I have leoncino for 1 year, I traveled 20 000 km. I have no major worries, no major change of room. So it looks reliable for now and driving is fun. In addition, it attracts the eye, and is often complimented. It's very nice
Overdrive has presented a completely biased review on this one and that's lame! You got a few things wrong about the Leoncino as well - it has inline twin engine (not parallel twin) and sports 160mm ground clearance (not 145mm). Looks are not subjective here; Leoncino offers sophisticated modern elements with touches of classic design whereas the Interceptor is themed on the 80's classic scene. Both the bikes are good on their own category. Although the Leoncino falls on the slightly pricier side, it also offers more than the Interceptor. Moreover it is still a piece of Italian designing & engineering which cannot be overlooked (even if it is now owned by the Chinese company QJ)!
What he said about the engine being parallel is actually correct. What you are referring to is the firing order of the piston, and the configuration of the crank shaft. Leoncino has both piston fired at the same time with the 360 degrees crank shaft configuration, hence the engine note. Nevertheless, yes, this video seems to be bias, especially when comparing the looks between the two bikes; I prefer Leoncino anytime. And, bad pricing? Where I live, Leoncino is way cheaper than the Interceptor.
@@prodiG98 Thanks for that! Good to know. I'm assuming you live in Europe which must be the reason for it costing less than Interceptor? It is exported from India. Benelli is bringing CKD kits to India from it's manufacturing plant in China which must be the reason for it's higher costs in India.
@@ashem_ry I'm actually from Malaysia. The Leoncino is priced at MYR 29,000 or less, depending on the distributor. While the Interceptor is priced at MYR 45,900 and the Continental GT is at 48,500. That's MYR 15,000 in price difference, not to mention that the spare parts and service centers are hard to find and cost triple than the Leoncino (Benelli Malaysia prepared a PDF of every parts of the Leoncino, in detail, with price) To put into perspective how big is MYR 15,000 (USD 3577), or simply put, what can be bought with that amount of money: - used Kawasaki ER6F 2012 - 2013 - 4 Apple iPhone X An average non-professional working Malaysian earns approximately, within the range of MYR 2000 - 3500 a month.
@@prodiG98 That's astounding! I had never imagined it that way. Thanks for painting such an elaborative picture to understand such dynamics of pricing across countries in South and Southeast Asia itself, not to mention across other parts of the world.
@@shuklabrahma Apparently those goosebumps were from the vibrations it gave. And yes, though minimized to a great extent as compared to other models, the Interceptor as well as GT650 still has them. I have test rode both these machines and definitely will not shortlist it. They have become better but there's still plenty of room for improvement.
@@ashem_ry A. P. Rai Consider price bracket too, you can't expect RE to deliver street twin like refinement at this price tag. Talking about leoncino, it's overpriced and ugly bike inspired by Honda Navi 😅😅. And yes the goosebumps were because of vibrations and engine response, if you don't like it then go buy electric scooter.
Checked prices in Australia. The RE is $9790 and the Benelli is $8990. $800 more for the RE but you do get an extra year of warranty. A lot have opted for the RE but Benelli as a brand has strong rising support. I don’t think Benelli can compete with the Japanese brands at this time but I see them as being more interesting to watch at the moment. As mentioned below, the cruise just released is more interesting as far as performance is concerned. RE seems to have a lot of dead wood to it’s name.
But I need this because my local dealer has both bikes and they are in the same price range here, I was considering buying one or the other, and this is a great comparison. Especially because the comments talks about both bikes to help me make a decision.
The interceptor is not stock...missing on rear grab rail... Handle bar is also not as per the standard one ... Requesting to please use stock motorcycles.... Regards...ride safe
Vaibhav Halgekar This is a stock bike and has been on test with us for almost a year now! I’ve removed the grab rail coz I didn’t need it. Also, this is the STOCK handlebar. I’ve only removed the brace and lowered it because the bike is easier to manoeuvre like this.
"... And it's higher price tag" that's why it's gonna be no match to the Interceptor. I'm no fan of an RE, and still the Interceptor is in my shortlist alongside Z650, and Street Twin.
this is India protecting its product and really is an unfair playing field in favor of the RE. Which is understandable as it is an indian company. RE can sell at a lower cost due to it being a domestic product with no import tax and possibly government subsidy. Here in our country these 2 are priced similarly, im going for the Leoncino.
Dude i own both and Leoncino is way better in every department possible! No doubt Interceptor has the pricing right but in terms of machine their is no outright competition. Its Benelli with the W.
Cruise on the interceptor at 120 on a straight highway and you will want this no matter which bike you pair it against. It's a future classic and pure biking old school exhilaration. Who cares for the digital display
@@ketankadam5669 Yep. Everyone wants a Harley or a 100 ps plus superbike modern tech and the entire package. But can everyone afford and even manage to use it with the discipline and biking sense you need for those bikes. But in all honesty if I had between 3 and 7 lakh I'd chose the new RE twin any day over again. It's simple.. uncomplicated..and begging to customize the heck out of it... and yeah if I were willing to drop 15 lakh I'd go for a harley... but will I be able to use it as much unless I make a special plan to ride and what about the heat. It's a brilliant product from RE. For anyone just getting into serious biking I'd recommend the 650 as a stepping stone either into the cruiser or sports bike direction. It's a brilliant first true motorcycle. After that you can go anywhere and yeah it's super cheap.
@@mohammedjunaid8866 Chill bro. Harley bikes are shit. If I have 7 lc I would get the Benelli 600i. And you cannot make 650 twins like a 600i cause it has 3 level traction control. I do not think RE could make a bike with traction control in near future
I am an interceptor owner. I think feature wise, the leoncino is the better one. All its features are superbike Level. But, if you consider the pricing factor, the Royal Enfield is an undeniable proposition. It makes much better sense than the leoncino. btw i felt that this review was a little too biased.
