Review: 2020 Royal Enfield Continental GT650 Dr. Mayhem

Another first for Cali Moto TV. We have the pleasure of bringing you a 2020 Royal Enfield Continental GT650 Dr Mayhem review! We're taking this beauty out on a first ride and are super excited to see what this super budget conscious motorcycle is all about.
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[@pistolpete6321]

For the price that is a great value and really good looking too!

[@manvstech6257]

In india you find royal Enfield in every corner of the street

[@Qwickxilver]

@@CaliMotoTV coz us people are not dumb they value there money 😂

[@isaachauzel149]

@@Qwickxilver their*

[@kkk-ff5th]

@@Qwickxilver bold statement for a country where Harley's are popular

[@actarusfleed6607]

I haven't seen any in Canada. Are they reliable? It looks awesome.

[@nitishboro]

@ManvsTech you are embarrassing AF

[@manvstech6257]

Check out Royal Enfield Himalayan,that's one kind of off road bike , you'll definitely Love it

[@stuharris9993]

I got one and love it. They are a super bargain. I ordered one sight unseen after watching Jay Leno test drive one on his channel. The first mod you gotta do is replace the mufflers with performance ones. I got mine from TEC Parts. It shed 22 lbs. of weight and the sound now is awesome. I also got bar-end mirrors, solo seat with cowl, levers from TEC, and DNA performance intake. The exhaust and intake mods probably added 8 to maybe 10 HP. The hand levers from TEC are adjustable for reach and give a much feel and control.

[@swapnilkaushik2565]

You should upload your Royal Enfield on your channel

[@supermotomalayalam2350]

That's super cool

[@The3dsGeek]

Performance intake and and exhaust combined add only around 3hp but the engine does feel better and smoother.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

10 hp ..that almost 25% ...no you got approx 3hp at the peak. but the thing is you get more than that along the whole powerband that why you think you got so much att he peak. dont beleive me dyno the thing

[@stuharris9993]

@@ragimundvonwallat8961 S&S claims a 13% increase with their performance exhaust and intake for the GT650. Theirs are restricted to meet California standards. I figured my exhaust and intake from TEC (illegal in CA) would make it certainly be above S&S's figure.

[@sagarsarker6929]

Enfield is owning the game in the vfm department.

[@sepg5084]

For people who don't know: Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. I like Honda but sometimes modern bikes are overcomplicated which makes them quite pricey.

[@richardcasey7521]

There’s a nice tool kit under the right hand side cover. Tighten that left side mirror. I own one and I love it!

[@albertjosiah1642]

you prolly dont care at all but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account?? I was dumb lost my login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!

[@kashjaxon4860]

@Albert Josiah instablaster =)

[@albertjosiah1642]

@Kash Jaxon thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and Im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@albertjosiah1642]

@Kash Jaxon It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass!

[@kashjaxon4860]

@Albert Josiah happy to help =)

[@zoloo39]

Got this baby this month. Gonna start touring now. It's head-turner for sure.

[@msheehandub]

Had a Bullet 500 for two years before I had to sell it due to moving overseas. I'm back now and would love to get another Enfield!

[@112deeps]

Done test on RE GT last year, just beautiful smooth ride, lovely gears and the seating position was perfect. Still dreaming.

[@suryar7026]

Royal Enfield is a One of the Good Motorcycle Company From India ..Good Luck

[@naveenchaudhary4072]

Yes RE started their legacy in Britain. But from the last 50 yrs this has been producing in india.. All units.. And even owned by an Indian.. Recently himalayan and all other models engines are designed.. Tested.. Completely in india

[@voltgaming2213]

Naveen Chaudhary nah they design in British country,TVS is great

[@MarinerRiderShiva]

I have the ice queen, it’s a gorgeous and beautiful beast. Done two long rides about 900kms each, its performance is exceptional. Yes, your right about the seat, It’s not that comfortable. But the price in India is much cheaper it’s about 4400$.

[@MarinerRiderShiva]

Cali Moto TV 👍

[@abhishekvishwakarma_yt]

Exporting charge + taxes

[@victoriousrufus6747]

The warranty offered in India is different to Export markets! It is ridiculous to compare and foolish!

