5 Things I Disliked in Continental GT 650

5 Things I Disliked in Continental GT 650

[@prudvid8894]

Objects in the mirror vibrate when they appear.

[@chandansoren8002]

Lmfao 🤣🤣

[@andyroy5736]

If one can add to that, Objects in the mirror vibrate more than you as and when they appear? :P

[@aakashsandhu2165]

Not on the twins*

[@CapitanTavish]

Oh mate... I thought my eyes was the ones vibrating .., thx for clarifying

[@Horses7]

@@CapitanTavish lol

[@94balkrishna]

One suggestion - leg fingers are called "toes" 😂

[@iamstrell]

😂😋

[@Kingsman-i4i]

ആസ്ഥാനത്താ കോമഡി

[@mathewmaheo4806]

😄😄

[@94balkrishna]

@@Kingsman-i4i I don't know Malayalam. English plz

[@birimrachacheranmomin3540]

😂😂

[@64_K]

The FI Issue was amazing that you noticed and probably RE should consider this issue

[@nikhilpeter20]

It's something that couldn't be solved

[@BharatJusta]

The FI is probably electromagnetic. Any significant external magnetic field will interfere with its operation.

[@njkdgreat]

Hey Strell, great review, as always. I just got my suggestions regarding this video that I'll just share with you and all the viewers: 1. Heating issue near brake lever - that's one issue no other reviewers has mentioned! Maybe all of them are too much hyped about this motorcycle that they completely ignored the heating issue. Well maybe that might make people to wear shoes rather than bathroom slippers or sandals while they're riding this bike. So somewhat a good thing? (😂 I'm stupud) 2. Side mirrors - typical cost cutting quality of RE. 🙄 No comments. 3. Fuel gauge issue - okay, this is something that I would like to share my experience. 3 of my friends own Himalayan BS4 and 1 owns Thunderbird 350. All these guys faced this same issues, and it's not that a deal breaker. After keeping the bike on side stand for a while and going for a ride, for the first few kms it will show reserve, then it will get back to it's actual figures. 4. Clutch feel - is it because it's a rental bike and since many are riding this same bike, the clutch got hard? Or can it be adjusted to make it smooth by a local mechanic? 5. FI cut off - I am an avid reader of TeamBHP and no one has ever noticed this issue before, so I can say you are the first person to notice this issue! And that is seriously a dangerous problem RE needs to seriously consider to resolve ASAP. These are just my views on the problems raised.. and honestly, this video is far better than other videos (about problems of 650 twins) like this I came through these recent days, some of which are literally hilarious! 😂😂 Anyways, once again, nice video Strell. :)

[@iamstrell]

Thanks for your thoughts 😊

[@mohitextreme1988]

I have a friend whose Interceptor spills out fuel from the fuel cap when he decelerates or brakes hard. His rear tyre also wobbles like crazy. He has made more trips to the service center than making actual trips. He had to replace his seat with something more comfortable. Talk about ergonomics. Not anything against the brand, but I believe that if you're a hundred-year-plus old company, you should've got your shit together by now.

[@afraza5946]

Giving a 650 for under 3 lakhs doesn’t excuse RE to get away with these problems. Hope RE improves the quality.

[@bunny10841]

In Germany it is 6lakhs man .. it is important if you are selling outside India

[@abhishekpandya8236]

Change the mirrors, and adjust your clutch as per your user manual. Too much tight clutch will damage your clutch plates and light clutch will damage your gearbox. And I have the same problem with my fuel gauge too but that's the fun right! It's not a big deal. It's imperfection not the flaw.. Not any bike is perfect. I rode from Bajaj pulsar to BMW and I even found flaws even on BMW bikes! 650 twins are overall a decent product.

[@ojastushar8123]

It's very weird that you feel that the bike has a heavy clutch. Because it is servo assisted and felt quite light. Do you think it's an issue with that particular bike? Regarding the mirrors, the bar end mirrors that RE sell for this bike should solve that issue. Please investigate the efi issues because some videos have been popping up showing the bike cutting out while riding. Great content as usual, please keep making more videos on the gt650, it makes my wait seem shorter 😅.

