Exactly. As an interceptor owner, I said the exact same words as soon as I got off the bike. Man, even for an Interceptor owner this bike was fun and put a smile on my face. I was way reckless than I thought I was capable of. And yeah, this bike skids.. I didn't even want to try stuff with ABS off as i was busy figuring out why and when this bike would skid. So much of character
Many problems hoping to be solved complementing that sweet engine. 1. Exhaust size reduced with 2 into 1 design. 2. Modern, quality and tailored Suspension from Showa. 3. Spoke wheels. 4. Aesthetically stylish 5. Possible weight reduction overall?? Seems inspired by Sarge's scrambled interceptor 😊
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my word! wat views and wata ride on this new beast...wat priviledges as a hardcore biker you have Sarge to go around the world and pursue your passion! Way to go Big Guy. Whoever said "have your cake and eat it too" was so spot on with a 'Hardcore, Passionate Biker' that you are - to the boot, the gears, the engines and some more. Btw, the wait for the current vlog was more than worth the wait. Simple yet rockkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkknnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spot on first impressions ..SS..my fav part are when you mention the feedback from tyres.. those test by you especially on rainy conditions are commendable !
4:45 in that speed and that wind interceptor and GT 650 would start wobbling. RE Do something interceptor and GT 650 had become least premium among other RE 650s.
Sarge. I really wished RE would have let you do the review in your own format 😒😏. Your interceptor review with 810,000 views was one of the best motorcycle reviews in todays time. Pure art. If you had done a follow up to that - it would have been just perfect ❤. But you are on point. I feel everyone is confused, shocked, out of words and dont know what to say about the bike but you words perfectly describe this machine. Hearing you i can feel that you have really connected with the interceptor during your Scramble project ❤.
Hey there! So, you asked if the better equipment makes the Bear 650 a better all-rounder for its price. Well, I’m not convinced. There’s one thing that really stands out to me, and that’s off-road capability. I mean, come on, most people take it off Road just because it says ‘scrambler,’ but with 130mm of travel, it’s always a bit of a risky bet.
Let's just accept the fact that we all assemble here for a story 4:51 and this is what we live for. Call me too demanding, but I am already waiting for the Classic 650 review Cheers
I have to say well done, most people forget the wheelbase when reviewing bikes. When you are tallish like me it makes all the difference, even 60mm. My Int650 is a little bit small but I have adjusted a few things to help the ergos. Gonna be a tough year with this and the Classic 650 coming decision wise, I already have the INT650 and the HIM450 and love both but this Bear looks like a great bike and with the dash from the Himmy its a no brainer. No more room in the garage though. hmm...
Petrol Green and Broadwalk White are my favourite colours ! Is the handlebar a different one to the older INT or is it just having different risers ? Excellent review as usual - top notch !
Superb review and presentation as always. I feel these kind of rear naked bikes should atleast have the provision of fitting a tyre hugger for rainy days.
Please review or make a comparo between the Cb200x and xpulse200! I used to think cb200x is nothing, but oh man once I rode it changed my whole perspective!
I was wondering if i can use the Bear 650's rear shocks on my Scramblerish INT 650, but i feel it won't be an upgrade. Looking forward to a comprehensive review. Amazing content Sarge! 😊
I am glad they changed to the single exhaust. Now I can corner with more confidence. Can you please tell me how you found the heat dissipation? Is it hotter on the right side thigh? Being air cooled, the way int65p manages heat is still something that bothers me. Looking forward to your thoughts
dada delivery postpone katat challoi me. because of motoinc review. tell me na if suspension is really a dealbreaker for indian road conditions? please give your detailed view
Hello air between triumph 400x and bear 650 which is more comfortable for tour with pillion??and last thing which pillion seat have higher position between them ?
Excelente video la marca que más me gusta mecanica sencilla y tecnología justa , tengo la meteor 350 ya con 12.000 km todo disfrute dios mediante queria pasarme a la hymalyan 450 y ahora sale esta 650 que maravilla veré que hacer , gracias por el video saludos desde Argentina lo mejor para ustedes.