Absolutely! Looks are subjective. Not everyone wants things to be in the same way xD PS : To me, the Interceptor looks like shit (no offence but that's how it is)
@@abhayyverma in the comparison vedios they need to provide what is the fact rather than saying biased comments when they are really may be not true for majority of the viewers.
Here in Italy the interceptor is a bit more costly than Leoncino,i like both ,i think Leoncino is a bit more aggressive and fun to ride,interceptor has a bit more max speed but is a slow rider experience like all the other RE,even if you can speed up with this one. Leoncino is modern classic,Interceptor is pure classic. They both looks great and with distinct personality. Btw,Leoncino have parallel twin and means little lion in italian. What to choose? For fun Leoncino,for reliability maybe Interceptor?
shashi kanth But we are not showing a modified Interceptor! This is the test bike given to us by Royal Enfield itself buddy. The handlebar is stock too. I’ve only removed the brace and lowered the handlebar coz it’s better to manoeuver the bike in this position :)
@@abhayyverma should have mentioned that in the review even if it's a small change technically, it was a big change for you because you made it as per your riding preference which led you to enjoy the ride better than the benelli as you mentioned.
@@abhayyverma could you please be more clear. Your response to Shashi Kanth states you lowered it but now you are saying something different or something that doesn't match up. Can you mention what changes you did to the bike that improved the riding condition for you and pin it so that everyone who sees the video gets to know. Because as you must have already noticed in the comments section, people are saying that it's a Royal Enfield sponsored video. Personally I don't feel that way but your actions certainly prove them right. And next time don't make such changes unless it's absolutely available from a manufacturer and if you still do then mention it. The fact that you did this change has totally gone against me wanting to trust your review.
That's so strange that Leoncino is more expensive than Interceptor, it's opposite in Vietnam and price difference is around 1.5K USD. I tested Interceptor and Leoncino, and in my personal opinion feels much better than RE.
Because it’s in India. Leocino is imported into India, so obviously the price is higher. I tested ride both in VN. Honestly I like both of them. Each one has its own design perspective and riding passion. Some may prefer Interceptor due to its plain classic style, some may find more interested in Leonciono because of its modern but retro look. $1k5 more is not a big deal to me. But it’s hard to make a choice because I like not only the Leoncino’s style and weight, but also Interceptor’s classic exhaust sound.
@@tuannm2211 I think it's only 1 of the reason. Leoncino is assembled in India, which I'm not sure if it's import tax is being levied like 100% import. Could somebody with knowledge let me know. According to Overdrive website RE Interceptor 650 costs as much as Duke 390 and BMW G310R, which are both manufactured in India. Interesting pricing strategy with Benelli and RE indeed
@@idrayas2 That's very expensive for Leoncino, in Vietnam, brand new Leoncino costs 6.1K USD + 10% tax and fees and you are good to ride the bike. Royal Enfield Interceptor costs 8.2K USD + 10% tax. In my opinion both of them look about the same with Leoncino's finishes slightly higher. Chrome on RE is definitely lower quality comparing with high end brands like Honda or Triumph. I'm just curious why marketing people price them like that in India. RE costing more in Indonesia it's similiar with pricing strategy in Vietnam. Thanks for an insight into Indo market.
Obviously.... If it's classics you're looking for then go buy a Harley or Triumph, Naked and Street bikes Benelli or Kawasaki with their High revving Engines are DOPE....!!!
I would much rather look at the Royal Enfield which is gonna be the better bike in the long run. If you want to talk Italian Moto guzzi is much easier for me to say. I remember a love affair with a v65 Lario only to find out later they were just nice to look at. I want a a RE Continental in the worst way. A bunch of youngsters commenting on this video. I was riding motorcycles when Nixon was president. We called everything from Asia "rice burners". Back then the Norton Commando was the bike to get. It still is.
This doesn't seem like a fair review. The reviewer seem to a RE fanboy and tries hard to find faults with Benelli while praising RE... Pretty bad review. Stop misleading people
It's much slimmer than the Enfield with wider handle bars, it's meant to be a scrambler style, there is an off road version with spoke wheels and offroad tyres.
@@abhayyverma I see Singh's point, comparing a street bike with a scrambler is pointless. Why not wait until Benelli introduce their 752 Due street bike and then compare it with the Royal Enfield, the Due will blow the Interceptor into the weeds. Royal Enfield should have made their twin engine a 750, not a 650, the 650 only produces around 48 hp, that's simply not enough for today's power hungry motorcyclists. I'm looking forward to a decent road test of the 2020 Royal Enfield 838cc V-twin Cruiser, it certainly looks impressive.
this is a completely Re paid review.. i still cannot trust any RE bikes.. so cheap and very poor quality.. i rather have any benelli or suzuki or yama or honda or bajaj ..
@@abhyudayasinhchauhan6499wats yr problem asshole,? u dnt even know the meaning of cheap.. someting is made of steel or alloy doesn't mean its of good quality.. its the final quality, fit and finish..
Air cooled engines would cause trouble in sustained high speed for a long run....Leoncino surely a better bike with USD shocks and mono shocks...it’s a biased review...
Leoncino parts won't rust Enfield will start rusting within a year ., Clutch is heavier in RE, the service guys won't know how to handle the ECU & EFI & ABS.
A major advantage for the Benelli is its alloy wheels for tubeless tires. I love my Interceptor, but if RE doesn't pry its head out of its butt and make alloy wheels available for it here in the USA within months I'm selling it and buying a Triumph.
this guy is soooo biased towards the Interceptor 650, he totally ignored the facts that the Leoncino 500 is Liquid cooled, has beefy adjustable USD Forks, Dual discs up front, switchable ABS, lower kerb weight, alloy rims, tubeless tyres, wider tyres, adjustable monoshock, full LED setup, and it even has the almost the same top speed as the the Interceptor 650, which is 150cc bigger engine, all he can say is half a second quicker LOL Overdrive get someone else to review this guy doesn't know shit about motorcycles.
