Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Continental GT 650 is genuinely one of the best value propositions in the used market right now. The parallel twin is surprisingly refined for a Royal Enfield — smooth, torquey from low revs, and that exhaust note is properly addictive. Build quality took a massive leap when Harris Performance got involved in the chassis design, so structurally these bikes hold up well. Check the switchgear though, because early examples had some quality control inconsistencies that'll annoy you daily. Used examples are dirt cheap because RE's reputation still carries baggage it no longer deserves. That's your opportunity. Look for bikes with the original exhaust intact — many owners swap them and butcher the mounting points. Electrics are the weak spot; check every light, indicator, and the horn works. Service intervals are 6,000 miles, and owners who ignored that will have left you a bill. Ask for receipts.