I like how the Royal Enfield motorcycles have a timeless design with just enough tech to improve the ride experience. This is probably their best motorcycle to date.
It is 36 degrees Celsius today in Australia. I have to wear a mesh jacket because of the heat. I own a Royal Enfield Continental GT650 in Rocker Red. I like red bikes, they after faster!
Well, you have made my mind up. Around the end of March this year, I am going to buy a black 650 Royal Enfield BEAR. I loved this vlog because I have watched a few vlogs about the Bear 650 and like all your vlogs they are spot on no bull poo and entertaining to watch. So a big thank you for helping me make my mind up. CHEER'S Matt From Hastings Sussex.
Watcha Chris let me know when you have got yer bear as I live at 5 Sandown rd ore village would you visit me so that I can have a look and mabey sit on it for size I had a bad road traffic accident ten years ago with damage to my right pelvis and hip and I don't have much movement in my right foot so if you could visit I would be really grateful. The last bike that I owned was a 1200 Suzuki Bandit so I thought a BEAR would be a good choice being smaller and a lot lighter and also they look the mutts nutts. CHEER'S MATT F @@chrisperrott5457
Love the bike. Perfect! Only slight/big problem is I'm 1m73 (about 5'8'') and I hate not having my feet flat on the ground (or at least almost flat). Guess I'll opt for the Interceptor... Or maybe some platform shoes will do the deal for the Bear! :)
Enjoyed this honest video. I am waiting on my local RE dealer based in Tadcaster to receive this model. With my 6'3 height including long legs and arms I am hoping that this 60 year old sod will suit this beautiful motorcycle. keep up the good work young lady.
Hey I'm coming back to motorcycling with a nostalgic mindset (last 18 months buying new gear and lots of tests) but interestingly settled on shotgun....such big happy smiles on this bike, also love Himi 450 for utility fun....but a big but the Bear could be even better I have 81.5cm (32") inside leg @ 6ft...so sit up and beg, wide bars and better geometry could be perfect...just need a test ride...we'll see in the coming weeks.... lovely light review....see you out there 🙏😊
It's always fun listening to the excitement you have, when riding a bike that you enjoy Deimante. I really should get heated gloves for driving when it's below zero here ... Take care and keep your paw's warm.
My other half is looking into getting a motorcycle and doing the driving tests. I am just checking out videos to get a vibe, I know how dangerous a motorcycle can be.
Interesting how almost no one likes the special edition “historic tie-in” colour - I reckon they won’t shift many. They should also be importing the other two colour schemes into the UK, especially the Wild Honey which seems to be generating a lot of interest (and would be my first choice). Great review! 👍
I resonate with your feeling when you started the bike and in the very 1st minute you fell in love with. Having owned it for 2 months now, it's just a beautiful bike and I surprisingly love the height and the long handle bar position. RE please fix the suspension.
Hi, love you review. About the colors, you are like the Batman, only use black or a very, very dark gray or blue. 😂😂 Now, about the weather, I live in a very hot country, Brazil. We have some places cold on the south, but usually very hot. Considering that's not raining, here I like to ride on the winter, we put some clothes and it's OK, now, on the hotests months it's impossible put the jacket, gloves etc... we leave a ride for another day. It's so bad as your hard winter. Greateness from Brazil and very good 2025.
Test rode yesterday….so similar to the super meteor of course it would be same engine…can’t keep both ….one annoyance is the foot brake so close to the engine casing kind pain but finish is best I’ve seen on any RE
Thats really a great design just like a self made custom bike. Im excited to test it. But a negative point is the digital speedometer…Also the yellow color is not available in europe :(
Yes a nice bike, I like it too, especially in that grey/white/black version. But at £8700 RRP (in CH) it's too expensive to put in my garage as a 2nd or 3rd bike, especially as my car is wanting a lot of attention before it's next MoT. So, it looks like you're gonna have to do my Bear riding for me!
Excellent review, I love the close up to the black/gray/gold bear, that's the motorcycle I'm leaning to. Are those gloves that you are using heated by an external battery or what are the led's showing on top of them? Also do you have a link to the heated grips for the Bear 650?
I wanted one but sat on one the other day and the forward reach is painful for my back, would need much taller bars with more sweep so sadly a no from me, will stick to my GS for now until I try a few more bikes.
