Royal Enfield Crushing Harley and Triumph
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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
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
@@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+
@@SHSPVR I think you're missing the point.
@@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has the same 65hp that is Stock, the other issue with Royal Enfield is it styling which dates back to the 60s massively out of date with modern day times even some of the retro on the other manufacturers are doing a better job and bringing back retro designs looking way cooler in today's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.
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!
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.
@@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.
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!)
@@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.
That is why i got two !!
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.
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.
MS you meant cheap means cost effective, right???
@@kaushals4294 LOL
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.
Not everyone wants or needs a hitech motorcycle. I dont need a stereo, multiple driving modes or ABS.
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.
agree I love RE dessert single 350.Looks beautiful.
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!!
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.
After reading your comment I seriously want to test ride them.
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."
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.
And three years roadside assistance 😁
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.
I have recently bought one and i can confirm this. Quite possibly the best Royal Enfield till date.
In fairness, keep an eye open for the small capacity Bonnevilles later this month too.. 😉
Mate i got the new Hunter 350 , and i can tell you that little bike is so much fun !!!
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.
'21 Fireball Yellow here. Excellent fuel mileage and the most comfortable bike, stock, I've ever owned! Been riding since 1973.
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!!
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.
@@DifferentSpokesTV I have a couple amateur videos if you want to see and hear them.
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…🙏👍🇬🇧
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.
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
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.
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 😊
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.
Thanks for sharing. I've ridden an Interceptor before and liked the bike a lot.
I’m always so impressed at how well researched this UA-camr’s videos are!!👍🏻👍🏻
Wow, thank you!
You're right, different strokes and bart are the two guys I see understanding the philosophy (almost) completely
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Thanks! A good mix of bikes seems to be recipe for success.
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.
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.
The RE Meteor 350 is my pick, particularly the blue one with the brown seat. Awesome video! :)
Good choice!
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?
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. :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
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!
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 🤩😁.
Wow, excellent video! I love the comparison between these three companies. Personally, I like Royal Enfield best. Definitely can’t beat the prices!! 😃
LOL funny finding you here
Thank you!
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.
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.
I very much doubt that HD is the least bit concerned about Royal Enfield, completely different customer demographic.
Right. Like Bentley is sweating KIA or Hyundai!!
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.
What an interesting, well researched and beautifully told story. Amazing video! 👍
Thanks!
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
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.
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..
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.
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.
UK biker fraternity and its roots - in the dustbins of history in Museums.
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).
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
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
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.
I started riding at 13 years old, 30 years and many bikes later, my 2022 Inter 650 .. is the best.
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.
Thanks! I always appreciate your comments and perspective regarding motorcycle manufacturers!
RE is just like McDonalds. They might sell more burgers than a steakhouse, but i think we both know where we'd rather eat 😉
I have a RE Enfield interceptor in glitter and dust
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.
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.
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.
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 :))
Thanks for sharing!
I don't think there are currently a lot of people cross-shopping these brands, simply because of price and perceived "prestige." I go to demo events all the time and absolutely loved the RE's for what they are - simple, affordable fun little bikes. But as you pointed out, HD bikes all cost nearly $17k right now, and for that extra money, riders get (or at least think they're getting) a lot more, aka the IMUs and traction control etc that RE doesn't have, which helps keep them cheap. I agree that RE is a hell of a lot more attractive to younger riders who have less spending power, but at least for now, they're gonna be seen as a beginner's brand, or a hipster brand because of the classic styling. Don't get me wrong, I actually love their styling and really considered an INT650 after I rode one, but I'm 6'2" and almost 300 lbs and have been riding 16 years.. I like a bigger more powerful bike (love my Indian Challenger - it blows away everything from HD)
I just got an Interceptor and love it.
Stopping for gas takes longer because a lot of folks want to chat.
Even Harley guys who don't like foreign bikes are OK with Enfield.
I've always loved Harleys as an outsider, but I'm looking into getting a motorcycle license soon and the Royal Enfield's are looking more and more alluring. If the Super Meteor comes out in Canada by the time I get my license, I'm making it my first bike.
