Royal Enfield Crushing Harley and Triumph

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

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[@vorrdegard2176]

The Himalayan 450 won't have 50bhp knowing RE it will be around or over 35bhp as making it more will overshadow the 650s twins

[@SHSPVR]

1100 Honda Redel is all ready out so unless RE can get Power and TQ number up it will never sir pass Honda also they need to water cooled motor

[@SHSPVR]

@@vorrdegard2176 Himalayan 450 is water cooled it is expected to produce about 40 horsepower if they get bore and stroke and cam spec right as today latest 450cc can eazy do 53hp+

[@simoncaddick9085]

@@SHSPVR I think you're missing the point.

[@SHSPVR]

@@simoncaddick9085 even if you got the Royal Enfield with S&S Big Bore 8658cc Kit which is producing about 15 more hp on this kit and it cost well at lease 1k so it's now 200CC's more than my Z650 which has the same 65hp that is Stock, the other issue with Royal Enfield is it styling which dates back to the 60s massively out of date with modern day times even some of the retro on the other manufacturers are doing a better job and bringing back retro designs looking way cooler in today's modern times that should appeal to younger buyers even an old guy like me likes the more modern styling and Royal Enfield is not Crushing Harley in US market now across pond that maybe a difference story especially in India where they are made and sold as for Triumph that difference story, but Triumph Triple 660 dose have one cool engine pushing 80hp to bad I couldn't get one at the time and no their no close by dealer they were 200 miles away that one way. So, for now the only thing that Royal Enfield has in their favor is the price of their bikes which is a pretty good prices but like said it did not appeal to me in styling.

[@sportstermissions]

I know nothing about Triumph, but Harley Davidson has lost me forever. Royal Enfield models have replaced Harley Davidson to me. They are affordable, classic looking, air cooled, no over the top electronics, and you and your friends can work on them in the garage while hanging out, and you can customize them. My next bike will be a Royal Enfield!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

That's why the company is growing so fast. It takes you back to a simpler time before your bike had to be plugged into the dealer's computer to diagnose what is wrong with it.

[@DrRodox.]

@@greg5179 Ill bet you that this supermeteor 650 will be the bike of your year. It will lead you to a place of pure joy of riding with friends or alone. Tell us afterwards.

[@lordchickenhawk]

You said, "and you and your friends can work on them in the garage while hanging out, and you can customize them" THIS is the big deal to me about my ''95 Enny 500 Bullet. We are Men. We NEED to feel that we can rely on ourselves ...not a popular position to take in this day and age. But any (Enny?!) guy or gal can customise their RE and take personal ownership of it with just a modicum of technical knowledge. Most manufacturers have ignored this aspect of the biker experience because they want control of the market AND those they market to. Harley would NEVER have survived as long as they have if they had not catered to the customiser in his back shed. Royal Enfield seems to get this. And they seem to understand that this aspect should not be domesticated like a flock of bloody chooks. Even Harley and Triumph don't seem to fully perceive this crucial point. Try and control THAT with bikers and there won't be any. Without bikers you will not sell bikes to the rich trendy middle class "aspirational hard arses" that are your real market. By definition, self reliant customisers are never gunna spend big money on "approved" after market parts. But THEY are the very spirit and soul of what makes "self reliant" cool. It's not much different for the performance modders except more of them will spend big money with you.. But even then, it's actually the innovators like Burt Munro or John Britten who are really cool (Go Un Zud!)

[@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454]

@@lordchickenhawk Absinthe truth. I want to know I can replace a chain if it breaks on a Friday night & not wait to have it towed to the dealer. Just an example of why I prefer my pre-Nannie’s Triumph triple liter bike. Goes faster and I didn’t have to tear into the engine for more $ yet still have 15% less displacement. Glad I kept looking. Knowing what I know now I would consider an 850 RE to be slower than a Triumph triple liter bike by a bunch. And i have an instant street bike that can run in the tens. Cheap thrills And something interesting which is both my toy and my hobby.

[@richard2951960]

That is why i got two !!

[@matthewshultz8762]

If Harley can't compete in the cheaper market, move aside and let RE and others fill the gap. There's room for both! More bikes in the US is a good thing, regardless of the brand. I'm glad RE is bringing simple, cheap, and high quality bikes to the US.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I'd love to see a chopper version of the Super Meteor with a 21 inch front wheel and some mini-apes. They already have the bike so bringing out different versions should be easy.

[@kaushals4294]

MS you meant cheap means cost effective, right???

[@armyretired28]

@@kaushals4294 LOL

[@victoriazero8869]

Agreed. The key for thriving market is competition and diversity. More product to choose means more interested customers for overall motorcycle world. And most people don't have ONLY ONE motorcycle anyway.

[@rwl8150]

Not everyone wants or needs a hitech motorcycle. I dont need a stereo, multiple driving modes or ABS.

I'm Portuguese and live in the UK. Here RE's have been known and loved for a while, but in Portugal 5 years ago "nobody" knew the brand, most affordable bikes come from China, but now everybody wants one and they're slowly becoming a staple in the country.

