Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - review after 6 weeks
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- In this video we review the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. All up, Bry has had the bike for six weeks, which we feel is a good enough time for her to get used to it and form a good honest opinion.
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I'm a 70yr old woman, 5'4" & 60kg. I have owned this bike for 3 years. Manoeuvring it around I have both hands on the handlebars and push my hip into the side to take the weight and my right hand ready to use the front brake if needed. When mounting and dismounting I have the side stand down(just in case) which I release only when I'm on. Before getting on I turn the front wheel hard right which helps when pulling the bike upright. I haven't the leg strength to duck walk the bike so I always manoeuvre it when dismounted. This is such a wonderful bike to ride I know you'll find your own way to handle the weight! Happy riding!
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70 and riding a Royal Enfield, I like !
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@@michaelsmith-rh4yt I am 21 still don't have a Enfield bike , I dislike
@@sg-nn4ml May have to save money 49 More years then you can buy ! 😎
Great review. Refreshing to see a a younger person reviewing bikes, far more likely to kindle an interest in motorcycling which is what we all need.
Well said Mick :)
i'm 57 and chose the Ducati scrambler for its light weight (173kg), but i do like that RE and all the colours look good. Nice to see female riders doing the reviews too.
The reviewer is very good. An excellent real world review. The Intercepter looks a lot better with dual exhausts.
I definitely prefer the balanced look. I installed British Customs Predator slip-on silencers on my Bonneville T120.
The S&S exhaust is a dual pipe. They do they as a manifold back setup at hitchcocks. That's what I'd do if I was going to switch the stock pipes. I'm finding the chrome really easy to keep clean with carnuba wax though so not sure how it would fare in the winter with steel pipes
Back in the Classic day, when most bikes had centre stands, I always found it smartest to be sitting on the bike when I wanted to move off. It saves getting really unwelcome estimates for repairs to half a bike. I liked your review, thanks. Personally, I loathe noisy exhausts and consider them to be a bit of a dimbo scourge. However, I do appreciate that you can have a good noise from a patent exhaust without waking up ded cats. They do also save weight, of course. Just not necessarily where you want it.
yeah, I only ever take a bike off the stand when I am straddling it. Learned that one the hard way.
Some tips for using the centre stand.....when taking the bike OFF the centre stand sit astride it and rock it forward. The bike will always give a slight lurch as the stand goes 'over centre' and so by sitting on it you can use all your body weight and strength to counter any fall. If you're standing beside the bike (as you are in the video) the risk is that the bike falls away from you and you have to let it go down. For getting the bike ON the centre stand place a foot on the stand extension and use your whole body weight to lever the bike up and back. If you have a good hold on the left bar and the frame below the seat as you do this the bike should not fall away from you. Only use the centre stand on firm level ground!
Also, have the bike in first gear to stop the bike potentially rolling away from you.
Put 110/90 × 18 and 140/70 × 18 tires on the Enfield 650s and a small child can put it on the centerstand.
Good comment
Good suggestion thanks..
I just sit on the bike, put my feet on the pegs, start the engine, pull in the clutch, select first and just rock the bike forward and ride away. A nice party trick
I have the TEC 2-2 Cannon exhaust on my Interceptor with the free flowing down pipes (TEC also do these) as I have to agree, the sound from the stock exhaust is somewhat lacking and it's like I'm riding a whole new bike. Sounds absolutely amazing and I lost a fair chunk of weight off the bike doing it too. They also tuck in closer to the bike rather than the wider stock pipes. Royal Enfield honestly blew it out the park with the 650 twins.
Loud exhaust pipes are not going to make us any friends with those who don't ride motorcycles, this is why noise cameras are coming. Please have some consideration for others.
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@@andywilliams8636 in the usa loud pipes saves lives
I would disagree with making it louder. Coming from road racing I hated having to wear ear plugs. The last thing I needed was a BOOMING crossplane R1 sending me deaf! I am impressed with what Siddhartha Lal has done in India regarding manufacturing quality increase. Really enjoyed the factory tour and castings and metallurgy have jumped to a standard I never thought I'd see at that price point. The fact that Honda make quite a few bikes in India also attests to the rapid increase in manufacturing and assembly quality.
