First two are called ryan, next two are called aneesh and the last one, ryan&aneesh. Their entire crew is just two dudes. And boy are they doing an epic job
The twins might be described as the sixties reborn, but the tractable REH is perfect for exploring mtn roads that disappear into the wilderness ..great ergos and fun to ride. 1930's efi retro. Bring your hiking boots.. just in case. 😁
Somebody makes these videos in a city with a large professional film community. Lots of people have been to film school, and lots of them just have decades of experience. You're certainly right about the quality of the movies.
@Agorila09 A lot of a footage was pretty pretentious and cringe. The closeup of the "helping others, helps yourself" sticker was especially gay. Whoever films and edits these defiantly went to film school.
“She’ll do 140 at a bloody idle” ??? What does that even mean? I love their writing as well but some things in this one seemed a bit gratuitous/over indulgent
The 47bhp may seem underpowered compared to todays standards and make no sense out of the UK and EU however, 47bhp is the upper limit for motorcycles if you are riding on an A2 license so this falls right in sweet spot for riders on an A2 license
I mean the closest competition is the kawa z650 twins but they are 2.5 more expensive than this and doesnt even have dual abs or slipper clutch. This bike in India is undisputed right now.
That is interesting. Anyone going to tell the Europeans about the Big Hoss and the fact that a standard Motorcycle license is all you legally need to ride it in the states?
Makes no sense out of the UK or EU--well maybe. I'm not so sure. Here in California, the land of perpetually congested, slow, and stalled freeways, is also the place of beautiful mountain, foothill, and wine country back roads. My Royal Enfield INT 650 is right at home here.
47 hp at the crankshaft is not too bad for what is an air cooled bike (sure it has an oil cooler as well but basically it's air cooled). If you want more power there are big bore kits to take the capacity to 750 or 800+ cubic centimetres and high lift cams are also readily available not to mention more alternative silencers and complete exhaust systems than you could poke a stick at. I love my GT but it's not perfect for me i.e. I'd welcome a 'what gear am I in now' indicator, self cancelling indicators, lower seat height and a lot less weight. Still for the price it's a wondrous thing.
@@Jeremiah90526 License? Pish. You mean a Permit, a single written test, and be 15 and 1/2 years old is all that is necessary to ride any bike that can pass inspection in the US. There are tons of US riders who have never passed the license test, or attended classes to bypass it.
@@jgcapers3860 I owned yamaha ss125, for 8 years it was my first bike, I sold it last summer, to get the interceptor 650, now there isn't anything in the mainstream Indian market that tempts me... 😅😅 Premium bikes don't sell easily in India..
When i was at BMW shop, they laught when i came in my working clouthes. Then i went to Triumph and the bike was solid. Last stop was Royal Enfield, i tried the Interceptor and i fall in love. The people were nice, bike was awesome, i could not complain. Now, after one year i would not change nothing and i spared half of the price for BMW or Triumph. ;) Sorry for my english :D
@@y.__.y-- I've seen it, depends much on the country and city but yes, being a "premium brand" something makes the sale staff grow a bit smug about it and start judging people's appearance.
@@brienfranco it's true, i get pretty dirty in my work and after the workinghours i don't have much time left, so i went stright to BMW. They didn't won't to talk to me because i was not worth theyr's time just by appearance .. Even a homeless guy in good looking suit can strike people like a rich man .. But i don't mind, i have my R-E and i am more than happy with my 650 Interceptor ♥
I have one of these and I get a lot of compliments and questions about it. A lot of people are actually surprised when I tell them my bike is a 2019 model because they think it's a classic bike. I feel like there's no better compliment than that for a modern classic café racer. Great job Royal Enfield!
I’ve owned dozens of bikes in the four decades I’ve been riding. I LOVE my interceptor, it’s not the fastest bike I’ve had but it just makes me smile like it was a Dachshund puppy. R E did a beautiful job on this machine, solid, intuitive controls, good ergonomics, easy shifting and no b.s.. This bike always starts conversations with strangers, sometimes stops traffic (no joke). Mark me down as a RE devotee!
@@Spartansrule118 15000km only issue was too much grease in electrical connections, caused an intermittent failure to start. Found easily when I checked connections, cleaned the grease no problems since.
I'm going to be honest here, I know I could get a more powerful and modern machine for the money, I know it's heavy and the tires are a bit to skinny, but man, I test drives this machine 3 days ago, I haven't been that happy since I was a kid. Currently I own a Honda cb190r, which I consider an expensive machine for around 2600 dollars(in my country I make 500 dollars a month which is more than you can earn with a university degree) and this little machine pulled me out depression and anxiety so much! Now since I've driven the conti 650 I'm in love... This is really my dream bike, I'm currently saving as much as I can to buy it, I want to have this bike with me until I die and may be if I ha e any children, give them this bike. Seen your review had me with a big fucking grin on my face, the editting, the script. THE BIKE! I know that maybe for you, 5000 dollars is not much but man, this bike is the dream for people like me. I thank you so much for this video. Keep it up!!!
That's the thing about motorcycles though, you gotta get what makes you happy! I still cant get the Vanvan 200 off my mind, put a smile on my face the second i sat down on one.
@Anirudh Vasudeva diamonds are actually worthless, they are widely available and are artificially inflated price. Unlike gold they cannot act as currency replacement. So British can have that shit
Blitz 4 -Awesome transition! I didn't want the video to end. The whole thing was a masterpiece but I have to point out, 3:04 with the suspended launch anticipation up to the bird-cut edit, was hilarious.
What we have here is FortNine's best video ever, in my humble opinion. A brilliant review combining a RE motorcycle history lesson with an informative review and all done with unparalleled video, photo and dialogue excellence. A work of art.
So glad you rated the Royal Enfield twin chaps, I too love my Interceptor (much the same bike bar the styling), a cracking machine that has that rare quality of good looks, loads of smiles per mile and great value. Talking of great things, your videos are just epically brilliant now, you put us regular TH-camrs completely to shame, I love a FortNine vid....do keep it up! All the best Ryan and team....TMF
Dude your videos are my 3rd favorite on all of TH-cam for motorcycle videos next to FortNine and the hilarious Marlon (he only has 3 reviews but they are on informational and too funny), you are no slouch and I love to see this mutual respect
This started as a review and ended up being a love letter. Rightfully so, I have an interceptor now, waited all these years for the perfect Royal Enfield bike and I finally got it. And it’s a joy to ride...
It is not a sports bike to todays standards ,but it has decent power and an amazing torque curve that has you smile all day , better yet it is easy to maintain hence less shop time bills .Travelling long distance is a joy with this simple and efficient bike , wont scare you nor empty your bank account so what better smile enducer can you get at its price !
@@suraj250684 Pretty reliable, easy to work on and mod if you want. When I had mine, I changed the light, added leather grips, bags, and smaller pipes. You can even get kits to make it up to an 850. Put to use that 3 year warranty for the odometer, they still are shoddy with electrical work
@@suraj250684 It was a great bike in terms of shifting but it had its issues for me, mainly its height and weight. I'm about 6 ft tall and it was a pain to walk at any given point. It's quite a bit taller than the Continental and weighing 450 LBs wet, it's top heavy. This also gave me a bit of a wobble at highway speeds, anything over about 70 mph (and I maxed it out at 100 mph a few times). It just didn't like it. I think the Continental would fair better being lower to the ground, but the Interceptor just doesn't have the power to push its less aerodynamic, high standing body at those speeds. Also, on my trade in - the guys were convinced the bike was slow on the starter, that's just kind of how it is. (they also all come with a trickle charger hook up, at least the dealer I went to sold them all that way) That clutch though, AMAZING. I have a Z650 now, and man, I miss how easy I could shift. Yeah, I have a wet slipper, but it's still not as fine tuned.
