Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Review

[@expandingknowledge8269]

Just Purchased a 2022 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, picking it up this coming Tuesday at my dealer here in New Hampshire, 66 mile journey back to my home from the dealership, it will be splendid. At 66 years old, getting back to my roots of street bike riding. Brilliant review by the way my friend. 👍👍🏁

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you for those kind comments I know you’re going to love that bike!

[@hendetta]

Came for the bike but stayed for the history lesson. Great work.

[@johnlenart597]

Last December I bought a leftover '22 Rocker Red GT with the two white stripes. I'd sure like to add the light blue GT with the two white stripes. Talk about a brother- sister act. At 71, I love the GT for it's riding position and sound. I've added S&S slipons, RE barend mirrors, and solo seat. Motos (now 5) are keeping me young. The young lassies at my local coffee and donut stops don't believe I'M almost an antique myself. LOL. 👍👍

[@gary1477]

I own a Royal Enfield Continental GT650 in Rocker Red. I think that it is beautiful.

[@NK-ot5tc]

You English riders have some incredible scenery and history.

[@Bangaliyana2024]

It seems for the last few years, English bikers have fallen in love with the Royal Enfield brand 😊

[@thebingleywheeler]

They have indeed 😎👍🏻

[@kevindarkstar]

​@@thebingleywheeler I like to think it's more of a re-blossom of an old affair 😉

[@artadrians]

Love it...stepping down from a Harley Davidson Super glide...as I'm getting older a looking for something lighter...RE Conti.gt650 seems to be the TICKET...THANK YOU SIR..!😊

[@ivormorris1917]

Had my GT Continental for nearly three years and after 15000 plus miles I can say it’s a great bike for the money imo 👍🏍️.

[@thebingleywheeler]

That’s good mileage….trouble free?

[@ivormorris1917]

@@thebingleywheeler yes trouble free, none of the reported issues with relays (grease) , speed wobble etc the only thing it has gone back to dealer for was the recall on brake calipers, I’ve done every single service myself ! And I’m no mechanic it’s so easy to work on, I’ve done a few ‘upgrades’ for my own personal reasons, as you mentioned it’s eminently customisable at reasonable cost.

[@kevindarkstar]

​@@ivormorris1917 what more could you ask for 😉👍🏻

[@jamesonc.v8433]

Just bought one today, looking forward to my first ride.😀😀😀😀👍🏍️

[@thebingleywheeler]

It’s a cracker…enjoy 😊👍🏻

[@tysteven6279]

Great video. Striking bike and I enjoyed hearing your story about the tramway. Its very cool to see the classic bike in a setting with that kind of history. I will consider a Continental GT partly in thanks to your video. Cheers.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you for those kind comments very much appreciated 👍

[@peteb2304]

Old neck injuries prevented me from buying a Continental GT (I bought the Interceptor instead), but I would love one for the handling. Nice review!

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you for your kind comments….yes they do play on the shoulders a little the Contis

[@colinlakin]

I wonder if the casings are lacquered after polishing would it last ?

[@andyheath9743]

Currently have a 350 classic. I "was thinking" of GT, now you have definatly tipped me over the edge.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Two very different bikes 👍🏻😎

[@andyheath9743]

Yeah! still gonna get one though. Really do like them.@@thebingleywheeler

[@stuharris9993]

I bought mine in 2019. You gotta strip off all the stock exhaust, air filter, mirrors, signal lights, double seat, etc., and then chop off the rear end. You will add a bunch of HP, lose 35 lbs. and have a real cool street brawler.

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Another Place you introduce me to Shipley Glen My Dad never knew about that really enjoyed the natter and the review 😃👍 must have a go on the Tramway 😃

[@thebingleywheeler]

It’s a very special place 👍🏻

[@thesilverfoxtravels6653]

Really nice looking bike and a very good review. Shipley Glen, crikey that takes me back.👍

[@thebingleywheeler]

Cheers buddy….yes a magical place sadly now gone apart from the tramway

[@crumblymal8479]

Hey TBW wow could not help but notice your crash protection bars on your classic 350 they really are a proper cage type affair what's the story behind choosing those in particular ? just have to ask . Really like the Royal Enfield brand they produce very nice looking bikes in traditional style. My choice would be the Inter but I suppose my only concern and I do not really know why it should be is the horses and that is only in the aspect of overtaking abilities rather than outright top end which is different. I suppose the pick up for that blip past to get back in lane quickly and I don't mean with oncoming traffic more when you come across motorists who have that tendency to accelerate if they think something might come past them if you get what I mean . Great review and very informative 👌👍

