Living with the INTERCEPTOR 650 | 16,000 kms Double Ownership Review
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Hello,
The Royal Enfield Interceptor since its launch at the end of 2018, is continuing to make waves across the globe with its performance, reliability and accessibility.
Today, we have 2 owners from different backgrounds sharing their purchase and ownership experiences of the Interceptor.
And, it is evident that this motorcycle has ticked all boxes and is delivering joy to its owners. The motorcycle is reasonably priced, is inexpensive to maintain and repair, gives decent gas mileage and is fun to ride. All this makes it an ideal multi-purpose motorcycle that can serve touring and commuting purposes.
If you have a single motorcycle garage, then this could be the best fit.
Hope you enjoy this video. And if you did, please hit the like button and consider subscribing.
Cheers!
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G_D bless you Indians for keeping Royal Enfield in business and making it a serious contender in world bike sales once again. Looking forward to what RE bring us in the future. All the best from Australia :)
Thank you for your kind words. I am looking forward too. Cheers!
Am waiting for 650cc crusier bike from ROYAL ENFIELD which is going to launch in this year 2021.....
Just sat on one at the dealership and love it!!! There's not even a demo model to test ride due to how popular they are. I can see why.
Ride one and you can know more about why it is has become so popular. Cheers!
@@rosemarylindop335 Lucky girl !!
One of the most honest and genuine motorcycle reviews I have ever come across. True Motocyclists, salute to you guys, really appreciate you all took time to share your experiences. RIDE ON!! CHEERS!!
Glad you like them! Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you Bosky for inviting me over for yet another video, looking forward for more in the future
Thanks for coming. Cheers!
Watching the video today, May 2024. Lovely video. Just curious to know, how is the bike doing now? If you still have it, that is :)
@madhavn9993 yes the 650 is still with him and going strong.
@@bigbearbangalore very nice! Planning to pick up a friend's Interceptor 2019 model, which has done very little on the odo. Hence the question.
Gentlemen, thanks much for sharing your thoughts and experiences with the 650.
You are welcome! Cheers!
Mature talk here guys! These guys know what they're talking about and that's what made me appreciate this video. Your channel is wayyy underrated bosky.
Thanks and regards.
Yes. mature talk. But sadly, only sensationalism wins in cyberspace. Happy these gentlemen are not playing to the galleries.
@@sureshs5864 Thank you!
@@sureshs5864 i second that sirji. I don't want trance misic and busy AF editing in my reviews. I just want an able person to do what a genuine review requires. Bosky sir delivers just that.
@@y2j132 Yes Sir, True knowledge will always prevail. Thank you.
Just bought the ravishing red this week , going out tomorrow to start running it in . All the best to you and your channel from Spain 🇪🇸
Congrats! Good choice. Thank you and wishing you many many miles of pleasant and safe motorcycling. Cheers!
Videos like this helps you to move one step closer to your buying decision. Very subtle and to the point review. Thanks
Thank you and am glad that you find it useful. Cheers!
100% 👍👍👌
galti se bhi mat lena bada pachtaoge
Clean and crisp details Sir! To the point and many RUclipsrs won’t cover these many details. Excellent video and keep going!! Only a die hard fan of bikes can cover like this!
Thank you! Am glad that you liked the video. Cheers!
This channel is so underrated ❤️.
Thank you. Regards.
It is indeed, not the usual cry babies :) real bikers !
Guys you just made me smile so much. Such a lovely made video, so much honesty the kind of humor. Thank you so much. Your experiences have such a high value to me.
Hi! Am super happy that you liked the video. Thanks much. Regards.
Well done for keeping the name ALIVE . You all seem to be happy with your bikes over all and the miles you have covered . Food for thought .
We are indeed pleased with the ownership. Thanks & cheers!
The discussion regarding the bike was good, because of the experience in the riding I believe. Happy to hear the comments regarding the machine which is a very well fact about it. Thanks for the information and happy to look forward to more on this channel.
