Royal Enfield Continental GT, touring seat/comfort seat. on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
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- čas přidán 23. 10. 2019
- Review of the Royal Enfield Continental touring seat fitted to The Interceptor 650.
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I actually like the look of this seat better than the stock seats.
Fantastic 🥰.. i loved the way the video is been captured specifically the final closure showing your garage and the red tail lamps of the Mini Clubman is a perfect delight shows how professional a youtuber videos should be..
I own ravishing red and personally i dont like any other colour. But yours looks exceptional.
Glade to know i have an Uncle in the UK 🇬🇧!!
Useful info as always Stuart. Cool opening shot of the Interceptor gleaming in the sun..
I ordered a GT 650 touring seat for my Interceptor after watching this video. It arrived this morning, I installed it and then went for a ride.
Thanks Stuart, my feet now plant flatly on the pavement and my rear end is much more comfortable sitting on the bike for longer periods .
It also looks better, a needed upgrade for sure. Thanks again !
Thanks to uncle Stu, love your reviews and passion as well as attention to detail.
Many congratulations on the 20k subs Stuart! - Testament to the quality and relevance of your excellent channel.
Thank you Chris.
I was already thinking of doing this GT Touring seat swap and I haven't even bought the bike yet! Thanks for the video, it's confirmed the improvements in looks that I suspected it would bring.
u cleared my doubts stuart... thanks a lot
I took my first longish ride on my Interceptor yesterday. 2 hours either direction. After the first hour I could notice circulation diminishing a bit. On the way back ..... agony. I believe, evidenced by sensations I still have today, that the WIDTH is where it gets me. The angle of your leg from the hip down to the pegs is impeded. The Continental seat with the narrower front portion may be the ticket. I couldn’t have found this information anywhere else but on your Channel. You are indispensable my friend.
Amazing and informative as always -keep up the good work sir
Stu, you should discuss current motorcycle news topics. I think it would be a smash hit. I respect your opinion highly 👍
Hello Stuart. When I make a motorcycle seat I use hard foam that is used in construction building for wall isolation. (4 to 6 cm)On top of it I add a somewhat softer foam that is often used in furniture upholstery for the hardest parts.(2cm) This works very well. It is rather hard, but you can drive hundreds of miles on it.
Absolutely nailed it... "Two birds with one shot". Very detailed information about the science of seats and great choice in selecting the continental gt touring seat for interceptor 650.
Finally took the plunge and bought a INT650 this weekend. After trying it back to back with the GT, I've gotta say that little scoop in the GT seat made the difference between flatfooting and tiptoeing on these bikes (I stand at a commanding 5' 6" tall). I like the look of both, but the GT seat gave me a little more confidence when walking the bike around.
Thanks for all the videos Stu, it's been an invaluable resource. Royal Enfield should be cutting you royalty cheques haha.
Thanks for the review. I tried the touring seat for the interceptor, for me just as painful as original. I have had the seat reupholstered to be the same as the flatter, wider and useable seats that i used to have on my bikes 53 years ago. I know my arse has changed since then but i have spent thousands over the years on after market seats. With the motone bar risers and my custom made seat it has made this bike ridable for hours with no problem, and to me looks right. Good to get other riders views though and your efforts are appreciated.
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Finally, what I was waiting for.... thank you.
Hey Stuart ! Your videos are really amazing and informative. Love the way you narrate. You should also look forward to Jawa Perak.
Another great video, and good height advice.
You are a wealth of information on the RE, THANKS
It wouldn’t have surprised me if you had said it was music from your own band! Keep up the good work and I’m sure I’ll pop over to the other channel and have a peek.
I purchased one after watching this video uncle Stu and yes it's much firmer than the stock interceptor seat . And I love the look of it over the stock seat as well. Keeping the old one just in case I find someone who makes custom seats so they can use the seat pan. Cheers mate
Great video once again Stuart, I got the touring seat for the Himalayan and it’s much firmer so I can ride longer 😃👍🏻
Thank you, very informative.
Sr. I love your bike and mods, they're perfect,
You have a treasure in that garage.
Always enjoy your vlogs Stuart, I don't own a Triumph, or a Royal Enfield - although one of each would be very nice. I do though enjoy watching and listening to your very wise and informative Vids. Well done keep it up, and ignore the trolls etc, they don't know what they're missing!!
I live about 30 minutes from the timberland factory. Nice to see some New Hampshire representation on the shirt there🔥
Uncle Stu... I love it!!
I bought the single seat for my Conti GT and I put the touring back on after a couple of rides. The touring seat is far more comfortable and puts you in a nicer riding position.
