I love what riyal Enfield are doing and their bikes seem to be more and more refined, i bojght an interceptor last year and have slowly turned into a street scrambler and absolutely love it, puta a smile in my face everytime i see it and ride it.
I pre-ordered a Classic 650 as soon as it was confirmed it would be launched in Sweden during the winter/spring. Bought a 350 back in 2022 and fell absolutely in love with the make and the whole "aura" around it. The teal one absolutely rocks. It just SCREAMS 50's bobber to me. However, as I have plans to build it into a Signals styled ride, I went for the Valant red since it already has the black frame . What speaks to me from the Enfield bikes is that they're bikes. Nothing less. Nothing more. Many makes get the look right and have better performance and all that. But they feel more like imitations somehow. Built to look old school. Royal Enfield simply IS old school.
Wow, you are committed! I would love to see a version with lots of black parts like the Signals and Dark Classics. Maybe you can get a spare set of metal parts to experiment on and can swap over when you're ready?
@@GlynOC The winter can be 6 months long up here, so plenty of time to disassemble, paint and reassemble. 😂 I'm not going all out, so some parts might still be shiny,like the wheel rims and handlebar. The exhaust I'm thinking of either replacing with a set from the Shotgun, or simply just wrapping them. The sides of the engine are easy to get off and should fit in my baking oven for powder coating. Future will tell. I'll be riding it as is through the summer and then see what else needs modifying to fit my kind of riding. 👍
I love the sound of that, I hope you can send some pictures of your progress or a video. I'd love a powder coating setup! With the bikes being so modular, there may be Super Meteor or Shotgun parts you can pick up on ebay or from India etc to play with too 👍
I agree that Royal Enfield is the real deal. I was converted by a Scram 411 after years of riding big heavy cruisers. I feel that RE make bikes for riders and not as fashion accessories.
I love the Bear, that’s just a proper bike but the 650 classic I just can’t get… It reminds me of Elvis and Cadillacs. The 350 classic with its single and that noise is what is all about. I’m glad many Enfield fans are happy with it though.
There is a bit of that to it, they're not subtle bikes! Funnily enough Triumph has an Elvis model and display this year, maybe he's coming back, or didn't die? A blacked out one would be badass
Great video Glyn. I came home and went to my RE dealer the following day and pre ordered a 650 classic in teal. I’ve ridden loads of classics in my time, mostly triumphs, T120, T140. The new 650 I feel is as close aesthetically to a classic as you can get right now. I have a new K1600b that I use for touring with my wife so the Classic will be my “going out for a ride” bike. Thanks again for the great vid. By the way all the classics have chromed hubs. All the best.
Thanks very much for watching and coming to comment👍 The teal is a really striking bike and looks a slightly different colour from different angles. I don't know if you noticed but it has brown grips too, as well as the seat. Not sure if that's going to be on the production models when they arrive. Enjoy your bike🙏
The green 650 classic would look amazing with white wall tires. I would love to see those classics with the passenger seat. Thanks again Glyn. Hope to see them in real life in Holland
Thanks Berry, I never thought about those on the green, it would look very striking for sure. I've lost some sleep overnight how to keep those chrome hubs clean!
I think the Bear will be a big success, they'll have trouble getting them fast enough (As long as your legs are long enough for it - although will be fine with one legged technique!)
I'm seeing a generational trend with the Classic 650. Most negative comments, mainly regarding weight and lack of classic look, come from older folks, who grew up with the actual RE "classics". On the other hand, most positive views on this bike, come from young people (myself included), I'm from Mexico and all Spanish language reviews from this bike are flooded with positive comments from mostly young people, we all think it's a banger.
You're probably right there, I don't think there'll be much of a middle ground! You'll either like it or not. The Bear is great looking from every angle, top bike!
Quienes dicen que este estilo de motocicletas pesa mucho,simplemente es que no tienen ni idea sobre este estilo de motos.quizás a estos les gustaría una Harley Davidson de plástico?que pese solo 160 kg.?esto es no tener idea de lo que significa RE ni tampoco HD.☝️preciosas estas nuevas RE yo escogí la Shotgun y muy feliz con ella.👍
@@Kameni5556 exacto! Yo tenía en la mira la Classic 350 pero por potencia creo que voy a esperar a la 650. Igual estoy esperando que abran un distribuidor cerca, porque ese seria el unico defecto actual de RE en México, que no tienen suficientes distribuidores
@@alans.t.9691 ok , put it another way. Which do you prefer the looks of the 350 classic or the 650? I'm 60 and I think the 350 has got it pretty much bang on aesthetics wise. But the engine is too small. I'd say you need 40- 50 hp minimum, IMO.
Hi Glyn thanks for spending the time to make this video for people that couldn't get to the show. I don't know if you have seen the pics of the 350 Goan classic..love the black version...have a look if not seen.👍
Thanks Steven, that Goan is nuts! The colours are really out there and the white walls really suit it but I knew that because I put them on mine. That's a real character bike, as if wasn't already!!
O blimey what a great job you have done on making this video, I can't make the show but with your excellent production and opinions has sold me the new Classic 650, wouldn't get rid of my Classic 350 or Super Meteor 650 though, be interesting to see what other colour options will be available soon and what it looks like with a pillion seat. Great work and awesome to see a proper look at the bike. Thanks 😀👍
Thanks very much for coming to watch again. It is a long trip from Pembrokeshire! That would be quite a trio of bikes you'd have, I'm sure it'd be easier to decide when you see one in person, don't rely on me, I'd probably be happy with an RE if it were made of potato skins🤪
Looking around the show, they're in a league of their own at the moment. I'm not just saying that as a fan, a lot of the other manufacturers were very stale in their offerings🤪
I like "old" RE's.... but own a Modern T120 and a Guzzi V7.... Seems to me the UK market is overloaded at this time.. too many manufacturers vying for buyers... the buyer side is VERY weak! But, nice to see what's on offer! What! ... no new Classic 500cc Single!!!??? RE offer almost too many options today! Sadly, for me, no dealers within 1500 km! (N.W.Canada) Thanks for the show
Are we not getting the bear in yellow with the blue seat in the UK? And a nice 2 into 1 pea shooter on the classic would save about 20kg on the ridiculous weight 👍
Bear looks cool and makes sense. I really really wanted to love the classic and was planning to upgrade from a 350 signals but it just doesn't look right. The rear doesn't go with the rest imo. That and the weight plus no centre stand!? I'll be looking at an interceptor or a bonneville I think, a real shame
Afternoon Glyn lucky so n so getting in before the crowds, loving the Bear, didn’t realise that there is no main stand, for me that’s a bit of a blow I like a centre stand but also like the new 2 into 1 pipe 🥴 the new classic just looks like a dressed down super meteor to me and I prefer the honesty of the shotgun, but that may all change when I see it in the flesh, RE are absolutely kicking it aren’t they the Guerilla is pretty cool, my mate here in France just got his and loves it, thanks for your time showing me around 👍 …. Pete 🇫🇷
Hi Peter, hope all well down with you? The Bear looks great but yes, probably need a paddock stand and some muscles to sort it out for maintenance etc. I didn't check to see if it had frame bobbins? There's other ways though. The three of them all look quite unique and the seating position of the Classic is really good, like you're a king of sorts. I was really impressed by the Guerilla, one of the best seating positions I sat on at the show and good looking too. Have a good winter if you get one over there🤪
Morning Glyn sorry missed your reply till this morning, RE are just about the most exciting brand out there with the choice provided around basically 3/4 platforms as the starting point, in fact when they bring out something new I’m thinking wow, my latest want is the 440 6 speed scram in the green chassis 🤪 yes we are in the middle of winter here at the moment Baltic at 7c yesterday but the same as frejus san Raphael down south 😳 so shouldn’t complain really, did you manage to avoid flood n pestilence during the recent storm as I understand wales copped it quite bad 🫣 ….. Pete 🇫🇷
Thanks Glyn. Fantastic watch. Pist off I didn’t book earlier prior to price going up.😢 How you manage to bag early entry……good on ya.😊 Both the Bear and the Classic, are lovely and quality of finish, just improving with every new model. When you arrived into the Royal Enfield stand, I noticed Martin. He sold me Bumble and Rebelene. 😊 Just have to wait till the Scottish show in early March. Mmm, lovely video, thanks.😊
Great image quality. Oh boy RE really nailed it with the bear and the classic 650. Those chromed hubs on the classic is also a first one. You don't have that on the 350. I think both will be ideal for me with my length of 6.1 ft. my 350 feels a bit cramped. Hopefully they'll bring out a hunter bear 350.... but hey plenty to look forward to for now.
