#4 | KTM DUKE 790 owner rides BS6 RE CONTINENTAL GT 650 | Acceleration test | Honest Review

[@04shreyash]

For all those guys looking to buy it, just check my review as I'm a proud owner of GT650 Ice Queen BS6. The bikes build quality is absolutely amazing..its rock solid... You'll surely be amazed when you test ride it. To say it in a simple way its like riding a muscular bull...always raging forward...lol. But comparatively for the price, this is indeed very much reasonable to buy for all its specs. Being 650cc doesn't mean it'll give a tough competition for benelli 600i or z800..then your wrong...since its a twin cylinder and quite heavy...you can compare it with duke 390..but eventually GT beats it. Maintaining it is the next big question cause after buying it you'll usually be getting a service charge of 2K appx. For every 2-3 months and if anything gets damaged..puff...it'll put a heavy dent for your wallet...considering all these in your mind..if your middle class and want to buy it ..make sure you'll be able to maintain it once you buy....and its also heavy to move with your hands...If you read this till here..thank you 💓

[@ImranAli-qj4ir]

How tall r u? Is it okay in traffic

[@04shreyash]

@@ImranAli-qj4ir 6ft...I prefer for people above 5.5 as it takes lot of strength to hold while standing..yes its ok in traffic...it feels a bit difficult in long rides as lot of pressure falls on your palm and feels uncomfortable at the beginning days

[@tejaspadhye]

@@04shreyash how are the dynamics in tight city traffic? Are you able to keep your shoulders from paining on this? Because reviews say tank is too narrow to grip and put weight on with the footpeg position. I could only test ride Interceptor and that too only 2km, Delhi showrooms dont give bike for solo test ride :/

[@04shreyash]

@@tejaspadhye as my experience of riding it for past 6 months..I didn't feel any stress on my shoulders except for my palms..it also depends on the riders body weight...the more the weight more the stress...intercept or is good for long rides & comfortable whereas GT is aggressive in riding and feels more controlled handling..

[@devisettysairam6507]

@@04shreyash try gloves to get rid of pain in palms

[@hormazdirani1431]

This commited riding position is the secret to enjoying a pleasurable ride. The first generation of Jawa's too had it.

[@AmjadAliSyd]

Yes also it helps on higher speeds while not having a fly screen

[@rohitjadhav8744]

I'm a proud owner of GT 650, truly best motorcycle from Royal Enfield 🔥❤️

[@Vamshi_0069]

I hope I will buy it one day

[@SteeeveO]

Indian people should be proud of RE bikes. Yes I know they are designed here in the UK but anyone with any sense looking for a good deal on low priced bikes should be looking at India & NOT China! Continental could be improved by having neater rear light/indicators & I'd like to see the Conti keep the centre stand like the Interceptor, & it would be perfect. Lots of UK riders are lining up to buy these as we are moving away from plastic, high powered bikes which are too much unless you only do track days. So, keep it up India - don't rest on your laurels as China will be copying these soon - you need to stay ahead of the game.

[@rahulvani5969]

I think it's all about affordability and usable power. Going from point A to point B and running errands would be a pleasure! Dr. Mayhem(custom) is my personal favourite

[@rummyrookie2558]

This guy test driving the bike in bangalore and complaining about the traffic😂

[@EternalInfinity8]

The 650 twins are a totally different experience in the Royal Enfield family. I was pleasantly surprised when I test rode them when it was launched however it cannot match the fire power of KTM. Triumph Tiger is the ultimate touring machine if you afford one

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Absolutely

[@shree397]

Actually i own 390 and i can evidently say that RE 650 twins are much better than my Duke 390(2018) and my street twin (2016). Coz they do things on perfect budget unlike triumph (of course higher quality but 3x price 😭). Also duke just vibrates a lot compared to those 650s and is not so peaceful and stable at 120kmph(curse of light fiber bike)

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

@@shree397 I have owned two 390s, zero vibrations at 160. Not sure how u maintained ur 390. Is 390 vs 650 a fair comparison? Naked vs classic! Come on dude

[@shree397]