My dad literally had tears in his eyes when he test rode it, we have been having royal enfield as a tradition in the family. My grandpa gave him a 1987 bullet and a bullet electra 350 to my uncle when he went college and my dad gave me a 2017 Classic 350. He asked me to bring this to my family garage when the time comes. He loves his 1987 one but he is suprised that Royal enfield has made such a nice bike and if you dont complain too much this bike is really really sexy n fun.
If you don't complaint enough then anything is worth its price. RE makes the shittiest bikes in India and is primarily being sold based on what you expressed, emotions. Get a better bike, atleast your children will ride a better bike while connecting with the emotion. P.S.- I don't, in any way, am trying to demean your family tradition or the emotion.
@@vjndr32 "I don't in any way am trying to demean..." yet that's exactly what you did, you pretentious prick. You didn't even offer anything worthy to back up your claim.
I came for the motorcycle reviews, stayed and subscribed for the professional editing, charismatic philosophic host and fantastic entertainment factor. What can I say, each new review from Fortnine is an absolute treat. Top Gear quality, from an absolutely brilliant TH-camr team.
@@162pradyumna3 yeah the classic 350 is crap, the himalayan is just ok, but the new meteor 350 seems promising and ofc 650 twins are the best bikes in their lineup.
I’ve been watching motorcycle reviews for maybe over ten years now, and this guy is the best! Excellent subtle but high quality production values, thoughtful and intelligent script and a brilliant understated delivery...bravo!
I agree.. I can look up stats anywhere. These types of reviews, full of character and looking at the essence of the machine is what I want in a review. Bravo!
@@toravnerflyr6911 The thing is, you can look up stats and simple straight to the point reviews anywhere you want. FortNine has different purpose for me at least, it made me fall in love with motorcycles. It made me respect what motorcycling is and the soul of it. For that, they are the best channel for me.
I first saw this video the day it was released. I had never heard of the Continental 650 until then. Now, as of last weekend I own one and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Ryan and Fortnine for this review. Royal Enfield owes a lot to you.
@@picardcook7569 No problems at all! I've only got around 3k miles on it but the first service was super easy. Only took about an hour and a half to adjust the valves. I try to make this bike my daily commuter but I don't like to take it into the rain (I have an uglier bike for rainy rides). This summer's going to be the real test; I plan on taking it everywhere I can and even do some long touring days around coastal California and Oregon. I'm sure it'll hold up like a champ.
@@zach4410 Very nice. I'm thinking of buying an Enfield myself. The three year warranty instills confidence, but it's also nice to hear good long term reviews from regular riders.
Maadhu Jovi Yeah i know but out of all these Royal Enfield is the most recognised brand....And almost everyone owns the iconic Bullet....(i own Interceptor 650).
Maadhu Jovi Go to any forest or any remote place and you will see a Royal enfield mechanic or someone who knows how to work on it.......they are everywhere...
People have no idea how much respect these machines command on the roads of the Indian subcontinent. What Harley Davidson is to America , RE is to India !
I feel bad that I'm just getting around to this one. I've owned my RE since Jan 23 and I love it. I've been a superbike guy forever, and I get so much fun out of this little bike. It gets way more positive attention everywhere I go in comparison to other bikes I've owned. I've modded it a lot, which is half the fun. When I first purchased, I was wondering if the novelty would wear off. Not on your life! Thanks for the great video!
The thing about an Enfield is that that they're incredibly fun to ride. Because there's no hi-tech BS there, just a pure simple motorcycle Edit: I meant hi tech bull shit, not ABS as that seems to have confused ppl.
You don't take a royal Enfield to a racetrack I own a old 2004 bullet based on the original British design with the gear levers on the wrong side I love to take it over a hill or through the countryside enjoying the air rather than whizzing past all those things.
At 1:19 you can hear the first part of RE tagline " Made like a gun" then followed by sound of gunshots in the background in a sense completes the tagline "Made like a gun, goes like a bullet" . Next level motorcycle review sir , loved it.
The 'Royal Enfield' is an actual gun that the British military once used. Edit: It's called the Lee Enfield as correctly pointed out by the comment below.
I don't normally comment on videos but definitely had to for this one. Your videos are edited, written, filmed so well even non riders tune into your vids!
@@karlcritchley7373 but he's not wrong. Yes A2 mandates max. 48HP, but you are allowed to take a bike up to 96HP and restrict it to 48. That is What a friend of mine did with his pre 2020 africa twin.
@@Tondaloona03I've owned it since 2021 January. Me and the wife put 15000 miles on it together. This is also my 4th royal enfield we had 3 500s before this. It's british bike at its best and it's pure motorcycling no frills no touch screens no fairings. Just riding places and having fun. Personally can't see myself loving modern bikes as they evolve into ever more modernized cars some of them even have apple car play or whatever. I love royal enfield and I don't see any other brand fitting my needs
Itchy boots is not hype. Noraly is the real deal. I bought my Himalayan last March after finding her videos among the reviews. Love the bike for what it is and what it is not.
@@alneno9840 here is a link to a dealer in Vancouver, Canada. /www.internationalmotorsports.com/New-Inventory-2019-Royal-Enfield-Motorcycle-Scooter-Int650-Mark-Three-Vancouver-7631258?ref=list They currently have the Royal Enfield Motorcycles on sale. Cheers
I watch a ton of TH-cam and almost never comment on videos. That being said, I had to chime in and say you guys kill it with these stylized reviews. They are truly inspired. They are “In”. In-teresting, in-formative and in-finitely fun to watch. Keep it up.
The production quality of these videos is astounding, not sure how I've missed this channel. The 650 is a tempting buy, one of those bikes I could see myself scratching on the back roads and making myself feel like a hero as you can wring out every last BHP.
I've watched thousands of reviews on TH-cam or other platforms. This one is head and shoulders the best in content, history, cinematography, and locations. Well done sir, I really enjoyed that.
I bought a red Continental GT 650 because of this video. Upgraded from a 200cc. Fortnine does not deliver to my country unfortunately, so I’m writing this comment as a thank you. Good job, Ryan and team, you make the motorcycling world a better place.
It felt like i'm watching a segment on Top Gear, brillinatly made feature that gives a fitting tribute to a machine made by and for leisure riding aficionados.
RE are changing the game. I'll be getting a Hunter 350 when it's released here in the UK and I think it could bring in a tonne of young riders (as long as people are willing to get a UK motorcycle licence for it).
Issue is that it struggles to stay at 70, if you're travelling any distance (especially if young people like me are getting bikes as we can't afford to have a car as well on average) they need to do a 400-500cc with 30ish hp. That's the sweet spot, low enough that insurers won't kill you and enough you can stay at a reasonable speed
@@jacobwhite9961I've got a scram 411 as my only vehicle, no car, lives outside uncovered all through the winter. Never ever fails to start, never had so much as a flat tyre and it holds its own at 80 on the dual carriageway just fine
That's less than a third of what my Thruxton R just cost me! I can't sit and say I got twice the bike for that much more, or even twice the smiles. Nice work RE.
I literally rode this exact bike in your video (from Triumph Seattle/Northwest Moto) as a demo. Ordered it on the spot and had to wait 5 weeks for back order. It’s my first bike and it’s been a dream.
@@harshampl had mine for 3 weeks now. Loving every minute of it. Suspension might be a bit hard at times but that is usually more fun than anything else.
You are like the Anthony Bourdain of motorcycles. This video was an absolute work of art, oozing passion and style. I've watched thousands of hours of TH-cam over the years, and nothing come close to the quality of this. You've sold me on this bike, but perhaps more importantly, your channel. Thank you!