[@showbiz3848]

First time viewer here. Really enjoyed your take and delivery regarding the Conti 650. I'm on my second. My first was the 535 continental GT that I traded in my rather brilliant aprilia Shiver 750 for!!! Then came the Conti 650! and I had to have it. I have a little over 7000 miles on my 2019 and it's just so well balanced. She just does everything right. The saddle will break in nicely so just be a bit patient. Due to the design of the clip-ons, you can drop them lower by about two inches without disabling the fork assembly....it only takes a few minutes. If I hold to all posted speed limits I have seen 90 mpg. Remember...she likes 91 oct! Just sayin'....she'll love you for it. I average around 65mpg!!! (Speed limit....what speed limit) Mid range pull is amazing. Throttle response is...as if it were hard wired to my brain. The thing is just so well sorted. I smile more on the Enfield than I did on my very first bike. I sound like a commerical but it really is that good and at the price........just go ride the bike. ......and be ready to have folk coming up to you asking if I restored the bike youself lolol I love telling them mines a 2019. People smile at you. Super sports stop to talk and Harley riders always give the salute. PSS......Harris performance UK, are frame design gods. The bike has everything you really want, and nothing you dont need! It really is pure motorcycling. ....enjoy. Atgatt!

[@omarandolwala5545]

Feels good to see a Indian brand in a international market.

[@myalterego6994]

It's not an indian brand.fyi

[@omarandolwala5545]

@@myalterego6994 Royal Enfield is an Indian multinational motorcycle manufacturing company with the tag of "the oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production"[3] manufactured in factories in Chennai in India. Licensed from Royal Enfield by the indigenous Indian Madras Motors, it is now a subsidiary of Eicher Motors Limited, an Indian automaker. If you dont know what subsidiary means please Google it. Don't fool around making bogus claims.

[@myalterego6994]

@@omarandolwala5545 stop copy pasting shit from wiki, get your facts right dumbo, it was a British based company founded in 1901,it's headquarters was at redditch, that's why they produced a classic 350 with red color,then it came to india and it started to manufacture here. Yeha stop fooling around. Get some knowledge., even though india have most of it's shares, it was a British company.

[@shyammohan01]

@@myalterego6994 Was

[@timwaywell]

yes it is an Indian Brand now, and it is India that has made it a success again , but of course it was a British brand originally , but you know that so let's not fight

[@bukster1]

I drool every time I see one of these. I don't have the money for one right now, but sometime in the future, I'll get one.

[@CaliMotoTV]

Keep at it! 😎

[@TheIceQueenPov]

with a few small changes\upgrades it becomes a sexy beast for anyone who wants to have fun 🖤

[@dna6095]

wow :) I had a 1972 350 RE standard with Iron casing engine and opposite gear and breaks. Then owned a Royal Enfield Classic 500 CC and now after watching this I have planned for GT 650. You have to ride them on Hills and elevations as well. Love their performance on Hilly Terrains. Did quite some Himalayas roads on these. Pretty awesome :) Keep it up !!

[@dna6095]

And I got it :)

[@Crocodile-pu8sx]

Dreaming about this bike, I still don't have a job in this situation but I'll have it one day 😁

[@jdebdyutimandal]

Awsome bike.. I bought one 2 months back..

[@paulm2467]

They also used to make parts for Enfield rifles hence the 'built like a gun' tagline.

[@goofy7339]

Built like a gun, goes like a bullet.

[@prakashusha3006]

It's "made like a gun" 😊

[@paulm2467]

@@prakashusha3006 historically it's both, you have "made like a gun" and "built like a gun, goes like a bullet".

[@schunkelperser1794]

Great review! Mayhem rules! 👌

[@walling2058]

The place is so beautiful 😍

[@kunalthakkar6232]

Bill, would like to see a video on Royal Enfield Inceptor 650 ! Thanks 😊

[@sonugeorge74]

Great review love from India

[@foundtv7733]

No words I love RE

[@shubhabratachandra]

Love from India 🇮🇳 I'm also a RE rider

[@user-rq2mp4dr5l]

I hope I can get this as my first bike.

[@callsigncrusader9877]

You will get it bro 👍

[@user-rq2mp4dr5l]

@@callsigncrusader9877 thanks man 👍

[@txgcodm6188]

@@user-rq2mp4dr5l You will definitely

[@sammyday3341]

Good review. I love the looks of the RE, and even though they have been around forever, there’s an undeniable appeal. I understand the Triumph Thruxton is a much more powerful bike, but I can’t see spending 3X the cost of the GT 650. I would be just as happy with the GT as I would with the Triumph.

[@NOMADANKIT66]

awesome video bro iam from India Indian love royal enfield 🇮🇳❤🇺🇸

[@joevidya]

Gonna test ride this thing next week, might buy it! I would definitely replace the lights with LEDs though.

