2024 Royal Enfield Bear 650 - It's the Best.

[@Dagehtslang]

WOW!!! This is the best Reviev so far!! I watched everyone of them. Even in foreign languages. But this one shows exactly what i am looking for when i am checking a bike at dealership. I open the storage things, reject the Seat etc. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Now, I ll wait till march for getting this bike a Testride and if it isnt to stiff and hard, and the ergonomics are fine for me, than i probably gonne sell my shotgun 650 !

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thank you so much for your comment, it is really appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the review. Definitely test ride if you can, it sure helps to make the decision if it's the bike for you. All the best. Regards FPPete.

[@rnbdanny]

I’m so impressed with this proper overview of the bike… It’s the first time I see someone covering all these main points that I feel are important and that I haven’t found in any other video of this bike anywhere lol. Going through the bike and even removing parts until you get to the air filter is great to actually see how the bike is designed/made. Thanks for that!

[@emmanuelmartin1238]

Totally agree, felt like I actually got to know the bike and not just the subjective looks and feel.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks heaps for your comment, it really means a lot to me. I try to show as much as I can for all potential buyers of the motorcycle. Glad you enjoyed the Video. Regards FPPete.

[@rickybloomfield3751]

Couldn't agree more 👏 well said

[@billcotton1551]

Hi Pete, the 450 Himalayan finally arrived to the dealership near me in the U.S. I was very impressed with the fit and finish, and it had a sticker price lower than my Honda CRF 300l Rally! RE is absolutely killing it with their bikes.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi Bill, Glad you liked the Himalayan. It sure is a good Dual sport bike. The Price is very competitive. I do love the CRF300. It's such a good bike. Check out Adam Riemann on KZbin. Aussies riding the CRF in Thailand. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Regards FPPete.

[@bobdrakeford5731]

A very thorough and comprehensive review Pete. Best one yet!! If you were the RE Salesperson, it'd be hard to say no to the Bear 650. I very much enjoyed your video. Great job, and well done! 👏👏👏

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi Bob, Thanks heaps for your great comment. Glad your enjoyed the Video. The Bear 650 will sell itself. Regards FPPete.

[@nigelfisher6896]

Thanks for your video. I watched it this morning and went out and purchased one this afternoon. Delivery on Monday. One of the first ones on the road in Queensland

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Awesome mate! Santa was early this Year. You gonna love it. Sure put a smile on my dial. What color did you go with? Regards FPPete.

[@nigelfisher6896]

@FULLPELTAdventures the black and silver

[@settytb1]

Fantastic review! Appreciated taking off some panels and the seat, talking about what your knees rested on etc. Great insight and review!

[@MichaelBath]

It took a while for KZbin to feed your video up to me, glad it did! Great full review. Cheers

[@ALKAHEST]

Best video on the bear I could’ve wished for, thank you for this 🙏

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks for your comment, it is really appreciated, and I am so glad you enjoyed the Video. Regards FPPete.

[@manjunathj9202]

Excellent review! I already own the Bear but I am at my parents' for holidays and my bike is not with me, so I am watching this video as I miss my Bear. This was a bloody good review, I learned a lot of new things! 😊

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks heaps for your comment. Glad my video is helping you with motorcycle separation anxiety. LOL. I feel your pain, I have been in that situation myself. The good times on the bike will be happening before you know it. Regards FPPete.

[@gautambadveti6522]

I got this exact color scheme yesterday delivered. Looks much better in person.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

I think the color scheme is pretty cool too. Would be my Choice. Congratulations on your new Bear 650, and enjoy the Ride. Kind Regards FPPete.

[@jameselliott5220]

Really great review! Best overall detail for a test. I subscribed!

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks so much for subscribing. I really appreciate your comment, and glad you enjoyed the review. Kind Regards FPPete.

[@mencewilkinson9625]

Good review at last, thank you.

[@mrwill1969]

Another thorough review Pete, this is the one I've been waiting for. The bear has peaked my interest I like the look and the styling and the petrol green colour pops. Merry Christmas mate to you and yours and a prosperous new year . Cheers 🍻

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi Will, Merry Xmas and HNY to you to mate. Glad you enjoyed the review. Yeah go test ride one if you can. It sure is a good looking Bike. Regards FPPete.

[@bartpjdeceuninck8855]

Very well done, I've read more than a dozen reviews and may say I learned a lot of yours, thks, Bart, Belgium

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi Bart, So Glad You enjoyed the review, and thanks for your comment, it's really appreciated. Great to hear for a viewer from Belgium. Merry Xmas and HNY. Regards FPPete.