Take a good look at both motorcycles. The Leonchino looks like a toy. The Royal looks classic and stronger. I decided on the English / Indian brand. In a couple of weeks I will be handling it in Argentina!
Where I'm from, the Benelli Leoncino 500 is priced at USD 7000. While the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is priced at USD 10,000 - 11,500. Let that sink in.
- @@prodiG98 You gave the wrong price in USD, I corrected you. 10k USD for both Interceptor & GT is correct btw. Still wondering where the topic of India even came up? 🤔
I prefer the look of the Benelli. The just released 502c cruiser has improved throttle bodies and performance. Benelli is the one to keep your eye on. RE as a company is not one I would support.
Anesthetics are subjective, but saying the tank on the Leoncino loos odd is odd. Its not my favorite looking bike either, but I can't imagine changing the tank to anything else.
How can someone say inline-2 configuration as a parallel twin.... Overdrive is on weed... Even a noob can understand that it's not a parallel twin by listening to its exhaust note
This does look like a Royal Enfield sponsored and paid review. . . Firstly, these are 2 completely different styles of bikes. . .how can apple be compared to an orange? And if class of bike was not a consideration.. then why compare RE 650cc with Benelli 500cc. . and not the Benelli 600i... Which has closer match to RE650 in terms of engine capacity? Answer is, Benelli 600i is a MONSTER and although having marginally lesser engine capacity than the RE here, the Benelli 600i, will outperform Interceptor 650 by leaps and bounds. . . And RE knows that. . . I wonder!!?
I am 7 months late, but going through the comments it seems they want to justify the leoncino 500s price even if it has lower power and speed. It might be that the thinking is: it is Italian, so it must be better. While this is motorcycle is totally made in China with no design and development in Italy (you can check). Although I don't mind it's chinese development, but the interceptor is clearly a better motorcycle.
@@arijit276 Only in India is the Leoncino dearer than the Enfield, in Australia they are the same price, and sold at some of the same dealers. They are for different markets, the Leoncino is a far more modern looking scrambler style, the Enfield is a true retro classic. The Power figures are almost identical, the Enfield has slightly more torque, which being an engine 30% bigger capacity it should have. Makes you wonder why the Enfield is not 30% more power doesn't it?
@@raygale4198 Its the same kawasaki w800 vs kawasaki Ninja 650 thing. Both are very different motorcycle, and I was talking about India where the leoncino is clearly more expensive with a significantly scarce service network. Its unfortunate that the interceptor is costly in Australia, price changes everything. If I get a more powerful motorcycle for the same price I will consider that with the interceptor. But here despite costing less, the interceptor looks significantly better than the leoncino to me.
I really don't think Enfield needs to pay anyone to review their bikes they are already selling these like mad And even Jay Leno reviewd it so that tells a lot By the way not a Enfield fan but below commenters were talking shit
So much bias. Since you have significantly favoured the RE, do allow me to point out what you missed. Interceptor handling is good compared to what? It might be good as a royal enfield, but so many motorcycles in that price bracket handle significantly better. You have dwelled quite a bit on the looks. For example, Odd fuel tank on leo? I feel it looks quite Italian, unique and gorgeous.. Not to mention offering better grab points for your thigh and knees. Rear end on int 650 is extremely gorgeous? It's just simple. The leo has a significantly better tail. In fact, that tail section is what I would call extremely gorgeous. See? It's all perspective and you shouldn't score the looks as they are subjective. Lot more appealing? I have never given a second look to an int 650 or gt650. The leo would definitely grab my attention or anyone else's attention better. The most important part when it comes to tyres is tubes vs tubeless. Go on a long ride, get a puncture in the middle of nowhere and then you'll understand why so many manufacturers have started giving tubeless spoked rims. It's worth the extra money. Both are eager to reach 150 kph, true. But you Failed to mention the bad wobble on the 650 twins at any speed above 150 when you hit the slightest of undulations. It wobbled on MMRT when Rajini was giving it the beans. How can you say INT650 is better for riding enthusiastically when the leo responds and handles better on the twisties carrying more corner speeds as per your own description later in the same video? Confused or misleading? And finally, truly reliable? What? The interceptor has been giving trouble to their owners in true RE style. ECU failure at high altitudes. Magnetic tank bag causing weird ECU response. Significant rust issues. Paint on the inside of the tank peeling off. Very odd placement of footpegs that hits your shin when you manoeuvre the bike in slow moving traffic.And these problems are not the occasional gremlins. Many customers have that problem.. The benelli will have problems and it'll surface over time which I'll gladly point out. The RE already has them. Please point out that this is why you are getting the RE for this much money.
You can hype and brag about 650 in the name of comparison however you want, but real bike enthusiasts knows benelli is a much better motorcycle here, except for the cost. The quality of parts, comfort and the most importantly sound is way better than 650.
Interceptor does not have alloy wheels. And I own one. But with half the price of Leo, Interceptor makes a ton more of sense. What were leon guys thinking while deciding on price? An inline twin thats fine. Upside down shockers and alloys. But that added to an RE bullet 500 will still keep it under 2.5 Lakhs. So the price will male sure its a looser.
Akash Ganesh Ah like that! Because you said Suzuki RX100, I was just trying to understand whether you meant the Interceptor looks like the Suzuki AX100 or the Yamaha RX100 as they both look different from each other :)
Wrong comparison.... Should have compared the leoncino with the gt650.... But yeah if the interceptor can take on the leoncino.... So can the gt650....
U forgot to mention Benelli is .. Italian brand .Chinese made, assembled in India ..(. RE pure India made with top forign engineers . ) Intercopter 650 more refined engine here .. and service cost too high and worst service from Benelli .(.. RE once again cleaN winner 🤩)
Very evident that Overdrive wants to overwhelm Royal Enfield interceptor. When touching every aspect, always state that interceptor is not bad. I agree being a Indian manufacturer royal Enfield is a good bike but Benelli Leoncino is way better than Interceptor and it’s undeniable. But It’s sad to see overdrive bias the review and make the viewers to think that, overdrive is supporting royal Enfield which is unethical in respect to Bikers community. I hope overdrive will not do this in future, as overdrive is a great magazine and should not accept this type of biased review in future.