Yes, if you're a big lad then they're both a good choice. I sat on a 350 Classic after and it was like a little cramped toy, and I'm not even tall! It's a big persons bike for sure, though not so tall that a little leg like me should struggle
I almost purchased a Royal Enfield for getting around the Gold Coast. But the maintenance intervals and subsequent costs turned me off. Secondly I have noticed the metal oxidises quickly
I would hope your Gold Coast has better weather than the UK but perhaps I'm just imagining it from films and TV! I'm not sure what the service intervals are for these?
Excellent video as I have come to expect from you. We went on Sunday and it was a very worthwhile trip. I now am 99% sure what I would like next. Unfortunately, it's not an enfield, but I will be keeping the 3 I have already. The himalayan is what I want just with a bigger engine, and I think it needs to be a more modern engine and not use the interceptor engine. A 450cc 2's up with all my camping gear is just too much for most 450's to be honest. The girl friend fell head over heels in love with the red and white 650 meteor 😊 it was strange seeing 2 of my favour youtubers in the same video at the very start. Classic rides was there with you. Royal Enfield are going places thats for sure. Unfortunately I can't afford all of them😅
Thanks David, how long did it take you to get there? Did you find your ideal bike on the CFMoto stand by any chance? You could sell the rest and get your partner the C650 👹 Matt was a very nice chap, nice to meet him
@GlynOC no I wanted to like the CFMOTO 450, but I didn't like the seat position or feel,in the gentleman area. possibly because its the first adventure bike i would have owned and dare i say it the build quality in areas. A lot of people rave about it,It's a shame because I really wanted to like it. Perhaps if I hadn't looked a lot at others in that class and price range, I may have bought one. I actually preferred the himalayan to sit on.
Great looking machines. R/E has really stepped up their game! My only criticism of the newer machines is what's plaqued earlier models, the frames. Early Himalayans had issues. Now I'm noticing on these newer models. The Bear, in particular, has an odd space/opening where the passenger peg bracket mounts to the frame. The Classics rear shock upper mount bracket looks like an afterthought, also with an odd opening on the leading edge. Trivial, I know, but definitely places where moisture can collect & cause issues. Still love the new models.btw, thanks for the marvelous presentation. 👍
Thanks very much for coming to comment, great to hear from you. I know what you mean about the miscellaneous bracketry and whatnot, it has quite a few open spaces. I'm guessing that's to make production simpler and keep costs down, when there are fewer surfaces to fit together, less precision is needed with the stamped metal parts. At least the savings on a Triumph equivalent model are considerable!🤪
I'll be buying a black/chrome Classic 650 as soon as they land in Australia. I'm a bit miffed that there are no pics with the pillion seat on though. Strange that there are pillion foot pegs but no seat. Mine will have the rear seat on.
I'm glad you use 'miffed' too. There's a few photos floating about with the pillion seat on but not easy to find! It'll be very similar to the Shotgun I expect from what I saw👍
I've been thinking about that a lot over the last couple of days! I can only think that it'll have to be cleaned and dried often if it's been wet! You'd need a bike drier tool to get it all dry too. I use MucOff bike protector spray which is really good and totally stops all corrosion but it does leave a shiny film over everything. It is easy to use though and lasts a couple of weeks. All the colours need good care as they've got those chrome hubs and exhaust systems
@ Thanks I used XCP rust blocker on m Chinese scooter, it did work, tried to apply every other week, som claim to destroy existing rust to, i was told the ACF-50 leaves a white powder residue when it dried but found with the XCP it after a shin and wet it leaves white oil streaks. Also I have seen Oxford products brought out a rust proofed I love their products, the air dryer is a good shout in the cold wet winter in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 I mean I would rather a rust free chrome then a shiny one ☝️
I think even if you make some sort of effort to keep it free of salt and dirt that will go a long way to keeping it good looking. The Classic 350's actually seem to hold up really well and they've got similar chrome exhausts and alloy casings (which do go a bit flat and grey if ignored though). I think you'd need a squirrel to run round those hubs though, or really small hands and a cloth on a stick!
Is a squirrel a thing tube tube as Oxford released a rust protector with thin tube. I would also recommend a worx battery 🔋 hydro shot power sprayer to get those grimes off. 😅
Well done Glyn, enjoyed that visit to Motorcycle live, Bear a bit too tall for me but love the look of the 650 Classic, pity no center stand but that's not the end of the world. What I would like to see is a 350 version of the Bear, who knows what the future holds!
There's something strange about the Classic 650's appearance. From the high steering head the line drops sharply towards the rear, so that overall it reminds me of a Japanese chopper from the 80s. Did they forgo developing their own frame for cost reasons and use the Super Meteor? Anyway, I personally don't like it and for me this isn't a Classic despite the Classic attachments cloned from the 350. I think that's a real shame because I was looking forward to the 2-cylinder version, but now I'm going for the true Classic with 350cc and only 20 hp. Maybe I'll also get a Baer 650, which is very successful in my opinion.
