Royal Enfield Classic 500: The One Bike That Never Gave A Sh*t
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- The Royal Enfield Classic 500 - it doesn't blend into a crowd, it doesn't have to. The "man" among "boys", this bike did whatever it wanted to, its own way.
And nobody complained.
While the entire country is going ga ga over the Royal Enfield Meteor 350's launch today, I get to ride this old school brute that went out on its shield, refusing to kneel (discontinued due to poor sales when India switched to BS-6 norms).
This is not really a review, I am not really a reviewer. Just an average Joe riding and appreciating a motorcycle for what it is - unconventional and unapologetic.
There are smoother bikes in the market, there are more fuel efficient, faster bikes available - and they will all make more sense than the Royal Enfield Classic 500 when you look at logic to decide on a bike. But none of them will appeal to your heart like this Classic 500, that is something I am sure of.
Let me know what you think of this motorcycle in the comments below.
If you like my work and are interested in knowing about my other motorcycles, you can take a look at my Instagram page here: / abhinavbhatt19
Thank you so much for giving me your time. I hope you have a great day.
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RE: Hold my 🍺!
Hold my generator. 🤣 🤣 🤣
@@DevendraKumar-ou2pv hold my piston
Best comment ever.
@@Torquebeast650 hold my 10kg unbalanced crankshaft 🤣🤣🤣
Can't believe there's so much hate today for these kind of motorcycles, I think RE takes more hate than anyone else due to some beta males complaining of its machoness, I mean it's a military bike which was originally designed for the tough guys in the military, not for racing. Its like a suit, it's old fashion but still looks way better and classy than any other outfit and reflects maturity, it's the same with motorcycles. There's a difference in how you look when you are wearing slides vs when you are wearing oxford shoes. It reflects certain personality type because of the fact they made certain choice. Most idiots in our generation have no clue about real style. In our generation you go out and do chest thumping and say I'm a man and people will start complaining but some random person just comes out and say I'm gay, the same people will applaud and say you're so strong, you're so brave and so on.
I know a kickstarter is old school and all. But honestly, there's no greater pleasure than a powerful action from your end which makes the engine come to life. Really makes you connect more with the machine.
Re is like having an angry girlfriend with many issues like reliability, vibrations avg. Breaking etc but you still love it
It's just a feeling which you can't have from any other brand
And my girlfriend is too much loyal that it's with me from last 9 years .... really it's feels like new one even after years
I'll have to contend regarding reliability. I have 2 Enfields and they are both very reliable.
Yes enfields are more reliable than today's KTM 🙄🙄
@@aamirayaaz_05 well because ktm motorcycles have higher compression ratio
"it's like The first girlfriend that you'll never forget" -Abhinav
For those of us in the United States, the lane usage in this video is mind-boggling. And yes, I love my classic 500. Respect.
Haha yea they rely more on common sense than rules 🤣
Mama ji : abhi woh zara showroom se meri meteor le aana
Abhi : " Hamari Meteor "
Russian anthem plays.
@@adityarai5367 😁😁😁😁
That goes for Bajaj... Hamara bajaj
Epic
Bruh... 😂
Dude I love how you have found your own style and evolved into such a great narrator. I truly enjoy your videos -no pretense , just genuine motorcycling goodness on your channel. All the best!
Thanks
Yeah
Agree
@@abhinavbhatt Also never include music or bgms into your videos please.
Agreed.
"Vibes doesn't let you sleep on highways" {Epic}
OMG i cant believe it ..i just spent 25 mins watching this dude explaining royal enfield and didnt even realise it was 25 mins haha good one !!
me to ....
When you are built a bit big than most of the people.
Everyone - Royal enfield lelo tumpar accaha lage ga.
I can feel that comment. I also get the same occasionally.
But bullet still has less seat height. Only for fat average heighted people.😔
For tall guys, they have the Himalayan!😉
The interceptor and gt are for everyone I guess!☺️
I ride an activa and i can understand that too brother.
I am 6 feet 4 inches and a 100 kgs everything is small for me.
😳
Everyone:meteor 350
Abhinav:let me show you clasic 500❣
You know you've fallen in love with an enfield when you don't want anything. No trip meter, no fuel meter, no gear shift indicator. It's got nothing. But it's got everything to make you fall in love with motorcycles. A thumper under you and a big smile on your face.
Yeah. Precisely.
Watching this reminds me of reasons why i brought my bullet 500 😄😄.
Done 45000 kms in 4years still puts a smile on my face everytime i ride it.