Thank you. Am glad you liked it. Cheers!
What a video. Totally loved it and subscribed. You made me look at Interceptor from a totally different perspective. Now this bike is in my wish list again.
Thank you and glad you liked the video. Cheers!
Real talk by real rider's, awesome
Thank you. Cheers!
Hey thansk for putting this up! I have booked my meteor , getting back to biking after 23 years here too ! While there;s a long waiting time , now I am slowly considering options - mainly the interceptor ! Slick Sharath! What an inspiration .. I repeat after you! cheers!
Welcome back to motorcycling. Either way you will be making the right choice. Wishing you happy and safe motorcycling. Cheers!
Iv seen loads of reviews on the Interceptor650 but none like this!!!! Absolutely brilliant and a no nonsense review!!! Keep up the great work Bosky!!! Cheers👍
Glad you liked it! Cheers!
I really love watching your videos. Great feedback. Saw your review and bought RE Interceptor 650 Mark 2 this month.
Thanks! 🙏Congrats & best wishes.
Wow... I'm watching your videos for the first time, and believe me, I am so impressed. The machines and riders you brought are awesome. Looking forward to see more such fantastic stuff.
Glad you like them! Thanks & cheers!
I am glad that i stumbled upon this video. I've seen many review videos on interceptor but nothing as informative as this. You guys have spoken about all the things that matter for a person who's looking to buy one. This is a real review video in all its sense, i mean more than 40,000 kms worth of experience, that is something. Thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks. Cheers!
Far far better than the other dramatic cinematic review
Simply awesome and informative review....cheers👍🏻
Glad you liked it! Thanks.
Got my Interceptor delivered on 2018 December 29th. First bike in West Bengal. Till date I rode 15k+ kms had to change 3 sets of brake pads on both ends. Now pretty much everything with my bike has been modified. Way2speed custom front springs and preload with 130mm Travel (1 inch lift at the front) and a 1.5 inch lift on the rear. Custom seat, custom tail tidy, custom headlight and headlight cover, different handlebars and mirrors that are 2x better functional than the RE touring mirrors. Planning to get rid of the 18-18 wheel setup for a 17-19 setup next.
Nice! And you have used up 3 sets of brake pads? You must be riding hard buddy. 👍 Best wishes.
@@bigbearbangalore Idk i do not ride that hard but for some reason my brake pads go out like hot cakes. Maybe because I do quite a bit of offroading with ABS turned off.
Raw and robust, these folks are so underrated⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ Such a royal review✨️✨️
Thanks. Cheers!
It’s amazing to listen to matured discussions over the best looking and decent motorcycle. Interceptor is exactly how a motorcycle has to look like. The second one is such a eye catcher.
Thank you! Cheers!
My favourite colours are red and then the orange crush. An interceptor is definitely on my list of bikes to get. Currently with a triumph speed twin. Cheers from Canada and nice video guys.
Thanks & Cheers!
I have an interceptor. I absolutely love it stock standard. Thanks for the great vid…
Great. Thanks.
It's soo cool to see your channel grow! You'll be a very successful motorvlogger!!
Thank you so much!! The credit for the recognition and appreciation is all yours. Cheers!
The background score in the beginning and the ending of each of the videos are everything xdxd
Glad you like them!
Great video sir, both of you are blessed with great knowledge. Not a conventional review. Liked this very much.
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Made 23.000 km in one Year.
In any weather,
conditions,no problems !!
Just fun to ride
Awesome!! Cheers!
This is one of those mature honest opinion that I can blindly follow , thank u all for this video .
Glad you liked the video. Thanks.
love the insight! super exited to get my hands on one of these in the future!
Glad you liked the video. Cheers!
As usual, good no nonsense content. If i remember Slick Sharath's bike was orange earlier, he has changed the tank it appears
Thank you!
I like Slick’s bike very much looks and sounds lovely, thank you for sharing your friends thoughts on ownership.