I'm sure it was a practical issue to reuse the same frame as the SM and Shotgun which kind of determined how it ended up looking. It's certainly a bike with its own look that will either strike a nerve or not for you. It's very impressive to sit on though, proper king of the road stuff. The Bear is a chunky boy too
I have a Signals Classic 350, which I love. Have been looking at 650s to keep it company but not keen on the Classic 650 colour schemes and hope it has a more comfortable seat than a Shotgun I recently tried.
I'm not sure about the seat but the suspension is softer than the Shotgun at least and I had a good bounce on both. They are certainly colourful aren't they?
It's a big thing, I sat one of the 'little' Classics afterwards and it felt so small and a bit cramped, although I went out on my 350 today and it felt 'normal' size again so I just don't know! It's a kind of Indian/British Harley in a way
Great job Glyn and thanks for sharing the new models. They both look great, but the Bear is definitely my favourite. Reminds me of my old 2005 Bonneville Scrambler which I loved. I like forward to seeing what you do with the inevitable stolen recovery Classic 650 you buy in a couple of years 🤣
I think you'd love the Bear, it's got great proportions and the exhaust is tidy without taking over the whole thing. I am looking for a 650 now, that would make a big meaty bike!!
I heard they're taking it up to 750 for the new Interceptor, we'll find out soon I think. Perhaps a twin based on the water cooled 450 platform might come one day eh
The classic is going to definitely be a conversation starter, especially in the Chrome. The only thing at this point is to ponder about how many hours of investment to keep it clean.
@GlynOC RE should sell a polish cloth with the chrome one for sure, just to prepare for what's to come. 😅 It looks beautiful but wow would it need dedication to keep it that way.
@@GlynOCFrom what I observed in articles on the internet and in the content of your video, there is no color combination that offers an embossed logo for the Classic 650, just a sticker. Royal Enfield should make at least two color options available with the logo embossed. The Bear offers this option, but the Classic 650 does not. Regardless of this consideration, the Classic 650 is a beautiful motorcycle. 👈🇧🇷👉
I love the Bear and have registered interest at my local RE dealer I am not sure about the 650 Classic. I am more likely to buy the 350 for pottering about on.
A Classic what? The “Classic” was a trim package of the pre J Bullet. The 650 Classic is a trim package of the Super Meteor. The 350 Classic and Bullet are trim packages of the Meteor 350. The Bullet and Classics have lost their identity, as now they’re not their own thing, now they're just other bikes wearing Bullet costumes.
You're too harsh, Uncle Voodoo. I owned old Royal Enfield Bullets decades ago ( and other "cult" bikes... but that's a different story ) . With all their charm and troubles . Now I still have my 35 years old BMW / sidecar outfit and a Classic 350, bike I bought on the spot when I saw it. With NO regrets , after thousands of kms in two years. A true Royal Enfield, a true Motorcycle aswell - without all the trouble from the past. I simply think that the 650 is in some way kind of "overkill" . I prefer the Bear or the Interceptor/Continental style with this engine.
@GlynOC Indeed. I see no gaps in the 650 range now. I do think that a Scrambler style bike with the 350 J engine would do well though. And I too would like a couple of RE deck chairs!
The Interceptors there were the 2024 models with 2 instruments, but I believe the 2025 ones will have the TFT single instrument available, like on the Guerilla etc
I guess they have taken the interceptor and GT as far as they could while keeping the old school concept. TFT does nothing for me. Not really a game changer. If the classic 650 seat cant be adapted with functional sprung seat then the interceptor is best choice for me. Lighter than the rest of the 650s and any suspension issues have already been worked out via riders. Plus much cheaper to get a decent lightly used and slowly mod as wallet can afford. I better start looking and saving pennies now. Lol. Great info thanks.
Owing a classic 350, and really want to switch to classic 650 when I heard news this beautiful bike has released. But, so sad Royal Enfield dealer has retreated out of Vietnam. So this bike will always be my dream bike till they got new dealer :(
I think it would be a life commitment to own one for sure! A couple hours a month cleaning even if it doesn't get wet and cleaning after every filthy ride ideally
Thanks for the video! I have mixed feelings about the new Royal Enfield Classic 650. I’m not entirely sure about its aesthetic proportions, especially the design of the front and rear fenders. Overall, the bike seems to stray quite a bit from the look of the Classic 350, which I think had a more cohesive vintage style. I’ll hold off on any deeper comments until I get a chance to see it in person.
I think you'd get the biggest surprise by sitting on it if you've got a Classic or sat on one of those, the seating position is so much more spacious. You'll have to see it in person as you say 👍
Wonder if you gotbto see the new BSA scrambler and if you did wonder what you thought of its Indian build quality compared to the Indian Enfields build quality.
I did have a look at it and it seemed fine although I didn't have a really close look. The back end adaptation was smart and well thought out with no clutter. I liked the small headlight at the front too. Overall I thought it wasn't a big 'character' bike like the Bear, but it looked a bit lower so might be good if you don't have the longer legs!
Great video, But Those Spokes are most Definitely going to be Stainless steel, You wouldn't go to the trouble of making these beautiful bikes, And not put Stainless steel spokes on, My 2021 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Has Stainless Steel Spokes on, Cheers Paul 👍
Not a fan .... i own an Interceptor and a 500 Bullet.... This " classic " looks like a 650 was stuffed into a 500 unit. The rearend is not proportioned to the machine.... poor visual lines... The " Meteor " does " Classic " .. better than this " Classic ". 😎
Motocykle cudowne ! Classic także, Ale mam jedną uwagę_ na miejscu Royal Enfild, wyprodukował bym klasyczny motocykl chłodzony powietrzem o pojemności 500 ccm na bazie 350J dziękuję za film !
Gold components are very divisive! There are still people who can't forgive RE for the little gold canisters on the back of the shocks on the Interceptor🤪
@1:52 staged conversation?!? See you approaching with the camera, then wizz round and start a conversation trying to look like they have been there for ages chatting! 😂 You can't kid a kidder!
haha that's how conspiracy theories start! I think they were rushing round getting all the fingerprints off the bikes and getting everything perfect ready for opening, I'm sure they weren't thinking about me 👍
If you cruised at 75mph all day in the UK you'd fall off the other side 😁 A 47hp bike can do that fine, as long as you're happy hanging on. 65mph is about the max I feel comfortable at on a naked bike on longer journeys
After seeing the 350 Goen and how amazing it looks, I'm pretty disappointed with the Classic 650, I think the Goen is the 650 we should have got. the Classic is just a basterdized super meteor, not a remake of the 500. Disappointed how close they came to getting it right but didn't. Edit: My specific problem is with the tail end, the more you look at it the more apparently off it looks compared with any of the other classics, 500 or 350. It's still a nice bike but after waiting so long, I just wanted it to be perfect.