The best advert Royal Enfield never made. Your film quality is phenomenonal. My dark secret is that I loved my Enfield Bullet, far more roadholding than power, felt like a classic, lovely engine note, and learning a whole new way to ride because of the stupidly heavy flywheel which made changing up and using flywheel inertia a far better way to accelerate than using the twist grip! The finest way to connect with the British countryside on a bright, chilly Sunday morning if you want to experience more than a tunnel of high speed adrenaline with blurry peripherals. There's a time for speed, and a time for seeing, smelling and feeling the countryside, and that is more fun on a slower bike.
Ugh, this video is going to lead to an actual purchase. I’ve made the shift back to track only riding, due to awful drivers everywhere and haven’t had the itch to hit the street once in the last few months. Till just now... 😡 I’ll send you guys the bill.
Another fantastic review. I really think Royal Enfield hits an incredible price point on their machines. I love my Triumph Street Triple 765, but sometimes wonder if I should have gotten a RE Cafe racer AND a Himalayan AND tricked them both out for the same price. Speaking of the Himalayan Ryan... I know that's right up your ADV alley
@@s1mpleenigma311 the best number of motorcycles is solved by this equation: n+1 where "n" represents the number of motorcycles already in your garage.
I own Himalayan and it's strictly for indian roads. Iam in love with the machine. It's meant for poor roads and dirt ways. But surely not for western highways. I cruise comfortably at a 100kmph on indian highways and that's more than enough the perfect speed for indian roads. My top speed on the Himalayan is 134kmph
I love going down the TH-cam rabbit hole... how TH-cam's algorithm failed to recommend your videos to me, considering that I search for random motorcycle related videos all the time, baffles me. You have such fantastic production quality that it's hard for me to believe that you're still mainly doing TH-cam videos. You're basically a one presenter version of a motorcycle Top Gear show (I'm referring to the good ol' Top Gear days). I hope to see many many more of your videos, either here or on a much more massive platform.
I lived in Seattle for 3 years, and I regret not doing one thing, that is to ride a Royal Enfield. Surprisingly, there are quite a few Royal Enfield riders in Seattle. This video is nostalgic af ❤
“For What It’s Worth”. Started riding in 1968 , In 2006 bought the bike my grandpa rode, a 2006 Iron Barrel Bullet, ( fun providing it has a competent stable mate).... Currently,,, the line up has been reduced to a 2018 Himalayan and an 2019 F750GS BMW...... if one “had” to go tomorrow, it would be the BMW. What Royal Enfield is doing is amazing....!! ,, I’m old enough to remember those “ crappy Japanese motorcycles”. ( we all know how that turned out ! ) Royal Enfield , has read the waters and really understands the market ....... GO ENFIELD ! Great Vid. Sir...
Just passed my mfs ecourse. Taking my 3 day riding course next week. The bike I've wanted for a while, "and will have in 3 weeks" continental gt. Never knew any of that stuff till now, only knew I loved the look, price, and a seemingly great starter bike. Thanks for the info, loved the content. Amazing
In a somewhat similar manner, this channel has come on leaps and bounds from its almost apologetic, gawkish beginnings. Probably the best review video of this bike....already! Great editing, and content and delivery.
Fortnine has the best motorcycle videos! The production is excellent. I’m just sad that I finished watching because now I have to wait a while for another Fortnine video.
Gotta say, you guys are doing an amazing job with the production quality, cinematography and scene selection. This was just sublime. Well worth the subscription, even as a bike noob. You’re whetting my appetite for two wheels!
What a stellar production. I think the main thing to remember with Enfields is the price to quality. Its extremely hard to beat and fills a gap in the market, particularly for riders on an A2 license in the UK. I've owned a classic 500 and even though its hilariously slow, its well made, solid and has charm by the bucket load. Routinely came back to tbe bike to find people taking photos of it. Loved the video, just subscribed.
47HP is propably suited towards the EU-Markets, where you've got a "A2" license, wich limits you to bikes with 48HP ... unless you have the "A" license, wich allows you to ride all bikes
Australia has Learners Permits & probationary licences limited to 250cc OR LAMS ( which is based on power to weight ratio from 251cc to 656cc of less than 150 kilowatts per tonne). Full licences are unlimited. So bigger guys can legally ride physicaly bigger bikes on thier " L or P plates". Actual intelligence from a government department!! I must admit that a Royal Enfield is now on my radar when I finally retire my 1981 XJ750 - After all, after 40 years its getting a bit unreliable and I no longer enjoy working on it every second weekend. All of the newer bikes I have test ridden had no "soul" ( more "appliances" than motorbikes ) or just plain scared the cr#p out of me (much closer to 60 than 16 ), so finding out RE have actually made a reliable bike has me looking on with interest.
wow! a well-produced piece! from the host, the writing, the cinematography, color, editing to music selection, audio recording and post. this rivals or even beats network produced segments! great job to you and your team fortnine!
I've been watching the videos these guys have been putting out for a long time now and it still blows me away every. Time. So good. So blessed to be able to watch their art
I've watched this video I'm not sure how many times now and I still can't get over the excellent work of your videographer. It looks like a lot of this is shot on 8 mm film. Which really lends to the vintage feel of the video
Thank you for showing it exactly how it is!!!! Always impressed by your extensive and highly detailed research, attention to all the minute details and excellent understanding for shooting and editing video!
I have a gt650 I keep coming to thus video again and again after months it just feels so good. This is the best motorcycle review I have ever seen. Thank you so much Ryan
The narration, the visuals, the soundtrack and the subject. Every bit of this video was an absolute treat to savour. I pray you keep up the good work, F9!
I actually have massive respect for royal enfield for their color selections. Even in Nepal when I see a royal enfield that is other than white or black it always manages to grab my attention and turn my head even though Ive seen Royal Enfields thousands of times. The choices they offer is mwah.
So in 1970 I bought a '64 Interceptor 750. Great fun to ride if you didn't mind ding a tune up every 400 miles, having to use two hands to operate the cutch, and carburetor jets that needed replacement every thousand feet of altitude change. After that it was all Japanese and German for me. All road bikes until two years ago when I bought the BMW 310GS DualSport. It convinced me that Indian build quality was for real. Two weeks ago I purchased the INT 650 Mark2. I could not be happier. Build quality is superior, ride is exquisite, styling is gorgeous, and after 56 years of riding I feel like a kid again. Thanks RE!!
Congratulations, FortNine Staff, you have done it again! I have really come to appreciate these reviews because of the time and detail that goes into them. So thank you for another masterpiece. I do wish that Ryan would actually respond to his viewers. But hey, I guess I'll just have to forgive this eccentricity and make due with superior content! As for the bike, well - My dealer just became an Enfield dealer, so I have seen the bikes and checked the work. These bikes are solid, man. They appear to be well put together, and amazingly, I even fit on some of them! Value aside, however, these just won't do it for me. Just not enough bike for my needs. But I do appreciate them for what they are and for the value they deliver. It will be interesting to see if I start seeing these bikes running around the Bay Area. I honestly hope so.
This is only the second time I’ve felt the urge to comment after reviewing a video on you tube....and I’ve viewed a lot. That whole production/edit was just sublime ! Congratulations on creating some great work (not unlike Royal Enfield). I’ll now be off searching for more content from you. Thanks.
This was one of the best written, produced, and edited videos I have ever seen. Apart from being interested in the motorcycle, this was an enthralling video to watch.
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The writer
The host
The camera man
The editors
The producers
Are dope
First two are called ryan, next two are called aneesh and the last one, ryan&aneesh. Their entire crew is just two dudes.
And boy are they doing an epic job
They are awesome
@@dnltbrca WELL THAT JUST BLOWS MY MIND DAMN.
