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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Motorcycle Review Retro Cafe Racer - Blast from the past

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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
  • In this video we ride back in time the new Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 A2 legal retro cafe racer. Thanks to Cooperb Motorcycles in Northamptonshire we compare this retro racer to its sister bike the interceptor. Our test bike was fitted with a host of accessories including bar risers, for added comfort, fork gaters, mud flap extension, exhausts, single seat and more. For more motorcycle reviews dont forget to subscribe to the channel.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 345

  • @NeverHADaNes
    @NeverHADaNes 4 роки тому +229

    Totally agree with you. I bought this bike and it provides the raw and unfiltered feeling that riding a bike is supposed to have. I'm 38. I've been riding bikes for 12 years now, in all weather and commuting as well a big trips. Had everything from an R1 to Adventure bikes, Harleys to touring bikes. This is the exact bike I've been looking for all this time. An engine, wheels and handlebars and no bullshit. The power is more than enough for UK roads and traffic and it just wants to be ridden. I love it. If your unsure just go test ride one for free.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +9

      Adam Burke couldn’t have said it better 😬

    • @user-hx3vc3tl2q
      @user-hx3vc3tl2q 4 роки тому +2

      Perfect

    • @sanaystudios4829
      @sanaystudios4829 4 роки тому +4

      Adam Burke absolutely agree. Bought the GT earlier this year in Bangkok for my place in Thailand. Love it - every moment. Hard to describe how smooth the power delivery is combined with exhaust note. Plenty of torque and manageable top speed. 9.5/10

    • @SashaHonda14
      @SashaHonda14 4 роки тому +1

      Hi. How much time did you wait for Interceptor to come? :)

    • @NeverHADaNes
      @NeverHADaNes 4 роки тому +1

      Sasha 14 mine was already in stock so a few days

  • @davidjones535
    @davidjones535 4 роки тому +151

    these bikes are what riding was all about when I first started riding 35 years ago and this guy gets it , nice review bro.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      David Jones thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe 😬

  • @chrisgentle3195
    @chrisgentle3195 4 роки тому +50

    I've done over 9,000 klms on my GT Continental in Australia on some of the best riding roads anywhere! I think it's a great bike, good for everyday if you wish and fine for longer trips. I'm 6"2 and weigh 95kgs and have no problems with size or lack of power!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Chris Gentle thanks for watching Chris great to hear your experiences don’t forget to subscribe 😬

    • @prashantchutke3711
      @prashantchutke3711 4 роки тому

      Hey Chris . Thank you . That’s reassuring that your stature feels comfortable on this bike .
      When I grew up in Mumbai , my friend had a RE 350 Bullet . And I used to think that was a “big” bike . Do I had a 125cc Yamaha Rx100 at that time . 1983
      Fast forward... I am now in New York for last 26 years . I had. Yamaha R1 which I sold and few years ago got a Victory Vegas 8 ball , 1635cc . Over the years I started liking bigger and bigger bikes and started thinking that big bad-ass bikes are cool . Especially when I go to Daytona bike week and other bike events . But with the resurgence of this Royal Enfield bikes , though I had this desire , I had always thought it may be “ too small “ for me . It’s funny ... I am 6’ and only 156 Lb . Haha .
      Thanks for reassuring, I will go and test ride the new RE cafe racer in Ice-queen , and probably buy it this summer😊

    • @angithanilkumar
      @angithanilkumar 3 роки тому

      Hey I'm 6'3. Would i look like a circus bear on a bicycle riding the gt650 because I'm really in love with it..

    • @chrisgentle3195
      @chrisgentle3195 3 роки тому +1

      @@angithanilkumar I don't think so, In my opinion the GT looks and feels better for bigger riders! It's not exactly a small bike.

  • @drewnader1726
    @drewnader1726 3 роки тому +15

    I'm super late, but this video sold me. Going in tomorrow and picking one up. I legitimately feel like a kid on Christmas Eve

  • @stevelawson-blight539
    @stevelawson-blight539 4 роки тому +12

    I'm in love with my Conti GT650. Had no intention of getting another bike ( just turned 60) but knew about the RE reboot and liked the singles, always been a fan of 500 singles. Dropped in to have a casual look to kill some time, and a black and gold GT with single seat was on display. Love at first sight, exactly how I've aways tried to customise my bikes. That was friday, bought it on monday, unridden. I'd read all the reviews of better riders than I, no need to test. Fiddled with bar positions, whacked on a set of cheap emgo mufflers( re-baffled) bar ends, and it is simply the most satisfying and easy riding bike I've ridden. Underpowered? My last bike was an 84 air cooled ducati bevel desmo sport 900 and I believe this little sweetheart would win thru the winding hilly bits . Lovely machine😋

