I compared 5 Beautiful bikes you could ride EVERY DAY!
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
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Comparing Kawasaki Z650RS, the Yamaha XSR700, the Triumph Trident 660, the Honda CB650R and the Royal Enfield INT650 on specifications, exhaust notes, availability and prices of the across US, UK, India & Australia in this video.
#z650rs #xsr700 #CB650R #Trident660 #Interceptor650 #riderxp
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Chapters:
Why Ride? : (0:00)
Middleweight Retro bikes: (0:21)
Exhaust Notes : (2:20)
Performance : (05:43)
Going Fast! : (06:58)
Standing Tall: (07:38)
Watching Weight: (08:18)
Long Rides : (09:08)
Suspension & Wheels : (09:22)
Stopping Power : (10::20)
Rider Aids : (10:51)
Money Matters : (11:26)
More Options : (12:40)
More Music : (13:10)
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I loved when he mentioned "give yourself the permission to be happy to do what it gets to get that motorcycle you've been watching videos about" at 12.32
Thank you for the kind words. And that comment is my favorite part of video as well. Often times we start putting our own happiness on stand by and prioritizing other things and forgetting that being happy makes us a better person. So if getting that motorcycle that we’ve always wanted makes us happy, it is absolutely worth it to do whatever it takes.
The stock RE sounds oh so good to my ears
Gosh! Never found so much satisfaction watching a motorcycling video. Perfect amount of everything except maybe passion. It exudes loads and loads of passion.
Cheers bro from India.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the appreciation, it means a lot to me.
If it were based on exhaust notes only the Honda would win hands down. Based on looks......got to be honest the Kawasaki in my opinion looks brilliant.
Yeah the Kawasaki is drop dead gorgeous. Especially, the 50th Anniversary edition. That candy brown 2 tone color scheme is pure vintage motorcycle eye-candy!!
Aw man! I did not like the Honda at all. It sounded so whiny!
The Royal Enfield sounded the best from factory.
It sounds too much like a street bike... Kawasaki looks and sounds better
I love the sound of that Honda, it feels like something from the future and matches the headlight.
Really great video 👍 straight to the point, honest AF and touched on every relevant point. Even the bonus extra bikes at the end of the vid. Well done man, thanks for the upload - very good work 10/10
Thank you very much. Your support & appreciation means a lot to me and makes all the effort in research & editing a 100% worth it.
What an amazing vid. Great job! 💯🤙
Impressive! Loved that last part on taking plunge and never look back. Great comparison too. Thumbs up!
Thanks man!
I was a Kawasaki owner many years ago. When I was looking for a new bike many years later, I saw a photo of the Z650rs and purchased one. Didn't look anywhere else. Don't regret it either, does what I want and suits my smaller height
Great video,just started looking into this kind of bike.A lot of good info in this video,thanks!
Thank you! I’m glad it helped.
Great ,informative video ...with some clever humor added...
Thank you!
Good video mate. I am in the UK and the Z650RS is here. The bike looks really cool when seen with the naked eye. The gold wheels work because the tank has a gold line in paint, which surprised me. It looks better in the flesh than on screen. Mind you, the Triumph is really nice too.
Thanks for the appreciation. I'm glad Kawasaki has delivered on the promise. I hope it does better than the initial perceptions about it's success. The Trident is also a great choice; I came very close to buying one until I realized it was sold out in the US! Cheers mate!
Great video! Super informative.
Thanks!
Great review, thank you for your time you put into this.
Glad it was helpful! The appreciation & support makes the effort worth it. More content coming soon. Thanks!
really good video there. I have the 2022 Trident 660 in the garage with black Zard exhaust, Corbin seat, evotech levers and rad guard, etc. Also a KZ900B that is pretty mint. I love that side by side these 2 bikes still have a lot of the same ergonomics and mechanical traits although 47 years apart, I can still ride by my experience.
Thank you. The Trident is a good choice! I recently test rode the Trident 660; it's got quite a peppy character without egging you to be a hooligan like the XSR700 does. What I love is the plethora of options available in the market in the 650cc class with twins and triples with a lot of usable power to enjoy motorcycling relatively safely which is harder to say for full sized siblings.
One of most underrated channels out there in RUclips. Thanks for the exhaust note comparison.. Keep going.