The twins might be described as the sixties reborn, but the tractable REH is perfect for exploring mtn roads that disappear into the wilderness ..great ergos and fun to ride. 1930's efi retro. Bring your hiking boots.. just in case. 😁
Very talented
the 80's vibe, the writing, the delivery...
such content even youtube premium neglects
He's referencing the endless summer which came out in 1969, which was very influential in the pop culture of the 80s
Actually its the 60's but ill give you a pass
Damn he’s in Seattle
@@itslife9855 Toronto
@@danielsvavars6787 ja Part of it is, but there’s the Seattle space needle in the video
Soneone went to film school.
These are like Oscar-worthy short movies.
@@ianwyrdness1380 Oh.. Sorry then
All thi magic is from his editor
Somebody makes these videos in a city with a large professional film community. Lots of people have been to film school, and lots of them just have decades of experience. You're certainly right about the quality of the movies.
@Agorila09 his editor literally went to film school mate.
@Agorila09 A lot of a footage was pretty pretentious and cringe. The closeup of the "helping others, helps yourself" sticker was especially gay. Whoever films and edits these defiantly went to film school.
After 3 years and watching multiple times .... This is still the best motorcycle review
Try the new Ducati review
I do visit this comment every year.... Cuz its true.......bring on the dual sport, cruiser and tourer.... Yeah
Well ya might consider the SCRAM review… Never mind that, just look at all those colors
i agree
Made me buy one
"Such manners even premium machines neglect" that's impeccable writing right there!
Are you enjoying yours bro ???
@@werty593 Just received mine and keep finding little grease pencil initials from the workers who built it. Delightful!
A review worthy of conti I dare say.
“She’ll do 140 at a bloody idle” ??? What does that even mean? I love their writing as well but some things in this one seemed a bit gratuitous/over indulgent
@@Fee.1 I assume he means kph and it has a tall last gear, that's 86mph btw
If royal enfield made advertisements as good as your videos they'd be selling 2 million instead on 1 every year.
So good
i bought a gt650 because of this video! but honestly the bike is pretty average.
@@notstevelam They are all about the hype. Nothing special really.
Looks good when you put on a leather jacket thats about it.
@@sayakgupta3068 wtf u talking about 😂😂😂 Royal Enfields sell like fuckin hot cakes in india
@@Strdyaftrnoon Because India doesn't have better bikes. Import is too high.
@@jimmylives lmao so true even the foreign manufacturers bring shitty bikes to the market
I feel like I should've paid to watch this.
But you will not pay
@@sagbear lol true
Soon you will 😄
You paid by clicking.. we all do. If it’s “free” you are the product being sold.
If you are not paying for the product then you are the product.
The 47bhp may seem underpowered compared to todays standards and make no sense out of the UK and EU however, 47bhp is the upper limit for motorcycles if you are riding on an A2 license so this falls right in sweet spot for riders on an A2 license
I mean the closest competition is the kawa z650 twins but they are 2.5 more expensive than this and doesnt even have dual abs or slipper clutch. This bike in India is undisputed right now.
That is interesting. Anyone going to tell the Europeans about the Big Hoss and the fact that a standard Motorcycle license is all you legally need to ride it in the states?
Makes no sense out of the UK or EU--well maybe. I'm not so sure. Here in California, the land of perpetually congested, slow, and stalled freeways, is also the place of beautiful mountain, foothill, and wine country back roads. My Royal Enfield INT 650 is right at home here.
47 hp at the crankshaft is not too bad for what is an air cooled bike (sure it has an oil cooler as well but basically it's air cooled). If you want more power there are big bore kits to take the capacity to 750 or 800+ cubic centimetres and high lift cams are also readily available not to mention more alternative silencers and complete exhaust systems than you could poke a stick at. I love my GT but it's not perfect for me i.e. I'd welcome a 'what gear am I in now' indicator, self cancelling indicators, lower seat height and a lot less weight. Still for the price it's a wondrous thing.
@@Jeremiah90526 License? Pish. You mean a Permit, a single written test, and be 15 and 1/2 years old is all that is necessary to ride any bike that can pass inspection in the US. There are tons of US riders who have never passed the license test, or attended classes to bypass it.
Sometimes it's not about getting there faster, it's about getting there happier.
@Moto Guzzi well there is such a thing as too much power...Sometimes too much just gets exhausting. When all you want is just enough.
Buy a yamaha and you can have both
@@jgcapers3860 r15 is the biggest bike Yamaha sells in India..
@@palashkale hey, you all are getting the XSR 155 too later this year. That mean a choice between 135km and 125km with style :)
@@jgcapers3860 I owned yamaha ss125, for 8 years it was my first bike, I sold it last summer, to get the interceptor 650, now there isn't anything in the mainstream Indian market that tempts me... 😅😅 Premium bikes don't sell easily in India..
When i was at BMW shop, they laught when i came in my working clouthes. Then i went to Triumph and the bike was solid. Last stop was Royal Enfield, i tried the Interceptor and i fall in love. The people were nice, bike was awesome, i could not complain. Now, after one year i would not change nothing and i spared half of the price for BMW or Triumph. ;)
Sorry for my english :D
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BMW staff literally laughed at you for wearing work clothes inside their showroom? I highly doubt that.
@@y.__.y-- you know what they say about BMW drivers..
@@y.__.y-- I've seen it, depends much on the country and city but yes, being a "premium brand" something makes the sale staff grow a bit smug about it and start judging people's appearance.
@@brienfranco it's true, i get pretty dirty in my work and after the workinghours i don't have much time left, so i went stright to BMW. They didn't won't to talk to me because i was not worth theyr's time just by appearance .. Even a homeless guy in good looking suit can strike people like a rich man .. But i don't mind, i have my R-E and i am more than happy with my 650 Interceptor ♥
I have one of these and I get a lot of compliments and questions about it. A lot of people are actually surprised when I tell them my bike is a 2019 model because they think it's a classic bike. I feel like there's no better compliment than that for a modern classic café racer.
Great job Royal Enfield!
Can I ask what you paid out the DOOR Canadian..taxes pdi etc..
@@alneno9840 I bought the sister-bike the Interceptor 650, out the door $7600
In Portugal, total cost 7000 €
How do you like the feel?
What other bikes have you ridden, and how does it compare?
I also bought it last month...damn it's so cool to ride it
I’ve owned dozens of bikes in the four decades I’ve been riding. I LOVE my interceptor, it’s not the fastest bike I’ve had but it just makes me smile like it was a Dachshund puppy. R E did a beautiful job on this machine, solid, intuitive controls, good ergonomics, easy shifting and no b.s.. This bike always starts conversations with strangers, sometimes stops traffic (no joke). Mark me down as a RE devotee!
Has it been reliable?
@@Spartansrule118 15000km only issue was too much grease in electrical connections, caused an intermittent failure to start. Found easily when I checked connections, cleaned the grease no problems since.
I have a Classic 350. It gets so much attention despite being slow. It's very much a look at me bike.
Ergos are shit
@@KevinSmith-qi5yn at what speed can you travel, let's say on a higway, with a classic? Thanks
I'm going to be honest here, I know I could get a more powerful and modern machine for the money, I know it's heavy and the tires are a bit to skinny, but man, I test drives this machine 3 days ago, I haven't been that happy since I was a kid. Currently I own a Honda cb190r, which I consider an expensive machine for around 2600 dollars(in my country I make 500 dollars a month which is more than you can earn with a university degree) and this little machine pulled me out depression and anxiety so much! Now since I've driven the conti 650 I'm in love... This is really my dream bike, I'm currently saving as much as I can to buy it, I want to have this bike with me until I die and may be if I ha e any children, give them this bike. Seen your review had me with a big fucking grin on my face, the editting, the script. THE BIKE! I know that maybe for you, 5000 dollars is not much but man, this bike is the dream for people like me. I thank you so much for this video. Keep it up!!!
