RE Continental is growing on me.

[Bulldog9]

The RE Continental is growing on me. https://www.royalenfield.com/us/en/motorcycles/continental-gt/#motorcycle-colors

[JJ]

What's not to like?   I like all the paint choices also.

Even my wife said:  "Why don't you get rid of that old Guzzi and get one of these?!?" (That's nice... )

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

I want one just so I can put this body kit on it

https://www.autologuedesign.com/body-kits/royal-enfield-cafe-racer-kit

[Dirk_S]

The aesthetics tick the box for classic and basic, but I bet you’d dig the Guzzi V7’s performance and ergos more. I rode a friend’s Interceptor for about 15 miles, and test rode a Continental, and that’s what I  came away with at least. The RE makes you enjoy opening the MG throttle up.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

I want one just so I can put this body kit on it

https://www.autologuedesign.com/body-kits/royal-enfield-cafe-racer-kit

the fairing and seat cowl color matched to stock paint with brackets & hardware is only like $299

[usedtobefast]

I have been tempted too!   

I have a nearby dealer that sells both Moto Guzzi and RE and have talked with 2 sales guys ... they both said the V7 iii bikes are better for power and handling. 

But the RE's have some nice color choices and I like the style/look ... but the finish is hit/miss ... saw a new Trials 500, uncrated only a few days before I saw it, had several spots of rust and corrosion and it really looked cobbled together.  The Continental looked better, but still some crude looking bits and pieces. 

[twowheeladdict]

I have been tempted too!   

I have a nearby dealer that sells both Moto Guzzi and RE and have talked with 2 sales guys ... they both said the V7 iii bikes are better for power and handling. 

But the RE's have some nice color choices and I like the style/look ... but the finish is hit/miss ... saw a new Trials 500, uncrated only a few days before I saw it, had several spots of rust and corrosion and it really looked cobbled together.  The Continental looked better, but still some crude looking bits and pieces.

At MSRP, how can you pass on the RE compared with a stone.  Of course, stones aren't selling for MSRP and as the price gets closer the shaft drive and fit and finish start to stand out for the Guzzi. 

If I had the money, I could see swapping my Himalayan and V7 for a 2021 V85TT, and then picking up a chrome Continental GT down the road.  As I write this I am looking at a photo of my V7 from last years ride in the northeast Tennessee mountains and can't imagine ever parting with it. 

[kingoffleece]

I rode a INT 650 twice and was very impressed.  If a good deal on a used one comes along.............. ...........

[Bert Remington]

I'm not fond of the 650cc engine visual proportions: too much crankcase and too little air-cooled cylinders.  If you're going to have an air-cooled engine it should look air-cooled with finned cylinders in the wind.  That's why I like the 500cc UCE.

[danomar]

I test rode an Interceptor because the Continental GT was unavailable for test rides. I walked into the dealership expecting to order one, but after riding the bike was left very... Meh.

It looks the biz, and the motor should nice, but it is bland to the point of being almost Japanes--even with S&S mufflers. That said, most components are decidedly budget, so while the motor works as it should, nothing really impressed me insofar as running gear is concerned. Even the Pirelli-named tires are not made in the EU.

The bike is still a bit heavy, and only wire wheels are available (which I do not want), so it runs nicely and handles decently, but any decent Guzzi will provide better mechanical value and better handling.

The Royal Enfield is a nice bike, but most Guzzis are nicer.

[twowheeladdict]

I test rode an Interceptor because the Continental GT was unavailable for test rides. I walked into the dealership expecting to order one, but after riding the bike was left very... Meh.

It looks the biz, and the motor should nice, but it is bland to the point of being almost Japanes--even with S&S mufflers. That said, most components are decidedly budget, so while the motor works as it should, nothing really impressed me insofar as running gear is concerned. Even the Pirelli-named tires are not made in the EU.

The bike is still a bit heavy, and only wire wheels are available (which I do not want), so it runs nicely and handles decently, but any decent Guzzi will provide better mechanical value and better handling.

The Royal Enfield is a nice bike, but most Guzzis are nicer.

and more expensive, and less available nearby.

[Beowulf]

I was hard to win over but my wife purchased a Royal Enfield 650 and as wrecked on my other bike this week( combo of sand and stupidity) have gotten to ride the 650 and a v7iii back to back. The Guzzi punches harder in some respects but if you hit the powerband just right the RE shines. Its smooth planted and after several hundred miles shifts like butter. It lives between 3- 5000 rpm imo. Im impressed with it. Everything all my preconceived notions are gone. Two up was honestly great not a powerhouse but more than adequate.

I love both and honestly and am torn. And this coming from a guy on 1200 Roadster.