Agreed! I knew they would have a margin but 8k is like way too much even for the CONVENIENCE factor which they told I would get. [emoji28] After some arguments and the sales reps running back nd forth to the managers cabin and me finally agreed to handover the Insurance responsbility to me. [emoji854] They still are reluctant about this whole thing first they were demanding like "YOU HAVE TO TAKE INSURANCE FROM US" now they are asking to consider. Not sure what else they have for me in store. Lets see. [emoji28]

Get the insurance from outside, change the showroom if you have to, they have a big margin on it that's why they don't allow you to get it from outside.
I got 5 year nill depp for 28000₹ from New India insurance company, make sure you also get "return to invoice value cover " as well , i didn't know about them at the time of purchase but now i think they are useful. Congratulations on your bike and welcome to the club, do get bar end mirrors as well , they complete the cafe racer look of the bike, get them from Ali express or eBay as royal enfield ones are way too expensive

Which showroom did you take the test ride at?

Also, Royal Enfield is taking customer complaints and suggestions pretty seriously. I tweeted them about the delay, to which they responded asking for my contact details. They called me within an hour of providing the details and they were diligent about following up thereafter. So, if you found the showroom experience unsatisfactory, you could try reporting it.

Hi Guys, while booking a Conti is it necessary to get the Mandatory 5 yrs insurance from the dealership the one which they recommend or can I opt for some preferable Insurance vendors?

Hey, everyone! Finally got my BS-6 Ice Queen. Took delivery of the bike on 07/02. As mentioned in the quoted post, the bike was to be delivered on 30/01 originally. While the bike had already arrived at the showroom by then, it couldn't be registered at the RTO here in Chennai as the BS-6 Twins had not received the required STA approvals yet. This was what was actually taking time, but the folks at the showroom (at OMR, Chennai) were quite patient about my queries and kept me posted at reasonable intervals. For anyone looking to purchase a new RE in Chennai, please do approach this showroom. You can ask for one, Mr. Don Bosco, and he will be able to help you out and give you a smooth experience. If you want further details, please do not hesitate to DM me.

On 07/02, I finally got the call to pick up the bike and I informed the folks that I would be at the showroom at around 12pm to pick up the bike. The entire process was smooth, but it did take about 1.5 hours before I was finally given the bike keys. I've been unable to contain my smile since then! Will be posting ownership reports in due course of time.

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Thanks! So they told a waiting time of 2months max. I booked the Ice Queen White.

Yeah! Normally I dont mind insurance being handled by the dealership but a quick online search for quote gave me around 8k INR of difference which seemed alot to me and when I asked them about the Policy details like IDV and stuff they were not able to give those details which made me question their motives.

BTW, the overall test ride and booking experience was sub-par I would say. The test mule that they had was not maintained properly, the clutch was hard, the gear shifts were not smooth, the tires wobbled on uneven roads, the rep was not all that knowledgable and responsive when asked about few details, they were only keen on completing the booking. I had done a fair amount of research myself before walking in so I didnt mind all this but who ever walks in without knowing anything about the bike specifics here is going to have a bitter experience.

Congratulations on the booking, man! Did they tell you when they’re delivering the bike? And which color have you booked?

I never knew about the insurance thing. But I didn’t want the hassle of hunting for my own insurance for the motorcycle just yet, and I just went ahead and took the insurance they offered. How much of a difference are you seeing?

Congrats Bro! I did my booking today. [emoji1] If you see my query above about the Insurance thing, the dealership was not ready to let me get the insurance but after some argument from my sude they FINALLY agreed that I can take responsbility of insurance of my choice [emoji28] Whats your take on it, the insurance they provide is way too costly as per market standards. Some commission involved obviously i guess

Hey, everyone! Finally got my BS-6 Ice Queen. Took delivery of the bike on 07/02. As mentioned in the quoted post, the bike was to be delivered on 30/01 originally. While the bike had already arrived at the showroom by then, it couldn't be registered at the RTO here in Chennai as the BS-6 Twins had not received the required STA approvals yet. This was what was actually taking time, but the folks at the showroom (at OMR, Chennai) were quite patient about my queries and kept me posted at reasonable intervals. For anyone looking to purchase a new RE in Chennai, please do approach this showroom. You can ask for one, Mr. Don Bosco, and he will be able to help you out and give you a smooth experience. If you want further details, please do not hesitate to DM me.

On 07/02, I finally got the call to pick up the bike and I informed the folks that I would be at the showroom at around 12pm to pick up the bike. The entire process was smooth, but it did take about 1.5 hours before I was finally given the bike keys. I've been unable to contain my smile since then! Will be posting ownership reports in due course of time.

I'm getting back to riding motorcycles after nearly 6 years! And in all my life, I never thought I'd be getting back to riding on an RE - I've always been more of a sport-bike fanatic. That said, I could not help but fall in love with the Continental GT!

Booked a BS-6 Continental GT at the OMR showroom in Chennai back on December 21st. Looks like the bike is ready and being sent for registration formalities shortly, based on which, I should have it by 30/01. Fingers crossed!

Will keep you guys updated on the showroom experience, and ownership experience thereafter.

The thing is a part of knee is near the engine head and the remaining part touches the tank but not enough to hug it. I am 6'3" and i look like a giant on the motorcycle with those puny tyres. Maybe in the future i plan to change to 17inch wheels with 150/70-17 tyres so that the height remains close to stock and opt for Sport Demons which are imo better than the Phantom Sportcomp which come with the motorcycle.

Also to add to the above point is to learn to hug the tank with your legs that would shift the weight from your wrists. Gt650's rider triangle is not as aggressive as likes of sports bikes or bikes like KTM RCs or even R15s for that matter so all you have to do is bend your elbows, hug the tank. Would be weird at the beginning but you will get used to it. Happy Riding.

Are you sitting far enough back on the seat? Ideally, my riding position is half-way between the front and the middle of the the seat and not pressed up against the end of the tank (this of course will vary slightly with a person's height, but I would recommend you try slightly varying positions starting from here to find your comfort). When I tried sitting this way, my knees did not touch the cylinder-head guard. They were aligned with the tank and a couple of inches short of the head-guard. Also, another thing that I do is to ensure that I have the balls of my feet on the foot-pegs, rather than the middle or the heels of my feet.

But the gt's riding triangle is kind of weird, your knees touches the cylinder head guard, so when you try to hug the tank, instead you hug the cylinder head guard, and i am only 5'7. You can bend the elbows, but not hug the tank properly

Also to add to the above point is to learn to hug the tank with your legs that would shift the weight from your wrists. Gt650's rider triangle is not as aggressive as likes of sports bikes or bikes like KTM RCs or even R15s for that matter so all you have to do is bend your elbows, hug the tank. Would be weird at the beginning but you will get used to it. Happy Riding.