Thanks for the kind words.
The Kawasaki Z650RS has a 160/60/17 rear tyre and not a 180 as erroneously mentioned in the video. @tg Thank you for identifying and calling it out. Truly grateful to the audience for keeping me on my toes. Apologies for the oversight.
Nice surprise to find this channel!
Great comparative!
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Nice sounds. I definitely lean towards the Honda, but the Royal Enfield has a nice Raspy growl to it as well. Triumph is really sweet too but that 4 popping Honda is straight up epic, and the power output of the configuration is hard to overlook. I have always been drawn to the inline fours ever since I started riding street bikes back in the early 80's. It's only recently that people started complaining about the Four being "too smooth"😂😂😂. That used to be a huge bonus! Twins from the 70s would have your hands going numb after 10 minutes, and I could ride a four all damn day. Back in the day, we wouldn't think of pulling road trips all over the US. Many times I've done 800-1000 miles in a day when we were needing to get some distance under the belt. Back in 1985 I drove a Honda CB550SC Nighthawk. Even with the reduced displacement, I could rack up the mileage without issues because of the four popper and shaft drive. That little nighthawk was potent too. I remember surprising many 750s, and when the Ninja 600 was released, I'd eat them up in a straight line. I actually used to get a big kick out of that one. There were tons of the Ninja 600s sold, it was a four cylinder engine and really fast for it's time, but they were totally unaware of what Honda had in the 550 Nighthawk and I'd destroy them right off the line. Funny thing was, that nighthawk 550 was faster to 100 mph than the nighthawk 650, and the nighthawk S, 700cc. Now that Nighthawk S would reel me in by about 90-100 mph but it would piss off some folks with bigger more expensive motorcycles 😂😂😂. Every time I'd dust a Ninja 600 rider they were so surprised that they looked like they were going to cry. I don't know what they did with that little 550, but it was a powerhouse!!
Excellently produced video!
Thank you
Great and highly informative comparison video mate. Thanks for this. Keep it up!
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Thanks for putting this video together! I sat on the Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe and it feel like a great fit! I need to start smaller though, so the Z650 or Z400 are on my radar. All the bikes you reviewed are great bikes. So much goodness to chose from!
I’m glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for the kind words. And yes,I those two are great. I have a comparison video for those as well on the channel. You might enjoy those as well.
Loving bikes since the day I was born... Exactly dude! Great video! Covering technical details but also... the most important aspect of our hobby... the feel of riding the freakin' bike itself! Awesome job! I'm leaning towards the XSR but the Trident is also something else! Not to say that the CBR or the Interceptor are not special... It's always good to have different, good options! Now with the coming of the Chinese bikes the competition in the category has exploded!
Thanks for the kind words. My personal favorite among these is the XSR700 because of the looks, simplicity and mad torque. If you can, I'd recommend test riding your top 3 before you finalize. I like the options the Chinese manufacturers are bringing to the table, more competition is beneficial to the consumer. But I am cautious about their reliability since there isn't enough data available about them yet.
What an excellent video! I really liked the exhaust note comparison with the spectrum analyzer superimposed on it. I especially liked your closing dissertation on happiness and motorcycles. I couldn't agree more with your philosophy. If you are ever in Vernon, B.C. lunch is on me! I look forward to meeting you, change you from stranger to friend, and talk motorcycles!!!
This is such a beautiful note. Thank you for appreciating all the work it took to put the video together. Few months after I posted this video, I did listen to my heart and got the bigger brother of the XSR700; the XSR900. Next video is going to be about that; you might enjoy it. Love the offer to buy me lunch, I’ve never been to Canada but food, motorcycles and making a new friend is sufficient motivation to plan a trip. Let’s stay in touch. Take care, ride safe. - Faraz
@@RiderXp Thanks for your warm response to my earlier comment. Further to your impression of the Royal Enfield INT: I was fortunate this past June to have ridden the Royal Enfield line of bikes at the Kelowna, BC demo tour. My present bike is a pristine 1982 Yamaha Seca 750 - the RE 650 Interceptor was a pleasant surprise for me as well. Could be my next acquisition. I'm now 73, aging at the same rate as everyone else, but as long as I can walk I WILL ride!!
