Really great video - and, as well as saying why you love the Interceptor 650 you're also very realistic about its failings. A nicely balanced view. I'm 58 and only passed my test in August. I immediately bought a chrome versions, and absolutely love it. I used to ride Lambrettas in the early 80s, and had a Honda 125 in the 90's. It's fab to now own a bigger bike, particularly one so stylish and at a good price point. Mine had done 12 miles and I managed to get £1k off the list price. Happy days!
That’s really nice to hear. It’s so cool that you have to Crome version. I am thinking about changing my tank to the Crome version. Cause it’s just so cool
haha, so the same to me. I´m 56 an beginning my License right now, coming from those 3-wheelers (Yamaha Tricity 300), but I just need something more to cruise and calm down when riding, thats my target. However, my actual thoughts are buying this wonderful bike, or even the Super meteor 650. The main reasons are definetly the price and the oldsxchool design. surely other bikes will fit my usage much more better, but I just ike it! 😎😎
i rode mine all day in the mountains today. it’s amazing for people who want to feel what it’s like to ride a raw, unfiltered motorcycle without spending a ton of money or working constantly to keep a vintage bike running.
Good review. I would add that the slipper assist clutch is very easy on the left hand in stop and go driving because it allows for weaker clutch springs. The shifting is the best I have ever experienced: butter smooth. It is also easy to do all of your own maintenance including valve tappet clearance inspect/adjust (no shims, just simple screw and lock nut). Center stand is standard. With no liquid cooling there is one less fluid and system to worry about, the oil/air cooling is simpler and works great.
I changed the Tire to Bridgestone, they are way more Sticky in the Curves. The RE Inter650 is a perfect Basement to customize in all direction. When i had it new, one Guy cam to me and ask did i built up this bike by my own :) i told him that is brand new from the factory. Best torque range is from 3.800 till 5.000 rpm.
Nice to see you're able to combine both your interests so well, I'm enjoying your content. It will be interesting to see when you renew your tyres if you notice a difference in handling. Mine had Pirelli sportscomps from new. I had a bit of wobbling at low speeds, the steering felt heavy in cornering and a bit squirrelly on some road surfaces. I waited until they had worn out then changed to Avon Road riders . I was astounded to find it fixed all those issues and absolutely transformed the ride. The nimbleness in cornering was the biggest surprise!
1:35!!! What's that emerald green color? I've never seen that! I really love all the colors, and if I had the cash to spare, I'd buy every tank to swap out periodically.
The Intercepter is on my list when I have the money. About the best deal around in Argentina since they built an assembly plant to avoid the 100 percent import tax. I'm still waiting for the scrambler version I keep hearing about though.
I bought a ‘22 INT 650 and love it so much I sold my BMW I put Shinko 705’s on the front and rear, TEC exhaust, oil sump guard and a few other mods I LOVE THIS BIKE I have a vid of my mods on my channel if you would like to see
An excellent video - you have improved in quality, big time! If your XJ600 had a miracle and worked perfectly, which of these 2 bikes would you prefer and why?
I owned a 2021 Interceptor, sold it in October 2023 with 11.000 kms on the clock. Though the bike is reliable regarding the engine, you can see that shortcuts were taken regarding suspensions, brakes, seat, original tires are bad and in my area the dealership isn't reliable. Euro 5 specs are quite restrictive and render the bike running quite hot in summer and even when the weather cools down. I also ride an '82 vintage Moto Guzzi 850 California that is way better than the Interceptor, better suspensions, better brakes, better seat and talking about vintage feeling the Interceptor sounds like a cheap Asian bike in comparaison of the Guzzi that delivers true sensations.
