Triumph Thruxton RS VS Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 109

  • @markos1963
    @markos1963 4 года назад +60

    Buy a 650GT, upgrade with Ohlins suspension, S&S big bore kit, high lift cam, gas flow and a Power Commander. You will have a bike almost as fast as the Triumph as good if not better handling and still have thousands left over. It’s a no brainier for me. My GT is almost there mod wise

    • @daveinwla6360
      @daveinwla6360 4 года назад +8

      The satisfaction alone of doing the mods on the Conti would *tend* to convince me of that.
      BUT... how would the resale values compare?

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +6

      Awesome to hear from someone who is doing the mods!!!

    • @tombryan1
      @tombryan1 3 года назад +6

      You wont have thousands left over and you'll have a bike straining to not implode.

    • @shree397
      @shree397 3 года назад +2

      @@daveinwla6360 you don't sell something you built, thats kinda silly 😜 🤣

    • @daveinwla6360
      @daveinwla6360 3 года назад +1

      @@shree397 - But in order to keep building, some people have to sell off prior builds - after, of course, selling off their wives and children. :-)

  • @captainaverage721
    @captainaverage721 4 года назад +51

    Thruxton RS is a fantastic bike, but the RE is truer to the spirit of the original cafe racer

  • @stevefox8605
    @stevefox8605 4 года назад +12

    Sold my Thruxton, will be getting one of these, more character and better handling. Subscribed, like your content. Cheers 👍🏻

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Steve, good luck with the RE, ride safe, and enjoy!!!

  • @daveinwla6360
    @daveinwla6360 4 года назад +7

    A *major* difference between these two bikes is *ease of maintenance* , as exemplified by valve clearance adjustment -
    shims for the Thruxton, screw-n-jamnut for the Conti.

  • @daveinwla6360
    @daveinwla6360 4 года назад +8

    There are bike owners who get great satisfaction from modding their bikes, but don't want to risk screwing up a big investment.
    The Royal Enfield 650s are perfect for that segment, especially if they are going for the "look" of a café racer and not necessarily the performance of an expensive bike.

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +1

      Again a GREAT point Dave, its a good platform to tinkering and upgrading without risking $12k+ to do it haha

  • @michaelruatfelaralte84
    @michaelruatfelaralte84 4 года назад +17

    Lets be honest, if Thruxton is half the current price i will get one. RE is a cafe racer for middle class guy here in India....If the price is the same all RE fan Boys here will get the Thruxton lol. But RE is so cheap that all the Thruxton plus points will be disregarded for the price point alone. Lets put it this way ..Supermodel vs hottest chick in your block and you are just a regular guy

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +3

      That's actually a very accurate way to look at it haha...yeah if the Thruxton wasn't so expensive then it wouldn't be fair at all, Thruxton would win...but at the price difference...hahaha

    • @vigilant.
      @vigilant. 4 года назад +4

      @@AlexSimmons11cthruxton price in india - 20,000 dollers
      Gt conti price in india 4500 dollers

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +2

      @@vigilant. Wow...I didn't realize how expensive the Triumphs were there...

    • @kweeliso3601
      @kweeliso3601 4 года назад +1

      @@AlexSimmons11c and they are build in Thaïlande!!!

    • @ttflollypop85
      @ttflollypop85 Год назад +1

      😂 I'll definitely pick the hottest chick in my locality ❤

  • @dgratale
    @dgratale 4 года назад +10

    Alex, here is a tougher request: Compare and contrast the Triumph Thruxton 900 with the Continental GT. Currently you can buy lightly used 900s for around the same or slightly less than a new Cont. GT. Thus, is a realistic consideration for someone looking for a RETRO cafe racer (at least in the US as other markets may have different values for these bikes). Whereas, the Thruxton 1200 and the Kawi Z900 RS Cafe are modern bikes in retro guise.

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +3

      Absolutely an important comparison to do, and I will do it soon! It's a much closer match! Also have a W800 cafe vs Conti GT comparison coming out next couple days since that is also a more fair matchup.

    • @brookcampbell2940
      @brookcampbell2940 4 года назад

      I'm waiting until this Covid stuff is over to rents aTriumph modern classic. A place here in Orlando, Fl does rent the 865cc Thruxton 900 for your pleasure. I will do my own side by side test. I'm told the 900s with the 360 degree crank run more like my old 69' Triumph (a real British bike, not made in Thailand) and the R.E. 650s spin up faster. I already have the S&S Cam installed with other goodies, just waiting to decide if I go with a750 Big Bore kit or the 865 kit. I will have S&S Port and Polish the head with there service to press in the new barrel selves (no boring necessary guys. Should be fun!

