My Grail Bike- Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

Комментарии • 451

  • @nexuskris88
    @nexuskris88 Год назад +213

    This is the gold standard of bike reviews. Exactly how it should be done. Caters in the most natural way without pretense or fluff, to noobs, enthusiasts and intermediates at the same time. From quite apparently a clear minded, no frills, hands-on motorcyclist. Thank you.

  • @cliffingram270
    @cliffingram270 Год назад +79

    I'd bring it into my living room and park it in front of the tv, stare at it for hours on end with a beer. I'd ride it sometimes too.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +32

      My wife laughs at me for just walking outside for no other reason than to look at it! 🤣

    • @relevation0
      @relevation0 10 месяцев назад +2

      Lmao
      Thats great

    • @sammyday3341
      @sammyday3341 5 месяцев назад

      I agree 100%.

    • @EmpowerWave-ol2ol
      @EmpowerWave-ol2ol 3 месяца назад

      Lol 😂correct

    • @BobSmith-eq9vs
      @BobSmith-eq9vs 2 месяца назад

      Nothing wrong with that!

  • @tonycat721
    @tonycat721 Год назад +67

    That chrome tank just makes it look outstanding... and the exhaust note is just right.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +7

      Thanks. I knew I would just have get that tank, it just sets the bike off.

    • @udhaya2757
      @udhaya2757 Год назад

      yeah i am also fan of that exhaust note but the after market exhaust is good for engine ?

    • @telefrk49
      @telefrk49 2 месяца назад

      Reminds me of a Norton 750!! Love it!!!

    • @matthews8576
      @matthews8576 Месяц назад

      Sometimes you just want to go for a ride. That's a beautiful bike. Made for adults.

  • @Primon222
    @Primon222 Год назад +117

    I own the Interceptor 650 and absolutely adore it, I could afford a more expensive bike with better specs from other brands, but fell in love with it's low power rumble and old school charms. I don't need to speed up or race, I just ride at my own pace - but the power is still there when you need it, and that made the twins winners in my book.
    Glad you're very happy with your GT Continental.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +27

      Thanks! I too could buy about anything out there, actually at the point in time where I started looking at the Bullet I was riding Ducati and HD. That's about the time I was realizing there was more to motorcycling than having power that's not really intended for real world use.
      The 650s will exceed the speed limit on basically any road Ill be on so that's plenty for me!

    • @nachosmotorcycles
      @nachosmotorcycles Год назад +11

      My friend has a 200+HP Ducati Street fighter, I don't think he's ever used more than 40-50HP on the streets.

    • @deanstrachan448
      @deanstrachan448 Год назад +4

      I too could buy anything out there,but there comes a time when your wisdom and desires converge. Just you and the road. All else doesn't matter. Great job hope you post more.

    • @shree397
      @shree397 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@nachosmotorcyclesExactly dude this is the reality of high HP motorcycling. WHY DONT PEOPLE UNDERSTAND ITS NOT THE SPECS ITS THE EMOTION THAT A BIKE GIVES YOU THAT MAKES IT SPECIAL.
      I have seen many a idiots saying that RE650 twins are slower than there R3 or Ninja 400 BUT WHAT IS THERE POINT, I DONT GET IT 😅

  • @rydenoliver8796
    @rydenoliver8796 Год назад +88

    Ive seen a LOT of videos of people reviewing the continental GT, a bike that I've been blessed enough to afford and get one for myself here, not many have left a wide smile on my face like this one has. For a rider to find their forever machine is nothing short of pure happiness. Although i love my motorcycle to no end, you somehow managed to make me love it a little more hahah. keep up the great work Uncle Voodoo!

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +9

      Thanks. Hopefully I can do it some justice, there isn't a whole lot of GT content out there besides test drive "reviews".

    • @mickvonbornemann3824
      @mickvonbornemann3824 Год назад

      @@UncleVoodoo You’ve learnt your craft well Voodoo, stay safe

  • @JimmyChhakchhuak
    @JimmyChhakchhuak Год назад +33

    This tank makes the real difference in my eyes. The twin sound is just a symphony for the ears and the looks is just timeless. Going for that chrome tank for my interceptor in the future.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +3

      Thanks. The tank really transformed it from a good looking bike to something special.

  • @ScooterintheSticks
    @ScooterintheSticks Год назад +75

    Your description of the benefits of the "underpowered" motorcycle are spot on. Being able to thrash the throttle and bike without worrying about just rocketing out of control is why I love my two Vespa scooters, Himalayan, and Kawasaki W650.
    I had my eye on a Classic 350 and the RE Interceptor until the W650 came my way. It has a fine retro look and also has a much more forgiving nature than the Triumph motorcycles I test rode.
    And I also want to say you've outdone yourself with this video. Wonderful shots, sound, and editing. Beautiful area to ride as well.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +5

      Thanks. I was set to get a Classic 350 as I figured the 650s were out of my price range, until I found this GT. Im loving it so far!

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +12

      ps. I hate using the term "underpowered", to me they aren't underpowered but rather in the sweet spot between too much power and not enough.

    • @ScooterintheSticks
      @ScooterintheSticks Год назад +1

      @@UncleVoodoo Yep. I feel the same way.

    • @seayak
      @seayak Год назад

      I have a minty 1969 Honda CB 450 twin that puts a smile on my face for all of the same reasons that the Enfield 650's do.

    • @sacredgeometry
      @sacredgeometry Год назад +3

      Yep, absolute spot on.
      Too much power on the road isn't fun it's the opposite. If anything for a responsible rider it's a good way to make sure you never go very fast at all because you only really have two options. Take it easy or be going dangerously fast. After a long life with enough crashes in it I will favour the latter. If you start trying to hoon around on it you will quickly run out of road. Especially on European roads.
      With a smaller low powered bike you can get all the theatre, fun and sense of speed without going that fast at all.
      Its way more fun.

