🛑NEW 2025 ROYAL ENFIELD BEAR 650🛑 Is this the bike should have Built in the first place?

[@yardenl1998]

Hey! GT535 Owner here! It's an amazing bike as you know Stuart. That engine is a beating heart full of joy that makes me smile in every ride

[@vkrishna0612]

I've always noticed that whenever Royal Enfield releases a bike, if the indian audience don't like it, the UK audience seem to like it and vice versa. I'm like uncle stu, i like all Royal Enfields😂

[@jota1221]

Bugger! I was about to take the plunge on the new 450 Guerrilla but this thing looks ace.

[@mencewilkinson9625]

I was the same, no competition, Bear ordered.

[@leswatson8563]

It does doesn't it 😊.

[@nickduffy8482]

A few years ago, when RE introduced the Interceptor, I was in a dealership in Newcastle and alongside the ‘new’ interceptor they had the last of the old 500 Bullets, which were being discontinued. Among them, they had 2 of the ‘Trials Bullets’, one with a red frame and the other with a green frame and it was simply love at first sight! From that day, I have always yearned for that green framed trials bike and now it’s back with better everything than the old bullet version. The only other bike that could generate such desire would be if RE introduced a bigger version of the Classic 350, say a 500 or 650. Wait, what’s that you say, they just did!!! What a wonderful dilemma to have, thank you Royal Enfield.

[@arijitchief]

I just hit the Like button even before I watch your video...that's the kind of love and respect you command...

[@54macdog]

Ditto.

[@1234fazermann]

Blind followers

[@Planet-Bertie]

Good lad that Stuart 👍

[@tonymarchant9083]

​@@1234fazermannwhy are you here then ....lost your white stick.

[@shardlake]

First RE that made me say "Wow" I do like a scrambler :)

[@Shady689]

I never liked the looks of interceptor but this looks beautiful. This and continental GT.❤

[@SteeeveO]

Bear. Goldilocks. I see what you did there........ RE are really on point with design though - even that 2 into 1 looks neat & doesn't need aftermarket. Enjoy your porridge.

[@daddy_coolio]

There's a major problem with this bike!.. Which colour to pick!?!

[@fabfafa]

The yellow one for me.

[@daddy_coolio]

@@fabfafa Me too. Oh wait a minute, I've changed my mind again! 😆

[@fabfafa]

​@@daddy_cooliono yellow still

[@mencewilkinson9625]

Good video, thank you. A week ago I placed a preorder with my RE dealership for one in the Two Four Nine colour. It's going to be a long wait until February!

[@markellott5620]

I ordered my Himalayan months before I got it. Worth the wait, though. Patience is a virtue, I understand.

[@markgaines2550]

Thank you Stuart, I’ve been waiting for this bike to come along, and I think Bear is a great name.

[@BlakesPipes]

Still don't understand how Harley Davidson has not been producing this motorcycle for a decade. Air cooled 500/650 dirt track/ scrambler. Blows my mind. Wait, it would cost 20k dollars.... forgot the HD mark-up. Your right , it would not sell. 😂

[@markymarknj]

Forget the HD markup indeed! Their cheapest model is now the new liquid cooled Sportster selling for $14K...

[@BlakesPipes]

@markymarknj can't tell me, even with Americans manufacturing that bike, they could sell it for less then 9k out the door. Which is over priced, as all analog speedo and bare knuckle feel, that bike would sell well to the American market and first time riders. I am not an HD fan, but I want to buy an old sportster, but if this came out and simple to work on like the old bikes. They would knock it out of the park. But I am an idiot, so what do I know.

[@anthonyprice5596]

We have been waiting for this since 2019!! Since then I've had a new Goldwing( which Covid ruined my plans for) then I sold that, after frustration bought a T100 triumph however went out for freezing cold ride to Bristol and back from Brighton then sold that bought an ST1300 which was great, however found myself travelling too fast!! So sold that and bought a Harley Dyna 1450 carb model, great bike but also sold my bullet 500 which I had just spent 6 months restoring! Now I see this, the Harley has to go, its what I think fits all my needs, not too quick, light enough to manoeuvre easily you can fit luggage a screen and heated grips, it's the perfect fit, the T100 was good but everybody's got one it seems and these Royal enfields do it better and you can service them yourself easily, a trick Triumph haven't learnt yet. You know this is going to be a winner. I'm glad you approve Stuart because your a trustworthy source of information. Thank you.