[@ivanbrasla]

Same in Argentina too. Every bike they introduce breaks their segment

[@zeve1322086]

Exactly the same here in Brazil. In fact, in 2022, Brazil was the 2nd biggest market for RE, even bigger than the UK and behind only India.

[@markellott5620]

I'm a motorcycle instructor in the UK and use an RE Scram for training. I've lost count of the times students tell me that they want one.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yeah, the Euro market is super crucial and RE is growing fast in it. Hopefully the same happens in North America.

[@AK-db2ph]

@@markellott5620 I love the scram and I hope they bring scram 650 .

[@PineyRider]

I recently bought Royal Enfield's most expensive (and extremely limited) motorcycle, the 120th Anniversary Edition INT650 #7/60 for $11,100 USD out the door. I'm not positive, but I don't believe you can get HD's most inexpensive bike at that price! I now have 2 Royal Enfield INT650s, a 1996 HD Heritage Classic, a TW200 and a Suzuki Burgman 650. Love em all!!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Awesome collection of bikes. The least expensive Harley is the Nightster at $13,500USD+Dealer Mark-up+Taxes+Accessories=17K at least and probably more. That's crazy.

[@PineyRider]

@@DifferentSpokesTV I have a couple amateur videos if you want to see and hear them.

[@Nifilheimur]

I ride a Road King but tried Royal Enfield classic 350 and either interceptor or continental GT 650 last summer and was blown away! Not only do they look great they FEEL great. Quality was much better than i thought, gearbox felt great and easy to find neutral. Only thing i found rather lackluster were the plastic handlebar controls housings. They worked fine but felt kinda out of place on classic looking machines but given the price thats a small thing to gripe about. The Classic 350 was especially amazing and just looks gorgeous especially when pillion seat is off! I will be buying a Royal Enfield in the future.

[@rubo1964]

agree I love RE dessert single 350.Looks beautiful.

[@PineyRider]

I have a gorgeous 1996 Heritage Classic, but since I got my INT650s, it's been a little neglected. It's like driving a truck compared to the 650s and I already drive a truck for a living!!

[@victoriazero8869]

Sadly, bad plastic is common issue even on budget Japanese bikes. (owner of one Honda, one Suzuki, and two Yamaha). I'm tempted to buy an RE Meteor to replace my continuously aging Suzuki Intruder.

[@carlbruhn1772]

After reading your comment I seriously want to test ride them.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yes, when you look closely you can see where the costs were cut. But then you look at the cost and it's like "it's all good."

[@susanlarson308]

I’m always so impressed at how well researched this KZbinr’s videos are!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Wow, thank you!

[@fuelarjun]

You're right, different strokes and bart are the two guys I see understanding the philosophy (almost) completely

[@gobimurugesan2411]

Yes. After hearing all those electronic voices

[@bikernate8902]

Another great production! I currently own a 2022 Interceptor 650 and a 2022 Classic 350... both are amazing bikes with some mystical and magical mojo... it is hard to put into words how well these bikes deliver so viscerally...and perfectly. For me riding a motorbike is all about how it makes me feel and allowing me to lose myself in that moment... and RE has found the secret sauce and apparently apply it in high volume with each new product release. I really can not think of any other manufacturer so in tune with their buyers.

[@PineyRider]

I bought a 2022 INT650 in December 2021 as well and then was planning on also getting a Classic 350 Halcyon Green, but fortunately/unfortunately I actually was able to snag one of the Anniversary Edition Interceptors last September.

[@bikernate8902]

​@@PineyRider add a Classic 350 to your stable... you won't regret it. I will never sell this bike.

[@PineyRider]

@@bikernate8902 Stable is already at max capacity!! I keep my scooter at home, outside with a cover. Rent a storage unit a few miles away. I posted a few very amateur videos if you want to see. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpSwoGmXopmqa80

[@prashantark]

@@PineyRider Damn you're lucky that you got the Anniversary edition, that's a great looking bike 👌

[@PineyRider]

@@prashantark kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6DLoZmia9Zjas0 take a look

[@Signals_Rider_Kent]

I’ve always wanted a Harley but the lack of the lower priced models put me off. I now own and love my royal Enfield classic 350 and will eventually get a larger engine RE

[@goldenboy8187]

I've recently bought royal enfield hunter 350 and it's the best beginner bike imo. It's cheap, fuel efficient, lightweight and a beautiful looking machine. Just like every other Indian kid, I've also always dreamt of owning a Royal Enfield but models like meteor 350, classic 350, scram 411,etc are too damn heavy for a beginner like me. But because of Hunter 350, my dream of owning a Royal Enfield has finally come true. For us Indians, Royal Enfield is not just another motorcycle company. It's an emotion, dream, status symbol. And I'm so proud to see this brand achieving so much success globally. ❤️

[@Plough78]

And proud you should be Sir.. 🎉 Enfield has such a beautiful history, I'm in Thailand and will buy one in the near future... Currently I'm torn between the hunter and meteor... I have great memories driving an old bullet 350 down through Kerala and Karnataka many moons ago.. Happy days *Crap Game*

[@Mercy789]

My dream bike is also Hunter. Oneday I I'm going to buy it.