[@zoloo39]

The halogen is pretty good, to be honest. And gives the vintage retro look. And you are actually paying for a good old retro cafe racer.

[@sahilsagwekar]

@@zoloo39 true

[@Trialstire]

If possible a review of a Z900RS Cafe or Z900RS would be great too.

[@deepaksrinivasan8315]

It’s very awesome to read the history of Royal enfield from British..then heavy loss, acquired by Eicher Motors, & they supplied totally to the Defense🔥🔥 now it’s one of the top selling indian market!

[@venkatv8755]

Thank you for sharing

[@siddharthsingh5742]

I own one. They last for decades and keep running forever. Reasonable prices

[@Clemzer35]

I have the Interceptor 650 (same base), fantastic bike !

[@dhyanchandpradhan3504]

Thanks bro great describe...😃👍👌

[@williamsherfield7807]

I hope to own one of these one day

[@Capt.Gagan.Boparai]

Nice honest review..I got my interceptor for under 4000USD in India..it's unreal..!!

[@Capt.Gagan.Boparai]

@@CaliMotoTV It's actually value for money twin engine ever sold..the engine is smooth and handling is sturdy.. moreover I own a new age heritage bike..what else to ask for..!!

[@stewy62]

To those new to the channel, Bill means what he says when he says Cali Moto TV are active in the comments section (actually I don’t think he mentioned that in this video). Sorry, this is going to be a long comment. Like I said in the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer video, had either of these bikes been around when I, as a returning biker, bought my R nineT Racer, either would have been a more sensible choice - I’m so happy I didn’t have to make that choice. Forty years ago my brother bought a 1965 Royal Enfield 250 Continental GT, it was very competitive with my 1980 Honda 250RS, also single cylinder but with 4 valves. Royal Enfield made some nice bikes before closing in England in 1970. The Indian company is completely different and started to make 350 Bullets in 1955 from tooling supplied from the British company. For many years the Bullet was their only product, isolated from the outside world in the protected Indian market but at the same perfectly suited to it. It’s true to say Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle “brand” in continuous production, since 1901. Royal Enfield are now thoroughly modern with great heritage and value for money. They now have a UK design centre, where I believe the 650’s were designed. If you don’t already watch her, check out Itchy Boots on KZbin, the worlds most famous Himalayan rider. If you are still with me, Bill, my Racer had zero static sag so I am interested in how many mm (or inches) you have your rear suspension adjusted to? I appreciate I am a bit lighter than you so I will bear that in mind. Thanks!

[@stuharris9993]

Yea, RE has lots of cool military and racing history. I had always thought Harley was the oldest bike manufacturer being founded in 1903, but RE beat them by two years. I also thought that the Sportster was the oldest motorcycle model in production (began in 1957), but nope it was the RE Bullet from the 1930s. RE finally discontinued the single just in March. Love my Continental --- I actually sold my old Sportster to get the money to buy it!

[@arunstalin3384]

RE may bring the navigation system which they introduced in their new meteor 350 moyorcycles this December.

[@RenRuthTv]

Wow nice motor bike very much i like

[@leejee88]

ever since i learned how to drive a motorcycle i been a huge fan of the strip down kind of motorcycles .bikes with all the fairings on them is just to much for my taste when i first learned about and saw a cafe racer it was love at first sight and when i get my finances in order i plan on buying one of these puppies

[@leejee88]

@@CaliMotoTV thanks i love simple i believe less is more..especially when it comes to motorcycles love the vid

[@palam012]

Love from India 😍

[@shankarsingh-pd9if]

This is nice bike buddy.

[@mrvk699]

Royal Enfield’s are great Man I personally own a new Himalayan 2020 BS-6 but was planning to buy an old CONTINENTAL GT650 2019 for same price Used - Man These have such a Great Petrol Fuel Economy! Like 30Km/L is such a great mileage

[@prabhjyotsingh6275]

Love this machine ❤️ i have one ✌🏻😇

[@vibhorsharmax]

Enfields 1901 "made like gun, goes like bullet"

[@gouthambolt]

Doesn't really go like a bullet and ofcours the vibrations are comparable to recoil of a gun. So yeah cut the crap

[@vibhorsharmax]

@@gouthambolt dhaka reh bs

[@saurav5s]

@@gouthambolt you don't pass the vibe check

[@timwaywell]

well yes .. royal Enfield .. Royal armouries.. yes these are the folk who produced the Lee Enfield 303 ,,, like BSA they were gun makers.. based in Enfield just North East of London in Essex. BSA .. is Birmingham Small Arms.... based guess where , Birmingham, England.