I'm planning to buy the Bear 650, but I'm looking for better tire options. Since most of my rides will be on-road (except when the road disappears!), which tires would you recommend for the best overall performance (braking, stability, grip)?
I am 5 ft 8, I have previously owned an Interceptor 650 and I loved it, it was not my daily commute; for that, I have a scooty, it was something like a weekend ride, some occasional 100 to 300 kms ride or in short when ever I had a stress, went to biking to relax, kind of that. Now I am considering a Bear 650, everything I liked on the bike, Now I am considering whether I can replace Bear's tyre with Interceptor 650 alloy wheels, or may be some short after suspension setup that will reduce the height of the bike. The booking is done, still waiting for the delivery. Can some guys help me out here? What would be the best way to deal with this height?
I bought interceptor 650 2023 with tubeless tyres an year ago, and looking at bear 650 the next bike I am going to buy is the himalayan 650 whenever that comes!!!!!
This ticks all the boxes on my “Will a proper twin cyl scrambler ever arrive in India” page. Thanks for the review! Also is the pricing confirmed for India?
Hey Sarge, how does the suspension compare to the scrambler build you made? Would I see better ride quality on my GT 650 which has 17" wheels front and back if I swapped to the Showa suspension from the Bear or would I be better off with the YSS kit?
Would love to see a comparison video between your very own scram build vs this once you get the press unit back in India & your own thoughts on this regarding the good & bads
May i ask your weight? Maybe the rear shocks are set up for heavier riders but these days i am used to upgrading suspension on bikes i buy. Roads are getting crappier everywhere in the world these days haha. Would sintered brake pads be the fix for the brakes or braided brake lines? Thats what i see INT650 riders doing. Its a gorgeous bike RE's best looking bike IMO I will be test riding it for sure and i owned the 400X but it didnt hit the spot. This RE has the motor i love
I am 71kgs. It already has braided lines and I am afraid the sintered pads will only make the abs more sensitive and increase braking distance. The solution is stickier rubber
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Thanks Sagar for the fast reply--i weigh 30kg more than you so it will be interesting to see how the suspension reacts with me on it. Thanks also for the info on sintered pads. Premium tires are always my first go to with a new bike. Michelin Road 6's would be my first choice although you lose the knobbie look and offroad ability Cheers
Hey Sagar, I'm into cinematography. I just wanted to give you a small tip. Get ND filters for your Action cam and use it at 1/50 shutter speed. You might love the results.
Sagar, let me know which colour is your favourite ?. Fun fact: I bought my first bike after watching the legendary 200NS video from PTR back in the days in 2012. Bought the Yellow NS, still going strong with it after 12 years. Now I feel the need for the upgrade & I'm again getting that same sensation in me when I saw the Bear 650.
I'm a bit concerned about RE not offering tubeless spokes right from the launch day, how much efforts does it take? Atleast offer alloys as option, literally less than 1% will use the benefits which come with spoke rims.
Sarge you created the actual scrambler from the interceptor, like how an actual scrambler is supposed to be. We need a brutal honest review on what the Bear should have been. Probably after you have it for a much longer time.
Can’t wait to get my hands on it here but yeah if you can live with a slightly stiff rear shock this is the best 650 twin from RE in my books as it finally has the ergos and suspension to compliment that engine
Sarge was the original creator of the scrambler even before RE did it.
Haha will always be my fav. See you at 2
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A kind request, please compare this with your Hare Scramble project, that would be awesome, please 🙏
@@abhijithole2226 I second this idea.
Probably RE got inspired looking at his modified Interceptor
@vikramreddybijjula7740 well what he did with it was too good, and the end product was actually jaw dropping
Sagar stealing the words out of my mouth. This is what the Interceptor should have been!
