ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT Modern Classic

ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT Modern Classic
Fist Ride 2017 Royal Enfield Continental GT 500cc
Filmed with GoPro Hero 9 media mod and Rode lavalier mic

[@barryroberts8927]

Well reviewed to say you didn't know the bike.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

cheers

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

I've ridden one of those here in the mountains of southern California. They handle curves so very well but the uphill grades are challenging for lack of power. My RE Interceptor 650 has more power with a passenger that the 535 GT riding solo.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

Yes I agree not much good for 2 up work, lovely for the small back roads. I see your no stranger to the English weather as you've had a spell in Blighty.

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

@@yorkshirebiker1293 2 weeks in Basingstoke during Gulf 1 roughing it at one of the 2 Hilton's. "Bombed" every night at various pubs. The horrors of war fighting from ol' Blighty.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

@@burtvhulberthyhbn7583 southern beer is crap ,nowt like up north, we get a proper head on us beer

[@stuartstibbs2069]

Apparently, the factory lightens the flywheel on the GT....different to the Bullet. Makes it a bit more responsive, and bit less tractor. Good report mate! Stay safe and get home before it pisses down. Haha.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

cheer for that, might tap my mate for another ride this year enjoyed my last ride, YB

[@PeterRichmond-vh7mk]

Good ol Pommy single but made in Ruddy India!

[@stephenevans9621]

The lift handle is factory.

[@krysgranowski]

Nice review. So... what was the Hitchcocks "stage 3" that your friend had done to this bike?

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

My mate wet to buy a tractor from a lady who's partner passed away, he bought the bike with the tractor. The lady was not sure exactly what had been done to the bike, but that is what she thought had been done. My mate was selling it if i had room, i'd have had it😁😁

[@PeterRichmond-vh7mk]

It is a noisy bugger but a good noise

[@keithstewart1979]

Purchased a 650 Interceptor last month, 450 miles on it so far and I love it. Puts a smile on my face even more them my speedmaster when I'm on the back roads.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

Iy's what ever keeps you happy if we all likked the same thing it would be a poor show, A mate say i can have a go on his in the better weather, iam looking forward to it. Good luck with the new bike

[@keithstewart1979]

@@yorkshirebiker1293 I'm sure you will enjoy it and I hope to see a video of it. Thank you, I fully plan on enjoying it every chance I get. The weather here in Texas pretty much allows me to ride year round.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

@@keithstewart1979 wish I was in Texas could do with some sun MY daughter lived in orange County LA and I speak to a fellow who has a Interceptor and he loves it and uses it 2 up YB

[@keithstewart1979]

@@yorkshirebiker1293 I have not ridden 2 up has of yet, but my girlfriend has already said she want to have a go at it this weekend.

[@icedidi]

i was wondering if you'd ever do a Royal Enfield. I have a 500 classic 2018.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

if I can find a mate with one I'd love to

[@icedidi]

@@yorkshirebiker1293 i'd lend you mine but I'm 250 miles away down south :)

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

@@icedidi thats a fantastic offer! but like you say 250 miles

[@СТЕВЕНХАМЕС]

sounds nice

[@Fede-Land]

Bag and support model? Thx

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

I think it was Hepco Becker but I am not sure it was a mates bike

[@markl5681]

At last a proper review on one of these. I’m looking for a bike to build up my confidence on, do you think this is a suitable bike for that? Thanks.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

I was quite surprised how good It was ,really easy to ride. Not sure if a standard bike is just as good ,the lad who owns the bike bought it with some more gear , and they seemed to think it was Hitchcock stage 3 tuned, but we don't know for definite, hope that helps YB

[@markl5681]

@@yorkshirebiker1293 it does help, thanks for replying.

[@geralddavison6307]

Thanks for posting, can you ask your mate John what's the make of the silencer ?

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

Ill see what i can do, might be a week before i see him but ill ask YB

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

its took a while, but its a Harris Performance or that is what it say's it's a small plate that is tig welded to it . Hope that helps

[@geralddavison6307]

👍

[@turboslag]

Once upon a time I lived in Sherburn in Elmet, where the coffee bar, or Squires as it was also known, was originally located. Bought my first bike whilst living there and so my life long passion for bikes began. Spent many a happy hour at the coffee bar, it was pretty wild back then, wheelies up and down the street, 2 strokes on spannies, howling fours etc. It moved to where it is now after I mpved away, I've been up a couple of times since, I really miss the atmosphere, but living in Worcester now it is a bit of a trek. Yorkshire is the best place I've ever lived so I have been thinking about moving back up there, maybe when I retire.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

I remember the old place with fond memories luck for me i still live on the door step. Yes yorkshire is pretty good place to live.😁😊

[@turboslag]

@@yorkshirebiker1293 Indeed! Last time I was up there was at least 10 years ago, going by the route you took to Squires the roads have changed quite a bit! When I lived there and worked in Leeds, I took the B1222 out of Sherburn, under the flyover, briefly onto the A1 then left onto the A63, that all seems to have gone! Crazy!

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

@@turboslag Yes the old A1 has moved . i came from Fairburn past the nature reserve on Back Newton Lane then in to Ledsham and up New road on to the B1222 to Newthorpe

[@marcuselsegood6263]

Nice review, thanks.

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

Glad you enjoyed it, hope you will watch my other video's

[@anythingoldmechanical]

This bike is a 1000 miles apart from an original bullet. Lol

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

Its still cheap good fun and the brakes are better than most brit stuff😀😀

[@calvisale6991]

Hey mate. Can I have your email..

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

sorry mate don't want to put my email on here, I know there is a way of doing it with another email , ill have to ask my daughter how to do it