  • @expandingknowledge8269
    @expandingknowledge8269 Год назад +9

    I have owned many motorcycles in my 66 years of being alive. I now have a British Racing Green Continental G.T.-650 2022. By far the best handling, best looking motorcycle I have ever owned. Wouldn't trade for a million bucks. I love the linear power and sound of this bike, Totally amazes me ever time I throw a leg over it. 🏁🏁

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Those green GTs are beauties!!!

    • @NoPrivateProperty
      @NoPrivateProperty Год назад +1

      a million bucks would generate $70k a year passive income for you.

  • @parvas24
    @parvas24 Год назад +34

    RE bikes are Timeless beauties and give you lifetime memories

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +3

      Timeless is how I actually refer to the as opposed to retro!

  • @SLB4523
    @SLB4523 Год назад +8

    I bought one in ‘19, first model. Had read about them, stopped to look casually one day at one on a friday, with no intentions. Bought the black and gold one without even riding it on the following monday. Ticked all of my boxes. Loved it to death for three years, just sold it because I’m 64 and I couldn’t stop pushing it to it’s( and my) limits. Geared it slightly taller( essential mod, transformative), some cosmetic customising, fine tuning it to my tastes( shorty sports slip-ons, adjustable levers, fly shield, stripping all non essential bits, custom decals, tail tidy, mini led indicators, etc). Loved that bike. My last one was an ‘84 S2 900 Ducati. Similar feel when you got it right. All the power you need to get into trouble, never put to shame by any other bike in the twisties. And people LOVED it. Always wanted to talk to me about it. They’re a bit more common now, but in ‘19 they seemed fairly exotic. Great bike, no criticism from me. I’d still have it if I could trust myself to behave. Miss it every day. I used to enjoy looking at it as much as riding it. Great engine, great box. If you look at it as an artist, it shines. Parallel lines, angles replicated everywhere, really a triumph of stylistic design. Wasn’t meant to do freeway stuff, 0-100 km this bike shines.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      At 56 my plan is to keep it soft on performance to prevent me from pushing it. I want to still be on this bike many years from now. I absolutely love it.

    • @johnmaynard3989
      @johnmaynard3989 Год назад

      Interesting.. the gearing. I did the same to an older 500 Bullet 1993; it makes such a difference yet no one mentions it. I went from a 17 to a 19 tooth front sprocket. The best yet most economical upgrade ever. Thanks for mentioning this.

  • @aceofspades5786
    @aceofspades5786 Год назад +10

    Thumbs up from UK, great video enjoy that RE.

  • @Amuzic_Earth
    @Amuzic_Earth Год назад +13

    For some reason, I really liked listening to you. The pragmatism, the life experience, the down to earthness and sheer practicalism of your character just seep through whatever you say..which perfectly synced with the bike and I liked that combo.

  • @rover100bunson
    @rover100bunson Год назад +8

    as soon as i had enough money i came back to bikes and bought a rocker red gt650, bike cut out a few times, cleaned out and replaced relays with bosch, never happened again, changed the battery to a lithium ion, saving 4.3kg weight, for me it looks like a motorcycle should, i maintain it all myself, it has better mpg than my previous bikes, i love the thing

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      I changed my relays preemptively, for as little as it costs to do so I really wish RE would just use good ones from the get go. It appears that the overwhelming majority of the problems people have experienced is just from a few components where they cheaped out.
      I love that it's old school yet modern where it needs to be. Thanks for watching.

    • @EmpowerWave-ol2ol
      @EmpowerWave-ol2ol 3 месяца назад

      Great info about the relays and battery will change them.

  • @Argo-F-Ur-Sef
    @Argo-F-Ur-Sef Год назад +12

    I’m drawn to my Int as you are to the GT. Love theses things!

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      I missed buying an Int650 by just a few hours, it was a Sunset Strip with 31mi on it selling for $4000!

  • @philedwards2679
    @philedwards2679 Год назад +69

    Looking good, sir. You suit that bike much better than the Himalayan. I'm now thinking of trading my Meteor for one.👍

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +9

      I didn't have any real complaints with my Himalayan, it just lacked some soul maybe. The GT more than enough of that to go around!

    • @sscbkr48
      @sscbkr48 Год назад +9

      The Himalayan is a hiking boot, the GT is a sport shoe. Totally different purposes! You need both and if you want a proper wardrobe, you'll need a few more.

    • @krishnenduchanda6136
      @krishnenduchanda6136 Год назад +1

      And GT will burn your legs

  • @Jerseydoosh
    @Jerseydoosh Год назад +6

    You mentioned something that I learned fumbling around in my younger, dumber days.
    It's always more fun to ride a slow bike fast rather than a fast bike slow.
    I hope you enjoy the hell out of that "slow" bike for as long as you can.

  • @josevi5835
    @josevi5835 Год назад +11

    A great review done by an experienced and intelligent rider. I love this bike, specially in green.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Thanks! those Brit Racing Green models are gorgeous.