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So nice looking and and more sixty look compared to the Triumph
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial4:48 is the speedo in mph or kmph
@@nidhilr3258mph as they are in the US
Exactly. As an interceptor owner, I said the exact same words as soon as I got off the bike. Man, even for an Interceptor owner this bike was fun and put a smile on my face. I was way reckless than I thought I was capable of. And yeah, this bike skids.. I didn't even want to try stuff with ABS off as i was busy figuring out why and when this bike would skid. So much of character
This is actually the best bike to upgrade from a CB350RS!
Feels like i have finally found the next step!
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That makes totally sense.
The CB Is simply better but with better refinement than this. Hope to ready ride the Bear for further comparison
Will there be an indian road specific review
always waiting for a Sagar Sheldekar review...and especially of this fantastic bike...what a dreamboat it is
See you at 2pm
Many problems hoping to be solved complementing that sweet engine.
1. Exhaust size reduced with 2 into 1 design.
2. Modern, quality and tailored Suspension from Showa.
3. Spoke wheels.
4. Aesthetically stylish
5. Possible weight reduction overall??
Seems inspired by Sarge's scrambled interceptor 😊
Find out on the 5th
First bike RUclipsr to succinctly explain how this bike differs from the INT650. Well done.
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If this guy had an option to setup a premier an year before, he would have done that too.😂😂
Better early than never 😬
50 shades of 650cc engine, from Royal Enfield
Improving with every iteration and thats the important bit
ADV is yet to arrive
More options better for customer
Himalayan is ADV.
@@jothamjaniya4382he meant adv with 650 engine
This is perfect for India, has enough power and more than capable of tackling the ever changing road conditions of our country.
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I always watch him due to his credibility and authenticity
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ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my word! wat views and wata ride on this new beast...wat priviledges as a hardcore biker you have Sarge to go around the world and pursue your passion! Way to go Big Guy. Whoever said "have your cake and eat it too" was so spot on with a 'Hardcore, Passionate Biker' that you are - to the boot, the gears, the engines and some more. Btw, the wait for the current vlog was more than worth the wait. Simple yet rockkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkknnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers mate
The details in the observation of Sarge is just top notch. 👌🏻
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Watched your custom scrambler way back then, now watching you review this RE Bear which clearly took inspiration from your previous build!
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Spot on first impressions ..SS..my fav part are when you mention the feedback from tyres.. those test by you especially on rainy conditions are commendable !
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4:45 in that speed and that wind interceptor and GT 650 would start wobbling. RE Do something interceptor and GT 650 had become least premium among other RE 650s.
We will mostly see the new interceptor next year
Sarge. I really wished RE would have let you do the review in your own format 😒😏. Your interceptor review with 810,000 views was one of the best motorcycle reviews in todays time. Pure art. If you had done a follow up to that - it would have been just perfect ❤. But you are on point. I feel everyone is confused, shocked, out of words and dont know what to say about the bike but you words perfectly describe this machine. Hearing you i can feel that you have really connected with the interceptor during your Scramble project ❤.
Thank you for your kind words. I’ll be reviewing it again in India real soon
Hey there! So, you asked if the better equipment makes the Bear 650 a better all-rounder for its price. Well, I’m not convinced. There’s one thing that really stands out to me, and that’s off-road capability. I mean, come on, most people take it off Road just because it says ‘scrambler,’ but with 130mm of travel, it’s always a bit of a risky bet.
Join me at 2 for the answers
That exhaust sits pretty low. I’m surprised they didn’t reroute it like Triumph did on their Scrambler.
@ this is more of a roadster than a real scrambler. Doesn’t have enough travel for off-roading
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial yup, My point as well.
Let's just accept the fact that we all assemble here for a story
4:51 and this is what we live for. Call me too demanding, but I am already waiting for the Classic 650 review
Cheers
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Sarge always waitin for your review!!!! You Glide Sarge!!
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We appreciate you and your content.
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Amazing bike and an even amazing review, straight to the point!
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I hope that Royal can supply the Brazilian market with the Bear 650 as quickly as possible, I really want this bike
Hope they make it happen
Wooooooahhhhhhhhh❤ Sagar always gives the chillssss❤ amazing video brother.