[@goldenboy8187]

@@Plough78 Thank you! Meteor is an excellent bike. It's refined and provides a smooth ride. Tho i felt the clutch is on a harder side. Maybe it's just me but overall it's a great choice for cruising through open roads. Hunter on the other hand is a proper city bike. It is compact and light. Navigating through traffic is really fun on this bike. Good milage, good torque, good looks, good engine. RE really nailed it with hunter. They made a near perfect motorcycle. The only things that i don't like about hunter are exposed wires and instrument cluster (maybe I'm nitpicking). It is held on by a plastic mount which is very flimsy and vibrates too much at higher speed.

[@goldenboy8187]

@@Mercy789 great choice buddy! It's an amazing bike. Great looks, engine, torque, weight distribution. Oh and the exhaust note. Man that exhaust is something else. I literally fell in love with the bike the moment i first turned it on. The thump is different from other RE bikes even better than classic 350 imo. You should totally get one. All the best. I wish that you buy one soon!!!!

[@TXLorenzo]

You should be proud. I now have a RE 650 Suuper Meteor and I'm very happy with it.

[@mikedench]

I'm a Royal Enfield loyalist from way back, I first got interested in them at age 16 (I am now 76) when an older boy who was my friend and neighbour took a 350 and toured all over Europe after graduating and he had no problems with the old single. At age 19 I got my hands on a 700cc Super Meteor which was a superbike for its time, I learned a lot from fixing it up and keeping it in tune and maintained properly. Then about 15 yrs ago in New York I got one of those 500 Bullets that Microsoft had used to promote X-Box? (I think) It had a sidecar frame, no body, had been painted purple and I spent most weekends tinkering with the old girl which I really loved! Enfield never got the recognition they deserved back in the 60's, they used nodular cast iron crankshafts statically and dynamically balanced, and had a build quality second to none.

[@theodoreheckaman2640]

RE is the reason I’m learning how to ride a motorcycle, the classic styling at a cheap price and the potential to be the greatest comeback ever has got me hooked and I don’t even own one yet

[@philtucker1224]

As I’m one of them, I can accurately say that there is a lot of older riders in the U.K. that can afford around £5k for a brand new super-comfortable motorcycle still with a famous name that was also dear to our parent’s generation. They’re are really no serious competitors at the moment…🙏👍🇬🇧

[@lancerbiker5263]

Bought my Meteor Fireball without a test ride. Was looking to downsize after 50 years and made a fine choice. Ease of maintenance, reliability, and good looks are exemplary. Not to mention riding it puts a smile on my face every time.

[@michaelabernathy7013]

'21 Fireball Yellow here. Excellent fuel mileage and the most comfortable bike, stock, I've ever owned! Been riding since 1973.

[@Thunder_Bear_mg]

I am looking forward to test riding the Hunter 350. Looks great (baby street twin), based on reviews easy to ride, handles excellent, relatively light in weight, superb fuel economy, easy to maintain, reliable, and like all RE comes with a 3 year warranty.

[@kevindarkstar]

And three years roadside assistance 😁

[@kamalgill3256]

Looks like street twin, but has a single cylinder thumper powering it. It has its benefits and downsides but it has enough power to commute in city.

[@goldenboy8187]

I have recently bought one and i can confirm this. Quite possibly the best Royal Enfield till date.

[@simoncaddick9085]

In fairness, keep an eye open for the small capacity Bonnevilles later this month too.. 😉

[@richard2951960]

Mate i got the new Hunter 350 , and i can tell you that little bike is so much fun !!!

[@TangSooDoMan]

I am about to pick up a pair of Himalayans as learning bikes for my daughter and me. Great video! Love the comparison and the history of these 3 manufacturers.

[@kaushals4294]

What a presentation!! What a detailed video with facts and precision!! A DIE HARD Royal Enfield FAN, ANY DAY!!

[@TriumphRascal]

Harley and Triumph are out of my price bracket now. I bought an RE Interceptor last year and have traded it in for the new Super Meteor. It makes sense. Great video and good information.

[@billymc2681]

As the owner of a '21 Himalayan, I couldn't agree with more. RE is taking the motorcycle world by storm by using a tried and true method. Make it look modern and classic at the same time; all at a reasonable (by modern standards) price. Very excited to see the 450 Himalayan next year.

[@jamesmcgettigan2936]

I have to say, the more complicated the electronics on the newer bikes, and increased costs related to it, the more I am looking at buying an older bike, or a bike like the royal enfield models. Having Bluetooth controls on the handlebar is one thing, but some of the rest- being a good rider means learning and paying attention not relying so much on the bike.