The classic 650 🤔......back wheel to small , back tyre to small , to much of a gap between the back tyre and rear mudguard ..... But .....if they put a rear wheel /tyre on like the .....dare i say it .....triumph bobber it would change completely the look of the bike .....more rugged...more " WHO YOU LOOKING AT , YOU WANT A SMACK IN THE KISSER !!!!!" Look . anyway hope your enjoyed your day 😁, see you later mate 👍 Peace out ✌
The urge to get one and paint it all black is very strong 🤪 They'd lock me up! Amongst the 3 bikes on that platform, I feel there is an extremely badass bike to be had! I did have a good day thank you, been looking forward to that for a long time 👍
I can't take this anymore. The more Royal Enfield bikes I see, the more I want in my garage. It's not like the decision making process wasn't already hard enough, they add the Bear and the Classic 650. I was still recovering from the Guerrilla. How is an average man (or woman) supposed to chose if you can't take them all? I feel like a drug addict dropped into the middle of a cocaine warehouse.
Worse than that, they're like pimps making them so much more affordable than everything else. If they made it 15k like a Triumph at least you could ignore them easier 🤪 Disclaimer: I am not accusing RE of being pimps
You mentioned twice you were aloud in early by royal Enfield. Maybe its because you have a UA-cam channel, and royal enfield think the regular down to earth commoner doesn't matter.
Nothing so exciting I'm afraid!! Anyone with an RE could go via the Riders Club which is free, if you register on the Royal Enfield website with your registration and VIN number you can be notified of upcoming events and join in too 👍
I really need to know why manufacturers are insisting on offset dials. It’s like when Hollywood was forcing Jai Courtney on us all. No one ever asked for it. Also, the welding on that green-cream coloured Bear 650 is shocking. And Royal Enfield should have called that heavy lump the Super Meteor Classic. It’s a pretty little bike, I will say.
Well, I'm going to have to google Jai Courtney now to see who that is 🤪 I think Hitchcocks are doing a dial relocator for the Hunter/Meteor now, I'm not sure why they do that, there must be a reason🤪
I love what riyal Enfield are doing and their bikes seem to be more and more refined, i bojght an interceptor last year and have slowly turned into a street scrambler and absolutely love it, puta a smile in my face everytime i see it and ride it.
That sounds really good, a bike that makes you smile is all you need!
Never thought I’d like a teal bike, but wow!!!
I pre-ordered a Classic 650 as soon as it was confirmed it would be launched in Sweden during the winter/spring. Bought a 350 back in 2022 and fell absolutely in love with the make and the whole "aura" around it. The teal one absolutely rocks. It just SCREAMS 50's bobber to me. However, as I have plans to build it into a Signals styled ride, I went for the Valant red since it already has the black frame .
What speaks to me from the Enfield bikes is that they're bikes. Nothing less. Nothing more. Many makes get the look right and have better performance and all that. But they feel more like imitations somehow. Built to look old school. Royal Enfield simply IS old school.
Wow, you are committed! I would love to see a version with lots of black parts like the Signals and Dark Classics. Maybe you can get a spare set of metal parts to experiment on and can swap over when you're ready?
@@GlynOC The winter can be 6 months long up here, so plenty of time to disassemble, paint and reassemble. 😂
I'm not going all out, so some parts might still be shiny,like the wheel rims and handlebar. The exhaust I'm thinking of either replacing with a set from the Shotgun, or simply just wrapping them. The sides of the engine are easy to get off and should fit in my baking oven for powder coating. Future will tell. I'll be riding it as is through the summer and then see what else needs modifying to fit my kind of riding. 👍
I love the sound of that, I hope you can send some pictures of your progress or a video. I'd love a powder coating setup! With the bikes being so modular, there may be Super Meteor or Shotgun parts you can pick up on ebay or from India etc to play with too 👍
I agree that Royal Enfield is the real deal. I was converted by a Scram 411 after years of riding big heavy cruisers. I feel that RE make bikes for riders and not as fashion accessories.
Agreed,; "pure motorcycling" as the slogan goes.
I love the Bear, that’s just a proper bike but the 650 classic I just can’t get… It reminds me of Elvis and Cadillacs. The 350 classic with its single and that noise is what is all about. I’m glad many Enfield fans are happy with it though.
There is a bit of that to it, they're not subtle bikes! Funnily enough Triumph has an Elvis model and display this year, maybe he's coming back, or didn't die? A blacked out one would be badass
@ I agree with that, blacked out would give it some attitude for sure.
Great video Glyn. I came home and went to my RE dealer the following day and pre ordered a 650 classic in teal. I’ve ridden loads of classics in my time, mostly triumphs, T120, T140. The new 650 I feel is as close aesthetically to a classic as you can get right now. I have a new K1600b that I use for touring with my wife so the Classic will be my “going out for a ride” bike. Thanks again for the great vid. By the way all the classics have chromed hubs. All the best.
Thanks very much for watching and coming to comment👍 The teal is a really striking bike and looks a slightly different colour from different angles. I don't know if you noticed but it has brown grips too, as well as the seat. Not sure if that's going to be on the production models when they arrive. Enjoy your bike🙏
The green 650 classic would look amazing with white wall tires. I would love to see those classics with the passenger seat. Thanks again Glyn. Hope to see them in real life in Holland
Thanks Berry, I never thought about those on the green, it would look very striking for sure. I've lost some sleep overnight how to keep those chrome hubs clean!
Berry, yup they got 'em on the new (ly) released Goan-350 at Motoverse 2024 last week, in Goa IN of course. :)
Super production, thanks Glyn👍 Classic and Bear, both fantastic but ooh, Enfield branded deckchair, yes please😁
I would have got one in my bag if I could!
Royal Enfield is REAL in the field of motorcycle .. i got my 350 clasic gun metal . got hundred of compliments
The Gunmetal Classic is a very handsome bike!
Thanks for nice vdo.
Classic 650 Black Chorme is very stunning! I will buy for sure in next year.
I feel they will sell many of the 650 Classic and Bear. Thanks for showing us the bikes, no time to get to the show this year!
I think the Bear will be a big success, they'll have trouble getting them fast enough (As long as your legs are long enough for it - although will be fine with one legged technique!)
I'm seeing a generational trend with the Classic 650. Most negative comments, mainly regarding weight and lack of classic look, come from older folks, who grew up with the actual RE "classics".
On the other hand, most positive views on this bike, come from young people (myself included), I'm from Mexico and all Spanish language reviews from this bike are flooded with positive comments from mostly young people, we all think it's a banger.
You're probably right there, I don't think there'll be much of a middle ground! You'll either like it or not. The Bear is great looking from every angle, top bike!
Quienes dicen que este estilo de motocicletas pesa mucho,simplemente es que no tienen ni idea sobre este estilo de motos.quizás a estos les gustaría una Harley Davidson de plástico?que pese solo 160 kg.?esto es no tener idea de lo que significa RE ni tampoco HD.☝️preciosas estas nuevas RE yo escogí la Shotgun y muy feliz con ella.👍
@@Kameni5556 exacto! Yo tenía en la mira la Classic 350 pero por potencia creo que voy a esperar a la 650. Igual estoy esperando que abran un distribuidor cerca, porque ese seria el unico defecto actual de RE en México, que no tienen suficientes distribuidores
@@alans.t.9691 haha a banger in the UK is either a sausage or a clapped out vehicle ready for the scrap yard..