Yes it looks and sounds good! Thanks for watching. Cheers!
What exhaust is that ? some S&S ? Any specific model or part number to share ?
Thanks for the review and for sharing your video but the way.
Hi! That’s an S&S and there is only one they make for the RE 650 Twin.
@@bigbearbangalore thank you so much for your quick reply !
What about seat...
Pls give me the information about that seat....
One of the best and genuine review 🙌 👏
Thank you! Regards.
Wow😅 it gets people into motorcycling💯a pure class review, highly satisfied
Thanks! Cheers!
amazing content. true spirit of riding.eagerly waiting for your vids dude
Thanks much for your kind words. Cheers!
I'm one of the customer who bought interceptor 650 on first slot. Got this BEAST on Dec 25th 2018 one of the first 5 customer to purchase this machine in Bangalore. Sharath Sir if u remember me I was ur roomate when we are on ride to Chikmagalur. One best thing about this beast is Well refined Engine. I was on this beast all day long like 1200 kms didn't feel the tiredness. Many times I started from native early morning 350 kms on stretch reach office and spend remaining day in office, thats how it's so comfortable. Everytime I see this machine I fall in love with it.🥰
Awesome! Happy to hear the love. Cheers!
Excellent precise crisp video.. happy to see KA05 reg plates 👍
Thank you, glad that you liked it. Cheers!
Reviews from heart ...
We need such opinions for buyer decision...
Thanks sirji
You are welcome sir. regards.
Bosky... love your videos... they are very different... I enjoy them...
Glad you like them! Thanks & cheers!
Love your content sir , glad i found your channel , simply straight to the point ♥️, you will reach great heights sir
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Very well made. Was a lot of fun to watch.
Thank you! Cheers!
There is just something about the interceptor. It just made me fall in love when I saw it, and since then so many other bikes have come and not one has managed to capture my heart like this has. It's just right, flaws and all.
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It's good to see reactions from riders in India, we in Europe still think that you only drive the old RE bikes. Liked your review. I am a biker from Belgium.
Thank you. Happy to hear. Cheers!
Motorbikes is a huge market in India along with touring. Will be happy to to have you here with us sometime :)
Simple and mature. Keep up the good work
Thanks & cheers!
HI from the UK, loved the vid and thanks for speaking English, i would have still watched it if you spoke in your Indian language 😊
beautiful looking bikes with nice honest rider/owner reviews 😁
i bought a new canyon red Interceptor yesterday, but waiting until 1st march 2022 for the bike, due to the UK vehicles will then have/show the designated '22' for the new registration year 😁
RE all the way for me!, I just love the 2021 Himalayan that i have owned for 8 months now, its my lifetime keeper..and cant wait to have fun ,love and cherish my Interceptor too 😍
new subscriber to your channel 👍
Hey! Nice to hear from you and your words clearly express how much love you have for RE. And thanks for watching our review, glad you liked it. Wishing you happy motorcycling on your new 650. Cheers!
@@bigbearbangalore thanks for the reply my friend, in my UK county/district of Cumbria (the lake district) in 32 yrs of riding bikes I haven't ever seen any RE on the local roads..apart from the knox interceptor youtube vid's..time to change that! the biker peeps that i have met in my time will see the ultimate quality and the love that RE employee's put into the build quality of these bikes..RE did not grow due to managers , it grew today by the dedicated hands of their work force..give them a pay rise..they deserve it!!
Hi Bosskey (Hope the pronunciation is as intended) - I was the one who met you in the Jaraganahalli Royal Enfield service location this morning....
Hello! It was a pleasure meeting you. Best wishes. Cheers!
This is what we need. Great work👍
Thank you 🙌
Very nice review, would consider int in the future,a 350 meteor being my first bike
Best wishes. 👌
Great video Bosky. Love those RE bikes.
Thanks! Yes, they are pretty good motorcycles.
just love your channel.....subscribed........thumbs up
Thank you! Cheers!