[@railinly610]

Enfield nailed it with the design and simplicity. I've never been interested in over engineered and over tech-spec bikes or cars. I mean, to me, adding an unnecessary chip with riding modes is a total no go zone, I'm not interested and I believe many people feel the same. A solid modern reliable engine coupled with a nicely profiled frame will win me every time.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Nice video, having owned my Interceptor 650 since 2020, I concur with all you have said. As near to back to basics motorcycling as you can get in this modern age. A bike you can scratch on, or just bimble along, or tour on, dependant on your mood. Sublime handling, and a gorgeous soundtrack (especially if like me, you have fitted aftermarket silencers). A true modern classic. Thanks for sharing.

[@darylwootton5217]

Another great video. My 2019 Interceptor has been a fantastic motorcycle, inexpensive to purchase and modify and provides all the right vibes, gathers attention at all my gas & coffee stops. Certainly not as fast as (top speed) many of my riding mates but hold’s it’s own off the line. Already have plans to add another to the stable. Thanks for your thoughts and the video.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks for sharing. I've ridden an Interceptor before and liked the bike a lot.

[@charlesland5169]

Bought a new Enfield Interceptor this past summer. Boy am I loving it. It's easy to work on, easy to ride, and it constantly draws attention. This coming spring I'll be taking it out to go camping. Am sure looking forward to it. I bought it because when the price of gas went up, I needed something cheaper than my truck to fill up. For what it cost to fill that pickup, I could ride several months and still have change left over. Now I find I ride it more than I drive my truck. It's simply a joy to ride. It's smiles per mile.

[@emiluppa4175]

Forgot to mention Husqvarna as one of the oldest motorcycle makers still making motorcycles as they started making motorcycles in 1903

[@Ritalie]

3:56. See that long intake tract? When you have a carburetor, the fuel can vaporize way more finely than it can with fuel injection. Consider what would happen if you heated that long intake plenum with exhaust heat, so it was nearly 400F. Dangerous, but it would allow the fuel mixture to be leaned out significantly more, doubling the fuel economy at the very least. Before they did away with carburetors, people were routinely getting 70 mpg out of large 4500 pound cars using fuel heaters to heat the fuel before being burned. It is interesting that fuel injection prevents you from ever having maximum combustion efficiency, but most people don't realize that.

[@countryjoe3551]

About a year and a half ago, I saw the first Royal Enfield that I had ever seen in person. It was an all black Classic 350. I was stunned at how well finished and pretty the little motorcycle really was. All I knew about them before was the usual "cheap Indian scooter" stereotype. How totally wrong I was. I can easily see one in my garage for a weekend runabout and loaner bike for visitors to ride.

[@yashvardhan.singh3009]

Royal enfield is a emotion in india but i hated that bike because of its “i wont change as i am successful” attitude, the vibrations were so high and the previous management didnt fix it.Finally 2 years back they fixed the engine, booked the stealth black 1 week ago. Its arriving tomorrow 😊

[@Arthurzeiro]

My Interceptor cost me what an Iron 883 would have costed over 10 years ago here, now the cheapest Harley available is pretty much 3x the price of an RE twin. The cheapest bonnie is 80% more and doesn't even come with a center stand from factory, an accesory that costs 5% of an entire Enfield twin. I wanted a Speed Twin at first but after trying an Interceptor I could not pay over twice the price for the "real british" bike. My local RE dealer told me his phone rings nonstop about the upcoming Super Meteor, brazilians love their cruisers but the cheapest model one can get with a middleweight engine is the Vulcan 650, for over 55k real compared to the projected 34~35 k price of the Super Meteor. Royal Enfield comes from an emerging market and they know better than the rest what those kinds of markets want, the fact they're winning over first world buyers it's a huge bonus win.

[@sps3172]

I'm always learn something from this channel. Nicely done, again.

[@johnanderson9735]

Thanks for the look at Royal Enfield, and yes a simple motorcycle at an affordable price is concept that is seemingly not even considered by some of the larger manufacturers. Are you listening HD?

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! A good mix of bikes seems to be recipe for success.

[@TheFivepoint1994]

Picking my Himalayan up in 3 days. I love the classic looks, feature set and the price. For the back road exploring I love to do, I just can't think of a better model.

[@Thunder_Bear_mg]

Over the last few years i've owned a triumph street twin 900, triumph trident 660 and royal enfield interceptor 650. I've also test ridden many motorcycles from HD and Indian. All of them are good motorcycles but none of them gave me as much joy to ride as my 2018 moto guzzi v7 III. Too many people are sleeping on Moto Guzzi. The new moto guzzi v7 850 stone special edition is looking mighty sweet.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yes, Moto Guzzi definitely produces some fantastic, classic bikes. In North America the dealer network is sparse and the parts take a long time to arrive from Mandello and maybe that's why Guzzis don't get their due here. If I lived in Europe MG would be more on my radar than it is living in Canada.