That's the thing about motorcycles though, you gotta get what makes you happy! I still cant get the Vanvan 200 off my mind, put a smile on my face the second i sat down on one.
Your comment Made me very , as i own Interceptor 650 you made my purchase worthy 😊👍, Happy to say a Proud owner of RE 650 Twins
Thats good to hear Carlos, have fun and enjoy the ride
Let me guess your country, Brazil? I`m in love with this motorcicle until I ride!
Dude you gotta take test ride of interceptor 650!
Three things we are not giving back to British ever:
Cricket
Tea
And Royal Enfield
Exactly in that order
@Anirudh Vasudeva nah leave it right there it will only create chaos
@Anirudh Vasudeva diamonds are actually worthless, they are widely available and are artificially inflated price. Unlike gold they cannot act as currency replacement. So British can have that shit
Hahaha.. 👌👌👌
You must have missed the part where the CEO set up in Leicester then. We do have some uses you know. Just not I.T. support, you can keep that! 😅
Jaguar and Land Rover, you missed!
6:55 what a transition...
Blitz 4 -Awesome transition! I didn't want the video to end. The whole thing was a masterpiece but I have to point out, 3:04 with the suspended launch anticipation up to the bird-cut edit, was hilarious.
All hail our man Aneesh, the cinematographer Editor
And it made me want to go get a hamburger
Yup, trully a work of love.
Do you know the name of the music? Seems good
What we have here is FortNine's best video ever, in my humble opinion. A brilliant review combining a RE motorcycle history lesson with an informative review and all done with unparalleled video, photo and dialogue excellence. A work of art.
This video is gold
So glad you rated the Royal Enfield twin chaps, I too love my Interceptor (much the same bike bar the styling), a cracking machine that has that rare quality of good looks, loads of smiles per mile and great value. Talking of great things, your videos are just epically brilliant now, you put us regular TH-camrs completely to shame, I love a FortNine vid....do keep it up! All the best Ryan and team....TMF
Ive watched and loved your videos for years (especially as a Triumph rider) but how good is Ryan from Fort9!
Dude your videos are my 3rd favorite on all of TH-cam for motorcycle videos next to FortNine and the hilarious Marlon (he only has 3 reviews but they are on informational and too funny), you are no slouch and I love to see this mutual respect
I love your videos and subscribe to your channel! Got to agree with the other posts and your own comments, the F9 vids are incredible.
We love your videos too TMF 😀✌. Every youtuber has his/her own character same as the bike lol.
Yes, I really appreciate your videos Mr Flyer and consider you a first rate TH-camr. Your reviews are excellent. But these are a different level!
This started as a review and ended up being a love letter. Rightfully so, I have an interceptor now, waited all these years for the perfect Royal Enfield bike and I finally got it. And it’s a joy to ride...
It is not a sports bike to todays standards ,but it has decent power and an amazing torque curve that has you smile all day , better yet it is easy to maintain hence less shop time bills .Travelling long distance is a joy with this simple and efficient bike , wont scare you nor empty your bank account so what better smile enducer can you get at its price !
How reliable is it ?.Thinking of adding one to the stable ( in British racing green )
@@suraj250684 Pretty reliable, easy to work on and mod if you want. When I had mine, I changed the light, added leather grips, bags, and smaller pipes. You can even get kits to make it up to an 850. Put to use that 3 year warranty for the odometer, they still are shoddy with electrical work
@@seekerhunts the heart is fickle when it comes to bikes. Wants a stable with all kinds of these wonderful toys ! 😂😂😂
@@suraj250684 It was a great bike in terms of shifting but it had its issues for me, mainly its height and weight. I'm about 6 ft tall and it was a pain to walk at any given point. It's quite a bit taller than the Continental and weighing 450 LBs wet, it's top heavy. This also gave me a bit of a wobble at highway speeds, anything over about 70 mph (and I maxed it out at 100 mph a few times). It just didn't like it. I think the Continental would fair better being lower to the ground, but the Interceptor just doesn't have the power to push its less aerodynamic, high standing body at those speeds.
Also, on my trade in - the guys were convinced the bike was slow on the starter, that's just kind of how it is. (they also all come with a trickle charger hook up, at least the dealer I went to sold them all that way)
That clutch though, AMAZING. I have a Z650 now, and man, I miss how easy I could shift. Yeah, I have a wet slipper, but it's still not as fine tuned.
My dad literally had tears in his eyes when he test rode it, we have been having royal enfield as a tradition in the family. My grandpa gave him a 1987 bullet and a bullet electra 350 to my uncle when he went college and my dad gave me a 2017 Classic 350. He asked me to bring this to my family garage when the time comes. He loves his 1987 one but he is suprised that Royal enfield has made such a nice bike and if you dont complain too much this bike is really really sexy n fun.
Now this is a story worth listening to :) and yeah I own a 2017 classic 350 too.
If you don't complaint enough then anything is worth its price. RE makes the shittiest bikes in India and is primarily being sold based on what you expressed, emotions. Get a better bike, atleast your children will ride a better bike while connecting with the emotion.
P.S.- I don't, in any way, am trying to demean your family tradition or the emotion.
@@vjndr32 sod off
@@vjndr32 "I don't in any way am trying to demean..." yet that's exactly what you did, you pretentious prick. You didn't even offer anything worthy to back up your claim.
@@vjndr32 Piss off. Let him be happy. Idiot .
I came for the motorcycle reviews, stayed and subscribed for the professional editing, charismatic philosophic host and fantastic entertainment factor. What can I say, each new review from Fortnine is an absolute treat. Top Gear quality, from an absolutely brilliant TH-camr team.
The beauty of Royal Enfield is they bring back the fun of classic motorcycling without all the hassle old bikes bring with them.
Don’t be fooled by the 650 twins...their other bikes are a piece of crap
@@162pradyumna3 is it worth getting the twins?
@@Soshi12005 for a 650 cc take a look at strells review ...my friend bought it after watching it
@@162pradyumna3 yeah the classic 350 is crap, the himalayan is just ok, but the new meteor 350 seems promising and ofc 650 twins are the best bikes in their lineup.
@@PK-lo6ws the metors got great reviews and i hope that they start making better bikes that they are known for.....
In their old days
I’ve been watching motorcycle reviews for maybe over ten years now, and this guy is the best! Excellent subtle but high quality production values, thoughtful and intelligent script and a brilliant understated delivery...bravo!
Yes, he's good but sometimes I don't want to be entertained, but informed.
to ravnerflyr seemed pretty informative to me..it’s a simple motorcycle, not much to say really..in a way that’s it’s main USP, to me atleast
I agree.. I can look up stats anywhere. These types of reviews, full of character and looking at the essence of the machine is what I want in a review. Bravo!
@@toravnerflyr6911 The thing is, you can look up stats and simple straight to the point reviews anywhere you want. FortNine has different purpose for me at least, it made me fall in love with motorcycles. It made me respect what motorcycling is and the soul of it.
For that, they are the best channel for me.
Ryan can pronounce Leicestershire correctly! Is there no end to this man's talents?
Yes - 'aluminium' seems to be the limit
@@67Evan it's pronounced aluminium
@@notfunny3397 ah-loo-mih-num
@@Bastikovski99 only in the US where people have butchered English beyond recognition
@@RotoriousFPV 😂👌 Right on mate
I just pulled the trigger. Picking up a 650 Interceptor tomorrow. Royal Enfield owes you one for this ad Ryan.
Update: Loving the bike. It's a great ride!
Still good?
