New Bike Day! Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Riding Home From The Dealership
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
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Nick, you’ve made a fantastic choice! I got my new Interceptor at the end of April this year and already done 2300 miles! I love it! It moves my soul, too. The only thing I might suggest is pillion relocation kit (Hitchcocks or Hepco & Becker) because after a few longish runs, my wife was feeling it due to the right leg angle. Relocation kit makes it much more comfortable. Funnily enough, I came across you both yesterday as I’m looking at an NC750X as a touring machine for me and my wife. I reckon the Interceptor could do it but the Honda seems better setup for it and offers better protection. Have fun with it, mate, you’ll continue to love it for a while I’m sure! Tom and Nome 🤘🏻
Hey Thomas, My wife won't be riding pillion much, she'll be on her own bike soon hopefully! The nc750x is a great bike and will take on any trip! The interceptor has a lot of character and for what I want this is more suited for my style of riding. One day I'll have both, a great do it all bike as well as my lovely interceptor for a Sunday bimble!
That’s ace! It truly is a fantastic bike. Folk will likely want to stop and talk to you about it, too! 😊
I purchased my 2021RE interceptor a year ago and just love it. Great bike fantastic value. Easy to tinker with. I installed a free breathing air box and slip-on S&S exhaust, sounds and runs great! Welcome to the RE FAMILY 😊.
Thanks Randy!
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I've had mine 3 years and still love it, very enjoyable easy bike to own, sure you will love it to.
Thats great to hear !
I'm pleased you finally found the bike nick,I've got to say I'm edging towards one of them,there just good honest bikes,you dont need all those rider modes,its just good old fashioned riding.
Totally agree James, this bike delivers a certain charm that you just don't get with some bikes. Everytime I ride it it makes me smile and often I've taken the longer ride home from work as I don't want to stop ridding it!
Very good choice, in my opinion. The Int650 is a great looking bike and I’m hoping to get on in the near future. Love the classic style and simple traditional rider experience. Congratulations. Cheers and stay safe, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦
Thanks Dan, many more interceptor videos to come!
Delighted to see you too have been smitten by the Interceptor. I sold my Tenere to buy one and took delivery of it a week ago. I went for the Mark 2. Like you, it took my breath away when I saw it and I had to have it. I haven't stopped smiling since. Looking forward to watching your adventures
Thanks Gary, I think you just know in your heart if it's the right bike ! Nearly covered 300 miles on mine, ready for the first service soon! Thanks for watching
What a pleasant surprise! I assumed you’d be getting another sportbike, but this is great- love the retro, easygoing style of RE.
Iove sports bikes, but my build isn't fit for them!
Love it Nick. Will be interested to know more about it as time goes on. Would have been my choice, either this or the Continental. My favourite colour way is probably the Baker.
It was a hard choice between the Baker express or this venturi blue. I picked the blue as tribute to my nc750x
Welldone Nick, The Interceptor is a lovely bike. I've got a Himalayan and ride it all year round, now almost 3 years old and 14K miles on the clock. No corrosion but I do wash the bike and apply a fine oil mist after every winter ride where salt has been put on the roads.
Thanks bud, I've watched a fair few of your videos! great stuff! I would love a Himalayan in addition to my inty, be perfect the the the winter months. I apricated you stopping by and commenting, means a lot, cheers
Not surprised, hope you enjoy it. Seat and suspension upgrades will help the bike a lot. Definitely need plenty of AFC50 in the winter.
Plenty in stock ! I have my eye on a trip machine seat! Thanks for watching Simon.
@@nicksepisode . Plenty of good advice available on RE Facebook groups.
Hi Nick. Brillliant bike - I am biased as I bought one in the same colour. It's a little work of art that sits in my garage waiting for me to take it out and show the world.
Great video - you made some very astute points about the Interceptor. Have fun. Take care.
Isn't it just! Its now ready for the first service and i love it more and more i ride it. Thanks for your comment.
That looks lovely and I would really like one next to my new Himalayan in my garage 😉
Shane sorted mine as well very happy with the service and short wait for the bike which arrived with lovely metal panniers and boxes already fitted, have my first service booked for early August and then I can open her out a bit, can't wait! 🙃
I tell you what a Himalayan would like nice next to my interceptor too! could be another addition for me in the future for those winter months!