[@genegoodwin8925]

I know the INT 650 is the same bike but with handlebars and the foot pegs are a little further forward, but I'd like you to take one of them for a spin and tell us what you think of it. When Royal Enfield releases the 350 Meteor in the states I'd also like you to take one of them out for a spin. Thanks for the video and your opinion.

[@Lee-70ish]

I had a GT Continental in 70s best gear box on any bike I've ever rode . Only 4 cogs but lite as feather, as for gear indicators never understood that, i dont need to look at my cars gear stick to stir the pudding.

[@Speedliner001]

My Love ❤️

[@indrakumar4192]

Also RE HIMALAYAN is also an best off road Adventure bike you will also love it . LOVE From INDIA😎😎

[@jimkubitza3820]

ROYAL ENFIELD RULES!

[@wallacelafond3107]

I own a New 2020 Cont GT in blue. I added fly screen, fork gators,bar end mirrors and dual seat blue cover. I had the stock seat cut down adding memory foam and diamond pleats with blue double stitching. I also added white racing stripes to the rear seat blue cover. It’s very cool and I like it very much. To see and ride it is to love it. WC LaFond KC Mo

[@sibyb1851]

Please put a pic of your bike, the modified.

[@omCARvlog]

I have first unit of gt 🔥🔥🔥

[@jihanhamza7265]

Indian built motorcycle RE... Proud

[@chitoloveone7565]

No streetfighter fighter video I’m impatiently waiting 😢

[@forefatherofmankind3305]

Just getting 1.

[@nishantsinghrajput2536]

I own RE Clasic Redditch Red. I was about buy this one but then I changed my mind. Now I am waiting for RE Himalayan 650 or RE KX Bobber 800 whichever comes first. RE is something which gives you true bike riding experience. Nothing fancy shit, not like other bikes which whill stop if there is one electrical failure. In RE everything will fail but engine will keep running and it will make sure that you reach to your destination.

[@nishantsinghrajput2536]

@@CaliMotoTV Definitely not.

[@ABHISHEK_SINGH_SOAM]

Please review Suzuki VStorm 650

[@stevemiller1203]

I'm curious which one you like better, the Moto Guzzi or the RE

[@ashfaktm6215]

classic love 🧡

[@RajKarma]

Mirror & seat are the only thing people complain about & almost everyone gets a custom seat

[@callsigncrusader9877]

What a sexy machine , after 2 year I will get it

[@nexon_xm_bs6_2023]

Nice review

[@CaliMotoTV]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@MR7016]

Will you also be reviewing the Himalayan??

[@suffern63]

Nice review.Seriously,you should have a few roundabouts in the US,they make riding easier instead of all the dead stops junctions.

[@suffern63]

@@CaliMotoTV Now think how much fun that would be on a bike.

[@ManiVortex3965]

They're slowly being worked in... definitely superior lol

[@eldritchshiner]

I live in N Georgia, and we have them literally EVERYWHERE- even in the middle of nowhere on a country road, you come to an intersection and there's a roundabout... "traffic circle" in GA DOT parlance. They have caught on big here, really free up traffic.

[@drbalumahesh8571]

This is the best RE ever built. Most affordable superbike which is dependable and long lasting.

[@TarunChoudhry]

Bought the Interceptor, the other of the twins, 3 days and I have been covered by RE for plus 2 years at just US$70. In India of course. May not come to US considering the number sold there, but that's just to give the idea of reliability and confidence of RE on the product. Happy note :)

[@lokeshwaranvr]

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is named as the Royal Enfield INT 650 in the United States!

[@rajkamaldas100]

Awesome review😁

[@viswasrujith8426]

Hey man just got news that R.E is trying to introduce a scrambler version of the 650cc gt and interceptor may be at the end of 2020 and a 800cc bobber with the collaboration of Polaris at early 2021( and this is a may be still can't be sure if you ask me). Is there a demand and will they appeal to the US market? (Sorry copy pasted and forgot to edit the last part now rectified it. 😂😂 )

[@timwaywell]

seems funny how you talk about the Enfield being a bare bones bike compared to others of today, but I would remind you that if you had been on a true '60's Enfield cafe racer in that time you would not have had halogen lighting, Oil cooling, ABS, electric starter, fuel injection and dual spark, and maybe not even flashers on the earlier ones as standard and this is is important it would have been Drum brakes front and rear... .you have been so spoiled with the latest Interceptor compared to the original deal.... but we still did the ton up in those days on them. I have memories of getting shocked from the HD leads in the wet where it shorted to my Knee taking a lowdown bend in the rain as i hung over to get around. The current Enfield is pure luxury compared the originals and the seating was not even a thought... it was always how fast could we do it , one cafe to the next. Stay safe and thanks for the good review and just suck up the rear end seat massage as a bonus.