  • @recoveringsoul9174
    @recoveringsoul9174 3 года назад +3

    After 2 ,3 years #re will come up wid more grt upgrades,as dey are doing far more better dn previous ..thnx re

  • @luisloya1120
    @luisloya1120 2 года назад +4

    I'm buying a Continental GT & Interceptor 650. The best of both worlds plus I'll have $5000 in the bank instead of buying a Thruxton.👍

  • @Keshy.
    @Keshy. 4 года назад +2

    Alex, Much thanks for doing this. You also mentioned my name.....yipee.
    Really appreciate. Surely you getting million plus views on this one. Wish you luck, Alex.
    I am heading to India in few months and had been looking at available bikes. Both RE GT and Thruxton were on the list. I was definitely having issues justify 5 times the price.

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +1

      It's a sweet bike but so hard to justify that price difference!

  • @rishabhtripathi3490
    @rishabhtripathi3490 4 года назад +2

    Once again, Alex! Great great review! Thanks!

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +1

      As always Rishabh thanks for watching and the support!

  • @pikebobstar2033
    @pikebobstar2033 4 года назад +4

    Mickey would win every time. Continental. Excellent VFM and fun fun fun. Good job👍

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад

      Hahaha damn right Mickey would win! Thanks Pike!

  • @andrewhannam.
    @andrewhannam. 4 года назад +6

    If I wanted a water cooled Thruxton I would buy the Z900rs.....

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад

      Well said hahaha...I'd go with an XSR900

  • @sathishrao7926
    @sathishrao7926 4 года назад +5

    In India, we get 5 Contis for one Thruxton RS !
    Anyway, does “Cafe Racing” ( racing from one Cafe to another ) exist anywhere in the world today ? If not, what’s the practical use of such a Cafe Racer with 100+ HP since it can’t be used for touring and on tracks ?
    Heard that sales RE’s Twins are more than sales of “ALL” Triumphs in the last 3 months ! Are overpriced Triumphs getting their fair share of ‘punishment’ ?

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +2

      The actual old "cafe racing" from cafe to cafe doesn't really exist anymore (I'm sure they still do it somewhere haha), but here in the U.S. there are whole race clubs and organizations for "cafe" class races on tracks, so it is popular here to race retro motorcycles on tracks. The Thruxton cup series is a good exanple.

    • @brookcampbell2940
      @brookcampbell2940 4 года назад

      Yes it does. The Ace Cafe is here in Orlando, FL and guys and gals race to and from all of the bars and coffee shops around downtown Orlando. This is no where near the part of town where that mouse lives.

    • @stevedix6656
      @stevedix6656 4 года назад

      Sadly the speed restrictions and traffic on the North circular put an end to that , the true and original home of cafe racing by the ton up teds of the 50`s/60`s from the Ace cafe London , once a place of Goldies , TR650`s , speed twins and all the other Brit Iron you care to think of

    • @rodasangma575
      @rodasangma575 3 года назад

      You need to have a passion to ride a retro bike. Cafe racing is an embodiment of old school motorcycling and not all about just racing from a cafe to another one. And yeah every bike is designed to fulfil maybe not your kind of ride but others will look for it. And that's obvious.

  • @Uvwxyz-f2i
    @Uvwxyz-f2i 2 года назад +2

    Royal Enfield should launch like a gt 1000cc + cafe racer and dominate the segment

    • @DarthVader-ei3ju
      @DarthVader-ei3ju Год назад

      Royal enfield ke pass itna paisa nhi ki vo R&D me daal sake

    • @Uvwxyz-f2i
      @Uvwxyz-f2i Год назад +1

      @@DarthVader-ei3ju Royal Enfield has that kind of money and ever heard of eicher motors

    • @DarthVader-ei3ju
      @DarthVader-ei3ju Год назад

      @@Uvwxyz-f2i yeah, with a total assets worth 1.6 billion dollars it's a small company. Parent company of Triumph is worth 5.6 billion dollars not talking about the giants like Harley sitting at 7.3 billion dollars even after making loss. Moreover to make good bikes one need strong R&D which RE don't have. If it wasn't the GT 250(fastest 250) they wouldn't have managed to pull of this bike (earning the title of being one of the slowest 650). Anyone who can handle the power will add 2k more and go for a trident 660 or a second hand Thruxton 900 instead of gt 650

