An Unlikely Battle, Yet Worthy Opponents | Royal Enfield Continental GT VS Norton Commando 961

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Here we have a rather unlikely put likely comparison between the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and the Norton Commando 961. Both of these machines are true retro modern classic motorbikes. But they are very different in price. The Royal Enfield Costs only £6599 whilst the Norton is £16999! However the Norton is made in England and the RE in India.
Production costs are much higher in the uk so that certainly accounts for a lot of the value, but in this video I establish whether there is really that much in it and is it worth the extra cash?
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[@crooloony]

Norton is now owned by TVS Motor Company, an Indian Motorcycle and Scooter Manufacturing Company based in South of India. So both bikes have the Indian connection.

[@paulh7798]

So Norton is owned by India but built in England? Still “British built” but kinda takes the wind out the sails a little I think.

[@AuxesisHyperbole666]

@@paulh7798 especially as the Indians totally revised the crappy British built engine..

[@grahamtricker4103]

@@AuxesisHyperbole666 I believe the engineers who revised the Norton were in fact British as I believe the work was done at Nortons new factory in Solihull. For the record, I have been told by several Norton dealers that the engines were all OK, it was some of the ancillaries that let the early engines down, so one of the jobs Norton had to do was find better suppliers.

[@thewanderoo]

I think it’s just a matter of time and TVS should start building these in India and then these Nortons could become a worthy competitor to the the likes of Triumph

[@Dopepie]

Yeah we make money regardless but what he said about people not buying it because it’s Indian it’s not the truth at most it could be the dealer filling these information to the people so that he can get higher profits on other bikes the main reason is brand awareness people forgot about Enfield in UK the Norton is an expensive bike it has amazing breaking power and more BHP i have the 650 love every cc of it.

[@jwgolf5442]

I just bought the RE GT650 as my first bike. Got the all chrome Mr Clean version and it’s god damn beautiful.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Great bike

[@tathagata_chakrabarty]

​@Princebanarasiya Bro's dp's an effing hakenkruz? 😭

[@jfro5867]

Enfield have to take the Crown for turning back the clock on motorcycles glory days. Great looking, great value, uncomplicated, reliable and owners have confidence to use them.

[@shree397]

This is what Indian manufacturing does, and sadly we still get googly eyes when one says it’s Made In India, IT JUST BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE A COUNTRY WHICH KEPT A HERITAGE CYCLING BRAND ALIVE BY ADOPTING IT UNDER INDIAN GOVERNMENT’S WING NURTURED IT AND NOW THAT IT’S A BRILLIANT TEENAGER BIOLOGICAL PARENTS HAVE COME ALONG CLAIMING ITS THEIR CHILD 😅

[@jfro5867]

@@shree397 Morning. To be fair Shree I don’t think most people here feel that at all (England). We all know the RE bikes are very much an Indian success story, we have nowt to do with it. Norton and BSA for that matter are riding on the back of that success. The difference IMHO is that Norton has a really bad reputation for reliability and build quality which was earned here, in England thanks to Garner and all that went with it. KZbinrs have interests and want clicks and views, so take what they say with a pinch of salt. Nortons are assembled here, that’s all. Whether they are any good only time will tell. You tell me, are TVS known for quality products? The TVS brand means nothing here.

[@SuperVinay1991]

​@@jfro5867If not for Eicher, TVS , Tata, Mahindra then Royal Enfield , Norton, JLR and BSA would have been shut and would have become history. So you agree or not they were dead English brand which required Indian Brand to revive them. Peace out chap😂

[@vickyyadav5723]

@@jfro5867 bro TVS means nothing for u but it means a lot for us we know how reliable Tech loaded there products.........yes, they play in mid size category but they produce quality products. I have seen with my eyes TVS bikes it's keep going kind of thing.

[@jfro5867]

@@SuperVinay1991 I agree.

[@timgarnett7636]

There’s something very special about continental gt. Proportions are just right. A real classic at bargain price

[@straight_man]

It's almost perfect for me. Just the rear section need some work. Like wider tyres, a bit tighter exhaust.