@@vytas5584 hows it goin
I’m about to get the continental 650 GT wish me luck
The Clutch: one side to the engine, the other to the wheel !!! and there's a "Ferris Wheel" on the background. Genius.
Genius indeed - I screen printed it and sent it to my graphic designer daughter for inspiration.
@@TwoUpTourer This and the bird at 3:21 - such class.
I think it is great bike for the price, costs ~4000$ in India while the cheapest triumph costs 12000$ with sky high maintainence cost.
In vietnam, RE650 costs 9.000$ and Triumph Street Twin is 19.000$
🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳
@@anhay2082 That's a good value for your money.
In norway the Royal Enfield contintal is more expensive than a Yamaha Mt07, and the royal enfield is trash compared to the Mt07
@@samegutten really? Have u ever ridden one
@per svein lol yeah lets compare cafe racer to naked motorcycle 🤦♂️😂
love the aspect ratio chaging accordingly
off the charts quality, literally
I first saw this video the day it was released. I had never heard of the Continental 650 until then. Now, as of last weekend I own one and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Ryan and Fortnine for this review. Royal Enfield owes a lot to you.
How is the bike treating you half a year later?
@@picardcook7569 No problems at all! I've only got around 3k miles on it but the first service was super easy. Only took about an hour and a half to adjust the valves. I try to make this bike my daily commuter but I don't like to take it into the rain (I have an uglier bike for rainy rides).
This summer's going to be the real test; I plan on taking it everywhere I can and even do some long touring days around coastal California and Oregon. I'm sure it'll hold up like a champ.
@@zach4410 Very nice. I'm thinking of buying an Enfield myself. The three year warranty instills confidence, but it's also nice to hear good long term reviews from regular riders.
@@zach4410 well that sounds amazing, best of luck and ride safe
Enjoy the ride and ride safe🤙
Welp, I'm sold. Ten minutes ago, I knew nothing of Royal Enfield.
In india you will forget other brands even existed......thats how popular RE is in india.
@@jeffjaison1425 hey hey..pulsar cbr r15 all legends...then the mighty activa.
Maadhu Jovi Yeah i know but out of all these Royal Enfield is the most recognised brand....And almost everyone owns the iconic Bullet....(i own Interceptor 650).
Maadhu Jovi Go to any forest or any remote place and you will see a Royal enfield mechanic or someone who knows how to work on it.......they are everywhere...
@@jeffjaison1425 malayali aano😂😂
That transition from retro to modern at 6:51 on is.... aghhhh --- Production, guys!
Slow clapping here...
Got me at first glance
Got me down too
That music man 🤌👌
People have no idea how much respect these machines command on the roads of the Indian subcontinent. What Harley Davidson is to America , RE is to India !
No .. actually not .. its just a loud machine for no apparent reason
@@akashkshirsagar3479 have ever driven a royal Enfield ?? And judjung a bike
@@akashkshirsagar3479 its not loud, it sounds wonderful! its just that some attention seeking owners modify the exhaust to make it loud
@@iwishihadaname4204 There is a word for such owners, "chutiyee". Lol
@@akashkshirsagar3479 everyone is entitled to their opinions. You don't agree, then leave
I feel bad that I'm just getting around to this one. I've owned my RE since Jan 23 and I love it. I've been a superbike guy forever, and I get so much fun out of this little bike. It gets way more positive attention everywhere I go in comparison to other bikes I've owned. I've modded it a lot, which is half the fun. When I first purchased, I was wondering if the novelty would wear off. Not on your life!
Thanks for the great video!
Royal Enfield has clearly learnt from past mistakes on their himalayan. Their 2020+ models are impressive.
The thing about an Enfield is that that they're incredibly fun to ride. Because there's no hi-tech BS there, just a pure simple motorcycle
Edit: I meant hi tech bull shit, not ABS as that seems to have confused ppl.
The thing has ABS
sv650 also only has abs but 76 hp
You don't take a royal Enfield to a racetrack I own a old 2004 bullet based on the original British design with the gear levers on the wrong side I love to take it over a hill or through the countryside enjoying the air rather than whizzing past all those things.
@@LMvdB02 he wanted to say BS I.e. Bull shit not ABS , what you are thinking
Nonsense
At 1:19 you can hear the first part of RE tagline " Made like a gun" then followed by sound of gunshots in the background in a sense completes the tagline "Made like a gun, goes like a bullet" . Next level motorcycle review sir , loved it.
Those were revving engines
The 'Royal Enfield' is an actual gun that the British military once used.
Edit: It's called the Lee Enfield as correctly pointed out by the comment below.
@@swaroopajit isn't that the Lee- enfield?
@@Strdyaftrnoon Oh crap! yeah you're absolutely right. My bad. Sorry about the wrong information
@@swaroopajit it's all good dude😃
I don't normally comment on videos but definitely had to for this one. Your videos are edited, written, filmed so well even non riders tune into your vids!
47HP is intentional, it fits like a glove to A2 license restrictions within the EU, and makes a lot of sense for a cheap bike.
the double of that would also fit into the A2.
But also think. Hook the new riders early and they will stay brand loyal for life......
No...the biggest market for this bike is india itself and there is no problem with hp here.its not intentional
@@gurbaazsingh9353 an a2 is a catagory of motorcycle licence....
@@karlcritchley7373 but he's not wrong. Yes A2 mandates max. 48HP, but you are allowed to take a bike up to 96HP and restrict it to 48. That is What a friend of mine did with his pre 2020 africa twin.
I'm not first
I'm not last
But when Fortnine uploads...
I click fast
ooo yes
ME 2
I'm not last
But I'm late
TH-cam says fortnite
Which I hate
Ditto!!!
ha ha, love from India
Man, this review of GT 650 felt like a movie. Kudos to the entire team.
Saw this over 10 times, got a test ride for the continental gt, instantly fell in love with it, ordered it and now I love riding it.
@@Tondaloona03I've owned it since 2021 January. Me and the wife put 15000 miles on it together.
This is also my 4th royal enfield we had 3 500s before this. It's british bike at its best and it's pure motorcycling no frills no touch screens no fairings. Just riding places and having fun. Personally can't see myself loving modern bikes as they evolve into ever more modernized cars some of them even have apple car play or whatever.
I love royal enfield and I don't see any other brand fitting my needs
@@Tondaloona03pure joy. Made a few mods like the headlights, exhaust etc and i love it even more now.
"And finally the raw horsepower" I've never laughed this much watching a motorcycle review 😆
You guys need to do a Himalayan Review! It is getting more and more interesting since all of this ItchyBoots hype!
Felix Wiemer exactly, I along with the many are now looking at that as a real 2nd bike option for fun. ItchyBoots proving that it’s bullet proof
I asked once in the chat, they said they couldn’t get enfield to give them one. But after this clip, maybe they reconsider
had my himalayan for 3 years now (carbed) and l love it, so cant wait for the big bore kit to be released
cephir909 is right - Enfield wouldn't lend us one. But if Itchy Boots wants to stop for a quick video on her way up north, that'd be sweet. ~RF9
Itchy boots is not hype. Noraly is the real deal. I bought my Himalayan last March after finding her videos among the reviews. Love the bike for what it is and what it is not.
It's like I'm watching a critically acclaimed documentary everytime I watch your videos! Awesome!
The only bike reviews that I watch multiple times.. just because how good they are.
Fortnine and royal enfield?!?! Am I dreaming or something 😍😍
maybe you are
Definitely not! :-)
@@ArunJoseMathew someone missed philosophy class, huh?
@@c0nsequence942 for a fact, I do not take philosophy class¯\_(ツ)_/¯
He made fun of RE too
I just Bought the Interceptor and it's been like a dream come true
What did the motorcycle cost out the DOOR if you don't mind me asking..