I love the Scorpion Red Power exhausts I have on my Interceptor. They're a fair bit smaller and MUCH lighter than the originals but sound lovely, even with the baffles in. With the baffles out they sound amazing!
They're not cheap, but they're type approved (with the baffles in) and look almost stock.
Very well done, Bry! I'm glad you appreciate full-length seats when few people do... And just look at that superbly designed, old-school engine! I realize it is a solid design that is built at the highest standards. I like it very much, as simplicity and durability is what I appreciate most!
It has a very nice and subtle sound on the stock pipes, and a simply amazing throaty sound with the custom sport pipes!
Thanks again, for this wonderful presentation!
Yes.......... But do her a favour and explain a good lean on a side stand means its harder for muppets to knock over when they amble along and blunder into it.
*Do NOT FORGET to use a PUCK* on soft ground - otherwise its apt to burrow in and fall over on the left.
Oh & Bry ~ Soft ground is the *other* reason you need to master the centre stand (They're more stable)
Lately i hv been watching all your royal Enfield brand bike videos since Im considering RE bike
Thanks your video's r to the point & very well presented 👍👍👍
I have ridden for over 30 years but am a recent convert to RE. I have ridden cruisers and 80s classics for most of that time. Although my previous bike was a Shadow 1100, I believe that 650 is the perfect capacity for me ( years of riding old Z650s and XS 650s). The Interceptor was high on my list but in the end I went for the Scram 411 as it is sufficient for my needs at the moment. I don't rule out an Interceptor in the future though. Enjoy your bike!
How do you like the Scram 411?
@@mazpeterslove I love it. It is a fun bike to ride.
@@haxan6663 Well... I'm 30 years old. You ridden motorcycles more than I have been on this planet. Recently I rode the Classic 350. Planning to buy the Super Meteor 650 next month. Any biker wisdom you want to shower on me?
@@haxan6663 I love the Scram 411 looks. Wanted to know how it works. Thanks. 🙏🏻
They're an excellent choice if you want the style and character of a classic machine without the vices. I bought my orange crush model new in 2020 done 6K now and it's never missed a beat. Plenty powerful enough for modern riding and there's a multitude of aftermarket upgrades available, and yes I have replaced the cans with a pair of Poweridge stainless ones (plus other mods) and the sound would compete with any Triumph, plus half the weight !🙂
Really enjoyed your review and your honesty. Also enjoyed your optimism and smile.
A fair comparative models review. I'm still happily nursing along one of those original pre-unit Bullet 500 "engineering fossils", but if I were to update I'd also be torn between the Interceptor 650 twin and the Classic 350 single. For modern highways the 650 is probably the smart bet, but as an early retiree ALL my riding is "no hurry" pleasure riding, almost all on country two-laners just dodging the butterflies, and the new single would do that job just fine, and I think I'd miss that elemental "thump". That said, the styling of the Interceptor is SO reminiscent of my beloved old Norton Commando, but without all the fettling drama, that I'd be really conflicted. That said, I know of at least a couple of geezers like me who've traded in their 650s for the new J-Engined Classic or Meteor 350s. Better riding comfort, especially of the seat and position, were cited. As for those lumpy syandard 650 exhausts, I would likely either just let them be or slap on some of those very inexpensive Emgo brand ones if I wanted more "bark" in a slender form.
You can help the side stand problem by fitting an ice hockey puck (£1.50) to the end of the stand, raises it by about an inch which does reduce the lean angle.
I fitted TEC slip on canon exhausts which make the bike lighter, easier to push about and sounds better, this with a DNA filter does make the engine more zippy. The suspension is not the best, I changed the rear shocks for IKONs which are better, I carried out the YSS mod on the front forks.
First job is check the valve clearances, mine were very tight, second job change fork oil, my oil levels (from the factory) were only about half the quantity, next is change the brake pads for better quality from Hitchcocks. It will now corner and brake much better.
Enjoy your Interceptor, thanks for the video,
Best Tim
Had a soft spot for Enfields ever since living in India. Love the classic look of them! Thanks for this great review. It's on my shortlist!
I've bolted a hockey puck to the bottom of the side stand - it makes a world of difference. 👌
Enjoyed the review! My son is considering getting his license and getting one of these, and I think they're a great value. Center stand tip if you do end up using it: Before rolling it off the center stand put the side stand down to prevent a tip over.