  • @HaggisPower
    @HaggisPower Год назад +10

    Nice to hear your thoughts on the GT. I bought mine 3yrs ago after a demo ride (wasn’t really that interested before riding it). My last bike was a lovely ‘70 T120 which I always regretted selling. After 30,000km the GT still does it for me.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      Hopefully mine will hold as well as yours. I’m not going to baby it but it’ll be well maintained 👍

    • @sscbkr48
      @sscbkr48 Год назад +1

      I hear ya.. I took my Himmi in for service at the end of it's warranty and took an Interceptor out for a spin before heading back. I was blown away by it's nimbleness, balance and smooth character. I cut a deal, and now I have 4 bikes. I always wanted a big family. 😄

  • @harry-cee
    @harry-cee Год назад +4

    Your dedication, not just to the classic motorcycles but to the very essence of what they represent, is nothing short of inspiring.
    I watched this video with a mix of admiration and, I must confess, a hint of envy. The way you've immersed yourself in the nuances of every RE model, keeping abreast of updates like a true aficionado, speaks volumes about your commitment. And now, seeing you with your long-desired bike, it’s like watching a maestro with his finest instrument.
    Your review resonated with me on a personal level. It took me back to my own Bullet 500 with its CI cylinder, resting in India - a bittersweet reminder of the joys of youth and the relentless march of time. It's been 15 years since I last felt its rumble, but your words brought it all back in a heartbeat.
    And here I am, on the cusp of a decision, torn between the Continental and the Interceptor. Your insights have been invaluable, serving not just as a guide but as a window into the soul of these machines. The way you articulate the positives and negatives, it's not just informative, it's almost poetic.
    In your words, I find the echoes of my own thoughts and feelings about my beloved Bullet. You've not just reviewed a bike; you've captured an emotion, a shared experience that transcends miles and years.
    So, as I stand here, poised to make my choice, I tip my hat to you. Your passion isn’t just about bikes; it’s about a journey, a lifestyle, and a love affair that endures. Thank you for sharing your journey, and in doing so, helping me navigate mine.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the kind words... this really wasn't meant to be a "review" but rather I was just introducing my new bike to my subscribers and explaining how I had been bidding my time waiting for the bike to be "right". I was a bit stunned when I realized how much time had passed as I waited.
      Im working on an Interceptor vs Continental GT video as Ive gotten a lot of questions on my thoughts between the two. So buckle up for that one as my take is a bit different than all of the videos Ive seen of side by side test rides.

  • @KrakensGarageandAdventures
    @KrakensGarageandAdventures Год назад +14

    This is a great comprehensive review of Royal Enfield. You nailed it! I have a great big smile on my face when I see another rider find "the bike" they've been looking for. 👌

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      I was kind of amazed as to how long I've been waiting and watching the company evolve. it doesn't feel like it was 30 years ago that I began waiting for the right time to buy one. Time flies.

    • @curtismager9281
      @curtismager9281 Год назад +1

      I'm one of those riders today.

  • @cryptopsycho4838
    @cryptopsycho4838 Год назад +3

    RE GT650 owner here. I love the bike.

    • @caio.floriano
      @caio.floriano 11 месяцев назад

      Is it a good bike to travel long distances??

  • @davgb7904
    @davgb7904 Год назад +8

    I have both an Interceptor 650 (you call the INT650 I believe) due to the less aggressive position suiting my ailing body, and the newer 411 Scram.
    I can't add or criticise any of your excellent assessment of bikes that are adequate but in no way lacking, functional and above all brilliant enjoyment.
    I'd use exactly the same word as you, absolutely 'adore' both of mine.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      Thanks. I think the motorcycle world puts too much emphasis on specs that are well beyond useful, I'm just done paying extra for performance stats that I don't need.
      These bikes are simply brilliant. I do miss the Himalayan's fuel economy though!

    • @davgb7904
      @davgb7904 Год назад

      I'm not criticising your plans, just always puzzled when people plan to get a bike and immediately spend money on it assuming it will need those features. It's almost as if the bike isn't worthy in it's standard form. Get it and ride it first!
      The Scram (like the Himalayan) is incredibly good, and a lot of that is enhanced by the ridiculous bargain they represent. The moment you start adding new bits to 'improve' it then you erode that price advantage. At that point, it might have been more sensible to have looked at good second hand bikes - slightly older Japanese singles which already outperform the Scram.
      That said, motorcycles are not logical, and I do love the Scram for it's LACK of performance - perfectly adequate, and slows life down a little to a better pace.
      If you do want a bit more, then there is a big bore (450) kit available, and of course the new water-cooled version about to launch here in the UK. I somehow think that may lose some of the 411's charm.@@Shazizle

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      @@Shazizle A couple of things to keep in mind- I live in a mountainous region and my Himalayan's top speed could drop down to around 45-55mph on some inclines. If you live in an area that is fairly flat you may be ok. Also running the RPMs needed for highway use... my fuel economy dropped into the 40s mpg. Ive done some videos of the Himalayan on the Highway.
      Bolt on performance "upgrades" are incredibly overhyped. You will not see any real power gains with pipes, air filters, sprockets, fuel controllers etc. At best you may see some throttle response and a more pleasant sound and that's it.
      You're better off buying a larger displacement bike if highway power is what you need. You don't have to spend a ton either- I bought the bike in this video 2nd hand and the cost of the bike and all accessories was less than the cost of a new Classic 350.
      You really need about 30hp+ for highway use.

  • @MichaelWilliams-jc2ui
    @MichaelWilliams-jc2ui Год назад +7

    Really great looking bike, so important that you look back at your bike and love what you see. I’ve fallen for my T100 (water cooled) bought it second hand in 2018 for £6500 and it’s my go to keeper bike. I’ve had 3 Enfield singles and really enjoyed them all. But your Continental is a pearl, I can see why you love it👍!

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      True. Ive had bikes that were pretty ideal from a pragmatic standpoint.... but they just didn't stir the soul like this thing does.

  • @padmeshsethuraman5617
    @padmeshsethuraman5617 Год назад +1

    The final statement says it all. A bike cannot get a better compliment than that.