Give it to me
I am in pain
I am regretting why I didn't booked "the last of us " 500cc tribute black edition, it hurts more than breakup bro. If you can feel me 😞😞😭😭😭😭😭
@@oldgangster4119 brother, Just buy a Second Hand 500CC
Same 50,000 kms crossed 🙏🏼
Such a simple machine . It does the job it's meant to do...
And I only have loved the 500 series instead of today's 350 series. 500 had some sort of different feel, it's so old school, it's so proper CLASSIC ❤
@@martho3012 True, 500s were the best
Rightly said bro
I assume you like nokia features phones.
10:27 it doesn't give a Damn.
Doodhwala on the splendor infront of you Jumps the Traffic Light. 🚦and he says "Neither do I"😁
Hahahahah
🤣
Doodhwala had a great fall, and created the milky way :)
This is the best humor in ages
Epic😂
Damn...my phone started vibrating when you cranked up the engine😳
Epic..
RE has heart, no matter how much people troll, you can't resist an RE... It's just the way it is, no matter how many companies try to copy it's still a very very big hit... It's got its own fan base, it's got its own feel, it's own heart...
I feel everyday bro, desert storm owner 😪
@@krishnakumar-qe9tf life is cruel🙂
@@krishchait6106 i said like it needs some work...now look the meteor 350 its now completely perfect everyone expect like that btw harley davidson and husq's are way more older than RE.
Really a classic 🔥❤️. I wish Yamaha relaunches their RD350 with the modern touches...
You are one the most sensible riders I've come across , who knows what to compare and what not to , emotions connected to the bike and soo on.... Cheers Man ! I hope to ride along with you sometime !
Sure thing, buddy.
Best classic 500 review I have ever seen.... It's not a review it's a feel which every classic 500 owner's feel.... I'm proud that even I own classic 500...
My bad fortune is that I test rode it, fell in love with it, waited for abs version to come out, then waited for bs6 version, then the motorcycle stopped in production. Shouldn't have waited.... It's like that first love which you wait for too long to propose because you feel something lacking
ur best comment in the video which was funny.."the highness can do it all but no character(till here it was fine...and after that...pointing at classic)...this bike can do nothing"😂😂 laughed at that point😂😂
There are more laughter-inducing references in the video.
yeah i watched...i yet i find this the funniest...coz it's a legend...yet u say it Can do nothing amd even then u go on to say you would love to keep riding this bike...so many contrasts 😂
Don't let your presumptions on a 350 make you judge a 500. I miss my DS 500. The torque had always kept me grinning. It vibes like hell but charges to 100 kmph like a bull and after 115 it gasps for air.
whole youtube - the new meteor is so awesome & it is here.
Abhinav - Classic 500 is bad yet lovable
It's the thump it makes you fall in love and that mountain moving torque, this bike has a soul who cares about refinement go buy a Japanese bike then. It's not for everyone I know but out of all the bikes I have ridden the character and soul of the classic 500 and Yamaha rx100 is just unmatched.
I have them both
rd 350 and rx 100 are better and have better sound than re
My friend , it feels to me with all this nostalgia, u are getting old and realizing it.
I am old and I realised it long ago. Hahaha
Man i love when someone respect the Characteristics of the Classic RE's.... Subscribed
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@@IndianManInAmerica just did. Lovely video, brother. Cheers.
Bilkul brother. Bahut mazaa aaya tumhaara slightly thick Hindi accent sunke and the slick editing. Loved the fact that you were just having fun and not forcing the video.
I m a desert storm 500 efi owner 2015 model year u juat spoke my heart dude that bike is my first love i almost started crying 🥺🥺🥺🥺 for a year i havent tour on it i just made the plan solo ride to lonavala as i stay in mumbai 🥺🥺🥺 mannn u just spoke each n every word as perfect as i will describe about it ❤️ that bike is THE LEGEND N LOVE of my life❤️ i have covered 1lakh 59k on it i started it riding at the age of 17 now i m 22❣️
Wow. Carry on, brother. Carry on.
@@abhinavbhatt i will tagg u on instagram tomorrow after my ride i do follow u thr❣️🙌
If you talk about the milage
In my RE classic 500 delivers me 37 kmpl in highway
And 30 to 32 in city (stock exhaust)
And Don't talk about the torque man its like a truck😍😍😍👌 it's all about torque , it doesn't care if pillion with luggage it pulls like never mind 👌🐅
Without all those engine noises that looks like a properly maintained bike 🔥
Definitely yes, they must bring back this legend.
