Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Review /

After riding the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 on his scenic river ride adventure, ‪@motogeo‬ brings you the lowdown on this classic looking cafe racer machine.
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[@paulallen-01]

I absolutely love that chrome tank

[@UliMuliko]

same

[@highmilagerider1154]

Looks like a fun bike to ride. It still has more suspension travel then a $40,000 Harley

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

not a fan of harley myself but the reson why they cant have much travel is because the biske are low...if you give more travel you will pan scrape lol

[@paullangford8179]

Do Harleys have suspension?

[@ArjunSingh-iu9mq]

It costs $4k ex showroom in India

[@bkp22]

@@ArjunSingh-iu9mq expensive 🤦‍♂️

[@vinnavan6254]

@@bkp22 wt ru mad

[@mujtabakamal]

He's one of the most underrated journalist. I really enjoy motogeo reviews.

[@spikeafrica]

Seriously, why does he not have a Motortrend motorcycle show?

[@beau1066]

Just need more.....

[@haydenbrett125]

i know Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a way to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot the login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me

[@rileydakota6319]

@Hayden Brett Instablaster =)

[@shree397]

Yet he says it's a British bike like hundred times in the video, when clearly Royal Enfield is now an Indian company, an Indian pride at that.😂 How hard it is to acknowledge that, Western population just don't want to acknowledge.

[@BrunoMendoza09]

The Royal Enfield is putting out pretty cool and stylish models. is taking a good step in combining the classic with the modern. excellent for these bikes.

[@shree397]

There are two new models coming up..... cruiser 650, classic 650 with USDs and a Bluetooth tripper navigation display. Bikes have been seen testing here in India.

[@MichaelRoell]

I put the RE accessory S&S pipes on my GT650 and they do exactly what Jamie wished for. Lovely growl around town and a nice bark when you really open it up.

[@motogeo]

Right on

[@jimmyb4982]

Just purchased some for my Dr Mayhem. Baffles in or out? Can't decide

[@notstevelam]

@@jimmyb4982 OUT!

[@jimmyb4982]

@@notstevelam Damn right! Much better.

[@davidskaggs9914]

I test drove this bike with the S&S exhaust and a few other after market accessories...what a fun little cafe racer. Definitely a lot of value for the 💰👍

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

I bought one.. NO REGRETS!!! I'm having a blast on it. And enough budget left over to modify it and make it my own.

[@P51D-Mustang]

How's it going?

[@aditya.tewari]

Jamie you have great energy, it feels good to watch your videos and get a taste of freedom.

[@Darthbelal]

I hope Royal Enfield really gets into the U.S. marketplace. This looks like the kind of bike that people could buy on the cheap and mod the hell out of it.

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

Excellent review!! Thank you. I carry very full 80 liter Givi saddlebags, Wenzel Jack Pine 4 tent, sleeping bag, computer bag and the only thing I needed was to click the rear suspension up two clicks. Occasional dirt road, twisties or freeway, not a problem. Love My Royal Enfield!

[@briananderson2219]

That is one incredible looking motorcycle! Excellent video as usual Big thumbs up

[@motogeo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@awrebyawe]

I own a KTM 1290 adv and seriously considering this as a 2nd bike to go for relaxed rides with my gf on her Rebel 500. Seems like the perfect, no-nonsense, Sunday bike

[@motogeo]

Great Sunday bike

[@epicmotorcyclechannel307]

Love the combination of style, ease of riding and price of this bike. Very tempting!

[@motogeo]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ronny5840]

I love that tank !

[@heybuck6588]

So tempted to get one of these. Or the 650 Interceptor. Everybody needs more than one bike, right? Well done, Jamie.

[@joebone3151]

I almost have 2.5k put away for my down payment on either. My local dealer is not local it is 2 hours away so I'm gonna sit on both. First you know.

[@shivamtomar]

They are launching new bike SG650 If you haven't bought yet Wait for that one

[@wltrlg]

I. Love. This. Brand! 😍

[@pmdinaz]

Jamie is just excited about anything on two wheels! Well done.

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

Great honest review am saving up for a RE Intercepter can’t wait to get my hands on it!