@@alneno9840 $7k after taxes. I had a slip on exhaust added but normally i think theyre going about $5699 plus shipping and prep fees
@@MrBorjam are you Canada?
@@alneno9840 haha no, USA.
@@alneno9840 here is a link to a dealer in Vancouver, Canada.
/www.internationalmotorsports.com/New-Inventory-2019-Royal-Enfield-Motorcycle-Scooter-Int650-Mark-Three-Vancouver-7631258?ref=list
They currently have the Royal Enfield Motorcycles on sale.
Cheers
Fortnine and Royal Enfield? Today is a good day.
He humped it every possible way. He sounds so pissed for some reason.
I've had my 650 GT for almost a year and a half now. Its a delight. Runs like a dream. pretty easy to keep serviced myself too!
Does it wobble tho ? I mean the tank slapper.
Holy mother of God.. it’s finally happening guys. Royal Enfield review by Fortnine.. *Indian intensifies*
lmao ikr
That would be so so soooo amazing!
Strell aliyan a Ryan. Randalum muthanu
SuperPower 2020 xD
Same feelings
I watch a ton of TH-cam and almost never comment on videos. That being said, I had to chime in and say you guys kill it with these stylized reviews. They are truly inspired. They are “In”. In-teresting, in-formative and in-finitely fun to watch. Keep it up.
My Interceptor gets delivered tomorrow and I can't stop watching this video in anticipation. Ahhhhhh!
FYI: It's awesome. I think I may have seen god on my first ride.
@@cinimodgroption5438 u crashed??
@@bella_testastretta lol
Im almost 40, and i've finally stable to get into biking. And that's gonna be my first bike.
Get it get it get it! Happy riding
Did you get it?
@Rahul Riddhi my first brand new honda drank oil like a 2 stroke - honda is loosing it man
The production quality of these videos is astounding, not sure how I've missed this channel. The 650 is a tempting buy, one of those bikes I could see myself scratching on the back roads and making myself feel like a hero as you can wring out every last BHP.
First T series now Royal Enfield , these Indians are upto something
@Light Morningstar r/canconfirmiamindian
@Light Morningstar You are Indian and you are Assamese. I get it. 😊
And you are damn right. 😀👍
@Light Morningstar Hell yeah brother. 😃
Yes.
@Light Morningstar spoke like a typical india - your a fcking crab
The thing about RE 2019 bikes is that they look absolutely stunning. Every one of them looks beautiful
@ರಾಮಾಯ卐卐卐 bruh wtf, interceptor is easily their best looking model rn, the thunderbird is ugly though
I've watched thousands of reviews on TH-cam or other platforms. This one is head and shoulders the best in content, history, cinematography, and locations. Well done sir, I really enjoyed that.
I bought a red Continental GT 650 because of this video. Upgraded from a 200cc. Fortnine does not deliver to my country unfortunately, so I’m writing this comment as a thank you. Good job, Ryan and team, you make the motorcycling world a better place.
Can't stop myself to watch this master piece again and again.
Same man, itjeeps getting recommended and I like fool just keep clicking on it and I just stop thinking until it finishes😂
It felt like i'm watching a segment on Top Gear, brillinatly made feature that gives a fitting tribute to a machine made by and for leisure riding aficionados.
RE are changing the game. I'll be getting a Hunter 350 when it's released here in the UK and I think it could bring in a tonne of young riders (as long as people are willing to get a UK motorcycle licence for it).
Issue is that it struggles to stay at 70, if you're travelling any distance (especially if young people like me are getting bikes as we can't afford to have a car as well on average) they need to do a 400-500cc with 30ish hp. That's the sweet spot, low enough that insurers won't kill you and enough you can stay at a reasonable speed
@@jacobwhite9961I've got a scram 411 as my only vehicle, no car, lives outside uncovered all through the winter. Never ever fails to start, never had so much as a flat tyre and it holds its own at 80 on the dual carriageway just fine
That's less than a third of what my Thruxton R just cost me! I can't sit and say I got twice the bike for that much more, or even twice the smiles. Nice work RE.
Ohh get this and yes smile and happiness come free with this one
I literally rode this exact bike in your video (from Triumph Seattle/Northwest Moto) as a demo. Ordered it on the spot and had to wait 5 weeks for back order. It’s my first bike and it’s been a dream.
Please provide an update on how you like/dislike it so far.
@@harshampl had mine for 3 weeks now. Loving every minute of it. Suspension might be a bit hard at times but that is usually more fun than anything else.
thank you for the update! I appreciate it
@harsha It’s been really good. 1st gear to 2nd gets a little sticky, but other than that it’s great!
@@AlwaysRunningForward how do you find the headlights? I think I might add a halogen bulb.
You are like the Anthony Bourdain of motorcycles. This video was an absolute work of art, oozing passion and style. I've watched thousands of hours of TH-cam over the years, and nothing come close to the quality of this. You've sold me on this bike, but perhaps more importantly, your channel. Thank you!
The best advert Royal Enfield never made. Your film quality is phenomenonal. My dark secret is that I loved my Enfield Bullet, far more roadholding than power, felt like a classic, lovely engine note, and learning a whole new way to ride because of the stupidly heavy flywheel which made changing up and using flywheel inertia a far better way to accelerate than using the twist grip!
The finest way to connect with the British countryside on a bright, chilly Sunday morning if you want to experience more than a tunnel of high speed adrenaline with blurry peripherals.
There's a time for speed, and a time for seeing, smelling and feeling the countryside, and that is more fun on a slower bike.
Fortnine - Out top gearing top gear since 2019.
Dude they’ve been outdoing them about since Ryan picked up a camera.
Your production values are absolutely outstanding. How a small outfit produces stuff of this quality is beyond me. 7.15 - 7.45 is simply epic.
Ugh, this video is going to lead to an actual purchase.
I’ve made the shift back to track only riding, due to awful drivers everywhere and haven’t had the itch to hit the street once in the last few months.
Till just now... 😡
I’ll send you guys the bill.
I'll follow behind you on a Ural. ;-)
The Wardogs Ha! I’ve owned a CT before! It would be interesting to see which breaks first 😂
Follow up: I actually bought one. Loving every minute.
@@sarahdell4042 Congratulations!
@@sarahdell4042 Proof or it didn't happen
What an absolutely beautiful machine, the lines, the futuristic styling. Just completely stunning and no other in her class. 9:12
Another fantastic review. I really think Royal Enfield hits an incredible price point on their machines. I love my Triumph Street Triple 765, but sometimes wonder if I should have gotten a RE Cafe racer AND a Himalayan AND tricked them both out for the same price.
Speaking of the Himalayan Ryan... I know that's right up your ADV alley
A friend of mines own both !! Along with Street Twin...
@@s1mpleenigma311 the best number of motorcycles is solved by this equation: n+1 where "n" represents the number of motorcycles already in your garage.
I own Himalayan and it's strictly for indian roads.
Iam in love with the machine.
It's meant for poor roads and dirt ways.
But surely not for western highways.
I cruise comfortably at a 100kmph on indian highways and that's more than enough the perfect speed for indian roads.
My top speed on the Himalayan is 134kmph
@@VMKAROUND365 people love Himalayan around the globe & I'm sure they know its limitations, so it's for everyone
I love going down the TH-cam rabbit hole... how TH-cam's algorithm failed to recommend your videos to me, considering that I search for random motorcycle related videos all the time, baffles me. You have such fantastic production quality that it's hard for me to believe that you're still mainly doing TH-cam videos. You're basically a one presenter version of a motorcycle Top Gear show (I'm referring to the good ol' Top Gear days).
I hope to see many many more of your videos, either here or on a much more massive platform.
