I have had my continental for nearly 2 years in the UK. Sometimes I wish it had ABS , but beyond that it is truly gorgeous. I was about to replace it with a street cup Triumph for performance alone , but now I have seen the 650 twin.....................!!!! BTW , can the commentator STFU?
I own a GT and my main problem is the fucking service centers 2. is the worst ground clearance 3.vibrations when u cross 130kmph 4.lack of abs is disappointing and cons:- 1.sexy handling and clipons serve the purpose 2. fuel economy is decent for a 535cc bike(23kmpl) 3.I have personally clocked 148kmph and i am 95kgs but the bike can go more but it vibrates like hell 4.looks man!! that is a head Turner in traffic 5.the power is pretty good for535 but could have been more! conclusion:- A very happy GT boy . love my baby till peaks... it's going to turn 1year now in December!!!!
The CGT has a Harris frame that is stiffer than the Classic/Bullet, so are the forks which have a brace. Being a café racer the shocks are more sporty, and don't suit potholes. The Bullet/Classic was designed as a heavy trials bike, so it soaks up holes, and has always handled well, it still does, as good and often better than modern japanese bikes, from experience it certainly handles rough roads better than a Goldwing which tends to slide about like a tea tray. There again the Honda 400F handled like a cat on rails, the Classic is not far off that mark (seriously, everyone underestimates just how well these RE bikes handle). The CGT gets Pirelli which are tubeless but have an inner tube because the wheels have spokes, spoked wheels have a more compliant ride than cast alloys, hence spoked wheels are considered an upgrade. Pirellis have practically zero wet grip whereas the /export/ Classic gets Avon Roadrider tyres (also 'tubeless' with tubes) which stick like glue; Avon are made in England, we enjoy rain here. Tyre pressures 27F/29R psi, not what it says in the RE handbook, at lower pressure the front tyre will try to roll off the rim whilst cornering. Harsh braking can mean the pads are still bedding-in, or need cleaning. Under-braking probably down to the watery treacle RE seem to use instead of brake fluid, change it to DOT.4 pdq.
I too own a GT & would like to mention you one thing that the fact which said that the tyres are tubeless is incorrect. Initially i too thought that tyres are tubeless when i purchased it but when i got puncture in the rear tyre,then i got to know that it has tube inside when i went for repairing. And repairing a puncture of the rear tyre is a nightmare on this bike. It will take a lot of time just to repair the puncture because the normal puncture repairing guy won't be able to seperate the rim and the tyre and take the tube out. You will have to get the rim & tyre seperated with the help of machine and then get the tube out & then you can fix the puncture & after that again you have to fix the tube inside and put the tyre and rim together with the help of machine. Its truly a pain in ass
- I have had this bike for 3 and half years. This bike is more about the 'Torque', 44Nm of it. I have managed to get about 40kmpl on highways with a consistent speed of 80km/h. There is a tube inside the tyres to support the alloy and spoked rims. The suspension is tuned to be stiff so that it doesn't bottom out when riding hard. Why would one need another Exhaust? It is an single cylinder engine.
Guys, this was a very well done and helpful review of the 535 Continental GT. I've been thinking of buying a very low mileage 2017 model in the USA and you have pretty much convinced me to go with it. Thank you for posting!
Its not that the brakes are so good that it locks up so fast. Its just that the brakes on all Enfields are crap. They are just too wooden at the lever. They cant be squeezed and modulates. Its more like an on off switch rather than a regulator. All enfields except himalayan have this issue
1) You ned to change whatever rubbish RE put in for DOT.4 brake fluid. (2) The rear drum (Bullet/Classic) can be fixed perfect by making the cam bush slide, it is supposed to slide and is equipped with lock nuts to allow it to do so, is was designed to slide to centralise the shoes, RE paint the thing to the brake plate, doh!
An experienced rider will probably never notice nor use the ABS, which is there to stop the wheels locking up, which is a really bad thing on a motor bike (because you then hit the road in a painful manner). I have nothing against ABS, it has been fitted to our cars for many years, but bike riders always have more feel for what is happening between tyre and road. On a car if you keep pressing hard on the brake during an emergency stop, the ABS will be defeated, this is intentional to provide maximum braking, and so it is with ABS on a bike. The soggy wooden feel is the wretched liquid RE use instead of brake fluid. The brake on any RE can be fixed right easily.
