2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650

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Not giving up my Ural Gear Up, but i miss being on two wheels. Lots of bikes filled the blanks. KLR looked like a good idea, but i already have a "tractor".T7 was also on the list, but i already had a Tenere.
I wanted a bike with character and when i saw the Bear Mulder replica,i was very drawn to it. (It's very pretty). And then the price. $9549! Really?
I only have 40km on it, and limited to 4k rpm. But this bike is special. Build quality, paint is exceptional. No nanny crap. Rear abs can be switched off. Phone charge port on the side of the headlight All led lighting and a fantastic tft dash. Gps runs from your phone in the top half of the big display. Switchgear is the best i have seen. All metal.
Showa suspension front and rear. YT reviews complain of an overly stiff rear spring rate. I found it great.
I'm 5'9" and just flatfooting.
Bench,scrambler style seat is comfy (only 40km). Nice wide bars and beautifully shaped levers.
Mirrors are clear at highway speeds.
Motor is a surprise. It pulls really strong with no vibration.(270°crank)
I'll spend more time on it after the Easter weekend is over.
 

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Very nice and look forward to a check in review after a few more miles and time on the saddle.

I get a Facebook feed of an east coast dealer that promotes RE and this specific model caught me eye.

I’ve also watched Adri’s vids on the his RE 650 twin and appreciate the feedback on the rear brake as well as how the finish looks after some time. However, that fell rides year round and subjects his machines to the elements which is a true test of quality but, for the folks like ,self being a fair weather rider, probably wouldn’t be an issue. Also, Adri’s isn’t a bear but, the gist of the bike.

Looking forward to some more pics out in the wilderness.


Cheers!
 
Break-in is done.660km on it now. Love the way it handles. Lots of folks say the suspension is too stiff. I like it. Might need to change the bars.A bit too wide and too far forward.Messed around with the built in navigation, but still could not get it to load. TeenTech at the first service showed me how. Tried to take a pic of it, but it flickers like an led in a video. It works awesome! All the great Google maps features on the top half of my instrument cluster.
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POWERMAN said:
Are these bikes still made in India?
That nav setup looks sweet!

For my next bike, navigation, cruise control and heated bars will be a must.
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Yes. Made in India. The NAV is Google maps mirrored from your phone which is safely in a pocket. The build quality is as good or maybe a bit better than the "big 4".
 
Darcy & The Old man on YouTube recently picked one up too in case you want to follow along.

 
LBV said:
Darcy & The Old man on YouTube recently picked one up too in case you want to follow along.

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Thanks for the post. Exhaust......hmmm? I didn't catch what brand he picked.
 
Wingboy said:
Thanks for the post. Exhaust......hmmm? I didn't catch what brand he picked.
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He didn't say in that video. Even in the exhaust video, he didn't say clearly. Not hard to find from a close shot though.


www.mistralspecialparts.it

Mistral Short Exhaust - Royal Enfield Bear 650

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Mistral Decat - Royal Enfield Bear 650

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Yep Mistral from Italy ... he had the same brand on his prior Moto Guzzi.
 
Still very happy with this thing. Might change the bars (bit of a reach) and the seat could be better. As @MacDoc says.... we're getting old. The accessories i ordered back in April still aren't in. I'll probably get the touring seat.
And I'm getting (@MacDoc ) 63mpg!
 
No. Just can't turn the phone off or close the app.
 
iblastoff said:
does your phone screen need to be on to show google maps on the dash since its just screen mirroring?
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It's not screen mirroring. It needs to have the phone on and connected but encourages you to turn the screen on the phone off to reduce workload. You can have android auto running with maps and be using your phone for other tasks if you wanted.
 
The only negative is, it has to have a destination to operate. It would be nice to just have the map displayed. Might be a software update in the future.
 
Wingboy said:
The only negative is, it has to have a destination to operate. It would be nice to just have the map displayed. Might be a software update in the future.
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That is super annoying. I almost always have moving maps on when I am travelling as then I can see where nearby roads go/topography and where cops and cameras are.
 
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Nothing beats a dedicated GPS unit. XT is your friend.
 
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