[@Norton600ss-sj5nr]

Good coverage great bike , who would ever thought Royal Enfield would become a world leader

[@mikewaters3705]

off to NEC tomorrow for a closer look, think i need a bigger garage

[@prouserprouser9646]

For me and my pals,Not going to the NEC bike shows anymore pure rip off! But have a great day .

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Brilliant video as always Stuart and the bear 650 is a mighty fine looking bike - I want one 😊👍🏻

[@rayzimmerman6740]

Great stuff as usual, Stu. Looking forward to your review once you've ridden it. Cheers.

[@tonylawton6513]

This Bear really looks like a fantastic fun bike, i'm in the process of getting the new 450 himalayan for more capable touring, i've put 35000 kms on my classic 350 this year and cannot fault it, This new Bear might be a better option than the 450, i will do a bit more research. Keep the great content coming.....

[@xaviillas615]

CHRONOLOGY: On 2006 Triumph brought back the Scrambler concept with the 900 cc air cooled. Around ten years after Ducati stole the name, and now, almost 20 years after, Royal Enfield brings this absolutely stunning beauty based on the original air cooled Triumph Scrambler 900 from 2006. I heard that the original Triumph Scrambler 900 designers are the responsible of the Interceptor, but I can’t certify this. In between, all the other brands tried their own Scramblers with different level of success. Thank you Triumph and thank you Royal Enfield.

[@juliancain6128]

Amide the oohs and ah's of the BSA, Himi 450 and the Classic 650...for me, I think the Bear will do it. Thank you Royal Enfield! Stu, I hope you are doing well!

[@PeterWW-W]

Happily the garage is full with Ural outfit, Hunter, Bullet...nice bike. Maybe the lawnmower out and other things...

[@funkygrib1]

650cc, simple, aircooled bikes are 100% the goldylocks size but if we bought bikes with are heads we would all ride Honda Dull-villes, unfortumatly we buy with are hearts (Generaly) For me, the BEAR is the coolest thing on the road and me mates Brando, McQueen and Fonzy would agree 😊

[@CGCEifel]

At this point i think i should buy every 650 model but only one with an engine.

[@theodavies8754]

Clip ons and slip ons. Quick release engine and wheels. You're definitely onto something.

[@theodavies8754]

Looks like RE took a look at the UK roads and built something for the future.

[@CGCEifel]

@@theodavies8754 Probably my greatest business idea so far 😂

[@andrewhayes4246]

Oooh, that's the one ok. Nice.

[@cptntwang]

The white green 249 isa killer looking motorcycle

[@twowheelsoneleg5672]

If the number of scramblised interceptors on the road is anything to go by this will be a big seller. For most of us older guys a Scrambler that doesn't scramble is a better bet that a Cafe Racer that doesn't really race. Motorcycle/car names can seem a little odd when they first come out but most seem normal after a while. Maybe they think a Bear could beat a Tiger!

[@85waspnest]

I held off buying an Interceptor due to their long splayed out silencers, negative reports about the seat, foot peg position and iffy suspension. I ended up buying a SCRAM 411 which I modified to 'loosely' resemble the style of the Bear, and I'm pleased with the result, or was until the new Bear 650 appeared. The more I see, the more I'm tempted to buy one.

[@BobMan1952]

Needs two analog gauges like the jntercepter Nice video thanks

[@ozhimalayan477cc2]

Perhaps they should have named the LS410 "Sloth"😂

[@AlexRye-sv6no]

Oii

[@frankysworld]

Great to hear your thoughts on the Bear - This may be the Royal Enfield that should have been build, but no-one expected!

[@colinmartin2921]

You have to hand it to Enfield, they sure know how to make the most of their engine range and they sure know their market. I expect this new model to fly out of the dealerships and Triumph and Ducati will be hit hard.

[@NTF101]

I'm surprised there is no bash guard, but it has a decent front fender extender, which Triumph lack and the radiator gets a good pelting of detritus. Good videos.

[@stuartfillingham]

im sure RE will sell you one

[@shaolyndmv6273]

For me it was the same: Bear released and I barely beat an eye at it. I was soo focused on 650 classic. Then 650 classic was unveiled at eicma and.... Nothing in the feel department plus a bitter taste after the 243kg figure was announced. Now I decided that I will make a choice after I will ride both of them and Himalayan back to back and I will let the pillion user to decide.

[@johnscott6984]

The weight is still a bit more than I'd care to deal with - my Classic 350 is borderline overweight. But it's likely the cost would go up as the weight goes down so I guess we'll have to deal with it. Oddly I find the color options for the Bear not all that appealing - the base white looks ok in the pictures they've released but I'll need to see these in metal. Good to know I'm not the only one underwhelmed by the 650 Classic - it just looks 'off', especially the tank, though the black/chrome looks much better than the other schemes. So far nothing from RE I'd give up my 350 for but good to see them expanding the model line with bikes that should sell well.