  • @carlosmelgarejo9736
    @carlosmelgarejo9736 10 месяцев назад

    What a cool guy. So passionate about his ride. Thanks for the insights. Stay safe out there.

  • @edwardweiszbeck1649
    @edwardweiszbeck1649 5 месяцев назад

    I loved this video. You sir are an experienced motorcyclist. Myself included, with a lifetime of riding motorcycles as I can tell you have, we all evolve to this point of appreciating a simple bike with just enough power….having tried all the super powered sport bikes. No need for more. These bikes are more fun and satisfying.

  • @marioruiz5313
    @marioruiz5313 Год назад +4

    Good morning Uncle V... the Continental GT suits you much better!!! 😎👌
    New chapter, new adventures 🏍📕🍿
    Congrats 👏👏👏

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      Thanks, Im just hoping I can get some decent rides in better winter arrives.

  • @vijayasekarr.7117
    @vijayasekarr.7117 Год назад +3

    My son has the same model. Mr. Clean version of the Continental GT. Love riding it whenever I visit him in Chennai. I have a lot of fun on my Hunter too.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      The Hntr is probably one of the best small run about on the market right now. great bike.

  • @VeeDubJohn
    @VeeDubJohn Год назад +1

    19 seconds in, brilliant shot of the sun moving over the road Perfect how they keyboard lick happens just as the road is filled with tiny dots of light through the trees at the end of the shot. Genius film making, or or luck. Don't answer, let me assume genius. Thanks for the video.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      I'm going with genius too! lol. Actually that wasn't intentionally filmed, I just happened to notice it when I was scrubbing back and forth looking for other shots. I thought it looked cool so I threw it in there.

  • @officalJalgara
    @officalJalgara Год назад +2

    My poison was a interceptor 650 (2019). I knew there was a 750cc parallel released by RE back in 1960's all along. I received a inside news back in 2012-13 that RE was planning a big cylinder engine, I knew for a fact it was the twins. I remember purchasing my Royal Enfield 500 back in 2014, pissing off the dealership asking questions about the big cylinder bike release, ha ha. Manager finally broke the news over whiskey that its not coming anytime soon, and that the 500 is good for now. Flash forward 2019 December, I sold the same 500 to the dealership with some extra cash for a Interceptor 650. 3 years now, with quite a lot of mods, because the motorcycle is extremely restricted in its base form. Loving it and worth a wait.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      At the time I was considering the Bullet... the nearest dealer was 3 states away! I never actually saw any RE in the flesh until the day I bought my Himalayan in 2020, but the following day I crossed paths with another Himalayan. Go figure.
      Ive got 3 dealers in the state now but for the longest time I never even had anyone I could even talk to about them.'Thanks for watching.

  • @alexandergiesser
    @alexandergiesser Год назад +12

    This was so great I'm super happy for you! I'm feeling my time with my Himalayan also coming to an end as it's just not "feeling" quite right...

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +3

      Pragmatically the Himalayan was an awesome bike, but at the same time it wasn't a soul stirring machine that I fawned over every time I looked at it. It was time for something with more character I suppose.

    • @kyakaruvlogs2784
      @kyakaruvlogs2784 Год назад +2

      The Himalayan 452 is launching this November

    • @alexandergiesser
      @alexandergiesser Год назад +1

      @@UncleVoodoo I try to explain the Himalayan to other people like driving a tractor. Extremely reliable if you don't need to be anywhere fast or with a little bit of "spice". I had a Honda Shadow before (many moons ago before a long break riding) and only didn't get another one because a new H was half the price they wanted for a used Shadow. It's time for more fun riding.

  • @xendit1635
    @xendit1635 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful machine. Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @AntGeezer
    @AntGeezer Год назад +1

    Your passion is my encouragement. 👍

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Thank you. Gotta represent for the real world motorcyclists!

  • @tibotibo1976
    @tibotibo1976 Год назад +5

    Purement une excellente vidéo de passionnés,merci monsieur pour votre expérience

  • @shrugger1
    @shrugger1 Год назад +2

    Had a Bullet 500 years ago. That was a fun bike. That looks even more fun.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      I always wanted the Bullet, just couldn't talk myself into buying one. I can't see RE not punching the J engine out and bringing the 500 back.

    • @mediocrecorps
      @mediocrecorps Год назад +1

      Don't be silly, the Bullet didn't exist 500 years ago hahaha, just kidding.

  • @karlsquire8148
    @karlsquire8148 Год назад +1

    Your Vid makes me smile, You said " there was this German bike" as soon as you said that I said to my wife, MZ then you said MZ lol. I loved the MZ Scorpion, I was considering buying one last year and by the way I own a GT 650 RE and I love it, I'm 58 and been riding off and on for 50 years, if you add my child hood time on dirt bikes. I have a lot to relate with you on this and I have so much to say but I want to keep it as concise as possible. I have ridden a lot of motorcycles over the years and only a few I really connect to. the first Motorcycle I really connected was my 1980 RD400 I loved that bike when I was a kid and is my favorite to this day, since that bike its been a game of chasing the Dragon and never been able to find that connection I had with the RD, I didn't even know that was what I was chasing, meaning a connection to a bike, I had Ninja's, GSXR's, VTR's blablabla they were all really nice bikes but nothing I really loved or felt as one with the bike, the more HP the more uneventful the bike was the better the bike, the easier to ride the less connection I felt for the bike. I have always loved café style bikes, my 1980 Yamaha RD400 that I owned in 1986 I made that in to a café racer, I also loved uncommon bikes and that was one of the reasons I loved the MZ, not to mention it had a Yamaha engine, how can you go wrong with a Yamaha Engine. I swear I'm trying to be concise. Last year I sold my Indian scout (yet another attempt at chasing the Dragon that failed) then I notice Royal Enfield was making a 650 all of a sudden, a 650 is something I'm interested in, long story short I bought a GT650 and after a few weeks is when I realized it was the connection to the bike I was looking for, not more HP, not high tech, nope it was just a motorcycle, No frills, a bike that did everything good but not great, a bike I had to ride, not a bike that has, rain mode, no wheelie mode, I'm lost take me home mode, I know how not to wheelie and get home when I"m lost. I just wanted a bike that I could ride to its potential and have to work the gear box to keep the bike where I want it to be, to me that is fun. It is also my Grail too. Thanks for the vid Cheers and stop the donuts they are bad for you. :-).