Hands down best review of classic 500 i had seen ever🙌🏼🙌🏼 eternal classic,thank you abhinav👍🏼
You beautifully expressed the feeling one would get while riding this motorcycle. I myself am a proud owner of a Classic 500 dessert storm and have ridden more than 13000 kms in hills of Meghalaya itself... ❤️
So refreshing the see someone do genuine reviews of old (relatively) bikes. And only a person who loves riding could do it. Great video man
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I am a Proud owner of this unique machine... that’s the same way I feel when I am on the bike... mind muscle connection, In a mediative mood ... give a damn To the whole world.
What a wholesome video, i appreciate the fact you talk about the feel of it and not just numbers. And yes I do ve my conformational biasis because I too ve a 500 with carb! Bliss! 😅
Wow your words makes me feel that what a great experice you have Abhi..
That's why we don't get bored to watch your vlogs.. First youtuber whose 30mints videos are getting complete watch time... 😍 meteor meteor soon
:)
The exact model was my first Royal Enfield bought in 2010 . Unfortunately sold it as parents couldn’t maintain in Goa ...as I am in UK 🇬🇧... had good memories 👍
I been using Re 500 for 4 years only seen small oil leaks not major, if you ride RE like Ktm it's is not reliable, if you ride it properly like an old school suppose to ridden then its reliable like hell! Even my unicorn engine started burning oil after 5 years of normal usage. It depends on how you ride!.. yamaha R1 2009 2010 model's starter motor need replacement every 10000kms ! Still yamaha R1 2010 is a success.. it depends on motorcycle maniacs to maintain and ride... Some People who never owned RE are its haters 😀 they are basically senseless
I agree with you completely. I’ve had my 500 for a year and a half, and absolutely love it. I have a modern powerful bike, but something about the Classic draws me to it whenever I’m riding for fun. Great video 👌🏼
Thanks
The vibs go down a bit when you ride with a pillion or luggage! The extra weight infact stabilizes the bike at relatively higher speeds as well..
Rename the video title to: The passion of riding.
The one mistake royal enfield made: Making these beautiful motorcycles available for everyone.
I have this for the last 5 years and this machine is total badass when you ride it with a single seat on!
I remember riding an old right gear shift. That one had real character. Sort of stood out of the crowd. When I rode the left side one. It felt like riding a pulsar. The linear spike in the acceleration was love at first sight. Well, emission norms are killing the character of every motorcycle.
I drove RE 350 once. Instantly the big pros and cons came to my mind. But now its 3 years, still that is embedded in my mind. So definitely RE is something that gets into your memories. Thus people love to ride and own it.
I remember , it was night and it was raining heavily, I drove through an area where the water level was above my silencer, but this bike didn't give a damn, it kept pulling all through one and half km for that water level, at that moment I looked at it's headlight, I felt like sitting on a locomotive that was pulling the more you throttle. It's an unending joy to ride on it. Yeah it has its own cons, I spend extra even now to maintain it, but still, once it is on road, it is just majestic. I own stealth black 500cc.
Got my proper first bike as a CL350 and missed getting the CL500 instead, but still love the bike the same since day one. Love the toque, the long stroke engine, and the character with the bike. No fancy stuff, not even a fuel gauge but it still teaches me to take care of bikes and experience bigger bikes with the same confidence today. The 500 is a true feeling man! ❤️
Nice honest video, and you’ve captured the essence of the bike perfectly. I had a KTM 990 Adventure (1 litre V-twin) for 11 years from new. It was remapped and had Akrapovic cans fitted, so 4-5 times the power of the Classic 500. But no matter! I started riding bikes in 2006 when I lived in India, with a Bullet. My next bike was a BMWR1200GS after a move to Qatar, then shipping it home to the U.K. Next came the KTM and it saw proper use as a dual sport tourer, the best of its class.
I always had a wish to get back to Enfield sometime and finally traded my KTM for a 2021 Classic 500 over a month ago. Since then I’ve put 1200 miles on it. It puts a big smile on my face every time I ride it. When a fast bike rips past me I just smile and chug on, never missing the speed.
Every day I walk past my Land Rover Discovery and choose the Enfield to commute country roads to work, in fact I look forward to my commute on the Enfield. As for it not being a tourer, you’re only partly correct. It depends on where you set your expectations. I’ve covered over 1000kms in a day across Europe on the KTM but I’ve also done Kolkata - Darjeeling in a single day, and Kolkata - Varanasi in one day by Bullet!