I'm 69 years old living in the mountains of southern California. I just turned 40,000 miles on mine yesterday with the only breakdown a broken speedometer cable
I am having the same colour/bike and I love the sound of stock exhausts!
Yes it definitely sounds very good in aftermarket exhausts too, but for the stock ones, they've their own character or you can say a soothing parallel cylinder sound!
Are you having it for breakfast or dinner?
Excellent review! Love the videography and presentation as well. Subscribed!
Clear, unagitated and interesting review. Thx for the input! Godspeed, Mam!
Hi from Australia - Have been riding 50 years and owned many bikes. This is the best so far. RE is doing to Japan what Japan did to British Bikes in the 60's.
Just clocked 15k miles on my Interceptor with no problems. Fitted a full Tec 2 into 2 exhaust, DNA air filter and a few other mods. I'm sure you'll be happy with your choice.
did you ever get the vales checked..were they ok ?
@rv6205 Yes, I've had my Interceptor serviced every 6k miles including a check of the value clearance. I'm just on 24k miles now with no problems.
Very good review of a bike that is also very high on my wish list. Unfortunately slightly out of my price range at the moment ,so am searching the used market. Have test ridden both 350 and Int.650 and could be happy with either, but the 650 ticks a few more boxes. Thanks for your S insights. Cheers, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦
Excellent video, great review, thanks for sharing and all the best getting your bike. Cheers
Really impressed by your review. Was with you all the way, and I knew by the end you would choose this one.
Super choice.
Agree about the exhaust as well.
I'm starting up my own Moto vlog soon after 40 or so years away from riding.
Awesome review.
Thanks for sharing from Australia
Another lovely review from the lovely Bry 😊
I have owned and ridden many bikes since 16 years old in the UK,
I now live in Western Australia weather is good for bike riding most of the year.
I purchased a 650 Interceptor a couple of years ago at the age of 84. having a sloping driveway the bike needed to be reversed into the garage. I found this difficult as the weight was getting beyond my strength which is common for men as they lose upper body strength as they age. This would be the same as a female who has less upper body strength. It is something that must be considered when purchasing. When parking if the bike gets to that tipping point you know it is going down. For that reason I reluctantly sold it.
I now have a hybrid bike a Yamaha Tricity 300 stand-alone alone but it is heavier by 40kg.
But at least I can manage it and keep riding safely. It performs a lot better than I thought it would being a comfortable ride.
There is no need to put a foot down when you stop at traffic lights. Just engage the stand-alone it auto cancells when you drive off.
One of its main advantages you only need a car license to ride it. But I suggest you have training if you have never had a bike license.
There is a lot of difference between riding a bike and driving a car.
For me, I never thought this day would come but I still love getting out there on the bike as nothing equals it.
for me the biggest plus for int/gt 650 is that you can customize them so much. you can even upgrade to a 865cc big bore kit, giving you 65hp/80nm. not many bikes offer this.
That's kinda pathetic to be honest but the people who are going to buy one of these things are going to ignore everything wrong with it going in
@@adamguzzo94 Not everybody wants a high horsepower motorcycle.
For the cost and hassle and dodgy results of the big bore upgrade might as well buy a Bonnie 900 at the get go, eh?
Excellent review, love my Baker express, I've owned large number of large capacity Japanese bikes but my interceptor makes me smile just looking at it,👍👍❤️🇬🇧🏍
I've just fitted the same 2-1 Tec exhaust this weekend John has on his bike and I weighed all the parts while doing it. The original exhaust was 19.34kg and the Tec one is 4.58kg. It was a total weight saving of 14.76kg or 32.5Lbs. I've also lowered mine by adding shorter YSS rear shocks and lowering the front 1" in the stanchions. I've just opened a parcel with the Tec foot-peg re-locators, so all the same issues you have mentioned do have fixes, although at an additional cost. Amazing bike, and great video.
Very good presentation. A little thing for Interceptor owners who bang there shins on the foot pegs to try. The problem is caused by sitting to close to the fuel tank so try pulling the handlebars back a bit. I did mine by about 50mm and it makes all the difference in the world. Another thing you may want to try is to put the side stand down before taking the bike off the centre stand, that way you can pull towards yourself a bit as it comes off the centre stand and it won't fall over if you get a bit unbalanced.