[@Lee-70ish]

IMHO Harley have priced the name rather than the bike . They are nice bikes but sure not worth the price. Triumph are also nice bikes but again pushing the name which adds at least 2 grand on what the bikes worth . Enfield built for value and the name has caught up with the bike . That’s the biggest win for Enfield

[@shuben6020]

I just saw the intro videos about RE Super Meteor 650 in the dark green version. What a beautiful bike! Haven't seen it live yet, but everywhere the comments are good. That is what HD misses for entry.

[@GrtSatan]

I absolutely love my 650 Continental GT. Was able to kit it out with numerous dealer options, most notably a centre stand which makes chain maintainence an absolute breeze. Not nearly as quick as my KTM 890 Duke R but in the real world who cares? It's a gorgeous, fun bike that attracts compliments every time I park it. A lot of people assume that it's an old restored English bike!

[@jeffbennett6218]

I bought a Meteor 350 last June. It’s parked in my garage right beside my Ultra Classic. The Meteor is an awesome cruiser. It’s become my in town bike. Very happy with my purchase and I encourage everyone to ride one.

[@Dave-in-France]

In the past I've had several Triumph motorcycles, in part because, as a Brit, I feel it's part of my history and culture. However, I now ride a Royal Enfield Himalayan and I love it ! It seems really well made, is extraordinarily economical to run (less than 3ltrs per 100 kms) is huge fun to ride either off-road or on twisty country roads. It is simple to own, relatively cheap to buy and easy to service. And if I need a nostalgia shot I just stand back, think of where I've been and what I've done with this bike, and I'm all kinds of GOOD. The idea of a more powerful Himi is appealing but honestly I find how it is right now does me fine - it's the way she makes me feel 🤩😁.

[@johnstanley7442]

You mentioned beefing-up the engine, and you're correct, since an aftermarket kit has meant their 650 has been being modified, bored-out to an 850. Now aside from the cylinders, other components have needed to be substituted, to take-on the strain, BUT the 850's work, and obviously add substantially to the performance.

[@hollylarson5536]

That was so interesting!!! I loved learning and seeing the History of these bikes. Thank you for all of the research that went into this video. :)

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janardhangorade9004]

We bought Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 (Cherry Red color) 2 days ago and I must tell you it is a fantastic machine.. we owned Standard 350 before, used for 9 years before purchasing this new one.. a great leap in technology!

[@jairesrodrigoromano]

More than 10k Royal sold in Brazil in 2022. This year Royal set up a factory in Brazil and has already started assembling its motorcycles.Triumph is very expensive. With the price of Bonneville I buy two Royal Interceptor. The Brazilian market is dominated by the Japanese. Honda sells over 1 million motorcycles per year.

[@halinabiegalski9509]

What an interesting, well researched and beautifully told story. Amazing video! 👍

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks!

[@donhenderson5100]

I have been very impressed with RE. The bikes are not overloaded with tech gizmos, they are simple, basic and just gorgeous. HD has lost contact with reality. Too expensive and bloated. I just think the Interceptor 650 is a perfect bike. Great video.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

Its a very long way from Seattle to New York - on a replica of an old motorcycle Don. Not so far on a HD Milwaukee 8 Road Glide.

[@tigercoward]

Excellent video! I love the comparison of the classic brands. I am a Tiger fan, but I am looking forward to seeing the Himalayan 450! Thanks for this great video.

[@francescosalvioli8073]

not yet been lucky to test one Royal Enfeld, but, working on doing it soon!!! i love the vintage style and i love the sound! will be beack for comments once tested

[@PhanivyasC]

Finally a product very popular from my country. Made In India.

[@pmdinaz]

Thanks! I always appreciate your comments and perspective regarding motorcycle manufacturers!

[@ronsmith2464]

I'm 75 & currently riding a 650 Vstrom in Thailand. The hieght & wieght are starting to get to me now so I'm loooking to buy the RE Inter. There's no difference in wieght, but with it being a lot lower I will be able to get my feet flat on the floor, which is the problem with the Vstrom. Thanks for the excellent review

[@BlakesPipes]

Just wish RE had a dealership near me. Closest one is more then 200 miles away. Don't see any in south east virginia.

[@richardcasey7521]

I’ve already owned a Royal Enfield Interceptor and liked it very much. I recommend it to anyone that wants a classic light 47HP British 650.

[@AKdaRockStarrOfficial]

Just got a pre-owned 2022 Himalayan on Saturday and hit the ranch trails of south Texas. I had a blast. It’s very capable off road as well as on the highway. Ran 63 mph at 5k rpm with no issues

[@RockstarVeganRecipes]

The RE Meteor 350 is my pick, particularly the blue one with the brown seat. Awesome video! :)

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Good choice!

[@akshaykhanna9802]

My brother in law has one (stellar blue) and I have spent some time with it. It looks gorgeous. I don’t know about the other blue, the lighter one, called supernova blue?

