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i own a 2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT650 in Rocker Red. I think that it is beautiful, though I prefer your wheels.

Well done and well said .

Yes, the experts can be "wrong" on the beginner bike recommendation. After owning street bikes from 100cc to 1,000 cc In the late '70s I realized then that the best beginner street bikes were the 450cc class (400-500cc twins). And they may very well be about as much street legal fun as you can have on two wheels. I have owned and ridden dozens of street bikes in the last 49 plus years. I currently have two dozen motorcycles, and have sold that many in the last 3 years. I understand if you don't believe me. I have owned three ninja 250s but only one ninja 500, and one ninja 650. Just for simplicity sake: both the 250 and the 650 require more skill than a beginner has to get everything you want or need out of them; The former because it lacks power, the latter because it has a little too much for a beginner. The Vulcan 500 and the Ninja 500 are ideal beginner bikes depending on the kind of riding you want to do. Just trust me on this one, I literally have motorcycle mania!

Definitely not a beginner bike, 300’s and 250’s are the best beginner, this is great for a 2nd or 3rd step if no experience

What windshield are you running and how well does it deflect the wind?

Sound quality is really shit bru.

Had a 2009 as a first bike. Super easy and forgiving. Fast enough to cruise on the highway and to keep up with Ninja 650's or similar.

Nice 800GS! I ride an 800GS as well and it's a solid performer. I can tell you a couple of the best investments on them is upgrade fork springs to reduce the nose dive, tires ~ subjective but the geometry on the front end makes it fall into turns on road however with a knobby/aggressive tread it's more predictable and exceptional off road. Crash bars that protect the radiator as it's very vulnerable ~ if you ride you will eventually fall or drop it. The front rim is butter soft for off roading. The rear shock upper mount is a source of issue, usually bent bolts as factory bolts are soft, put a grade 10 or 12 in. Better buy a brace and ride it!

This would be perfect bike over all but it has one MAJOR flaw it sounds like all inline twins dull and fart can if you put on after market pipe to lose weight and go to 2 into 1. if only you could change the fart can sound it would be perfect bike. best one I heard was one with 2 into one header and guy put on aluminum supertrapp tip that has plates so he only put on a few to keep it quiet and so you do not get that farting burp of a inline twin.

I have ridden every thing from 70s yamaha 60 2 stroke dirt bike to ZX11 and I have ridden a ex500, buddy hd one, it is not just for beginners damn good little bike and more bike than 90% of riders can ever use. EGOS sell 1000s and most 600s I own and have owned 4 total kawi 600s sarting in 85 first ninja 600 until latest zx6 own a 2010 zx6. The 500 is great bike for any level rider unless you are top notch rider on street it is fine up to its limits then maybe like me a zx6 or 600 of some brand. NO one needs 1000 on street total over kill if you track most tracks it is still more than you can use.

All that and we didn't even get to hear it !!!

Nice looking 2021, I prefer those wheels over the newer black ones (buy a Triumph). UK-based TEC has a U.S. warehouse near you; their 2 into 2 stainless-steel exhaust system is on my 2020 INT650 and a Bonneville SE, very pleased with both of them. The Bridgestone line of tires is a very good buy-value, I have put over 10,000 miles on a BT-45 140/70 and a BT-46 150/70 one went right at 11,000; rear tires...on the front I am on my third tire: original Pirelli Phantom SportComp went 12,000 miles (original rear 7,000) and the replacement B'Stone Battlax on the front went 14,900 miles. Third one is another 110/90... Staying with the Battlax until it is no longer made or until Michelin lowers prices 🤪

Royal Enfield are on fire right now! Beautiful bike mate!😂

Hello, if someone knows, is this the kaw177 metallic titanium color? Thx

Had like 12 or 13 street bikes but did have 3 big fast ninjas but this 500 ain't no beginners bike. Why do people keep saying that. I'm 50 so I love how light it is and it's pretty, fast, dependable and it's a Ninja! Can't go wrong. I have an 08. LOVE IT!!!!!!!

great bike 🎉

I also have a bullet 500efi great bike just love it. Had it for three years now just short of 10.000 never had any problems yet runs like a dream you should try a DNA filter exchange the plug for an NGK irridium what a difference that makes.I Hope you have many happy days riding your classic. Stay safe and enjoy.