What? In Malaysia the Interceptor cost double the Leoncinos price... In Malaysia RE Interceptor is RM 42,000 and the Leoncino is RM 25,000... directly the opposite of India
That because RE is an Indian company and they make the bikes in India so they pay minimal taxes. The Benelli are imported to India so there is duty and shipping costs. RM 25000 is approx 4.7l in INR which is what the Benelli costs. But the Interceptor in India is about RM 16000.
In my country Greece Europe Benelli Leonchino 500 is 6k.. Royal Enfield Interseptor 650 is 7.3k..more expensive Royal.. Deserve the difference of money or better Leonchino??..Thank you guys
I have leoncino for 1 year, I traveled 20 000 km. I have no major worries, no major change of room. So it looks reliable for now and driving is fun. In addition, it attracts the eye, and is often complimented. It's very nice
hey bro - I heard leoncino 500 getting rusty overtime - true or naah?
@@princepastrana7502 the only problem I have with this bike is that I have a lambda sensor fault, the rust depends on where you live
@@ashrider8411 true. I just got mine a few days ago lol. thanks bud!
@@princepastrana7502 you are welcome dude , enjoy your bike.
So when did leoncino launch.. You have it for one year?
Your opinion on design is enough to conclude that it's a paid review,,
Overdrive has presented a completely biased review on this one and that's lame! You got a few things wrong about the Leoncino as well - it has inline twin engine (not parallel twin) and sports 160mm ground clearance (not 145mm). Looks are not subjective here; Leoncino offers sophisticated modern elements with touches of classic design whereas the Interceptor is themed on the 80's classic scene. Both the bikes are good on their own category. Although the Leoncino falls on the slightly pricier side, it also offers more than the Interceptor. Moreover it is still a piece of Italian designing & engineering which cannot be overlooked (even if it is now owned by the Chinese company QJ)!
What he said about the engine being parallel is actually correct.
What you are referring to is the firing order of the piston, and the configuration of the crank shaft. Leoncino has both piston fired at the same time with the 360 degrees crank shaft configuration, hence the engine note.
Nevertheless, yes, this video seems to be bias, especially when comparing the looks between the two bikes; I prefer Leoncino anytime.
And, bad pricing?
Where I live, Leoncino is way cheaper than the Interceptor.
@@prodiG98 Thanks for that! Good to know. I'm assuming you live in Europe which must be the reason for it costing less than Interceptor? It is exported from India. Benelli is bringing CKD kits to India from it's manufacturing plant in China which must be the reason for it's higher costs in India.
@@ashem_ry I'm actually from Malaysia. The Leoncino is priced at MYR 29,000 or less, depending on the distributor. While the Interceptor is priced at MYR 45,900 and the Continental GT is at 48,500. That's MYR 15,000 in price difference, not to mention that the spare parts and service centers are hard to find and cost triple than the Leoncino (Benelli Malaysia prepared a PDF of every parts of the Leoncino, in detail, with price)
To put into perspective how big is MYR 15,000 (USD 3577), or simply put, what can be bought with that amount of money:
- used Kawasaki ER6F 2012 - 2013
- 4 Apple iPhone X
An average non-professional working Malaysian earns approximately, within the range of MYR 2000 - 3500 a month.
@@prodiG98 That's astounding! I had never imagined it that way. Thanks for painting such an elaborative picture to understand such dynamics of pricing across countries in South and Southeast Asia itself, not to mention across other parts of the world.
+1
The Leoncino stands out in a crowd, uniqueness all throughout, although I would have preferred a lesser price tag.
buddy, forget benelli. its RE. it gives you gooessbumps like no other bike. test ride and feel the power
i love the leoncino but cannot trust any Enfield which is not so royal
Mr kittur its not manufactured in India yet I believe its worth the value because it has a long shelf life unlike the other bikes in the same price
@@shuklabrahma Apparently those goosebumps were from the vibrations it gave. And yes, though minimized to a great extent as compared to other models, the Interceptor as well as GT650 still has them. I have test rode both these machines and definitely will not shortlist it. They have become better but there's still plenty of room for improvement.
@@ashem_ry A. P. Rai Consider price bracket too, you can't expect RE to deliver street twin like refinement at this price tag. Talking about leoncino, it's overpriced and ugly bike inspired by Honda Navi 😅😅.
And yes the goosebumps were because of vibrations and engine response, if you don't like it then go buy electric scooter.
We get it, you are a interceptor Fanboy.
Ketan Kadam Hahaha 😂
And I found that yor an asshole...
And you clearly seem like a leoncino fanboy.
@@SevenMN objectivity was lacking in the review, that's all.
Rightly said.
This video was sponsored by Royal Enfield. It was so obvious.
imran khan Hahaha
Like ISI is sponsoring you.
also no 650 comes wid 2nhalf lakhs
@@sri198507 he is talking about exshowroom price...u idiot
@@robertnelson9621 yes so true....😆😆
Checked prices in Australia. The RE is $9790 and the Benelli is $8990. $800 more for the RE but you do get an extra year of warranty. A lot have opted for the RE but Benelli as a brand has strong rising support. I don’t think Benelli can compete with the Japanese brands at this time but I see them as being more interesting to watch at the moment. As mentioned below, the cruise just released is more interesting as far as performance is concerned. RE seems to have a lot of dead wood to it’s name.
Some of the big Japanese brands are now made in Thailand, I think the Benelli is probably of equal quality.
Leoncino looks Amazing...
how can you even compare Leoncino with Interceptor .. they are bikes in two different leagues even if the cc of RE is higher
But I need this because my local dealer has both bikes and they are in the same price range here, I was considering buying one or the other, and this is a great comparison. Especially because the comments talks about both bikes to help me make a decision.