Hard to say really. I bought Classic 350 on a whim, last year. Quality and design issues were quite disappointment but, I will lie if I say that I don't enjoy riding it, getting looks and compliments for military green model. It is slow and anemic in every aspect but, there is something cool and easy about it that haven't figured out yet why. I was thinking about keeping it for a year or two. I think there will be pile of used ones soon. It's a toy for those who can afford to have more than one bike in the garage.
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.!
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.
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!
I hope the rising popularity means more vendors for Royal Enfield in the US soon!
Everybody loves RE. They are good bikes but I had the opportunity to look at one sitting next to a Triumph Street Twin. The differences in quality are striking. So if you want a cheaper bike (like the old BSA's were) then get a RE. If you want quality get a Triumph. Just my personal opinion. BTW I bought the Triumph👍😉
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.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn, perfect bike for me at 70 years old
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.
I would definitely park an 1100 RE next to the sporty, great video man .
Cool, thanks! That would be a pretty nice bike.
@@DifferentSpokesTV I still don't think the Interceptor needs to get any bigger (the exhausts at least, remind me of the Commando and stretching that capacity caused all sorts of problems there.. Yes, Royal Enfield in 2023 isn't 1970's U.K. but there's a reason Royal Enfield aren't wringing as much power from these plants as possible, a more relaxed motor is a good part of the charm.. and it's not *that* relaxed..).
I have a horrible feeling I've missed the Himalayan experience, I've been a little reticent in view of the engine output figures (and I have noted Tec's cam / exhaust / breather / output cog mods), but when I hear how riders like this guy - www.youtube.com/@freewayproject - use that 411 (I miss my last thumper, after a lifetime of always having one) and speaking to people like Divy, I'd settle for that motor air cooled rather than any (eu compliant) water jacket any day (which is an already crowded market).
I'm sure Royal Enfield can make a pretty water cooled lump (please take note Yamaha - gee, that's visually reminiscent of those early Hinckley Triumphs ), but (I.M.H.O.) it's a deviation from the simplicity at the core of Royal Enfield's success.
This is a great film though, thank you ..and I do believe Motorcycling is due a renaissance - and that's thanks to smaller, affordable, cheap to run, practical machines *that put the fun back*.
With the way things are going I wouldn’t be surprised if Royal Enfield introduces higher displacement motorcycles like an Interceptor 1100 and Meteor 1100 to dethrone Harley Davidson’s grasp on the American market. With HD already cutting their more “affordable” models, I can see Royal Enfield swooping in and taking away their market share with motorcycles that don’t cost an arm and a leg to buy 😂.
Great video! One nitpick, Royal Enfield and Enfield the rifle company are different. Because BSA were literally an arms manufacturer it's easy to get confused and think they all did the same.
Trivia really. I've been thinking exactly the same thing about RE eating Harley and Triumph's lunch.
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.
I could only find one source for Royal Enfield North American sales totals. It was 7,305 for fiscal year 2022. Up from 3,820 over 2021. Very very low numbers for North American market share. That being said, I spent about 45 minutes on the RE website. They are building a brand old school style. The flat track racing conversion with women, plus the style of sponsorship in very reminiscent of how Harley and Indian did it a hundred years ago. Very impressive.
A few years ago a Harley eye left the motor company to go work for Royal Enfield. I always wondered why but now I can see it.
Once the Super Meteor 650 comes out in the USA, all hell is going to break lose. We’re going to see tons of Triumph and Harley sales go down.
A Great report! Been riding Bikes for 65 years I now ride an Iintersepter R.E. Over the years you can imagine all the bikes I've had from A.J s Z1 KAWASAKI . from 175cc to 1000cc sports bikes. If you want a Great bike at a Great Price look no further than Royal Enfield Iintersepter! Japan watch out India is coming for you. Sending Good riding to the World from England!
Just wish RE had a dealership near me. Closest one is more then 200 miles away. Don't see any in south east virginia.
Royal Enfield...Retro/ Rugged. Perpetual Motion! 703,000 units sold in 2022. 7,200 units sold in USA in 2022 up from 3,800 units sold in 2021. There's something happening here. For me, It is absolutely clear.