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      Thanks! Those MZs were tragically overlooked, not enough people understood them I suppose. The GT fits the bill nicely though and I absolutely love it. Up until now I've always said my '97 Ducati Monster 750 was my favorite bike that Ive owned... I think its been dethroned.

  • @HENDRY_FORBES
    @HENDRY_FORBES Год назад +7

    Personally i would like to buy this bike .... especially for that chrome paint job.... it looks like a collectable item 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @tomfinnigan-p6e
    @tomfinnigan-p6e Год назад +11

    Good review. You’ve basically given a perfect reflection on how I feel about my gt650. Good job.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +2

      Thanks. The GT seems to get overlooked a lot, I'll see if I can do it some justice in future videos.

  • @pavlebogdanovic7090
    @pavlebogdanovic7090 7 месяцев назад

    This is best review of a motorcycle that I ever watched ❤ I’m 45 right now and seriously considering getting back in saddle, and with Royal Enfield I think it may happen💪

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! I still adore this bike as RE is kind of reminding me what we got from Japanese bikes back in the 80's. Just simple machines that are user serviceable and pleasant to ride. They aren't about going fast, they're about going fun.

  • @mileshul
    @mileshul Год назад +21

    Boy we need more cafe racer designs... especially like this one...

    • @nachosmotorcycles
      @nachosmotorcycles Год назад +3

      The only other ones I can think of are the Triumph Thruxton and BMW RnineT. Both of which are way way more expensive than the GT but don't deliver more fun!!!!

    • @redtobertshateshandles
      @redtobertshateshandles Год назад +2

      Normal looking motorcycles too.

  • @madbikerider1
    @madbikerider1 Год назад +1

    I have an interceptor for the highways and a Himalayan for some country side riding. Both bikes are really great. The Himalayan has gone up Ladakh mountain ranges and did perfectly well. Interceptor is a gem on the highways and twisties…

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      If I had storage space Id've kept the Himalayan as well, it was a great bike!

  • @curtismager9281
    @curtismager9281 Год назад +2

    Just bought the GT 650 in Dux Deluxe. This bike is oozing with cool and I love it. Time will tell on durability but it is a pleasure to ride.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      They seem like solid machines besides a few electrical areas to keep an eye on. I'll keep updating the ins and outs of this bike over time.

    • @BrawlerKakashi
      @BrawlerKakashi Год назад

      Regarding durability, these bikes were used in world war 2 . That's why it says that,"Made Like Gun". I don't think any other bike would be this cool 😎

  • @TwoWheelsBackroads
    @TwoWheelsBackroads Год назад +4

    Bike looks good. Videography top notch!

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Thanks, Im trying to incorporate more scenic shots and less POV commentary. I just think it's better for entertainment value / watchability.

  • @sudevsubran
    @sudevsubran 4 месяца назад

    Those exhaust notes are so sweet ❤

  • @Albertxdilone
    @Albertxdilone Год назад +1

    This bike looks amazing. Congrats man

  • @kdsowen2882
    @kdsowen2882 Год назад +5

    Enjoyed your review and down-to-earth attitude . It's been said many-times : It's fun to ride a slower-bike hard...I followed the development of this model , some of the Worlds-best were involved , that is one strong-motor and an excellent-handling frame , if you want more-grunt , hi-comp-pistons and cams , with the appropriate (more-noise) exhausts & air-filters . There's an amazing 860-kit too and they handle it effortlessly . I was intent on owning one until a bargain Kawasaki W650 came my-way , it's a great bike , similar power so that's me for now . I've had all the fast-bikes over the years and this style of machine is just fun . Stay-safe, Dave nz

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      Im not going to do any performance upgrades as I think it's right in the sweet spot power wise. Those w650s are nice, another RUclipsr I watch (Scooterinthesticks) just got one.

  • @mikerider58
    @mikerider58 11 месяцев назад

    Extremely informative 👏 5 star review 👏

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    @DANTHETUBEMAN Год назад +1

    living the Dream, having is not enough, Appreciating what you have when you have it is in the moment living zen. 😊

  • @johnlenart597
    @johnlenart597 18 дней назад

    2nd time watching this video and part of the old world charm of my GT is stopping to get a coffee and doughnut also. Just a plain jane coffee and a sprinkle and frosting covered doughnut. Back to the basics. Everything you need and nothing you don't.!! 👍👍

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  17 дней назад

      Sometimes it's the simple little things that are best in life! Thanks for watching...again :)

  • @korbansdad
    @korbansdad 3 месяца назад

    Ive wanted a enfield since 2009 and I believe I’m gonna finally gonna get one.