[@GManWrites]

I have always ridden Japanese bikes and I always will. My first new bike was a Kawasaki KH250 triple 2 stroke, I currently have a Yamaha SMax scooter and a Honda CBF600SA, I'm old enough to remember when Triumph and Royal Enfield were unreliable junk and I can't get over that. I have never had any interest in Harley Davidson.

[@mad-reaper]

I have an INT 650. It doesn't have all the "gizmos", just fuel injection and ABS. I do all of the routine work myself. It was 6500 dollars out the door. It's comfortable at 70mph and is a blast in the twisties. It's the best bike I've ever owned.

[@davidsaunders1125]

Royal Enfield is NOTHING to do with Enfield rifles !

[@chadkline4268]

The only problem I have with RE: if you're going to make a line of bikes with a standard engine, which is a great idea, then you better offer customers a choice of handlebars and suspensions and wheels so different sizes and types of riders can buy a bike that fits and suits them. Selling the same bike with silly cosmetic differences is preventing many more riders from buying your bikes. There are tall riders, riders that want taller suspensions for off road use, etc. Allow customization, and stop trying to sell the same old bike with different masks for 5ft 6in riders only. 15% of American men are over 6ft tall.

[@hwy1310]

I’ve owned a RE Meteor 350 and a Triumph Street Scrambler 900. RE has found a nice spot at that price point. But, make no mistake, Triumph’s are better bikes.

[@bigal6684]

Too many other bikes in the 1100+ cruiser space, RE hit a vacuum in the (retro-ish) market with the Super Meteor 650 and it will do well worldwide. All of their machines are built to sell globally, and for most of the globe, 650CC is enormous.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

RE's HD's and Tri's have no soul! Only Italian motorcycles can have a soul!

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

Triumph is also launching 250cc & 400cc bikes which are being manufactured by Bajaj in India

[@zacharyfett2491]

RE has a really good look, and the fact that it has entry level bikes is the right answer. HD has brand loyalty now, because they had entry level bikes in the past to “hook” those younger riders. But with that gone and replaced with a “premium” experience, there won’t be a younger generation to keep them going. The younger generation will all be riding Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Royal Enfield.

[@guyfuller1369]

Prophecy isn’t about predicting the future-that’s merely a parlour trick. Prophecy is about reading the present accurately. Congrats, man! Yer a prophet.

[@TheEasy10pins]

HD is pricing itself right of the market. The Sportster is now $13k to $15K. I'd much rather bang around town on a INT650.

[@NihongoGuy]

That's nothing. The bikes with the 114CID engine start at $22,000 and the 2023 CVO Road Glide Limited starts at $51,999. But they are not pricing themselves out of THEIR market, there will always be a market for over priced, expensive-to-maintain HDs.

[@khaccanhle1930]

Harley and Indian: there is no market in a bike below 850cc. It's a waste of money. Enfield: Hold my beer. You're toast

[@EldelaClave]

I started riding at 13 years old, 30 years and many bikes later, my 2022 Inter 650 .. is the best.

[@jeffslade1892]

Royal Enfield had absolutely nothing to do with the Lee-Enfield rifle. RE may have done some engineering work as contractors for the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, but not on the SMLE rifle. Poor research. RE do not make three times as many bikes as HD but closer to a year's worth from HD in a month, and make Triumph's output look like a cottage industry. What other facts did you get wrong?

[@orientationandmobilitywith5902]

Wow, excellent video! I love the comparison between these three companies. Personally, I like Royal Enfield best. Definitely can’t beat the prices!! 😃

[@Fee.1]

LOL funny finding you here

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thank you!

[@PineyRider]

Although you are correct, I think you are a little biased 😁. Just briefly checked out your channel. What an admirable and hopefully very fulfilling career. Respect to you from Manchester, NJ, USA.

[@Rides_With_Ron]

After attending the 2023 Toronto motorcycle show this past weekend my son and I fell in love with 5he Himalayan. With features like fuel injection, abs and that classic look, his klr and my vfr might be on the way out to make room for some new rides.

[@johnhill3851]

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn, perfect bike for me at 70 years old

[@andrewoh1663]

RE was very smart in setting up its design, prototyping and testing facility in the UK, ten minutes down the road form the Triumph factory. So, despite the fact that these bikes are made in India, RE remains strongly connected to the UK biker fraternity and its roots.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

UK biker fraternity and its roots - in the dustbins of history in Museums.

[@SodiumSyndicate]

There is no UK biker fraternity. RE owes its existence to the Indian biker & himalayan adventure culture. Look up biking adventures in India - Leh, Ladakh, Spiti, Gurudongmar Lake, Shyok Valley, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso Lake, Khagdung-La Pass (former highest & now world's 2nd highest motorable road), Umling-La Pass (now world's highest motorable road).

[@rickbarrington]

The UK unit handles portions of the design and end testing, and customization. The main designs are all done in India. Don’t forget Eicher who bought RE in India have strong manufacturing creds

[@optimistix7309]

Fact of the matter is that RE is still surviving is because of the utter love that the Indians have for the brand. One has to visit india to see the craze. Combine that to the wonderful team they have in South of India. Measure their dedication by the fact that the CEO and the senior management staff don't take cars but ride their REs to office.!