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I bought an Int 650 a few months back. Altough I love my bike, i feel like i should have waited for this 😢 Great video as always Sarge 👊✌️
I feel ya.
Will wait for the next generation model's video to know what reviewers hid from us in order to promote RE's product
Thank you! Great review!!
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Noice. Looks great. Has the footpeg position changed when compared to interceptor? Or is it the same ?
It’s different
is this bike worth to have over the interceptor 650 ? anyway amazing video sarge
Yes
A really great review, thanks very much old chap.
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I will upgrade to this I always wanted my int to look exactly like this ❤
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I have to say well done, most people forget the wheelbase when reviewing bikes. When you are tallish like me it makes all the difference, even 60mm. My Int650 is a little bit small but I have adjusted a few things to help the ergos. Gonna be a tough year with this and the Classic 650 coming decision wise, I already have the INT650 and the HIM450 and love both but this Bear looks like a great bike and with the dash from the Himmy its a no brainer. No more room in the garage though. hmm...
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what ever new videos, I still love the original himalyan review video. It is like a dream.
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Petrol Green and Broadwalk White are my favourite colours !
Is the handlebar a different one to the older INT or is it just having different risers ?
Excellent review as usual - top notch !
Yes the handlebar is different
Superb review and presentation as always.
I feel these kind of rear naked bikes should atleast have the provision of fitting a tyre hugger for rainy days.
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Lovely review as always. Sarge, what do you think of the Flying Flea C6?
Looks interesting. Love the design. But it will be RE’s litmus test
@ thanks Chief! Good to hear 🙌🏻
@@SagarSheldekarOfficialyes a very unique design. Unfortunately some folks already writing it of with bedchaal attitude.
You’re the perfect guy to review ! These journal junkies are scraps they don’t test it like the way you do
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@ thank you.. I saw that the classic 650 also go launched. Request you to kindly take a look, thanks
Your Rynox jacket caught my eye!
Will be launching soon
Hey sarge still awaiting the shotgun comprehensive review. Thanks for this wonderful video as usual 🙏
Well look into it
Hope you tried the classic 650 also , btw nice video as always. Loved this color yellow
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Great bike + great location. What more can someone ask for 🤩🤩.
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The wayy sagar reviews dammmmm😮💨
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Please review or make a comparo between the Cb200x and xpulse200! I used to think cb200x is nothing, but oh man once I rode it changed my whole perspective!
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@SagarSheldekarOfficial For sure
Good insight.
Do you this it's a good ride for 6 footer without many mods or height adjustments.
Specially wrt curves and bad roads handling.
Yes works great
I was wondering if i can use the Bear 650's rear shocks on my Scramblerish INT 650, but i feel it won't be an upgrade. Looking forward to a comprehensive review.
Amazing content Sarge! 😊
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I am glad they changed to the single exhaust. Now I can corner with more confidence.
Can you please tell me how you found the heat dissipation?
Is it hotter on the right side thigh? Being air cooled, the way int65p manages heat is still something that bothers me.
Looking forward to your thoughts
Wasnt an issue in the searing California heat
Since these are spoked wheels, and the Interceptor with the spokes were notorious for wobbling at high speeds, did you notice any wobbling?
Didn’t experience them on the bear
dada delivery postpone katat challoi me. because of motoinc review. tell me na if suspension is really a dealbreaker for indian road conditions? please give your detailed view
It is not the most compliant but definitely not a deal breaker
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The most Awaited 😍
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I still remember Power to the Rider Channel ❤ SAGARRRR, ITS YOU BECAUSE OF WHOM I AM A MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST TODAY ❤
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Fantastic first impressions... but we miss the Tamhini ghat shots! 🙂
Looking forward to riding it there when I get my hands on it in India
Hello air between triumph 400x and bear 650 which is more comfortable for tour with pillion??and last thing which pillion seat have higher position between them ?