Uncle Stu, got the GT touring for my INT, you are absolutely right, it does make a difference not a whole bit but that X factor is worth the money. FYI Its sold in India for 45 pounds (equivalent) :)
That's a pretty good price for an official RE accessory, maybe I'm just used to Triumph and H-D prices, not a fan of the diamond pattern either, reminds me of a seat cover knocked up at home from an old coat I wore to school for a CD175.
Cool bike. Reminds me of my original Triumph and BSA twins.
Good one, this is best seat option
Most well maintained interceptor on youtube👌👌
Thank you
GT touring seat looks good on interceptor. Worth trying out 👍
Got my int 650 last week, and I am tiptoe ing on it...i am 5'8 and dropped my bike twice today! Dropping it was more of a technique fault from my side, i am used to scooters and never ridden a heavy bike as this, I locked my handle to the right and it fell down. I think this seat could help me getting my feet, flat on ground! Thanks for the video 🙂
I just ordered the Interceptor Touring seat. The OEM is killing me. I’ll let you know my opinion, ( that’s an Irish Wrestling hold I’ve been told ), when I’ve put someKilometres on it. I’m suspecting a month just for it to arrive. Thank you for everything you put yourself through for this Channel.
How is the Interceptor touring seat?
It took 7 months to arrive, but I’ve been on a ride 1 1/2 hour each way. It’s much better than OEM. Still a bit of numbness on the last part of second leg, but that’s possibly from having the winter off so my Butts not used to riding yet.
@@jamesloveless3712 Sad for the late arrival(why?) & thanks for the reply.I'd now put the GT touring seat on Interceptor coz it has better feedback from riders.
I’m sure motone customs will eventually be making seats for the interceptor seeing as they are already getting enquires from India about the bar risers and tank pads thanks to your excellent videos. India is a huge market to break into so it would make good business sense for motone to tap into it
Thats what I keep telling them!
In the meantime, I'm looking for someone who can bash out a pair of alloy mudguards.....
I bought this seat recently (it hasn't arrived yet) before seeing your review, for two reasons that you mentioned: 1. for my 31" inside leg measurement, the standard seat is a tad high (but mainly blame those pesky wide footrests that get in the way); 2. the diamond pattern reminded me of those old cheap elasticated replacement covers that used to be fitted over worn seats years ago. That said, the standard seat is of decent quality & with the existing suspension set-up is comfortable - certainly for the maximum 60-mile round trips that I've done so far. Anyone like to buy a good-as-new standard seat at half the list price??
Nice vid, Stuart. I do not like the stock seat either, not only for the diamond but for its shape. I'll buy the Int & Touring seat at same time, and keep the stock one to install gel pads into it at Lolo's Pamanes in Cantabria (North Spain), who is an excelent gel seat manufacturer for all motorcycle brands. Stay safe, mate.
Comfort is everything uncle Stuart .
Hi Stuart! Do you plan on upgrading the mirrors on the Interceptor? Cheers.
I first changed my seat into the touring GT seat, then I got the seat cowl for the interceptor. Looks damn good.
Do you have a picture
A definite improvement aesthetically. Looks very well made.
Very good video
Stuart, I love your videos. There's a fella about to become a RE dealer who put me onto you. He let me have a test ride on a Interceptor 650 last week. I loved iit. My problem, however, is my height and the length of my legs. I'm now in my seventies and still tall (although shrinking!) and before I buy i would need to make sure I could somehow raise the seat. Do you know of any higher seats? Many thanks.
In your opinion, should you make this change of saddle with that of the GT Touring? I'm talking about greater convenience in medium-long runs. With my stock saddle after about 1 hour of driving my backside begins to suffer. Is the padding of the Touring different? Let me know what you think. Thanks
Great change. I will do it after while. I have interceptor touring installed. Will go for GT touring seat. Thanks.
Wasn't the Interceptor touring seat perfect for long rides?
@@uglybaba1 I couldn't feel comfortable.
@@deepakdebatirtha thanks a bunch for the informative reply.I too made up my mind for the GT seat on INT after your answer & some inputs from other users.But now RE has come up with new touring seats for the both twins.They are coming with 3 yrs warranty.Pls try to find whether the changes are just cosmetic or else?I'd too check.
@@uglybaba1 sure I will take a look. Thank you 👍
I own the Continental GT 650 with that style seat you are testing and I am experiencing numbness in the nether regions . After 30 miles it's time to dismount and reestablish circulation down there and that is an annoyance. I've looked at Corbin seats but they're $600 .
