Discussions and Questions - Royal Enfield Bear 650 Royal Enfield Bear 650
Will the Himalayan 450's less expensive price tag and slightly lower feature set cannibalize sales from the Bear 650's more premium features?
07 January 2025 11:14
No, they go after different riders. If you’re a serious off road enthusiast, the Himalayan 450 is for you, however, if you are more the urban rider who occasionally takes trails, the Bear 650 is for you.
Is the Bear 650’s lack of tubeless tires a deal breaker for its adventure touring credentials?
07 January 2025 11:14
People are overreacting, I think. The Bear 650 isn’t designed for hardcore off road use. Tube tires are fine for what you are going to use them for.
But, is the Bear 650 just a beefed up Interceptor or does it bring anything new to the table?
07 January 2025 11:14
It’s a parts bin special, let’s be real. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though. It’s a proven platform that has been tweaked to be more versatile. You don’t always have to reinvent the wheel.
At 216kg, what does the Bear 650's weight mean for its off road capabilities?
07 January 2025 11:14
Being a guy who’s ridden heavier adventure bikes off road, I can tell you it’s more about technique than weight. If you know what you’re doing, the Bear 650 is manageable.
Does the single exhaust of the Bear 650 ruin the iconic twin-cylinder sound of the 650 platform?
07 January 2025 11:14
Both options should have been offered by RE. Some people might like the new single exhaust note, some people would prefer the classic twin exhaust sound.
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