So pleased to watch this. I came down from bigger bikes to a Honda NC, new, in 2018. Loved it as a fabulous all round machine but missed certain things - little character, no looks as you say. Traded for a Z900RS in 2020, but amazing as it is, there was still little character. Looked at Triumphs but then rode a couple of Royal Enfields. I've just traded the Z for TWO REs - the Interceptor and Scram (I have different requirements!). Your enthusiasm and that of others is what's missing from so many motorcycles now.
As for round the world - look up Ted Simon's books 'Jupiter's Travels' - he went round the world on a smaller Triumph twin in the 70s. The RE 650 is more than capable.
The Street Twin - lovely bike, but it's not a retro, all modern bits and water cooling complications. Can't beat the reality of air cooling.
Hi and thanks for sharing your inspiring story, I can definitely see the appeal to own the interceptor and the scram, I wouldn't mind one or the Himalayan with my interceptor for the winter months. I agree with what your saying about the street twin too, its not really a modern classic, cant beat an air cooled motor for this type of bike. Thanks for the recommendation on Ted Simon, I will check him out. cheers and ride safe :)
Perfect! I can only afford 1 bike and just traded my Himalayan for an INT650. Love the INT650, but truly miss that sweet Himalayan.
I wouldn't mind both lol
Congratulations Nick on the bike and the series , im guessing there is 2 interceptors , his and hers, great to see you excitement and passion . enjoy the new bikes , see you in the next episode
Thanks! Jodies bike will be revealed very soon! Exciting times ahead! Cheers for watching
I can thoroughly recommend Hitchcock's Enfield stainless steel silencers. They sound great, are not too loud with the baffles in and really look outstanding.
they are at the top of my shopping list lol
I'm torn. I like stainless, smaller, and lighter, but the oem mufflers sound so good to me.
Congrats on your new bike Nick! Can't wait to see what Jo gets as her first full bike. Somehow I have a suspicion it's a RE too. Maybe Meteor? 🤫
it is probably a red Interceptor.
Great choice. My husband loves his. He put scorpion cans to replace the stock ones and it made it quite a bit lighter.
Hope you like it as much as he does. 👍
Exhaust system is at the top of my purchase list !
@@nicksepisode Hi Nick, Powerage cans on my '20 INT 650. Stainless steel free flow, 9 lbs. lighter than stock for the pair and slimmer profile. Removable baffles. With baffles in have a period correct exhaust note. On for over a year and holding up well. Made in India they go for around $300.00 on the pair. Nice color on your new bike!
Had mine 6 months. Its the bike I've been after since ghe 70s. I love it.
Brilliant!
Looking forward to the reveal, has been a good series of reviews :)
Thank you for watching them
Congrats Nick on your brilliant ride. I too picked up my Interceptor 650 Chrome Mark2 on 15 Jul 22 as my Birthday. Thoroughly loving it and planning a Leh Ladakh trip soon. Stock is good, Safe Rides Ahead!
Happy Belated Birthday! what a great gift and such a fantastic bike, I absolutely love mine !
Nice review Nick, I've had my Baker Express for two years now and the only issue I've encountered was a sticky tyre valve that gave me a flat but at home luckily. Everywhere I go and park up it draws attention which irritates the hell out of my son who owns a Triumph Street twin, I've performed all the servicing myself with no issues.
When I first bought the bike I had the intention to modify it but over time I've come to realise there's not a lot wrong with it, I just removed the black mudguard extensions and the fork reflectors. I've also sprayed the silver brackets in gloss black to match the bikes black wheels etc, probably the only real change I want to do is ditch the heavy exhausts although they do sound good. Keep up the good work and I've now subscribed to follow your journey with the Epic Interceptor.
Hi Peter, I always get comments on mine everywhere I park it, ive done a few mods to mine and have some videos coming on that. Nothing major but small changes that provide a purpose as its a great bike! Thanks for subscribing!
The blue looks fantastic, and I like the dash.. Im a bit of a wierdo when it comes to gauges, they have to be cool..its very important to me, because thats what Im gonna be seeing 99% of the time when im riding.