I have 29" inside leg measurement. I was interested in the Conti 650 and went to my local dealer (in Thailand) who only had an Interceptor on show. I was comfortable on my Triumph Daytona 675 (seat height 830 mm?) about 12 years ago but as I'm getting near 70 now, I no longer want a bike where I'm on tiptoes and, unfortunately, the Interceptor is in that category so I decided the 650 wasn't for me :-( .
A few weeks later I happened to pass by another dealer who had a Conti with the (standard?) Conti dualseat on display outside. I tried it out. What a difference - not exactly flat footing it but easily within my comfort zone. This seat makes a helluva difference for those of us with little legs! Well, for me anyway.
I think I'll be ordering a Conti after Thailand's monsoon season, maybe in October, preferably with the cast wheels that are rumoured to be in the pipeline - I'm not a great fan of spoked wheels.
BTW, I've always been one who likes a firm seat on my bikes. Good to see you pointing out that a soft seat isn't necessarily a comfortable seat.
Another great one (y)
Hi Stu, good morning. Any long term updates on this seat....Thanx for a follow up
Your video is the reason i bought this seat for my Interceptor 650, i will never take it off the bike its too dam good :D
Also helps rider get a better grip on seat, and won't roll you back if you are on a bit heavier side like me.
Thanks. So can I go with the touring seat for comfortable long drives
It’s all about comfort when spending hours in the saddle 👍🏻
Good evening, nice video as always. Would you have an extended use review of this seat. Will invest only after hearing from you. Keep up the good work. Cheers
no but I am happy with it!
@@stuartfillingham thank you, but if you may please, anytime soon after a long haul, that would be great. Best
I think the back of the bike would look a lot sleeker without the grab rail now you have the new seat inplace
on their website when you go to accessories they say that the seat is only compatible with continental 650 bikes, which re-framed me from buying. they should add that its compatible for both.
Hi Stuart, I found your channel very intersting and informative. Great job sir! I'm jumping in here 3yrs since the video release 😅 but I just got my Interceptor recently (2023 Black Ray edition) and found stock seat pretty painful after 100 km. I already checked premium seat options for Inty but not sure which one is better:
1990489 INT650/GT650 Premium Touring seat (in this video) or
1990482 INT650 Vintage Ribbed Seat
I love first one for the looks and rear cowl option but it seems it's lower than the second one?
On the other hand, vintage ribbed one is also cool, and slightly higher (which would suit me well as 6'4" tall rider, I assume).
The question is: which one is better, more supportive and more comfortable for long rides? Thank you!
I wonder if there would be a noticeable difference in comfort if you were taking a pillion along for a ride between the standard seat and the touring seat?
Stuart, Is the Continental GT touring seat more comfortable than the interceptor touring seat?
Could you tell me if the GT seat is less slippery or more grippy than the stock interceptor one?
Why do my old leather Brooks bicycle saddles feel so much better than the cushy seats ? I think there is something to say about the firm seats being more comfortable. I have four seats for my Thruxton and it make a big difference in the looks if not the comfort for the relatively short rides.
There must actually be 3 seat options for the GT650.
The standard two passenger seat does not have the “Touring” tag sewn onto it, and does not scoop down in front as the one you show does.
Also, the GT solo-seat DOES have the “Touring” tag sewn onto it.
So it must be Standard, two passenger Touring and Solo Touring as available options.
Cheers from sunny Southern California.
Can anyone confirm, that the GT touring seat is more comfortable on longer distance? ALSO FOR THE Sozius?
i received my this morning stuart, fitted it and after around 50-60 miles i thought it was far better than the stock however after being on the saddle for a total of 200+ miles with maybe 4 stops inbetween i find it gives me numb bum, its the gt im on so have more pains than just in the rear. however i do live the bike lol
Yes I think it looks a lot better
do you know how the touring(official genuine ones) seats for classic 350 are??
RE should offer this as an option from new, but I suppose they get a little extra from the accessories.
A short one today, but still another quality production.
Keep it up. Waiting for the updated interceptor to hit my local dealer!!
Theres only so much you can say about a seat Anthony.
@@stuartfillingham as in many things, sometimes less is more. But every little is appreciated.
Hi sir . How long(distance) we can ride with this seat ?
Went out on a demo ride today, there's not a lot of room for the pillion does the seat mods give any more room, it's the only thing stopping me buying one
Is the stock seat of gt is same as the touring seat?
Does the Continental GT 650 pillion seat can be fit on the continental GT 535
One of the many reason I went the GT650 over building an old bike into a more true cafe racer. Mind you I've already started modding. Oh well. Enjoy life while one can aye?