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +2

      Steve lawson-blight that’s a great story! We certainly loved it, hope you have many amazing rides on it. Don’t forget to subscribe for more RE videos coming this year

  • @paulhopper5459
    @paulhopper5459 3 роки тому +21

    Thanks for a great review. As a 57 year old returning rider after 30 years, I am so glad I recently gave in to my heart and got one. I got the black magic scheme - reminds me of the JPS F1 paint scheme of the early '70s. I love your comment out it being 'gentlemanly'. While I like the idea of being an outlaw biker, reality is a wee bit different ;)

  • @gomspeter1936
    @gomspeter1936 4 роки тому +63

    whenever i sit on RE bikes it feels manly but in other bikes like baby's plastic toy.. 😁

    • @raymondo162
      @raymondo162 3 роки тому +1

      drop round my house mafren.................. i'll take you for a manly spin on my 85horse 955i Tiger

    • @sidmallya7421
      @sidmallya7421 3 роки тому

      @@raymondo162 boomer crap

  • @TheCryptonomatron
    @TheCryptonomatron 4 роки тому +43

    Had my Interceptor for 4 months now and no issues with quality.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      The Cryptonomatron thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe 😬

    • @SashaHonda14
      @SashaHonda14 4 роки тому

      Hi. How much time did you wait for Interceptor to come? :) (where do you live? )

  • @BrookeButlerNZ
    @BrookeButlerNZ 4 роки тому +9

    im based down in New Zealand and they will be magical on our roads - cannot wait to get onto one down here!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Brooke Butler thanks for watching it’s a great bike don’t forget to subscribe 😉

  • @PrateekJain-pi9jc
    @PrateekJain-pi9jc 4 роки тому +15

    Beautiful review. "reminds me why I started riding in the first place"
    That's really true.

  • @TheWuseln
    @TheWuseln 4 роки тому +22

    Very cool review, thank you! The Continental 650GT may be the bike I have been looking for for some years. I rode a K12S, V-Strom 1000, Z1000SE but none of these gave my real pleasure, pure fun while riding it.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Rudolf, thanks for watching. Its a fantastic little bike but we recommend trying the range, which is quite extensive. Let us know how you get on :)

    • @pavanmaurya3814
      @pavanmaurya3814 4 роки тому

      @@letsreviewit8925 But trying the range needs enough budget too.

  • @ianwelch484
    @ianwelch484 4 роки тому +2

    You have taken the words out of my mouth. I have been riding for 40 years. And have a new GT 650 Royal Enfield. If anybody ride this fantastic bike. I’m sure you you will love it. And buy it. It’s just brilliant.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Ian, totally agree! Dont forget to subscribe :)

  • @MacnaMack
    @MacnaMack 4 роки тому +2

    Got mine just this 2nd of July, 2020 - Covid-19 Pandemic period. It’s such a great bike. No frills. Just pure motorcycle. I used to ride back in late college years up to my pre-married life on a BMW R50 S. During this pandemic, I had a bit of time to contemplate on going back to riding and I’m glad I did. This bike has brought back the kind of excitement that I was missing. Thanks for the great review. Greetings from the Philippines.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Magnus glad you’re enjoying the bike

  • @jonathanprior6025
    @jonathanprior6025 4 роки тому +3

    Yep, totally agree too. I bought mine in July, a returnee to biking after a far too long absence and I love it. Have done from the first time I rode it. I recently also bought a Yamaha 900 GT Tracer and everyone has said “so you’ll not be riding the Conti anymore, then?” Absolutely not! They are two totally different bikes and for me it has just reinforced what a beautiful, back to basics, fun riding experience the Conti gives. So pleased I have one and will not be parting with it anytime soon. Great vid!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Jonathan Prior my thoughts exactly some times simple is best it’s certainly opened my eyes - thanks for watching

  • @1980ify
    @1980ify 4 роки тому +23

    The Review Too was Pure and Deep from the Heart

  • @PrateekJain-pi9jc
    @PrateekJain-pi9jc 4 роки тому +54

    Roses are red,
    Violets are blue,
    I came for the chick,
    And so did you ;)

    • @whyowhy4571
      @whyowhy4571 4 роки тому +1

      Simp

    • @zephyrszeutrino8884
      @zephyrszeutrino8884 4 роки тому +6

      No we came for the bike. Some things are better than "chicks".