Just stumbled into your channel, and subscribed.
What I’ve seen so far is excellent.
🙂Nice review, my Dad had a D1 Bantam, many years ago, he used to do trials on it.
Enjoyed the roadtest given by the lovely Bry and have always thought that a female"s unbiased opinion is somewhat more honest than most Guy"s who"s only thoughts are of speed or flash looks ?. I was a serious fan of Enfields when they were making them in England ,owning a couple of smaller models ,three Super Meteors and a 60s Interceptor . Even the 250 two stroke was O.K. ,even tho it was savaged at the time ,the only really nasty was a 250 G.T. which I bought for commuting to work . My older Brother at the time had a Constellation 700 which he bought after a Vincent Black Shadow ,which he never "took - to" but he related to his Rocker type and bought a new Triumph thunderbird soon after . Now in my mid 70s I still ride ,my everyday bike was a Yam. Wildstar XVS 1600 ,now that is a heavy bike nearly as heavy as my previous Goldwing ,so me & my younger Brother thought about a new Enfield or new model Goldstar . The "Goldie" is still a little too new so am a little wary about that and my second choice was a 500 Enfield Trials Bullet ,which seemed a mite expensive for what it was ?. The new Interceptor was a possibility but the seat was little more than a "pad" and as the presenter said the exhaust was a odd muffled noise ,so a second hand bike was more realistic . Anyway ,compromised and bought a 883 Iron Harley ,which surprised me & mine after saying I would never have another Harley ,but it"s nice ,light and a fantastic ride ,but the Interceptor might have it"s day - in a year or two and my brother is still searching for that elusive bargain Enfield . Happy Riding ! .
Back when I was much younger I had a brand new 1966 750 Interceptor. Loved the 'neutral finder transmission, push the lever down with your heel and one up with your toe and 'ya got 1st gear. That was a rare bike in California at the time.
A really great refew from Bry. I like the girls reviews they're much more honest without any male macho bits. Personally I prefer the quieter standard exhaust, it doesn't attract unwelcome attention. As others have suggested try taking it off the centre stand whilst you're astride the machine, it's easier and you've got more control over it. A good choice of bike to own.
Thanks for the feedback Tony, Alex
I've got one and I love it. I've got Tec cannon exhausts on it and they sound great. It just blasts it's way through the countryside. Doesn't have 100hp? Well, it's fast enough for me. And... it's the best looking thing on the road, in my opinion.
Nice review, my father-in-law has been riding from age 15 pretty much uninterrupted, he is now 92. He owns a R.E. 350 Meteor , he loves it, his riding is limited to better weather, and not usually more than a couple of hours at a time these days, but still loving it. He has owned a number of R.E's over the years along with all manor of British bikes, Japs, German and Chinese, large capacity, singles, twins, triples, boxers etc. he loves the old school feel of the Meteor coupled with the modern touches.
I'm delighted that you find the Interceptor the ideal bike, as I did after purchasing mine when they became available in this country four years ago. Yes, many people complain about the rider footpeg positions, but after a few cut & bruised shins, it became second nature to avoid them. Perhaps they could be swapped for GT650 pegs, without going for its lower clip-on type handlebars that throw more body weight onto your wrists. Almost immediately, I packed up the standard silencers & replaced them with a pair of cheap megaphones (saving about 8kg), but they were TOO loud, so now with baffles fitted, they're fine.
Being 6-2 I didn't like riding scrunched up so I moved the pegs down and forward. As to the sound.. I was about to order the tec cannons, so decided to experiment with the stock ones.. I drilled a 15mm hole front and back. Now they have a polite 1960s bark.. they sound simply splendido! 😍
First time here and the video is good! I liked your candid thoughts. But couldn't believe my ears that you got an Interceptor for 6 weeks from RE to test it out and figure out its pros and cons for you. You also got a Classic 350 and Meteor to try them out in summer! You are one lucky girl :) Most bloggers / reviewers get a bike for a ride and to tell the review. Yet if you opt for a second hand motorcycle, I am sure that the RE dealership will have a hard time to swallow your decision
The foot pegs position is what made me choose the Continental over the Interceptor, it was a deal breaker for me. Being only 5'6" the pegs on the Interceptor are really uncomfortable, but on the Conti they are great. I prefer the "sit up and beg" riding position of the Interceptor but I like the semi sport position of the Continental. Loud pipes are a must!