Deine Sichtweisen zu den Marktpreisen finde ich sehr gut und sehe das genauso, obwohl ich auch bobachte, dass viele Gebrauchte zu horrenden Preisen angeboten werden, wo man sich fragt, ob die sich was vergolden wollen, manchmal rätselhaft, aber wenns nicht gekauft wird und rumsteht, ist den Anbietern ja auch nicht geholfen. Ich habe hier zwei RE Dealer im Umkreis von 100km, einer hat sogar auch Brixton und da steht die 1200er Cromwell 😉 Muss da halt nur mal hin irgendwann und testen. Ansonsten wieder schönes kurzweiliges und sehr informatives Video, Danke dafür....👍 Muss halt echt sehen, ob die fürs längere Touren auch für moich in Frage kommt, denn neben der INT schaue ich mir auch sicher die Super Meteor an, fürs CRuisen sicher unschlagbar und das will ich ja. Und in den Schwarzwald komme ich damit auch 😎🤗 Gruß von meinem Kanal Abo haste eh schon 😅
Ja das mit den gebrauchten ist mir auch schon aufgefallen hab letztens eine interceptor mit 11000 Kilometer für 6400 gesehen was echt heftig ist. Hab hier auch ein Royal Enfield Händler die auch Brixton haben. Die machen aber grad zu. Vielleicht schaffe ich es ja mal die Cromwell für 2 Tage zu fahren wen das Wetter es erlaubt
Nice review with good insight on what it is like to live with. At 6'2" I am a shortarse compared to you 😅 so i should be fine, although a bit bigger (and a wee bit older butas you saidtheseare riddenby old men 😂) Tanks for these are pretty cheap on ebay so yiu can change the look every time your tank is empty 😆
I want to do some cruising and really liiight off road (just gravel or forest roads to go camping). But i really love the styling of the tank of the continental GT. i really hate the red on the chrome InT650…. Cant decide which bike would be right for me
Hi, Bro! You said you installed a tourist seat on the bike. Tell me is it comfortable? How much more comfortable is a stock seat? Also tell me, can you raise the steering wheel to a high height or put it higher?
@@FreeMilesMCThe Rebel 500 is 7190€, and the similar CL500 is 7090€. The CL would be the closest competitor for the Interceptor. It‘s a great bike, but it‘s a modern retro scrambler that only uses some design aspects of old scramblers and puts them into a modern package. Rides great, sounds great, but it doesn’t deliver that „old bike“ feeling like the Enfield does.
I'm very curious to know if there is a persistent problem of handle wobbling in the units being sold in Europe. Indian units are all f*cked up. I'm a fellow rider who rides a meteor350
I have a 650 Interceptor and I'm also 6'5", it was nice to finally see how someone my size looks while riding this bike, I have often wondered.
Really great video - and, as well as saying why you love the Interceptor 650 you're also very realistic about its failings. A nicely balanced view. I'm 58 and only passed my test in August. I immediately bought a chrome versions, and absolutely love it. I used to ride Lambrettas in the early 80s, and had a Honda 125 in the 90's. It's fab to now own a bigger bike, particularly one so stylish and at a good price point. Mine had done 12 miles and I managed to get £1k off the list price. Happy days!
That’s really nice to hear. It’s so cool that you have to Crome version. I am thinking about changing my tank to the Crome version. Cause it’s just so cool
haha, so the same to me. I´m 56 an beginning my License right now, coming from those 3-wheelers (Yamaha Tricity 300), but I just need something more to cruise and calm down when riding, thats my target.
However, my actual thoughts are buying this wonderful bike, or even the Super meteor 650. The main reasons are definetly the price and the oldsxchool design. surely other bikes will fit my usage much more better, but I just ike it! 😎😎
i rode mine all day in the mountains today. it’s amazing for people who want to feel what it’s like to ride a raw, unfiltered motorcycle without spending a ton of money or working constantly to keep a vintage bike running.
It’s a bike that’s meant to be ridden ☺️
I think, if I recall correctly, you are the exact type of person the original ad for RE 650s depicted. Especially the surfboard on the side.