    • @raymondo162
      @raymondo162 3 роки тому

      clickbaited ffs. i wouldn't mind if he weren't spewing out the same ole same ole cobbled history press release. this bike has more to do with a honda cb500 than an old-skool royal oilfield

  • @burtvhulberthyhbn7583
    @burtvhulberthyhbn7583 4 роки тому +25

    Best speed so far was 95 mph indicated today.
    I know it'll do the ton.
    That and being simply gorgeous does it.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Burt Hulbert do you have an after market exhaust? It makes a difference

    • @notstevelam
      @notstevelam 3 роки тому

      it should definitely do the ton. my 400cc bike can do 100mph.

    • @burtvhulberthyhbn7583
      @burtvhulberthyhbn7583 3 роки тому

      @@notstevelam 42 hp at the wheel barely does it.

    • @burtvhulberthyhbn7583
      @burtvhulberthyhbn7583 3 роки тому

      @@letsreviewit8925 no just stock. I seldom go over an actual 60 mph in the mountains where I live.

  • @theguitarhero898
    @theguitarhero898 4 роки тому +12

    Great video. My Honda Shadow 750 has a speedometer.. and that's it lmao! Never even thought to change the suspension, don't need any crazy tech, etc. Am very interested in the new Royal Enfield's. Am in college, and fortunate enough to have my bike, but will be keeping an eye on them for the next 2 years when I have a more stable job.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +2

      theguitarhero898 thanks for watching sometimes the most simple machines are the most fun. I think most people look back at their earliest bikes with the fondest memories. Don’t forget to subscribe 😬

  • @pavanmaurya3814
    @pavanmaurya3814 4 роки тому +2

    This bike can make anybody looking COOL even me. And it's not shouting look at me.... Look at me.👍Very refreshing & relaxed review. Thank You & love from me and India.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe 😬

  • @PranjitSaikiaGaming
    @PranjitSaikiaGaming 4 роки тому +43

    Greetings from India

  • @hadujorganic3359
    @hadujorganic3359 4 роки тому +7

    Well-said. I ride the Interceptor 650 but I think most if not all of your review applies to the Interceptor as well. How can one not appreciate the stripped-down, elemental, classic gestalt of these bikes. And yes, it's for Sunday morning. Saturday too.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Haduj Organic you’re right it does, we’ve not tested the interceptor yet but hope to soon, but thanks for watching!

    • @koongfu00
      @koongfu00 4 роки тому

      I use the Interceptor as everyday bike

    • @bpgrmds
      @bpgrmds 4 роки тому

      just did a 1400 km tour in it and loved it!

  • @StigRossi
    @StigRossi 2 роки тому +1

    to each their own but as an Indian I love that RE is Indian and has been for 50 years. The sound of a Bullet is the sound of my childhood. Have test ridden a Conti GT before and am hoping to get one here in the UK soon

  • @curtismager9281
    @curtismager9281 10 місяців тому

    Fabulous bike. Zero regrets. Thank you RE!

  • @aswinvasanthk
    @aswinvasanthk 4 роки тому +8

    Your review was beautiful.. Loved it.. ❤️🙌🏽

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for your support. Don't forget to subscribe :)

  • @caravaggiosaccomplice5103
    @caravaggiosaccomplice5103 3 роки тому +9

    I ride my interceptor on washed out dirt roads on the Snowy River in Australia. It just glides over everything. They should make a Scrambler version! The GS never gets a look in these days. Most fun bike ever. 🇬🇧👍

  • @leonpatreschi9248
    @leonpatreschi9248 3 роки тому +28

    Agree with the other posters here. More honesty please, less clickbait. And more accuracy; Indian bike and brand. Some English design input.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  3 роки тому +8

      Leon Patreschi I say it’s not a brutish brand I also say that there’s design input from the U.K. and it’s not click bait the shots were for the website which you can go and view if all you’re interested in is my wife’s ass.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  3 роки тому +5

      Leon Patreschi it’s not click bait of all your interested in is my wife’s ass then go and look at the website. If you’re interested in the bike then watch the whole video and you’ll see that I say it’s not a brutish brand and that the design input comes from the U.K. 🙄

    • @penelopejacobs1038
      @penelopejacobs1038 3 роки тому +10

      @@letsreviewit8925 Well I've watched the whole video and you definitely try to give the impression that Royal Enfield has been in Redditch continuously making bikes, and that's nowhere near correct. Also, the woman whose 'ass' appears to be getting attention from some comments here - first you say she's the photographer, and now she's your wife? Well, I hope she knows. Looks a bit exploitative to me. Anyway, looks like you've done your job for the advertisers. Easy job by the look of things. These bikes are universally popular. Let's hope 'Royal' Enfield can keep it that way.