[@mattfrancis8826]

New sub after watching that - ripper of a review mate 👍

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks for subscribing matt! Glad you enjoyed the review! Kind Regards FPPete.

[@allanthompson9695]

Great review. Thanks. I'll watch more of your vids.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks heaps Allan, Glad you enjoyed the review and appreciate your comment. Regards FPPete.

[@EnzoGABRIEL-hr6up]

Thanks, that's the best and complete review i've seen so far !!!

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment. Really appreciated. Regards FPPete.

[@rickybloomfield3751]

Hi Pete. I have watched loads and loads of bike videos and yours actually went into all the details that interested me. Taking the seat off etc. I have subscribed and look forward to more interesting, in depth, no flannel, just straight talking 👌 saying what you think. Thanks from rainy, freezing cold 🥶 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi Ricky, Thank you for your comment and subscribing to the channel I really appreciate it. I Like to see as much detail myself when looking at a new bike, so I try and pass that on in my video's. Merry cold Xmas to you. It's going to be 40deg Celsius on Boxing day here in Melbourne. Kind regards FPPete.

[@clipdev]

Man I miss Stralia. Thanks for the vid! What a great bike to explore the country. ❤

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi mate, Ha Ha, I'm sure Stralia misses you to. Glad you enjoyed the Vid. Regards FPPete.

[@ogasi1798]

bloody lovely bike, negative is everyone i know who owns these new RE says the headlight is shi7e, they are not kidding based on the video in the dark, wow - this same cluster is shared across so many models and it's crap - i would defo get some aux lights because even the high beam sucks

[@MickH60]

Does anyone know how to adjust a headlight any more ? It would be way better tilted up a touch...

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

I think the headlight just needs some adjustment. Royal Enfield's I find need some tweaks when new. I had one were the headlight was pointing way too high. Aux Lights would be an awesome addition If your doing a lot of night riding. Regards FPPete.

[@DH-tp9ns]

That's a cracking bike mate. I love that model, 249, by far the best option. RE does an outstanding job. I bought a Classic 350, and a Meteor 350 this year. I couldn't decide...so why not get each one a buddy. LOL Enjoy and Cheers!

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Ha Ha, I did something similar 5 years ago. The only problem is the one that gets left behind on ride day looks very sad. LOL. Regards FPPete.

[@DH-tp9ns]

@@FULLPELTAdventures You have to assign them odd and even days. That way there's no grounds for favoritism. LOL Cheers. Don

[@peterdawson7775]

Merry Christmas Pete, great bike.🎉 Thanks for all the great video's throughout '24

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed the vids, see you in 2025. And thanks heaps for all your great comments, it's really appreciated. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Regards FPPete.

[@gtptvanbuuren3795]

Thank you. Ride healthy and Merry Christmas.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Cheers and the same to you mate. Merry Xmas, I hope Santa brings heaps of motorcycle stuff. Regards FPPete.

[@Makul-rt4sz]

I own shotgun650..I dont know yet if bear650 in the best RE650 bike but in this color it is definetly the most beatiful one👌

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

The shotgun is a great bike. I agree with you the 249 paint scheme is cool. Thanks for your comment. Regards FPPete.

[@on2wheel]

Wow! Thank you for this nice review. I will order mine here in germany in a few days. Same color. Available in March 25.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks for your Comment, and Congratulations on Your New BEAR 650 when it arrives. You will have a lot of fun on this great Bike. Fantastic to have a viewer from Germany. Frohe Weihnachten. Regards FPPete.

[@on2wheel]

@@FULLPELTAdventures Do I see the first rust on your bike? On the frame, under the bike at 14:16 and at the tank when you had removed the cap at 13:45?

[@TwoTubesADV]

What a funky looking bike Pete, i like it 👍 Excellent review. Wishing you a merry Xmas and New year mate. ATB Jason 👍

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi Jason, Thanks heaps mate. I have been enjoying your vids, just gotta drop some comments in. Wishing you and your family a Merry Xmas and Happy New TwoTubes Year. Regards FPPete.

[@erickonigsdorfer544]

Thanks Pete! Great review!

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Cheers Mate! Glad you enjoyed it. And really appreciate your comment. Regards FPPete.

[@hughmac7423]

Looks very cool. If I was to get a Royal Enfield, it would be a Bear.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks Hugh, Yeah sure would be my choice. Thanks for watching the review. Regards FPPEte.

[@emmanuelmartin1238]

Felt like real world review. nice one.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks for your comment, really appreciated. Regards FPPete.