[@KodieCollingsGaming]

Brilliant review. Straight to the point, good script, excellent camera work and hit all the important topics.

[@erichhere]

RE getting back to basic no nonsense riding fun. A bike we can ride into the canyons without the fuss of technology overdose

[@davidmuir6849]

Fantastic review . I had a 2 year old t120 and an xe1200 scrambler this bike looks like its been taken from outside the ace cafe . Bought one today 😊 Regards Dave from Scotland

[@michaelfirth1075]

Royal Enfield, They’ve just got it spot on.😊

[@chalkdemon8019]

I’m getting this bike, first bike.

[@art_of_heart25]

Good work brother, I'm becoming fan of your channel ❤️

[@motogeo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@shree397]

When royal Enfield was bought out by india I thought its a bad move but the young Siddharth lal did wonders as a CEO. RE is an Indian company now for over 20 years but its great to see indians putting out something this polish at the price

[@whatsstefon]

I thought India took over since the mid 1950s.

[@shree397]

@@whatsstefon true but all the pate patentsand IP was transferred recently. Precisely eicher motor India acquired royal Enfield in 1994 that is when royal Enfield started to make profit and huge profit at that. Today they sell 200,000 motorcycles per year regularly....... and with twins coming up they are selling 250000 yearly now.

[@rockyboy2806]

@@shree397 First Royal enfield was bought by madras motors in 1960s and later Madras motprs was acquired by Eicher in 90s

[@shankhanilsarkar2161]

Yeah, true bro. BUT, IN THIS 7min VIDEO, the term "BRITISH bike" is mentioned 107 times 😆.. This guy never mentioned this is a product from INDIA.. 🙇🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@shankhanilsarkar2161]

👌🏻

[@nikitis13]

Thanks for the review Jamie! Can you give us a peak into the MotoGeo garage soon? I'm sure we're all wondering what's happened to that Ducati Scrambler Rod of yours 🤔😁😁

[@eugenespreutels8305]

Beautiful bike on some beautiful roads, nicely done. Cheers

[@motogeo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HS99876]

Nice looking, they should make a model that looks 70s, black engine, black wheels, black exhaust! I think 70s look has good market!! I am in 50s , I would buy the black version of this !

[@rollingthunderstorm_72]

Hi, I'm a Royal Enfield enthusiast and RE is testing 2 more models on the 650 cc platform. One's a roadster and the other is a cruiser. Probably one of them is equipped with upside down forks- the first on a RE. Rumours predict that a 650 Himalayan is in the pipeline as well. Good efforts on RE's part.

[@shivamtomar]

They are launching sg650

[@NOMADANKIT66]

love from India 🇮🇳

[@gary1477]

Thanks for the video. I have a Royal Enfield Continental GT650 in Rocker Red. I think that it is beautiful.

[@boredloner2609]

RE should try to find a way to round up the horsepower to at least 50. These are good bikes, but they can be way better with a few design upgrades.

[@moopx]

Where was this filmed? The scenery is beautiful, reminds me of New Zealand. Great review too.

[@manishjha3990]

My love for Jamie and Motogeo overshadowed the hatred for RE.... 👍

[@steve-wu7jp]

Really great job and it's pretty cool that it's made in india with uk heritage. The price and value along with looks are top notch 👌

[@motogeo]

I totally agree!

[@shree397]

When royal Enfield wad bought out by india I thought its a bad move buy the young Siddharth lal did wonders as a CEO. RE is an Indian company now for over 20 years but its great to see indians putting out something this polish at the price.

[@SuperYertleTurtle]

There are suspension kits from YSS and even Öhlins! those really transform the bike!

[@TheSpectre223]

Good bikes. I'd get the Interceptor over the GT personally, though frankly I'd get a used T100 over both of them, but still. I like what they're doing and hope to see more brands doing similar.

[@motogeo]

Totally agree

[@300zxdriver]

But triumphs are everywhere, these are not.

[@Hellbillyhok]

this bike looks great, I'd love one for knockin about on

[@19rike76]

Saludos desde Colombia!!!