After test drive even I fallen in love but I had to choose between my dream row house or this baby. So I had decided to get my row house first and will buy in next couple of years, once reviews will be available. Now I think, the time has come.
Best wishes! 👍
Nice review! I would love to buy this bike in the future.
Thank you. Good choice! Cheers!
Excellent guys. Hi from New Zealand.
Hey, thanks!
Ive got one of these here in England. .. I love it
Good to hear. Cheers!
Sir,today i am subscribe your channel because of mature thinking and right info about bike.
Quality content! Love it! and beautiful bikes too!
Glad you like them! Cheers!
Listening to Sharath is like I’m listening to myself speak. Rd350 is exactly what came to my mind when I first noticed the interceptor. I’m planning to get back into biking like him and I’m dead set on the inty. Nothing else comes close.
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Slick Sharath has also removed the pillion grab rail. If I'm not wrong.
True!
Amazing video:
Hello Bosky ,I have 2 requests to make :
Please review your Himalayan ,
Please review and give a detailed information about your luggage setup
very detailed and a mature content.
Thank you :)
Hi! My Himalayan is now in fully stock condition and I do not use it much. I have removed all the mods I have done due to that. Thanks for asking. Cheers!
Awesome 👍
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Loved ur review and absolutely truth i own gt 650 and yes within a month i have done 5k kms and the journey is just owsm paisa vasool (re twins)
Thanks & best wishes. Cheers!
Mature contents and exchange of ideas and conversations.
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
There is another classic naked bike that’s quietly reached its final year of production after 43 years, Yamaha SR 400. I want that to be imported in India, tell me how Baski. Season mature minds would love it as well.
Yes that’s a classic! And it’s being discontinued because it can no longer be tuned to meet BS6 or Euro5 equivalent emission norms and that’s also the reason why it cannot be imported. Cheers!
Upcoming classic 650 with its USD forks will be the one to look for.
Yes! Let’s see what it is ultimately launched with. Cheers!
@bigbearbangalore i loved slick sharaths mods, if you could tell me where he got the handle bar risers from. Man do they look cool!
Been a while..... lemme check. I think it's Indimotard.
@@bigbearbangalore Spot on! thank you! and love your content. Cheers!!!
Have you guys considered the Pirelli Sports Demon tires? I use them in my bonnie and they're really good in my opinion.
The Sport Demon is a good tyre indeed. The Timsun provides as good a grip at a lower cost and many have used it and are using the Timsun and all are quite happy. Cheers!
Bosky, very mature way of reviewing a bike from all angles.
Thank you! Cheers!
Proper dialogue...thank you.
Thank you!
Nice video 👍🏻may I know how much the S&S exhaust costs and will changing the exhaust void the warranty
Thanks. The S&S I think now costs about 50,000/- and yes it can void manufacturer warranty. Cheers!
Would have liked to see you speak about your own Interceptor as well - you own one and have done 12000km on it.
Hi! That’s a good suggestion. I shall do that soon. Cheers!
Good one 👍 could you please review the Continental GT650 or your thoughts about the cafe racer models.
Hi! I have ridden the GT quite a bit and I could not feel comfortable on it. There was too much pressure on my forearms and wrists. So decided to stick with the Interceptor. Younger riders will find the GT more engaging than the Interceptor.
Love the tan seat on interceptor. How does one get that? Is there a link? Thanks
Was done at a local seat shop in Jayanagar. Most such shops have different colours of rexine material that the buyer can choose from.
Yeah... Am just waiting for a 650 adventure tourer from RE
That will be a good machine but looks unlikely. Their 650cc is super heavy and big and so they may actually come out with a smaller and lighter tourer.
Fantabulous review
Glad you liked it!
underrated channel and video!! :(
Hi! If the content I put out helps to make just one persons motorcycling experience genuinely better, to me that is mission accomplished. Anything beyond is a welcome bonus. Thank you so much for your kind consideration. Cheers!