[@iamstrell]

I am getting messages from other users about the clutch feel. And this is a brand new bike which covered 3k kms. So nothing could possibly go wrong apart from the service centre guy made it tight.

[@shaurya9327]

650 cc bikes have a tighter clutch , unlike 250 cc

[@aashirwadtripathy1113]

The FI problem is due to wiring issues similar to the Himalayan. When you keep the handle straight it will turn off, but when you turn the handle either way, the broken wire touches the metal neck and then you can turn on the ignition now

[@wazee3706]

The fuel meter is in a new kind of reserve mechanism

[@iamstrell]

Smart 😁

[@yashn6208]

All you said is 100% accurate. Even my friends are facing exactly the same issues. Two more issue to note is 1. this engine cannot handle low degree atmosphere. Places like Leh, Spiti etc. the engine just cuts off and is reluctant to start again. 2 of my friends owning a Interceptor faced this issue on the Ladakh ride. 2. In rainy seasons or again the places like Ladakh, the instrument cluster fogs a lot, lot of moisture is accumulated from inside. Also a bit of rusting issues faced on cylinder pipes and other spares right from the 1st rains of purchase.

[@tharunajith9621]

I am so glad that re out of all the brands has brought in a twin cylinder bike in the affordable market ! And really do hope more manufacturer start building multi cylinder bikes in India.

[@kaamranmohammad1584]

I hope the Japanese four jump in before we die off old age. Vintage British look Japanese make. 👍🏻

[@parveshkashyap2973]

It’s been a month since I bought GT 650 and I've completed around 750 Kms so far. You're absolutely right for the fuel indicator which never shows the correct bars and the vibrating rear view mirrors. Taking about the weird behavior of the fuel injector, I use Gods Zeon R2 which is also a magnetic tank bag but no such issue or fault in the ignition of the bike. Continental GT650 is tremendously fun to ride and a big like to Royal Enfield for this kind of motorcycle.🏍🖤

[@dr.dineshsinghbhati]

Parvesh Kashyap please tell me about the waiting period how much they took to give you the bike do they send any sms at the time of allotment as i was told that company didn’t allot the bike yet

[@sevajagadeesh3210]

With how much cost 650 bought u bro

[@seceretary]

Interceptor owner. BS4. 15months user. Other than the mirror vibration post 100kmph, there is no other common fault.

[@virajwaghanna]

Really good that you pointed out such things which actually cause inconvenience. I wonder how come other so-called car and bike reviewers left these things out.

[@sureshkishore]

Hi Strell! Crisp video as usual. My interceptor has just crossed 600 kms. Done the first service. I completely agree with you regarding the erratic fuel guage. Full to full is my current solution. I am facing issue with the poor low beam. Plan to upgrade to Osram nightbreaker of the OE spec. My service center has lubed my rear disk along with the drive chain. So I don't have any bite on my rear brakes.

[@ojastushar8123]

What the hell? Lubed the rear disk what'd wrong with them? If they mess up such a simple task I wouldn't trust them

[@moayangeraier7861]

Nice information... I hve continental 535 n the riding is very much aggressive n I got several burns on leg as well on my first month back in 2017 however is it worth it upgrading to 650?

[@PurnaRout--EXArmy]

Bro, I am also owner of continental GT. Fuel gauge not reading properly & vibration, at this Time bike start slowly vibration in mirror but the bike go for 100 and above nothing vibration feel. Over all the machine is so amazing.....I really love it..

[@Torquebeast650]

Go for bar end mirrors

[@tyronnen3918]

There is small amount of air that passes from the fuel lock to push the fuel downwards... the tank bag must be cutting it off thus stopping the fuel...

[@nareshkumark.v535]

Fuel indicator is the serious issue out of all the issues and also magnetic bag , but most of the ppl won't use the Magnetic bags unless they go for long tours etc.

[@vijoywilsonp6417]

Finally, Strell reveals his left hand

[@prawesh2092]

What about the tyres, is it durable enough?what are the chances of puncture?