[@ekspatriat]

I wish there were videos on the staff at companies. I'd love to hear from the designers (bodywork/frame/engine) of the RE I bet they were not Indian.

[@RanganSadhak]

​@@ekspatriatIts completely manufacted in India so I don't think so

[@ekspatriat]

@@RanganSadhak By indians...don't think so...all they do is ride Elephants

[@saikrishnathiwakarrk]

​@@ekspatriat it is part indian and England i would think cause , cause the the cost and saving the money has to be someone from DD ue to the production and the performance and built for the world has to be someone with more in like bikes with more than 500cc.(cause in India most bikes are less than 500 ). But what a combo 😂😂 , the absolutely beauty of a bike they have produced

[@ttrguy9952]

It was mentioned by TVS early on that the Norton's will be made in England for now. They said the plan is to move everything eventually to India. That makes sense from a profitability point of view.

[@umeshthakre416]

When a bike is expensive the vibrations are called character of the bike and when a bike is cheap those vibrations become a bad design or engine issue

[@brianglendenning1632]

I was scratching through some delightful rural roads in the Lower Hunter, NSW, Australia last weekend, and came up on a very well ridden Royal Enfield Continental GT. It was stunning to look at, and I was surprised how briskly it could be ridden. I was wishing I could have swapped my S1000R for a while.

[@racheltaylor6578]

Royal Enfield Technology centre is in Bruntingthorpe,U.K. so they have that British connection.

[@davesy6969]

Royal Enfield dealers are pretty good about letting people take test rides in the UK, if they have a dealership near you in NSW, why not try one?

[@kyledickenson1494]

Yep. Mine keeps up surprisingly well when out riding with much more powerful bikes. I've got a full exhaust/intake and a power commander so it likely has a bit more pep than stock but still. Biggest difference was getting better tires though. Can absolutely carve, and if I'm hanging with ducatis and thruxtons, I'm happy enough!

[@RanganSadhak]

​@@racheltaylor6578I don't think the UK versions are exported anywhere else

[@varun2250]

@@kyledickenson1494 Could you please share the names of the modded parts including the power commander(is this a brand?)

[@Paul-67]

Good real world comparison. At the moment, advertised for sale on e..y is a 650 continental GT of 2019 with a 850 big bore kit, claimed 69 BHP. 2000 miles on it. They are asking 5 grand for it. Food for thought.

[@andrewslagle1974]

I would love a new continental gt with big bore kit, its my dream bike!

[@jonwright490]

if i owned that house, i would buy the norton to sit alongside my other 6 bikes i would probably own and probably put 1000 miles on it in 3 years. Because I don't , i would buy the Enfield, service it myself, ride on shitty roads and put loads of miles on it and then enjoy fixing it when things fall off. The latter sounds more fun to me.

[@tpelle2]

I was wondering about the house myself. It looks very much like the old manor house that Stuart Garner - the guy who resurrected Norton - purchased and restored to use as a "headquarters" for Norton (As well as becoming a luxurious home for him and his wife. Oh! Lets not forget the expensive cars which this scheme funded.). The issue is that, to do so, he used funding that he swindled out of Parliament which was intended to be applied to getting production underway. He also sweet-talked a British public retirement fund to invest in his scheme. Eventually, besides selling the company to TVS (To keep his hide out of prison, you see?), he sold a second 750cc V4 engine design to ZongShen in China, which engine was intended to be used in a future Norton Atlas. The Chinese are basing several engines for new Chinabikes on the Norton engine even as we speak.

[@Raining_V8]

It's amazing how RE kept that quality and beauty.i mean for a split second from Norton to Re it does feel like you lost something but the quality of materials and the fit and finish of RE is amazingly visible through even the video.its staggering how they channeled the passion onto RE even though they have no experience in cafe racer bikes.