Ajay Kaushik Pakistan बन ने बाद भी इन मुल्लों को भारत रहने दिया और ये हिन्दुओ को हीं मार रहे हैं। जब कुत्ता पागल हो जाये तो उसका इलाज नहीं करते सीधे गोली मरते हैं। वहीं इन मुल्लो के साथ करना होगा। *भारत सिर्फ हिन्दू राष्ट्र बनेगा* अपनी अपनी colony में जागरूकता बढ़ाओ। *इन मुल्लो को कोई भी फ्लैट, दुकान घर किराये पर नहीं देगा। most important job भी कोई नहीं देगा* इनको हिन्दुओ की ताकत दिखाओ। *वंदे मातरम* *ये message सबको पोहोचने चाहिए*
Hit The Throttle Pakistan बन ने बाद भी इन मुल्लों को भारत रहने दिया और ये हिन्दुओ को हीं मार रहे हैं। जब कुत्ता पागल हो जाये तो उसका इलाज नहीं करते सीधे गोली मरते हैं। वहीं इन मुल्लो के साथ करना होगा। *भारत सिर्फ हिन्दू राष्ट्र बनेगा* अपनी अपनी colony में जागरूकता बढ़ाओ। *इन मुल्लो को कोई भी फ्लैट, दुकान घर किराये पर नहीं देगा। most important job भी कोई नहीं देगा* इनको हिन्दुओ की ताकत दिखाओ। *वंदे मातरम* *ये message सबको पोहोचने चाहिए*
Why on earth would RE cease production on their best export model? Chances are your dealer has a cash-flow problem and can't get any more until they've paid the bill for the last ones, and hence they are out of stock.
Jeff Slade I 've asked many dealers... they all are saying the same that the production is temporarily halted. Can you please just enquire and tell be if it's avialable?
They are not taking any fresh bookings for GT as they are soon releasing an upgraded version of this model with ABS & an another 750cc varient of this model. Bookings would resume soon. don't worry
There are better bikes for Long rides but the CGT is surprisingly comfortable and the Vibrations are much less than on the Classic 500. i also Ride a Black one, Same as On the Video.
You shouldn't speak in the background, causes irritation. And the tyres are not tubeless, plus the fuel indication changes because the fuel meter is on the left side of the tank. It's not bad. Just measure it according to the position of the bike.
Divit Chaudhary I've checked it every way bro , but it really does have a problem it changes in between rides too even the service centre guys admitted that there's an issue with it .
Pavan Muthanna okay. I am saying this because I own a Continental GT. I think the bike that you reviewed is having the issue. The service guys are useless. To avoid repairing a bike, they just say that it has an issue... By the way, what do you think about the balancing of the bike? When you leave the handle bar while riding, does it lean towards one side?
Divit Chaudhary lol you got that right bro , they're useless , no i haven't experienced any such problems in balancing , although I do sometimes feel a pull towards the right side when I got the breaks .
I have had my continental for nearly 2 years in the UK. Sometimes I wish it had ABS , but beyond that it is truly gorgeous. I was about to replace it with a street cup Triumph for performance alone , but now I have seen the 650 twin.....................!!!! BTW , can the commentator STFU?
I own a GT and my main problem is the fucking service centers
2. is the worst ground clearance
3.vibrations when u cross 130kmph
4.lack of abs is disappointing
and cons:-
1.sexy handling and clipons serve the purpose
2. fuel economy is decent for a 535cc bike(23kmpl)
3.I have personally clocked 148kmph and i am 95kgs but the bike can go more but it vibrates like hell
4.looks man!! that is a head Turner in traffic
5.the power is pretty good for535 but could have been more!
conclusion:- A very happy GT boy . love my baby till peaks... it's going to turn 1year now in December!!!!
Nice man ! He painted the mudguard black it looks great !!
very keen of you to notice ;) thanks dude!
The CGT has a Harris frame that is stiffer than the Classic/Bullet, so are the forks which have a brace. Being a café racer the shocks are more sporty, and don't suit potholes. The Bullet/Classic was designed as a heavy trials bike, so it soaks up holes, and has always handled well, it still does, as good and often better than modern japanese bikes, from experience it certainly handles rough roads better than a Goldwing which tends to slide about like a tea tray. There again the Honda 400F handled like a cat on rails, the Classic is not far off that mark (seriously, everyone underestimates just how well these RE bikes handle).
The CGT gets Pirelli which are tubeless but have an inner tube because the wheels have spokes, spoked wheels have a more compliant ride than cast alloys, hence spoked wheels are considered an upgrade. Pirellis have practically zero wet grip whereas the /export/ Classic gets Avon Roadrider tyres (also 'tubeless' with tubes) which stick like glue; Avon are made in England, we enjoy rain here.