[@stevewalker2047]

Good afternoon Stu. Late to the party today. Another good video. I’m not so sure about the colour schemes but it looks a nice version of the Interceptor. I notice that they’ve placed the rectifier regulator in a position to get some airflow.

[@dr.chrismort8448]

It certainly is a lovely looking bike👍

[@robbikebob]

Went to my local dealer the other day to test ride a shotgun (which was ok, but the way to harsh suspension really put me off the bike) and while I was there I sat on an interceptor. I could just get my toes on the floor either side. Although I love the looks of the bear, I don't think I've got a hope of getting my feet down, no matter how much I like it.....

[@Rayraysplums]

That's why i liked the shotgun. Bought a triumph bobber instead lol.

[@planefrog]

Looks interesting. Hopefully I'll get a closer look at the NEC next week.

[@paulshenton6527]

Nice. Very nice. My friend sitting next to me had to be restrained to stop him drooling over my keyboard.

[@ChrisMason-q4w]

The only thing i think lets its looks down,and of course this is subjective is the black tail pipe as i think it makes the bike look like a Hunter,imho chrome would make it stand out a little more.

[@Tommy-Atkins]

I’ll wait till Stu’s actually riding review for a nuts and bolts appraisal 😎👌

[@TheRoamingDelhiite]

Hello Sir - Thank you for making this video..I agree with you that the Bear 650 should have been the Interceptor...that was my thought when I looked at the Bear for the 1st time...

[@rl7881]

That is a damn nice looking bike! A fat arse single seat would be the cherry on the top. How freaky that I referred to a bike you tested earlier this year as ‘Bear’, after the yoke and its fittings looked like a bears head, in certain lighting conditions. You need to swing your leg over a bear and get some roads testing done!

[@markymarknj]

You know, now that you mention it, I'm curious as to why RE hasn't brought out a scrambler version of the 650 until now. Why? Because I've seen used Interceptors for sale that had been modified as scramblers. That is, Interceptor owners were already doing this. Oh well, better late than never, right?

[@HunkumSpunkum]

Yes, a 650cc hits the sweet spot....has large bike stability/power, but isn't too much of a handful to manoeuvre.

[@BlackdogADV]

I love everything about this bike! I have an Interceptor 650 that I changed to a very capable Scrambler. I would much prefer the Bear. The new gages, wheels, seat, exhaust, turn signals, etc is perfect. I have no interest in the classic.

[@DiveTrainerDan]

The mud guards are metal and the frame has also been tweaked. I have already reserved one in the US and the mechanics were looking at adding some accessories but not a lot of stuff fits between the original Int 650 and the new Bear.

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

Be nicer if the wheels were tubeless, that will be a consideration for those that might choose the Triumph over this. The Bear is pretty though.

[@fabfafa]

This is definitely the one for me ❤

[@dragons2010100]

Thank you Stuart

[@stuartfillingham]

Thank You mr Dragon!

[@UrbanoDagrippino]

Another cool bike classic design

[@souravchakraborty5177]

Cracking review as usual!

[@mrlg3811]

same here , wasnt ineterested in bear initially was looking forward for classic , but bear exceded my expections, and the classic 650 is a dissapointment, they should have used bear platform for classic 650, instead of that crusier chasis which is haunting since meteor 350.

[@G.Trevize]

We are in the same boat, my hope was for the Classic 650, which disappointed me a lot, but I liked the Bear, it looks like a friend's modified Interceptor, which he uses in the countryside in difficult places without any consideration. Be careful with those tires, I've heard that they don't grip very well on asphalt.

[@emmanuelmartin1238]

Fuzzy biker has done an onboard riding review of this. It may be the bike I'm after... I thought it was going to be the classic 650 but I really don't like that bike now it's been released. It feels like what they did when they modernised the mini cooper. Anyway, my concerns with the Bear is its weight for a 'scrambler' and the naturally higher seat... my Jack Russel legs may not be happy. Great pre-review as ever.

[@motormikeb1047]

seems RE is wrapping the 650 engines in every motif to see what sticks.... The " Bear " looks to play the dirt bike part very well. I'll keep my Interceptor 😎

[@eriksnel6461]

It’s beautiful! In my opinion it would look even better on knobby tires!

[@me1ne]

Big Bear Run 1960: "Fast Eddie" Mulder Apparently that's why it's called Bear.