[@adityagopal1215]

I really like this bike but what concerns me is it's touring capabilities and whether it can handle small time offroading? Will it be comfortable for long rides? Recently I saw a video where the interceptor fails at high altitude, have you heard anything else like that? Now seeing the Dominor 2019 I am having second thoughts. I consider touring a big criteria and Dominor being more technically advanced and being a good tourer, I am confused. Please help me out here bro.

[@AbhiramH]

Hey Strell - what about tubed tyres? You think they are manageable?

[@ojastushar8123]

Not ideal if you are touring. Only for city use shouldn't be an issue

[@jlx15]

@@ojastushar8123 if someone buys 650GT for only city ride, then he wasting money and under using his bike...

[@kirangouds]

Everyone has fuel gauge problem

[@statusguruji3949]

Bro not only RE it happens with my rtr160 4v too

[@abhiraambharadwaj1556]

I think RE focused mostly on making a vibration free bike and they forgot the basic ergonomics.

[@freestylevlogs3107]

I agree, as injectors do works on principles of Electromagnets, use of bags or any other materials possessing magnets are prone to interfere injection operations

[@msdajan5283]

Magnet won’t play any role, but fuel injector with low fuel it may off the ignition completely on all the Royal Enfield which had an fuel injectors in it RE should consider it

[@harir1]

Hi Did you feel any difference in sound of interceptor and gt. Also any difference in the idle rmp of two bikes???

[@cirancj4182]

I'm sharing my exp... For touring long day with this gt.. Make sure your back bone ready for the stress coming ahead...

[@kvinaional]

the tank pad thing is pretty true..i had been expericed the same couple of times....thank you so much for figuring out the issue...i spoke to re guys but they were not aware of this thing...

[@iamstrell]

Thanks for confirming. Don't use tank bag because prolonged usage could create lot of damage.

[@amjadbadsha3887]

This was best in quality by RE ..... Well that what the manufacturer tells

[@prawesh2092]

How about the longride comfort in this bike ? Is it enough comfortable to ride arround 200 kms nonstop

[@sagaralluri3571]

About riding position is that too aggressive than cbr250 or is it same as that of cbr 250

[@vigorousss3565]

More aggressive than 250r

[@Richardsunny933]

Brother what abt interceptor review video..when are planning to post a video on it ?

[@vivekstreme1994]

I felt the pegs obstruct your leg movement when you keep your leg down. Also the seat is so basic.

[@HbbH38]

This is a beautiful bike. Went to test it out and was shocked at how heavy it felt. Plus the fact that I had to tip toe quite abit didn't help.

[@zadefied]

Do this for interceptor too

[@Me.anything]

Probably this is what RE could offer within 3 lacs rupees 🙄 otherwise go for speed twin and there won't be any issue as such.

[@dilipj7402]

When it is about fuel gauge same thing happens with my Himalayan 😣

[@statusguruji3949]

Bro not only RE it happens with my rtr160 4v too

[@telipenka1688]

Bro not only rtr,my r15 v3 too😭😭😭

[@statusguruji3949]

@@telipenka1688 hmmmm

[@ateasailo1110]

i agree with the fuel meter probs and one thing handgrip is too spikey without gloves

[@ahammadjaseem5642]

Ia dam shure that 12 liter tank is too small for a 650

[@HopeIsAlliGot]

forged rider oops. What ? 😧 10.5 Ltr tank for CT 100, and 12 L tank for intercepter ? 😂😝🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Torquebeast650]

True Tired of making trips to petrol pump every 140kms

[@vivekantoni2134]

Not related to this topic but I was wondering why your no.plate is in black color?

[@riffermadness96]

did you also face brake fading? mostly in the rear because it's an issue i have been hearing about on this bike, i recently test rode a continental gt and the rear brakes kept failing probably because it got too hot.

[@rohitjindal1290]

Dont' have the issue of engine cutoff with the use of magnetic tank bag, I did a14 days - Gurgaon - Leh circuit on my GT650, no issue whatsoever even at one .. Could be mine is a BS6 and they may have made some changes to it.

[@rattleheadsaifstories9366]

Well the best ever channel i have to admit watching everytime every videos... Great going @strell 👍👍

[@TomatoRat23]

I didnt have any Issue with the fuel injectors ... even i have a Rynox magnapod Tank bag. Only mirrors Vibrate. And I lowered the Clip Ons for more aggressive posture 😂

[@Tapo3x]

Excellent review.. Simply explained, clear explanation.👍 Straight forward talk. The clutch issue is true ..