@@alans.t.9691 ok , put it another way. Which do you prefer the looks of the 350 classic or the 650? I'm 60 and I think the 350 has got it pretty much bang on aesthetics wise. But the engine is too small. I'd say you need 40- 50 hp minimum, IMO.
Hi Glyn thanks for spending the time to make this video for people that couldn't get to the show. I don't know if you have seen the pics of the 350 Goan classic..love the black version...have a look if not seen.👍
Thanks Steven, that Goan is nuts! The colours are really out there and the white walls really suit it but I knew that because I put them on mine. That's a real character bike, as if wasn't already!!
O blimey what a great job you have done on making this video, I can't make the show but with your excellent production and opinions has sold me the new Classic 650, wouldn't get rid of my Classic 350 or Super Meteor 650 though, be interesting to see what other colour options will be available soon and what it looks like with a pillion seat. Great work and awesome to see a proper look at the bike. Thanks 😀👍
Thanks very much for coming to watch again. It is a long trip from Pembrokeshire! That would be quite a trio of bikes you'd have, I'm sure it'd be easier to decide when you see one in person, don't rely on me, I'd probably be happy with an RE if it were made of potato skins🤪
@@GlynOC O yes they are manufacturing awesome bikes, I look forward to a trip to M&P when the Classic 650 is released here in Wales 😀 👍
Royal Enfield is absolutely slaying it right now. Incredible how many new bikes are in their stable.
Looking around the show, they're in a league of their own at the moment. I'm not just saying that as a fan, a lot of the other manufacturers were very stale in their offerings🤪
I like "old" RE's.... but own a Modern T120 and a Guzzi V7....
Seems to me the UK market is overloaded at this time.. too many manufacturers vying for buyers... the buyer side is VERY weak!
But, nice to see what's on offer!
What! ... no new Classic 500cc Single!!!???
RE offer almost too many options today! Sadly, for me, no dealers within 1500 km! (N.W.Canada)
Thanks for the show
I"d love a V7, very jealous 🙏 Lots of options for the love of traditional bikes now aren't there!
It would have been good to see at least one utility finish of the Classic 650, like the 350. Not everyone wants to polish chrome hubs.
That would have been nice to see
Are we not getting the bear in yellow with the blue seat in the UK? And a nice 2 into 1 pea shooter on the classic would save about 20kg on the ridiculous weight 👍
ahh I'm not sure?? Have to keep an eye on the website. They certainly didn't have all colours of all bikes so I wouldn't assume that it wasn't coming👍
great video! yo spent plenty of time on the bikes with the camera and gave us great shots.
Thanks very much for watching, I love looking at the bikes!
I must admit I do think gold upside down forks look gorgeous.
I think so too! They're really quite shiny in the flesh, it's a classy looking bike
Bear looks cool and makes sense. I really really wanted to love the classic and was planning to upgrade from a 350 signals but it just doesn't look right. The rear doesn't go with the rest imo. That and the weight plus no centre stand!? I'll be looking at an interceptor or a bonneville I think, a real shame
It's got to strike you the right way hasn't it? The Classic does have a centre stand, it's the Bear that doesn't 👍
I like the Classic 650. But imo I think the Classic 350 is the real classic.
I think it will always be that way👍
I agree completely. The 650 is not so balanced as the 350 Classic whose design is more gripping.
The classic 500 destroys the lot!
The classic 500 destroys the lot!
Well, the real classic is the first classic indeed haha. If you're trying to be a purist or something. If not, all the classics are real classics xD
Afternoon Glyn lucky so n so getting in before the crowds, loving the Bear, didn’t realise that there is no main stand, for me that’s a bit of a blow I like a centre stand but also like the new 2 into 1 pipe 🥴 the new classic just looks like a dressed down super meteor to me and I prefer the honesty of the shotgun, but that may all change when I see it in the flesh, RE are absolutely kicking it aren’t they the Guerilla is pretty cool, my mate here in France just got his and loves it, thanks for your time showing me around 👍 …. Pete 🇫🇷
Hi Peter, hope all well down with you? The Bear looks great but yes, probably need a paddock stand and some muscles to sort it out for maintenance etc. I didn't check to see if it had frame bobbins? There's other ways though. The three of them all look quite unique and the seating position of the Classic is really good, like you're a king of sorts. I was really impressed by the Guerilla, one of the best seating positions I sat on at the show and good looking too. Have a good winter if you get one over there🤪
Morning Glyn sorry missed your reply till this morning, RE are just about the most exciting brand out there with the choice provided around basically 3/4 platforms as the starting point, in fact when they bring out something new I’m thinking wow, my latest want is the 440 6 speed scram in the green chassis 🤪 yes we are in the middle of winter here at the moment Baltic at 7c yesterday but the same as frejus san Raphael down south 😳 so shouldn’t complain really, did you manage to avoid flood n pestilence during the recent storm as I understand wales copped it quite bad 🫣 ….. Pete 🇫🇷
Thanks Glyn. Fantastic watch. Pist off I didn’t book earlier prior to price going up.😢
How you manage to bag early entry……good on ya.😊
Both the Bear and the Classic, are lovely and quality of finish, just improving with every new model.
When you arrived into the Royal Enfield stand, I noticed Martin. He sold me Bumble and Rebelene. 😊
Just have to wait till the Scottish show in early March.
Mmm, lovely video, thanks.😊
ahh maybe next year? They release the dates pretty early so keep an eye out, be lots to see next year I bet. You can show us the Scottish show again!!
As a Bullet 500 rider, I can only think one thing: no vibrations! This will be a bike I can ride for days and weeks and not be crippled.
I think it'll be much smoother than a BUllet 500, very stable too with all that weight and length
Great image quality. Oh boy RE really nailed it with the bear and the classic 650. Those chromed hubs on the classic is also a first one. You don't have that on the 350.
I think both will be ideal for me with my length of 6.1 ft.
my 350 feels a bit cramped.
Hopefully they'll bring out a hunter bear 350.... but hey plenty to look forward to for now.
Yes, if you're a big lad then they're both a good choice. I sat on a 350 Classic after and it was like a little cramped toy, and I'm not even tall! It's a big persons bike for sure, though not so tall that a little leg like me should struggle
I agree with you Glen the 650 classic is beautiful 😍
I almost purchased a Royal Enfield for getting around the Gold Coast. But the maintenance intervals and subsequent costs turned me off. Secondly I have noticed the metal oxidises quickly
I would hope your Gold Coast has better weather than the UK but perhaps I'm just imagining it from films and TV! I'm not sure what the service intervals are for these?