@@madhukarshivanand1136 if you say zero vibes on a single pod motor vs a counterbalanced twin pod then you are seriously ill informed. My 390 has done 84545kms and I maintain it like new but still the engine being a single has vibes its the nature of single. When I rode 650s there counterbalanced twin pod motor are way more superior than KTM'S single. Apart from that RE's bikes are much better at almost every aspect than my 390 yes they are no match to 690/790/890 (ktm has to get it together). Its not not that my 390 is a bad bike...I love it. But its not as smooth as those 650's its hard fact. 650 vs 390 , seriously those bikes produce same power (almost) and cost in the neighbouring ballpark, yes I will compare. Remember a high compression single will always be beaten by low compression counterbalanced twin when it comes to vibes.

[@04shreyash]

@@madhukarshivanand1136 that's coz duke is very much aero dynamic in shape than GT...and very much considering the body mass ratio of both...its well and good to compare gt650 and duke 390...except for duke kicks in at initial stage and eventually gt takes over it as gears go up

[@ajitavhad353]

He said all the things that many people say after studying the bike.. genuine rider.. and great observations..

[@vinayakmaurya8793]

I am city rider That's why got this RE continental gt 650 And this one is good

[@anirudhjavaji1160]

Sir ur paying 3.5 for 650 cc wat else can you expect They've just done an amazing job

[@suvrosarkar4419]

Don't judge a bike simply based on its cubic capacity The continental has a 650cc twin cylinder but only produces 47 bhp and 52 nm torque While a duke 390 has 373cc single cylinder but still produces 44 bhp Just for reference the Kawasaki Vulcan 650 with its 650cc parallel twin produces 60 bhp and 63 nm torque (with a mono shock) The continental would have been an impressive bike.....60 years ago

[@mt-kb1fy]

@@suvrosarkar4419 ekdum ekdum worst ans

[@suvrosarkar4419]

@@mt-kb1fy Answer to what ?

[@anirudhjavaji1160]

@@suvrosarkar4419 yea a ninja 650 costs 8 lakhs and has 68 BHP I think paying 3.5 lakhs for 47 bhp is better 😎

[@suvrosarkar4419]

@@anirudhjavaji1160 a critical thing you are missing is that the Kawasaki is imported, rather then built here If both bikes were equally localised then the price difference wouldn't be so large ( import tax is about 75-50 % ) And if it's price you are after then playing 3 lakh for 43 bhp is better, is it not ? 35k price difference for just a 4 bhp difference is not really justified Not to mention the ktm 490 parallel twin series will be here soon

[@anandchatterjee8940]

What you are getting for that money is more to ask for. Talk about looks this bike looks even better than some harleys or triumphs and moreover it has more road presence than the duke series. Even the 790 gets shaded away by the excess orange branding. You should consider looks as the first thing for a CAFE races. Performance is more than enough Compare acceleration , deceleration , sliper clutch , traction controls with something else. This is pure love ! And we dont judge. From the northeast ❤❤❤

[@mantechvlogs5902]

If 650 comes with only kick start all ktm guy will change there mind

[@siddhanthshetty6920]

Didn't get it

[@amithrao8127]

If you are considering long rides, I’d suggest buying this and switching your handlebars to a thunderbird 350x handlebar with risers when going on the long ride. It’s the most optimal way.

[@amithrao8127]

@Good Shit 😂😂😂😂 yeah. But many people like the gt 650 tank better and i kno a guy who did exactly what i said and had even installed Himalayan suspension forks for higher ground clearance too. You should prolly check it out his insta account. It’s masked moto ig

[@KrishnaPramodganta]

Exactly an year ago, been to this showroom and test rode the same bike on the same road. About to finish my 1 year ownership of my dr.mayhem in few mnths...🤩

[@vibinDan]

Wow. Not just like any other KZbinr that uploads a hindi review with english title for increased views. Nice review mate!

[@harpreetsingh8890]

Your future is good on KZbin...good luck!!! You have good talking ability...Nice Brother. 🤘🏻

[@pramod2665]

Subscribed after seeing electronic city flyover, Bangalore 😍😍❤️. And one thing gt650 produces less power as compared to other 600cc segment bikes because gt650 gives 25-28kmpl mileage. They concentrated on mileage as well instead of only power.