[@MrLeslloyd]

There should be an adjuster bolt to lower that brake pedal,I have 5 1950's Enfields and they all have that adjustment,foot should face forward.Did you try adjusting it?

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi MrL, Great point you raised there, I cant believe I did not look at the adjustment. I'm sure you are 100% Correct. I have noticed Royal Enfield's do need to be dialed in. The Headight adjustment for example. Merry Xmas & HNY. Regards FPPete.

[@jimdoolan2277]

Great review 👏 👌

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks heaps mate, glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you have a great Xmas and HNY. Kind Regards FPPete.

[@kawajocb1685]

Nice Bike ❤

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

It sure is, I love it. great bike to modify to your own pleasure as well. Kind regards FPPete.

[@JorgeAbreu-ut7jo]

Probably my next bike to replace the classic 350. It seems that RE intends to launch spoked rims for tubeless tires across the entire range. At that point Bear will be perfect!

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks for your comment, You will love the Bear, The new Classic 650 may be worth a look when it is released in 2025 as well. Regards FPPete.

[@abhigyansinha7924]

Great video!

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks heaps, Glad you enjoyed the video. Regards FPPete.

[@nicholasjarrold8649]

Hi I’m in uk that was a great review round the bear I’m looking at getting one as a winter hack I come from a mx back ground and scrambler style is what I like I ride a triumph rocket 3gt chrome edition I don’t know if you have that colour in Australia and it’s a fantastic bike but I don’t want to ride it in the British winter so I think the bear would be a good bike for that but I wouldn’t take that out when the salt goes down they will both stay in the garage but great review ithink they look well built and also they are good value for money take care and have a great Christmas

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi Nicholas, Thanks heaps for your kind words and glad you enjoyed the review. Not sure if we have the chrome edition here but we do have the Evel Knievel GT which looks awesome. The Bear 650 would be a great addition as a stable mate for the Rocket. Test ride the Bear if you can, that will confirm if it's for you. I personally love it. Merry Xmas and HNY. Regards FPPete.

[@mauriceridesout]

Looks like a ripper! Not getting them till new year in Uk.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

In my opinion the Best Royal Enfield to date. They keep raising the Bar. Hope you get to test ride one. Thanks for your comment. Regards FPPete.

[@mauriceridesout]

@FULLPELTAdventures This and the classic 650 certainly my favourites of the latest bikes.

[@neilrichardson3986]

Wouldn't buy new,but will buy secondhand when available 😉

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

@@mauriceridesout Looking forward to review the classic 650 when it arrives in Australia. I thought the classic 500 in squadron blue was the COOLEST bike ever. I loved the look of it.

[@johnh9031]

The mods for this will be awesome

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi John, Yeah, it sure is a blank canvas to modify if you choose to do so. Regards FPPete.

[@relevation0]

I wonder if parts are interchangeable with Interceptor I am in the process of "scrambling" mine mainly for dirt road use.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Good Question, I would assume they would be interchangeable. I think the swing arm may be longer. A scrambler interceptor would look cool. Good luck. Regards FPPete.

[@MickH60]

The swingarm is slightly longer as well... And that headlight needs adjusting up..

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks for the Swingarm info, I wasn't aware of that. Yeah I did mention about adjusting the headlight but that got cut out in the editing process. Kind Regards FPPete.

[@FredFishbinder]

On Ya Pete.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks heaps FFb, Merry Xmas, Regards FFP.

[@Ro77cky]

I’m betting, with the launch of affordable bikes we might see manufacturers dropping their prices in 2025.. thank you RE!

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Yeah I hope so. And also the smaller capacity bike market is hotting up. Kind regards FPPete.

[@kerrykelly2707]

Frame is Harris performance of UK that RE purchased and still have the Harris brothers design frames

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Wow, Thanks for sharing the info, I did not know that. Kind regards FPPete.

[@___SSS___]

Himalayan 411 frame was also made by Harris performance 😅😅😅

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

@@___SSS___ Thanks for that, I think the main reason Royal Enfield has been so successful, is by employing top people to design their motorcycles. Regards FPPete.

[@P88KER]

Where is the battery located Pete ? My bike is locked in a lock up garage, but unfortunately no mains electricity , so it's important to me to have quick and easy access to the battery to charge it externally when left for extended periods over winter .

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi, Good question, It is located behind the Tool Kit on the Right hand side. Take the side cover off, remove the tool kit, remove 3 screws that hold the tool kit holder in place, and the battery is behind that cover. You can download all Royal Enfield owners manuals from the Royal Enfield web site. Regards FPPete.