Inspirational
Bro, eagerly waiting for your comprehensive 'Hness' Vs 'Meteor' review, before a final decision. Pls thrust on that 'Achilles heal' factor discussed earlier..
Sure thing.
Classic 650 and bullet 650 are scheduled for 2024 launch. But it's going to be J-series 650cc engine used on Super Meteor 650. So yeah classic 500 and bullet 500 will stay as numismatics
I bet Abhinav sir's Mama ji has no idea how famous he already is....I mean we haven't even seen him but still for us he's the best mama ji in the world... A biker's dream Mamaji 😁
Huehue hi twin post
How's your interceptor?😛
Any idea about good affordable bar end mirrors?
@@Torquebeast650 Hey buddy... mine's doing absolutely fine it'll be getting it's 3rd service done tomorrow.
Bar ends...? Actually I've really liked the one Sreeni have installed on his Baker Express - He'll be making a video of it soon on his YT channel th-cam.com/users/4cheenu
Everything on it doesn't make sense... but still it makes sense... It's a Classic.... I have a 1991 CI RE 500...forest green.... It's an awesome bike....a legend in itself... Love my RE 500...
Glad to see you love this classic...
Hey Abhinav compair hyness vs meteor
This is a must 😁
Sure.
Waiting for this so we can choose the final 😂
Yes exactly 😂😁
19:31 "RE bring it back yaar, just don't let this legend die.. "
All those who say aye please give this comment a like.
Anyhow I see, this 500cc engine should have been repurposed in the Scram or Himalayan.
Looking forward for your royal enfield Meteor bhaiya😀❤️❤️
Torque Monstaa 😍
Kick starting a motorcycle in 2020 is loveeee
Change the swing arm bush from the new low quality nylon bush to the old bullet metal swing arm bush. It also got rubber layered inside. No need to cut any of the bars. Measurements are the same. And around 90% of the vibration will be gone. New bullet are installed with nylon bush. Result, frequent wear n tear n frequent maintenance and services.
I am no bike enthusiast but after watching all these videos I really connect with you Mann.. Thank you so much for not adding any kind of music and let us enjoy pure raw content and feel. Genuinely appreciating everything about all your videos.
I ride a desertstorm 500cc from 3years and I don’t care abt the tech it’s all about the character and cult following and I did many bloody long rides with no hesitation...
Even I owe one.. Shall I keep or sell it for new Re
Love the way he used kick while starting that masterpiece ...
Still miss it tho😔
Don't feel like riding Honda anymore? Last 15 days just washed out in one ride. Well I guess I am feeling the Royal Enfield now.
These are words of all the purists out of your mouth, I just love it exactly the way you defined.
And also there's something to be said about the motorcycle and trust me, its not good.
I don't know about the build quality of Royal Enfield classic motorcycles right now, but back in 2015/16, most of the motorcycles were not balanced. As in you couldn't ride it with no hands. It would start pulling in one direction. Mine used to turn to the right direction as soon as i took my hands off the handlebar. I had thought that it was due to wheels but the service guy told me its due to the chassis. 3 out of 8 classic motorcycle i rode (from our group) had this problem. Quality control was not a thing in Enfield back then i guess.
There was no 'look ma, no hands' moment while owning one😂😭😭
Exactly ❤️ These Are Time Machines That Rides Slow, Gives The Tik Tik Sounds Of Tappets, Vibrates When The Throttle Is Wide Open & Gives That Satisfying Exhaust Note
I own desert storm 75to80 kmph is sweet spot. 24k done 6 years .
A true classic.. I was very fortunate at the age of 18 years to have owned a 1968 army owned used 350cc bike.. That bike taught me so much indeed.. How to take care of your bike.
Abhinav... Any chance of getting the Metor 350 vs CB 350 comparo
Will try to.
I guess that's the best ever compliment Sunny Deol ever had...😅 being compared with a Royal Enfield classic 500.
RE isn't about the numbers or any hi_fi tech it's all and all about the feels .. Riding RE has its own charm..❤️
Well the classic 500 has fi i guess
Yes I had it. Full of vibration and oil leakage problem.
Although RE has few problems in some of its models, but yes it's has its own charm specially because it's so old and of it's association with Indian armed forces.
@@VikasJaink have you ever owned classic 500 before?
@@atsonaga5520 yo!
Bhai I have been religiously following your H'ness updates and have become a fan of your review style. Please make videos on Meteor 350.
