Royal Enfield Bear 650 - The most capable RE 650 | First Ride | Autocar India

[@Aviral00Sharma]

Why can't Royal Enfield shed some weight for god's sake.

[@adityan3208]

Their brand image is making heavy bikes.

[@manjugoku6206]

Because they don’t use much plastic

[@dkq986]

Then you'll compare them with Kawasaki

[@logicalindian_777]

Because that would make it expensive😅

[@ridencampp]

@@adityan3208poor engineering

[@Rayleigh649]

I like interceptor because it has twin analog instrument cluster and it's also cheaper but I'm too poor to buy even a splendor

[@suseendharram3237]

Dont worry bro ul get to earn more money in future and buy an even better bike

[@karan8417]

Your time will come bro.. you’ll buy interceptor for sure.. head down and keep hard work on!

[@winfredj9820]

study and work hard

[@manisarathi29]

Good to see Rishaad after so many months..❤

[@Puffdamgcdragon]

Heard a lot of good things about the Bear650 from the International press. Pity about the rear shockers

[@bigal6684]

Agreed....After-market shocks shouldn't be super expensive though, and easy to swap.

[@Ron.xionzre]

You can see how bad those rear shocks are the way it bucks him at 0:13.

[@Gamer_perak]

1000000000% crt

[@tmactoo6582]

Fr

[@rooftopmunda]

totally agreed. I changed my mind after listening to motorinc

[@VenkataChandraShekarRao]

Because euro doesn't approve soft suspension, hence RE has to go with them. Its mandatory to accept those regulations.

[@subhagnikpatgiri1919]

@@VenkataChandraShekarRao exactly, so what was the point of the test mules being tested in our country then? All that has became obsolete now. They shouldn't sell this bike then in India with the current setup.

[@aswinb6941]

0:13 .Is that rear suspension busted or something, almost threw u off the line.

[@mudassirzsayyed]

My friend got the Bear 650 & I can confirm that the rear suspension is TRASH. My friend is going to change them ASAP.

[@GoodVibes-qs4iu]

What are some options to change rear suspension

[@aswinb6941]

@@mudassirzsayyed Holy shit manh. What a way to butcher a nice bike.

[@aswinb6941]

@@GoodVibes-qs4iu Unfortunately there is none, as it is a new bike. I would like to retrofit the Triumph street scrambler rear shock. Need to check all the specs though

[@paavanshetty267]

Very balanced review of a good but not great bike as pointed out. I think the Geurilla 450 is the magic box trick in the entire RE lineup! Wish only it had a twin cylinder engine; I would easily put my money on it! After riding a twin cylinder engined bike I just cannot imagine myself going on a single!

[@ychunks3710]

Interceptor is beautiful and good looking 650 cc bike and the GT too

[@karthiknedunuri6917]

what took you so long Rishaad?? Been waiting for this for a while!

[@theKJ_]

You mean been waiting for 86th iteration of same shit...

[@46rise]

If it's shit ,you seem pretty intrested for tasting it.​@@theKJ_

[@DipeshSharma93]

Do you believe aftermarket rear suspensions could address this issue? If so, could you recommend any specific brands or models?

[@DipeshSharma93]

Cause apart from rear suspensions, this bike seems complete to me.

[@chiragdhuriya2024]

yss or if budget allows ohlins

[@guitar91esp]

Check out hitchcocks, they should be out with aftermarket in due time

[@Ron.xionzre]

The yss improves it, but don’t expect too much. It’s good for rough roads, but bumps and potholes are still unbearable on my Inty.

[@DipeshSharma93]

@@Ron.xionzre Let us hope that a brand, or even Royal Enfield, will take the initiative to address this issue and offer a viable solution.

[@ryanandrade1225]

I am patiently waiting for the Himalayan 650. I will wait more two years also. It will be worth the wait. Provided the price is right.

[@gauthamvasudev5991]

RE 650 target markets are global not India, hence the suspension setup!!

