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I've been looking online and watching video on this bike, does anyone here own or ever ridden one that they can give a bit of a review?

thanks
 
We had a discussion when they came out. To new for long term reliability reviews. Nice looking bike but about $9 k. It is to much for what you get. I personally like the look.
 
GVH said:
We had a discussion when they came out. To new for long term reliability reviews. Nice looking bike but about $9 k. It is to much for what you get. I personally like the look.
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The base INT650 should be about $7500 CDN ($5800 US msrp), dealer of course may sell for less.
 
I seen a crowd of them riding last week, the couple of bikes at the back of the group sounded lumpy.
 
watch Itchy Boots on YouTube...she went almost around the world on the Himalayan but had to cut it short when Covid hit...

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Itchy Boots

Good morning internet! :) My name is Noraly and I’m passionate about motorbikes and solo adventures around the world. I quit my job, sold my stuff and now I'...
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ifiddles said:
watch Itchy Boots on YouTube...she went almost around the world on the Himalayan but had to cut it short when Covid hit...

www.youtube.com

Itchy Boots

Good morning internet! :) My name is Noraly and I’m passionate about motorbikes and solo adventures around the world. I quit my job, sold my stuff and now I'...
www.youtube.com www.youtube.com
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i've seen a few of her video's, Must be a dream come true to be able to run a youtube channel and ride around the world
 
ToSlow said:
I've been looking online and watching video on this bike, does anyone here own or ever ridden one that they can give a bit of a review?

thanks
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The flat tracker race bike version uses the 650 Conti as the base. Its hanging with Kawi, HD, and Yamaha in the production class.

Generally speaking REs are simple and rugged bikes. You’re getting a 1960 vintage style with updated technology. Strong points are ruggedness, dependability and simplicity. Weak points are performance and lack of a dealer network.

IMHO they are overpriced, perhaps that because the dealers. It should be in the $6500 range.

I look after a Bullet 500 for a friend, it’s a fun little bike and I get tons of looks and questions whenever I take it out.
 
QC has apparently improved quite a bit with the twins
the singles have a habit of making an inspection window in the crankcase

will see if I can find it, OEM review vid of the Himilayan
rider takes it off a modest jump and it lands with a CLANG!!
as something from the exhaust falls off

 
Hoping to find a dealer that's looking to move one out of inventory
 
I kind of like them
very simple, can be maintained with a basic tool kit

almost no plastic on them and they are hand painted
very much an Indian Harley
engine internals are similar - 2 flywheels attached by the crank pin
chain drive primary - that's the part that likes to come out for a looksee
 
J_F said:
I kind of like them
very simple, can be maintained with a basic tool kit

almost no plastic on them and they are hand painted
very much an Indian Harley
engine internals are similar - 2 flywheels attached by the crank pin
chain drive primary - that's the part that likes to come out for a looksee
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Wondering if that has something to do with the cam chain tensioner never getting adjusted?
 
How many miles before that was happening, must be a replacement chain on the market for a fix
 
it is the bike of choice for a lot of guys riding around the world, just do a search on YouTube and you'll find a lot of them (especially out in the Asian countries)...there's one dealer I know of in Acton, Old Vintage Cranks...doesn't look like much on the outside (or inside for that matter)... Home | Old Vintage Cranks they also have CCM from Britain (I believe)...it fit me to a T, but at $16,000 it's way out of my price range...
 
Funny you mention the CCM, i found a bicycle few yrs back that had like a generator on the front wheel as part of the sprocket to power the factory headlight and tail light. I's still got everything original even the seat. I one some research and think it's a 60's model.

sry to get off topic
 
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ToSlow said:
Funny you mention the CCM, i found a bicycle few yrs back that had like a generator on the front wheel to power the factory headlight and tail light. I's still got everything original even the seat. I one some research and think it's a 60's model.

sry to get off topic
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Different CCM
 
ifiddles said:
it is the bike of choice for a lot of guys riding around the world, just do a search on YouTube and you'll find a lot of them (especially out in the Asian countries)...there's one dealer I know of in Acton, Old Vintage Cranks...doesn't look like much on the outside (or inside for that matter)... Home | Old Vintage Cranks they also have CCM from Britain (I believe)...it fit me to a T, but at $16,000 it's way out of my price range...
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Next door neighbour bought an Interceptor from them in the spring. Rode it quite a bit this season (more than I rode) and he's happy with it.
 
R-E GT650 has a gear primary, you will never throw the primary drive chain ;) doesn't have one.

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