The triumph will be more comfortable but taller
As always outstanding 😍
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Hey Sarge awesome review. how are the rear pegs for pillion comfort? Because the interceptor rear pegs were very uncomfortable for pillion.
Need to test them with a pillion when I review it in India
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Awesome look forward for the same! Cheers!🙂
Footpeg positions Sarge - how different did it feel to the Interceptor, now that these are slightly forward set?
And lower as well which make the ergos more comfortable than the interceptor
Excelente video la marca que más me gusta mecanica sencilla y tecnología justa , tengo la meteor 350 ya con 12.000 km todo disfrute dios mediante queria pasarme a la hymalyan 450 y ahora sale esta 650 que maravilla veré que hacer , gracias por el video saludos desde Argentina lo mejor para ustedes.
Glad you enjoyed it cheers
Forget about the bike your review made it more special 😀
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Nice Video Sagar 👍
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Why is the Instrument cluster not centered in the middle??? This is cruel.
How does it compare to the Hare scrambler Sarge? Please share your insights on the same.
I still love mine better but will definitely swap the suspension with this one
@@SagarSheldekarOfficialisn't there any difference with the foot peg position?
Sarge making easy work of the twisties on what looks like the Mulholland Highway.
Ride safe.
This wasn’t mulholland
I'm planning to buy the Bear 650, but I'm looking for better tire options. Since most of my rides will be on-road (except when the road disappears!), which tires would you recommend for the best overall performance (braking, stability, grip)?
Pirelli scorpion rally STR, Karoo 4
I am 5 ft 8, I have previously owned an Interceptor 650 and I loved it, it was not my daily commute; for that, I have a scooty, it was something like a weekend ride, some occasional 100 to 300 kms ride or in short when ever I had a stress, went to biking to relax, kind of that. Now I am considering a Bear 650, everything I liked on the bike, Now I am considering whether I can replace Bear's tyre with Interceptor 650 alloy wheels, or may be some short after suspension setup that will reduce the height of the bike. The booking is done, still waiting for the delivery. Can some guys help me out here? What would be the best way to deal with this height?
I bought interceptor 650 2023 with tubeless tyres an year ago, and looking at bear 650 the next bike I am going to buy is the himalayan 650 whenever that comes!!!!!
No Him650, sorry
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Спасибо большое. Ждём продолжения. Удачи и Счастья.
Cheers
Is the suspension and handling better than the Shotgun?
Yes but the rear shock is still quite stiff
This ticks all the boxes on my “Will a proper twin cyl scrambler ever arrive in India” page. Thanks for the review! Also is the pricing confirmed for India?
budget* 😂
Yes it’s Rs 3.4L
Hey Sarge, how does the suspension compare to the scrambler build you made? Would I see better ride quality on my GT 650 which has 17" wheels front and back if I swapped to the Showa suspension from the Bear or would I be better off with the YSS kit?
The bear suspension is better but still needs better compliance and damping
Thank you for the history, was wondering why Cali.?
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Dunno why they felt the need to replace the standard Interceptor clocks.
The Himalayan dash offers more value with the navigation
Would love to see a comparison video between your very own scram build vs this once you get the press unit back in India & your own thoughts on this regarding the good & bads
Haha I am biased to mine but would definitely swap the suspension with these
Do you think wee need to rise the a handlebar a bit for long rides??
Nope works well as is
What about the foot pegs Sarge are the same as interceptor or is the riding geometry same to the interceptor
Different foot peg and handlebar position which make the bear 650 a lot more comfortable over long distance
Thanks a lot Sarge@@SagarSheldekarOfficial
Hey, what happened to the OG Interceptor which you had modified? It was super badass ❤
Still with me
I mean this makes all sense to upgrade from classic 500 but RE got me with classic 650 Chrome! now waiting for sarge to review the same.
Haha can’t wait to ride it
Sarge! What about the seat height? Is it more taller or more accessible?
It’s taller at 830mm
Fantastic review Sagar.
Can the rear suspension used for super meteor 650?
I am afraid not.