  • @expandingknowledge8269
    @expandingknowledge8269 Год назад +1

    Love the power and look of the Thruxton. Having said that, I love the simplicity and overall look of my Continental GT even more. Royal Enfield has given it's owners a raw template to work with, and make their own. I plan on keeping my GT, bone stock and keeping the maintenance up, so it will perform as it should years from now. Can't really beat the look of the Royal Enfield Continental GT-650, as a perfect example of a old time Cafe Racer. Pound for pound, a better deal. CHEERS ALEX! 🏁🏁

  • @brookcampbell2940
    @brookcampbell2940 4 года назад +4

    How fast can you go on public roads? Conti GT 650 with full S&S Kit and upgraded Suspension plus an Interceptor 650 with Knobby Tyres and hi-Side pipes for same price! The RE Gt looks the part and sounds everybit as knarley if not better then the Thruxton. I test rode a 2019 Thruxton R before buying my GT on July 2 2019 (happy anniversary). It was awesome, but not that awesome.

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +2

      It's awesome for sure but you're right, there is only so fast you can go on the street, and the Enfield 650s will break every speed limit I've seen so...

  • @frederickwoods5943
    @frederickwoods5943 4 года назад +2

    As the owner of two 2012 Triumphs; a Bonneville SE and Thruxton 900 (and recently bought a 2020 INT650), my 67/68hp Triumphs at $7,500 apiece would be a fairer comparison but in the 8 years things have changed. The INT650 is like a Triumph clone imo.

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +3

      It reminds me a lot of what the Bonneville line was like back when I sold them 2008-2011, that kind of value-for-money sweet spot. I love the Bonneville line don't get me wrong, I just think Triumph has reached a little too far with pricing in recent years!

    • @frederickwoods5943
      @frederickwoods5943 4 года назад +2

      @@AlexSimmons11c I totally agree. Hoping Royal Enfield doesn't price themselves out of the market.

  • @Log-On-Line
    @Log-On-Line 2 года назад +1

    if i had the money to buy the thruxton i wouldnt, i would buy the sport 1000 i love the sport 1000 its my favorite bike but i dont have that money and the gt 650 is the best next thing to me its extremely customizable and just looks and sounds great

  • @wetzel1628
    @wetzel1628 3 года назад +1

    The royal enfield is a very pretty looking bike, but I have a hard time justifying those performance numbers. In the states at least, they don’t compare well to much of anything on the road in that department. You can buy a used triumph in great condition for even cheaper with more performance and arguably a better fit and finish. I bought a 2014 bonneville t100 with 7,000 miles for just $5,000 last autumn and I’m glad I did. Even if you’re all about the cafe racer look you can get a thruxton 900 in a similar price range. I don’t know if these things are easy to come by in India but in the US it’s not that hard to find them. I think I’m going to save for that thruxton RS next because I’m absolutely in love with how it looks and it has enough performance where I can even chase my friends on sport bikes! The conti looks quite gorgeous, but those performance numbers just don’t cut it, it might be really good in India but not here. To each their own I guess though

    • @theboyisso6960
      @theboyisso6960 2 года назад

      You’ll never push the bike to its limit anyway

  • @wallingnaga6563
    @wallingnaga6563 4 года назад +3

    Getting the GT650 ❤️❤️

  • @stevem931
    @stevem931 3 года назад +1

    So,basically Thruxton is super expensive while RE created an awesome affordable bike? Also, Alex, next time actually ride the motorcycle please?

  • @omkarreddy1682
    @omkarreddy1682 4 года назад +2

    could you check that the fairing of thruxton can fit for re continental gt 650.

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +1

      I will see if I can find info on it, but I know RE actually makes a fly screen fairing for the Conti as well, I have seen it on a few bikes and it isn't bad

    • @omkarreddy1682
      @omkarreddy1682 4 года назад +1

      @@AlexSimmons11c I have seen thruxton with the fairing it looks outstanding where as with the re conti's flyscreen it looks good...I have one suggestion, that is you have conti.. And buy one fairing only from triumph and fix it to re.. Then will amaze with the bike..