Sir, very informative and nicely done video. I have an interceptor and i am done around 2500 kms. Only complaint i got till now is the seat comfort. Can you pls make a vlog on which touring seat would it be better on it. I see one touring seat in the Slick's bike. Could you please explain little beat on it.
Thank you. I suggest that you buy the Royal Enfield Touring seat. In most cases this resolves the discomfort issue. Slick got his seat done locally with some extra foam and padding. I tried the same at first and did not work and so I got the RE touring seat and things are much better now. Cheers!
@@bigbearbangalore Thank you so much sir for your response.. I was confused whether to buy RE touring seat or not. Will go ahead now. Thanks much again..
after waiting about 7 and a half months, I'm getting my CONTINENTAL GT 650 MISTER CLEAN on 14 th JANUARY...
Congrats! Best wishes to you sir.
@@bigbearbangalore Thank you.. please don't call me sir... I'm just 25
Biological age is just a reference. On a deeper level, we are all equal and we are all the same and we are all one. Cheers!
@@bigbearbangalore this is why I love you guys... ❤️❤️
Congratulations! Wish you fun filled thousands of kilometres.
awesome video, tq!!!
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Sir ,you all are just amazing ......🤩
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You inspire me sir..
For doing what I want for ..it really not matters what your fucking age is:
@Pikuraj Bhuyan I am 20 years younger than I look.
:-D Cheers!
You sir are setting new standards on youtube...
Thank you. Cheers!
What's the rear tyre cow kora sir is using can you please share it
It was a Timsun tire at the rear
Timsun tyres.
Please could Slick Sharath share details of his seat and where to purchase. I'm struggling with the stock seat on long rides.
Hi!. Will check and update. Cheers!
Yes please, much needed change. please make a video about the details of seat.
Hi, One option is to use the Interceptor touring seat.
Second option - custom build. I got this seat custom made. If you are interested , you contact Girish +91 97390 72300
Wow they are learned, not like those reviewers who thinks that they know everything but actually is just a copy paste of spec sheet
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Excellent review
Thank you!
Quality content Bosky! Thanks so much for this.. it’s really helpful. I took a test ride of this motorcycle and during this time, i rode the bike aggressively and also took her for a slower/lethargic spin. I faced a couple of issues.
1. Having ridden sport bikes alot, i kept on hugging the tank and i ended up touching hot contacts on the engine. Is there a work around for this?
2.second problem is then when i rode the bike, i kept the tip of toes on the peg(again a habit) this made me rest my heal on the exhaust and i burnt my shoe.
I really like this bike but these things are becoming blockers. Really need your advise here.
Hi! Am glad that you liked the video. Thanks.
And, since the Inty engine fins stick out wider than the tank, I understand your concern of your inner calf touching the engine fins. One solution is, you can consider pasting a regular thin tank pad as a base layer on the tank and then on top of that you can paste a set of thick knee pads. This way you can get about 1" additional width which would keep your legs away from the fins when you are gripping the tank. If you google, you can find various options. You may have to do a bit of mix and match though to arrive at a better combination of thick and thin pads.
With regards to your heel, I suggest that you double wrap only that part of the exhaust pipe to protect your footwear from melting!! But mind you, the exhaust pipe likely will discolour under the wrap. there is no escaping this.
Hope that these solutions can help make your ride better. Cheers!
Brother u will get use to it
So good review🥰
Thank you.
Mr Sharath, Please let me know where you got the seat, i am very interested in it. Also, how much of a difference does the handle raiser has made. I am looking at installing it in bike too. Thank you in advance :)
Hi Arun, I got this seat custom made. If you are interested , contact Girish +91 97390 72300. Handle raiser has give me great comfort in handling, controlling and maneuvering in traffic. Its 2 inches higher and 2 inches closer to your body.
Slick will update you soon. Cheers!
@@sharathshylendra2064 Hello, it is a neat looking motorcycle. How does your custom seat compare against RE touring seat in terms of riding quality?