Sure bhai. And thank you :)
I have a Thunderbird 350, 14 and a half years old, the oldest school ever, and still I am proud to own that.
You're voice is soothing man! Loved the POV!
I too own same chrome 500.. It's Just love.. ♥️♥️
Man - If you think this is old school you should ride a Bullet 500 Cast iron version or a Lightning 535.
Also when this bike was launched in 2009 or so, there was no other naked motorbike that would do 132 kph in India. The P220 was the closest competitor.
We did a Ladhak trip in 2010 - this bike climbed Khardungla in 3rd with a 90 KG pillion and 75 kg rider.
This was the first "game changer" motorbike for RE after the AVL based Machismo
Wow.
Enfield owner: "f**k superpowers I got an ENFIELD." Awesome video.🔥 25 mins of pure emotion. ❤️
I live this motorcycle. I hope RE brings it back.
RE should bring this legend back
This put a big smile on my face.*RE fanboy alert*
Haha. Great stuff man. Your videos just keeps surprising us. Also, absolutely agree with you on the fact that the vibes get to you, but trust me once you get to something more refined, this vibey character is the only thing you want back. All the very best for future content. Cheers!
Thank you.
No bike can beat the feeling of riding a classic 🗿
The product even the RE senior Mechanics say sell it as soon as possible 🤣🤣
Hahahha. Really?
@@abhinavbhatt yes I have a standard 350 ,& guys come with the efi issues of 500 at service center and that's the final solution they got 😂😂 ,even if you go to a so called ustad he will suggest you to change it to carb.🤣🤣
My first bike was a used Desert Storm 500 which I bought with my savings of 2 years when I was 21. I sold it and bought a RC 390, then a ninja. Then a dominar. But I realised that even though enfields give you alot of mechanical shit. The enfield gives you a personality. You enjoy getting it repaired. It gives you some sense of progression and identity. And the fact that it isn't that easy to ride. Makes you feel like you're pushing yourself and achieving etuff, versus how easy bikes are nowadays. I now realise that even though its the most unreliable bike ever. It strangely feels like the most sorted bike ever.
There is nothing much good about bullets. High maintenance, poor mileage , too much vibration, oil leaks etc.
Fir bhi maza aata hai bullet chalane mein.
I am riding my Thunderbird since last 17 years
High maintenance? Are you out of your mind?😂 I have a thunderbird 350x and there is very little maintenance.
@@sierrachief117 , 17 years padhna bhool gaye?
@@kunjikorans get the engine rebuilt and replace all gaskets and seals and consumable parts like piston rings and clutch plates and enjoy another 10 years of very little maintenance :)
@@sierrachief117 , itne paise nahi hai bhai
sir try servicing it the moment u will change its oil vibrations will vanish
AB - "This Motorcycle it kinda stands out, it does not compete with anything"
As a Classic 500 owner made me really proud ❤️😁
And youtube has very little quality content on the Classic 500, Thanks for putting up a wonderful glimpse of it 🔥
Hey Abhinav, I brought this motorcycle few days back. 2015 model and I’m loving it.
dont say old school this is timeless bet my son would probably like it
I am lucky to own a classic 500 squadron blue. Fell in love the movement I saw it and even more when I rode it. Yes the vibes are high, but soon you will get used to it and will expect the same from all the bikes you ride. I dint like the interceptor only reason was there were no vibes.
Honda CB650 cruiser 🙂
great review as usual.....
very true words.. yes she cant be only bike, i own one in squadron blue , i have very refined one HONDA CBR250r and custom pulsar but still i love my REclassic 500.
It's a simple motorcycle, just to enjoy the ride, i have a gt650 too, but still attraction of this motorcycle is in different levels.....
you can beat mumbiker nikhil
I have a DS 500 2016 model watching this i know the feeling man.... This machine has no economy and yes its not that reliable machine but the torque it gives the emotional attachment that you have when maintaining it it's beyond description.
The mirror positioning giving me ocd
Ohhh that laugh was so satisfying...
only if anyone can put up the emotions into words..... Great Video 🔥
Your words are justifying the riding pleasure of a true royal Enfield 500❤️🔥 they should bring this 500 back in the way of meteor's new engine .. A brand new 500cc engine
I always loved and preferred 500 over 350. it's torquey nothing can match this legend❤️🔥
Royal Enfield are like the Nokia 1208 of motorcycle world. Simple sturdy and charming.
Abhinav Bhaiya , as they say in Bihar.
Bullet 500 RAJA GADDI BA!
ASLI RAJA GAADI