[@VigneshVicky-dd9ec]

You can't expect that much torque from an cafe racer, that plays more different from other bikes. 😉😉😃

[@AMANSINGH-wx3vv]

Interceptor is way more comfortable than the continental if you want a comfy bike with same power interceptor is for you i have done 700 kilometres in one go on interceptor 😋

[@manosdaimanolis9127]

Gas consumption?

[@sumanthgowda8323]

@@manosdaimanolis9127 i did the same almost close to 2000kms(bangalore to kanyakumari, rameshwaram and then back to bangalore). Fuel consumption cost was around 4k

[@akshay5569]

People love those positions its a retro cafe racers where gypsies use it when traveling the world it's build for that and I went from kerala to manali in that ,no problem at all

[@Saboteur2401]

Finally i got a nicely reviewed video 👍🏼

[@consumer091]

You are riding this like a Duke...crazy...the real joy comes in the mid range...

[@Yogarajamechanical]

I like the way that you reviewing every bike.... Go.. on

[@captainmoto206]

I just did a full review of the GT 650 and I really enjoyed riding it.

[@kargekarko54]

You are correct sir. This riding position is suitable for nearby commute. Not advisable for long rides. Your shoulder and back demands a massage after long rides. 😛

[@debasishsharma3248]

Come and ride the gt in our part. Dats NE, ur defination of biking will change for sure

[@Way2727]

Such an honest review, thanks bro❤️

[@bhagat2774]

Man not having RVM's on this bike started to stress me out a bit. Such a big bike, the dealership should fit the RVM's if they're giving it away for TD's because it is dangerous looking to your side and driving on such jam-packed roads, because well, India.. Safe Riding 💪🏽

[@shamir6662]

If you are very much satisfied with the power delivery, For long rides with same performance you can go for interceptor 650. Seating position is really good and comfortable

[@125BHP]

You coming from a 790 duke. Complaining about could have better torque, better tyres and rode without having glance on specs what it has offers like slipper clutch and dual abs. This is not fair tbh and we respect this twin parallel engine a lot. It has offered a Miracle of madness what we missed in RE family ! What was the prices of the bikes you were comparing in mind like , 3times, 4times or 5 times. Hands down no company can built this mean machine! It’s a boon for cafe racers as well as RE men. If my comment is harsh, don’t mind me but mind the due respect ✊

[@jimmyb4982]

A good free-flowing exhaust system, a DNA air filter, and a Booster Plug will transform the performance and character of the bike and subsequently the experience.

[@praveenchoudhary2523]

9:54 hahaha. That accent man😆😆😂😂😂😂 nailed it

[@kumargovinda2781]

Thanks for keeping it raw, totally liked this

[@swapnilbhisale2332]

I cant hear the dugo dugo dugo . . . 😂

[@suhasts7484]

U r a wonderful Rider man! I mean taking through those ksrtcs and bmtcs are like hell⚡👍🏻

[@hormazdirani1431]

Enjoyed watching your video very much. I almost felt like it was me riding the bike. I doubt if the Interceptor with its wide and pulled back handle bars could provide the sensations generated by this GT.👍

[@mrtonyshorts3181]

GT is awesome bro🔥

[@drynjolf9807]

Imagine this same twin 650cc interceptor or gt 650in the price range of 10 to 12 lakhs I'd buy it in a second no price cutting no cutbacks just premium. It would be amazing

[@Kottam_Yallawa]

0:45 and there is your 790 Duke touring review for you all. 1 video, 2 reviews.

[@mrhunter9054]

but some antic people can plant the GT in Air,awesome

[@syedfazal6181]

Love you man You’re impressive Love that you wearing gears I see few guys here riding motorcycles with Chapal and making reviews lololollll

[@saivishwak5735]

Royal Enfield is just like Harley Davidson who thinks that there customers want only a badge while looking for their bikes and nothing else

[@anuragmtr131]

i hate RE but i am damn luv with GT

[@supersamosa7153]

now thats a proper cafe racer unlike that gt t35

[@jeremytjames]

Great video sir

[@sreenug2090]

Hi bro, I heard about silencers are pretty much heated and some times it will burn the pillion rider shoes. is that true. Can I install any silencer gaurd?. please tell me bro. Much waited to buy gt.

