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love the look and sound of this bike and people seem to love them but there are lots of problems with sticking speedo needle and like you said condensation in the dash, I do think royal enfield have had enough time to iron out these issues in new bikes.

Boots are a sore subject with me. I find it infuriating that I cannot find proper boots with decent leg protection in my size at a decent price. The only time I have ever come off the bike (touch wood🤔) was a couple of years ago and I would not have walked away but for my old, almost knee-length, boots. I slid along the road with my leg trapped under the bike and the boots "taking the strain". There was not much left of the boot but, apart from a sore ankle, I was fine. Two years later and I am still trying to find decent replacement boots. I am on my 3rd pair of "flea-bay specials" which look the part but are too short and are falling apart after 6 months of use.

Modern Royal Enfields are overweight. The new 650 Classic weighs 243kg wet, whereas the 1959 RE Constellation 700 weighed just 183 kg dry. Even allowing for 90% fuel (it had an 18.9-litre tank) + oil, the Connie came in at 203 kg, a full 40 kg lighter than the current Classic offering.

I hope the op goes well when you have it done and look forward to more videos.

Nice one 😂

Good to see you out Beena. Tennis elbow is horrible, no wonder it gets you down. I'm looking forward to seeing the new bikes soon, the Bear has kind of an honest, handsome charm I think

Great Ramble Beena, glad your over the man flu/COVID. I've traded in the Triple & for my Birthday next week am taking delivery of Barry 'Bazza' the std Bullet! After I've run him in, I'll get a Hitchcock's DNA filter & some bar end mirrors! I also have some new Alpine star ankle boots, with thick long socks & thermals I don't feel the cold for my winter commutes, I brought some heated gloves but am old school & prefer my thick leather winter ones Lol. Been a long fortnight without your vlog, but appreciate the pain of your tennis elbows to bring us content, & weather has been blistering cold of late. Hope we get to see you & Walter for a few more weeks/mths before your op & rehab! Take care, ride safe & keep it shiny side up! You've influenced another sub to join your Bullet club! 👊😎👍

I'm getting my bullet soon, I've been watching you for a few months now. Love your videos, some of your videos have been my inspiration to get mine 💜 much love

If you want to put a little more pep in Walters step than maybe check out Himalayan Tools big bore kits. They have a range of options in 410 and 500cc kits from around £450-600. Moto Morten has a vid on the installation and initial run-in of a 410cc kit.

Re. Classic 650: It's 'based on' the Shotgun (and Super Meteor) and I found those felt a bit 'modern'. The 650 twin is a good engine, but doesn't have the character of the single and the bikes are very heavy for what they are. I would probably have loved a Bullet 500 single, but it doesn't seem RE are going to do it, so I just ordered a Bullet 350 yay! Can't wait. Yeah, I guess it's a little underpowered, but only a very little and apparently it loosens up quite a lot over the first few thousand (how many have you done?). I might eventually try a DNA filter as well, but really, being 'a little underpowered' is part of what you buy with a RE 350 single, I guess.

We have a herb here in Greece combined with olive oil (Σπαθολαδο) it will fix the problem with some rest too .the secret is to have a rapt bandage below elbow to keep the muscle in order ...anyway ! Lovely chanel I love the bullet I want to get one some day...

I remember those 911 Carrera Porches. We used to call the tail fins pic nic tables.😂 I hope the operation goes well for you and your elbows.

Beautiful bullet and ride

Have you had any problems with the fuel gauge indicator like on the Meteor? Good review. Take care and ride safe.