Man, FortNine’s videos are an absolute JOY to watch. Brilliant filming and editing, and excellent presenting. It should win awards!
I lived in Seattle for 3 years, and I regret not doing one thing, that is to ride a Royal Enfield.
Surprisingly, there are quite a few Royal Enfield riders in Seattle.
This video is nostalgic af ❤
The song you're all looking for is "A Night to Remember" by Martin Hall.
Dude THANK YOU!!!
Thanks bro!!
✌🏽
I'm looking for the name of the song that starts at 7:20, if anyone knows
@@strokenumber3 That's it. A Night to Remember.
Update: Just rode this at the Royal Enfield demo days today and oh my God that trans is butter!
Just one question. Who's the mastermind behind this screenplay, visualization and the locations?
Yes who!!!??
Cinematographer & Editor : Aneesh Shivanekar its on the description
“For What It’s Worth”. Started riding in 1968 , In 2006 bought the bike my grandpa rode, a 2006 Iron Barrel Bullet, ( fun providing it has a competent stable mate).... Currently,,, the line up has been reduced to a 2018 Himalayan and an 2019 F750GS BMW...... if one “had” to go tomorrow, it would be the BMW. What Royal Enfield is doing is amazing....!! ,, I’m old enough to remember those “ crappy Japanese motorcycles”. ( we all know how that turned out ! ) Royal Enfield , has read the waters and really understands the market ....... GO ENFIELD ! Great Vid. Sir...
2018 Himalayan and an 2019 F750GS BMW??
Hardly comparable given one costs twice as much as the other, or more. Just buy 2 Himalayans
Just passed my mfs ecourse. Taking my 3 day riding course next week. The bike I've wanted for a while, "and will have in 3 weeks" continental gt. Never knew any of that stuff till now, only knew I loved the look, price, and a seemingly great starter bike. Thanks for the info, loved the content. Amazing
In a somewhat similar manner, this channel has come on leaps and bounds from its almost apologetic, gawkish beginnings. Probably the best review video of this bike....already! Great editing, and content and delivery.
Fortnine has the best motorcycle videos! The production is excellent. I’m just sad that I finished watching because now I have to wait a while for another Fortnine video.
Nah, watch it several more times.
Oregon Outback you act like I don’t watch their videos over and over already
@@gogurt_st How completely silly of me. What was I thinking? Apologies.
You are so right @Guillermo
This film deserves the name of the director to be shown to the world!! Superb quality at all levels. Congrats! Cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹✌️
Gotta say, you guys are doing an amazing job with the production quality, cinematography and scene selection. This was just sublime. Well worth the subscription, even as a bike noob. You’re whetting my appetite for two wheels!
What a stellar production. I think the main thing to remember with Enfields is the price to quality. Its extremely hard to beat and fills a gap in the market, particularly for riders on an A2 license in the UK. I've owned a classic 500 and even though its hilariously slow, its well made, solid and has charm by the bucket load. Routinely came back to tbe bike to find people taking photos of it. Loved the video, just subscribed.
47HP is propably suited towards the EU-Markets, where you've got a "A2" license, wich limits you to bikes with 48HP ... unless you have the "A" license, wich allows you to ride all bikes
in india we have one license to drive a motorcycle from 125 cc to 1200cc
@@0nlypets_world 😂 i was riding my RE Electra without license and i know it was wrong.
Wait, EU license classify motorcycles by horse powers? Not displacement?
@@沈啍 well both... A1 - Bikes up to 125ccm, A2 - Up to 48Hp (an a certain kW/Kg limit), A - all Bikes
Australia has Learners Permits & probationary licences limited to 250cc OR LAMS ( which is based on power to weight ratio from 251cc to 656cc of less than 150 kilowatts per tonne).
Full licences are unlimited.
So bigger guys can legally ride physicaly bigger bikes on thier " L or P plates". Actual intelligence from a government department!!
I must admit that a Royal Enfield is now on my radar when I finally retire my 1981 XJ750 - After all, after 40 years its getting a bit unreliable and I no longer enjoy working on it every second weekend.
All of the newer bikes I have test ridden had no "soul" ( more "appliances" than motorbikes ) or just plain scared the cr#p out of me (much closer to 60 than 16 ), so finding out RE have actually made a reliable bike has me looking on with interest.
the writing, the filming, the editing, the soundtrack, the voiceover, the visual effects, now this is a love letter to motorcycles
I have watched this video at least 15 times. This is a masterpiece. Absolute treat.
wow! a well-produced piece! from the host, the writing, the cinematography, color, editing to music selection, audio recording and post. this rivals or even beats network produced segments! great job to you and your team fortnine!
I have a bullet in my house, I see 100s of RE bikes in daily life, I never felt this much close to RE. What an editing
I've been watching the videos these guys have been putting out for a long time now and it still blows me away every. Time. So good. So blessed to be able to watch their art
I've watched this video I'm not sure how many times now and I still can't get over the excellent work of your videographer. It looks like a lot of this is shot on 8 mm film. Which really lends to the vintage feel of the video
Same, I've watched it at least 15 times lol
Thank you for showing it exactly how it is!!!! Always impressed by your extensive and highly detailed research, attention to all the minute details and excellent understanding for shooting and editing video!
And also, thank you Aneesh! You rock!!!
When Ryan said "That's the future" and the picture shifted to mega HD... Right in the feels.
We all can agree than fortnine is a Freakin movie channel on TH-cam.
I have a gt650 I keep coming to thus video again and again after months it just feels so good. This is the best motorcycle review I have ever seen. Thank you so much Ryan
The only motorcycle channel, where I can watch any video twice, because they are made excellently!
The narration, the visuals, the soundtrack and the subject. Every bit of this video was an absolute treat to savour. I pray you keep up the good work, F9!
I actually have massive respect for royal enfield for their color selections. Even in Nepal when I see a royal enfield that is other than white or black it always manages to grab my attention and turn my head even though Ive seen Royal Enfields thousands of times. The choices they offer is mwah.
So in 1970 I bought a '64 Interceptor 750. Great fun to ride if you didn't mind ding a tune up every 400 miles, having to use two hands to operate the cutch, and carburetor jets that needed replacement every thousand feet of altitude change. After that it was all Japanese and German for me. All road bikes until two years ago when I bought the BMW 310GS DualSport. It convinced me that Indian build quality was for real. Two weeks ago I purchased the INT 650 Mark2. I could not be happier. Build quality is superior, ride is exquisite, styling is gorgeous, and after 56 years of riding I feel like a kid again. Thanks RE!!
Was planning to buy this yesterday, and today there is a review by fortnine 😍
It's obviously a sign from God, buy them all!
Congratulations, FortNine Staff, you have done it again! I have really come to appreciate these reviews because of the time and detail that goes into them. So thank you for another masterpiece. I do wish that Ryan would actually respond to his viewers. But hey, I guess I'll just have to forgive this eccentricity and make due with superior content!
As for the bike, well - My dealer just became an Enfield dealer, so I have seen the bikes and checked the work. These bikes are solid, man. They appear to be well put together, and amazingly, I even fit on some of them! Value aside, however, these just won't do it for me. Just not enough bike for my needs. But I do appreciate them for what they are and for the value they deliver. It will be interesting to see if I start seeing these bikes running around the Bay Area. I honestly hope so.
This is only the second time I’ve felt the urge to comment after reviewing a video on you tube....and I’ve viewed a lot. That whole production/edit was just sublime ! Congratulations on creating some great work (not unlike Royal Enfield). I’ll now be off searching for more content from you. Thanks.
This was one of the best written, produced, and edited videos I have ever seen. Apart from being interested in the motorcycle, this was an enthralling video to watch.