    • @susanmaggiora4800
      @susanmaggiora4800 3 роки тому +6

      Penelope Jacobs Lol, at 2:43 he clearly states it’s not a British brand anymore, but that there’s a design team in Redditch. He even goes on to say that the reason they can get the bikes so cheaply in the UK is due to the fact that they’re made in India. Sounds to me like you were too busy trying to see some bobs & vegana to even listen. Or just too busy attempting to find a reason to be offended by a completely inoffensive motorcycle review video🤦‍♂️

    • @seanrobinson891
      @seanrobinson891 3 роки тому +2

      @@penelopejacobs1038 good lord.... Have you burnt that bra yet?

  • @akkivinter5122
    @akkivinter5122 3 роки тому +6

    Enfield is love 💕

  • @wjdldunton
    @wjdldunton 4 роки тому +3

    Brilliant video. Well done Ben and Sophie. Makes me want to go out for a ride.

  • @naveenchaudhary4072
    @naveenchaudhary4072 3 роки тому +1

    *basically its a ideal motorcycle - a true motorcycle*

  • @aravindkumar2890
    @aravindkumar2890 4 роки тому +4

    It is good decent review and its well shot. good team work i believe do more ✌️

  • @gary1477
    @gary1477 4 місяці тому

    I have bought a Royal Enfield Continental in Rocker Red. I think it looks beautiful.

  • @TheDaaazer
    @TheDaaazer 4 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed watching your review. Here in the States, Royal Enfield is not a well known brand, except within mc enthusiast circles. We are seeing some dealerships open up, and based on your review, I am looking forward to taking one out for a test ride. Thanks for the great review.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      amir ansar thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe 😬

  • @codpieceofjustice4595
    @codpieceofjustice4595 3 роки тому

    I don't have a bike licence, nor have I ridden one, but I'd love too. I'd give this review 2 thumbs up if I could.

  • @Onehandlebartwowheels
    @Onehandlebartwowheels 4 роки тому +41

    Great video, Where's the chick? haha Just kidding. Amazing content

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +5

      saurabh singh check out the website 😉

    • @Dave-sw2dm
      @Dave-sw2dm 4 роки тому +3

      When people use clickbait I don't subscribe or like the video.

    • @aydict
      @aydict 4 роки тому +5

      @@Dave-sw2dm ok boomer

    • @Dave-sw2dm
      @Dave-sw2dm 4 роки тому +5

      Aayush Dua , what?

    • @OlllOHD
      @OlllOHD 4 роки тому +2

      No you are not kidding

  • @ARP1714
    @ARP1714 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful Union of Classic British Design and Heritage and huge scale Indian precision Automobile manufacturing. This bike is poised to conquer the globe. And so is this wonderful review

  • @saiyedkamran7843
    @saiyedkamran7843 4 роки тому +8

    I think u deserve more viewers and subscribers

  • @Brianmoto49
    @Brianmoto49 3 роки тому +3

    Got one and love it!!!

  • @johnstanley7442
    @johnstanley7442 Рік тому

    As far as "the place of manufacture," my supposedly "Japanese" Kawasaki was (very) well-built in Thailand.
    Here in the States, we still see Lee Enfield carbines, obviously of British design, but well-built in INDIA. They've even been imported to the States from India to be heavily-reconditioned and updated, with weather-resistant finishes, new barrels & stocks, and sold as VERY-robust, utilitarian long arms. I literally grew-UP using British Lee Enfield rifle AND Jungle Carbine variants, and I would not hesitate to use one of the Indian-produced versions. Their actions are lightning-fast, and virtually indestructible. Meanwhile, the TURKS have been building excellent German, Czech, American, Italian, and Belgian designs in THEIR plants, and they are excellent, as well.
    So-long as the manufacturing is proper, then there's a carry-through of the original DESIGN brilliance. This bike, with its BRITISH-designed engine, and its British Harris-designed frame, carefully-built, and beautifully-painted, along with the Interceptor, are FINALLY living-up to what they could be, ESPECIALLY at such a modest price. No, it's not some MV Agusta Superbike, but let's be honest: how many people ACTUALLY "need" to be exceeding the Speed of Sound, when not on a closed racing circuit? I'm just glad to see bikes like this "back," albeit with SOME modernized bits, like electric starting and fuel injection.