Wait… am I autistic?😮

I would love RE to put the Guerilla 450 single engine into a classic/ Bullet frame!…a Classic 450 single with going on 40 BHP..not a lot less than the 650 twin range!! ….great ramble…loving the Bullet pal…as a “boring” heavy Bonneville Street Twin owner , the lightness in comparison and aesthetics are really appealing!….look forward to the next vid 👌😎

Good review and spot on about the seat/ ergos. Im converting my Halcyon Black classic to a bullet because of that - more room to move

😅great content just sub 😊

I live in Canada, and for the last 4 months, I've been trying to find a Classic 350 for sale. There are none for sale in my province (Ontario) and the dealers charge $7600 plus taxes and license fees, you are close to $9000 out the door. For a little more, you can get a Kawasaki Eliminator and for a bit more again you can get a Vulcan S. The Royal Enfield 650s are all close to $11000 before taxes, putting it out of range for comparable bikes with better performance and features. So, despite my love of getting myself a Classic 350, I've given up and will probably buy a Suzuki Boulevard C50 for $3000 used.

Given the riding conditions here in this part of Oz, for me it could well be the Guerrilla.

Good bikes, fairly simple, reliable, cool looking, enjoyable to ride and priced such that people can afford them. And all that I’ve learned on TH-cam 😁

Not so popular but for me 1:Continental GT650, More popular 2: Classic 350 (no coincidence that I ride both) as you mention the Bullet is very similar. 3: possibly the Shotgun.

Now we have the Bear.What the first Interceptor should have been.

You need to buy your dog a watch and make sure he can tell the time ... lol

Is there a dealer you would recommend as we are in relatively the same area, I have only found one based in Watford.

Morning Beena, thanks for the video! I bought a Classic 350 in August, Halcyon Black (Mars Bar!). Agree re the Meteor, not my style of bike at all. I passed my bike test in July at the tender age of 66 and was keen on the Shotgun. Had a test ride on it and pretty much decided on it but went out on a Classic and fell in love with that. Much more manageable especially for me returning to bikes after nearly 50 years! Wife was happier too. That said I’m looking at something bigger for next year and was hoping the Classic 650 would be the ticket. Got to say I’m not that impressed with the spy shots though…

Re. Your riding position comments: Yes! Feet forward you very quickly get used to and I find very comfy, but it is very different. Who the heck would buy a Classic on the strength of riding a Meteor?! (Have to add though that the Meteor really isn't very cruiser-ish. Not very feet-forward. Much more like an old custom classic. Was sorely tempted, but prefer the Bullet). Even the Classic and Bullet are a different enough position that I greatly prefer the Bullet (the pegs are an inch or two further forward, the bars a little higher and the seat allows you to shuffle back a little more). And the Huntr is very different - a more sports stance. Riding position is everything to me and I also had dealers offer me different J-Series models when I wanted to try a Bullet. Doesn't fill you with confidence in a dealer when they think that's fine.

Glad to see you enjoying Walter, mate. Lovely to have some days to ride left in the year. I tried to find myself a maroon Bullet 350 recently and there are none! Everyone has sold out and RE have no stock. The story is they are selling all the Euro5 models in advance of the Euro5+ coming along, even though the only difference there is a slight mapping change. I'm sure the more realistic reason is there will be more significant changes that may make the 'old' model less popular, ie. LED lights on the newer models is one thing I know is happening to the Classics. Another rumour I heard - independently from two dealers, which is why I give it any weight - is that there may be a Classic on the 450 platform coming along... Doubly weird since all the rumours thus far were that there was a Classic 650 coming... Would love to hear from you or your viewers if anyone has any other info... Cheers!

I bought a Hunter a month ago. I had a sit on every bike. When I sat on the dessert style Classic the dealer referred to it as the Rommel model. 😮

Top 3 1 Signals Marsh Grey 2 Classic 350 Halcyon Green 3 Guerilla 450 (out of curiosity

Good morning Beena. Thank you for the shout out & selecting my topic request for discussion, much appreciated! It was great to hear your valued opinion of the RE Range even if not ridden ones, it was fascinating to learn how you got to choose Walter! I am saving for a Bullet for the Summer, I too like the new Himalayan. We got a Cavapoochon earlier this month, so the clocks back made no difference as our pup is still toilet training presently, but Lily is very good & she wakes me around 5:30 near to when I get up for work so all good. Great Vlog as always, loving your channel, keep it shiny side up, all the best Dwayne 👊😎👍

Rides and hobbies are good, Beena. Your new hobby reminded me of a 1961 (yes, I know, I'm old) Tony Hancock radio programme, 'The Radio Ham.' It's on YT, if you'd like to listen.