[@MastaKeahi]

Royal Enfield service is also around 10% more in cost than Triumphs

[@robertadams4415]

I have a RE Enfield interceptor in glitter and dust

[@perrycalabrese3475]

My dream retirement bike will be Moto Guzzi. The RE's are nice, but after test riding the various 650's and the 350 Classic, I decided I'm much more comfortable on a V7 or V9 Guzzi. About the same price point too.

[@chaudharyadityakumar6149]

Actually RE r not cheap because they give u the best quality at the actual price. Harley tries to move to the luxury segment by inflating the price. RE proved that low cost doesn't mean low quality.

[@andrewkitchenuk]

I very much doubt that HD is the least bit concerned about Royal Enfield, completely different customer demographic.

[@PineyRider]

Right. Like Bentley is sweating KIA or Hyundai!!

[@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555]

I think they'll be very concerned. Their core customer base (like me) don't have many years of riding left. They've nothing remotely affordable to offer a young rider and brand loyalty is a big thing.

[@saddle8bag]

Great stuff. I think RE makes awesome bikes for the masses. I don't know how much "heritage" sells bikes, but REs just look good. Japanese croozers never did. The Achille's heel of RE is their maintenance requirements. Valves require adjusting every 3k miles. While the majority of riders will take a yr or more to put on 3k miles, such maintenance may be no big deal. For me personally, it would mean tearing into the engine seven times a year or so. And while REs are pretty, they ain't about to displace HD for people touring the US two up. Triumph is an easier mark for RE as they have similar product lines. Triumph requires much less maintenance and provides somewhat equivalent models that make considerably more power. And let's face it, to most young men, the only reason to buy a motorcycle is to boast about its power specs. I'm holding out for the RE Classic (Halcyon green please) with their twin engine. Perfect bike to take my wife out to lunch in the country every now and again.

[@johnludmon510]

The services are 3k apart but after the first service the valves only get adjusted every 6k as the 3k service is a check up on my meteor.

[@sathishrao7926]

Irrespective of how successful RE will be in Western markets, its sales in India alone will exceed 500K units per year.. Next couple of years will indicate how successful RE will be in posing some threat to Triumph and Harley..

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

They've already taken a bite out of Bonneville sales in the UK. They're not scaring Harley yet, but we'll see if that's still true in 5 years.

[@MrMomo182]

They shouldn't have allowed a couple of years gap in Bullet production. That unbroken record was an asset that can't be bought or faked.

[@shagunguitar]

Loved your video! Thank you for all the well researched information and presenting it so well! I'll be watching this a few more times. I lover RE and eagerly waiting for the delivery of my Super Meteor 650 Celestial Red. The bike ticks almost all the points that I had in mind. About the competition - Triumph and Harley Davidson, well, I hope that even they do well and make bikes for all segments. The more the competition, the better the bikes are going to get for everyone, I guess. Peace! All the best for the Himalayan. Even I'm hoping they launch another amazing adventure bike.

[@debasishraychawdhuri]

Royal Enfield is a cult in India, it is the most premium bike. You have to wait six months for delivery after ordering one.

[@NicePantsLance]

RE is just like McDonalds. They might sell more burgers than a steakhouse, but i think we both know where we'd rather eat 😉

[@Farhan_049]

Hmm.... This was accurate up until 2021, but in 2022 alone, I saw more Honda CB350 Highnesses than Royal Enfield Classic, Meteor or Hunter 350s. I think the Enfield hype is beginning to die in India.

[@frankkemble2103]

I've had three harleys but the bike that set it'self apart as like nothing you've ever ridden before for me is the Triumph Rocket 3. It gives Harley riders an inferiority complex when parked at gas stations, bars or diners and goes like nothing you've ever ridden before. Love the new enfield twins- fantastic bikes. No wonder they are a huge success.

[@the_travelingbreeze]

I hope the rising popularity means more vendors for Royal Enfield in the US soon!

[@anthonylavallee4362]

I find the RE's very attractive in price and that great British styling is simply beautiful. I'm 75 so it's not just the young riders who are interested in Royal Enfield but us older Harley riders!

[@Skiamakhos]

D'you think perhaps that bikers are getting sick of the ever larger displacements of the "mainstream" manufacturers, & just want something reliable, economical & fun to ride? I'm on a bike that's currently 1080cc, that started out as a 650 in the 80s. I don't think it needs to be so damned big.

[@tonysheerness2427]

The curse of modern machinery, over engineering and complexity. Royal Enfield has shown you do not need it. The race to even more complexity is over.

[@golgothagarage]

A few years ago I sold my Harley and was looking for a Triumph Bonneville, the I found out about the Royal Enfield INT 650, brand new it was half the price of the Triumph. It’s been 2 years, and I still love the Enfield.