  • @bpgrmds
    @bpgrmds 4 роки тому +1

    Every review if this bike reinforces my belief that I did the right thing buying it(interceptor).
    Simple, not intimidating and no nonsense machine. It does just what it is expected to do.
    Initially I was skeptical about it as I had quality and reliability issues with my other RE bike.
    hope the bike will deliver in the long term as it had done till date.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      bpgrmds thanks for watching and your comment don’t forget to subscribe

  • @chinmoyt2793
    @chinmoyt2793 4 роки тому +2

    A huge thumbs up man! 👍

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching, don't forget to subscribe :)

  • @JDoubleOP
    @JDoubleOP 2 роки тому +1

    Perfect explaination. We don't need more. RE Conti and INT , less is more.

  • @georgebamforth7372
    @georgebamforth7372 Рік тому

    An absolutely beautiful bike.

  • @robertpewsey8931
    @robertpewsey8931 3 роки тому +1

    For me it was a choice between the Enfield or last of the air cooled Thruxtons. I went for the Thruxton but for all the same reasons you love the Enfield, no unnecessary gadgets or gimmicks, and plenty of customising potential. I'm 58 and this will be my last bike.

  • @TATA_NEXON_TURBOCHARGED_ENGINE
    @TATA_NEXON_TURBOCHARGED_ENGINE 2 роки тому +1

    My dream machine Royal Enfield Continental GT-650cc Cafe Racer 💗💖❤

  • @dineshgopichand
    @dineshgopichand 4 роки тому +3

    Loved the review mate, about to get one soon, Cheerios.

  • @nomadbanda9562
    @nomadbanda9562 4 роки тому +9

    I feel cheated, where's that hot chick man? Btw lovely review of this iconic bike😍

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      She’s behind the camera 🎥 and on our website www.letsreviewit.co.uk thanks for watching

  • @andrewhannam.
    @andrewhannam. 4 роки тому +4

    Stellar bike! This the Kawasaki w800 and the Moto Guzzi V7 are perfect!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      We've not ridden the bikes you mention Andrew but we'll definitely take a look - thanks for watching, dont forget to subscribe.

  • @DanTheMailman330
    @DanTheMailman330 4 роки тому +1

    I lost my pop last summer. He had a BSA lightning he bought new and rode into the 1980s. I wish I'd had the chance to buy him a new Interceptor before he passed. He would have loved it.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Daniel Lindy get yourself one and experience it for yourself?

    • @DanTheMailman330
      @DanTheMailman330 4 роки тому

      @@letsreviewit8925 I think so. Thanks for the great review.

  • @rohithkr7737
    @rohithkr7737 4 роки тому +2

    @Lets Review It - A soulful review!!!! Fantastic job!!!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Rohith k r thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe 😬

    • @rohithkr7737
      @rohithkr7737 4 роки тому +1

      @@letsreviewit8925 That's the😄 first thing I did!

    • @pavanmaurya3814
      @pavanmaurya3814 4 роки тому

      Absolutely!

  • @timjohnson9231
    @timjohnson9231 2 роки тому

    Great review, great looking bike, great filming, hey, even the breakfast looked great, greetings from Oz 🇦🇺😎

  • @j0shll0yd
    @j0shll0yd 4 роки тому +5

    Actually they are owned by an Indian auto manufacturer and manufactured in India. Designed in England, supposedly by ex-Triumph employees. We just purchased one. The controls feel cheap- turn signals etc, but so far the bike is performing well. Beautiful to look at and good price point.

  • @vikhnesh313
    @vikhnesh313 4 роки тому +3

    great video bro
    keep doing whAT YOU ARE GOOD AT

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching - dont forget to subscribe! :)

  • @Blessheed
    @Blessheed 4 роки тому +1

    Not sure if it was the bike colour or the narative but the bike sure looks much more desirable seeing you riding it with the narative in the back. Couldn't afford one right now but hell yea I'm getting one soon!!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      coffee mug thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe 😬

    • @Blessheed
      @Blessheed 4 роки тому +2

      @@letsreviewit8925 already, great ride ahead mate!!