[@Anubhavnairr]

Does the pillion face a lot of heat coming out from the exhaust??

[@navaneeth8443]

GT 650 OR R3 I WANT COMPLETE DETAILS BRUH bruh manasilayikkanumallo njn oru valya problethilaahn confused ahn enik oru theerumanam edukkanam help meh bruh please

[@nowornever4308]

Hey can you just check and let us know if the cables are getting rubbed on the tank at the Steering T stem ? I observed that wires were jam packed at that area and were getting scratched when you turn the motorcycle ..

[@iamstrell]

Having the interceptor for weekend. I will have a check

[@nowornever4308]

On the interceptor it was fine.. but on the Continental GT since the tank was smaller this was happening.

[@vookie]

Hai Bro I do have an Interceptor... I will update after using the tank bag

[@kanpurjam]

Hi strell. I own one and i can vouch for everything u said. Infact inwould like to add one more con by saying the turning rad is quite large as handle doesnt rotate much, typical cafe racer which i should have known. Rest your points are spot on, i face them too. But these cons are too small for the kind of package being offered by RE. I am extremely happy with the bike.

[@Deetroiter]

Great review, thank you for this. I am in the US with Continental GT 535 and want to buy a 650 if Royal Enfield ever finally releases it here. The 535 also has terrible fuel guage. I usually just use the odometer and go about 150 miles, then I'll fill up just to be safe. I know your 650 is a new bike, but how is it holding up? Any oil leaks? The 535 is notorious for oil leaks. Don't know if RE fixed that on the new ones.

[@Speedliner001]

Is a tube tyre big issue ? Plz reply

[@Akhilpoomala]

This is why still KTM takes leads in single cylinder Engine. Ktm offers much better closed area network systems.when we connect OBD in RE,Bajaj,and ktm.ktm is surprisingly very fast. Whatever as a motorcycle enthusiasts i prefer RE650.Kind of modern minimalist old school model and its under 3lak package.near 75% torque delivered in just near 3000rpm. Yeah now my adrenaline glands are calm.😂

[@yahiko2840]

U can't say this is why because gt is 2 cylinder vehicle

[@nandishsn7502]

Do u prefer no mirror or place it at the edge of the handle

[@MrPrash78]

STRELL Man, 2019 D400 has arrived. Get your hands on asap. And take cinematic shots 👐

[@sivanesan966]

Are these issues resolved with the new models?

[@vishnuprasad7574]

last point about FI deserves a separate video with proof will help your channel grow

[@aditsapkota7862]

I Agree.....Do some marketing and shit....and atleast earna decent amount from youtube

[@iamstrell]

Thought of doing it. But it's not a common problem. That video could bring in lot of complication against channel from company as well as fans. The scenario is 1) when the engine is cold 2) full tank of fuel 3) magnetic tank bag in normal position

[@indurajp6802]

@@iamstrell hope you check the comment effect of magnesium in petrol

[@honey47180]

Bro after 3rd bar. It goes into reserve fuel. That's why it starts blinking.

[@_anandu.vishnu_]

Can u do a vedio on disadvantages of cbr650r

[@harshit0736]

No one should change their mind after seeing these dislikes because these points are not much important and can be solved

[@indurajp6802]

Magnetic field can affect the hydrocarbons in the fuel which is theoretically helping in efficient combustion less carbon deposits due to the magnetic field which helps the unbonded carbon atoms to combine with the OH so fuel is burned efficiently This is the effect of magnesium in petrol real life scenario it may do something like this maybe nossil valve malfunction due to the field

[@sjc3126]

make a video for dominar 400 2019 edition in malayalam

[@bijoyharold7398]

Enn muthel showroom il available anenn velo information um ariyamo?

[@sandeepkundra]

Hi brother! I want to buy a motorcycle. I am 33 now and I had first generation Hero Karizma when i was in college. I am a casual rider and I know ill drive twice or thrice in a month. I am very much liking this 650. My budget is 3.5 lakhs. Should i go for this or do you suggest any other ??