@ to hot to ride atm. The valves need adjusting every 3000 miles
Classic 650 is amazing Hands down the best in lot
Owned an iron barrel bullet 500, I own an interceptor and I just love the look of the new Bullet 650. They nailed it imo.
It is quite handsome
Still not sure about the back end of the Classic, loving the Bear
At least you face forward when you ride it so can't see it👍
Classic rear looks strange! In my opinion, it needs either a bigger wheel or a lower mudguard in order to reduce the gap
Bigger tyres would be cool!
Excellent video as I have come to expect from you. We went on Sunday and it was a very worthwhile trip. I now am 99% sure what I would like next. Unfortunately, it's not an enfield, but I will be keeping the 3 I have already. The himalayan is what I want just with a bigger engine, and I think it needs to be a more modern engine and not use the interceptor engine. A 450cc 2's up with all my camping gear is just too much for most 450's to be honest. The girl friend fell head over heels in love with the red and white 650 meteor 😊 it was strange seeing 2 of my favour youtubers in the same video at the very start. Classic rides was there with you.
Royal Enfield are going places thats for sure. Unfortunately I can't afford all of them😅
Thanks David, how long did it take you to get there? Did you find your ideal bike on the CFMoto stand by any chance? You could sell the rest and get your partner the C650 👹 Matt was a very nice chap, nice to meet him
@GlynOC no I wanted to like the CFMOTO 450, but I didn't like the seat position or feel,in the gentleman area. possibly because its the first adventure bike i would have owned and dare i say it the build quality in areas. A lot of people rave about it,It's a shame because I really wanted to like it. Perhaps if I hadn't looked a lot at others in that class and price range, I may have bought one. I actually preferred the himalayan to sit on.
2 hours from kings lynn.
That's good progress!
Great looking machines. R/E has really stepped up their game! My only criticism of the newer machines is what's plaqued earlier models, the frames. Early Himalayans had issues. Now I'm noticing on these newer models. The Bear, in particular, has an odd space/opening where the passenger peg bracket mounts to the frame. The Classics rear shock upper mount bracket looks like an afterthought, also with an odd opening on the leading edge. Trivial, I know, but definitely places where moisture can collect & cause issues. Still love the new models.btw, thanks for the marvelous presentation. 👍
Thanks very much for coming to comment, great to hear from you. I know what you mean about the miscellaneous bracketry and whatnot, it has quite a few open spaces. I'm guessing that's to make production simpler and keep costs down, when there are fewer surfaces to fit together, less precision is needed with the stamped metal parts. At least the savings on a Triumph equivalent model are considerable!🤪
I'll be buying a black/chrome Classic 650 as soon as they land in Australia. I'm a bit miffed that there are no pics with the pillion seat on though. Strange that there are pillion foot pegs but no seat. Mine will have the rear seat on.
I'm glad you use 'miffed' too. There's a few photos floating about with the pillion seat on but not easy to find! It'll be very similar to the Shotgun I expect from what I saw👍
@@GlynOC I've searched high and low but cannot find a pic of one with a pillion seat. Google just spins off on tangents to other bikes and seats.
Thanks for shedding some more light on these bikes. With the classic Chrome what would you polish and what would you rust block on the metal parts 😊??
I've been thinking about that a lot over the last couple of days! I can only think that it'll have to be cleaned and dried often if it's been wet! You'd need a bike drier tool to get it all dry too. I use MucOff bike protector spray which is really good and totally stops all corrosion but it does leave a shiny film over everything. It is easy to use though and lasts a couple of weeks. All the colours need good care as they've got those chrome hubs and exhaust systems
@ Thanks I used XCP rust blocker on m Chinese scooter, it did work, tried to apply every other week, som claim to destroy existing rust to, i was told the ACF-50 leaves a white powder residue when it dried but found with the XCP it after a shin and wet it leaves white oil streaks. Also I have seen Oxford products brought out a rust proofed I love their products, the air dryer is a good shout in the cold wet winter in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 I mean I would rather a rust free chrome then a shiny one ☝️
I think even if you make some sort of effort to keep it free of salt and dirt that will go a long way to keeping it good looking. The Classic 350's actually seem to hold up really well and they've got similar chrome exhausts and alloy casings (which do go a bit flat and grey if ignored though). I think you'd need a squirrel to run round those hubs though, or really small hands and a cloth on a stick!
Is a squirrel a thing tube tube as Oxford released a rust protector with thin tube. I would also recommend a worx battery 🔋 hydro shot power sprayer to get those grimes off. 😅
Well done Glyn, enjoyed that visit to Motorcycle live, Bear a bit too tall for me but love the look of the 650 Classic, pity no center stand but that's not the end of the world. What I would like to see is a 350 version of the Bear, who knows what the future holds!
Thanks Brian! The Classic does have a centre stand, it's the Bear that doesn't and yes it was tall. Ideal but pothole ridden back roads though eh 👍
There's something strange about the Classic 650's appearance.
From the high steering head the line drops sharply towards the rear, so that overall it reminds me of a Japanese chopper from the 80s.
Did they forgo developing their own frame for cost reasons and use the Super Meteor?
Anyway, I personally don't like it and for me this isn't a Classic despite the Classic attachments cloned from the 350. I think that's a real shame because I was looking forward to the 2-cylinder version, but now I'm going for the true Classic with 350cc and only 20 hp.
Maybe I'll also get a Baer 650, which is very successful in my opinion.
I'm sure it was a practical issue to reuse the same frame as the SM and Shotgun which kind of determined how it ended up looking. It's certainly a bike with its own look that will either strike a nerve or not for you. It's very impressive to sit on though, proper king of the road stuff. The Bear is a chunky boy too
Did RE give the 650 Classic a 360 degree crank or did they keep the 270 degree?
270, just like the others👍
Look wonderfull in a show.
Whats about at home? Hope its same level of detail quality
I hope so too, it looked a pre production one and I think the production ones might be even better👍
I have a Signals Classic 350, which I love. Have been looking at 650s to keep it company but not keen on the Classic 650 colour schemes and hope it has a more comfortable seat than a Shotgun I recently tried.
I'm not sure about the seat but the suspension is softer than the Shotgun at least and I had a good bounce on both. They are certainly colourful aren't they?
I think you could almost specify which bits you want and build your own bike then decide on colour scheme.
like the black and chrome classic best.
The red would have been nice with a painted frame, but maybe too much eh
Love the chrome one, I have the black 350 classic which is great, this is tempting though.
It's a big thing, I sat one of the 'little' Classics afterwards and it felt so small and a bit cramped, although I went out on my 350 today and it felt 'normal' size again so I just don't know! It's a kind of Indian/British Harley in a way
Great job Glyn and thanks for sharing the new models. They both look great, but the Bear is definitely my favourite. Reminds me of my old 2005 Bonneville Scrambler which I loved.