[@oops952]

Put Red Rooster Exaust And Code 6 (stage 2) tune of RE continental GT and see the difference 🔥🔥

[@Uncertainityprinciple]

Red rooster is pretty loud for them

[@anootoshsarkar686]

Brother even the Norton is gonna be soon built in India cuz it's now owned by TVS Motorcycles...so good news is, in the future you can expect Nortons to be more affordable for the quality and performance it will deliver

[@AbdulQader-x8x]

But you wouldn't find the quality Indian crap

[@RE650NZGraeme]

My 2019 Interceptor has changed dramatically with the DNA air filter and the Hitchcock's supplied Enfield Precision mufflers - sounds are hugely improved - loud burbles at low speeds and raughty and powerful under acceleration. As a surprise, the fuel economy has really improved with less throttle opening for the same load. Less gear changes as well. Totally changed the character of the bike!

[@estern001]

I like the voiceover on the intro. The cut-n-paste intro is a major skip signal. Your cinematography and production are spot on as per usual. Great job, team!

[@yahoodlums]

Bet the Royal Enfield is more reliable

[@manthandhamnekar8451]

Both are indian now... 😅

[@shreyash__jain]

You are a bit confused , norton is owned by TVS but its still made in england (of course by TVS)

[@MOTOUK1]

When i heard way back Norton were starting up under new owners i hoped they would build a classic range affordable for the masses, more in line with Triumph Bonneville range. But sadly they went the same way high prices which may be there downfall in the near future. The RE you would ride more and have just as much fun on tbh. I’ll stick with my Bonny T120 i think 👍 Agree if you park them both in your drive you will want to ride the Norton. Lovely old house in the background great back drop 👍

[@kieranmcanimal3596]

I just wish RE would bring out a factory built 865.

[@adityan3208]

I think they should bring out a liquid cooled 750.

[@blondiejoe]

100%

[@roysternb2866]

They are coming up with a adventure bike with a 650 CC twin engine

[@CoolguyUr]

@@adityan3208RE announced continental Gt950 cc

[@angelo_af]

That was an original take, well done for coming up with something that isn't just rehashed!

[@hellrider5934]

Norton Motorcycle companies is now Indian company 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@tada2508]

बस यार बहुत हो गया। हर जगह India-India-India करना आवश्यक नहीं है।

[@Misyognitic-king]

En jahilo ko lagta hai yeh kr k bohot ache lag rhe hai

[@tada2508]

@@Misyognitic-king अपनी दुर्बल आत्म छवि को भारत के माध्यम से पुनः स्थापित कर रहें है।

[@hellrider5934]

@@Misyognitic-king tumko kya problem hai naajaayaz aulaad 😛

[@hellrider5934]

@@tada2508 kyon kya ho gaya? Tumko kya problem hai ? Main Apne Desh ke bare mein bol raha hun, dusre Desh ke aadami ko bolane ka jarurat nahin hai

[@raazv3966]

Norton is now Indian brand bro.And I'm from India 🇮🇳

[@motorbikerscosmeticcompany1594]

Great comparison. For retro parallel twins, you've shown both ends of the spectrum of what's available. RE is probably smoother as it's firing order is 270 deg. whereas the Norton, I think, is 360 making it more lumpy.

[@jfro5867]

Think it’s the same 270. Not 360. The Enfield engine is an absolute gem.

[@davidtait7407]

Norton every time,.. I’ve ridden one , it stands alone and can’t be really compared to anything else. I’ll have one when I can afford one.

[@JoJo-hc4dj]

Both nice looking bikes, thanks for comparing them ❤

[@colingreen2320]

Excellent video - good luck with 100k subs 👍🏻 Nice choice of backdrop - Launde Abbey.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Many thanks 😊

[@bruceferguson6637]

In a way, it’s sort of an apples to oranges comparison. The fellow who buys a modern Norton would be the type who has a Morgan in his garage. Too boutique for most. It would be more common to see a Thruxton on the road, but even then, I don’t think the Enfield would be a fair comparison. Many RE owners spend plenty of cha-ching on upgrading to improve handling and performance. Not at all a bad thing. An affordable platform that can be improved as the wallet allows.