[@Kunj2324]

Please make a video on gt 650 bs6

[@kartikeymehrotra8411]

Bhai pls tell that does the chain spocket break in this bike as I have a RE 350 in which when I ride the bike fast or roughly my chain sprocket's teeth breaks I have replaced it 3 times in 20000 km . So this RE bike has this same problem??

[@yusobadatfifaboi9150]

Bro can you review duke 250 abs

[@harishreddy5292]

How did u modify it to a dual seater ?

[@dr.dineshsinghbhati]

Tell me about the time of delivery and do you get any sms at the time of allotment from Royal Enfield

[@shivakashyap5037]

bro this bike or dominar?? my constraint are about maintainance and city ride 80%

[@mercy_ajith]

Dominar Vs continental. Which is better choice

[@abrarlampard]

New gt650 or used hd street 750? Need help with this

[@floydian25]

Hey strell. New to your channel but I'm enjoying the past couple of videos. I'll be waiting for your husky review

[@sohamkhatavkar490]

Does this bike has gear position indicator?

[@malsawmtluanga766]

Bro what is your height

[@sunitasuthar3986]

1st thing wearing chapal is illegal for riding bike 2nd wide mirror you can change then but its not a problem 😀

[@AswinJP]

Awesome! Can't wait for the INT video.

[@saikarthik559]

How was the pillion comfort?

[@fitnesswithallen]

Are there any rusting issues with ur bike too??

[@shreyas_s8372]

How's heat management??

[@Vdx.liftss]

Which action camera you use ?

[@iamstrell]

Go pro hero 6

[@padmanabhank1997]

Again yet another premier 👏

[@deepakrawat7043]

The fact that you are a gooner, I believe you know how to live with disappointments and keep loving the bike.

[@saikousikbhimavarapu4315]

Where did u get the bike from RB in which city

[@MohithAB]

Saw that keychain and got me wondered Are you an Arsenal fan?

[@gautamsaharan2397]

GT has always very rubbish fuel meter . My GT 535 never tell me the exact petrol in tank . Its horrible for so premium bike . When RE learn these very basic manners . We should buy other technically advanced bike like yamaha r15 v3 .

[@wasimakram4145]

Fuel gauge indicator is the common issue among all bikes.

[@slakk5093]

'you could burn your finger if your not wearing shoes'... who rides motorbikes without shoes?!!!

[@angelojaison5762]

Teach how to do clutchless upshift

[@saileshkarv3960]

Is there any other prblm in GT bro?

[@rohinmaharjan6146]

What about back pain while riding this bike??

[@shivkumaraneragopal704]

Hi strell hw was today's ride??

[@chandrababunaidu6517]

What about engine heat? After how many kms will engine get heat

[@lijinjoseph6077]

Enikku continental gt um jawa 42 um orupolishtamane. Njan ethe edukkum.. 🤔🤔 value for money, mileage, touring, ellam nokitte nikkorennam paranjuthayoooo

[@sathisha845]

Strell bro😋 CBR 250R or RC 200? Which one is best bro?

[@WagerSoul]

Duke 250 is an another option

[@chinmoyt2793]

Is there any overheating issue?

[@roopanvishnu5284]

I think the bs6 version comes with slipper clutch

[@aakashanbazhagan4519]

It has slipper clutch bro..

[@indmotographer]

You forgotten to mention : 1. Tyre type should be tubeless with spoke wheel.

[@utkarshtalwar102]

Not possible in RE tyres

[@indmotographer]

Possible in spoke wheel. But RE did not apply as BMW, Triumph, KTM, Kawasaki have already applied in their adventure bikes.

[@utkarshtalwar102]

@@indmotographer RE spoke wheels are not the same as the other companies. RE spokes are in the centre. Others are not.

[@aamir.khan.1991]

@@utkarshtalwar102 Soooooo. . They designed an entirely new engine, chassis and everything else but forgot to modify their spokes? Kinda hard to digest, considering it isn't even available as an option.

[@utkarshtalwar102]

@@aamir.khan.1991 yeah. They didn't change the spokes. You can ask any showroom if you want.