[@gordonwallin2368]

Another great video. I can rember when the Royal Enfield was faster than any Norton, Harley, Triump, or BSA. BMW and Ducati were not even in the race. Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

There is a big difference between selling a lot of $3,500 bikes and $7,000 bike than a $27,000 bike. The amount of motorcycles that Royal Enfield makes in a year Honda makes in a month they are the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. With the Stormbreaker the Royal Enfield interceptor it's finally going to get some real competition

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yes, but like with RE, most of Honda's bikes are small. Still they are the giant of the industry.

[@paulhopper5459]

That was a very enjoyable video. I returned to motorcycling in June 2020 with a RE CGT 650 (Black Magic) having last ridden in 1986. I had always lusted after the cafe racer style while I was riding around on a Suzuki GT200 X5. The CGT looks absolutely gorgeous and is all the bike I need! I might lust after more powerful machines but I know that the bike is more capable than me and at 60 years old, I'd only be fooling myself that a more powerful bike would make me happier ;)

[@marvinidler2289]

I have a RE Meteor 350. Affordable, accessible, a bike to use every day in the summer, and maybe even more fun than the heavy, overpowered bikes for the price of a good car. It is basic transportation like it was with 17. Switching to bigger, heavier, more expensive Royal Enfields would be going the wrong way (for me). So I wish RE luck with the 650s and bigger, but hope they won't stop selling their single cylinder bikes for the price of a quality bicycle in Europe.

[@jabubuster9859]

My fav would be Interceptor- it's 50-ish hp, 270 degree crank twin, simple and beautiful. With new 350 classic (torquey, simple yet well developed single cylinder engine, light and beautiful) for my wife, these two would be a perfect bikes to ride. With that set I could wait for a bigger model to show up in Enfield's showroom :))

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kennypool]

I would buy 10 Royal Enfield before ever buying a HD

[@marsoelflaco5722]

You can probably buy 3 RE's to 1, "affordable", HD.😉✌🏽

[@francomartini4328]

I would like to see Royal Enfield bring a larger displacement version of its 650 twin, particularly because a) the original late-60s Interceptor was a 750 and b) upgrading the 650 engine by having the S&S 865 big bore conversion (which has to be done by a machine shop specialised in engine rebuilds) means that the bike will have cost at least as much as a Triumph Speed Twin 900. However, there are two things to keep in mind: Firstly, Royal Enfield might be expanding by leaps and bounds in Europe and North America but its main market remains India and it also has an awful lot of sales in South East Asia, i.e., Thailand, Philippines, etc., all of which are very price and cost conscious markets. 650cc might seem a beginner-level displacement in the US (thanks to Harley-Davidson) but it is not elsewhere. Secondly, at least in the UK and Europe there is a lot of legislation coming into force from 2030 onwards aimed at outlawing the manufacture of vehicles propelled by internal combustion engines altogether with a view to replacing everything with electric by 2050. This is hardly the moment to be looking at introducing new large displacement bikes onto the market. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Harris Performance, Royal Enfield's research and development arm in England, aren't already beavering away at something powered by battery packs.

[@simoncaddick9085]

Well said Franco, let's just enjoy this golden age for what it is, while it lasts (and maybe then, it *will* last). - And kudos for mentioning Harris (can I hear "..cornering on rails.." one more time?).. Now, if only I could wean myself off my Scooter.. (maybe if I sold my house I could keep it, along with a thumper and parallel twin)..

[@chiefjoseph8154]

EV: A solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. Never going to happen. Not with lithium.

[@francomartini4328]

@@chiefjoseph8154 as someone who lives in London, I am not going to deny the reality of children and senior citizens living near major arteries dying of atmospheric pollution, however much of a petrol head I may be. Like it or not, the problem _does_ exist. However, as someone who both a) knows a thing or three about automotive history; and b) is no expert but nonetheless has an above average level of knowledge vis a vis lithium ion battery technology, I know that it is not the answer and scientifically illiterate politicians foisting it on everybody because they think that it gives them green street cred, is yet another environmental disaster waiting to happen on a par with single use plastics.

[@rock801]

the meteor specs give a fuel economy of 2.79 litres/100 kms which is great, 20 HP will be was more ridable than 125cc bikes giving you some extra muscle to at least gently accelerate to some 100 kmh^-1. A speed you ought to ride and have some power left to speed up to use a German autobahn.

[@dprocter7430]

Seems a pointless comparison to me. Harley, Triumph and RE appeal to different buyers. If you want a good adventure tourer and can afford a Triumph you'd get that, if you want to do lower mileage on the road with some rugged offroad ability you'll go with the RE, different bikes for different purposes. If you want to buy into the Harley image, cruising around on a big bike you aren't going to want a RE 650 interceptor etc. It's like comparing an R1 as a commuter with a Honda PCX.

[@kristophertrout7328]

I have a Meteor 350. Thanks to the low cost I've been able to accessorise to my hearts content.

[@Fee.1]

Nothing could make me interested in these bikes