As a potential buyer for this bike would like to ask you about your opinions on the rear shocks ? Are they doing fhe job proper or giving you jolts down the spine 😅 And great review
I own a bear. The whole thing about shocks being too stiff is kinda overblown. Sure, they are a bit stiff if you are gonna ride the bike over potholed, cratered roads or if you seriously go offroad with this bike. However, if you have decent roads where you live, it's just amazing. The kinda confidence the stiff rear suspension provide while cornering is impressive. Don't buy it if you are in the market for a real scrambler. But if you think of it as a retro roadster, it's mind-blowing. I am an Indian and I live in a semi rural area. Riding it on the country roads is very enjoyable. Potholed roads, I guess it wouldn't be as fun.
Probably more gravely roads than off-road. There are a lot of non tarmac roads in Europe you’d hit when traveling. I think it would be suitable for that. Also good for filthy UK country lanes.
Was going to buy an Interceptor until I saw the Bear. Went to the dealer and sat on the Bear. The rear suspension felt very, very stiff. Have watched a few review videos and none said much about the suspension. From the looks of the video it was a pretty harsh ride. May be going back to the Interceptor.
@@tomboyabit Thanks for the quick reply, and sorry, I missed your height comment, but I can't see the bike running inside 🤔 I hope to try a Bear 650 next month when they reach dealers here in Spain. Enjoy the Montenegro trip!
Hi , thinking about maybe doing the "ride out' - I see that you have to sort flights/ transfers out yourself - have you got something sorted ? are you local to Cooperb ? I am , (Northampton ) so maybe the same flight would suit me too...(have found only one so far ,from Birmingham to Tivat that would work...)
My favourite is the white with the blue seat. Looks like it might only be available in certain countries. They all look good. I like black too, but this time, with this model, it just doesn't do it for me.
I like the aesthetic of RE's but they need to learn how to make lighter bikes with more reasonable power numbers. This thing is almost 500 lbs with less than 50 hp.
I like how the Royal Enfield motorcycles have a timeless design with just enough tech to improve the ride experience. This is probably their best motorcycle to date.
Except guerrilla450 which gets polarizing paint schemes
Add analogue dials to that beauty and it's a visual masterpiece!
It is 36 degrees Celsius today in Australia. I have to wear a mesh jacket because of the heat. I own a Royal Enfield Continental GT650 in Rocker Red. I like red bikes, they after faster!
Naa green bikes be faster
Nice ork 40k reference
Well, you have made my mind up. Around the end of March this year, I am going to buy a black 650 Royal Enfield BEAR. I loved this vlog because I have watched a few vlogs about the Bear 650 and like all your vlogs they are spot on no bull poo and entertaining to watch. So a big thank you for helping me make my mind up. CHEER'S Matt From Hastings Sussex.
Hi Matt I'm Chris from Hastings. I'll be on my Bear in the next week or so, and very much looking forward to it.
Watcha Chris let me know when you have got yer bear as I live at 5 Sandown rd ore village would you visit me so that I can have a look and mabey sit on it for size I had a bad road traffic accident ten years ago with damage to my right pelvis and hip and I don't have much movement in my right foot so if you could visit I would be really grateful. The last bike that I owned was a 1200 Suzuki Bandit so I thought a BEAR would be a good choice being smaller and a lot lighter and also they look the mutts nutts. CHEER'S MATT F @@chrisperrott5457
I really enjoyed your review, thank you
This is one of the best looking bikes out for sure. And it's affordable for most!!
great looking bike ....... back to basics !!! at last .
True that!
Love the bike. Perfect! Only slight/big problem is I'm 1m73 (about 5'8'') and I hate not having my feet flat on the ground (or at least almost flat). Guess I'll opt for the Interceptor... Or maybe some platform shoes will do the deal for the Bear! :)
Great vlog as usual Diemante. Looks like an excellent bike, might need to check it out at my local dealer. Well done, stay safe and ride well. 🤓 🏍️ 💖
Enjoyed this honest video. I am waiting on my local RE dealer based in Tadcaster to receive this model. With my 6'3 height including long legs and arms I am hoping that this 60 year old sod will suit this beautiful motorcycle. keep up the good work young lady.
Hey I'm coming back to motorcycling with a nostalgic mindset (last 18 months buying new gear and lots of tests) but interestingly settled on shotgun....such big happy smiles on this bike, also love Himi 450 for utility fun....but a big but the Bear could be even better I have 81.5cm (32") inside leg @ 6ft...so sit up and beg, wide bars and better geometry could be perfect...just need a test ride...we'll see in the coming weeks.... lovely light review....see you out there 🙏😊
Nice video 🤙this is my favourite Royal Enfield for me! I will have to try one x
You should!