I wholeheartedly concur with you with smaller bikes being just as capable as the bigger CC ones. Itchyboots currently is on a CRF300 and traveling to Alaska from South America, absolute madness, but shes an utter badass. Personally I only have a bigger bike to maintain highway speeds. Where I live in Texas, if you cannot go 90+ you will die.
I agree with you about the dash, the tracer 9 I tried had an awful dash and put me off immediately. This little Royal Enfield is ideal for the little roads that I ride on, but I get you about highways, something I rarely go on. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
I have had a meteor for the past 8 months and am really pleased with it, but i do aspire to an interceptor in maybe 18 months time, great vid and will be watching your experiences on this bike.
I love the meteor! such a fun bike! thanks for stopping by
Just picked up a 2022 Ventura blue.
On sale for $5999 CAD. What an amazing motorcycle. Very comfortable.
I love riding mine when I haven't really got anywhere I need to go. Just riding around A and B roads, no rush just concentrating on getting every corner right. Not good for the planet, but definitely good for the soul.
100 percent David
Nice one Nick,I think you've made the right choice for you lovely bike..
You and me both!
Yep great choice love royal Enfield bikes, such a good price, and 3 years warranty and road side to, and just look amazing i to can see the meteor coming your way, and in time that’s what I am going for I just love the look of it and the price, royal Enfield have got it right.
I totally agree with you !
Good choice !! Just back from France on the Himalayan, soulful biking through the Loire Valley, very capable for distances.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Great bikes indeed
Well done video. This blue is wonderful. Have fun. Great bike, I think.
p.s. Drop by for the premiere.
Thanks
Welcome to the club. Interceptor owner since Jan 2019.
When a bike puts a smile on your face you know you got it right. What else is there? I’m picking up my continental gt next week!
@@philkitchen1924 congratulations, enjoy !
Hi Nick, been watching your journey through different bike's.you made the right choice,I brought my interceptor 650 in the best colour Blue a month ago in portugal.makes me smile every time I look at it and ride it.im interested to see how you get on with yours.cheers mate
Hi Neil, thanks for following my journey. I've now hit 300 miles ready for my 1st service and I'm loving it! Puts a grin on my face eveytime I ride it, and even when I look at it. Plenty of videos to come. Thanks for watching
Great choice thinking of getting one myself 😎👍
You won't regret it!
Welcome to the RE Family . I have a 2021 Interceptor. Put in a bigger air box so she breaths better and slip-on S&S exhaust. Love the sound.
Where ever I park the bike is a attention getter.Ordered a RE Touring seat. Outstanding value!!
Cool, thanks
Top choice..I bought a 2019 and love it ...still, got the s&s cam, pipes and hagon shocks, high compression pistons to top it off, wouldnt recommend the pistons though, standards run better..enjoy bro...
Nice one!
Congratulations. Beautiful new bike. Enjoy it :)
Thank you 😊
I wish these were available in South Africa. Bought the Triumph Street Twin two years ago, but will always have a soft spot for the Interceptor, on looks alone.
Yeah they do have a certain charm that no other bike can bring
Stunning machine Nick, i can see why the colour grabbed you. I hope you enjoy everything about it, looking forward to hearing more about it👍👍👍👍
💙 Thanks! Many more to come!
Quite a few of us have over two years' use and almost 30,000 miles on our INT650's. I own 3 Triumphs but the Royal Enfield gets the most use. I put a full stainless-steel exhaust on, changed tires and weight is 430 pounds full of fuel. These are the best buy-value in the present day market.
That's great to hear thanks for sharing your experiences
Great video and good to see the dealer Moonrakers👍
Good Choice, lovely colour, sounds bloody lovely. I hope you have many happy miles 👍
Thanks Brian! I'm sure you'll see us about !
Yeah and you can ignore me again and then edit me out 🤣😂
Lmao! Hopefully you'll have your shiny new nc750x soon! What colour did you get again? (So I can ignore u when I see it)
Blue
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we are smiling watching this too..
Aww brilliant I'm glad that come across to the viewer too
I was quite shocked to hear you say you didnt really like the look of the Honda Nc750x..So i scrambled back to your Honda Videos and at the time you was extremely excited and Pleased with it, and gave no impression that you disliked its Looks...Its a Fab Aggressive looking Bike, that really doesnt Resemble an Adventure Bike, im not a fan of Adventure bikes myself, and everyone says the NC is more of a Street Sport Tourer....