Well, you can get the conti's rear sets fitted to the interceptor. Fairly easy to do. They're bolt-on original RE spares.
Bikes that start when you tell them to! Roger that! High on my list of priorities, too. Great vid.
Thank you for the information it was quite entertaining ☺️
Put the Side Stand down before mount/ dismount Centre Stand. Well done for this personalised view of the interceptor. My friend could not get on with the foot peg position and got rid of his. I have a new Moto Guzzi V7 and the foot pegs are similarly always in the way, but I still love it .
i am envious of the camera man who could film and be with this beautiful lady. I would pay loads for that opportunity ♥
Lovely video and a beautiful motorcycle - you have made the right decision Bry ❤
Yes great choice - and putting new pipes on would also be a great weight saving measure as well as sounding so much better. BTW love the shearling jacket - looks great on you!
I think all of your points, both pros and cons are all of my points about the bike too. Totally agree. I have the Chrome Mark 2 with aftermarket silencers.
If I was in the market for a modern bike (I only own classics at present), the Interceptor would definitely top my prospective list and in the Tangerine colour too. Thanks for uploading this video and the clear honest opinions provided.
That's another detailed and very well presented review by you Bry. Glad you had such a long time to evaluate and really decide. Too heavy for my taste but you're young🤗
But so much easier to do as another comment says, to sit astride and rock it off the centre stand..Hope you get a good pre-owned, affordable one in orange crush! LE
You’ve made the right choice.It’s good to have that extra power.It can get you out of trouble sometimes.The rider peg placement is a problem on most, if not all bikes I’ve ridden.I don’t know why manufacturers don’t have the flip up feature like the pillion pegs.That would solve that problem.Great bike,nice review.👌
Good One.. Pros and Cons shared as faced by me also on my RE Interceptor 650. But here in Mumbai, India we have HDT Customs who have some Mods for Foot peg. Rest Bike is really good on Highway and City Road. Not really in traffic. Easy to maintain and better than other 650cc in market.
Wow that Tec bike pipe sounds lush on the Enfield 🤩
Yeah, really nice upgrade eh
Lovely review. I found the foot peg constantly in the way as well. I am 5'8". After researching options from TEC and some other sources, I opted for the more expensive Continental GT foot peg conversion kit from Hitchcock and never looked back. It solved all the problems while maintaining the factory look. A YSS fork kit will completely transform the bike as well to a level I would never expected. These mods are not done in the interest of more performance but to give me more confidence in how the bike handles.
All the sensible-mods....i would do exactly the same plus exhausts for weight-reduction and small hp-increase ..and better sound .These bikes are cheap as chips 2nd-hand in NZ. Dave NZ
The bike handles fine stock.But a cheap improvement is to just add one ounce of 10-40 motor oil and 1/8 inch of spacer on top the springs.That improves it to way beyond anything available in the 1960's for sure .
Could you tell me more about the foot pegs from HCs?
Good for you for getting the 650. Good choice, you'll get used to the extra weight in no time. About the side stand, it does lean over a bit. So does my own bike, a BMW R1150GS Adventure. That's seriously heavy at 260kg. I fitted a 2.5cm side stand puck to the side stand foot, and it's made a world of difference. To be honest, I never really had much of a struggle heaving it upright, as I am quite big, but it just feels better balanced with the extra length on the stand. Maybe something to have a look at.
Superb review. Many thanks.
Great review - Keep an eye on the engine casings and use a metal polish( autosol metal ) to get tarnishes out....I upgraded from the Chrome Bronze 350 to the Orange Crush Interceptor a couple of months ago and have never looked back - you'll love it !
Very good and honest review
Thanks for your video. I am loving Royal Enfield, Triumph (I have a T120), and Moto Guzzi, because they are all lighter than my Goldwing. Smaller and lighter is my m.o. these days as I factor in age.
Great review, I have had mine 2&1/2 years and love it, you also get used to the pegs 😊
I've had my RE 650 since 2019 brand new and will never sell it. The most awesome bike I have ever owned.