@@nedwillis6702 Reading and responding to comments from fellow motorcycle lovers is an absolute pleasure. About the Royal Enfield, I continue to have the same impression about it except now I have another datapoint from the friend I mentioned in the video. He has sold his INT650 primarily because he was looking for a bike more appropriate for long distance touring. He also did mention that the bike continues to have some typical RE quirks like a not so user friendly design of the battery housing. It may be a nit pick since we've all gotten spoilt with Japanese engineering. I'm pretty sure that with your experience, you would love it too. I don't know a lot about the Yamaha Sec 750, that's definitely something I'll read up on. It's inspiring that you're riding in your 70s, I've met a few others (believe it or not, on sport bikes that I wouldn't dare to mess around with) and it always inspires me to follow the same path. Cheers!
Lovely vid. Really wish you also compared dynos
Thank you. I like your suggestion. At some point in future I do intend to add a lot more to these comparisons. It will take a while before I can get the kind of resources that Automotive Media houses have built over decades. I appreciate your support.
Good review sir. Thank you!
I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Great Video! Still undecided. Motorcycles have become difficult to find brand new.
Thanks! and yes, several factors across the world are making them difficult to find at a fair price. Have you at least narrowed it down to top 2-3?
top notch research. invaluable content. a rare content that considers viewers from different parts of the world
Thank you very much for the appreciation & support. More content coming soon.
I can live with the sound of the stock Kawasaki Z 650 RS. Classic 180 deg. Parallel twinn thrum.
great vid! I agree that the RE is faster that what it says on paper. I had the Conti for a while and road it fast enough to the point where people were surprised that an RE could run that fast. its stable at highway speeds too and i think the weight has a lot to do with it. Anyway, i've moved on to teh z900rs cafe now and love it. On that note, I think the z650rs is a looker too but the features that the trident comes with plus a triple cyl note to boot is hard to beat.
Thanks for watching! Another interesting RE video coming soon !
Hi! I'm currently undecided wether to go for the RE Continental GT or the Yamaha XSR 700. What I'm looking for is a bike that's really fun to ride and those two are my top choices.
My main concern is that since it will be my first bike ever I've heard that the CP2 from Yamaha is not for begginers, but I'm also concern that if I buy the RE I get bored of the lack of power very soon and want to buy a more powerful bike in the 650cc category
Could you give me your honest opinion? I'm more inclined for the RE btw
Great video man! I've had a Kawasaki KZ200, ER6-F, Suzuki SV1000, Yamaha MT-01 and Yamaha R1 crossplane 2015.... and now I live in Japan, I am looking at the Royal Enfield Interceptor of all things! Japan has quite slow roads and I suspect the Interceptor would be good with a nice exhaust, just burbling around for fun. It comes down to that or the XSR700 which are everywhere in Japan. Both bikes have the 270 crank, so clearly engine character is high on the list for me (my ER6F was yuck in that regard, but a good bike regardless!).
Thing is, I don't want to get stuck with punctures on the Enfield or stuck with bad parts supply (tho I can work on it myself), no problem. Whereas the Yamaha would probably never need anything except oil and being Japanese in Japan, it's easy to own and easy to sell. I'm also 5ft 7.5", so that will probably make the Yamaha a slight struggle to move around. Then there is the issue of the low power on the Enfield, although the strong torque and a good 2 into 1 full exhaust system to eliminate the cats sheds over 10kg and gains very good power (6 to 7 HP).
You are spot on with the head vs. heart issue. My head says the XSR because it's probably superior in every way to the Enfield. But the XSR looks like a rolling piece of computer generated design, without a round headlight stuck onto it. Not a totally bad thing - I like that it's engine is almost perfect in every way and the bike is so light. But the Enfield is something more beautiful and timeless. It still has it's roots in very early motorcycling, where things were drawn on paper. Yet, it's brand new and has EFI, ABS and doesn't need to be restored!
Overall, how would you rate the Enfield for the bombing around slowly and occasional rides out to the mountains? It seems like both bikes could do it great, but for sure the XSR has a lot more speed and power thrill behind it for the sheer giggles. The smooth inline fours don't interest me one bit!