Haha yes that is so true I even thought about making a video about if the original ad depicts the Royal Enfield interceptor realistically
He's like an actual life-size Royal Enfield action figure.
@@garyives1218 haha yes, I just wished they maybe would sponsor me as I coincidentally really well fit the picture of the original advertisement 😂
Good review. I would add that the slipper assist clutch is very easy on the left hand in stop and go driving because it allows for weaker clutch springs. The shifting is the best I have ever experienced: butter smooth. It is also easy to do all of your own maintenance including valve tappet clearance inspect/adjust (no shims, just simple screw and lock nut). Center stand is standard. With no liquid cooling there is one less fluid and system to worry about, the oil/air cooling is simpler and works great.
Love the vid, very cool! Yes to surf boards, hip old men, knobbies and disappearing down backroads. 😙
I changed the Tire to Bridgestone, they are way more Sticky in the Curves. The RE Inter650 is a perfect Basement to customize in all direction. When i had it new, one Guy cam to me and ask did i built up this bike by my own :) i told him that is brand new from the factory. Best torque range is from 3.800 till 5.000 rpm.
I also often get that that people think it’s an actual old bike. I want to put those tires on the bike next ☺️
Really good vid! Well done 👍
Thanks ☺️
Nice to see you're able to combine both your interests so well, I'm enjoying your content. It will be interesting to see when you renew your tyres if you notice a difference in handling. Mine had Pirelli sportscomps from new. I had a bit of wobbling at low speeds, the steering felt heavy in cornering and a bit squirrelly on some road surfaces. I waited until they had worn out then changed to Avon Road riders . I was astounded to find it fixed all those issues and absolutely transformed the ride. The nimbleness in cornering was the biggest surprise!
I am also curious to see how it will be on a new set of tiers ☺️
1:35!!! What's that emerald green color? I've never seen that! I really love all the colors, and if I had the cash to spare, I'd buy every tank to swap out periodically.
I think they are price wise quite ok. And yes that should be emerald green. I really like the turquoise and the crome one
Riding through this woooorld, all alooone.
I test rode the dark version with the cast wheels it has a little better switches and levers . I personally think there lovely little bikes .
They absolutely are ☺️
The Intercepter is on my list when I have the money. About the best deal around in Argentina since they built an assembly plant to avoid the 100 percent import tax. I'm still waiting for the scrambler version I keep hearing about though.
I bought a ‘22 INT 650 and love it so much I sold my BMW
I put Shinko 705’s on the front and rear, TEC exhaust, oil sump guard and a few other mods
I LOVE THIS BIKE
I have a vid of my mods on my channel if you would like to see
Amazed at seeing the surfboard on a bike
It’s a bit unusual but in the end soo cool
An excellent video - you have improved in quality, big time! If your XJ600 had a miracle and worked perfectly, which of these 2 bikes would you prefer and why?
Thank you for the nice words. I actually will make a comparison video at some point. ☺️
I owned a 2021 Interceptor, sold it in October 2023 with 11.000 kms on the clock. Though the bike is reliable regarding the engine, you can see that shortcuts were taken regarding suspensions, brakes, seat, original tires are bad and in my area the dealership isn't reliable. Euro 5 specs are quite restrictive and render the bike running quite hot in summer and even when the weather cools down. I also ride an '82 vintage Moto Guzzi 850 California that is way better than the Interceptor, better suspensions, better brakes, better seat and talking about vintage feeling the Interceptor sounds like a cheap Asian bike in comparaison of the Guzzi that delivers true sensations.
They definitely sound good.
Absolutely I am curious how it will be with a good exhaust ☺️
I just cant decide between the interceptor o the continental. I love both in chrome
I personally think the continental looks cooler but the interceptor is more practical
"Old men magnet" 😂😂
Well it’s true 😂😂
not old but ripe
Deine Sichtweisen zu den Marktpreisen finde ich sehr gut und sehe das genauso, obwohl ich auch bobachte, dass viele Gebrauchte zu horrenden Preisen angeboten werden, wo man sich fragt, ob die sich was vergolden wollen, manchmal rätselhaft, aber wenns nicht gekauft wird und rumsteht, ist den Anbietern ja auch nicht geholfen.