Really enjoyable review I like your perspective and clear presentation style. Being a serial motorbike buyer I have the interceptor and Continental GT and love them both. The interceptor has Lextec stainless pipes and sounds great and the noise alone is what makes me prefer to ride it over the Continental on standard pipes. Even for a 650 it’s not really physically bigger than the 350’s and the extra power is worth it. I think it will be a great replacement for your Suzuki.😀😀🏍
Hello Chris how are you 😊
Excellent good choice for what you want to do too ,when you push it off the center stand do it with both hands on the bars it´s much easier that way I do it like that with my XJR12 which weighs around 245 kilos and if it leans into you it´s no issue because you are in the right position and have both hands holding it too .Enjoy the ride 😉👍👌Love to see your bike when it is spect up !!
Nice review and you have a very charming personality!
I’ve just subscribed to this channel and really enjoyed the RE 650 review. This may already have been mentioned but imo it would help if you said how tall you are and your inseam. Lots of shorter riders like knowing this. Keep up the good work. Cheers 👍
Brilliant video, I currently have one of the last classic 500's and just put down a deposit on the new super meteor 650, can't wait!
What a lovely review😍 I have a continental gt 535 its slow, viby, and heavy. The 650 is a much better bike but to be honest the 535 is the one that put smile on my face🙂 It just has loads of character…. 🤩
The GT 535 is a classy little machine.
A thorough review.👍🏻
Love your excellant review FM NZ
Great review !
I would love to see Royal Enfield to bring out a "Classic" Interceptor model with the standard of fit and finish that their 350 has. That should be easy enough for them to achieve, and would have happily digging into my savings to buy.
I'm a little confused. Isn't the Inteceptor already a classic style machine? What would you expect to see diferent?
@@dave6467 It's true as you say that the Interceptor is already a classic referencing in style bikes of the 70's. I was thinking of bringing the styling cues of the "Classic" 350, such as the headlight nacelle, the sprung solo seat , and thus have an even earlier retro look of the 50's.
@@winchester92stevebrook44 no bro intercepteor is not a classic it's a interceptor. Only people that have in interest with intercepitor can only know the interest in interceptor. Ok manchester92 steel broke
@@dave6467 u are not in interest with interceptor that's why u confuse Dove 6+4+6= 16 guy
You are a breath of fresh air Bry enjoyed your straight forward review as you stated 47bhp is just the job for british roads and Hailwood proved it with an average 100mph lap of the I. O. M. It doesnot get much better than that. Your right about the orange metallic with the Royal badges. Stay safe enjoy your journeys.
Newish rider here. Got my A license in May. Was totally in on getting an RE and like you loved the aesthetic of the classic but was worried about the lack of meat and power. Test drove the meteor classic and interceptor and felt like the classic was like a moped compared to the heavier interceptor. Also felt a little small. I’m 5 10.
Anyway - also tried a t120 Bonneville and fell in love with it. Managed to get a 2018 t100 which is close enough. Still love the Royal Enfields though and would totally get a classic as a second bike for kicks
I have a 2021 T100 too and love it. In May 2024 I'll have to make a decision as it comes to the end of the PCP. The problem is that if I want to keep it, financing the balance of the finance I can't get a monthly repayment which is anywhere near the monthly repayment I've been enjoying. The Interceptor 650 looks like a really good option at that point especially now Royal Enfield have announced the black versions (also with alloy tubeless rims). The finish is likely to be more durable for all year riding - something which has been a constant worry with the T100
I found it very light after my CB 1100.
It can cruise nicely at motorway speed . Great fuel economy too.
You will enjoy.
I was exactly in your same position and went for the meteor 350 as my first A2 bike. Can’t fault it… apart from the lack of power, so I am now waiting for the meteor 650. I guess the only difference between us apart that I am a man twice your age, is that I ride two up with my wife and I want to tour on it. Excellent review!
Great review! This may be my next bike...
I love your Shoei Glamster helmet, I've got the exact same one! It's the first time I see someone else with the same helmet in the years since I've owned mine.
Great video young lady, and you look amazing on it. Ladies on bikes look great.😊
In India the 650 twin goes for around $3500 new and I bought my gt650 for about $3000 second hand. I love it👍
Hi When you take it off the main stand make sure you have the side stand down. Then it should not fall over plus I all ways push with the handlebars then I can apply the front brake .Had no problems with this method . Love the channel Peter.