[@VikasJaink]

90% of Market share is India. The rear suspension is really bad. I think it's due to some regulations in Europe.

[@SuperImbadude]

90% is because of the 350. What are the statistics for the 650?

[@hiswetatripathy2828]

I got mine on Dec 1. I'm guessing the first in delhi ncr. Love the way this bike handles and the sheer power. The rear suspension is a pain though. Love the tall and wide seating posture. The exhaust has a sweet Triumph street triple R type whistle

[@XYZXYZ97]

No bro I got mine on november 12th, so not first in delhi ncr.

[@karmeishghosh2703]

Congratulations!! I stand corrected ​@@XYZXYZ97

[@ytenjoyer13]

how has been ur city ride ?

[@ytenjoyer13]

@@XYZXYZ97how has been ur city ride bro i am planning it buy it

[@anirudhmaiya5063]

@AutoCar, how does the front suspension of the Bear650 compare with the Continental650? Is it stiffer or softer?

[@dnyaneshpatil3921]

Nice review, Rishad. I'm always looking forward to your bike reviews because I'm also 6'1" and I get a good idea about how I'll look on a particular bike, just by looking at you. 😅 Of all the 650s by RE, this one I like the most. So much so that I'm willing to live with the stiff rear suspension. I'm sure some solution will come out in future for that.

[@sayambaid5932]

Saw Rishad in the thumbnail, clicked in 0.00000001seconds.

[@Abhisek_03]

Every new launches from RE is ending with same quote "It's a good bike but it has potential to be a great one". Seriously RE ?? Suspension center in Spain where some of the nicest roads rests.. Even when 90% of the revenue is from India, at the end just for Globalization and trying to get a tag of Global Brand they are ready to dump us. Seriously RE please consider it as an indication to think about your customers and be a brand which can deliver not only Good but great options out there. Yes Exception is there like Himalayan, classic but do they really think cracking 1 or 2 out of 13 would be sign to become a GLOBAL brand?

[@JrFarren_]

Why are you so worked up about where RE sets up its testing centers or global operations? If you like the bike, just buy it and ride. It's not your job to manage their business strategy. RE doesn't need your approval to expand globally or set up in Spain. Stop overanalyzing and go enjoy the roads instead of crying about their choices 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@Abhisek_03]

@JrFarren_ Isn't comment section is something where we can present our thoughts? Of course from a buyer perspective I can take or leave it, but the analogy behind that suspension unit setup in Spain wasn't for the location at all... They can build it anywhere they want I don't care about that, what I am trying to say is they are tuning their suspension according to one of the best roads possible, which is present Global and a bit far future India. Anyways enjoy ur rides.

[@brendonfernandes2877]

The 650 series is designed for the international market where most of their sales happen. The 350 series is for the Indian market where most of the sales happen. Indians don't buy these high end bikes so they design it for good roads which are lacking in India.

[@johnnylong2049]

The only thing stopping it from being a great bike is the rear suspension which can be easily swapped. And it’ll still be cheaper than its competitors.

[@prasunbose3114]

You guys keep it very simple. Just straight to the point observations. Short and precise.

[@pumpkineter_69]

I own a Himalayan 450, that toggle/joystick is easy to use. Even with gloves.

[@prajjwaltiwari8644]

Autocar is 25 years old?? Damn!😳🔥

[@indirajithganapathy4397]

Hello Autocar, a quick querry. Would you recommend the bear 650 or would it better to wait for the new interceptor 650 as and when it rolls out? Thanks

[@ashinterceptor]

Wait for the new Interceptor. Rumours are that it will have a 750 cc engine

[@JrFarren_]

​@@ashinterceptor 750cc damn!!! I better wait 🎉

[@JrFarren_]

Am I the only one still rocking the Classic 500? And honestly, who cares where RE's testing their suspension in Spain? I just need a bike to ride. Company stuff and money don't matter to me 😵‍💫

[@brendonfernandes2877]

Well RE is an Indian company so we Indians would hope the bike can tackle our bad roads. But since it was not designed here it's back breaking on our bad roads.