Pls share the link of seat and tank pad
Hello, on your video I saw that your front indicators have orange covers on the rear part, are these light reminders or even reflectors
if they are bright reminders where can we find them.
thank you, sincerely
The bike is just as it came from the factory in regards to the indicators Patrice!
gt650 seat makes the Interceptor looks more badass
Can't help thinking that a single seat with a small rack over the pillion area would look good on this ! The seat is a big improvement on the looks of the original one which reminded me of my aunties pvc sofa from the 70's !......it looks to be a little canted forward which is a problem on the bike I ride ( Versys ) which after a few miles causes a gentle slide towards the tank and continuous reshuffling to prevent squashing of the crown jewels, have you found any issues like this with the touring seat Stuart ? the top doesnt look very grippy !
I cant say ive had that problem with either seat to be honest!
anyone comment on int tour seat and gt touring seat ? which is best for interceptor 650 ?? help ?
I can't thank you enough for this recommendation my bum never felt this comfortable on the Interceptor ... And yes the GT compliments the interceptor looks . Thanks
Does anyone make bicycle style seats for the Continental GT?
From where did you get the tank knee pads, could you please share the link?
Sijith I talked about those at the beginning of the video!
You're going to need a larger garage, I know the feeling...
Why did you remove the tank rack? I thought it looked sharp.
I took it off to clean the bike and forgot to put it back on, it only takes a few seconds to replace it!
The new seat looks much better...
Is there a seat cowling for the GT twin touring seat?
Milton de Silva there is a part number for a cowl but as yet Royal Enfield haven’t released it. I have checked with my dealer. You can fit one from a 535GT but it won’t be the right one for the bike
Does the Continental GT 650 pillion seat can be fit on the continental GT 535? Plz replay
No.
Stuart,do you know if it is possible to get a tail tidy for the enfield ????
Thanks for finding out if possible ,
See you later, stay safe ,bye
None that im aware of at the moment Andrew, but im sure someone will produce one sometime next year.
Ok Stuart, thanks for looking ,stay safe on the road,
I had a lemon battery on my interceptor. Any problems w yours and if so do u plan on lithium or other upgrade?
Whap Artist good question. I hope he answers you.
The batteries are fine so no plans to replace, however it is important they are maintained! video coming next week!
stuart fillingham much appreciated Uncle Stu!!
actually i want to by raiser
Can you attach a cowl to the touring seat of interceptor?
I believe so.
i see you still have your sissy bar - if you were to remove it will it be a simple bolt off or do mods need to be done
btw the gt 650 touring seats do make then interceptor more aggressive & better looking im just wondering if it would be comfortable for the passenger
yeah its very simple to remove 2 bolts either side.
thank you thats good to know
hope you dont mind me asking but im curious if the tires can be replaced with thicker ones - stock its 100 front/130 back - without further modifications required with 110 front/140 back
have you ever considered changing coz it would seem that the stock ones seem to thin for a bike with this power & size
Can you tell us your height Stuart? Just to put in the perspective with the bike.
6ft!
@@stuartfillingham Thank you. So there is a chance for a 6.5 feet guy to fit on the Interceptor?
@@berislavpavisic3121 dont judge a bike for suitability by thinking about how you look on it. Judge it by how it feels when you ride it!
@@stuartfillingham7011 Indeed... that's why I'm waiting for a test drive at our local RE dealer. They are selling very well here in Croatia. 👍
is that rust bubbling under the paint at 4.36?
No I would have reported it in the review if it was. Its the black rubber mark from the seat spacer cleans off easily.
@@stuartfillingham makes sense didnt think it would be rust you clean it to well. Im not hating on the bike i own an himalayan(im not one of the triumph fans;)
Looks like you have a cat nearby! marks all over your seat! Secondly the seat you got there seems of better quality than what we get there :( But we paid only 4000RS!
I am not a fan of the quilted, diamond pattern on my 650, to me it looks cheesy. the smooth seat looks better... But I rode 125 miles on it today and cannot really complain about the comfort of it.
I knew it reminded me of something - those nylon slip on seat covers from the Sixties. Period accurate then.
Thanks for the explanining the science behind the "3d technology" of the touring seat. Since RE doesn't explain, i was wondering what it meant, or if it was just marketing speech. I'm considering the interceptor touring seat now. I'm one of those pussies with a sensitive butt 🙀, and 20 or 30 more miles before i start whining is worth a few € :-)
Can we use this seats on continental gt 535
no