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

M sorry, not sure about that bro since I don't own gt.

[@duvvuravibabu2551]

I have MT 15 I think it's not perfect for u present.If u have some extra time then test ride MT 15.i want to listen u r experience and it's helpful to others who wants to own MT 15.

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Will do bro

[@0zn_707]

what is that app you used to compare the specs?

[@anishthatal1496]

Bro Himalayan is best n budget friendly with full of accessories it will look lk chotta 🐅....

[@adarshreddy6969]

The himalayn is a good bike but it's lacks ABS. And ABS saves lives trust me. Go for the continental GT ❤️. I have an Interseptor and it is soo good.

[@derp195]

That's not true. The Himalayan has ABS.

[@teamdelta5397]

is this bike good to drive for 5 hours at every weak ends

[@ajjuace5841]

Exactly the same showroom where i took the same bike for a test drive and it woooooooooed me 😮😮😮😮😮😮🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@ddA-cr3ph]

Gt 😍😍

[@jbasumatary7861]

Says let me get to the highway first Proceeds to even heavier traffic.

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

That's the traffic in highway there buddy

[@weebgamer4713]

Believe it or not , but the truth is that Ktm - kids RE - MAN

[@Huwberts_Emporium]

I'd but one of these if they were around £4000 but here in the UK the Continental GT 650 is £6500 you can get very nice, low mileage bikes for that price. I'm going to wait until these have been on the market a while and buy a used one as a second bike.

[@ajithrshet8250]

Sir Can you please do a video on TVS Apache rr 310??

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Sure, will do

[@praneethdodda4520]

Try interceptor , you can go comfortably for long rides

[@ITZARYAN]

Thunderbird x was also good looking bike

[@duker250_sakthi]

Interceptor and GT are affordable for middle class people..am proud owner of interceptor 650

[@KRISHNU10]

What do you do for a living man?

[@31keyser43]

Typical indian rider : honking every 10 seconds 😂

[@Torquebeast650]

anyone can come from anywhere even if you're on a highway

[@sainagarjunakodali2246]

Both interceptor and continental bikes are slipper clutch assisted

[@sushanshantharam9926]

Sir try the interceptor . Your riding a cafe racer and compiling about its dynamics trust me ride the interceptor it has different dynamics compared to continental gt

[@IamSaabar]

1:36 which app you were using to compare the bikes ? 🤔

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Bike dekho

[@dhirri3]

I want a new bike for about 3 lakhs , I am 23 , 5ft 7 and 65 kg have Hornet 160r . Duke 390 or interceptor 650 or any other bike?

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Touring/budget bike - interceptor Daily commute/short rides/for fun - 390

[@premjithps9721]

impressive episode br✌️

[@shree397]

Dude as an automobile enthusiasts and with 20 years of riding experience, i can say you don't know much about power band of an engine, the first time you redline the bike it will tell you it's got no significant power after 5½k rpm. Why do you insist to hit the rev limiter like always (even after gear speed run) its not good for engine and is actually counterproductive. Shift at 5½ 6 k rpm on that bike and see it climbs to speeds faster. And it will not do "dugu dugu dugu" as its a 270° parallel twin.

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

M not a pro bike reviewer as such buddy. M used to duke 790 hooligan, that muscle memory kicks in and took a while to adapt to 650. Btw I never owned a RE/classic motorcycle to know much about exhaust note etc. I got to know much about RE motorcycles after riding it.

[@shree397]

@@madhukarshivanand1136 Ktm 790 is an exquisite bike planning to test ride one day. RE bikes are all shit except 650 twins.....those twins are children from another mother 🤣 Sorry if I have been rude(on my other comment too) but I see a lot of KZbin videos where people don't get the idea behind 650 twins. Its heartbreaking 💔

[@shamir6662]

Please do a review on interceptor 650 @Madhukar Shivanand

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Have done bro kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3nJk4p-oL2VZ68

[@shirtsguitar]

Really cool :)

[@HARSH9909]

What is considered as a long run ? How many kms??