Yeah I don't tend to focus on negative points, I do like the look of it as far as adventure bikes go, but it's not a bike you turn around and look back at like the interceptor does if you get me.
@@nicksepisode Ha ha ha Now dont get me wrong as its always Horses for Courses, now im the opposite to you as regards the looks of the Royal EnField and the NC..BUT AND I MEAN BUT, It doesnt mean i dont like the Royal Enfield, those Retro Bikes my Older Brother would fall in Love with at a Heartbeat, i like them too, but Kawasaki 900 and the Triumphs are all Resembling each other now in Looks, but then again the Streetfighter looks happened to all Makes too...The Difference is, the Bike you have Bought has been around since both you and i were Born, whereas the NC new concept is a Modern introduction, and apparently was the best Selling Machine for two years Running in Europe.... I have a Quest for you Nick..Show us where the FRUNK IS...Ha ha ha Now that feature you have to admit is Heaven sent...Ha ha ha ha
@@keith4usa1 haha the frunk will be my leather side pannier 🤣
@@nicksepisode My Friend owns a Triumph Tiger sport 1050, i love the look of that bike and he has just Bought the New Triumph Tiger 850 sport in Baja Orange and Grey, its not my Cup of Tea, and the NC against that bike looks wayyyy more Roadie sport, he got a Great deal down in Hastings...We go down next Wednesday and pick it up, he will be riding his Part ex Triumph 1050 down from Oxfordshire....
Awesome! Enjoy bud, Iove that baja orange btw
I’ve just discovered your channel and this is the first episode I’ve watched, you’re local to me and you’ve chosen the exact bike and colour I’m thinking about, although I’m torn between this and the 350 classic, I guess a test ride will decide 🍻
Take the classic and interceptor out for demo, I'd definitely have a classic in my fleet one day. That 350 engine is so characterful. Moonraker in Norwich will sort you out on a the demo. Thanks for checking out my channel and good luck with the bike hunt.
@@nicksepisode
Just after I got the Himalayan, the Meteor was launch, I went to the dealer and test ride it and...
If I didn't have the SH150 to use as a daily, I would easily buy the Meteor, this Royal's 350cc drivetrain is a delight to use, the gearbox is butter smooth, but if you want a bike to do it all, go for the 650.
@@DIZAZZO yes definitely, that's why I chose the interceptor
Good for you mate!
Love the honesty Nick.Straight,no chaser!😄
Haha, keeping it real 💯
Great video, I'm saving and saving for mind. cant wait.
Exciting times!
The blue colour had me too! I bought mine recently in India and being an army brat I’ve always idealised Royal Enfield for its rich history and the fact that it doesn’t break down… this is my second Enfield and trust me these bikes are built to last…
That's really good to know, because I will be putting it through its paces! also blue is best!
I've got the same bike in Orange colour.
Anyone who really loves to ride can't hate this bike.
So true !
Congratulations Nick, such a great looking bike and amazing value for money. Great job with the bike hunt series and the channel.
Thanks Richard, it's been a very long journey and it's paid off! I love it! Do you have a RE dealer near you? You must try one!
@@nicksepisode I've not looked to be honest. Had my name down for a test on the new BSA but in all honesty an Enfield would be a much safer bet.
@@Banditmanuk I love the look of that new BSA gold star!
@@nicksepisode me too but as yet unproven on reliability and dealer support. I'm happy to sit back and wait
Well done on your new purchase, The 650 Royal Enfield Interceptor is a brilliant bike. I own a 2019 model. I have a few other bikes and still love it. I put a set of Hooligan cans on mine with a K&N high flow air filter and a booster plug. Its a true Tonup bike and with the 270 degree firing order and also the Slipper clutch, Fuel injected, Air cooled twin like you said with ABS you have a lot of bike for little money. New parts are cheap on ebay and also service equipment but shop around on there.
Spot on !
looking forward to seeing the Meteor! 😉
Oh Bravo!! Well done!
Btw do try and get yourself some Trip Machine leather grips...they are such a lovely touch for this bike!