Background music is torture
The interceptor is not stock...missing on rear grab rail... Handle bar is also not as per the standard one ... Requesting to please use stock motorcycles.... Regards...ride safe
Thats it na
- I think you need to revisit your definition of 'Not Stock'.
Vaibhav Halgekar This is a stock bike and has been on test with us for almost a year now! I’ve removed the grab rail coz I didn’t need it. Also, this is the STOCK handlebar. I’ve only removed the brace and lowered it because the bike is easier to manoeuvre like this.
"... And it's higher price tag" that's why it's gonna be no match to the Interceptor. I'm no fan of an RE, and still the Interceptor is in my shortlist alongside Z650, and Street Twin.
Z650 🤤
Z800 u mean to say
@@sashankg1 z800 is discontinued
Is the higher Benelli price in India to protect Enfield sales? In Australia they are almost identical price, the Benelli may be a few dollars cheaper.
this is India protecting its product and really is an unfair playing field in favor of the RE. Which is understandable as it is an indian company. RE can sell at a lower cost due to it being a domestic product with no import tax and possibly government subsidy. Here in our country these 2 are priced similarly, im going for the Leoncino.
Dude i own both and Leoncino is way better in every department possible!
No doubt Interceptor has the pricing right but in terms of machine their is no outright competition. Its Benelli with the W.
Cruise on the interceptor at 120 on a straight highway and you will want this no matter which bike you pair it against. It's a future classic and pure biking old school exhilaration. Who cares for the digital display
Lol. Interceptor only if you are short on cash.
@@ketankadam5669 Yep. Everyone wants a Harley or a 100 ps plus superbike modern tech and the entire package. But can everyone afford and even manage to use it with the discipline and biking sense you need for those bikes. But in all honesty if I had between 3 and 7 lakh I'd chose the new RE twin any day over again. It's simple.. uncomplicated..and begging to customize the heck out of it... and yeah if I were willing to drop 15 lakh I'd go for a harley... but will I be able to use it as much unless I make a special plan to ride and what about the heat. It's a brilliant product from RE. For anyone just getting into serious biking I'd recommend the 650 as a stepping stone either into the cruiser or sports bike direction. It's a brilliant first true motorcycle. After that you can go anywhere and yeah it's super cheap.
@@mohammedjunaid8866 Chill bro. Harley bikes are shit. If I have 7 lc I would get the Benelli 600i. And you cannot make 650 twins like a 600i cause it has 3 level traction control. I do not think RE could make a bike with traction control in near future
@@jishnu18 I guess each person's approach to biking is different. Cheers
I am an interceptor owner. I think feature wise, the leoncino is the better one. All its features are superbike Level. But, if you consider the pricing factor, the Royal Enfield is an undeniable proposition. It makes much better sense than the leoncino. btw i felt that this review was a little too biased.
I think it's rather silly to say one looks better than the other straight up.
Absolutely!
Looks are subjective. Not everyone wants things to be in the same way xD
PS : To me, the Interceptor looks like shit (no offence but that's how it is)
nochet2211 But y?
@@abhayyverma in the comparison vedios they need to provide what is the fact rather than saying biased comments when they are really may be not true for majority of the viewers.
True, both are great looking bikes, they just appeal in different ways to different people.
Still wonder if Interceptor should have been shod with headlight and taillight of RE Thunderbird, things would have been very interesting. 🤔
Here in Italy the interceptor is a bit more costly than Leoncino,i like both ,i think Leoncino is a bit more aggressive and fun to ride,interceptor has a bit more max speed but is a slow rider experience like all the other RE,even if you can speed up with this one.
Leoncino is modern classic,Interceptor is pure classic.
They both looks great and with distinct personality.
Btw,Leoncino have parallel twin and means little lion in italian.
What to choose? For fun Leoncino,for reliability maybe Interceptor?
Leoncino looks like Navi on asteroids.
Asteroids. Lol. 😂😂😂
Kuch Bhi?
How many miles has that scorpion helmet covered? Appears to just keep going like a Corolla.
Mahesh Yadav Yes Mahesh! The Scorpion is actually turning out to be more reliable than a Corolla. Almost 5 years now :)
Interceptors handle bar is not stock one, being an official channel how can you show an modified interceptor
shashi kanth But we are not showing a modified Interceptor! This is the test bike given to us by Royal Enfield itself buddy. The handlebar is stock too. I’ve only removed the brace and lowered the handlebar coz it’s better to manoeuver the bike in this position :)
@@abhayyverma should have mentioned that in the review even if it's a small change technically, it was a big change for you because you made it as per your riding preference which led you to enjoy the ride better than the benelli as you mentioned.
@@abhayyverma but what's the point in lowering the handle bar height and telling handlebar is positioned slightly low in review
jeeva's world The default position of the handlebar is lower itself as the Benelli’s handlebar is wider and taller.
@@abhayyverma could you please be more clear. Your response to Shashi Kanth states you lowered it but now you are saying something different or something that doesn't match up. Can you mention what changes you did to the bike that improved the riding condition for you and pin it so that everyone who sees the video gets to know. Because as you must have already noticed in the comments section, people are saying that it's a Royal Enfield sponsored video. Personally I don't feel that way but your actions certainly prove them right. And next time don't make such changes unless it's absolutely available from a manufacturer and if you still do then mention it. The fact that you did this change has totally gone against me wanting to trust your review.
That's so strange that Leoncino is more expensive than Interceptor, it's opposite in Vietnam and price difference is around 1.5K USD.
I tested Interceptor and Leoncino, and in my personal opinion feels much better than RE.
- Each to their own,
Ride safe 👍.
Because it’s in India. Leocino is imported into India, so obviously the price is higher. I tested ride both in VN. Honestly I like both of them. Each one has its own design perspective and riding passion. Some may prefer Interceptor due to its plain classic style, some may find more interested in Leonciono because of its modern but retro look. $1k5 more is not a big deal to me. But it’s hard to make a choice because I like not only the Leoncino’s style and weight, but also Interceptor’s classic exhaust sound.