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

The spoked wheels spoil it for me. Very rideable with that low-down torque. I'm sure I'd enjoy a 650 RE, but the Interceptor looks better to me. And the riding position suits me more.

[@ImranAli-qj4ir]

TRUE Interceptor is really comfy

[@TomTom-rl3xp]

I almost bought it but finally my heart went to triumph street scrambler. I would have prefered more power that’s why I didn’t purchase this bike, but it looks very amazing !!

[@motogeo]

Fair enough!

[@ImranAli-qj4ir]

But you can't compare a Triumph Scrambler with a RE twin the prices are just on different planets, if you bought a Triumph Scrambler compare it with Ducati Scrambler.

[@TomTom-rl3xp]

@@ImranAli-qj4ir no comparison here dude ! Two bikes, two styles, two prices, two feelings and two bikes that I love ✌️

[@WarriorDeb]

I love RE

[@user-bq2mz5jn2f]

Interesting review good bike!

[@motogeo]

Thanks!

[@luisloya1120]

Great video, did you catch any fish?

[@duanerackham9567]

It's a great looking bike, but the dealers were playing games with the price and inventory. They told me out the door the full price was going to be mid 9k USD

[@user-mb9yf4ig7i]

I love this bike 😍 iam from TAMILANDA 👋 hai

[@forwardobservations8222]

noone cares where you're from

[@user-mb9yf4ig7i]

@@forwardobservations8222 சம்பந்தம் இல்லாமலா பெசிட்டு இருக்க போடா

[@paulsmith3487]

Yeah,looks good!

[@bobmetzger51]

Overall, a pretty good review. But, I suggest "inexpensive" vs. "cheap" when talking about price. Also, it is hard to praise the price point, and then turn around and itemize all the ways the bike could be better. Adequate components is what determines the price point of the machine.

[@davewood6361]

Do you work for RE? I know marketers like to avoid the word "cheap", but for the rest of us, it is literally a synonym for inexpensive. Especially when used in context "the price is cheap" - with the actual price displayed on screen as it is here. Interested to understand where your comment is coming from!

[@louisjones2653]

Beautiful bike! I love that tank but cant help thinking that on a hot summer day you'd burn yourself on it!

[@TornadoCAN99]

Ummm...mirror finish will not get hot to touch....all the incoming heat/light is bouncing off it, not being absorbed like a dark painted tank.

[@louisjones2653]

@@TornadoCAN99 have you ever touched chrome on a sunny day? It gets hotter than even a black surface.

[@aniruddhagujar4119]

@@louisjones2653 i have the dr mayhem color but even in summers the Chrome parts dont get hot

[@fastmmw]

One day ...

[@kundansoni6188]

Beautiful and Powerful

[@Mrfacts_ge]

Edo Saippeh review Kollam ...super 👍 🤩 👌 God bless you 🙏 ❤️

[@dentogist]

സായിപ്പിനെല്ലാം മനസ്സിലായി😁

[@general_pinochet]

പുള്ളി പൊളി ആണ്

[@0arjun077]

Ha

[@MrWebon]

I can’t decide between the gt or the interceptor. Ive been thinking about it while I’ve been saving for the past 1.5 years

[@JDGage]

They need to stop advertising how “affordable” they are. With the US they’ll charge you $2,000 on top of the sale price. So a GT claims to be $6,200 but you’ll be spending closer to $8,000 out the door.

[@jamesjean-louis3093]

what is your opinion on using this bike as a long distance trip between countries with the Royal Enfield? Does it fatigue or put a toll on the driver? Can it sustain 4-5 hours/day drive without breaking down or affect your body or concentration? Thanks for the video, good information.

[@motogeo]

4-5 hours per day should be no problem, but yes, this riding position is more pressure on your arms, back and knees, but not a bad.

[@jamesjean-louis3093]

Thanks! What bike do you advise Asia Thailand that doesn't put that kind of pressure on long distance trips?

[@mojorisin08]

YOU don't call it CHEAP; it's called VALUE FOR MONEY. That is the essence of Indian engineering

[@Rm4n]

Great Video BTW. Does the engine gets heat that makes the rider uncomfortable?