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Usually we will understand the actual pros n cons in any motorcycle based on long-term ownership is what I mean when I say long run. However before buying, if possible it is better to ride it for around 100-200kms to understand how it performs in highway, city etc is my opinion.

[@HARSH9909]

@@madhukarshivanand1136 I’m planning to buy it for joy commute within city...it’s not a need I like the design as well as the engine for the price range moreover I’m certain about the brand reliability.

[@SrikanthReddy-fj6zo]

@Harsha Vardhan hey buddy I own GT 650 bs6 version and coming to bike looks and performance it’s awesome but I’m city ride I always suggest you to do as many as test drives and coming to long rides I done many long rides over 500kms and I didn’t felt any wrist pain or back pain as I used to riding position and also my height 6.1 so maybe It was much comfortable. My only suggestion was to do test rides in city conditions bro because it’s heavy weight bike and you have to decide based on your rides whether you can be flexible with it ....All the best buddy

[@HARSH9909]

@@SrikanthReddy-fj6zo appreciate your response, will consider! :)

[@shailajanandanrath7991]

Your right indicator was on 😑😕 please take care to switch it off when you are not taking a turn.

[@khasirecappedmovies]

Gt 650 i love 😍😍😍😋

[@MsOmkarthik]

2021 alloys wheel are coming will wait

[@anzafshan1346]

There is sliper & assist clutch present

[@jackojagan8600]

Waiting for yhe 2021 interceptor with the tripper

[@pastormjoshuaramaraogfcmin7142]

Bro interceptor is next Level Don't compare with gt 650 Interceptor looks premium than any other bike in re The only problem is foot pegs

[@MunishK02]

Why all Kannadigas speak English in a particular slang? Even my slang is same as I belong to Bengaluru

[@trippingsoul2846]

Talking about leaning body weight on handles when you already own duke 390😂😂as if that’s a cruiser😂😂

[@devilsvlog0007]

What is mileage this bike....?

[@hruthikbb728]

Bro test ride Dominar 400 it's quite underrated

[@exploringboy4190]

Love form Kerala 😍

[@niharshah2960]

Is there any wobbling issue

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

No bro

[@marcjohnson7734]

Does it have a horn?

[@shekharbanerjee3951]

My dream bike

[@chinmayateja8959]

Does it suit for the 5.7 height people??

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Yes. Take a test ride once.

[@peruruphanindra6704]

me in my gully roads at 5th gear

[@ImranAli-qj4ir]

It's just too heavy 😔 I'm 5'7" think of handling it in city's cockroach traffic daily

[@anujsaini7198]

No issue at all..i am also 5'7" and quiet a skinny guy but still manage to ride easily..You wont feel any weight while driving.

[@hangrybiker]

Bhai seat ki kam ki ja sakti hai seat ki cushion katke.

[@jyotiprakashnanda5653]

Do the test ride

[@siddharthkshirsagar1229]

There is no road in India where we can pull GT 650 to full throttle 😂

[@captainnavi6546]

Yes and yes just for looks alone 😂

[@abhishekojha1483]

I am merely 55kg with 5'10 height Will it suit me?👉👈

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Absolutely

[@rahulrichard1258]

Im 45kg and got Himalayan fr daily commute 😂

[@inspectordash]

Why u compare with meteor man.. it's a different types of machine

[@madhukarshivanand1136]

Sorry

[@dikshitnayak4367]

Dv kannada 🔥🔥🔥

[@parthwadhwa507]

Its looking like splendor in thumbnail

[@shyampapanna559]

Guru long ride sometime..???

[@dikshitnayak4367]

Karnataka 🔥🔥🔥

[@greasemonkey815]

Being classy will always beat being hot👍 #caferacers

[@sumansengupta9280]

Both Interceptor and GT has slipper clutch

[@ashwin8722]

😂❤️👍

[@AnilKumar-xh6di]

Nice

[@Sanmugam-nc7uy]

180 kmph is the top speed of this bike

[@saidattnaik1967]

Bro u get many other information on the speedometer not just speed and rpm