Trip machine offer some awesome items for this bike! I got my eye on a brown seat too!
@@nicksepisode Yup and these are great details without removing or major tooling and yet make such a huge difference!
Interesting decision. Congratulations!
cheers
I hear your having a heat wave over there ? Good time to test the bike see if it over heats, unless you'll over heat first 🥴
Hi Andrew, 37 degrees today, was stuck at the rail crossing and the bike was absolutely fine, me on the other hand lol
Good luck with the new bike.Royal Enfield makes very nice bikes.I am partial to the twins.I am looking at the continental GT my local dealer has several in stock . They just prepped a red one that is stunning!
thanks Andrew! Buy one, you will not regret it!
Good vid Nick....I bought one today....pick it up next Saturday....dead excited....never had a new bike before....I hope i'm as happy with mine as you are with yours :)
What a great purchase! Congratulations
@@nicksepisode really looking forward to picking it up...its the sunset strip colour scheme....although I really like your blue one....I nearly came over to Norwich as I live in Downham Market...but we ended up at Haywards at Cambridge....they had the same laid back approach as Moonrakers had with you by the sound of it...had a test ride on a demo today...loved it...I was lucky they had the colour I wanted in stock....I love the noise from the pipes....and for the price....wow
Thats great Andrew, many years of enjoyment ahead!
@@nicksepisode They have a Royal Enfield owners meet next Saturday if you up for it....free food etc
@@andrewlemmon9985 where is that
Beautiful choice best of luck enjoy my friend
Thank you 😊
Congrats on your new bike ‼🥳🥳🥳 Looks great ‼
Thanks 😊
I bought an Adventure Blue also, last week in Brazil!
Good choice!
Well done great choice.Clean the grease off relays and battery cable before it causes any issues liking starting & cutting out.They put way to much grease in the relays..
I would be ordering Hitchcocks Relays too & that'll improve starting & idling.Also Grip Puppies if you find the grips skinny.
Cheers, cleaned all the grease out soon as I got it, seen many issues with that, so thought I'd nip that in the bud. Been ok so far. Cheers for the suggestions
Hitchcocks Relays are twice the amps & bike starts stronger & idled better.Defintley worth it as the R.E relays are shite & only £8 each.Also a sump guard from R.E to protect the oil filter & a better oil cooler guard.I recommend the Enfield Precision Oil cooler guard as it wraps around the sides & is the only oil cooler guard that has air vents around the sides for better cooling.Other oil cooler guards don't have air vents on the sides.Also a Enfield Precision Chain guard both from Hitchcocks have your bike protected from flying stones which I can assure does happen as a stone cracked my headlight so be getting a headlight grill from Hitchcocks too & have to replace headlight.
Well it’s taken you long enough but you finally did the right thing marvellous 👍 welcome to Enfield world 😃
I'm gald to be a part of it! Thanks
Cool bike an colour
Thanks Andy!
Me and my brother just started to ride this year.... I got a MT-03 because all the positive reviews and how good it is for new riders... My brother got the Royal Enfield int650 because he is a bigger guy and the reviews are also positive..... I have to say my MT-03 is a good bike and is quick and fun... but it is not nearly as good as his Int650... As good as the MT-03 is his bike is just more comfortable, just as easy to learn, very very smooth on the highway and can cruise easily at 80+ mph.. The Mt-03 just does not feel as safe going over 70 and after about an hour of riding your butt starts to hurt....I will be most likely getting a INT650 maybe tomorrow! I just enjoy how the INT650 rides and how cheap it is for what it is..... Also the Royal Enfield bikes are so cheap because they only have like 3 engine models a 350cc, 411cc, and 650cc. And to be honest for the market they are after they do not need anything else.... The 650cc engine they have is not as powerful as other 650cc engines because it is air/oil cooled... And after riding it, it pulls fine and the 47hp it has is plenty for 99% of driving even on long trips... Can't wait to get one.
Very well said John, the question is, what colour are you getting?
@@nicksepisode looking at thr red, orange, or teal... I have to see them in person to decide.
I have just bought one my self I had mine about 1 month ago it is canyon red a great bike. regards Richard.
enjoy fellow owner!