What a lovely ride, there never seems to be any traffic for you, unless there's a two mile queue behind you 🤪 Congratulations on your new hyper-fixation, I hope it brings you many hours of intense research and unwise purchases 🤗 That reminds me, I must get back to my 20 internet tabs of distractions. I remember the Hornet, they were the bees knees back then! Thanks for the video

Amateur radio op here Beena. Welcome to the hobby. It’s a bit of a rabbit hole

You live near me (recognise some of the roads!) looking to buy an Enfield early next year, still deciding on 350 or 650! all the best buddy

I always like your rides, especially when you go through Woburn where you went past the house where I used to live a long time ago. It's a pity that, as adults, we feel we can't be seen to play with toys. There is a small model boating pond near me and old men can often be seen to be sailing their model boats which they have built, which I think is nice. I also think that you would enjoy browsing through the "Hobbies" catalogue.

I have a list of obsessions, some carried over from childhood like Dinosaurs & Prehistoric life, Aeroplanes (Mainly fighters), Science (Space/Time life the universe and everything stuff), Natural History and more recent ones (although still from 40+ years ago ....yes I'm old) of Bass Playing (Just the playing, not so much the technical side), Cycling (I've cycled 99% of the hills in County Durham and several mountains in France) and Motorcycles (which has returned after a 20+ year break, as I couldn't afford one for a long time). None of which comes in handy for anything but fills a lot of my 'free' time 🦕 🛩 🐝🎸🚲🏍

A nice relaxing bimble with Beena - splendid! I know what you mean about the obsessive hobbies!

Nothing wrong with your commentary beena its a very enjoyable video to watch.

Another good ride out .. 👍

"It's looking black over Bill's mother's" - I thought it was a Norfolkism but it's interesting that it has got as far as Bedfordshire!

First time I seen this channel ..brilliant will keep watching I love getting out on the north Yorkshire Moor and around Lincolnshire on my Enfield intersepter

Just took delivery of same model you have mate

Wonderful park and avenue isn't it, you've got so many places to go with Walter

Nice drone footage, Beena! Over the decades I had a couple of pairs of fur-lined knee-length leather flying-type boots; very comfortable and waterproof after the proper preparation. Two pairs of socks helped, but as my weekly commute back in the early '60's was 75 miles each way, it didn't take too long in the depths of a British winter's night to lose all feeling in my toes!

Morning Beena, great to see you & Walter out braving the cold! What a Glorious location, stunning drone footage & always a fab choice of music! Always love your self called Waffle, shame we didn't get to see any Kites or MAWNIL'S, but at least we saw some mole hills which made up for it! 🤣👍😎👊 Keep the vlogs coming, love your channel, all the best Dwayne

Morning Beena! What a lovely place to take the drone (and Walter!) - gardens that are just perfect for aerial viewing. Walter seems to be running well and darting into corners beautifully what's the mileage at now?

I'm pretty much sure I'm going to get a Bullet 350 if I can get a reasonable deal on my existing bike. Unfortunately, the second-hand market is poop, it seems :( Next year, I suppose. I wouldn't keep both. Seems extravagant, though I concede the winter bike argument, I intend to not be 'precious' over the Bullet. I bike can be maintained through winters, you just have to clean and protect them. Re. Commuting on a retro: I never did, but don't see why not, if it's an easy-to-ride bike. I used maxi-scooters (Essex to central London!) and having no gear changing was great. The fairings were great. But if you're going to have a geared motorcycle, it just has to be pleasant to ride. Smooth and easy. Comfortable and manoeuvrable.

Doing my full licence in autumn, then I plan to buy one of these by the end of the year and ride it from London to Vietnam in spring, wish me luck!

What navigation system in round clock on the bar?