@@tuannm2211 I think it's only 1 of the reason. Leoncino is assembled in India, which I'm not sure if it's import tax is being levied like 100% import. Could somebody with knowledge let me know. According to Overdrive website RE Interceptor 650 costs as much as Duke 390 and BMW G310R, which are both manufactured in India. Interesting pricing strategy with Benelli and RE indeed
Here in indonesia leoncino goes to almost 10k usd. Re interceptor is about 1-2k more.
@@idrayas2 That's very expensive for Leoncino, in Vietnam, brand new Leoncino costs 6.1K USD + 10% tax and fees and you are good to ride the bike. Royal Enfield Interceptor costs 8.2K USD + 10% tax. In my opinion both of them look about the same with Leoncino's finishes slightly higher. Chrome on RE is definitely lower quality comparing with high end brands like Honda or Triumph. I'm just curious why marketing people price them like that in India. RE costing more in Indonesia it's similiar with pricing strategy in Vietnam. Thanks for an insight into Indo market.
i guess people just can't believe that royal enfield can deliver such a nice bike, no wonder they are thinking this review is biased 😂😂.
I could buy both INT650 and GT650 for that cost.. Marketing strategy and cost is where every bike fails in Indian market..
3:31 Wait what? Looks are subjective but come on man, Interceptor looks better? Good lord.
Have u seen interceptor in real life? It looks far better
@@rajendertkr leoncino looks better
Obviously.... If it's classics you're looking for then go buy a Harley or Triumph, Naked and Street bikes Benelli or Kawasaki with their High revving Engines are DOPE....!!!
Yes it looks better, Leoncino looks like a Frankestein, no defined style...
@@koongfu00 No point arguing. Just accept the fact that looks are subjective
I would much rather look at the Royal Enfield which is gonna be the better bike in the long run. If you want to talk Italian Moto guzzi is much easier for me to say. I remember a love affair with a v65 Lario only to find out later they were just nice to look at.
I want a a RE Continental in the worst way.
A bunch of youngsters commenting on this video.
I was riding motorcycles when Nixon was president. We called everything from Asia "rice burners". Back then the Norton Commando was the bike to get. It still is.
proud to be an INTERCEPTOR-650 owner
There is more importance to background music than bikes throttle sound.
Abhi V Thanks for the feedback!
Very disappointing. Very unprofessional. Very dumb. Background music just sucks
You shut your mouth da Solomon.
Not an Enfield fanboy but I know where this this is headed.
The interceptor is only about the engine.. that's the reason the bike is priced very agressively.
Not true. The ownership cost is more expensive compared to the Bullets.
I thing re want to luanch full black inteceptor with powder coted black engine
Interceptor is pain in ass ,i own it and i recommend not to buy it
Why? If I may ask?
This doesn't seem like a fair review. The reviewer seem to a RE fanboy and tries hard to find faults with Benelli while praising RE... Pretty bad review. Stop misleading people
How much royal Enfield Paid you for this.
Varad Jade Exactly the amount they paid you to watch this! 😂
@@abhayyverma lol were here for Benelli not for some feature less peace of trash
People need to here the sound of the bike that's really important on a review
RE sponsored review? Too much of bias towards Interceptor.
Shreekumar Nair Not at all!
Not at all..... Interceptor is actually a good value for money motorcycle..... 2.50 lakh and 4.79 lakh.... That is a huge difference......
Interceptor is worth buying, extremely happy to own one.
Completely Biased review
Indian Motorrad Why do you feel so?
@@abhayyverma the tank looks better eh.
Is it me or does everyone think that leoncino is kind of small bike ?
It's much slimmer than the Enfield with wider handle bars, it's meant to be a scrambler style, there is an off road version with spoke wheels and offroad tyres.
That wont happen when you hear the sound,
STOP COMPAIRING RANDOM BIKES.
Harshdeep Singh Didn’t get you. Elaborate, please.
@@abhayyverma I see Singh's point, comparing a street bike with a scrambler is pointless. Why not wait until Benelli introduce their 752 Due street bike and then compare it with the Royal Enfield, the Due will blow the Interceptor into the weeds. Royal Enfield should have made their twin engine a 750, not a 650, the 650 only produces around 48 hp, that's simply not enough for today's power hungry motorcyclists. I'm looking forward to a decent road test of the 2020 Royal Enfield 838cc V-twin Cruiser, it certainly looks impressive.
this is a completely Re paid review.. i still cannot trust any RE bikes.. so cheap and very poor quality.. i rather have any benelli or suzuki or yama or honda or bajaj ..
Bajaj paid comment
Lmao... Bajaj
Dumb ass Baby, interceptor as steel braided lines,alummium made rim -so u cant call it cheap
@@abhyudayasinhchauhan6499wats yr problem asshole,? u dnt even know the meaning of cheap.. someting is made of steel or alloy doesn't mean its of good quality.. its the final quality, fit and finish..
Live n let live
.... Bhai tu jaa ...BMW khareed le....footage mat kha.... Aur comment kyun kar raha hai agar interested nahi hai....
Where are subtitles
RE TB 350 vs DOMINAR vs imperiale 400 vs Leoncino 250
Which will be better in overall irrespective of price, for long rides
Dominor
*Salary credited from Royal enfield *
Gopal Bhawal Dream on! 😂😂
Is the handlebar of interceptor changed???? It looks fantastic than the stock one.....
Tilted I guess
amit kumar No Amit, it is the stock handlebar. Only change is I’ve removed the brace and lowered the handlebar down.
@@abhayyverma nice work done brother....looks awesome.....can clip-ons be used instead of this handlebar....??
amit kumar Should be possible with slight modifications to the top triple clamp
Air cooled engines would cause trouble in sustained high speed for a long run....Leoncino surely a better bike with USD shocks and mono shocks...it’s a biased review...