The original EX500, that was produced from 1987-1993, was not a Ninja. It became the EX500 Ninja in 1994, when Kawasaki updated the bike with new fairings, new headlight, new taillight, new turn signals, a new swing arm, new brakes front and rear, with the rear disc replacing the EX 500's drum brake, new 17 inch wheels, which replaced the old 16 inch wheels of the EX500, a new digital ignition, to replace the EX500's analog ignition module, a new instrument cluster, new mirrors, larger front forks, new clip ons, and new switch gear. The majority of these items were not entirely new, as many of these items were borrowed from bikes such as the Ninja ZX6 and ZX7 models. So, in a nutshell, these EX500 Ninja's were NOT the same bike as the original EX500. They share the same frame, fuel tank, and engine, and that's about it. 2009 was the last model year for the Ninja 500R in America.

Use power rage exhaust it's better than this low quality exhaust your exhaust will harm your engine

I have one of these (had about 10 bikes so far). This is one of the best bikes I've owned - as stated, its excellent both on and off road.

i started seeing a lot of these bikes around here where i live. One day im gonna buy it too :)

That’s the best color they ever made the ninja 500!

Been looking for one . Heard chatter on web the 500 may come back . Hoping .

Bought one a year and a half ago, could not be happier , it does it all and fun fun fun ..!all my mates have 1200/1250 GS's lovely but... huge👍

Hi there, good review thanks. can I ask what’s the after market seat you have on your bike please?

This was my first bike, but much older. A 1994 ninja 500. Though they really didn't change these bikes at all over the years. I've ridden everything from super sports to cruisers and I always want to come back to this one.

Why this fckn stupid music in bacround?

Also looking at a Ninja 500R so I appreciate the video.

Cool video and a gorgeous bike! I can't help but wonder how long the bike was ridden with the speedo broken? It may have done considerably more 700 miles? If it has in fact only done about 700 miles the engine's still not run in. I would be taking it very easy for a bit. Also you'l find the vibrations will lesson considerably after a few hundred miles. Enjoy this classic motorcycle. I have a 2014 500 Classic Royal Enfield myself, love it 😍

I bought one immediately after my test ride about 3 months ago and I'm still loving it. They had three colors available, and I chose black. And yes, the brake light illuminates with the regenerative braking. It's also worth mentioning that in the Rain Mode, there is no regenerative braking, so when you let off the throttle, you'll coast, much like a bike with an engine and the clutch pulled back, and the brake light only illuminates when you use the brakes. You mentioned charging this at the office or home, but didn't mention the fact that under the seat (unlock the seat with the key) is a charging cable you can plug into a standard household outlet. Granted it is a much slower charge than the charger at the Harley Davidson stores, but it works wonderfully. I usually ride in Eco Mode and it is still blazing fast. I've only gone intro Sport Mode once, which is the Mode you can command Zero to Sixty in 2.8 to 3.0 seconds.

About to but my first bike, same year and model super excited. Im sure itll be great to learn on.

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Congratulations! Looks real fun.

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You make an excellent point about break, regeneration, and whether it should merit a stoplight.

Like your laid back vid. Was pretty peed off at the owned this owned that but hell man if you are not happy with this or that you change it to suit you. After 46 years of riding I've had many too. As for the bike. Looks good,sounds good . Slow as fek.

I'm looking at this bike coming from the Royal Enfield 350 classic.

Hitchcocks. Usually have a part that fits but b. expensive.

If you haven't already sorted it, I'd advise getting the cover that goes inside the air-filter box, otherwise you'll be getting unfiltered air going into the engine. Not always a good idea. You should be able to find it on the Hitchcocks parts pages. Apart from that, enjoy the bike, they're great.

Nice bike! I have owned a few of them. Easiest bike ever to kickstart. You should learn the technique before you need it. A solenoid is a relay. It’s just jargon to call it that when associated with a starter. The cable probably just came unscrewed at the speedo. Brake fluid is hydroscopic, meaning it sucks water out of the air. Worse than alcohol in gas.

Try a rear view mirror 🤫

Would those heated handgrips be available for all models of Royal Enfield bikes??

Great folks at Motopia...bought my '22 Himalayan from them. Thanks for reviewing my fantasy street bike! The sound of the triple is delicious...when the Moto2 guys come by at full song I get chills.

Always good to learn about the Enfield, thanks for documenting your work.

Surprised the 2010 doesn't have a kick-start. My 2019 B5 has one. It should start with the side stand down, just not in gear.

Love it mine started out just like that - - - - - the video ........ th-cam.com/video/cxnz8TXP8Lo/w-d-xo.html

Welcome to the club gentlemen ✌🏻❤️

Very nice. Have you checked on the condition of the sprag clutch? Mine got chewed up over time. Watch out for some flex if you try to push the handling. The aftermarket muffler sounds good.

Great to see that it was a fairly quick repair. hope you get to ride it soon. bike looks great.