Excellent review Brother!
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.
Triumph is also launching 250cc & 400cc bikes which are being manufactured by Bajaj in India
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.
RE's HD's and Tri's have no soul! Only Italian motorcycles can have a soul!
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
Yup. Just road Thailand on a Himmie and 350 meteor. Fabulous feel good bikes.
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.
I like Harleys. That is what I have and I am very satisfied. They are also readily available on the area I live were there is only one Triumph service center and the closest Royal Enfield is hours away. But I like RE's. Especially the Bullet and Himalayan. I know that except for the engine and gear box are not the most reliable, but it is up to the owner to provide decent maintenance to the machine. Triumph are nice too.
It would be the Himalayan, but when I was shopping for a low cost ADV bike, I chose the DR650.
In 1976 at the age of 17 I bought my first motorcycle, a 1966 Royal Enfield Crusader (dressed at a Continental GT). I kept the bike a year and rode thousands of miles on it before getting my full licence and moving up to a 1970 Triumph 500. I have owned a Triumph of some sort or another (all old / classic) pretty much ever since, but would love to add another RE to the garage, a task that gets easier and easier every year with their affordable new bikes and even more affordable s/h offerings.
The Royal Enfield 650 Super Meteor Looks Stunning! & as a cruiser style bike I think it will sell very well in the USA/Canada! Harley as pointed out are pricing themselves out of the general public purse strings & concentrating on the high end premium market,which is fine if that’s the path they wish to go down then good luck to them! Triumph make very good bikes but they to have lost sight(in my opinion)of what it is people Now want? & like you say,to many gizmos & wiz bangs that push the price up! Royal Enfield it seems must be doing something Right(going by there world wide sale figures!) There keeping things Simple! & producing bikes that people Want! They see the world is changing & are changing with it? SPEED!! There are restrictions coming in all around the western world & as the way things are going around the world we could be seeing the End of Fast Powerful Bikes!
I have a Trident 660 and Tiger 800. They are parked next to my 2018 Himalayan. All are fun.
😎 Yep, this spring me and my wife are going for a test ride on the new RE Meteor 650. Maybe I sell my HD FatBoy and buy TWO Meteors 😅 One for me and one for my wife. 🙋♀️
I currently own a Harley..... and I still lust for a RE interceptor
I would buy 10 Royal Enfield before ever buying a HD
You can probably buy 3 RE's to 1, "affordable", HD.😉✌🏽
When I got a Triumph Bonneville in December it was down to a Bonnie and the Classic 350. I was just concerned that the 350 wouldn’t be able to keep up on the highway on my commute in Phoenix, AZ. I love the Bonnie. But I would someday love a Classic or Meteor 350 someday as a nice, laid back weekend motorcycle
Nice, but you're right, the Bonnie has four times the power.
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.
I live in Austalia and I purchased RE Classic 350. It is not because I cant afford bigger and expensive bikes, but rather for all practical reasons. I am middle aged man and have been away from riding bikes for many years. Hence RE and its Classic 350 was a perfect fit as I did not want to splurge big money on something which I wasnt sure about, because I dont plan to ride a bike in winter etc. Here in Australia, RE Classic 350 in 2022 was around $8000 mark and with all the rego + insurance + riding gear, I could get everything under $10 K, where as a Triump or Harleys are upwards of $20K, just for the bike. Again for city riding under max speed limit of 110KMPH in Aussie roads and highways, a 350 CC has everything. One honestly does not need 1000 CC and above unless you really really want it. Besides all Harleys are bikes for older men and for Tradies. I dont see anyother riding a Harley here, at least where I live. Hence RE is in the sweet spot
Great video, Different Spokes TV - many thanks. I've just reached retirement age here in the UK and I decided to treat myself to a new bike. Harley? Nope. Too expensive - and anyway it just ain't my type of bike (except the gorgeous 'zaust orchestra!!). Triumph? Nope. Too expensive. Royal Enfield? Yep. Got me an Interceptor last year and I absolutely LOVE IT. Now considering my last bike (some 17 years ago) was a Ducati 916, I'm having just as many smiles per mile on the 'Ceptor than I did on the nutjob (but gorgeous) 916. Ok so the 'Ceptor can hardly pull the skin off a rice pudding compared to the Ducati but so what? I'm now an old timer and I use the Enfield for what it is intended for; a dry day cruise to a sit-outside-with-a-coffee-at-a-coffee-stop. Cheap to run and maintain, it has oodles of 60's character but with modern reliability. It's British-designed through and through and from what I gather - the engine is pretty much bullet-proof. After the first three services (I've had the first one done), I shall look forward to doing my own services and getting my hands dirty again, as I used to when I was much younger. Happy days, folks!
