket? Like the Z650, MT07 and the SV650. I know they're different bikes, but would you all want to see another breed of Harley riders? xD I mean, we pay like $9,800 for the Z650 here.

[@Mototzigane]

@@jonr4651 True that. This is the only bike that's worth looking at from this brand. The other 350/535's are straight out shitcraps!

[@andrewhannam.]

Really really want a GT, between a Moto Guzzi V7 and this for the best retro motorcycle on the market today. The Kawasaki W800 gets a nod as well. But this is perfect 650 and 750 air cooled bikes forever! Absolutely no to LED lights. Glass is great!

[@mikefule330]

I'm on my 2nd Moto Guzzi V7. (The first was stolen.) Does everything I want it to do, including a 20 mile each way commute along narrow country lanes, fast dual carriageway, and busy urban roads. My wife and I have been camping on it. We often do 100 to 200 mile days. It will comfortably hold 80-90 mph and still accelerate. (I tested this on a private road honest!) Lovely bike. I like the Enfields. For me, the Guzzi's shaft drive wins the day for all year round all weather riding. I love the look of the Enfields, though, and hope they do well.

[@Larry-ir6of]

The Moto Guzzi V7 is a wonderful motorcycle, also. But, there soon will be more Royal Enfield dealerships in America than Moto Guzzi dealerships. And for that reason alone I am glad that I bought a Royal Enfield.

[@mikefule330]

@@Larry-ir6of Guzzi's marketing and dealer network outside mainland Europe is poor. Enfield's marketing is excellent. My local Guzzi dealer gave up his Guzzi dealership to sell Enfields and has never looked back. I see 10 Enfields on the road for every Guzzi I see. I love the Guzzi, but I'd consider an Enfield now they have moved on from the Bullet.

[@davelawson2564]

@@mikefule330 support network is important consideration for buying bikes/cars/trucks etc

[@mikefule330]

@@davelawson2564 I agree. However, the Guzzi engine is quite simple (2 cylinder OHV, pushrod, air cooled) and most service and repair places will be able to work on it. Manuals and specs are available online. Moto Guzzi are part of the Piaggio group which has a huge network in the UK. However, Guzzi dealers are few and far between. I gather spares delivery can be on the slow side.

[@herrmahlzahn6924]

The market of the 650cc motorcycles is (IMHO) the most looked up motorcycle. Many refer to it as a beginner bike but I believe it is the bike that many can explain to the wife. How you wanna explain why she cannot have that $450.00 outfit but you wanna get a bike that cost more than her premium equipped soccer mom van? So for a lot of us is it a 650cc. The market is full, R-Enfield, Suzi SV 650, Kawa Ninja 650, Honda CB 650 and so on. I believe $6000.00 is the sound barrier for many couples. This is the number between peace in the house and where fighting starts. No, not only to buy the bike, also the insurance and service cost thereafter. I believe the interceptor 650, Continental GT is a big player in that market. I believe it comes in that class down to how far away the dealer is. R-Enfield is like BMW, to far for me. 120 Miles I could do once or twice but I don't wanna go this distance for warranty, for service and so on. At the moment is Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki closer. It is much easier to take the wive on a Saturday afternoon to go to the dealer "in town", to show her the dream. Planing a all day trip to the big city far, far away, to show her something that she has absolute no interest in the first place. It's like she wanna take you on a 300 miles round trip to show you that blouse that she saw. Some have to explain to me anyway why a fully loaded 4 cylinder 2.5 liter sedan is cheaper than a 900cc Motorcycle. Just saying.

[@dougfielding8215]

Herr- sounds like comparing a crappy car to a real good bike. Which do you think will last longer? I do understand that many people don't get the desire to spend good money to buy a motorcycle, they have not experienced the thrill to ride.

[@paulm2467]

Harris performance's main claim to fame is their racing pedigree, they were involved in the Yamaha 500GP racing bikes from 92 onwards and ran the Suzuki superbike team in the mid/ late 90's

[@dynamicjaethought7788]

I would get a Royal Enfield.

[@ashishpatel350]

I wonder how well these are going to sell here in the US. It seems peope are buying them and are hyped.