  • @jabroni-28
    @jabroni-28 11 месяцев назад +1

    "top speed of who gives a shit. that's not what this bike is about."
    I've had my first GT for 2 months now; definitely not the fastest, but it's not supposed to be. I love how this bike just speaks for itself. Safe riding homie

  • @justinappenzeller850
    @justinappenzeller850 Год назад +1

    Pure Eats! On the trip home when riding the Himalayan to NC. Rode a Continental this summer for four days, it's a ton of fun! Enjoyed the extra power to pass cagers.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Pure Eats was one of the only places I could find serving donuts and coffee where I could get the bike in the shot! 😄

  • @geraldscott4302
    @geraldscott4302 Год назад +2

    I love the looks of the Continental GT. It has lots of chrome and almost no flat black, which is rare for a newer bike today. They are almost all flat black. Unfortunately I cannot ride it, for a couple of reasons. One is the low bars and rearset pegs. I'm 64, and have some orthopedic issues, and I need an upright riding position. The other issue is the tube type tires. Where I live, we have a type of thorn called a goathead. With tube type tires, you are pretty much guaranteed to have several flat tires a year, and with tube type tires, a flat tire means a tow truck. I once spent 3 days stranded only 200 miles from home with a flat tube type tire. I had the bike hauled to a local dealer, it was Sunday, they were closed. They were also closed on Monday, and it took them all day Tuesday to get the tire fixed. I spent 2 days at a motel. I missed 2 days of work. The whole thing cost me over $1000. That was the end of bikes with tube type tires for me. With one exception. Back in 2013, RE dropped all their prices by $1000 across the board. Suddenly I could get a B5 Bullet 500 for $4999. Even with the tube type tires I couldn't resist it. I swapped out the nightmarish EFI for an Amal carburetor, and put an aftermarket exhaust on it. I've been riding it for 10 years now, and have just over 21,000 miles on it. But. It is strictly a close to home bike. I have almost never ridden it more than 50 miles from home. I have a roadside service plan with free towing. And in that 21,000 miles, it has come home on a tow truck 4 times, all because of flat tires. There is no way I would even consider riding it any farther from home.

    • @ashinterceptor
      @ashinterceptor 11 месяцев назад

      This was the same reason I hadnt bought this bike till 2023 when Royal Enfield brought out alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. Only gripe is that this version which I own is all blacked out.
      The best thing I can suggest to you is to buy the Interceptor 650 with its taller handlebar and almost center set footpegs and maybe replace the tank with that of the GT if the Interceptor tank is too plain jane for ya.

  • @Nostalgicholy
    @Nostalgicholy Год назад +1

    You really cant believe what terrain and climate these bikes were built for. They are built for the heat of Rajasthan, the rains of Assam and the horrible roads and mud tracks of Bihar.
    They will last a lifetime.
    I have seen an Enfield Bullet in Tamil Nadu, India that was almost 50 years old still running like a champ.

  • @bigcity2085
    @bigcity2085 Год назад

    Had a 1968 Triumph T-120 650 twin carb Bonneville....that i stupidly sold, 40 years ago,in my mid twenties.Missed it, the whole time; now I'm 66 - not gonna die without a bike. Just picked up a 1983 Honda CX 650 custom. Was looking for a bike for years...couldn't pull the trigger. This is a 650 with 20 more h.p than the triumph....and all I ever had was British...this is my first bike with electric start ! It's great being behind the times. I just bought a 40 yr. old bike and wow; I've moved up quite a bit. Don't need the speed....just in it for the torque ; I figure I've had two of the best 650's ever made. I'm sure yours has got it goin' on, too. Light and nimble is way better than heavy. My buddies back then had Kawasaki 900's and 1000's. I rode 'em ;didn't like 'em. Heavy, fast,...and no fun at all;just straight line bulk. I'd get back on my triumph, and i was home. This 650 Honda , as I work on her ,get to know her, and get her in better shape.....yeah, she'll do. Nicely.

  • @prime8krish
    @prime8krish Год назад

    @royal enfield should seek review from this guy. so precise and practical suggestions.

  • @jessherbst810
    @jessherbst810 Год назад +1

    Well shot, well edited, well acted, two thumbs up

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Thanks, I made a change to my editing style for this video... seems to be a hit!

  • @HABERASAFI
    @HABERASAFI Год назад

    I just ordered a new RE INT (Interceptor 650)after owning the Meteor 350, can't wait to get it. Loved your video. You seem to have a talent talking to the camera, Thank you.

  • @roxyroxburgh9566
    @roxyroxburgh9566 6 месяцев назад

    Really thoughtful review. Much appreciated. BTW I do hope Big Jim and the twins have fully recovered.

  • @On2Feet
    @On2Feet Год назад +2

    It's funny the often winding and circuitous journeys we go on in order to eventually hone in on the the things that bring us pure joy. I'm still sorting out my journey as well, and not sure what the future will hold for my Himalayan either. As cliché as it sounds, perhaps the best part about all of it is the journey...

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      It's funny the way things work out sometimes, I was all set to settle for a Classic 350 as I assumed that the 650s were going to be out of my reach price wise.
      The chrome GT that I wanted is actually the most expensive bike RE sells in the states currently.... but I was able to put this all together for less than the cost of a 350. The only difference between the "Black Magic" and "Mr Clean" models was the fuel tank, which I was able to score for $300.
      I'm a happy camper.

  • @dtr125
    @dtr125 Год назад +4

    I love my Interceptor 650, i done a tour around the UK on it this year (roughly 2700 miles). Stock seat was uncomfortable after a few hours of constant riding and it was a bit top heavy with all the camping gear i had loaded on it but it survived the trip just fine.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Ill be doing a loaded up camping trip on it soon, I am going to swap out some of my gear over winter to try and keep center of gravity reasonable.