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.
OMG a liquid cooled, inexpensive Himilayan? That would be a dream bike.
As for RE, where are their big bikes? I have two bike one from 1967 and one from 1982 which produce the same power and torque. The XS 650 has the same config as an RE with single over head cam, and is certainly unoriginal if not attractive. But there is a better vertical 360 degree firing, twin made by Kawasaki with an under square motor, something very rare these days.
I have a 2022 RE Classic 350, and a Triumph Speedmaster Gold Line, love them both, great video
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.
The only things I require in a motorcycle is EFI, good brakes and no drama reliability. My XT250 & CB500X provide these. I do like the looks of the RE's. Reminds me of my old 400 twin, same double thump too
Here in the States, where the used motorcycle market is STILL bonkers, the most expensive brand new Royal Enfield is absolutely a better deal than the cheapest used H-D Sportster sitting at any dealer right now! Harley has taken advantage of this post lockdown supply chain chaos to intentionally drive up the prices of their used bikes, because their biggest competitor was always their own used market. Now they can control both! Couple that with their predatory, elitist dealer practices, and it will eventually bite them in the a$$ when nobody can afford them. Then they'll be juggling CEO's again while sitting around a boardroom in Milwaukee wondering why they're not selling any bikes! Harley's have always been expensive, but they do not make bikes for the "everyman" anymore (contrary to their marketing), where Royal Enfield definitely does.
"will eventually bite them in the a$$ when nobody can afford them" - they have been saying that since 1970 my man.
HD is not wondering why they're not selling any bikes. They are selling plenty thank you very much.
Ah, the "Harley Faithful" have chimed in . . . as long as they're still around, nope, they ain't gonna stop selling bikes. I say this as someone who's currently lusting after a Low Rider ST! LOL
Sometimes I think about buying a HD, and then I read the comments and I think, no, not my crowd. Perhaps I'll stay off the internet and avoid the fanatics long enough to pull the trigger.
@@boodog4023 There are plenty of awesome, friendly Harley riders out there, and the community is notoriously tight. However, stereotypes exist for a reason, and a lot of Harley riders seem compelled to perpetuate and reinforce the most negative ones. So I feel you!
Royal Enfield service is also around 10% more in cost than Triumphs
I know a bunch of youtubers that usually have Harley videos, have bought Royal Enfields as "around town" bikes. Being very inexpensive is a plus as a 2nd bike to a big harley bagger.
My SiL bought a Scram 411, looking forward to riding it this summer. Thanks for sharing.
I own an interceptor and have just completed a 900k road trip in the Philippines over all sorts of road surfaces and it did everything i wanted it to do i love it to bits
I own and adore my hunter 350
I’m going to check them out.
After some “leaked” spy-shots of the up and coming new RE models, I’m holding out for a RE Classic-650. Hopefully they’ll make a chrome-red model.
Royal Enfields oil maybe cleaner because the first recommended service is at 300 miles. I just bought a Kawasaki Z650RS and it's first service is at 600 miles. I did consider the RE for my first bike but there were a few places that corners were cut and I would have had to place money into it anyway. I was also afraid I may outgrow it and I felt the Kawasaki would be fine as a beginner as long as I respected the throttle, didn't drive beyond my experience. It would also give me room to grow.
It's not always about having 100 horsepower or the most complicated computers or liquid cooling. Sometimes being a simple classic and being easy to work on is the goal.