[@julianrose810]

270 degree crank balance shaft Smooth smooth motor slipper clutch wonderful gear box. RE have a load of extras to make it your own. And take a.look at TEC bike parts who are developing a 650 Interceptor well worth a look 👍

[@julianrose810]

@@CaliMotoTV pardon?

[@soumithpenchikala2029]

In india you can see #RE in every towns & Streets. And sometimes high school students also will take a short ride with RE.😅😁

[@aaditya880]

I am fortunate enough to visit thier manufacturing plant in Chennai India. I own Classic 500 Desert Storm which costed me around 2700 USD. Continental GT is 4000 USD in India. And let me tell you It is Harley Davidson of India😉.

[@rishabhkumardwivedi]

Beauty & Beast

[@saahirbanarasiya5623]

It has the best refined engine.. best so far.. but I would strongly recommend RE bullet. Feel that thump.. people in India are like they kinda have zing for this thump. #its Royal Enfield #Love from India.

[@starscream1457]

I dont like it.. Undersquare engines are old tech.. Harleys alos ise old tech of undersquare engines which make that sound

[@bigboy7900]

Subscribed, Like and comment 🤭👍 From Northeast India, dream bike🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bigboy7900]

Could you Help me please how could i have this gorgeous bike after 1 year 😁 i am just delivery boy INR-9000 per month....😬😬

[@sonugeorge74]

Did u had back pain or wrist problems riding for long...

[@raamn4920]

I have same bike. Good review 👌

[@XLucero1]

Can you turn off the ABS?

[@daneshmaximus3707]

actually this is the more refined vehicle from Royal Enfield but to the 650s power is bit low may be 50+ps power will be awesome...

[@ark1289]

Take it to the twisties

[@Sudharsanaquaria]

They should launch Himalayan 650 and more colors for GT

[@mantechvlogs5902]

Mirrors always lose at every ride.do you ride 350 re before ride 650 gt.if you want to check real difference in 2020 and classic re .

[@basudevnayak1947]

The best thing about royal Enfield is you can get the same experience in driving after 20 years with the same bike

[@bhanuprakash8340]

This bike suits for 5ft7inches?

[@ashfaqueahmadsiddiqui8352]

I think 🤔 they design team should more work on a royal Enfld on continental & interceptor

[@Portal-mr8xr]

I am 6 feet tall.. will this bike suite me?

[@jaydeepsolanki21]

proud to be a part of royal enfield india 🇮🇳

[@jacostaveras5979]

Can I start riding on this bike??

[@jai.prakash.albert]

This bike is not for racers or racing. Its a bike to enjoy the moments while riding. I'm sure that these bikes are so good to ride in traffic, on streets and city roads.

[@Soulful_Life07]

Review interceptor also

[@m20superbazooka49]

I have the doctor mayhem and honestly speaking I don't want no gear indicator on it. It should stay old school.

[@prashantpatel4203]

Best price cruzer bike ever gt continental superb

[@ajaykrishnan7757]

Made like a gun😍😘😘

[@sportsterrider2087]

Comparing the GT650 style to the Bonneville T100/120 is not fair. It is more comparable to the Thruxton. The Interceptor is more comparable to the Street Twin. The MSRP is $5999.00. The US prices are too inflated.

[@mcornielle]

What do you think of the meteor 350 vs the continental 650, I ask cuz I wanna get either or but the hp difference is real but still is a lovely bike

[@CaliMotoTV]

We don't have the 350s here

[@1Hruthwik]

Your left mirror was losend! Why is it because of vibration ? My 2013 model classic 350 had same issue !! Handle vibration alot

[@stockmarketsimplified3538]

lol shows that you never rode a 650, it has no vibrations, that very unlike of royal Enfield a but it's true

[@Alpha-of8ce]

i think for this price point one should go for triumph street twin

[@georgealexanderbb]

Watching from Australia, why don't you mention why the cost is low, because it is made in India. Have ridden the Bullet in India a long time ago. Very durable and solid bikes.