  • @Bert-b8t
    @Bert-b8t Год назад +1

    Great review, Good thoughts on the subject. Anyone looking for full emersion into the motorcycle experience. Ownership, self maintained. This little air/oil cooled 90 degree sounding, parallel twin. Will give you that experience in spades. Highly recommend having it's ECU re-flashed though to insure the engine is getting a proper air/fuel ratio.
    Totally remember The Muz Scorpion bike. Wasn't available either in Canada.
    Owned the Honda NC31 Hawk GT, Suzuki Gamma 250, And Yamaha FZR400.
    60 year's old now. So the Enfield is a nice way to wind her down.

  • @Observer9812
    @Observer9812 Год назад +1

    Congratulations...happy and safe riding👍

  • @leemoreno7435
    @leemoreno7435 Год назад +4

    Looks a lot like home in East Tennessee! Awesome review brother. I got a few more months...I really think RE is the best value for the dollar right now. I think the Gt is their best looking bike hands down but for some reason I'm drawn to the classic 350. I'm happy for you bro!

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +2

      Im in western Va so not too far from east Tenn. I was set on a Classic 350 until I came across the deal on this GT, I actually paid less for the bike and accessories than what the new 350 was going to cost me to get it out the door!

  • @peterunderdown4374
    @peterunderdown4374 Год назад

    A man after my own heart,enjoy the ride,thanks for the fun down.

  • @bigbluemotorbikedog
    @bigbluemotorbikedog Год назад +1

    Groovy video - I dig the way you describe the Interceptor.

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian490 Год назад

    I really like your review, and camera work. Straight forward easy to understand coverage of the bike. I am totally unmechanical so some of the things you are describing that I know need to be done, as an owner, give me pause. I like your honest appraisal of the bike and am happy for you that you found the perfect bike for you. I think your statement that the bike has everything you need but not everything you want is a perfect summation.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Im not experiencing any trouble myself but felt I needed to mention problems Im aware of happening. As far as I can tell all of the problems don't seem to be mechanical, they are electrical. The overwhelming majority are the 3 things I pointed out in the video which are fairly easy fixes.
      So Im trying to catalog as many issues people have experienced that I can and what the fixes were.

  • @motormikeb1047
    @motormikeb1047 Год назад +1

    I have a 2010 500 Bullet with Cozy sidecar and a 650 Interceptor, in Ravishing Red in my stable of 13 licensed and insured motorcycles and 2 scooters I simply tell others about the Interceptor that everyone over the years built a 650 twin.... Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, others.... I even have the fabled " Triton "... they all were try'n to build the RE 650 series. 😎

  • @104Discoveries
    @104Discoveries 9 месяцев назад

    "Its got a 0-60 time in I don't care and a top speed of who gives a sh*t."
    Best description ever - just ride and let it rip. Great review!!

  • @NoBody-xg1wg
    @NoBody-xg1wg Год назад

    Looks like the Blue Ridge Parkway from here. Big twins.. I had a Norton 750 and later a BMW R80.. loved them.

  • @geedubb-q1u
    @geedubb-q1u Год назад +1

    Very nice. The bike was made for the curves.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      It's a great experience as you just kind of glide through the twistys with the softish suspension but the contrasting roar of the engine just sets it off!

  • @wmg1299able
    @wmg1299able Год назад +2

    Excellent review. I feel exactly the same way about my Interceptor Mark II. The Scram 411, which is another excellent bike, was my first Royal Enfield. The Interceptor is still my favorite.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      If I could own multiple bikes Id've kept my Himalayan, it was an excellent bike. if they could squeeze 5 more hp out of the 411s they'd be pretty ideal.

  • @rsbharley4766
    @rsbharley4766 Год назад +2

    Excellent video,thanks for sharing. Cheers

  • @mcmbass
    @mcmbass 6 месяцев назад

    Such neat review! Exactly what I need to help make that purchase decision. It’s a breath of fresh air. Salute to you sir 🫡 thank you

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  6 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! This video was really just intended to introduce my subscribers to my new bike but ended up being enjoyed by quite a few more people than that. Totally unexpected.

  • @user-oz3pq5bt5o
    @user-oz3pq5bt5o Год назад +1

    Nice and to the point review. Great visuals and audio. Marvelous commentary. Subbed. Good one sir! 🫡💕

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

    • @user-oz3pq5bt5o
      @user-oz3pq5bt5o Год назад

      ​@@UncleVoodoocongratulations on 7k my friend 🫡💟

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      @@user-oz3pq5bt5o Thanks, I’ll get that 1,000,000 sub gold play button before we know it!!!

  • @hillbilly4christ638
    @hillbilly4christ638 4 месяца назад

    As I write this, they just came out with the guerilla 450. That bike may be the biggest seller yet. It checks a lot of boxes. My only criticism of that platform is fuel tank capacity. I am sure they have their reasons, but bikes should have at least 200 miles of capacity. It is a small matter that can be overcome in many ways. You have a great bike there. Royal enfield is changing the market with a deliberate move to give the consumers what they desire and deliver it in a way that makes it easy.

  • @mlisunep
    @mlisunep Год назад +2

    Wow that was an awesome story. And what a line to end the video. I love it. I'm an owner myself. INT650. If you're in California, Let's ride.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +2

      Im originally from California (LA), but currently live in Virginia. I'll get back out there someday!

    • @mlisunep
      @mlisunep Год назад

      Virginia.. I heard its a b e a utiful place@@UncleVoodoo. Well, please reach out to me when you visit west coast. It'll be my pleasure to hangout with you and get chatty about RE's.