[@Crosshatch1212]

Bikers ,clueless .

[@neilrichardson3986]

Fantastic L👀king Bike💚

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Thanks Neil, Yeah I love it. Royal Enfield are doing a great job. Regards FPPete.

[@thelonewolf666]

that offset speedo stuffs with my OCD---its a deal breaker

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Yeah I need to talk to Royal Enfield. I'm sure it's a cost cutting thing. It would look way better in the Centre. Regards FPPete.

[@Crosshatch1212]

Rember the days a bike sounded like a sewing machine .there vack .😂

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Today Motorcycle Manufacturers have some very restrictive emissions controls. The good thing is the after market companies help us get the sound we want from our bikes. I'm just glad we still have internal combustion engines. LOL. Regards FPPete.

[@user-gw6gj3is1j]

A comment for the algorithm...

[@D_Man56]

Как для высоких людей? 1800мм

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

The Bear 650 is perfect for taller riders. Regards FPPete.

[@D_Man56]

@@FULLPELTAdventures Thanks a lot

[@rockbiterhd]

We are going backwards with this type of no power old style ok for sum would you like an EFI tiger mouth

[@mauriceridesout]

Some might say the opposite.

[@daves6380]

How much power do you need? I have a Scram 411 which has literally half the horsepower of the Bear 650 and it will go anywhere and do anything just fine. Also, remember that these types of naked bikes are not really meant for high speeds, because at some point, the wind would just push you off the bike. These bikes are NOT designed to break track records...they are designed to be simple, reliable and good looking.

[@MickH60]

There's plenty of other bikes for you mate, this is like the older UJM's, just perfect for a lot of us, going by the popularity of these bikes, and the fact that motorcycle dealerships are disappearing at a quick rate of knots, I think the motorcycle manufacturers have dropped the ball not making more simple bikes like this....

[@daves6380]

@MickH60 You are 100% correct. I don't care for fancy electronics, ride modes or top speed. I want to enjoy a simple, reliable motorcycle and ride it the way it is meant to be ridden while enjoying the scenery, instead of going 150 mph while scraping a knee every time I take a corner...there is no need for that.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi, Thanks for your comment. The best thing about motorcycles is the Choice we have. There is something for everyone. Many love the simple things, others love all the high end tech. What ever puts a smile on your face. Kind regards FPPete.

[@SmithSmith-t9o]

No it's definitely not the best. They are built to a price. Let's see how long they last on the road.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi Thanks for watching the Vid, and thanks for your comment. I totally agree with you. Credit to Royal Enfield is that they are continually improving their brand, which is a good thing. We know the Interceptor has been a winner so I'm sure the BEAR will be as good. Good warranty and Road side assist should help if there are any issues. Kind Regards FPPete.

[@MTBrider26]

What brand new bike would you buy for the price?

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

@@MTBrider26 Tough question. If I was after a Scrambler I would be very happy with the Bear 650. I like the look of the Triumph 400 as well. A lighter weight dirt bike may be the CRF300 or the upcoming DRZ4S. There is just so much choice out there. Regards FPPete.

[@MTBrider26]

@@FULLPELTAdventures sorry that question was directed to Smith-Smith. I would love to hear his/her wisdom on the topic and was awaiting to be inspired by the answer.

[@FlyingBrickADV]

I’ve been interested in that question, as I’ve placed an order for a Bear. My first RE. I did lots of research and struggled to find anything significant with regards to reliability. Weirdly not many examples of people putting big kms on 650 power plant. I found one guy with 80,000+km no issues and another with 100,000+ no issues. Also noticed Himalayan’s racking up big km no issues, I.e Joe Ryan. For the money they look like a solid proposition.

[@stephenbryson5618]

214 kg way to heavy and only 47hp from a 650 no thanks. There’s better and lighter bikes with more every thing now..

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi Stephen, Thanks for your comment. We are very lucky in the motorcycle world to have so much choice, many will not buy a Royal Enfield, however many will. There is nothing better than chatting with mates and discussing what's the best Motorcycle for Road/Off Road/Adventure/Commuting etc. Kind Regards FPPete.

[@richard2951960]

good review mate thanks ,

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, And thanks heaps, really appreciate your comment. Regards FPPete.

[@williammuir638]

2/1 exhaust is a disaster. Should be 2/2. Collector box under engine will cause issues off road.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Hi William, From a Scrambler design point I can see why they went with the 2/1 exhaust. If the bike is used off road I would add a Sump Guard available as an accessory. Thanks for your Comment. Kind Regards FPPete.