[@adityakashyap951]

For the fact it's a 650 for a great price

[@adityakashyap951]

@Sharad Vashisht most of the enfields have soem amount of waiting period + good things take time

[@aadhithanu9070]

Unreliable....Just see how Eicher stock tanked in the last few months....

[@twoeightythreez]

I just bought a meteor350 and the two 650s they had (a continental and an interceptor) were both sold by the time I took delivery of mine. They had a few Himalayan bikes and 2 other Meteor 350s. While my Meteor isn’t really a highway bike, it is very impressive for a 350cc, 425lb bike. Very torquey which makes it feel bigger than it is and gets phenomenal fuel mileage. I can get to work on back roads, so the 75mph top speed is fine for me.

[@gary1477]

I bought a Royal Enfield Continental GT650 in Rocker Red. I think it is beautiful.

[@TheChrysler56]

So much going for this RE Continental. So much to love about it, it’s not the best but it sure is the best for the money. Don’t forget the suspension is made by Gabriel! An American company who manufactures suspension systems for 4x4’s and trucks alike. I’m a fella from England who rides a 2019 Kawasaki Z900rs but would definitely buy one of these RE’s tomorrow if I had room in my Garage.

[@rehtorbF03]

I got to ride the GT and Interceptor and they where both great bikes. The INT was a little more comfortable from an ergonomics perspective but the GT was much better looking when sitting next to the INT. My knees hit something on the engine/frame/tank on the GT when really hugging the bike in turns. At $6K for a brand new bike any complaints are really just nitpicking. I could see a lot of people picking up a GT for more customization. Great bikes, hope other manufactures are paying attention.

[@jimpanzer07]

The bike looks fantastic and the price is great!

[@paulm2467]

ByBre is a subsidiary of Brembo, they are the brand dedicated to smaller, lighter and lower powered bikes, they manufacture in Pune, India.

[@Cheeseatingjunglista]

Its a 68 Boneville, (weight, power,engine size, looks, etc) with modern reliablity, abs, etc - whats not to like?

[@koongfu00]

Love the twins, I've bought the Interceptor 650 and I felt in love with it, only downside is fuel economy, I do 200km and the fuel light starts blinking, with the Classic 500 you can do 300km with one tank.

[@slayerplaysgenshin9842]

Classic 350 you can do even more

[@Larry-ir6of]

I have been getting 60 miles a gallon (25.5 kilometers per liter) on my INT 650

[@koongfu00]

@@Larry-ir6of How??? going at 60km/h?

[@Larry-ir6of]

Alfa I was riding at about 55 mph on secondary roads (in the USA that mean not on highways. And also on side streets in stop and go traffic.

[@koongfu00]

@@Larry-ir6of ok, i ride mostly on highway at 100km/h avg and i can't do more than 200km until the light starts blinking

[@adisura9904]

I think India also has very good segment for early riders. I hope Bajaj and TVS try American markets

[@8080408729a]

Bajaj is already leading South American market... & When it comes to TVS....RR310 is bike ur looking for... It's BMW 310 with TVS logo cost hardly around 3500USD

[@adisura9904]

@@8080408729a thanks dude, I know they have a presence in S.America and to some extent even Europe. However I would love to see them in US as well. I know the market is a bit different and it may take them some time as well. Also, not from the US buddy, and don't really need a bike right now, sad but that's true.... thanks for the suggestion anyways!

[@8080408729a]

@@adisura9904 pleasure 😊

[@aryamansinghahadi4386]

We get this motorcycle for around $4500 in India. This brand is a benchmark in india everybody loves it's every motorcycle! People have to wait in bookings for their bike to be delivered, this is the demand of this beast here! Their quality service and price point are the best factors about it... I've rode this bike and since then this has been my dream bike i hope i can buy it soon!💖

[@richards.5354]

I’m looking forward to test riding this myself as well as the W800. One of these will be my new bike this year and join my 2017 R6 and my 2018 R1.

[@nervotica7991]

Richard S. - i would not even consider this POS if i can have a W800.

[@VishalPandey710]

@@nervotica7991 here in India re costs 4000 USD and Kawasaki w800 costs 12000 USD and both provide same performance but build quality wise Kawasaki is better but I guess it's a single cylinder?