Thanks for watching the video. I think the Enfield has a lot of character especially for bombing around town. For riding out to the mountain, both the Enfield and the XSR are pretty comparable until you upgrade the suspension (for better feel during corners). I'm with you on the inline 4. I have a ZX6R but it's track only. I've now test ridden the XSR700 and absolutely love it for street riding. It is exactly what I'm looking for. My American friends call it a 'hoot to ride" and I think that's the perfect description. So I may be a bit biased, but I would vote for the XSR because you'd avoid the inconvenience that comes with a tubed tire and more power on tap is always appreciated and the high toque coupled with it's geometry makes it a wheelie happy torque monster. It's kind of like a bigger brother of a KTM Duke 390, only slightly more premium, better power delivery and way cooler looks! Just my two (ahem, maybe more than two) cents!
You have just downloaded the contents of my head - I was here up untill a week ago. After a trip to the Motorcycle live show in Birmingham I chose a 2022 XSR700 in dynamic white with next to no miles on and a huge saving off list (which I spent on goodies). Though the weather in UK December '23 is awful and I've not even ridden the bike, I know I made the right choice. Good luck with your search!
great advise. love it!
Thanks!
I'm a new subscriber and this is the 3rd or 4th video I've watched. I definitely learned one thing thanks to these videos ... I like stock exhausts much better than Akrapovic.
I'm glad you found the videos helpful. Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it.
I love your sound comparisons. No one else does that from my experience. Great work. I've never had a regret with any motorcycle. Maybe I'm not very choosy. Or maybe I just love two wheels so much it does not matter. If I really had to choose a disappointment, it would be a 90's model Suzuki DR200SE. I bought it used for a couple thousand dollars US. It was kind of slow and the seat was good for about 45 minutes in the saddle before you wanted a break. It was still fun to ride and very practical. But I hear ya, If you could have only one . . . My favorite middle weight was a 1982 Kawazaki GPz 550. Awesome motorcycle. I've never ridden a modern motorcycle 🙂
I’m the same way, I’ve never ridden a motorcycle that i haven’t enjoyed. Thank you for the kind words, please share the videos with others who might enjoy it. Cheers!
I was considering the xsr7 because it was a cheaper option and I really miss riding but good points were made and to follow my heart I’ll hold out for the z900rs ❤
Best review ever!✌
Thanks
Great video, I went with the trident, as it ticked nearly all the boxes, even though I think the z650rs looks the best but sounds the worst.
Thanks! Great choice, i’ve been really enticed but the Trident is sold out in FL
great review! 400cc category, next perhaps? cheers 🥂
Yes, once i complete the middleweight comparison series, 300-400 is the next where I also happen to have extensive experience and insights from multiple countries. Thanks for watching and supporting.
Very nice review
Thanks
Love the way you present bikes ❤️ grat job keep up
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the appreciation. Cheers!
@@RiderXp oh yeah, it was a great experience however I see that you didn't mention one chinese that I think is a good bike the Voge 500AC. It is a bit less power than those, but I would be glad if you can make a video on it or any other chinese bike
Honestly the Yamaha sounds a lot better irl.
But looks and sound in this video, definitely goes to the Honda. That’s a beautiful bike 😍
The exhaust note, I've know what to do, straight pipes are the way to go.
haha! Yeah i love that, cops around here aren’t a fan if that idea though 😀
You just found your man........
I love the Kawasaki. Including the exhaust note. 👍💚💚💚💚💚
Hey/ I'm glad you liked it. Thank you supporting the channel. More retro comparisons coming up.
@@RiderXp Thanks brother. I will explain my reason for liking the exhaust note. It reminds me more of the classic inline ripping sound.
Nothing against VTwin rumble 👍
@@heithwatkins 👍🏼
I keep coming back for 3:55 - 4:15 at least once per week as i plan on buying my first bike.
That's awesome! I had a CBR650F for a while and I had a CS racing exhaust on it.. There's still a video of that exhaust in a tunnel on the channel. In my opinion, for street riding the CB650R is the perfect bike ! Good luck! Do post videos once you get yours!
Starts video by saying buying a motorcycle is an emotional decision more so than a rational one based on specs and numbers. Proceeds to make a 13 min comparison video breaking down the specs and numbers of various bikes! 😄
Haha! That's the point, convince the practical head that in the end, the heart is right ;)
Brilliant honest review...thank you
I'm glad you liked it. Please share with others and help me reach more people. Thank you so much for your support!
