Royal Enfield reviews

**2019 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 – Owner's Personal Review** Having owned and thoroughly enjoyed the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, I can confidently say my experience has been fantastic overall. This bike consistently draws compliments due to its exceptional looks and timeless café racer style. Reliability has been outstanding. Looks Show less

NOTE THIS IS A NEW 350. THE SITE DID NOT LET ME SELECT MY EXACT BIKE. It has been a short lived but great experience with this motorcycle. I am only selling it because I need to move across the country and won't have space to ride next year. This is a cool and comfortable cruiser for the city or through the Hudson valley b roads. I bought it in 2023 and since then have only put 1400 miles on the bike. This is the break in period which I have followed religiously. The bike has been stored carefully in my insulated workshop and the maintenance intervals have all been kept to the mile. I'm pricing the bike at $4,000 because I bought it brand new, I've kept it like brand new and if someone were to buy this bike new from a dealer they would pay tax plus dealer fees and it would be closer to $6,000. I know because i just did that. If you have any questions about the bike there are endless glowing reviews on youtube but generally it's a winding standard riding position cruiser with a spectacular vibe. The bike also comes with the pillion which I have removed for looks. I hope this bike finds a good home because I will miss it. Show less

Manufacturer Royal Enfield Production 2016-Present Class dual-purpose Engine 411 cc (25.1 cu in) LS410, Air-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke, SOHC, Fuel Injection / 452 cc (27.6 cu in) DOHC, liquid-cooled, 4 valves Bore / stroke 78 mm × 86 mm (3.1 in × 3.4 in) 84 mm × 81.5 mm (3.31 in × 3.21 in) Compression ratio 9.5:1 11.5:1 Ignition type electronic ignition Transmission 5 speed, manual Suspension Front – telescopic; rear – monoshock Brakes Front – 300 mm disc with 2-piston floating caliper; back – 240 mm disc with single piston caliper; ABS as standard Weight 182 kg (dry) 200 kg (439 lbs) (wet) Fuel capacity ~15L Show less

This was my first bike and I taught myself how to ride it. It is so much fun to ride and gets excellent gas mileage and only gets premium fuel. It has a DNA air filter as the only modification so it has a bit of a growl on the throttle. I also have Trip Machine leather handlebar wraps with bar end mirrors (eBay) and black crash guards. I have the stock mirrors still and I will also include some never used accessories as well. I’m also including a used helmet AFX thunderchief and Cortech motorcycle jacket Men’s XL Only reason I’m selling it is because it’s time to upgrade to my dream bike. Thanks for looking at my post Show less

The bike is a blast to ride. Rides and handles amazingly. If you’re looking for something that rides with some of the bigger bikes, this is what you’re looking for. I bought it brand new. It is kept in the garage on tender. Show less

Here's an exercise: What do you enjoy about motorcycling? Seriously, think about the best times you've had on two wheels and a motor and consider what made those the best times. Each rider will have a variation on multiple themes. I have commuted, toured, and explored on motorcycles. Some of my destinations have been hundreds of miles away, some just 10 miles away. I have enjoyed many motorcycles from a Honda 160 Dream to a BMW R1100R. With about 150,000 miles on two wheels and about 50 years on and off of two wheels, I have developed some preferences regarding what situations to avoid and which to seek. I try to avoid: interstate highways, many miles in a straight line, bikes that fatigue me, frequent fuel stops, bikes that are so thirsty that a four wheeled roadster would be more economical, bikes that are not designed for challenging terrain and of course, bikes that break down without any hope of a roadside repair. I seek winding, hilly country roads loaded with blind corners and perhaps livestock. I like lonely stretches where I don't feel pressured by traffic to go with the (illegal and insane) flow. A mount that is not perturbed by a bit of broken pavement, sand, gravel or other less than ideal surfaces. I like to be able to obtain fuel economy that is remarkably better than my four wheeled alternative. I like to hone my riding skills without breaking bones or traffic laws. I am in a state of gradual physical decline that is not unusual for those that have been alive for more that an fistful of decades, so I also seek to avoid motorcycles that I can't get back up on their wheels (unassisted) if they should fall. Chances are good that you don't agree with me on the previous two paragraphs. If so, the bike that you would find ideal would not be the same bike as I have found to be ideal. As you may expect, I have purchased and enjoyed a Royal Enfield Himalayan. If, like me, you are into comparisons of specifications, the Himalayan is far from impressive. That intrigued me, how could a motorcycle that is so numerically inferior be worth a second look, let alone a purchase? How could the moto-vloggers that rave about this bike have a rational perspective? Do the numbers misrepresent the case? Some folks seem to have never experienced the need for speed, the need for a shot of adrenalin prompted by the wide open throttle of a powerful machine, the ability to out accelerate and out run nearly everything else on the road. Others of us have done that, been there, and don't care to go back. Is the perfect road less perfect at a slower speed? In this time of inflation, a Royal Enfield Himalayan may well cost less new than many of the used bikes for sale. Once past the test of patience known as the break-in period, my Himalayan became more of a joy. As the miles have increased, the rough edges of the machine became smooth and I was also honed to a different edge. I hope that this is true for many riders of their individual favorites, the machine begins to conform to the rider and the rider to the machine. I quite enjoy the average fuel economy of more than 75 mpg, the range of more than 250 miles per tank and the improvement in top end response as the parts become more familiar with their mates. The greatest test this year will be a trip of at least 800 miles near the end of summer. My typical Google Maps options are no highways, no tolls and no ferries. While the Himalayan can attain 70 mph, I don't care to use it that way. I get to enjoy more of America by actually having a bit of time to look at it, albeit at the cost of delaying my arrival by an hour or so. Is the Himalayan for you? To answer that question, you must assess your expectations, then learn about the motorcycle to see if it can fulfill them. Show less

I have now had my Ravishing Red Int. 650 for a year and a half. It still runs, looks, and sounds PERFECT. I love the modest but torque filled performance of the butter smooth six speed gearbox. I had to get a custom leather aftermarket seat for comfort, but absolutely LOVE this bike. Show less

I really love this bike for riding around town. It's great that it has a 3 year warranty. It's peppy too, great for twistys and always gets compliments wherever I go. The cons, it's not always easy to get parts and go on eBay to get anything I want because it's faster/quicker than what the dealer can do. Also, not happy with the dealership (Paradise Harley), who's the only one in town that sells them. And the 1st service, (the valve change), is $400. Other than that, I really love the bike. Never had any problems, and feel like it's a solid investment if you like this kind of bike. Show less

Having had about 20 different motorcycles over the years, I finally found a bike that encompasses all of the features that make a motorcycle a true joy to ride. The Enfield is light, maneuverable, simple, economical and simply a blast to ride. The sound of that 500cc single is constant music to the ears. I've enjoyed all the bikes I've owned, but the Royal Enfield is pure joy and has become my favorite! Show less

I love this bike. I don't care much for modern bikes, so this fit the bill perfectly. It's brand new, parts are available and it is beautiful. It actually looks and feels like a motorcycle. But, do not compare it to Japanese bikes. It may be brand new, but it is still very much a vintage British bike. It has a long stroke engine with a low redline. I wouldn't recommend riding it over 60 mph. for any length of time. Speaking of time, that's exactly what this bike is. It's a time machine that takes you back to a simpler era. I have never ridden a Japanese bike that came anywhere near being this much fun. If you want speed, look elsewhere. If you love vintage bikes, and understand their limitations, this is for you. Show less