[@leepeffer1304]

If I owned a motorcycle brand that started with T, I would be REALLY worried as the bikes year over year fill out more of what the market needs. We own a Bullet 500 (Pegasus), a Himalayan and previously a INT650 and I cant imagine looking at another brand for a neo retro or utilitarian bike. As I get older, I get more and more into rarer vintage models, but RE is a force to be reckoned with. It would be cool to see them come out with something like an even more approachable small displacement single along the lines of a CL/CB125.

[@sergemoreillon1236]

Thank you. This RE is interesting and I am shure you will test it for us on the roads 😃👍🏼

[@ProfessionalNoodler]

It's beautiful, I just find the lack of a high-pipe an odd choice for their vintage-inspired scrambler.

[@paulthetford2004]

Another great insight into REs latest release. Do you know if there will be a tubeless/spoked rim option? That would be a deal breaker for me.

[@hellfire8395]

Are you testing Gurriela 450? It is available in Britain for quite some time🤔

[@basedury]

Of course, after I've turned my own Interceptor into a scrambler the hard way! This bike will sell like crazy though, all the upgrades over the standard Interceptor are well worth the very slight price increase.

[@triumphthunderbird1]

Cracking bike!

[@boburrides]

i just hope my 172cm height wont be a problem for this bike, because im getting one the minute it's available in Hungary. gorgeous

[@tamasvarga67]

It’s on Full-Gas website already but the price unknown at the moment. I hope it will be available for a test ride in the spring.

[@boburrides]

@@tamasvarga67 estimating it somewhere between 3.6-4 mill depending on the colorway .but yeah, early spring hopefully!

[@tamasvarga67]

@ Sounds steep but considering the HUF is going downhill it’s possible

[@boburrides]

maybe it's was a bit pessimistic estimate on my part. just checked and the cheapest interceptor is 3mil, so I think 3.3-3.4 for the cheapest bear is in the ballpark. + around 200k on the road ripoff fees of course...

[@tamasvarga67]

@ I bought a Himalayan this year but the Bear is very tempting to have a second bike. The only problem is that I don’t see a tubeless option.

[@bhoogewerf2823]

I agree with most points. Suspension, seat comfort, pillion riders woes, position of the foot pegs, weight of the bike, and modest power are some of my peevs. The Classic 650 does not impress and the Bear has surprised me. And the subtle digs at Triumph are not to be missed....uniquely Uncle Stuart.

[@stuartfillingham]

lol not digs just facts, these two brands are competing for the same air space.

[@VorsichtPROPELLER]

Nice, but I don't like having so much matte black paint everywhere. I prefer chrome and polished metal parts. Also, for me, a scrambler has to have a raised exhaust system.

[@TheBluebiker]

looking forward to sitting on one at motorcycle live it seems to address the things I don't like about the Interceptor

[@slawomirkulinski]

5:00 No surprise here, they've dropped the prices for all existing models for £1000 sometimes more.

[@paulelberfeld5788]

Looks awesome 🤓

[@krishnamahatre8605]

I will wait for the proper Uncle Stu ride review.

[@hellfire8395]

I think RE upcoming bullet 650 is exactly what you described Classic 650 should be. From the spy shots it is clear that they changed the rear mud guard and seat in bullet 650 according to your liking😜😆. Everything else is mostly similar to Classic 650

[@marcjohnson7734]

Looks like tubeless rims too!! But I could be wrong

[@AlexRye-sv6no]

Youre right

[@mencewilkinson9625]

Dont believe they're tubeless....yet.

[@1990-t1j]

Good video, Stuart. I wondered where the name Bear came from. This is probably the first RE that I'd really like to own, but I've already got a Yamaha SCR950. And all the Bear is really is a poor man's SCR. Nick

[@cgRui34]

Supposedly, it was from the name of the race that Eddie Mulder won in 1960 with his RE Fury in California: the Big Bear Run. Hence, the global release was also in the same place in California.

[@robbarker1938]

good morning! I think if I was going to use the bike for its intended purpose I would definitely take the Bear over the SCR 950, especially as its lighter and doesn't have a pot under the seat like the SCR 950 which is probably running hotter than the front pot on that bike...nevertheless keeping the bike you have is definitely easier on the wallet.... I agree another good video from Stuart.

[@JustBrian1892]

The question will be for me and you….. after updating my interceptor and improving forks suspension and pegs etc. will it be worth the upgrade 🫣

[@MickH60]

I'm actually looking for a simple bike to ride around Australia, with a few mods this may be the one...