  • @Rayden228
    @Rayden228 4 года назад +2

    Hey man, good review. Can you throw some light on how much juice can we extract from the RE Conti GT (by tuning it just enough with no risk to the engine) as I can see you're a proud owner. In India, this one's a great buy. My concern is that I am seriously getting inclined towards taking a plunge buying this cafe racer and then tuning it. Right now, I own a Daytona 675R which is a complete different machine but the downside to that is I don't get to ride it daily. I need something that can be used more often than not and with a good kick in the butt power if that's possible. Ergonomics wise this fits my bill. If a power upgrade is possible on this one, and how much, I can look to sell my Daytona and get this more affordable and hopefully exciting racer. Any thoughts/advice?

    • @stevedix6656
      @stevedix6656 4 года назад +3

      Look up SandS big bore kits , plus YSS do both front and rear suspension up grades avaible through WEMOTO , also Hitchcocks do some bits as well , happy hunting

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +2

      Hey Aman! I have not done any power upgrades myself as I find it plenty for the style of riding I use mine for, but that being said people keep suggesting the S&S big bore kits to squeeze more out of it. I can't vouch for the reliability after squeezing more out of it, since I have NOT done so, but that seems to be the most suggested route to go.
      You can also go the route of exhaust and fuel tuning, though this will likely only get you a few more HP on average. I've just been riding mine for all it is worth and being happy with that haha.

    • @Rayden228
      @Rayden228 4 года назад

      @@AlexSimmons11c that sounds sweet. Thanks for the reply! Next up I should be hitting the showroom for a test run soon. On paper, the power's not something to boast about but as u said it's pretty good for a daily run and I would take your word for that. Only if it can get u in and out of trouble quickly 😉

  • @boredloner2609
    @boredloner2609 2 года назад

    Royal Enfield should just modernize their bikes. They can become a top brand worldwide, hands down.

  • @clavinrx
    @clavinrx 4 года назад +2

    Tomorrow's content Bugatti Veyron vs polo gt tsi

  • @theboyisso6960
    @theboyisso6960 2 года назад +1

    If anything Triumph copied RE because RE first created the continental GT cafe racer around 1960s. Triumph made its cafe racer much later.

    • @DarthVader-ei3ju
      @DarthVader-ei3ju Год назад

      and made it much better

    • @guts____
      @guts____ 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@DarthVader-ei3ju twice the price lol

    • @DarthVader-ei3ju
      @DarthVader-ei3ju 10 месяцев назад

      Royal Enfield didn't come up with the concept of Cafe Racer

    • @DarthVader-ei3ju
      @DarthVader-ei3ju 10 месяцев назад

      @@guts____ Twice The performance lol

    • @shremich4583
      @shremich4583 2 месяца назад

      short history:
      - The Ace Cafe is historically a notable venue in motorcycle culture. The original cafe opened in 1938 and closed in 1969.
      - ton-up boys, ton = 100 mph
      - Triumph Bonneville, 1959, 650 ccm, 50 ps, 120 mph (ton+)
      - RE Continental GT 1966, 250 ccm, 20 hp (no ton)

  • @ArtwithAbhi
    @ArtwithAbhi 4 года назад +1

    But Ducati sport 1000 classic is real Cafe racer... Looks awesome in tron legacy movie

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +1

      Absolutely the Ducati is a killer looking bike, and I'm sure it performs like a dream! I have not added it to the comparisons because I have not been able to get my hands on one here.

    • @ArtwithAbhi
      @ArtwithAbhi 4 года назад

      @@AlexSimmons11c yes bro
      After I see that movie I have become a fan of Cafe racer
      But when a Cafe bike is more old school it looks more legendary

  • @261piyushranjan
    @261piyushranjan 3 года назад

    Yeah you can read the brochure, good job, but can we please get a ride review...

  • @highplainshollarhomestead3188
    @highplainshollarhomestead3188 3 года назад +1

    If theyd put the GTs 650 in the Himilayan....its buy it. Its too underpowered for my needs currently.

  • @recoveringsoul9174
    @recoveringsoul9174 3 года назад +2

    Gt650 Is awesome...