[@hemantakaushik4635]

I guess even this video will not talk about the lack of a centre stand even compared to the interceptor. I may be wrong.

[@imnoone8532]

I read this bike's suspension is super stiff meant for California roads 😅 that rear one

[@ombhojraj7375]

any solution to rear suspension???

[@joydas78]

I bought this yesterday, I am 5ft 7inch, one feet comes flat another tip toes, difficult but manageable,

[@FullMetalPower7]

the side plate which has the 249 is made of plastic and not metal. surprising how RE can even think of doing such cheap antics in such an expensive bike.

[@Ajuaju29]

After 30thousand, the operation started. Best of luck.

[@NekChand-vi9nv]

I hear a lot of flak for Enfield Bear. Weight, suspension etc. my two bits. RE is making inroads in global markets at a competitive cost. Their novelty is classic design, great build and decent engine at that price. Also as an international brand, they are targeting niche audience - well built riders, good roads etc, because they can and want to increase their base. not everything can be seen from an Indian perspective only! I am 6’5 100 kg guy in India. I struggled to find a single bike suitable for me. Light, small bikes with soft suspensions never suited me for obvious reasons. My back would hurt after a mediocre ride too. The only alternative - buy expensive foreign bikes for exorbitant amount. So if RE is producing a niche bike for someone like me (or any heavy built, decently tall guy) I don’t see a problem! Scrambler or not, I don’t care….

[@satheeshbalakrishnan1657]

Sad fact is that none of the 650's got a well balanced suspension setup. For Inty, the front is bad, for meteor, shotgun and Bear the rear is bad. Looks like RE is leaving some loose ends with each bike so that they do not cannibalize each other.

[@Exentrick_stardust]

Bro, how to respect the bigness ??

[@SreyasPatil]

Perfect Combination

[@Dagehtslang]

I own the shotgun and it is so hard in the suspension that i cant use my Custom- or what its called Premium/Signature Seat. I use the normal seat , cause it is a little bit softer. But newsuspension costs 1000 Euro with installation and thats really too much. I hope the Bear is in a okay way to use it without thinking everytime changing the suspension. A great bike, but i dont want a hard bike anymore. The classic 350 was sooo much fun, but looks like my grandpa

[@adarshshastri8337]

Then Himalayan maybe good for you ?

[@ShobhitBharti-u4s]

Ek Indian company se request karni padh rahi hai ki ek testing centre India may bhi kholo.

[@cruze86]

Two big deal breaker: 1. Stiff rear suspension 2. Too heavy for a scrambler

[@DranzerR]

More ground clearance, better seating position... Ya I'll take the bear ❤

[@YogeShuchi]

the reviews I always check for bikes is particular to seat height and according to me 5'6", upto 800m is good which Indian bike manufacturers should consider.

[@AJASP.K]

is it a worthy upgrade from my 6 year old interceptor?

[@ashinterceptor]

Not with this kind of suspension. I too am waiting

[@novjose]

don't think so

[@dai_parama_padida]

I am a simple man. I see rishab I click play

[@ParthRastogi]

You forgot to mention a few things like how the 2 Kgs less makes no difference from Interceptor. I have made a video on my channel for my Bear650. You can check it.

[@arun93chm]

8:49 Suspension 😂😂😂😂

[@vishnuvardhan8304]

how many of you felt that the bike looks tiny beside him... The bike might be small overall with concentrated centre of mass towards the middle or he is just so tall....

[@sudiptaray4084]

Not small, it's large, am 5.10 took a test ride

[@vishnuvardhan8304]

@sudiptaray4084 yah I know, I'm 5'10 too, and I too took it for a test ride.But it's not large, it's okay ....I'm saying it's small beside him(Modi)

[@premrajpillai7278]

Lovely intro

[@Abhi-now]

I'm confused between Svartpilen 401 & Bear 650.