It's always fun listening to the excitement you have, when riding a bike that you enjoy Deimante.
I really should get heated gloves for driving when it's below zero here ...
Take care and keep your paw's warm.
Haha it’s hard to hide it.
You don't drive a motorcycle you ride it! So that means you are riding not driving FFS
@ Driving refers to car below zero F.
My other half is looking into getting a motorcycle and doing the driving tests.
I am just checking out videos to get a vibe, I know how dangerous a motorcycle can be.
Evening D, love you and your channel in any colour you want as long as is it aint red.
Haha I have on vest in colour. And it’s red,
It's definitely got the old school British Bike looks of to a T, Almost looks like an Old Triumph 140 Bonnie 🤘😁
hi dee great vid as ever take carex
Thank you 🙏
Interesting how almost no one likes the special edition “historic tie-in” colour - I reckon they won’t shift many. They should also be importing the other two colour schemes into the UK, especially the Wild Honey which seems to be generating a lot of interest (and would be my first choice). Great review! 👍
I resonate with your feeling when you started the bike and in the very 1st minute you fell in love with. Having owned it for 2 months now, it's just a beautiful bike and I surprisingly love the height and the long handle bar position. RE please fix the suspension.
Very nice bike. Cool design. 👍
Good looking bike. I have been up and down those roads a few times too!
I love riding the area. Preferably when it’s warmer and roads are not that greasy.
@@tomboyabit I will be back there in June for My next service, hopefully warm!
Hi, love you review.
About the colors, you are like the Batman, only use black or a very, very dark gray or blue. 😂😂
Now, about the weather, I live in a very hot country, Brazil. We have some places cold on the south, but usually very hot. Considering that's not raining, here I like to ride on the winter, we put some clothes and it's OK, now, on the hotests months it's impossible put the jacket, gloves etc... we leave a ride for another day. It's so bad as your hard winter.
Greateness from Brazil and very good 2025.
Brill bike. Def want to test ride this year.
Will be queing up at ABR if they have one or two😉
P.s Hopefully better weather soon.
what a bike... great review, i think you sold me :P
Let us know if you’ll get one 😉
@@tomboyabit i was locked on the guerrilla, but now i have to wait for the bear and give it a try
I have the scram this maybe my next one
Great looking bike.. sounds good too … 👊
Merci pour cette belle vidéo très intéressante . Bonne continuation! :)
Test rode yesterday….so similar to the super meteor of course it would be same engine…can’t keep both ….one annoyance is the foot brake so close to the engine casing kind pain but finish is best I’ve seen on any RE
My initial thoughts after watching the first 20 seconds were, did she have a drink or two too much? But seriously, a nice job done here. Thanks ❤
She’s always drunk or two too much.
Custom shops will be all over the Bear 🐻
Thats really a great design just like a self made custom bike. Im excited to test it. But a negative point is the digital speedometer…Also the yellow color is not available in europe :(
Yes a nice bike, I like it too, especially in that grey/white/black version. But at £8700 RRP (in CH) it's too expensive to put in my garage as a 2nd or 3rd bike, especially as my car is wanting a lot of attention before it's next MoT. So, it looks like you're gonna have to do my Bear riding for me!
2 beauties 😍
Excellent review, I love the close up to the black/gray/gold bear, that's the motorcycle I'm leaning to. Are those gloves that you are using heated by an external battery or what are the led's showing on top of them? Also do you have a link to the heated grips for the Bear 650?
Спасибо. Удачи. Очень хорошо смотритесь с этим велосипедом.
crazy energy girl
I like it.....i like it a lot
Sweet bike
I wanted one but sat on one the other day and the forward reach is painful for my back, would need much taller bars with more sweep so sadly a no from me, will stick to my GS for now until I try a few more bikes.
It's simple to change out bars to suit
As a potential buyer for this bike would like to ask you about your opinions on the rear shocks ? Are they doing fhe job proper or giving you jolts down the spine 😅 And great review
I own a bear. The whole thing about shocks being too stiff is kinda overblown. Sure, they are a bit stiff if you are gonna ride the bike over potholed, cratered roads or if you seriously go offroad with this bike. However, if you have decent roads where you live, it's just amazing. The kinda confidence the stiff rear suspension provide while cornering is impressive. Don't buy it if you are in the market for a real scrambler. But if you think of it as a retro roadster, it's mind-blowing. I am an Indian and I live in a semi rural area. Riding it on the country roads is very enjoyable. Potholed roads, I guess it wouldn't be as fun.