@ request to recommend if any solution for super meteor rear suspension.
Cheers….
Is that speedo set in miles per hour?
Yes
Hey Sarge, great review! How does this Showa suspension set up fare against the aftermarket YSS shocks which many interceptor owners use??
This is slightly more compliant but still a tad too stiff
@ Thank you so much! Cheers🫡
i like the footpeg positioning , hope i can fit that onto my interceptor!
Not sure if it is a straight swap
all right sir, thanks for your review!
RE is on a roll lately 👏🔥
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May i ask your weight? Maybe the rear shocks are set up for heavier riders but these days i am used to upgrading suspension on bikes i buy. Roads are getting crappier everywhere in the world these days haha. Would sintered brake pads be the fix for the brakes or braided brake lines? Thats what i see INT650 riders doing. Its a gorgeous bike RE's best looking bike IMO I will be test riding it for sure and i owned the 400X but it didnt hit the spot. This RE has the motor i love
I am 71kgs. It already has braided lines and I am afraid the sintered pads will only make the abs more sensitive and increase braking distance. The solution is stickier rubber
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Thanks Sagar for the fast reply--i weigh 30kg more than you so it will be interesting to see how the suspension reacts with me on it. Thanks also for the info on sintered pads. Premium tires are always my first go to with a new bike. Michelin Road 6's would be my first choice although you lose the knobbie look and offroad ability Cheers
Hey Sagar, I'm into cinematography. I just wanted to give you a small tip. Get ND filters for your Action cam and use it at 1/50 shutter speed. You might love the results.
Thanks but we already do use NDs
Sagar sir how did you like this bike?
Compare to Int650?
This is much better
Sagar, let me know which colour is your favourite ?. Fun fact: I bought my first bike after watching the legendary 200NS video from PTR back in the days in 2012. Bought the Yellow NS, still going strong with it after 12 years. Now I feel the need for the upgrade & I'm again getting that same sensation in me when I saw the Bear 650.
Love the 249 colourway
I'm a bit concerned about RE not offering tubeless spokes right from the launch day, how much efforts does it take? Atleast offer alloys as option, literally less than 1% will use the benefits which come with spoke rims.
Am sure they will offer them as accessories soon
When will there be an India specific review???
On the cards
When will it be available in India?
Already on sale in India
when will there be india specific review??
Soon
At -3.39 mins, damn that shot💥
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Sarge you created the actual scrambler from the interceptor, like how an actual scrambler is supposed to be. We need a brutal honest review on what the Bear should have been. Probably after you have it for a much longer time.
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I have to ask, was your custom interceptor scrambler better than the bear?
I still love mine better but I would definitely swap the suspension with this
Those riding gear you are wearing from rynox are abt to launch right??
Yes
When there is so less sales of RE in US why are they launching it there first?I think UK has more RE lovers than US.What do you feel Sagar bhai?
The ride happened in the US. The bike has already launched in India
i took test ride yesterday. did you feel hard shifting 1st to 2nd? rear brake lever is located too close to engine. felt heat on legs.
Didn’t have that issue
Legend with the beast
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Hi Sarge!
When can we expect full review of bear 650?
Book kr lu?
Can’t wait to get my hands on it here but yeah if you can live with a slightly stiff rear shock this is the best 650 twin from RE in my books as it finally has the ergos and suspension to compliment that engine
@ thank you sir
Meter console on this specific motorcycle is showing speed in MPH or KMPH? Nice video and an even beautiful video ❤
Mph
Sarge between BSA 650 and any in the RE 650 lineup which one would you choose and why? Sorry for putting you on the spot..lol
This is my fav twin from RE with the ergos and improved suspension and I would pick it over the BSA
@SagarSheldekarOfficial wow. That is some direction. Thanks Sarge. Any news about 750 RE? Roughly when it might arrive?
This is a review well one thing i missed is ur ls wheelie and other i checked properly is rynox new riding gear ❤
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@SagarSheldekarOfficial shared already sirjee