Baaad pricing on the leoncino
Leoncino looks unique. In the price point and power figures I guess the Interceptor wins it fair and square.
RE Interceptor 650 is better looking retro classic and best price tag also
Leoncino looks like honda navi!!!!!
Want to buy interceptor but used classic 350 which turning my decision off on RE. Thinking thinking n thinking doubt fully
interceptor good
Good review !!!👌👌👌👍
Leoncino parts won't rust Enfield will start rusting within a year ., Clutch is heavier in RE, the service guys won't know how to handle the ECU & EFI & ABS.
You got some evidence for that rust claim ?
A major advantage for the Benelli is its alloy wheels for tubeless tires. I love my Interceptor, but if RE doesn't pry its head out of its butt and make alloy wheels available for it here in the USA within months I'm selling it and buying a Triumph.
But now interceptor also get alloy wheels
No way you seriously chose re over triumph
Good
Yup, the interceptor's handlebar isn't stock........ Overdrive has been uploading some really sub par videos recently...........
Benelli is not known for bikes in Italy itself. I’d go with Royal enfield any given day.
Really but I am seeing all bikes are introduced in Italy 1 to 1.5 years before here
Gamer India my point is, they are not known for bikes. They are more popular for their firearms.
this guy is soooo biased towards the Interceptor 650, he totally ignored the facts that the Leoncino 500 is Liquid cooled, has beefy adjustable USD Forks, Dual discs up front, switchable ABS, lower kerb weight, alloy rims, tubeless tyres, wider tyres, adjustable monoshock, full LED setup, and it even has the almost the same top speed as the the Interceptor 650, which is 150cc bigger engine, all he can say is half a second quicker LOL Overdrive get someone else to review this guy doesn't know shit about motorcycles.
Specs same. 1 leoncino=2 interceptors. Interceptor winner. Case dismissed.
Only in India, in the rest of the world they are the same price, I think Indians are paying protection money to Enfield.
I wouldn't touch the lion Cub with a pole, don't even want to try it, my interceptor is so gr8
Should have compared imperiale 400. Overdrive gone nuts
How much RE paid for this ?
Take a good look at both motorcycles. The Leonchino looks like a toy. The Royal looks classic and stronger. I decided on the English / Indian brand. In a couple of weeks I will be handling it in Argentina!
Re is only getting good again now but it lacks Quality
@@voltgaming2213 where is it lacking quality in these twin 650's ?
How is if compare with Leoncino trail 500 is should a bit different feeling due to bigger front wheel
RE is an Indian 🇮🇳 company and has made a great product, whereas benelli is Italian.. Would go with RE Interceptor on any given day
Only things good about the RE interceptor are the engine and the sound.
Where I'm from, the Benelli Leoncino 500 is priced at USD 7000.
While the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is priced at USD 10,000 - 11,500.
Let that sink in.
Wrong pricing. Interceptor is priced at 5,799 USD. Let that sink in.
@@rohitkejriwal1 Where I'm from, that is so wrong, and India is not the only place that exist on earth.
Let that sink in.
- @@prodiG98 You gave the wrong price in USD, I corrected you. 10k USD for both Interceptor & GT is correct btw. Still wondering where the topic of India even came up? 🤔
@@rohitkejriwal1 Where I came from, I converted the price of the Leoncino and Interceptor. Hence the USD price that I provided.
Europe for sure
Finally a fair comparison n review by Overdrive 😋
Seriously??
Fair....????
It feels like this video is paid for by RE.
Toshesh Daulta Ouch 😓
I prefer the look of the Benelli. The just released 502c cruiser has improved throttle bodies and performance. Benelli is the one to keep your eye on. RE as a company is not one I would support.
Please review Benelli Imperiale 400
mohammed shoeb Soon!
Anesthetics are subjective, but saying the tank on the Leoncino loos odd is odd. Its not my favorite looking bike either, but I can't imagine changing the tank to anything else.
Here in the USA both bikes are the same price. In that case, which bike would you choose?
Wait for the competition killer ktm 490 parallel twins.
Ktm doesn't make 490 parallel twin, is it a new production model?
@@RahulYadav-nk6wp yes coming soon.
How can someone say inline-2 configuration as a parallel twin.... Overdrive is on weed... Even a noob can understand that it's not a parallel twin by listening to its exhaust note
This does look like a Royal Enfield sponsored and paid review. . .
Firstly, these are 2 completely different styles of bikes. . .how can apple be compared to an orange?
And if class of bike was not a consideration.. then why compare RE 650cc with Benelli 500cc. . and not the Benelli 600i... Which has closer match to RE650 in terms of engine capacity?
Answer is, Benelli 600i is a MONSTER and although having marginally lesser engine capacity than the RE here, the Benelli 600i, will outperform Interceptor 650 by leaps and bounds. . .
And RE knows that. . . I wonder!!?
i second your opinion sir
to the experts in the comment section i would like to ask why is interceptor bad compared to leoncino.unbiased
I am 7 months late, but going through the comments it seems they want to justify the leoncino 500s price even if it has lower power and speed. It might be that the thinking is: it is Italian, so it must be better. While this is motorcycle is totally made in China with no design and development in Italy (you can check). Although I don't mind it's chinese development, but the interceptor is clearly a better motorcycle.
@@arijit276 Only in India is the Leoncino dearer than the Enfield, in Australia they are the same price, and sold at some of the same dealers. They are for different markets, the Leoncino is a far more modern looking scrambler style, the Enfield is a true retro classic. The Power figures are almost identical, the Enfield has slightly more torque, which being an engine 30% bigger capacity it should have. Makes you wonder why the Enfield is not 30% more power doesn't it?
@@raygale4198 Its the same kawasaki w800 vs kawasaki Ninja 650 thing. Both are very different motorcycle, and I was talking about India where the leoncino is clearly more expensive with a significantly scarce service network.