  • @Strideo1
    @Strideo1 4 роки тому +14

    Remove that big floppy rubber mud guard from the front fender!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +2

      Strideo1 haha it was a Dealer fit item to stop salt spraying on metalwork

  • @petewelsh9978
    @petewelsh9978 2 роки тому

    Excellently put together video and great review. Many thanks, these are great bikes! Just a correction RE UK is in Lutterworth not Redditch

  • @rockie10esongmail80
    @rockie10esongmail80 2 роки тому

    Excellent review! Loved it

  • @Brocode223
    @Brocode223 3 роки тому

    Very few companies can maintain their Heritage and RE has maintained it beautifully and balanced it in this mordern era of motorcycling...
    Ride any RE model,
    This company makes true motorcycle ♥️RE

  • @siddhantasinghsomvansheey
    @siddhantasinghsomvansheey 3 роки тому

    There was a time in India this bike used to survive on police and army orders.
    Their new turnaround started in mid 2000s. In 10-15 years this bike is on world map.

  • @sophiegrayson8951
    @sophiegrayson8951 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful bike 😍

  • @mithunkartha
    @mithunkartha 4 роки тому +3

    Crisp review. Tnx!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much for your comment - thanks for watching :)

  • @stevebrown2646
    @stevebrown2646 4 роки тому +1

    Superb review, gonna try one!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Steve it’s a great little machine! Enjoy!

  • @jimnyan7718
    @jimnyan7718 3 роки тому +1

    Best review ever

  • @michaelmaxwell568
    @michaelmaxwell568 4 роки тому +1

    What’s flapping around near the right-hand foot peg at 2:16? Liked the drone shot....you should do more of that. Nice vid.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Michael Maxwell thanks for watching it was an aftermarket mud flap as the bike was a demonstrator they didn’t want salt getting on the chrome. Don’t forget to subscribe 😬

  • @scottygdaman
    @scottygdaman 4 роки тому +2

    did i miss ,,whats the diff between the continental gt and other R.E. 650? does it come with better ??
    I would like to see a black one flat bars trumpet pipes nick blinkers for something less obtrusive,, tidy up the look.

    • @ijs_diy
      @ijs_diy 4 роки тому +2

      The other re 650 or the Interceptor has less sportier stance and riding position than continental gt650. Gt is more leaned into and more connected feeling. Where int660 is more upright (sportishly upright) and is made for longer rides without putting strain on shoulders and wrist. Gt650 has a better front end feel at high speed where the Interceptor can feel bit light at front on higher speeds. Interceptor is more easy to live with in heavy traffic conditions. Rear suspension settings on gt and int are also bit different , int 650 runs on softer settings out if the factory where as gt runs on more stiffer settings.
      Rest all is same.

    • @scottygdaman
      @scottygdaman 4 роки тому +2

      @@ijs_diy thanks.. be great to see one shiny jet black drop bars minimal chrome some kind of trumpet carb loud pipes.. lol i wonder at.47?.h.p. how much.one could "reliably" get.
      Have you seen any set up like an old school thumper ?
      I remember some old B.S.A.
      Tricked that were much.faster than stock some even shaking the doors of cars next to them.
      They were awesome.

    • @ijs_diy
      @ijs_diy 4 роки тому +2

      @@scottygdaman not seen anything like you have described. But yes people are using free flow exhaust, performance filters and piggy back ecu like power commander. But not much performance gain on the Dyno

    • @scottygdaman
      @scottygdaman 4 роки тому +2

      @@ijs_diy one of my favorite bikes .. I've had a few was the old yamaha 650 twin special.
      Fun reliable good looking. So soft spot for this kind of bike.
      The B.S.A guys would bore stroke the motors cut gears quite a bit more than filters .. big old kuni carbs sticking out.
      Ride safe

  • @sayantanmukherjee100
    @sayantanmukherjee100 3 роки тому +2

    Can you share the link to buy the bar raiser also an installation video would be great 👍

  • @daveinwla6360
    @daveinwla6360 4 роки тому +1

    I'm curious about a few of your mods:
    1) Why did you move down the top triple clamp to below the clip-on clamps?
    2) Is the flap behind the front wheel a mudflap or a nail deflector?
    3) Does the added center stand interfere with the pegs or does it need any alteration of the bike to fit?
    4) Are the foot pegs with the pavement feelers stock parts? Have they felt the pavement without *you* feeling the pavement? :-)

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Hi Dave, thanks for watching, the bar riser kit extends the top of the fork so it looks like the forks have been pushed up (but they haven't). Its an extended mud flap, the dealer fitted to prevent salt from getting all over the bike in winter. The centre stand doesn't require any modification to fit. I believe the foot peg are standard and I did manage to get enough lean angle to touch them down a few times but I didn't want to lean much further. I hope this helps. You can speak to the guys at Cooperb Motorcycles who are really knowledgeable about Royal Enfield bikes.