Excellent focused comparison. Was keen on an Interceptor bit thought it was missing some power. have settled on a 2022 Dynamic white XSR700 with next to no miles on it and with a large discount. you appear to have a soft spot for these too?
great comparison that reinforces to me that I made the right choice.
Thank you! I do have a soft spot for the XSR aesthetic & ended up getting the XSR 900 about a year ago. You may enjoy the video I made about that: ruclips.net/video/gjbTXZd7_9A/видео.htmlsi=sFeWQXy2OD4CpbsN
I did enjoy it very much and left a comment.
That’s great! Thank you for the support.
The Kawasaki looks the best but the Honda stock sounds pretty damn good, i wish they'd make the Honda look like an 85' Nighthawk cb700 I'd have to go out and buy one for sure if that was the case!!!!
Nice vid. In India the price difference is too much between RE Int 650 and other 650s. Will change when Triumph starts manufacturing locally in collaboration with Bajaj.
I have seen so many videos as I contemplate on my next bike.. yours stands out for the way you have presented. Hope you can make one for the next 900 cc bracket .. Kawasaki Z900 RS, Yamaha XSR900, etc. Thanks
Thanks for the appreciation. I’m actually pretty happy the RE is finally making good bikes. Triumph-Bajaj partnership is a great step but it could take some time before we actually get to see the price drop. My next comparison series would be small segment bikes because i would really like to share how cool those bikes are as well.
i love my XSR700 have it for almost a year and it's without doubt one of the best gift i could give to myself... now i'm thinking about changing the exhaust and i'm between the Akrapovic and the Mivv Black that looks more or less the same it's a though decision😅!
Zard! Absolute Blast!
That's how a vid on bike comparison should be made
Thanks!
really good video that would've been a great one if the Queen of Retros would've mentioned, the Kawasaki W800
Thanks for the kind words. I do like the W800 but realized that availability is really limited to a few countries.
How fast can you hurl yourself towards afterlife.... that's an important criteria!
Im a triumph guy but that royal enfield would be my pic. Those interceptors are awesome! Plus s&s makes a 900cc big bore kit and its price is excellent
Lovely stuff. Thoroughly enjoyed that. Any reason I shouldn't but an Z650RS if that's the way my heart and head are leaning?
No reason whatsoever to not listen to your heart! Kawasaki’s 650 engine has been bulletproof for more than a decade now, that should convince the head as well.
@@RiderXpwhat about ground clearance? For Indian conditions…would it be an issue?
I don’t think Indian conditions are as bad as they used to be, as long as you’re not planning to take it offroad, you should be fine
@@RiderXp Ah, spoken like a man who hasn’t had to contend with the lunar landscape that passes for Bangalore “roads”.. 😊
Haha! I like to keep only the fond memories! 😀
one of the best comparo's I've seen, and I've seen a LOT of them
Thanks bud! means a lot! Working on more. Please stay tuned.
You should had include the sv650, looks retro
I had already covered that in my standard naked comparison but I agree that could fit in here as well.
Well Said.
Best motarcycle channel
Hi love your video, I'm looking to buy my first bikes, I'm 56 years old and I'm very tall 6,5, so the leg position is very important. Do you any advice for me. Thank you
Thanks for watching, i’m glad you loved it. For your height, I would imagine the XSR700 would feel the least cramped among these and could work as a good first bike. You could also consider low to mid capacity adventure tourers since they tend to be a bit taller. You might want to watch my other videos about sports and adventure tourers. Once have a few bikes shortlisted, try and hop on to those at a dealership before you make the final decision. Good Luck! Happy New Year !
I dig the Kawasaki throwback Green/Gold but the triumph really has me pretty much sold. I was initially looking at a Guzzi V7III but triumph has a lot more things for personally I like.
Absolutely, i love the overall Triumph Trident 660 package and the pricing is surprisingly good
@@RiderXp exactly! I’ve been out of riding for 11yrs and want to get back in. I’m not a sport bike type of guy and more into cruisers and cafe racers and the trident looks in between sport and heritage style.
4500kms on my trident and it's safe to say it's the best mid range bike on the market. I work at a bike workshop, rode all, and while they are all great the trident has the best peak torque and power curve, at 60kph in 6th gear you still have bloody good pull (I don't actually ride in that high of a gear just tested it out). Dash is the nicest. The closest contender is the Honda, but for daily riding like I do the higher redline is cool but not necessary when the trident starts to hit peak torque at 3000rpm. But honestly we are so spoilt for choice, I would be happy with any of them.