[@dougfielding8215]

@@VishalPandey710 The W800 is a 360 degree twin with bevel shaft cam drive and a long stroke engine. The RE is a 270 degree twin with a short stroke engine so power comes on a little later in the rev band than the W800. Different riding dynamics.

[@dougfielding8215]

@@nervotica7991 I think the RE is a desirable bike, but I adore my W800 Street! Just love to listen to, look at and especially ride that bike. It has reinvigorated my riding experience.

[@nervotica7991]

@@dougfielding8215 - if i had the $'s i would buy a W in the blink of an eye - for sure - they are however overpriced in Australia...sigh...

[@MK-ny7tp]

For all the buyers, try the twin "Gursewak" exhausts. It takes you to all new level.

[@nazablitz]

It's a good looking cafe racer style bike but here in Malaysia its 12k usd price is too close to Triumph Street Twin's 14k usd price tag.

[@sandeeprana-yo3wm]

Excise duty bro

[@breaknotechnofobe5983]

Good vid mate! Would love a camera angle that has a bit more raised! Would love to see more of what's in front of ya.

[@NiteshKumar-tn8xt]

This comment section is gonna get FLOODED with Indians.

[@jtec99]

Proper or native?

[@ganjaextravaganza]

@@jtec99 RE is a proper brand

[@mayankmalviya2991]

@@jtec99 proper indians, cuz its an Indian Brand.

[@NiteshKumar-tn8xt]

@@jtec99 dot, not feather

[@jtec99]

@@NiteshKumar-tn8xt lol, thank you. What I wanted to write but chose not to.

[@Joric78]

They look cool, but here in Oz they cost the same as a Yamaha MT-07LA, Suzuki SV650UA or Honda CB650FL (@$10K AUD ride away), so they aren't getting any passes if they are falling behind on build quality. They do both suffer and benefit from being learner legal bikes here though (based on power to weight ratio and capacity) .

[@waiwong7996]

Do you think it's worth it, (AUS new rider)

[@Joric78]

@@waiwong7996 There's just too much that comes down to personal situation and subjective preferences with bike selection for me to really answer that for you, but I don't think it's over priced. The 3 year, unlimited KM warranty and 24/7 roadside assistance does a lot to offset potential concerns about reliability, and I have 2 Royal Enfield dealers within 10kms of me (Adelaide).

[@utkarshadhikari5525]

*R.E is a good value for money, esp after seeing American* *manufacturers go down on quality and higher on price*

[@utkarshadhikari5525]

@Spooder Man lol not even that, see how much service sector they hold globally, u will laugh

[@lokitomanny]

I enjoy all of your reviews and this one was no exception, you provide a unique style and approach, straight up to the point, real world explanation of what you feeling on the bike as it happens. Very important that you are reviewing options like this bike, vehicles that are not so popular but could be a hidden gem. At this point I am downgrading from a Road Glide, and just looking for something small for around town and inexpensive to own and maintain, something with character, good looks and comfortable and enough performance to keep me entertained and I believe this bike hits all of those requirements. I suffer from carpal tunnel, so riding stance and handlebar vibration are issue for me. At first I was torn between the Kawasaki Z400 which has a bit more performance or the Honda CB300R that has the cafe looks that I adore. But, both bikes are under power, not for highway riding, issues with vibration, tall sport bikes comfort issues, so other than the extra weight, this bike seems to offer a good alternative compared to my other two options. I extra warranty sounds good, but I never count on it, they always find ways to disqualify you when you need it the most, so I just buy and maintain at my own risk.

[@eldritchshiner]

Nice. I always "wanted to like" Royal Enfields, and now with this one finally I do like. I'd ride one.

[@Dave-in-France]

If you were reviewing a Yamaha MT-07 I would accept more some of your comments - does it wheelie - but it's not. It's a gentlemans motorcycle for riding out with your friends and chillin'. You didn't have your chillin head on when you rode this bike imo.

[@pankajtrails6153]

I agree with you. This is a different category machine meant for Leisure more then for race and fancy stunt. That wheelie was painful to watch.

[@superchargdsoul]

In India this one is sold for just below $4500

[@superchargdsoul]

@Thuglife yeah truuu. A Lamborghini in India is like the price of a pagani 😬

[@SPM_SS]

@@superchargdsoul Even "used" paganis go for around $2.5 mn. So, no. Lambos in India aren't as expensive as paganis abroad.