[@shubirshergill2430]

Damn ! Imma really proud that this Beauty is made in my Country INDIA 🇮🇳💪 *Long Live Royal Enfield!*

[@amosadarlong1664]

Sir how did u customize the spoke wheel, I thought the stock was black in colour Or do we have the right to customize the spoke rim colour in the showroom it self during the booking procedure... Because the silver spoke rim really suit with gt650 mr clean

[@DomingosCalixto]

good, man!

[@fp8477]

so cool....

[@vnrbhat]

He says British so many times but the bike isn't really made by British. Gone are the days.

[@jimmyb4982]

You're right, but I wouldn't overlook the fact that these bikes were designed and engineered in the UK by ex-Triumph staff.

[@svyatoslavkosyuk7927]

Awesome motorcycle, small dream. Tell me, what kind of bivouac do you have in the rear passenger seat? And further. Can it be fitted with a more aggressive tire for light off-road driving?

[@nttha2183]

its a good machine by royal enfield,would love to see a review on husqvarna vitpilen 401/701

[@cosmozellman]

Never should have sold my '07 Bonnie. It was carb'ed though. Any insight as to how they compare? Bigger question- where were you riding through?!

[@RR-rh4lx]

I love GT 650 😘😘😘

[@g0ral]

please add metric units to captions

[@randomtrickspro8828]

Best Indian bike

[@hellhand666]

I'd love it with an inverted fork !

[@motogeo]

That would be cool!

[@OlllOHD]

They are now testing next Gen 650s with inverted. Might make it into this bike as well

[@MayankSharma-co5sw]

Make a video on royal enfield Meteor, buddy Love to watch it

[@slomorenga]

Beautiful! But why are the Pirelli Phantom 2s special? I had those on my XSR700 and they are pretty bad I must say.

[@Nzchimeran]

How's the chrome work? Decent or thin ?

[@Bryan-lc7be]

do you always ride in that position?

[@LordMaraTHBD]

Love'it ✌😎

[@Budivedder]

Nice royal enfield good review

[@motogeo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@henvassan1150]

Is this brand good? Compared to Honda for example. This brand is getting in my country, but brands like Yamaha and Honda are very solid already, but is Royal Enfield a good brand? Thinking about getting one

[@Novamarval0202]

In list of today's bike brands this is the oldest one in whole world making bikes from 1905. I think this is enough but for your satisfaction in india this bike work flawlessly for 20 years.

[@marremane]

It's always talk about bikes fitting short people but no one ever comments on if it's fit for a tall person or not.

[@boora_vlogs]

Yes i am 6'2,and very comfortable nd good bike

[@marremane]

@@boora_vlogs do you think it would fit a 6'7'' rider?

[@boora_vlogs]

@@marremane i dont think so

[@boora_vlogs]

@@marremane you can try royal enfield 500, it's bigger than this

[@rohit236]

Missing kickstarter? Just asking

[@lucianofthome]

C'mon man! I really love your content!!! But I don't know pounds and inches! Give us kilograms and centimeters please!!!!

[@Teh509]

You sound like your on the RE marketing team rather an an independent reviewer.

[@josephjocson1385]

a K.I.S.S. bike, love it.

[@cr_mano7944]

It's ma Dream bike ❣

[@Mathewsdc192]

thats a indian bike

[@sportsmusiclover]

But you've failed to mention that this is very much an Indian bike and British, only, in name.

[@marcperacaulasoler1974]

Many parts were designed in England, but anyway, still an awsome bike for that price.

[@jimmyb4982]

Designed and engineered in the UK, and some of the design team were previously at Triumph. It's more British than you think.

[@priyakumar4465]

​@@jimmyb4982Hence it isn't meant to be British.

[@mxg709]

Has the FBI questioned this guy about Ducati . Anyone know why the FBI raided Ducati North America

[@thealvaco]

Hadn't heard about it.

[@mxg709]

@@thealvaco raided Ducati USA offices as well as several employees I guess that’s why they couldn’t replace my defective Ducati multistrada enduro that only ran 20 days out of 9 months. They must be committing some serious fraud .