Fantastic getting a new bike well done. 👍
Thanks Martin 😊
Simply a beautiful bike. Congratulations!
Thank you
Very good, very nice. Glad you've chosen something finally, No more bike hunting at work though now :(
Parts hunting instead
I’ve just come across your channel, liked and subscribed! Great first ride review of your new bike, I can imagine you smiling! 😁 I had a 2016 T120 which I loved, currently riding a 97 VFR 750, which isn’t really me but it was a steal and I wanted something reliable for now and cheap, but my love are modern classics. I’m almost certain the Interceptor will be my next bike. Looking forward to following your updates! 👍
Thanks for subbing! I really do like the T120 I'm sure you'll love the interceptor too, such a charming, easy to live with bike
Oui ça fait ça Royale Enfield ! On tombe amoureux aux premiers tours de roues!😀👍✌️🇨🇵
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I hope you enjoy the new bike.Love the blue tank.
so far 250 miles in and loving it!
The "touring" seat upgrade is inexpensive and the version II shipping now is a decent seat (I prefer the GT touring II on my interceptor). A Hepco & Becker pillion peg relocator is inexpensive and helps de-pretzel the pillion legs (they left them there from the GT's rear sets). Grip Puppies make a big comfort for little outlay buy.
i do like the gt touring seat and also has the option to add the rear cowl which i think is cool too!
Nick, I absolutely love that blue
What a fabulous looking bike. I followed you in NC750X days as I have a Forza 750. Looking forward to your Royal Enfield videos and hoping you have many happy years with the bike
Thanks Robert, that's nice to know you still follow regardless of what bike I own 😀
I bought an interceptor from there last year and they were very good. Even delivered it to my door as I'd not passed my test yet! Great bike especially for a newer rider. If you haven't bought a screen yet mine came with the Enfield tall screen but i can't recommend it. I'm 6"3 and it creates a lot of buffeting unless i sit bolt upright. And yes the standard seat is a little hard, might replace it but thought id give it a while to see if it breaks in first. Looking forward to see the next bike reveal:)
Hi Simon, ive just ordered a screen, but a short one, mainly to protect the dials and for looks really more than anything lol I'm fully used to the seat now and ive spent every day over the past 2 weeks on it and fine
Congrats 👏🎉🌹🌹🌹🙏
Shoot, that blue is special! Few days ago, got a Canyon Red as you tested and love it. (did love my Himalayan I traded too) If there was a Ventura Blue closer than 250 miles, I'm pretty sure I'd have gone for that :) goodness there were so many stunning looking Classic 350s at the dealer too.
I know it really is
I have the Ventura blue here in Texas as well and really like, although I did cover up part of it with knee pads. That tank got cold in the winter... Keeping it mostly stock for 1 year to really get to know it before making minor changes as desired. Enjoy! Oh, and my last bike was practical as well and had no soul for fun rides.
HI Randy, sounds like a similar scenario to me. I will also stock and use it for what it is. I've also put on some TripMacine leather side covers for the tank and black diamond, looks amazing. I love this machine!
Hi nick good choice I have a chrome one and 1600 miles on it now and love it the seat gets better I got a touring one for mine when I bought it the only thing I am going to do it is the suspension but I am a bit of fat bloke lol good luck nick
I do like the chrome version, does it blind you in the sun? Lol. I'm actually used to the seat now, not one complaint with mine and nearly at 300 miles ready for first service. Thanks for sharing your experience Kenneth.
Your welcome nick many happy miles to come
Tell ya wot Nick that blue looks da nuts mate! Even am falling for the colour GREAT CALL!
I know John I had to have it! My heart fluttered when I saw the blue sitting in the showroom!
Hi nick. Congratulations. Nice bike
Beautiful colour. Hopefully a
Few years of fun. Old dave
Yes I think this one will be a long term keeper!
Great choice, I’ve had my RE GT650 Continental for nearly 2 years and it’s been faultless 🏍 enjoy 🏍
Fantastic!
I just bought a Kawi Z400 and I have to say that I am jealous. I have to keep it under 4k rpm for the first 150 miles, but that's 40mph in 6th, lol. It wouldn't be SO bad if I didn't live in a tiny town surrounded by 55mph roads to get anywhere.
z400 is a nice bike too, enough power and agile, good fun!