[@rahuladdala]

Norton Cafe is not marketed to someone who is in market for RE GT. Its a different segment. Nortons build quality is a diff league

[@Noobmaster69_bro]

Just pure bs . Royal Enfield has been on Indian roads & Himalayas for decades. It’s cheap , reliable & superior like Toyota

[@kmraudio]

Great video - thanks. I went through a similar process when comparing an Interceptor and T100. I went with the Enfield in the end - it's a bucket load of fun, has a properly nice engine, and at nearly half the price just seemed too much of a bargain to turn down. But I guess the kind of customer purchasing a Norton won't be too concerned about the "value for money" aspect.

[@AnitaSharma-nx2wt]

New follower and a complete stranger to bikes,Thank you Mr Darcy...

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Awesome, welcome to the channel 👍🏼

[@jonmartin88]

Very interesting comparison. If you are fortunate to afford it, the Norton is a treasure. But for the money, the Royal Enfield gives you a great motorcycling experience open to many more riders.

[@Dreddingbath]

Valid comparison i think. T120 or V7 both a better compromise than the Conti if you can't afford the Commando?

[@AuxesisHyperbole666]

Or a Thruxton or Speed Twin if you want to go as fast..

[@TheArchmage100]

I'd rather say that the production quality would remain the same, Be it in the UK or India. The only difference would be is the 'production cost'. The theme of these bikes cannot be tampered with cuz it would destroy the whole purpose of selling the modernized retros. Indian companies like Mahindra, TVS, Bajaj, Royal Enfield are aware of that.

[@jamesschneider3828]

Should have been around in 1970 when i purchased my BSA650 Thunderbolt. You either stayed with stock exhaust or ordered some cheap chrome rust prone slip on mufflers from JC Whitney that sounded better than they look.

[@harshalshetty9865]

I have a gt650 aswell, ice queen white. It has reliability issues, but you can love it through its flaws💖

[@user-lh1dh5sg9b]

Norton - TVS Motor Company Royal Enfield (India unit, which existed independently even after British unit collapsed) - Eicher Motors Triumph, KTM, Husqvarna - Bajaj Auto Harley Davidson - Hero Motocorp BSA, Jawa - Mahindra & Mahindra (Classic Legends) Indian companies saving legacy automakers from the west.

[@BlakesPipes]

i would buy.... wait, i did buy a W800 Cafe that spits hairs with these two models.

[@saikrishnathiwakarrk]

The beauty of Royal Enfield is the saved cost in parts which most of the riders tend to customize and remove themselves to suit they own needs. The suspension, the headlamp and areas around it, the tires . And built a wonderful engine ... And exactly why it is best. If you invest in personalizing those it would be less than maybe 5-6 thousands in mods and you will have your dream bike.

[@radianman]

I want that Norton! The RE is nice to look at but I cannot say I have ever wanted one.

[@sandeepssangha]

Thank you for that video, *but both RE and Norton are Indian Brands now,* only difference is Norton is still build in UK, so its Indian vs costly premium Indian bike comparison

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

I see the Norton as a bespoke bike! & in some ways not much different to most Harleys? Very nice but bloody expensive! Great if you can afford it! So what are you getting with the New Norton? A few fancy parts maybe? But you say the RE GT performance is just as good! For £10K more I would’ve expected a lot more! I have the RE Intercepter & absolutely love it & the first thing I did was get an after mkt exhaust & I can assure you I still get positive comments after 2yrs & thumbs up from other bikers! The Norton is a brilliant looking bike but are stick with my Enfield! Great video!

[@iCanHasACheeseBurger]

What beauties! Wish i could own both but here in Canada the weather and insurance don't make it too easy. If i ever move back to India I'd love to pick one up.. probably the interceptor 650❤

[@bikernate8902]

I have a couple of RE's and I love them. I plan to add another bike soon and I will go Triumph before a Norton.

[@steviewylie5267]

You can always add the S&S big bore out thin it's 850 CC and their high lift can and free flow pipes.