Tyre pressures 27F/29R psi, not what it says in the RE handbook, at lower pressure the front tyre will try to roll off the rim whilst cornering.
Harsh braking can mean the pads are still bedding-in, or need cleaning. Under-braking probably down to the watery treacle RE seem to use instead of brake fluid, change it to DOT.4 pdq.
Cameraman dont talk
Msa Chuauhang oops sorry!
Mister4Stroke haha... No probs bro! It was good.
I too own a GT & would like to mention you one thing that the fact which said that the tyres are tubeless is incorrect.
Initially i too thought that tyres are tubeless when i purchased it but when i got puncture in the rear tyre,then i got to know that it has tube inside when i went for repairing. And repairing a puncture of the rear tyre is a nightmare on this bike. It will take a lot of time just to repair the puncture because the normal puncture repairing guy won't be able to seperate the rim and the tyre and take the tube out. You will have to get the rim & tyre seperated with the help of machine and then get the tube out & then you can fix the puncture & after that again you have to fix the tube inside and put the tyre and rim together with the help of machine. Its truly a pain in ass
Keshav Kumar it's with a tube not a tubeless
Keshav Kumar spoke wheel means no tubeless
I have the same issue
It's story of every RE's with spoke wheel
- I have had this bike for 3 and half years. This bike is more about the 'Torque', 44Nm of it. I have managed to get about 40kmpl on highways with a consistent speed of 80km/h. There is a tube inside the tyres to support the alloy and spoked rims. The suspension is tuned to be stiff so that it doesn't bottom out when riding hard. Why would one need another Exhaust? It is an single cylinder engine.
rohitkejriwal1 bro I would like to know the exact average mileage of gt 535
Nice video,I like the good things about continantal gt as well as bad things also
Very good review on the Royal Enfield Continental GT!
Thank you guys both of u.
Nishant Sahoo thanks buddy!
Guys, this was a very well done and helpful review of the 535 Continental GT. I've been thinking of buying a very low mileage 2017 model in the USA and you have pretty much convinced me to go with it.
Thank you for posting!
did you buy it if yes whats your opinion..
A neat review .!
abishek veerababuji thanks!
How comfortable was the bike for long rides
For a ownership review, disclaimer 🔥✌🏼🥳 very genuine
Excellent review, thank you 👍
please give mic to the speaker so that the voice is audible
Tell him to ride with group of friends who have Cafe racer then he will understand what that bike means
Yes I agree gold long run you get backHurts that’s why they call Cafe racer
Ms dhoni is reviewing his bike 👍👍
Its around 2014 bike...at that time ABS was not so common in bikes and costly too
Cameraman knows more than owner..!!
Its not that the brakes are so good that it locks up so fast. Its just that the brakes on all Enfields are crap. They are just too wooden at the lever. They cant be squeezed and modulates. Its more like an on off switch rather than a regulator.
All enfields except himalayan have this issue
*modulated
Ajay Kaushik I agree! It should have abs without a doubt
1) You ned to change whatever rubbish RE put in for DOT.4 brake fluid. (2) The rear drum (Bullet/Classic) can be fixed perfect by making the cam bush slide, it is supposed to slide and is equipped with lock nuts to allow it to do so, is was designed to slide to centralise the shoes, RE paint the thing to the brake plate, doh!
An experienced rider will probably never notice nor use the ABS, which is there to stop the wheels locking up, which is a really bad thing on a motor bike (because you then hit the road in a painful manner). I have nothing against ABS, it has been fitted to our cars for many years, but bike riders always have more feel for what is happening between tyre and road. On a car if you keep pressing hard on the brake during an emergency stop, the ABS will be defeated, this is intentional to provide maximum braking, and so it is with ABS on a bike.
The soggy wooden feel is the wretched liquid RE use instead of brake fluid. The brake on any RE can be fixed right easily.
Ajay Kaushik Pakistan बन ने बाद भी इन मुल्लों को भारत रहने दिया और ये हिन्दुओ को हीं मार रहे हैं। जब कुत्ता पागल हो जाये तो उसका इलाज नहीं करते सीधे गोली मरते हैं। वहीं इन मुल्लो के साथ करना होगा। *भारत सिर्फ हिन्दू राष्ट्र बनेगा*
अपनी अपनी colony में जागरूकता बढ़ाओ। *इन मुल्लो को कोई भी फ्लैट, दुकान घर किराये पर नहीं देगा। most important job भी कोई नहीं देगा*
इनको हिन्दुओ की ताकत दिखाओ।
*वंदे मातरम*
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Nice !