What do you think about tvs apache rr310 ? Please make detailed video
Thanks for the idea, it can fit one of my future videos. I do think quite highly of TVS for doing all they have managed to do for Indian motorsports.
Great video but I think you should have included the Suzuki sv650. I think it is still relevant even if it is long in the tooth.
Thanks, I did cover it in another video head to head against MT07 & 6 others
@@RiderXp Yes I saw it. This was the first video I saw of yours. Good videos. I wish we could get the sv650x in the grey paint scheme here.
@@muleavenger9772 Thanks! And yeah, I do like the SV 650 Cafe... looks pretty cool!
I only came across this channel because of looking at reviews of the Honda CB300R. I must have watched 50+ reviews before buying the Honda CB300R (2022) model for the 18 year old son of my secretary.
CB300R is a great bike to get someone started into motorcycling. I’m glad i was able to contribute to your research.
I like simplicity in this screwed up complicated world so don't want electronic "rider modes".
The only true retro on this selection, for me, is the Royal Enfield because it has a pair of rear shocks and a proper bench seat.
I now live in Thailand and am considering one of these two.
Honda CB650R for that 4 cylinder sound and Neo Cafe Racer look after buying a Honda CB300R for my Thai secretary's son.
Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor for the real retro look and bench seat for a pillion.
I really have a dream of buying a Honda CB1100RS for the combination of both, retro dual rear shocks, bench seat and the 4 cylinders.
You did a Great job with this video. A FAIR comparison. There appears to be a middle class Bike for everyone that wants one.
Thank you! Your appreciation & support means a lot to me. More valuable content coming soon. Stay tuned.
I thought you would mention the W800 as it like the RE is more retro in design than the others.
I wanted to but realized that it's not widely available across all the countries that watch my videos. It is a great bike though.
Rider XP is my favourite vlogger for motorbike comparison.
Thanks for the support. I really appreciate it! Cheers!
Wish they would bring out a Royal Enfield int or GT with 850 engine would be perfect.
That is an interesting perspective. At the moment, the 650 is the biggest engine. I’m not aware if they’re developing a bigger engine yet. And with the way other manufacturers are going, i would be surprised if they did bother developing a bigger engine. But the idea is exciting for sure.
To me, in no particular order.
1. Looks
2. Sound
3. Ergo's...maybe most important...I am tallish and don't like my legs to be too cramped
4. Power
5. Price
6. Reliability. In my experience Triumph is among the worse.
Excellent review. Small niggle. Ergo's are king. At 5'8" and 6'1" with long legs and arms, this may change a person's view of what bike is best. Seat height is the whole story. Rider triangle, weight on the hands etc is big.
Thank you for sharing. I'm constantly working on improving my videos, thank you for the feedback, this is helpful. Cheers!
Interesting review thanks. While the RE is inherently low powered all the rest are LAMS restricted in Australia. Any experienced rider is short changed with these offerings. I agree that the Kawasaki Z650 RS will struggle to attract buyers. Its ride away price in OZ is $12, 964 and is higher than the Triumph!! I like the Honda but not at half of its true output.
Thanks for watching. It also depends on what one wants from the bike. I really like the XSR700 quite a lot but can't make up my mind about buying a 3rd bike 😀
I am in Oz also and looking at all of these bikes at the moment. Full licence but haven’t ridden in 20 years. I love the look of the Kawasaki but due to the point you raise about the Lams restrictions I’m starting to think I may be better off buying a 2022 cb500 and saving a few grand.
@@davea9946 I ended up buying a 2022 Honda CB500X. Although it's a lams it does makes good use of the torque it has and is pretty nice to ride. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the new CB500's. I'm probably now a little less critical of restricted 650cc class machines but it would be nice if we had the more choice of unrestricted mid range machines.
@@geoffarrowsmith2198 Geoff congrats on the new bike. What was the wait time for delivery?
@@davea9946 Thanks. Got it in January. They had 3 black ones on the floor - did a deal same day and rode home the next day. Just as well I was after a black one as I think red or green ones were a few months away. Not sure of the availability of the 500F though.