@@LongHornTexas Apologies for the late reply. The seat is very comfortable for me. it's a combination of 40H foam and memory foam for the long ride comfort
Guys of my age group. Returning motor cyclists. Royal Loyals. Interceptor owners. I think I found my tribe 😊
😀 Welcome to the Middle Ages!
Dear Sir,
I am writing to seek your expert advice on a dilemma I'm facing regarding the purchase of a new motorcycle. Having followed your blog and admired your experience with various bikes, particularly your Interceptor 650, I believe your insights could greatly assist me in making an informed decision.
Recently, I've been contemplating between the Interceptor 650 2024 model and the Shotgun 650. However, I've encountered difficulty in arranging a test ride for the Interceptor 650, as most distributors seem to be prioritizing the Shotgun 650 or the Super Meteor 650 for test rides. Consequently, I was compelled to test ride the Shotgun 650, which left a remarkable impression on me, surpassing even the Super Meteor 650 in my opinion.
Nonetheless, I find myself torn due to several factors, the foremost being the substantial price disparity between the Interceptor 650 and the Shotgun 650. The difference of approximately ₹65,000/- prompts me to ponder whether the Shotgun 650 justifies this additional cost. Furthermore, the Shotgun 650 being a new entrant in the market, I am apprehensive about its long-term performance and the associated maintenance charges.
Given your extensive experience as a rider, particularly with the Interceptor 650, I would greatly appreciate your guidance in this matter. Could you kindly share your thoughts on whether the Shotgun 650 offers comparable value to the Interceptor 650? Additionally, based on your experience, how do you perceive the long-term reliability and maintenance costs of the Shotgun 650 compared to the Interceptor 650?
Your insights would immensely aid me in making a well-informed decision. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Sudipta Ganguly
Shotgun 650
But they should provide tubeless tyre right, a must requirement
Yes tubeless will be a useful addition.
Could you review the Meteor as well?
Hi! Sure, plan to do it once we get a couple of owners who have used them for about 5,000 kms at least. Cheers!
@@bigbearbangalore I booked mine and waiting for it. BTW it's inspiring to watch you guys, good luck with the channel.
@@Anmol34 Thanks & best wishes to you too. Cheers!
What is a good handlebar riser for this interceptor 650? I am looking for pull back kind of ones to give me height as well as move the bar towards me.
Plenty of choices. Online search.
thanks for video ... good one .
Thank you!
What about the puncture issue with tubeless tyres? It's a big deal atleast for me. Also I don't prefer all those jugaad and aftermarket alloys. Royal Enfield should definitely make alloy wheels at least optional.
Puncture issues with tubeless tyres?
We have had no great issues with the tyres. On my Inty I have installed Outex kit so it’s running without a tube as a full tubeless set up. Other motorcycles are still with the tube and yes an odd puncture or two has happened and it has been handled. No great issues or worry or hassles per say. Regards.
Hello sir, i had Interceptor which i bought in 2021 but i had to sell it due to the fuel pump issue. Despite being in warranty the fuel pump failed 4 times, twice leaving me stranded on the road. I love the motorcycle but the bad experience makes me wary of buying it again. Has this issue of fuel pump always been a problem and has it been solved now? I was thinking of buying the newer upgraded version now...your feedback would be invaluable..please reply.
I haven't heard of any chronic fuel pump problem.
Finally..some good music
Cheers!
Hey bro, what polish and wax you suggest for engine case?
Hi! Am sorry I don’t have any particular suggestion. There are some popular brands that you may choose from. Cheers!
Hi Sir, can you let me know from where Slick Sharath got his seats done?
It looks much more comfortable than the stock unit.
Hi! He got it done a local seat repair shop. The details of this shop are buried somewhere in the comments. Lemme us see if we can dig that out. Cheers!
please R.E put the 650 twin in the classic frame
That’s something that actually may happen sometime in the future! RE is up to a lot of things of late.