[@naveenbhat1930]

Test ride both of them and figure out.....

[@seauryakumar]

If you are a big guy(physically) then riding on a Husqvarna will make you look like a clown. As it is a smaller bike there is also less pillion space and luggage space if you intent to tour. But if you are an average guy and planning to stay in the urban areas then Husqvarna might be for you.

[@harshall45]

Go with bear for long run as KTM has filed for bankruptcy so it's biy dicey to go for husky and future is still uncertain

[@sureshmanne7245]

Nice review

[@ashwinsudhir46]

Intro song name please ?

[@vishalbagga9737]

The indicators looks ugly

[@dharmic_rider]

The rear hand grab rail looks out of 100cc Bajaj from the 80s

[@the_mile.muncher]

Looks like an afterthought.. any decent modification shop can achieve this.. nothing ground breaking

[@VarunSrinivas]

You guys need to cover this edition of BAJA 2025, it seems to be a lot more fun!

[@ronit4301]

i love the bear 650

[@shakeebahmer]

830mm of saddle height for a "Roadster" is too intimidating

[@virajrajhansa9529]

Ashley to the rescue!

[@rohanprashad7514]

Why not just make a Himalayan 650. Ngl, this looks like it was made in someone's garage. If that's the look they were going for then great work!

[@blackman6304]

Yes yes very very beautiful unit with lot of irritating error lights

[@ankurgaur3620]

They should have given it a tubeless set up

[@DRBB123]

Rear suspension is missing TBH

[@curio78]

my bajaj kawasaki caliber 110 cc like almost like this (minus the flat seat), its 110kg. Seriously RE there is no reason for a motorcycle to be above 150 KG.

[@cheithanya]

Left after seeing the height test for a 5.6" person 🤣

[@turbohead2009]

एक बात की दाद दूंगी बेटा! भले सौ बुराईयाँ हैं तुम्हारी बाइक में, फिर भी तुम्हारे मुँह से उसके लिए तारीफें ही निकलती हैं । 🤭😂

[@aravindbnr]

Anyday Continental gt 650 over any other RE 650 range.

[@urmishrathod6124]

Pehle he stand aadha muda diya hai taaki jab kharab ho jaye toh company se replace karvai

[@TheBlackSheepBoy]

why oh why do they NEVER center the clocks! :(

[@pratikkhambekar9854]

Interceptor looks better ❤

[@radarroi27]

N Gold Star looks the best 👌🏻. . .

[@AkashPaul-ql1fu]

​@@radarroi27 We bringing brothers now ? Classic 650 is better than goldstar

[@adityan3208]

I think the bear looks far better

[@logarajsridhar]

Yes

[@ro-jj3cq]

Lost me at 'heavy clutch'

[@storm_brkr4246]

Rear suspension 🫠

[@vinishshetty8055]

The seat height is too tall for average Indians

[@shamsuinyoutube...7471]

Stiffer suspension 😢...

[@kklikhitkar9888]

I ❤ interceptor 650 only.. Not bear

[@skssc]

Tube wheels in 2024? Sorry, I’m out 🫤

[@sudhirshinde0901]

The yak color or pant.. kuch bhi..🙄

[@rahulgolikeri1187]

Congratulations, RE, for dumping those stupid CEATs!

[@bangnyeijessuhu7701]

These days Royal Enfield influence by chapri

[@ridencampp]

Seat and rear shocks sucks

[@advaittalekar7310]

The 650s need to go on a diet

[@Bobyraigns]

Look is not impressive 👎🏼 my personal view

[@anmolbediya4954]

Ugliest RE 😑

[@cantsleepnomo]

Ugly imo

[@ronit4301]

FIRST

[@rameshshetty6388]

mrf worst tyre ever.