[@mookins45]

@@mxg709 i read once that some ducati's chromed (or some other special treatment) con rods had flaked and destroyed the engines, and the company's response was 'not our fault it was an aftermarket supplier, but we'll fix this anyway if you sign tjis nondisclosure agreement'... and that went on until some rich owner said no and publicized it. Only then did the bike press learn. Maybe something like that?

[@mxg709]

@@mookins45 I had same kind of issues my engine had to be rebuilt after 12 months and I met two other guys who had the same issue . One guys was replaced 6 months after he bought his dievel 1200 ,other guy full rebuild. Mine was half the engine multistrada enduro 1200. When I picked up my bike 3 months later on the opposite coast of where I live ,the mechanic brought in a sports bike and it had no engine. He said they were replacing it same issues like mine. My bike never ran right again broke down after two weeks another 3 months in the shop then broke down 2 days after I got it back ,down another few months ,got it back and broke down 3rd day, bike ran 20 days out of 9 months . That was my second year of ownership. Had to sell it on the side of the road after last brake down to a used bike shop rent a car and drive home 1500 miles. I was on a tour year tour of North America that basically ended after 12 months or so when the engine went . They refused to buy it back or replace it .

[@mxg709]

@@mookins45 they asked me to sign some shit because I posted a pic of the bike with only one cylinder running 2 weeks after the engine rebuild . They were going to give me a rally suit and that was supposed to be my compensation for destroying my once in a lifetime tour. I told them to fuck off.

[@jyotiprakashnanda5653]

Inexpensive will be better than cheap

[@craigpennington1251]

You know, if this was set up just the way this is but in a 12 or a 1400cc version, no question that I would buy one. I've ridden 650s and 900s. They're just not big enough to get the job done over here in the U.S. I do like these a lot though. Very well made and they don't have those damn LEDs. Again, the handlebars are too short and low.

[@ethan073]

Is this a Scottish accent?

[@proyetoaleksandr9616]

👍👍👍👍

[@dragannikolic6488]

How tall are you? Is it comfortable for a 6'2 rider?

[@rjari8578]

Yes but little small for a 6.2 guy

[@rjari8578]

Its perfect for 5.8-6ft

[@dragannikolic6488]

@@rjari8578 thank you for your answer.. maybe interceptor would be better for me than.. i just love this bikes..

[@maximusaugustus6823]

At this price range I wonder if company makes any money out of it.

[@akhilsharma3959]

Here in india, 4 lakh rupees (4800 usd) is a very huge amount for a bike for an avg. person... and this bike is not considered value for money in india 😂😂 because royal enfield classic bullet 350 and meteor 350 are very cheap compared to this hike almost half of it's price and are great bikes...

[@prabhatkumar-dx2xp]

Royal Enfield once had 700cc engine with 52bhp....the old interceptor so....actually it is not most powerful engine ever produced by RE....as you said.

[@ark1289]

Cheap as chips. Lol. I'm surprised you say the gear box is notchy, people say it's better than a Honda

[@mojorisin08]

Why don’t they mention that this bike is not British British anymore?

[@sumitmukherjee9103]

not British anymore.. ? It hasn't been for 26 years...and the facilities in India have been making enfield & all parts from 1955-60. Does that make sense ? sensed a bit of superiority tones there. Basically its a cheap bike but not cheaply made delivering a value product. They can put in all bells and whistles but then it loses the charm and will not be able to compete at enhanced price points of established manufacturers. Most bikes are made for value conscious Indian buyers where the company can sell in numbers which is generally 5-6k max

[@mojorisin08]

@@sumitmukherjee9103 your reply still not clarify why Enfield Interceptor can still be called a British brand. You just wanted a reply for me since you felt some superiority tones. Bah! That’s it yeah? If this is indeed cheap shit one wonders why these people waste their time and resources reviewing it. Get a life.

[@prathameshacharya9739]

That extra black plastic on both mudguards is making me uncomfortable.

[@jimmyb4982]

It's easy to remove, and most owners do. Even the brochures showcase the bike without it, for obvious reasons.

[@Забавыпенсионера]

воскресным утром идут в Церковь, а не катаются на мотоциклах.

[@yugjoshi3773]

Please don't mix your voice with on board sounds ... Its disturbing to understand