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    @DANTHETUBEMAN Год назад

    in north Carolina off the 40 is a highway 181 through Morganton, That Road was made by Gawd for motorcycles 🤠
    I no VA has some epic roads but this is the best of the vast.
    make a day trip of it, get a hotel ride over, enjoy the nice restraint's and put a full day in to riding up and down that road 😊
    motorcycles come from all over every Holliday weekend. you got the perfect bike for it.

  • @edwardwilliammorris1340
    @edwardwilliammorris1340 4 месяца назад

    Completely agree ref royal Enfield ( I brought a new one 20 years ago) they where terrible for reliably and just fell to bits . Fast forward 20 years and my new meteor is superb, reliable, 90-105 mpg and so comfy . The new bikes are a different kettle of fish, and priced fairly as well 👍 thanks for taking the time to make such a comprehensive video , you clearly love your Enfield just like me 😎

  • @revelationakagoldeneagle8045
    @revelationakagoldeneagle8045 Год назад +2

    Great Review 👍 😎
    Much appreciated...
    That's a good looking machine.

  • @kylegarcia9998
    @kylegarcia9998 Год назад

    Excellent review. I was on the fence but your video pushed me over the edge and this is exactly what I want. Just picked up my canyon red.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      I hope she serves you well, I love mine.... if you couldn't tell!

  • @garykyle5750
    @garykyle5750 Год назад +2

    Great video. Really like your mater of fact presentation, reminds me of the way old fighter pilot’s talk. I fell in love with the original Continental GT 250 in 1964 when my uncle gave me an British magazine with a full color add for the bike.
    You might enjoy the Documentary Caffeine & Gasoline: The Evolution of the American Rocker in which I talk about those good old days.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Thanks! I didn't really learn about RE until the 1990s, but I knew I'd get one someday.... just had wait for the right one.
      I'll check out the documentary!

  • @Spiderwebsider
    @Spiderwebsider Год назад

    That is the best looking retro I’ve seen. Classic old school cafe racer. I reckon it would sound awesome with a set of pipes.

  • @DennisPinpin
    @DennisPinpin 2 месяца назад

    Excellent review! I like your refreshing perspective. We share the same. We are not out there to be the fastest, the bestest, or whateverest. We’re out there because we want to be.

  • @JayantSrivastava-i5z
    @JayantSrivastava-i5z Год назад +1

    I just realized it's a once shot review! ❤‍🔥🔥

  • @basilwatson1
    @basilwatson1 Год назад +1

    My first bike was a triumph cub. I always wanted a 750 bonnie, I bought a cheap 1980s Royal enfield Bullet. I still have it and its my daily driver. Its cheap, the parts are readily available, and I can and do chop it any which way!

  • @aumkar2
    @aumkar2 Месяц назад

    Great story! The 535 was sort of an underrated bike. With a nice pipe, it’s an incredibly involving machine. I enjoy it more than my Interceptor.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Месяц назад

      Likewise my Janus is much more involving than my GT, there is something about those types of bikes that give them character by the bucketloads.
      Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @marcjohnson7734
    @marcjohnson7734 Год назад +1

    There's really only 2 mods that it needs to turn it from a great bike into an amazing bike,( in my opinion) yss fork spring upgrade and a booster plug having that fuel there instantly with zero delay is priceless,and those progressive springs take the shock factor from your shoulders

  • @sammyday3341
    @sammyday3341 5 месяцев назад

    It’s absolutely gorgeous. Great job.

  • @davidmuir6849
    @davidmuir6849 Год назад +1

    Fantastic clip
    I had the bullet and totally agree with you .
    I also had a brand new mr clean gt650 but sold it as it was starting to rust in the first few months especially pitting on each side of the engine casings and at the top of the rear shocks ,sold it after a year
    Regards
    Dave from Scotland

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Yeah that raw aluminum requires attention.

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE Год назад

    You got a sweet ride there, U.V.
    Wishing you many happy miles on her.

  • @JohnCunningham-sy5ug
    @JohnCunningham-sy5ug Год назад

    Yes sir two wheels should be fun. Royal Enfield is serving a need for fun. Good looking bikes seem to be practical and sexy.
    My motivation to purchase a triumph thruxton was similar wanted lighter simpler bike to enjoy. I'm 68 now have own goldwing and five Harley touring bikes enjoyed them but I'm done covering long distance rides been there got Tee shirt. This type of bike will keep the fun going for years. Thumbs up to Royal Enfield.

  • @abhiabhi5116
    @abhiabhi5116 Год назад

    What a great review. Could watch all day!

  • @Hbubera
    @Hbubera Год назад

    That chrome look stunning with this retro machine 🤩👍🏻

  • @96BxelA
    @96BxelA Год назад

    What an excellent review!
    You would fit right in at the Ace Cafe.

  • @peterc2876
    @peterc2876 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent review mate and the riding scenery is spectacular!

  • @pauleckett6713
    @pauleckett6713 11 месяцев назад

    Nice review! I just bought the Continental, picking up tomorrow... I've already ordered the chrome tank !

  • @MartyrDK
    @MartyrDK Год назад +2

    Great looking bike Sir. I bought my first bike this year a Honda CB500X. But I did look to the Royal Enfield before making my desition. Sadly there is only 2 dealers for royal enfield in Denmark.

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад

      Ive got 3 dealers in my state, but they 2, 3 and 4 hours away. That's why I need bikes that I can work on myself!

  • @supersonkamei5757
    @supersonkamei5757 Год назад

    Just love the mild roar of it

    • @UncleVoodoo
      @UncleVoodoo  Год назад +1

      Thanks, it puts a grin on my face every time I twist the volume grip!

  • @lolmamugaming3486
    @lolmamugaming3486 Год назад +2

    I love that bike so much 😢😊