Unfortunately I'm only 5'4 so it will be impossible for me to ride an XSR700. CB650R looks great but might be too heavy. Trident might be the perfect bike for me, although I'm not really sold on the looks, the tank looks too round and plain for me.
What about the Z650RS? That should be pretty comfortable to hop on to. You should consider sitting on one at a dealership and see if you like it.
Weight is my primary concern between cb650 vs trident 660. Which is better in terms of weight?
Trident, anyday. and this is coming from a Honda Fanboy by the way!
I am now waiting for the Honda CL500 scrambler to come out at the end of 2022.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing, that'll be a good addition to the line up.
@@RiderXp Bit disappointed with the look of the Honda CL500 Scrambler. The exhaust just looks out of proportion (too big) in comparison to the motorbike.
@@johntheaccountant5594 Yeah, it looks like a half morphed Rebel 500 with an out of proportion exhaust. Only upside could be that aftermarket exhaust might look better.
Include the LEGENDARY V-TWIN next time, SV650
Agreed! I’ve actually already covered it in another middleweight naked bikes comparison video even before i ever made this one. You can find it on the channel.
not a complete neo retro comparison without the great sv650x
all are best
Thank you!
Hi,
Which is the best motorcycle for lazy riding. I mean low speed in high gear and still have lots of torque if required.
The RE among these would be a good option
@@RiderXp thx 🙂
Hi! I'm currently undecided wether to go for the RE Continental GT or the Yamaha XSR 700. What I'm looking for is a bike that's really fun to ride and those two are my top choices.
My main concern is that since it will be my first bike ever I've heard that the CP2 from Yamaha is not for begginers, but I'm also concern that if I buy the RE I get bored of the lack of power very soon and want to buy a more powerful bike in the 650cc category
Could you give me your honest opinion? I'm more inclined for the RE btw
Everyone, outgrows the first bike. They always remember it fondly, but they do outgrow it. It's just human nature to want newer and better. Between the RE and the Yamaha, 'not outgrowing' is not the differentiation. A lot of beginners buy the MT07 and eventually move to something bigger even though the bike is a ton of fun. What I would tell you is that both the bikes have their own interesting and fun characteristics. If you think you'd love to have a bike that loves to wheelie, the torque makes you clench your stomach, the XSR700 will do that to you (I ride a ZX6R and the XSR still did that to me). If you want something that looks super cool, rides easy but is also capable of accelerating to 100MPH (illegal in most countries by the way), the RE is a great great bike, especially now with all the work the CEO has done. I would tell you that there are some quirks the RE has, if you haven't ridden any other modern bike before, you'll start to appreciate them and maybe even love them. So don't listen to naysayers, just listen to your heart, and get the one that you love. When you outgrow it, that's fine.. it's not like the bike loses all it's value, you can still get some money for it and use that to move on your next bike at that point in future. Good luck, don't over think it!
@@RiderXp thank you very much for your opinion! I still intend to test drive both bikes, but your opinion helps a lot!
Keep making great content!
@@RiderXp which is more comfortable with a passenger?
@@tinypizzas Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 passenger seat is any day more comfortable than Yamaha XSR700 both in terms of seating position and seat comfort.
@@RiderXp I bought a INT650 already. I'm looking for a backrest
Hi..I like your video..nice presentation and comparison..👏👏
I am looking for a motorcycle..
My first option is xsr700 and 2nd is triumph trident.
But I am wondering about my height..I am 5.4 🤔
And I have 13 years of experience on riding bikes.
From your video I understand the comparison of both the bikes which I mentioned above. One think I need to know is maintenance cost of both. Can you please give us a reply if you get time..thank you
Thanks for watching. Both bikes are great! XSR is a bit easier maintenance wise in the US because of the popularity of Yamaha over European bikes. In UK & India, Triumph maybe relatively cost effective to maintain. Hope that helps.
@@RiderXp yeah bro..thank you so much for the reply...and I am waiting for new xsr700 2022..actually I am in New Zealand 😁✌all the best bro..keep going
I'm not sure why so many people want to change the exhausts on their motorcycle. Listening to these, I think the stock exhaust as good or better in most cases. Especially with the Kawasaki.