Its so classic
Do you think you can do😮 some off road on this bike? Suspension is not to stiff?
Probably more gravely roads than off-road. There are a lot of non tarmac roads in Europe you’d hit when traveling. I think it would be suitable for that. Also good for filthy UK country lanes.
Thank you. You are doing good job on this Channel😊@@tomboyabit
I like the Bear, I might be tempted to get one, so not going to look at one :P
😂
Was going to buy an Interceptor until I saw the Bear. Went to the dealer and sat on the Bear. The rear suspension felt very, very stiff. Have watched a few review videos and none said much about the suspension. From the looks of the video it was a pretty harsh ride. May be going back to the Interceptor.
This beauty need a good set of oem handgaurds
Wish Royal enfield make a bear 350 as well for short small riders...
Orwell motorcycles . Are soon to be Enfield agents in Suffolk .
Founded in 1984?
@twowheeledparadox
It was started by Dave Bickers in the Sixties.
Ray took it over in 80s
Dave concentrated on his TV and film Stunt business.
@@davidforsdike4343 Sorry, I was just making a play on words with my comment. George Orwell, author of 1984.
we are all different aren't we, for me the colour frame bike is the best without the gold forks (gold forks are so yesterday)
Nice! What about rear suspension? Everyone criticizing the stiffness. How’d you like it?
Maybe I didn’t ride it long enough to notice.
evert thought about the IAM and taking the advanced test ?
Why so much smoke is coming out my 2018 thunderbird even doesn't have that bad condition
What's your opinion on rear suspension on bad patches and in general? Thank you
Why is there too much smoke from the exhaust?!
❤
laukiu kol gales uzsakyti :)
It was really smoking when you started it at 3 minutes. Can we know your height to be able to judge the feet on ground aspect? Thanks!
It’s because is that cold outside. Bike is not smoking inside as you can see.
I am 175cm 5’9. Mentioned it at the conclusions part.
@@tomboyabit Thanks for the quick reply, and sorry, I missed your height comment, but I can't see the bike running inside 🤔 I hope to try a Bear 650 next month when they reach dealers here in Spain. Enjoy the Montenegro trip!
Hi , thinking about maybe doing the "ride out' - I see that you have to sort flights/ transfers out yourself - have you got something sorted ? are you local to Cooperb ? I am , (Northampton ) so maybe the same flight would suit me too...(have found only one so far ,from Birmingham to Tivat that would work...)
Hey, I live in Essex. My nearest airport is Stansted. I will ask about the flight options.
Hi, ok I’ll see you there then - I have now booked my flights from Birmingham…looking forward to it …
I have booked the continental nd boom now I’m confused 😅
I like it and I’d like it better if it had 60 horsepower.
How tall are you ?
Off centre clock is putting my OCD in overdrive.
Same 😂😅 I just don’t look at it 😂😂
Hello. What is your height?
Why the speedometer is always blinking I don’t think thats okay.
Speedo is fine. The refresh rate clashes with her camera frame rate.
However please share the secret of the beautiful ❤ roads
very much not-information... coming from an Interceptor, what are the differences?
Türkiye den selamlar👋
What brand are your motorcycle heated gloves? Do you have a link please
These are Racer Gloves. Have them for at least five years.
My favourite is the white with the blue seat. Looks like it might only be available in certain countries. They all look good. I like black too, but this time, with this model, it just doesn't do it for me.
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I ❤ eggs
Could easily be mistaken for a T120
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You from the UK Yes ??? But you don't sound like a Pommy 🤔 What Nationality are You ??? Cheers from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍹🕺🏍
Почему он дымит так сильно?
I like the aesthetic of RE's but they need to learn how to make lighter bikes with more reasonable power numbers. This thing is almost 500 lbs with less than 50 hp.
2 hevy
They always produce a nice looking bike BUT how come they can't get more horsepower out of those engines it's the only thing that puts me off them😢
It´s a bit smokey...
Y does it smoke so much??
It’s that cold outside
Probably brand new and cold start. White smoke is usually just condensation
Water vapour
sometimes i think, i m to tall for motobike riding. 🥲