  • @vaibhavbindra4862
    @vaibhavbindra4862 3 роки тому +3

    Royal Enfield is pride of India🇮🇳

  • @Lee-70ish
    @Lee-70ish 4 роки тому +1

    Only thing imho these need (as an old Matchless rider) is a set of Dunstall Decibel silencers .
    I've checked and repros are available for £66 each .
    Almost as good as reverse cone megas.
    Just hold on the the originals for the MOT lol

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      The bike doesnt sound too bad for standard but agree - i'd look at some V&H maybe

  • @Paradox11-11
    @Paradox11-11 2 роки тому

    I love my continental Gt ( Mr clean )

  • @philhesmo7221
    @philhesmo7221 4 роки тому +3

    Great video and spot on review. Would be interested to hear more of your thoughts of the Interceptor too.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the support Phil, we're hoping to get a chance to ride the Interceptor soon, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it :)

  • @SouravAcharya9444
    @SouravAcharya9444 4 роки тому +2

    if u ask me i more like the Interceptor as i m a proud owner of an Interceptor great bike & yup RE is an Indian brand

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Sourav Acharya thanks for watching

    • @xfactor5326
      @xfactor5326 4 роки тому +2

      gt is much more fun to ride more feelings due to the riding position

    • @SouravAcharya9444
      @SouravAcharya9444 4 роки тому

      @@xfactor5326 its painful to me wrist & spine not for traffic

  • @satyanayak8949
    @satyanayak8949 4 роки тому

    royal enfield has new r&d centre in leicestershire, RE also acquired a design company based in England...The ownership may have changed but the brand has stayed true to its heritage.

  • @TGK304
    @TGK304 3 роки тому

    I own Royal Enfield here in india I am waiting for cruiser version of 650 cc Royal Enfield. it's under trials on Indian roads .

  • @krpradi
    @krpradi 4 роки тому +1

    Subscribed..great content

  • @toy014
    @toy014 4 роки тому +1

    It’s the price which makes all the difference. In fact it’s the cheapest 650 twin cylinder bike and also the cheapest to maintain! The other day in another comment I literally converted the cost from Indian Rupees to Pound and it came to around £38 for my first and second service! Now, it can’t get any cheaper than that for 10,000 kms!

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      And it’s a great bike to ride 😆

    • @toy014
      @toy014 4 роки тому +1

      Lets Review It Been riding Royal Enfield since the last decade and a half and had Classic 500, Standard 500 and the Thunderbird (in fact we are a family of biking enthusiasts) and all of them were robust and cheap to maintain! But this 650 twins has taken the game to another level. True we lost the thump of the old single cylinder overhead cams, but got the grunts and burbles of the dual cylinder. And then again, I did around 350000 kilometres in my lifetime, been to 40 feet below sea level to 18,000 feet, with the heaviest rainfall in the world, cold temperatures, highest motorable way, Highways to rocky trails, THE ROYAL ENFIELD HAS NEVER LET ME DOWN! We have the largest brotherhood of RE owners here in India 🇮🇳 just for that reason... 😊

  • @Accurize2
    @Accurize2 4 роки тому +7

    Full English? Where’s your beans and tomatoes! Looks like a Half English.

  • @caroldave4037
    @caroldave4037 4 роки тому +7

    Recently I did a car journey here in cumbria not in heavy traffic my average speed over 190 miles was 39.07 so why the do need all the tec and power and silly cost on bikes😕😕.... then along came himalayan (which ive purchased) and interceptor /continenal problem solved. ..mebz cheered from dave

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      carol & dave thanks for watching and your feedback we are hoping to test the Himalayan soon! Don’t forget to subscribe

  • @KevinofWessex
    @KevinofWessex 4 роки тому +2

    Motorcyclists Lives Matter

  • @FostersPets
    @FostersPets 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful editing

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe

    • @FostersPets
      @FostersPets 4 роки тому

      Lets Review It already did my good sir.

  • @amberf2306
    @amberf2306 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, really classy. Loving the vintage look to go with the bike as well. Out of interest how would a more tradition, retro feeling bike like this measure up to something more modern. There are electric bikes out there now, how would this compare? I've not really heard a lot about the performance of electric bikes but with the way more and more vehicles are heading that way I would be interested in seeing a review for one.