Hit The Throttle thanks bro 😊
Hit The Throttle Pakistan बन ने बाद भी इन मुल्लों को भारत रहने दिया और ये हिन्दुओ को हीं मार रहे हैं। जब कुत्ता पागल हो जाये तो उसका इलाज नहीं करते सीधे गोली मरते हैं। वहीं इन मुल्लो के साथ करना होगा। *भारत सिर्फ हिन्दू राष्ट्र बनेगा*
अपनी अपनी colony में जागरूकता बढ़ाओ। *इन मुल्लो को कोई भी फ्लैट, दुकान घर किराये पर नहीं देगा। most important job भी कोई नहीं देगा*
इनको हिन्दुओ की ताकत दिखाओ।
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Very well reviewed
NILANJAN GOGOI thanks buddy
How tall is your friend? Is this ride comfortable for 6ft tall person?
Awaren yes dude it's comfortable, my friend is a little over 6ft and he's comfortable on it
awesome!
ShivAnsh for short riders?
nice....well said!
daryll davis thank you
Why do you need a 2nd exhaust for a single cylinder engine it would just be adding dead weight to the motorcycle
Yeah it is not a tubeless tyre.n also it needs a lot of maintenance
Mileage bro
Not a Tubeless bro
You think people had Abs breaks in old bike it is designed for Cafe racer
this is some old version of GT not the 2019 model
Nice ..but his voice is not audible.. May be you should have tried dubbing
Does it really get spoke wheels with tubeless tyres ? Can someone pls confirm
Enfields are never perfect. That's why it's an organic bike.
Sorry, but a lot of information is wrong, ex: tubeless tyres, etc
The dealer in my city are saying the production has stopped... can you please enquire and tell whether it is avialable?
Young Star Studios I'm not sure buddy,contact royal enfield about this
Why on earth would RE cease production on their best export model?
Chances are your dealer has a cash-flow problem and can't get any more until they've paid the bill for the last ones, and hence they are out of stock.
Jeff Slade I 've asked many dealers... they all are saying the same that the production is temporarily halted. Can you please just enquire and tell be if it's avialable?
They are not taking any fresh bookings for GT as they are soon releasing an upgraded version of this model with ABS & an another 750cc varient of this model.
Bookings would resume soon. don't worry
Keshav Kumar can you please tell guess and tell when they will take bookings again?????
Tubeless tyres on spoked wheels ?
As you speak the production of GT has stopped.. we will not ever see 535 GT again..
Nakul Menon true that! The Continental GT 650 will take it's place
There are better bikes for Long rides but the CGT is surprisingly comfortable and the Vibrations are much less than on the Classic 500. i also Ride a Black one, Same as On the Video.
Very nice bike
What is a pavilion rider 😂
Technologically
Mileage brother?
You shouldn't speak in the background, causes irritation. And the tyres are not tubeless, plus the fuel indication changes because the fuel meter is on the left side of the tank. It's not bad. Just measure it according to the position of the bike.
Divit Chaudhary I've checked it every way bro , but it really does have a problem it changes in between rides too even the service centre guys admitted that there's an issue with it .
Pavan Muthanna okay. I am saying this because I own a Continental GT. I think the bike that you reviewed is having the issue. The service guys are useless. To avoid repairing a bike, they just say that it has an issue... By the way, what do you think about the balancing of the bike? When you leave the handle bar while riding, does it lean towards one side?
Divit Chaudhary lol you got that right bro , they're useless , no i haven't experienced any such problems in balancing , although I do sometimes feel a pull towards the right side when I got the breaks .
Pavan Muthanna okay, towards the silencer then. Okay, thanks.
Divit Chaudhary yea , cheers bro .
Why put a video where audio is so bad. Waste of time.
Height 5.3 feet ,is it comfortable?
You should get mileage above 25 km/litre
Sachin Ki depends where I'm riding , in city traffic it's around 22-25
You talk too much cameraman.
Interceptor check mate..
20km/lt really thats not 200ps motorcycle
Price in Tamil nadu
If you so scared that bike don’t have ABS brakes stop riding bike
Dude what about the posture..!!!
Neeshant n it's a little bit forward inclined
Spkes high
Well Buddy...he is a noob
Gt535 weighs 184kg ,that guy on the gt doesn't know his machine
Don't take his word
In hindi