Its unfortunate that the interceptor is costly in Australia, price changes everything. If I get a more powerful motorcycle for the same price I will consider that with the interceptor. But here despite costing less, the interceptor looks significantly better than the leoncino to me.
I really don't think Enfield needs to pay anyone to review their bikes they are already selling these like mad
And even Jay Leno reviewd it so that tells a lot
By the way not a Enfield fan but below commenters were talking shit
Bicycles and bikes we're simple and solid earlier. Brands have spoiled the simplicity of these machines.
So much bias. Since you have significantly favoured the RE, do allow me to point out what you missed. Interceptor handling is good compared to what? It might be good as a royal enfield, but so many motorcycles in that price bracket handle significantly better. You have dwelled quite a bit on the looks. For example,
Odd fuel tank on leo? I feel it looks quite Italian, unique and gorgeous.. Not to mention offering better grab points for your thigh and knees.
Rear end on int 650 is extremely gorgeous? It's just simple. The leo has a significantly better tail. In fact, that tail section is what I would call extremely gorgeous. See? It's all perspective and you shouldn't score the looks as they are subjective.
Lot more appealing? I have never given a second look to an int 650 or gt650. The leo would definitely grab my attention or anyone else's attention better.
The most important part when it comes to tyres is tubes vs tubeless. Go on a long ride, get a puncture in the middle of nowhere and then you'll understand why so many manufacturers have started giving tubeless spoked rims. It's worth the extra money.
Both are eager to reach 150 kph, true. But you Failed to mention the bad wobble on the 650 twins at any speed above 150 when you hit the slightest of undulations. It wobbled on MMRT when Rajini was giving it the beans.
How can you say INT650 is better for riding enthusiastically when the leo responds and handles better on the twisties carrying more corner speeds as per your own description later in the same video? Confused or misleading?
And finally, truly reliable? What? The interceptor has been giving trouble to their owners in true RE style. ECU failure at high altitudes. Magnetic tank bag causing weird ECU response. Significant rust issues. Paint on the inside of the tank peeling off. Very odd placement of footpegs that hits your shin when you manoeuvre the bike in slow moving traffic.And these problems are not the occasional gremlins. Many customers have that problem.. The benelli will have problems and it'll surface over time which I'll gladly point out. The RE already has them. Please point out that this is why you are getting the RE for this much money.
Gyz, don't you think by looking at the handle bars of the royal enfield that it is a coustemed handle bar....
If agree please hit a thumbs up
fayaz anis It isn’t! It’s just lower and without the brace!
Why this video is blindly inclined towards Interceptor? 🙄
Exhaust setup on Interceptor feels out of place...
You can hype and brag about 650 in the name of comparison however you want, but real bike enthusiasts knows benelli is a much better motorcycle here, except for the cost. The quality of parts, comfort and the most importantly sound is way better than 650.
Interceptor does not have alloy wheels. And I own one. But with half the price of Leo, Interceptor makes a ton more of sense. What were leon guys thinking while deciding on price? An inline twin thats fine. Upside down shockers and alloys. But that added to an RE bullet 500 will still keep it under 2.5 Lakhs. So the price will male sure its a looser.
Interceptor looks like Suzuki rx 100
Akash Ganesh Did you mean the Suzuki AX100 or the Yamaha RX100? 🤔 I’m genuinely confused!
@@abhayyverma lol why there is confuse my friend, u know what I mean this isn't worth 3lacks..
Akash Ganesh Ah like that! Because you said Suzuki RX100, I was just trying to understand whether you meant the Interceptor looks like the Suzuki AX100 or the Yamaha RX100 as they both look different from each other :)
bring yamaha rd 350 back and then enjoy the game
wait did you say interceptors tank is more attractive, thats it im done.
Wrong comparison.... Should have compared the leoncino with the gt650.... But yeah if the interceptor can take on the leoncino.... So can the gt650....
nandhu sandhya But Leoncino is not a cafe racer naa!
U forgot to mention Benelli is .. Italian brand .Chinese made, assembled in India ..(. RE pure India made with top forign engineers . ) Intercopter 650 more refined engine here .. and service cost too high and worst service from Benelli .(.. RE once again cleaN winner 🤩)
Unsure whats the point of comparing two entirely different style, segment and capacity bikes????
Very evident that Overdrive wants to overwhelm Royal Enfield interceptor. When touching every aspect, always state that interceptor is not bad. I agree being a Indian manufacturer royal Enfield is a good bike but Benelli Leoncino is way better than Interceptor and it’s undeniable. But It’s sad to see overdrive bias the review and make the viewers to think that, overdrive is supporting royal Enfield which is unethical in respect to Bikers community. I hope overdrive will not do this in future, as overdrive is a great magazine and should not accept this type of biased review in future.
What? In Malaysia the Interceptor cost double the Leoncinos price... In Malaysia RE Interceptor is RM 42,000 and the Leoncino is RM 25,000... directly the opposite of India
That because RE is an Indian company and they make the bikes in India so they pay minimal taxes. The Benelli are imported to India so there is duty and shipping costs. RM 25000 is approx 4.7l in INR which is what the Benelli costs. But the Interceptor in India is about RM 16000.
My 13 year old nephew could have done a better job than that!
Varun Gazder Wow! I’m star struck! Would love to meet him! 🤩
"The Interceptor looks more appealing"
What?????? !!!!!!
Are you kidding me??!!!
Biased video.royal enfiled sponsored this video.
rahul raj That’s why you filed this comment? 😜
@@abhayyverma jo samajh lo bhai 😜
rahul raj Maine toh samajh liya bhai 😜
@@abhayyverma daaru pilao fir🤣🤣
rahul raj Aao haveli mein!
interceptor is better. Benelli comes with cheap plastic to reduce price.
May I know why ur comparing the both, as the price range is nowhere matching, just costing the double...
In my country Greece Europe Benelli Leonchino 500 is 6k.. Royal Enfield Interseptor 650 is 7.3k..more expensive Royal.. Deserve the difference of money or better Leonchino??..Thank you guys