@@nicksepisode Yeah, I'm liking it a lot. I DO kind of wish I had been able to save up a little longer for the Vulcan S though, but it would have been another 3 grand out the door, and I got impatient, lol. The 400 is probably a better first bike though, so I'll take a look at the vulcan again in a year or so when it comes time to upgrade :)
@@FlesHBoX yeah I have a video on the vulcan, great bike, 👍
I have to say the blue is lovely, suit’s the bike and there good on fuel👍🏍
Agreed! Thanks Donna
Hi Nick just got mine 50 mils on the clock and it kept stalling, now im not saying yours will do the same but please check your relays there are 3 of them full of grease i cleaned mine out and works fine now i will get the garage to do a ecu flash when it has its first service. I bought updated relays from Hitchcock's You will find this a common problem on youtube stay safe regards steve
that's the first thing I done when I got mine, been ok so far
Best colour 💙
Love blue 💙
Hi Nick great choice of bike, I have had an Interceptor for nearly 3 years here in New Zealand, fantastic bike loved all of the 16000KM i have put on it so far. . This video blew me away because I lived and worked in Norwich and Norfolk for most of my life prior to emigrating and the roads you were riding were pretty much ridden daily by me, lots of memories😊
Its a small world ey, I'm glad my video was reminiscing for you. I'm really enjoying the inty! Thanks for your comment, all the best
Great choice Nick, I have a red one with 16 miles on it as well. Have a Sunset Strip tank on order. Cant wait to do my build and make it my own. Cheers Dale Walker @ Holeshot USA.
Thats great, I do like that red! Thats the beauty of these, you can really make them your own with customisation!
Hi Nick, i am in Lowestoft i have a interceptor had it about 5 weeks, i love it a mate of mine also has one the same orange colour as mine, thats 3 i know of in Lowestoft.
Tim
Hi Tim, I nodded to an orange one earlier this week going through oulton broad! glad I'm the only blue one in Lowestoft haha. see you around :)
Hi thats 3 orange ones in town, i am sure you will enjoy the Enfield, anymore in town and w will have to start a owners club LOL.
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Hi Nick brilliant choice as soon as you had first ride on it after all differant bikes you rode i knew you would pick re650.had mine sinnce 2020new i love it.Enjoy see you on the next vid.🤜🤛🏍
Hi Kelvin, I picked this bike very wisely and so far 250 miles in I'm loving it, thanks for stopping by :)
Great choice Nick. Lovely machine. How does it compare to your Bandit? I have a 600 and find it heavy n revvy. Not great when I am pottering around. Look forward to seeing your wife's choice.👍
The bandit was very revvy, this is low torque and it chugs along, brings a certain character you won't find on an inline 4
I've had my mr clean for @1 month and every time i park up i always have people saying it looks good... ( fantastic, what a great restoration ..lol ) .......enjoy your interceptor, these bike have CLASS. A BIT LIKE A ASTON MARTIN..LOL.
I've had so many people comment on it already. It's definitely eye candy
Nick i thought you would go for the interceptor realy good choice . enjoy and safe ride
Thanks bud!
That colour is just gorgeous. I saw one just last night when out on my Forza 750. Sounded nice too.
I'll be really interested to see your observations on living with it and reliability (relay issues?).
I'm not sure if I could cope with a spoked bike, as my cleaning schedule is basically wash down if it gets filthy but don't touch otherwise. I struggle to find time to ride so I'm worried it would never get taken out, especially as I have several bigger bikes and invariably ride with a 5ft 10 though slender pillion, which means a bmw boxer is much more suited. But it is gorgeous, and I plan to retire in a couple of years so lots more solo riding....
Yes time will tell and I will document everything on the channel, 550 miles in no relay issues, I did clean them though. Plenty of rust inhibitors through winter and fingers crossed
Congratulations Nick very happy for you.
Great color also.
Not sure if you name your bikes but I wonder what name would suit blue?
Would Jo fit that bike ?
Andrew
Thanks Andrew, I don't normally name my bikes, not sure what name I'd pick! Jo has her eye on something different, soon to be revealed 😀
How about blue mule. As she does everything.