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you for those kind comments much appreciated. The interceptor has plenty of power to execute a well thought out overtake and I’ve never never had a problem on that score…great bike

[@MOTOUK1]

Your not the first to say the GT felt a little more quicker. I wonder if it’s geared differently or maybe a different ecu tune. I’m hoping to get hold of one. Love the look of the Conti GT 👍

[@thebingleywheeler]

Yeah I’m not sure buddy as I could only relate it to my interceptor which I’ve had for 8 months….the Conti had about 2.7k on the clock whereas my Inty has just 1.7k so that may be a factor….lovely bike the Continental but it would do my shoulders in on a long run 👍🏻

[@simongilbert2704]

i would like that tank on the interceptor as a special , with a bit more power ,, interesting to see that nearly new bike at appleyards - which was supplied by kjm ;;;

[@thebingleywheeler]

Kjm?

[@simongilbert2704]

@@thebingleywheeler kjm superbikes on the reg plate [at 16.24 ] ; good review ;; on good roads .

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one TBW, great review....

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you most kind 😎

[@keithwheeler3049]

Entertaining review, thanks 😀

[@thebingleywheeler]

Thank you you’re most welcome 😎👍🏻

[@shabingly]

I knew there used to be a theme park style place around Shipley Glen, I've just never been able to work out where it was. Was it literally at the top of the tram, where that weird new house has been built? Apparently there was also a helter skelter dropping down from somewhere until around the turn of last century, until it killed a few people. Someone told me there's a few remnants of that, but I've never found owt.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Yes it was on Prod lane where the new houses are the dodgems were right beside that white building you can see on the walk around

[@robertwest4299]

I’ve read a lot of people saying they get wobble at speeds above 70-80mph. Is that a common issue it’s these bikes? I’m really wanting one, but not if it comes with issues.

[@veritasvincit2745]

Mine is rock solid. Bridgestone BT46s. Quicker steering than the Phantoms they replaced at slow speed but more stable over 65mph.

[@BlackSniperElit]

I wonder how it will compare to the 535, if it’s worth upgrading.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Different bike altogether well worth upgrading 😎👍🏻

[@paulfowell5253]

I have both. The 650 is a better bike in all respects except one. Character. The thumping, shaking 535 single gets way more attention and sounds great with the goldstar exhaust from Hitchcocks. When I bought the 650 chrome new in Sept last year I was supposed to sell the 535 but I haven't. Regards.

[@BlackSniperElit]

Thank you both, I’ll keep it in mind.

[@robducharme7901]

What brand/model of pants are you wearing in the video?

[@thebingleywheeler]

Age old eBay purchase

[@SuperMikeyboy2]

like you to get a test ride on a CF moto 700v Sport its a cafe racer type bike with great reviews

[@thebingleywheeler]

I’m trying really hard with CF Moto 😎👍🏻

[@kevindarkstar]

Hey there Wheeler have you caught any cows in those huge crash bars 🤣

[@thebingleywheeler]

No but they’re perfect camera mounts 😂

[@kevindarkstar]

​@@thebingleywheeler very true

[@simongilbert2704]

you were saying how honda got it wrong with the styling on the 1100 or 1200 in an older video;; prepare to be sick and check out the NEW valkyrie ;;;;

[@thebingleywheeler]

I'll be sure to do that 👍

[@josefuncovsky2274]

I also have a Continental GT 650, but the riding position makes my hands really hurt.......😒

[@madgaming2811]

Single seat suit better in gt 650

[@FazilM-d4p]

Its inline two engine

[@thebingleywheeler]

Parallel twin

[@FazilM-d4p]

@thebingleywheeler no its inline 2

[@thebingleywheeler]

No it’s a parallel twin….cylinders side by side…..I should know I’ve had two of them 😂

[@FazilM-d4p]

@@thebingleywheeler sorry it's my mistake

[@racheltaylor6578]

The indicators are hideous.Nice bike overall.

[@thebingleywheeler]

You’re right….I changed mine (Interceptor)…. They’re built to a price but the indicators scream that at you. Nice to see the newer bikes improving the look 😊

[@TheBlackbird46]

One S F is one to many….