[@superchargdsoul]

​@@SPM_SS dude I didn't go through the exact numbers. I meant it's just expensive.

[@mindspinn311]

6:45 Oh thank you jeebus he finally adjusted the mirror correctly!

[@crosscountrycruisHer]

That's for taking us along with you, GREAT ride.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏍

[@ChronicTHCBlaze]

Hi Adam can u review the Royal Enfield classic 500 ABS? Any color!! 😌

[@karmanjitsingh8882]

Tha Outlaw Thats not a gud bike. Kindly ignore it.

[@hafeexius]

Stick on some Gursevak exhausts (made in New Delhi) and it sounds great

[@roninenlightened6350]

No the AEWs are the best sounding plus they are near the legal territory.

[@ankitanand676]

@@roninenlightened6350 no aftermarket exhausts are legal in India

[@tumpy1]

You can bump up the power with a DNA air filter and after market exhaust.

[@TwoWheeledBooBear]

@ 18:00 ByBre isn't "almost a subsidiary." They are one. They're quite literally Brembos manufactured in India with the name change to reflect the change in MFG location, vs Made in Italy (Brembo.)

[@michaelruatfelaralte84]

Bybre is By Brembo and you are right

[@kunalchabria1989]

That camera angle is killing the fun of this video. Rode this bike a while back and it's a really good bike just needs better suspension and you do feel the weight on your wrists when you turn. It's a cafe racer staying true to its lineage as a classic motorcycle brand, stop asking for led headlights on a cafe racer.

[@Andythenurse]

I reckon you could remap the engine to get another 10bhp. It's possible they'll do it themselves soon enough.

[@occyman]

S&S make some nice slip on pipes and it sounds great...plus they also do an 856cc big bore kit too..

[@alexmacdonald258]

I ride one of their Himalayans-2021 bike, and wouldn't hesitate for a heartbeat to grab an Interceptor. My Himalayan's my BDR bike, and handles dirt with ease, but it could be a little faster top in, on the blacktop. But then again, where I live, almost all the roads have a 60mph speed limit. It easily cruises at 65 though, and in 3 years I've had zero issues except the compass, which likes to go out of calibration (like you NEED one, on pavement). Offroad, I switch to a Garmin GPS anyway, so no problems.

[@GIGABACHI]

I want the non "Racer Wannabe" version, it's name escapes me now. The engine seems to be decent and the motorcycle(non cafe version) as a whole very well thought out and attractive.

[@GIGABACHI]

. . . Interceptor . . . but if you ask me I think they had the names assigned totally opposite to each bike's use and looks, if you know what I mean.

[@viperq]

Good review. Hopefully the 838 goes into production.

[@daveinwla6360]

And when it does, I hope it has the girder front forks, as seen at EICMA 2018!

[@notstevelam]

you're the first reviewer to comment on how sluggish this bike turns and i will have to 100% fully agree.

[@timothyphillips5043]

Why don't people do basic research this is not an upgrade from the 500 it is an alternative. They are different bikes. They are also the longest running bike company in the world. You only have to look at it to see the British design element . Great design well put together, the perfect package. Dear me this guy doesn't get the retro thing does he?

[@97910466xx]

Finally royal Enfield 650cc 🤟🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@funkuhaters9117]

try interceptor, hella comfortable motorcycle

[@Strideo1]

I like the GT better. Something about the foot peg placement on the Interceptor really bugs me.

[@funkuhaters9117]

@@Strideo1 actually I bought the interceptor and install the gt foot peg 😁

[@Strideo1]

@@funkuhaters9117 Sounds like a good solution.

[@funkuhaters9117]

@@Strideo1 I changed the handle bar too,stock handle bar little bit high ,now I am really enjoying my 650,next mod is S&S exhaust

[@thenuclearheartbreak2467]

You’re videos are awesome! I’m a new rider and looking for a light naked street bike like this, still trying to decide, but you really help narrow it down, thanks so much! Keep them coming! Kindest regards, -James

[@manish5209mk]

We get 5 yrs extended warranty. Enfields can last 30-40 yrs. You ride is for 15-20 yrs then pass it on to your son when he is in college.