Hi, I own an intercepter and I agree entirely with the comment re-getting astride the bike.
The point I wish to make is on getting the bike on the stand.
I also own a GL 1800 Goldwing and I use the centre stand all the time. I know it's daunting but, your bike will not fall over once you have your foot on the centre stand as long as your on level ground. Mike McAllister on CZcams pointed this out so it's worth a look. I think the channel is called traction technology.
I'm just shy of seventy one and it's really daunting for me, especially following winter when I haven't been out for some months. It's worth a look as his video gave me confidence to keep the bike.
Good luck with the bike and I hope you have many good experiences with the bike as I have with mine they are great fun bikes to ride.
Take care.
Hello Robert how are you 😊
This is a good honest review, I have the Powerage Short Exhaust on my interceptor and they sound great with the baffles in place. I also have the Tripper Nav fitted but I find the app is a bit iffy. You will not be disappointed with the interceptor.
Hello Alan hiw are you 😊
The Hunter would probably be ideal in terms of size and weight.
honest review, thanks
You said you were riding for over 12 hours and never felt fatigue?!?! 😮 Wow ! That’s amazing. 8:13
It means you could tour around USA easily. I remember that in the ´70s we toured on Yam 650, Bonneville 650 and Honda 750. And those trips, were very long ones. They last months.
Very nice review. On the shortlist for me. Wanna get back to motorcycling after 30 years. Had a kawa zed thou back in the day. Really want a z900rs but that may be a bit too much bike. Don't want to end up a statistic. Plus it's quite expensive for what is essentially a frivolity.
The RE Interceptor seems a splendid choice. The 350cc engine does doesn't have the power that you need on the motorway and/or to get you out of trouble. Orange or red for me !
May help: Have the side stand down when you are attempting to roll on or off the center stand. If the weight gets overwhelming, you can pull the bike toward you and still have something for it to lean on. I find the Interceptor top heavy on a good day. Nice vlog and thanks. Interceptors are a great fit for many riding styles and abilities.
I've had an Interceptor for 9 months and about 2,400 miles. I'm still happy with it. It checks quite a few boxes for me: it looks great, sounds great, great gas mileage (about 55-60mpg) handles well, lots of aftermarket stuff. It'll cruise all day at 75mph no problem. Power and torque are plenty for most purposes. The six-speed gearbox is nice. The brakes work fine, the ergonomics are fine. It has a likeable personality.
But it's not a bike I'd want to ride to Alaska on. Or even 200 miles. The reason being that the suspension and seat are stiff and kind of cobby. Around town it's fine but it wouldn't be fun riding it all day long. That and the right mirror vibrates; and it's hard to impossible to read the digital dial in bright sunlight. Those are my only complaints.
I have Lextec exhausts and DNA filter, sorts the bottom end and midrange and sounds awesome! Plenty of smiles per mile.
Just bought a meteor 350. If everything goes well I will buy next year 650. Thanks for review.
Another great review these bikes just always seem to get positive vibes. I``m going to try one out myself very soon. I`m not sure which model this one or the Continental, i`ll have to try them both I guess. Thanks for the review it was helpful for me.
Big fan of old British classics..I now ride Harley Davidson Heritage classic a great bike.
The Tripper nav system is the same as the Beeline system and works on the same principle.. you could fit the Beeline system for about £150 as an extra, Nice review..👍😎
Excellent review 🙂
Great video, great job! Love the bike, you are really cute while getting the bike off the center stand. Totally understand about the foot peg position. My 1985 Yamaha VMax has the same problem. I am not very tall, 32 inch inseam and have difficulty getting it onto the center stand as well. But the power forgives all sins! It’s good to hear a woman say that she likes a bike with a nice engine sound. Keep up the good work!
I love royal Enfield motorcycle. The more retro looking the better. I was quite surprised however, to hear that you’re limited as to what size motorcycle you can ride, requiring a special license that to me is quite a foreign concept. I live in the USA and we’re not limited like that. Anyhow, great video!
what a great review Bry...you make riding these bikes seem so easy! Love this colourway and of course the Orange Crush option too...but honestly i really thought that the Classic was exactly your kind of bike aesthetic! All the best and would love to see a video of you actually picking up your own bike! Love from India