Great choice , I have and love the ' Orange Crush ' and like you I brought mine brand new in September 2021 , love it and enjoy mate .
Do the ' Can's ' , you loose 10kg ( 20lb's ) and the sound is sweet .
Subscribed .
What cans do you have Brian? So much choice. I appreciate the sub, thanks
@@nicksepisode I grabbed 2 off AliExpress for $52 AUD delivered to see /hear how it differed .
For a start 1.3kg each not 5kg each for the standard cans , yes they sound ok ,, but really heavy ! , I also put a K&N air filter in , saved about 1/2 a pound but made the engine feel better .
Check out my channel , there are a few videos showing the exhaust of my Interceptor and my main bike .
I love that westerners are loving royal Enfield 🤝
A nice connection of where it began and how india have made them what they are today 😊
@@nicksepisode that's a fair point it is originally western but I think the west forgot about the bran for sometime and it's a moment of pride to see that Indians have made it into something people are finding love for one again. Growing up I thought I'd always want a sport bike but now I'm just keen on a Royal Enfield
I had no idea what you where going to go for, lovely bike.
You know you wany try one!
@@nicksepisode I met one with someone today that had one I should have ask for a go
It's more authentic mate. I like the fact that it's been build with bikers in mind who like do maintenance themself like screw nut adjusted valves brilliant 👍 street twin would cost you 3000£ more I think. Value for money is awesome. Well done Royal Enfield. I might get one as well soon. CEO of Royal Enfield is biker himself and commutes to work by motorbike himself isn't that epic 👌 congratulations of good choice awesome motorcycle. I want one too
Well done, Royal Enfield 👏
There is one downside to the Interceptor - no matter where you pull up on it, you WILL get people walking over to you to talk about it. It's crazy! Even non-bike people of the older generation that can remember Royal Enfields from way back. I've lost count how many times I've come back to mine when I'm out and someone has been standing there looking at it. It's not really a downside though, I love talking about mine.
I've had my Canyon Red Interceptor a year and two days now, and it still makes me smile every time I go out on it.
The only thing I've changed is the end cans, I put the Scorpion Red Power slip-ons on mine and it sounds LOVELY. With baffles removed it sounds monstrous, but it's a little too loud for me on a longer run to be honest, so I usually ride it with the baffles in, but they still give a lovely sound.
Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!
I've had loads comment on it already ! I couldn't be happier. Trouble is I have a massive shopping list for it! So many accessories for this bike. Make it your own !
@@nicksepisode Well as I mentioned the only thing I've done in my first year is buying the Scorpions. That was a "must have" for me. I like the sound of the standard exhausts, but they're just a little bit too quiet.
My other half has recently started going pillion on it (she's gone from hating bikes when we first got together 8 years ago to now sitting on the back of mine since May this year). Your pillion video was what drew me to your channel. Mrs SteveW finds the pillion peg position absolutely fine, but she's only 5ft 3 - but a lot of people suggest buying the peg relocation kits. I don't think we need them, but we are tempted to get the "comfort" or "touring" seat maybe to give us the option to go on longer rides!
I keep dreaming about the Kawasaki 90 SE it cost more
But it's the all around bike u
Can buy and I have been driving
Bikes for over 50 years. The Enfield interceptor does have a
Nice look. I used to run those kawaski fast year after year never
Any part went out. It's like it's made out of titamun. I ran on the freeway from FLa to Vegas NV
And back and this was a used bike and I would screem thru the
Gears year after year in the heat
It's the best bike out their. The Enfield is ok for the price if your
Not going to be doing some serious travel like me
Impressive! Nice story, thanks for sharing
I really like the Enfields but am a bit put off by the sloppy frame welds. I guess for the price I shouldn't expect otherwise?
The interceptor and meteor have the best welds, himmy and scram isn't as good.
Ahh nick I am over the moon for you, soo glad you got a bike of your dreams, I cant wait to see the content you are going to create .😁😁
I've just got my dream job, I am starting work at Harley Davidson in gateshead in 4 weeks time and I cant wait 🥳
Thats even better news, congratulations bud! I have a massive soft spot for Harley Davison motorcycles, exciting times ahead, wish you all the best!
@@nicksepisode thank you nick it means a lot, there a beautiful bike although I've never rode one