[@timothybrockbank7474]

The Norton does look the business

[@kwakithailand]

With your enthusiasm you're almost making me to buy both bikes, Darcy 🙄 Thanks god, only RE are widely available here 😊

[@hatchetjack1031]

On the 8th day...HE created the Isle of Mann and upon it he bestowed Norton ( any Norton...Manx, player replica, commando, interstate etc. :-) ..Later in history,... some Indian Dudes got some British Equipment and produced a zillion Dug Dug's. Queen said " Can't call them ROYAL anymore!". The suspension on the Snortin costs as much as the RE.😮 ..for the rest of the clambering masses, the Re is nice and I guess the mufflers almost look Norton!

[@buzzlightyear1484]

Norton is also owned by indians dude

[@hatchetjack1031]

@@buzzlightyear1484 hope they import them to the states and have better network than Mahindra and RE.

[@basedury]

Since adding a Tec exhaust on my 650, I've been persuaded to keep it for another year or so. In terms of looks, sound, and performance, a 2-1 stainless exhaust really makes the humble Interceptor/GT seem like a more "serious" bike. Doesn't mean I wouldn't love a quick jaunt on the Norton, but I'm pretty sure we don't get them in the US.

[@VaibhavSharma-zj4gk]

Norton looks absolute beauty.

[@soubarnokundu1002]

I suppose it’s worth paying less for the gt…then speckling it up with a pair of high lift cam, 865 big bore kits, better spark plugs, performance air filter , free flow exhausts, an racing ecu… still saving quite some money but now you could really compare the bikes in terms of performance

[@veritasvincit2745]

I remember in the late 1980s when I was a very young motorcyclist. "Born again bikers", that is to say relatively affluent middle aged bikers who had been off two wheels for decades, got bad press. In actual fact they put money into motorcycle dealers when my age group was getting into XR3is and Peugeot 205GTis. They went some way to keep motorcycling ticking over in Britain until it became fashionable again. My point is that Royal Enfield is bringing new buyers into motorcycling. They're shifting shedloads of units. These people are buying bikes, accessories and riding gear. The Norton, as lovely as it is, is not the machine to do this.

[@diksh777]

Both brands are now indian. And believe me we can save them.

[@vishnudeep2738]

Hope TVS brings Norton to India.

[@benkelly2190]

The new commando, looks fantastic..not sure if I’d like to own one! But I’d like a go.. The compartment nobody else is doing! Good work.👍🏻

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

We have a video coming soon of the Norton factory tour. Check that out 👍🏼

[@benkelly2190]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan will do.👍🏻

[@adriano4785]

A great description in both bikes, I would take the Enfield and modify to my own taste and I can still save a couple of K´s!!!

[@GK1976A]

I think the RE looks like a much better bike than the Norton anyway, so it's a no brainer for me. Buy the Continental GT and stick the savings in your pension pot! Just wish I had the space for a few more bikes.

[@Foxtrot_India]

I'm glad that some companies are ready to invest in, to save these classic bikes ❤

[@ChancellorBeeHaw]

gotta admit, that norton is gorgeous. cant wait for them to release a version to the market that doesn't have the gold forks. but completely agree with you, the differences in the Norton and GT are not because the GT is bad, its just because the Norton has very high quality. Does it necessarily warrant the humongous price tag on the Norton? Nope, Continental Gt all day of the week for me. However I will say again, the styling on that Norton; the tank, the seat shape, the paint work lines, and the engine itself are fucking beautiful. Which has just made me think, if you made the GT's tank have the same shape as the Norton, then you'd literally just have a more affordable Norton.

[@sparta2v]

So for the price of a single Norton you can buy a Royal Enfield Shotgun for touring, a. Continental to race to your cafe and a Himalayan for touring trails in the weekend...? Difficult choice..., NOT!

[@barrybarnes96]

If Norton had styled this bike's frame and lay out far more closely to the 60s-70's Commando it would have been way more popular.

