2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT650: Buy or Pass??

[@captainmoto206]

Check this out if you want to hear the GT 650 with the Nuke Little Boy exhaust: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZrHaZWYZc2qndU

[@C00KSTERr1]

I went with the aew te 102 exhaust they sound awesome, still keep the classic look, way lighter than stock, and are only $350. They are basically the s&s pipes just half the price.

[@ethansolomon6886]

The torque it produces in the Indian version is 52 nm

[@inthrutheoutdoor3464]

Where did you get it? Is there a dealer in Carolinas?

[@captainmoto206]

@@inthrutheoutdoor3464 the bike or the exhaust?

[@inthrutheoutdoor3464]

@@captainmoto206 the bike

[@chrisgraham5186]

Who gives a toss about what Yammie Noob says?… He's the motorcycling equivalent of the lad who's been shaving for four years… and has cut himself both times. Some of his comments ably demonstrate his lack of biking experience.

[@scottyesch]

I've had my 2021 Mr. Clean for two weeks now. Absolutely love it. Mine came with Pirellis, lucky me. One warning about the seat: if you haven't already ordered the single-seater with the cowl, I have read on owner forums that they are less comfy than the two-seater yours and mine came with. My longest ride so far has been around 90 minutes (from the dealer) and it's super comfortable. Plus you can use the pillion to strap down a rain suit or similar gear. I think the single-seater with the cowl looks cooler, but I wouldn't give up the comfort of the 'touring' seat.

[@johnstanley7442]

I'd heard happy comments about a modest improvement attainable in the single seat from Hitchcocks, in the UK. They look similar, except the one I saw had RED stitching. The surface texture is not as smooth, resulting in less-SLIDE-PRONE seating, or "sticky," as the Rodeo Roughstock folks would say. I don't know HOW-MUCH the comfort improves, with that replacement seat, so you might want to see what you find-out, on a Forum.

[@mototakahe836]

47 and 52 more, than enough for urban riding and secondary roads.I love my INT650 Mark Two.

[@manojbalakrishnan9439]

FYI. The tyre manufacturer is CEAT Limited (formerly, Cavi Elettrici e Affini Torino) an almost 100 yr old Italian firm now only in India. Kinda keeps in sync with the enfield heritage tag😀

[@captainmoto206]

I did not know that and I work in the tire industry. Thanks for that info. I haven’t had any issues with the tires. They are holding up really well and keep up with the bikes performance.

[@romeldias]

@@captainmoto206 also pronounced as ' See- at ' here in India!

[@djo10000]

@@captainmoto206 glad to hear you are happy with them. I was a bit concerned as I’m looking to buy a gt tomorrow

[@captainmoto206]

@@djo10000 they are beautiful bikes. I haven’t had any issues with mine. Take off is good. Top end is not the greatest due to the smaller engine but it’s still a very fun bike to ride.

[@sirk2424]

I got the 2020 model as my first bike and I couldn't be happier. Thanks for the 2021 review!

[@captainmoto206]

You’re welcome!

[@matt13579]

Mine is being delivered this afternoon, same colourway as yours. Looks great, I'm also waiting for the single seat to be delivered! Nice bike, nice video! Cheers!

[@captainmoto206]

I think you will really enjoy it. It’s a very enjoyable bike to ride.

[@jimmyb4982]

You gotta get the bar end mirrors and short fly screen, too! I've got the Dr Mayhem variant and love it to bits.

[@jimmyb4982]

@@soundwavesuperior6761 Dr Mayhem fuel tanks can be purchased online.

[@jimmyb4982]

@@soundwavesuperior6761 Really? That's unfair. Yeah, I like the red.

[@jimmyb4982]

@@soundwavesuperior6761 Boy, that's restrictive and depressing. Some are obviously taking chances, though, as some of the best mods I've seen are in India. I mean, that's what makes the twins great: they're basically a blank canvas.

[@jonyoung6253]

I bought an INT650 last year and had just moved to western NC, indeed it is motorcycle heaven here.

[@cosbro5389]

Just compared my 2019 interceptor to the triumph speed twin 2020....in a blind test i would buy the Enfield ...speed is over rated...smooth is where is at...Great bike for me (55) and the best bike i have owned

[@michaelkell8153]

enjoyed the review - keep them coming!

[@charlesemerson6763]

Tyres are different to mine which are Pirrelli Phantoms. I fitted the AFW mufflers, single seat, bar end mirrors, small fly screen and cranked levers. Need to get the AIS delete kit, the booster plug and the center stand and I'll be done. Might also go for LED blinkers.

[@benhutchison2538]

80 or 90 on highway is good to go on smooth road. Watch for grooves!

[@benhutchison2538]

It should of came with perelli demons

[@captainmoto206]

@@benhutchison2538 I spoke with one dealer and they said that RE couldn’t import the Pirelli tires in time for their production run so they sourced a tire made inside India. They aren’t horrible tires but I am going to swap them out.

[@benhutchison2538]

That sucks dude. Purchased my dr mayhem a month ago with the perellis on it. Bum deal dude. Safe riding!