  • @Teh509
    @Teh509 3 місяці тому

    It does have a fork mod with the clip ons moved above the stancions. Talk to us about that.

  • @themountainman491
    @themountainman491 3 роки тому +1

    I clicked for the girl but stayed for the Bike.

  • @ravilalithkumar4574
    @ravilalithkumar4574 3 роки тому +2

    Hi, am tamil speeking Indian from Chennai. One of the best reviews ever congrats and thanks. I need someone clarity on the handlebar raises. I mean the exact name of the spare. Would be helpful if you gide me please 🙏.. this is the exact thing i was looking for...

  • @nebacanzer
    @nebacanzer 3 роки тому

    Nice you raised the bars

  • @tonyharding6488
    @tonyharding6488 4 роки тому +7

    I've had this bike for 6 months or so and loving every minute.
    Can I ask if you can provide some detail of the bar raiser arrangement? I haven't seen it here in Australia.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Tony Harding it’s a great bike we really love it. The risers have been custom made by the company that loaned us the bike. If you send us your email address via the website we can get them to contact you? Www.letsreviewit.co.uk they make such a difference on your wrists highly recommended

    • @tonyharding6488
      @tonyharding6488 4 роки тому

      @@letsreviewit8925 Many thanks👍

    • @waiwong7996
      @waiwong7996 4 роки тому +1

      If only they made it more economical in Australia

  • @gurvindersingh3968
    @gurvindersingh3968 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice review...

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Gurvinder Singh thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe

  • @alwinbenjamin
    @alwinbenjamin 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @kesavav.d.p.n1069
    @kesavav.d.p.n1069 4 роки тому +1

    Nice review... Like the point is 200 hp necessary

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Prakash Chow thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe

  • @Tommy.McLean
    @Tommy.McLean 2 роки тому +2

    Man where's the chick from the thumbnail?

  • @johnstanley7442
    @johnstanley7442 Рік тому

    Does anyone have helpful links for the bar-risers, the crash bars, or any other bits you think would be beneficial on this GT? Obviously, the gaters and the single seat would be available from Royal Enfield.

  • @axkirby
    @axkirby 4 роки тому +1

    Seriously about to buy for my first street bike as a graduation gift to myself from my MBA program. Thoughts?

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Alex - its a great bike and very easy to ride. I think you'd be really pleased with it!

    • @axkirby
      @axkirby 4 роки тому

      @@letsreviewit8925 thank you!

  • @prashantgusain8157
    @prashantgusain8157 4 роки тому +1

    Great review

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      prashant gusain thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe

  • @SmphnyOfBullets
    @SmphnyOfBullets 4 роки тому +4

    This makes me jealous, I have the 535 Gt and the build quality is well, eh.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +2

      SmphnyOfBullets thanks for watching, time for an upgrade? 😀

    • @SmphnyOfBullets
      @SmphnyOfBullets 4 роки тому +1

      @@letsreviewit8925 If the budget allows!

    •  4 роки тому +1

      This is true. If you, viewer, are looking at this comment: The only bike worthy from RE it's this one and its twin, and it's not even about the bike, it's the engine (that's why so many people want that engine in an Himalayan). Everything else from RE is pure crap, they focused more on advertising them as "vintage" instead of fixing their damn quality control.
      TL;DR. Continental GT and Interceptor GT 650 are the only worthy bikes from RE

  • @barbarossa1234
    @barbarossa1234 4 дні тому

    I want one.

  • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
    @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 3 роки тому

    Hi, I like the front fender modification.

  • @martinr661
    @martinr661 4 роки тому +1

    Good review.

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому

      Martin R thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe 😬

  • @sameerdarga
    @sameerdarga 4 роки тому +4

    At 2:17 is that a mud flap in the front?

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +2

      Sameer Darga yes it has an extension to prevent salt spray hitting metal work

  • @oracle4127
    @oracle4127 4 роки тому +1

    Which bikes are it's competitors there?

    • @letsreviewit8925
      @letsreviewit8925  4 роки тому +1

      In our opinion Kawasaki's W800 and the Triumph Bonneville are the closest comparison's however being A2 legal it also competes with some unlikely bikes such as the Z650. The RE is by far the best value. Thanks for watching :) don't forget to hit subscribe

  • @hiroshcheral4276
    @hiroshcheral4276 3 роки тому

    Royal always royal.

  • @Smeeheeee
    @Smeeheeee 2 роки тому

    I wanted one but can’t wear an open face helmet. There’s a road by me that every time I ride down I get hit in the face by 37,000 midges...