[@cocchiam]

At first glance, the bike looks stunning. However, some have criticized it for featuring a modern digital display instead of traditional analog gauges. Additionally, its heavy weight makes it more of a roadster than a true off-road machine. In other words, it feels more like an updated Interceptor than an entirely different model. Also, for non-native English speakers, the name ‘Bear’ can be tricky to pronounce correctly-it’s a bit like ‘Guerrilla,’ where it’s unclear whether to go with the English or Spanish pronunciation. What’s your take on it?

[@imochasingh6875]

RE should bring up a 535cc single cylinder engine may be based on the J series model

[@Disposalist]

It's not my thing - looks a little modern and I'm not into scramblers, but it does look quite nice and it does seem weird they didn't make one sooner. I know the desire for single cylinder and Bullet-like bikes is very strong nostalgia in India, but there must be demand for something even more practical for Indian rural roads? Oh well, whatever the reason, here it is.

[@natarajanshanker5103]

Rear footpegs: looks from the pics that they have slightly (maybe an inch?) lowered the pillion footpegs? I can't tell 100% from the pics but it seems like it. If that were the case, it would slightly fix a huge achilles heel the Interceptor has, the terrible pillion comfort owing to the footpegs being so high up. Especially for this segment.

[@Buggapanda]

I kind of like the RE naming their bike something "tangible" rather than the number and letter salad of other brands, the Shotgun is far easier to remember than Honyamasaki's STDQ 739 FFKZ, witch should NOT be confused from the previous year's STZQ 739 FFHZ

[@gamerghost1100]

There's history behind why this bike's called bear......The op doesn't know this, but bear comes from an RE racer....Can look it up on the internet

[@stuartfillingham]

I think you will find it was named after the Big Bear race event in California, as detailed in this video!

[@Buggapanda]

@stuartfillingham Of course, I was commenting on the fact that, in general, the naming conventions in RE's lineup are far more colloquial and thus memorable than the database lable style of other brands, and if there is a story behind it all the better

[@skotty1962]

I have a Hunter and now a Himalayan 450, and I love them both. They have different roles for me. But I don't have a 650 yet. We are spoilt for choice now. Will there be a Bullet 650?

[@Geekontourwheels]

Yes....spy shots of the bullet 650 have broken cover!

[@andrewbull3537]

I honestly think royal enfield have just given triumph a good kick in the knackers 😁. Peace out ✌️

[@jasonpountney670]

Triumph 400 Scrambler “Lackluster”??…….I wouldn’t say that Stuart , It’s a great bike and far better bike than the Interceptor 650 I got rid of. I like the look of the bear though

[@leswatson8563]

Must admit Stewart it does look good. But im keeping my 650 Super Meteor 🫶😊... Stafe cruising sir till next time...

[@clivegoss5734]

Thanks

[@stuartfillingham]

Thank You Clive.

[@nandukt]

🔥🔥🔥

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Nice bike.

[@jamescant6625]

Centre stand ?

[@ShurikGi]

The styling is great ,but... they should have go for a new 650 engine based on 450 sherpa ...

[@zaphodbeeblebrox4574]

How do you know that the "front forks have no flex what so ever" ?

[@stuartfillingham]

because ive done well over 1000 miles on three of their bikes two up! with the self same forks fitted!

[@fasthracing]

Tell you what RE know how to make the most of an engine.

[@kepa504]

Its a novel idea , making bikes people want .

[@onemorethompson]

Will you be talking more on why the classic disappoints you?

[@stuartfillingham]

made a video on wednesday

[@theodavies8754]

Give me an analogue speedo that doesn't steam up and we're there.

[@oov55]

RE are throwing out models like confetti - guess they've had great sales +cheap labour. Well done - but should be careful not to crowd their range. Always wondered if these 'scramblers' are actually thrown around forests and dirt tracks? If so - having a radiator taking flying objects could be interesting... maybe they actually mean...'scrambling' to the Pub

[@stuartfillingham]

its not a radiator

[@vick8914]

👍

[@enclave3908]

As an ex motorcycle tyre fitter, The tyre selection on the bear as opposed to the interceptor would be enough of a reason to switch. Having access to tyres like Angel Gt’s and rally str’s would make an insane world of difference to the bikes handling

[@16jan1986]

The interceptor should have been the meteor, the bear should have been the Himalaya, the scram or himalaya should have been the hunter and the 650 classic should have been bullet twin 650 .....their present naming doesnt work for me

[@OlllOHD]

You Gotta be 6 feet and taller to be at home with this bike