I like forward to seeing what you do with the inevitable stolen recovery Classic 650 you buy in a couple of years 🤣
I think you'd love the Bear, it's got great proportions and the exhaust is tidy without taking over the whole thing. I am looking for a 650 now, that would make a big meaty bike!!
@@GlynOC It’s definitely right up my alley. The only thing that puts me off slightly is the weight.
It'll be interesting to see what it's like when not bolted to the floor 🤪
@ A lot more manoeuvrable I imagine 😉
Seems RE has a ceiling at 650cc. Wonder if they'll ever pop the roof off.
I heard they're taking it up to 750 for the new Interceptor, we'll find out soon I think. Perhaps a twin based on the water cooled 450 platform might come one day eh
Chrome hub 23:13, u have eagle eye details. I bet many bike experts fail to notice.
I was surprised no one mentioned it, it's pretty unique!
The classic is going to definitely be a conversation starter, especially in the Chrome.
The only thing at this point is to ponder about how many hours of investment to keep it clean.
I think you'd need to look at it as a second job, or employ someone to do it for you!!🤪
@GlynOC RE should sell a polish cloth with the chrome one for sure, just to prepare for what's to come. 😅
It looks beautiful but wow would it need dedication to keep it that way.
A polish cloth and a velour bike cover!!!
I enjoyed that. Nice walkarounds👍😊
Thanks for watching, there was a lot to see over there. The Triumph stand was very busy too, BSA somewhat empty...
In my opinion, the color options offered on the Classic 350 are prettier than those offered on the Classic 650.
The new Classic colours are very nice!
@@GlynOCFrom what I observed in articles on the internet and in the content of your video, there is no color combination that offers an embossed logo for the Classic 650, just a sticker. Royal Enfield should make at least two color options available with the logo embossed. The Bear offers this option, but the Classic 650 does not.
Regardless of this consideration, the Classic 650 is a beautiful motorcycle.
👈🇧🇷👉
Totally agree although I am waiting for something in mat black to update my 350 Dark.
I ride in all weather and I am too lazy to polish.
@@gersonvictoria2260 Yes, I've just realised you're right there, no solid badges on the 650!
Sehr schön die Classic 👍🤩. Da Sozius Fußrasten verbaut sind denke ich kann man hinten noch einen Sitz verbauen. 👏☺️💪
I love the Bear and have registered interest at my local RE dealer
I am not sure about the 650 Classic. I am more likely to buy the 350 for pottering about on.
It might be one of their best bikes yet I think!!
A Classic what? The “Classic” was a trim package of the pre J Bullet. The 650 Classic is a trim package of the Super Meteor. The 350 Classic and Bullet are trim packages of the Meteor 350. The Bullet and Classics have lost their identity, as now they’re not their own thing, now they're just other bikes wearing Bullet costumes.
I think it's more just a state of mind now 🤪
You're too harsh, Uncle Voodoo. I owned old Royal Enfield Bullets decades ago ( and other "cult" bikes... but that's a different story ) . With all their charm and troubles . Now I still have my 35 years old BMW / sidecar outfit and a Classic 350, bike I bought on the spot when I saw it. With NO regrets , after thousands of kms in two years. A true Royal Enfield, a true Motorcycle aswell - without all the trouble from the past. I simply think that the 650 is in some way kind of "overkill" . I prefer the Bear or the Interceptor/Continental style with this engine.
@ I’m not saying they’re bad bikes, I’m just saying they don’t have the individual identity they once had.
I heard a rumour that the 350 classic will be discontinued. Is this true?
No chance!❤️
Love the Classic 650 and the Bear. I think the Super Meteor sales will be heavily impacted
With the six 650's they have now, there must be something for everybody surely!
@GlynOC Indeed. I see no gaps in the 650 range now. I do think that a Scrambler style bike with the 350 J engine would do well though. And I too would like a couple of RE deck chairs!
No interceptor or gt 2025 models? The bear is ok but not an interceptor
The Interceptors there were the 2024 models with 2 instruments, but I believe the 2025 ones will have the TFT single instrument available, like on the Guerilla etc
I guess they have taken the interceptor and GT as far as they could while keeping the old school concept. TFT does nothing for me. Not really a game changer. If the classic 650 seat cant be adapted with functional sprung seat then the interceptor is best choice for me. Lighter than the rest of the 650s and any suspension issues have already been worked out via riders. Plus much cheaper to get a decent lightly used and slowly mod as wallet can afford. I better start looking and saving pennies now. Lol. Great info thanks.
Ya tengo encargada mi 650 en verde. He tenido muchísimas motos pero esta verdecita me tiene enamorado ❤❤❤
Thats brilliant, hope you enjoy it!
I like the vibration of old RE classic
Owing a classic 350, and really want to switch to classic 650 when I heard news this beautiful bike has released. But, so sad Royal Enfield dealer has retreated out of Vietnam. So this bike will always be my dream bike till they got new dealer :(
Hopefully it will return soon for you. Hope you enjoy your 350👍
@@GlynOC thank you so much (y)
When its launching in india ? Any update!
I"ve heard March from a couple of places
New classic 650 looks like it could be a garage queen, with all its chrome and polished alloy. Sunny dry day machine only me thinks.
I think it would be a life commitment to own one for sure! A couple hours a month cleaning even if it doesn't get wet and cleaning after every filthy ride ideally
Thanks for the video! I have mixed feelings about the new Royal Enfield Classic 650. I’m not entirely sure about its aesthetic proportions, especially the design of the front and rear fenders. Overall, the bike seems to stray quite a bit from the look of the Classic 350, which I think had a more cohesive vintage style. I’ll hold off on any deeper comments until I get a chance to see it in person.
I think you'd get the biggest surprise by sitting on it if you've got a Classic or sat on one of those, the seating position is so much more spacious. You'll have to see it in person as you say 👍
In love with the teal ❤
It's very striking, especially with the coloured frame too
Can you show the Kawasaki w800 ?
I saw it but didn't get it, have a look at the channel next week though👍
Wonder if you gotbto see the new BSA scrambler and if you did wonder what you thought of its Indian build quality compared to the Indian Enfields build quality.
I did have a look at it and it seemed fine although I didn't have a really close look. The back end adaptation was smart and well thought out with no clutter. I liked the small headlight at the front too. Overall I thought it wasn't a big 'character' bike like the Bear, but it looked a bit lower so might be good if you don't have the longer legs!
Now its possible to raise the handlebar without any issues. Its going to be nice.
Yes, much easier, although they are quite far back and in a very comfortable position already
@@GlynOC that's good to hear.
I sat on the Bear and thought it was awful, but the classic was far superior in comfort!
Great video,
But Those Spokes are most Definitely going to be Stainless steel,
You wouldn't go to the trouble of making these beautiful bikes,
And not put Stainless steel spokes on,
My 2021 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Has Stainless Steel Spokes on,
Cheers Paul 👍
I still like the Classic 350 the most !