[@captainmoto206]

@@benhutchison2538 I was a bit reluctant since I had never heard of the tires before and I work in the tire industry but decided if they rode like crap I would just replace them anyway... which I’m going to do anyway because I’m going to go a bit wider in the rear. Hopefully help with that higher speed stability.

[@khalilGT]

I have a gt650 with pirellis and already after 4500km i had to change them. Now i have bridgestone bt46 and i think they are much better😍i didn't drive with them yet but i heard that they are better in curves and long-live. Just a tip. Stay safe Greetings from 🇨🇭 (switzerland🤗)

[@johnstanley7442]

When the time comes, I'd heard that Michelin tires improved things, but I don't know WHICH model, sorry. Maybe check the Forums. The tiny bug-screen/mini-cowl/mini-windscreen that RE sells apparently cuts-down upon wind turbulence as air would otherwise be moving-through the instrument clocks, so that may NOT "just" be a styling item. If it cuts-down on avoidable buffeting, at-speed, that's a good thing, and can be less-tiring.

[@brianhutchins4148]

Enjoyed the video Captain.

[@motoman9323]

GT850 is a beautiful bike and it's all about riding.

[@modusop8]

Bike will do 110 easy, has 47 HP well done Cafe , more puriest type , the price you can NOT beat it , Yes I own a Mahem !!

[@jmadduri7411]

Can you please share which fender eliminator you ordered and where ?

[@stoneroses9350]

Great video man 👌 you should post more

[@captainmoto206]

Thanks! Just uploaded a video on the Nuke exhaust for the GT650.

[@baslaarberg]

I have a Continental GT but it came with the Pirelli tires like other twins have. It might the changed the tires for the 21 model.

[@captainmoto206]

I have learned that they apparently had an issue importing the Pirelli tires so they went with the Ceat tire which is produced in India. I have already ordered a set of Pirelli tires with a 150 in the rear.

[@romeldias]

@@captainmoto206 The CEAT should do better, the Pirellis need to be constantly up to temp to get traction so in the cold or wet, the CEAT compounds should perform better!

[@djo10000]

@@captainmoto206 the Indian govt barred the importation of tires. Hence the local brand

[@ashishpatel350]

@@djo10000 supply chain issues during the pandemic. plus the ceat tires are apparently better.

[@ChakraVart1]

She’s a beaut!

[@drewnader1726]

Good stuff 👍

[@captainmoto206]

Thanks!

[@jeffgravitt3732]

Not insulting the bike by any means, but is the gear whine as noticable in the saddle as it is on the video?

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Hiway 181 north Carolina,, Epic motorcycle road. 😊

[@pbasswil]

Exhaust: "...pretty quiet... something that'll have to be fixed later." Do all motorcyclist think this way? Is it of utmost importance that everybody hear your motor loud & aggressive? I know I personally appreciate a quiet machine that doesn't bug my neighbours - same as I appreciate them not annoying _me_ with, for instance, their lawn mowers & such.

[@omagro8267]

Ehh nah its very regional based. I think we enjoy loud because people drive badly in our area/country. In texas, if you're not on a loud harley, no one will know you're there or think about the chance of q motorcycle pulling up. So in our case, loud is safe.

[@pbasswil]

@@omagro8267 :^) MoCy companies should make special Texas models that are as tall as an F150. :^)

[@jmadduri7411]

Are you doing any mods for the tail light if so ..please share details.

[@captainmoto206]

Yes, I already cut the subframe which eliminated the bulky rear brake light and turn signals. I went with the MK Designs shorty tail kit. Check my videos, I have an install video already posted up!

[@jmadduri7411]

@@captainmoto206 I don’t want to cut the subframe. I just want sleeker tail light and turn signals and want to get rid of the fender. Do you have any suggestions?

[@captainmoto206]

@@jmadduri7411 I have not personally seen anything that will clean up the rear of the bike like a simple fender eliminator. You can start by removing the plastic fender extension that comes on the bike from the factory. I took mine off within a few days of owning the bike and it does help the looks a bit and it doesn’t cost anything.

[@chrisgraham5186]

Fuck me!… Don't you have some really boring roads near you?… Were those the best places to go to put it through its paces? I've had the Interceptor version of RE's 650 twins for a couple of years and I love its abilities in the twisties. Spent 5 weeks down in the Languedoc (SW France) in 2019, and it's the perfect bike in the mountains, chasing my brother who lives there on his ’06 Thruxton on roads he knows really well. Flexible enough to get away the wrong gear on a hairpin, and a good enough chassis (courtesy of Harris Performance) to handle those times when you brake a little late.

[@MrArjunbohtan]

Are you worried about punctures? As the tyres are not tubeless.

[@captainmoto206]

Not particularly since most spoked wheels require the use of an inner tube so the air doesn’t leak out in the first place. In the US many of the bikes sold today are still sold with spoked wheels although if I had my choice I would prefer to be able to go tubeless as on my ZX10R.

[@tonycat721]

06:21 What you get with this bike .... NOTHING .... BUT A ridiculous grin from ear to ear ... this is what a bike should be like...

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Kewl bike, America always wants faster, lol 😆