For street bikes, the performance gains and weight reduction that comes with an aftermarket exhaust is usually imperceptible. Most people do it for a louder sound and some for aesthetics. Both of those things are more about personal preference than about any practical application. On a track bike, it’s a whole different matter, every pound and every hp counts.
Hard to go past the sound of the xr650s!
Well Honda ... That raaag ....❤
I'm hunting for XSR700...
It is a great bike!
Cb 650 r and Trident 660 both have modern design and do not look like retro bikes.
I think the best looking is the Kawasaki.
It does look pretty good. I like wheels quite a lot
Mr Rider XP,
If you could only take one from your list here, what would you take yourself as your only motorbike?
The CB650 is an easy choice because of Honda reliability & the right balance between modern & retro. I’ve ridden that engine in a CBR650F already and already been a fan.
@@RiderXp I am down to the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor or CB650R. As Honda have 72% of the Thai market, it makes sense to buy the Honda. Royal Enfield is now assembled in Thailand to avoid the import duties from India for your information just as the Honda CB300R is manufactured in India to avoid import taxes from Thailand. I really like the simple retro Honda CB350 Highness that India has but Thailand doesn't.
What I can share from limited experience with the RE interceptor 650 is that while I definitely appreciate Royal Enfield’s effort to improve that platform, it is still rough around the edges and lacks sophistication in the execution of the design. A weird battery case is one such example. If RE continues to improve it, it would become a much better bike.. but in my humbling opinion, supported by the friend who owned one for 6 months and then sold it for those reasons, the CB650 continues to be the better choice.
@@RiderXp Appreciate your reply. Thank you.
I agree complains about price are stupid. When you save €1000 a month you can buy one in less than a year..
Z650 sounds like an angry dirt bike. I like it.
That's a good analogy! I love it! Take care man.. Kawi boy here.
Xsr is my choice
Poora angrez lgra bhai bolte hue 🤗
Haha! Amreeka main reh k sasur zabaan terhi ho jaat hai bhai! :D
Four cylinders is two cylinders too many... I know, I ride a single cylinder 660 cc 2010 Yamaha MT03🤓🤓🤓
Honda in-line 4 is the best sounding bike
It is. I have loved that engine in my CBR650F
Triumph all the way for me :)
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Same... I'm saving up for my first bike, and I should really buy something cheap to toss around, but that triple engine has me drooling.
Triumph rear pointing up looks weird.Tank also looks ugly.Overall its poorly designed.Yes lovely engine but party stops there.
The Yamaha ❤️
The Z650 has a 160 rear tire, not 180.
Thanks for pointing that out, my bad!
No doubt all these motorcycles are beautiful and powerful as compared to Royal Enfield but with more power comes more price tag. In India RE650 costs ₹320,000 INR ! Then comes Honda 650 & Triumph 660 and Kawasaki costs almost ₹800,000 - ₹950,000 INR ! So the difference is huge... And RE650 gives sweet power to cost product.. ❤️👍
Oh absolutely! Honda’s pricing is absolutely bonkers in India… i have some friends in Honda India and unfortunately they don’t seem to have a convincing answer except the sales volume and import duties but Triumph has to deal with that too and they have still delivered on price. I’m super impressed with the RE Interceptor and some of my racer buddies here in the US are also very keen to try it. It’s a very good feeling. Thank you for your comment.
Oh and may I say that for Indian traffic dynamics, RE Interceptor 650 has enough power and torque, I was super impressed with it when i rode it from Delhi to Rajasthan on NH8. For US, it may not be a big speed monster but it can easily do highway speeds which are about 80MPH & the RE can easily do 100MPH (160KMPH)
@@RiderXp right...good to know you like India 🙏😇 These days there are few Interceptor & GT650 guys complaining about the chasis getting crack and broken. I think Triumph, Honda, Kawasaki may charge excess but the build quality is very strong and premium !
Why you avoided Moto Guzzi in all your comparison videos?
Because I don’t know enough about them and there aren’t dealerships in the area I live where I could get access to them. I would rather not claim to be knowledgeable about motorcycles that I do not know enough about.
man.. you made me even more guilty with your statement at @12:32
Hey the idea is to act on it and not have guilt. Take it easy man, cheers!
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Must say you have forgotten one good bike with your collection Suzuki SV650 3rd generation
I covered the sv in the street naked comparison video right after this one.