I liked so much and I will buy ❤👌🇹🇷
A shame there is no example 2 seat.
I think it will be the same as the Shotgun is what they told me, but looks like a bigger pad in some pics
You‘re the first one mentioning the missing center stand!
I overheard it somehere else!
Not a fan .... i own an Interceptor and a 500 Bullet.... This " classic " looks like a 650 was stuffed into a 500 unit. The rearend is not proportioned to the machine.... poor visual lines... The " Meteor " does " Classic " .. better than this " Classic ". 😎
It's certainly going to be a 'Marmite' bike I think, unlike the original Classic, which everyone loves (I think!)🫶
I wish they would have given the classic sprung seat
The classic 500 sprung seat is so nice on the back.
Motocykle cudowne ! Classic także, Ale mam jedną uwagę_ na miejscu Royal Enfild,
wyprodukował bym klasyczny motocykl chłodzony powietrzem o pojemności 500 ccm na bazie 350J
dziękuję za film !
I really hope so! It would make more sense wouldn't it👍
Love the Bear! I’d pass on the classic.
I think many people will go that way👍
Nice, thanks.
Thanks for watching👍
Think I’ll stick with my 350 classic
Never a bad choice👍
I understand aesthetics are subjective. Personally I'd be spraying them gold forks black. Gold is not in keeping with any traditional look imo
Gold components are very divisive! There are still people who can't forgive RE for the little gold canisters on the back of the shocks on the Interceptor🤪
@GlynOC Oh they would be straight in the bin.
Bro you good 😢❤❤❤
That is an awesome comment, thank you🫶
Beautiful Bikes from.RE
Yes they are!
GLYN!!!!😊
How's it going? Remind you of anywhere?🤪
@GlynOC strangely familiar mate. 😁👍
Why can't RE get more power out of a 650?
Probably to keep it within the A2 compliance limit of 47bhp.
Kind of the limit of the air-cooled tech I think. A twin based on the Himalayan/Guerilla 450 engine would make about 80hp
@GlynOC I need to ride some of these......
The 350 looks better than the 650 to me . 650 looks more like a cruiser
It is very cruisery....
@@GlynOC the power will be nice though
@1:52 staged conversation?!? See you approaching with the camera, then wizz round and start a conversation trying to look like they have been there for ages chatting! 😂 You can't kid a kidder!
haha that's how conspiracy theories start! I think they were rushing round getting all the fingerprints off the bikes and getting everything perfect ready for opening, I'm sure they weren't thinking about me 👍
@@GlynOChmmm.... We will never know😂
Lol paranoia is a bitch
2025 interceptor is getting dual disk from breaking
Thanks for the reminder, yes, that's a good update isn't it👍
Need to get those things powered-up…….at 650 cc you should be able to cruise the interstate in America at 75 miles an hour. ALL DAY.
If you cruised at 75mph all day in the UK you'd fall off the other side 😁 A 47hp bike can do that fine, as long as you're happy hanging on. 65mph is about the max I feel comfortable at on a naked bike on longer journeys
After seeing the 350 Goen and how amazing it looks, I'm pretty disappointed with the Classic 650, I think the Goen is the 650 we should have got. the Classic is just a basterdized super meteor, not a remake of the 500. Disappointed how close they came to getting it right but didn't.
Edit: My specific problem is with the tail end, the more you look at it the more apparently off it looks compared with any of the other classics, 500 or 350. It's still a nice bike but after waiting so long, I just wanted it to be perfect.
I know what you mean 👍 Might look better with sidebags on!
Geez, how do you decided what to spend your money on? Just need to win the lottery and buy them all!
I know, they're very good value too. Even more so when people sell them after a year with a few hundred miles on!
The classic 650 🤔......back wheel to small , back tyre to small , to much of a gap between the back tyre and rear mudguard .....
But .....if they put a rear wheel /tyre on like the .....dare i say it .....triumph bobber it would change completely the look of the bike .....more rugged...more " WHO YOU LOOKING AT , YOU WANT A SMACK IN THE KISSER !!!!!" Look .
anyway hope your enjoyed your day 😁, see you later mate 👍
Peace out ✌
The urge to get one and paint it all black is very strong 🤪 They'd lock me up! Amongst the 3 bikes on that platform, I feel there is an extremely badass bike to be had! I did have a good day thank you, been looking forward to that for a long time 👍
I can't take this anymore. The more Royal Enfield bikes I see, the more I want in my garage. It's not like the decision making process wasn't already hard enough, they add the Bear and the Classic 650. I was still recovering from the Guerrilla. How is an average man (or woman) supposed to chose if you can't take them all? I feel like a drug addict dropped into the middle of a cocaine warehouse.
Worse than that, they're like pimps making them so much more affordable than everything else. If they made it 15k like a Triumph at least you could ignore them easier 🤪 Disclaimer: I am not accusing RE of being pimps
@@GlynOC I don't know how to tell Royal Enfield any more clearly, to please take all my money.
@@jjstuartonwriting8150 haha, innit. There's a configurator for the Bear on the RE site now, drool
Only metal❤
Proudly Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳 made for mens 🇮🇳🫶🏻❤️🇮🇳
Thanks for watching and coming to comment, you must be very proud🙏
I find the colour schemes very tacky. The only acceptable colour designs are the blacks and RE managed to make even some of them tacky.
Solid black would have been killer 👍 Black wheels, engine, everything!!
I agree 100% . To be honest,I don’t like any of the Colors…
7:03 Water and muck trap?
Hopefully, it looks like it's made of stainless steel so shouldn't corrode but something to keep an eye on isn't it👍
You mentioned twice you were aloud in early by royal Enfield. Maybe its because you have a UA-cam channel, and royal enfield think the regular down to earth commoner doesn't matter.
Nothing so exciting I'm afraid!! Anyone with an RE could go via the Riders Club which is free, if you register on the Royal Enfield website with your registration and VIN number you can be notified of upcoming events and join in too 👍
I really need to know why manufacturers are insisting on offset dials. It’s like when Hollywood was forcing Jai Courtney on us all. No one ever asked for it. Also, the welding on that green-cream coloured Bear 650 is shocking. And Royal Enfield should have called that heavy lump the Super Meteor Classic. It’s a pretty little bike, I will say.
Well, I'm going to have to google Jai Courtney now to see who that is 🤪 I think Hitchcocks are doing a dial relocator for the Hunter/Meteor now, I'm not sure why they do that, there must be a reason🤪
Not great at all the classics. Quite disappointing in the design and appearance. I was hoping for the 500cc single....
No Chrome Red for 350 classic or new 650 classic ...yikes.
Red's dead baby!
Light very slow
Fog light very poor
Thanks for letting me know, I did wonder👍
Looks a bit cheap with to much Chrome and flashy Colors..
They certainly spent out on chrome
Rear rim too small for the shape, frame, guard. Someone made a boo-boo.
I think they imagined that tyre differently didn't they.....