  • @laxmikarbuddy5563
    @laxmikarbuddy5563 4 года назад +1

    do Triumph sell theirs accessories to who don't have Triumph bikes

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад

      Absolutely, you can buy whatever Triumph stuff you want whether you own a Triumph or not

  • @edwinmoses335
    @edwinmoses335 3 года назад +1

    RE makes more sense 👍🏽

  • @anjolapresca
    @anjolapresca 4 месяца назад

    How about comparing the Interceptor 650 and Triumph Speed Twin 900?

  • @stevedix6656
    @stevedix6656 4 года назад +2

    Hi Alex , liking the reviews ect , Although I don't currently own an RE , had several in the past including the original connie , I've been looking at the current 650 range with interest and working out how to add one to my current collection of bikes . This Thruxton vs GT comparison is good but I think it might be interesting for many if you took angle on this , here in the uk the RE 650 range is again around £5600 to £6500 with most of the Bonneville range being £9k upwards . This in consideration why not do a spiel on the difference between the RE & triumph but given the price difference there are upgrade options for the RE by S&S for the engine , plus the suspension up grades which would set you back £2k , this would bring the RE to an 865cc bike with i believe 40% more grunt & far better springy bits for still less than a stock 900 triumph street cup , that would be my long term goal , keep up the good work
    Steve Dix

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад

      Excellent point Steve! You can buy a RE 650, dump $2-3k worth of upgrades into it, and still be under the price of a new 900 Bonne haha...I hesitate to make suggestions like that only because I don't like making recommendations to my audience on things I have not personally tried, so am not sure from my own experience how it will go, but it is a VERY good point and even further tips the scale towards the 650 twins.
      I miss the days when I could buy a fuel injected 900 Bonneville here in the states for $7400 brand new haha...

  • @brookcampbell2940
    @brookcampbell2940 4 года назад

    Alex, I have the 2019 GT 650 and doing it with full S&S parts and Ohlins. Regarding the "rider triangle" between the GT650 and Thruxton RS, are they similar or is one more comfortable. You are about my height and weight (5'9",175lbs.). My reason for asking, I'm getting a new bike when the 2021s come out. Can't decide on the Thruxton RS or Speed Twin. I'm keeping the GT650 for friends to ride so they can get the cage racer virus. I can do all of the S&S work and but the Speed Twin for the price of the RS. However there is something about that RS in Jet Black I cant stop thinking about. If the Speed Twin came with better suspension it would make my decision easier.

  • @nagrajkankonkar
    @nagrajkankonkar 9 месяцев назад

    Who copied whose design? Which is the og bike?

    • @rainy6563
      @rainy6563 5 месяцев назад

      Stupid comment

  • @radharoshini
    @radharoshini 4 года назад +2

    Where are u from bro ?
    I am from india

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад +3

      I am in the U.S., originally from Florida and currently residing in Tennessee.

    • @radharoshini
      @radharoshini 4 года назад

      @@AlexSimmons11c ok bro
      Big fan bro

  • @ZFlyingVLover
    @ZFlyingVLover 3 года назад

    Wanna increase your chances of staying alive and in one piece buy a Royal enfield. Wanna get the bullet bike version of the cafe racer and vastly increase your chances of not making it home alive then buy the thruxton.

  • @vibhs19851
    @vibhs19851 4 года назад +1

    At the given price of thruxton rs i will buy an inline 4 bike better Bhp and features too

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад

      Or something like an XSR900 even haha

    • @vibhs19851
      @vibhs19851 4 года назад

      Alex Simmons naaa not naked i want full faired bike

  • @rahulshaji3360
    @rahulshaji3360 4 года назад +2

    Royal Enfield is half price of trimph

  • @1001Balance
    @1001Balance 6 месяцев назад

    Why compare a bmw to a subaru?

  • @vikashgamer9671
    @vikashgamer9671 Год назад +1

    I have continental gt 650

  • @aruns1403
    @aruns1403 3 месяца назад +1

    R e ❤️💥

  • @nabilrahman8465
    @nabilrahman8465 4 года назад +3

    Haha what a comparison.. 🤣😂 And also does Triumph has almost twice the cc. 😅 🐇 🦁

    • @AlexSimmons11c
      @AlexSimmons11c  4 года назад

      Yep it sure does hahaha

    • @BroZedd
      @BroZedd 4 года назад

      And more than twice the price

  • @xavihernandes8262
    @xavihernandes8262 Год назад

    Compare continental gt 650 vs triumph scrambler 900