[@thomasmetcalfe6640]

The commando is probably my favourite looking bike on the market, nailed the modern but also retro cafe racer look. And the factory is in my home town of solihull, 5 mins down the road from my mums house!! Nice personal touch

[@SPSteve]

The Norton is incredible. I wish they were available in the US. I'd go for the black 961 SP. The Royal Enfield is fine for the price point but there's really no comparison.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

For me, the Norton's looks are a cut above and obviously, so is the performance. But that price! I'm not exactly what you'd call poor, but the Norton just doesn't cut it as "good value", to me. If it was 30, 40 or even 50% more expensive than the Royal Enfield then it would be hard to walk past. But they're not. Here, in Australia, the Norton is advertised at 3 times the price of the Royal Enfield. I just can't justify that to my self.

[@dbssdas]

Norton is back which you park in front of your house, sit in a lawn chair and eat chips while drooling over it. The RE is almost the same, only difference is, you go for a ride to a location, where you not only enjoy the bike but also the view. But if I had the money, Norton it is. Boy! It looks dope.

[@jez6208]

The Norton is obviously better finished. However; is it ten grand better?????

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Wait for my factory tour

[@TheArtdecovampire]

Choose. Okay. Id have a Continental with the full chrome tank and a grey Shotgun for the price of the Norton and still have a wad of cash to buy every upgrade on both bikes. Love the look of the Norton, but not enough to abandon Enfield.

[@willwill679]

It would be great to see you compare a stock Interceptor/GT650 with a customised one. The great value in the RE's is just how much more character, noise and appeal you can squeeze out of them with the aftermarket accessories available. I own a 2023 Interceptor 650 with S&S cannons, DNA filter and some aesthetic modifications and it really does transform the bike. I'm not saying it gets close to the Norton, but it would certainly make for a much tougher decision regardless of money.

[@78Outlaw]

Interesting review, good work Darcy, obviously the Norton has top line components, stoppers, shocks, all adds cost., plus rarity, interesting to note there is a big bore upgrade for the RE, that takes it up to 70hp, costs about £6-8k, now that would be interesting 🤔 Thruxton RS then a level up on Norton performance wise but cheaper

[@RajKumar-e7u7b]

In India noise restriction is at 80 db or so, so to get compliance in India, all Indian bikes create less sound. After market louder , free flow silencers are available but none are road legal, in other countries may not have that much strict pollution standards.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

That’s interesting to know! I think the Norton is 98db from the factory

[@drmachinewerke1]

Enfield has a BSA look to the engine. Norton looks like a cafe some guy built in his shop. I’ll take both.

[@brianlatz680]

If I had the money and option, I would buy the Norton Commando 961 what a fantastic looking Bike

[@xpllmmff]

It's a shame that Triumph ceased selling Thruxton, a perfect midway trade-off between these two bikes

[@andy4ndyandy]

I’m from Redditch where Royal Enfield started before moving to India so I will always have a strange loyalty to RE. Although the Norton factory is just down the road. I am now conflicted.

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Heart says Norton head RE lol. How’s the ol man? Not seen him for a while. Glad your subs are going in right direction. 👍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

👍🏼👍🏼 The Ol Man was in the last video (BMW R nineT)

[@ikust007]

7:12 what a sound !

[@michaellipman6065]

The old Twins from RE could have used a revamp on a par with the bikes they have released over the last 18 Months. They lag the touch point quality/luxury of their peers. Look at the seat, it looks sparse, grips thinner… can use a brake upgrade, but the power is adequate. No one really needs much more power.

[@DougBrown-h1n]

I must admit, I think the looks of the Norton are worth a couple of grand - it's beautiful.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It’s stunning isn’t it

[@Aryan-xv5or]

RE used to sound like norton I think it sounded better the sound was the thing it was famous for but BS6 emmision norms in India changed that. I miss the sound

[@perfusionist999]

God damn i want the continental so bad. Exactly this colour aswell, only thing I'd change is getting a brown leather seat

[@pumpkin4189]

Then- RE & Norton : British company Now - Both are Indian company

[@onethrottle]

This was a fun review! Thank you!! I think that, if money was no object, I would probably buy a vintage Norton instead. I just love them. The new one is beautiful, but I don't think I saw a kickstart? I think they are both beautiful bikes and I like aspects of each differently, looks wise. Is the Norton Taller/heavier?

[@davidwilliams5942]

Having seen and heard the Norton I thought it sounded awful to me, like load of spanners in a tin box but hey your pay your money and take your pick, I would pick the RE

[@Rishiraje97]

i have RE i tell you man it has gr8 power and the feel of ride is next level

[@avinashumapathy4371]

You've a new subscriber bro! That too from the city where RE's being manufactured ❤

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Awesome, welcome to the channel 😊 Just to let you know we also have a podcast channel that may interest you, a about motorbikes and us, called Dad 'n' Darcy 👍🏼

[@indibhart5731]

Change is constant and thankfully for the better! The brand names are being cared for ❤

[@mdiz4564]

Love the Norton but like the BSA it has no heritage and I wouldn’t pay the extra for the badge and performance. Royal Enfield are great value and you can’t really compare the two bikes. Horses for courses. If it’s all about performance then you should buy Japanese ZXR,CB,GTXR!😊. Another great real world review.

[@pipes9878]

I like the Norton BUT the RE just meets my uses more. Cost is a major factor, for the price of the Norton I could buy 2 or 3 different RE's giving me greater options in riding, especially for me in Wales. The Norton looks like it borrows from the Triumph Thunderbird triple (an underrated bike, in my humble opinion) with relation to the lines, which makes me think of the late 90's retros whilst the Continental does has a closer resemblance to the 70's and early 80's bikes (thinking of bikes like the XS750) and nostalgia of my own childhood plays a part in that I suppose lol. When it comes to lines/design that is always going to be subjective 🤷‍♂️ Watching you ride its obvious you're having great fun with the Norton, even if it was a dreary day for it 😅, which is awesome. With the oil cooler is there a way that can be rotated 90⁰ to fit in between the front frame or would that interfere with gubbins behind it? Just a thought as with its current set up it does look like it's just been thrown on as a necessary afterthought looking out of place 🤔 Can't wait for the factory tour 🔥🤘😎👍🔥

[@Days-with-RE]

Gt 650 with code 6 with Redrooster 👍in India is more popular for more search for it

[@rahuladdala]

RE GT is one of the best Cafe racer bike in that price segment. RE is great value for money. Build quality and ride of Norton is a whole different ball game

[@Way4Himanshu]

Thanks bro for promoting the real deal ❤

[@angelsordemons]

The Norton is a great design there's no comparison here too bad it's so expensive.

[@operamatthew]

i’d gladly pay the extra for the norton.

[@olavius771]

The real competitor of the Norton is the Thruxton RS and nothing else! 😂👍

[@andrewslagle1974]

Great comparison and your opinion is spot on !

[@ShamimUrrahman-hb5py]

As an Indian I don't like continental quality.They compromised a lot.That's why I like Freddie because he expose everything from the bike sir.Norton is much more quality.Continental is not cheap too but cheap breaks and color quality is cheap.

[@ronnyplayz1152]

you can use red rooster performace exaust or gursewak and bmc air filter then game changes

[@patelparitosh77]

So you are riding, modern day classics in old British streets and getting review them in 21st century, I'm starting to envy you really.😅 Just don't stop.

[@mohankale3225]

Honestly speaking RE looks more retro and raw ❤

[@olavius771]

I think the question is not this or that bike! The question is one expensive bike or two cheaper bikes! 😂

[@GapBahnDirk]

That was my conclusion. I have two R.E. 650s, greatly modified and also money left in the bank....

[@LesterSuarezGonzalez-dz9ns]

Truly love These Amazing both bikes, but No doubt at all My favorite it's The Amazing Norton ❤!!!, Thanks for sharing 👍👊✌️!!!

[@Hbubera]

I still think that...owning a Royal Enfield is like a enjoying every penny what you spent.... Its that much value for money machine 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏻

[@funnymakerboy4199]

I think Norton Bikes should launch small CC bike like Harley Davidson has also launched a 400cc to 450cc bike Their company will become popular and it will be very good, they will have to target the developing market South Asia and south east asia