Ich habe hier zwei RE Dealer im Umkreis von 100km, einer hat sogar auch Brixton und da steht die 1200er Cromwell 😉 Muss da halt nur mal hin irgendwann und testen.
Ansonsten wieder schönes kurzweiliges und sehr informatives Video, Danke dafür....👍
Muss halt echt sehen, ob die fürs längere Touren auch für moich in Frage kommt, denn neben der INT schaue ich mir auch sicher die Super Meteor an, fürs CRuisen sicher unschlagbar und das will ich ja. Und in den Schwarzwald komme ich damit auch 😎🤗
Gruß von meinem Kanal
Abo haste eh schon 😅
Ja das mit den gebrauchten ist mir auch schon aufgefallen hab letztens eine interceptor mit 11000 Kilometer für 6400 gesehen was echt heftig ist.
Hab hier auch ein Royal Enfield Händler die auch Brixton haben. Die machen aber grad zu. Vielleicht schaffe ich es ja mal die Cromwell für 2 Tage zu fahren wen das Wetter es erlaubt
Nice review with good insight on what it is like to live with. At 6'2" I am a shortarse compared to you 😅 so i should be fine, although a bit bigger (and a wee bit older butas you saidtheseare riddenby old men 😂)
Tanks for these are pretty cheap on ebay so yiu can change the look every time your tank is empty 😆
I want to do some cruising and really liiight off road (just gravel or forest roads to go camping). But i really love the styling of the tank of the continental GT.
i really hate the red on the chrome InT650….
Cant decide which bike would be right for me
I think it depends on how long you want to ride the bike at the time. Because at some point on the continental you will feel it in your back
Hi, Bro! You said you installed a tourist seat on the bike. Tell me is it comfortable? How much more comfortable is a stock seat? Also tell me, can you raise the steering wheel to a high height or put it higher?
It’s comfort wise ok, and a lot more comftable than the stock Seat
How much does Honda Rebel 500 cost in Germany? Is it really way more expensive?
I think the Honda rebel is like 5000 somthing. I looked in to that bike a lot when I started riding I so badly wanted one but could not afford it
@@FreeMilesMCThe Rebel 500 is 7190€, and the similar CL500 is 7090€. The CL would be the closest competitor for the Interceptor. It‘s a great bike, but it‘s a modern retro scrambler that only uses some design aspects of old scramblers and puts them into a modern package. Rides great, sounds great, but it doesn’t deliver that „old bike“ feeling like the Enfield does.
Damm that one did go up in Price quit a lot i guess
Hello! I would like, if you can, to compare yamaha and royal enfield
At some point I will do that. Makes for a good video, for the community ☺️
I would like to know if royal is faster and lither ? On offroad is easyer to drive?
I'm very curious to know if there is a persistent problem of handle wobbling in the units being sold in Europe. Indian units are all f*cked up. I'm a fellow rider who rides a meteor350
Well the wobbeling starts as soon as you realy Push the bike. The bike was not really designed for that. But even with the wobble it still does well
@@FreeMilesMC that sounds like a misaligned wheel problem. so could be something with the frame design then
@@wouterattheorgan well, even after complete checkup by royal Enfield, they can't determine the problem
I would never buy a Roal Enfield bike...never....also i would never buy a KTM bike....also i would never buy a chinese bike.....NEVER...even a new one
So what bike will you buy?
Japanesse bike,like VT 700 HONDA 1984 MODEL,AFRICA TWIN,VARADERO 1000 MK2,TDM 850 YAMAHA,XTZ750 TENERE, HONDA PACIFIC COAST 800....and bmw bike,like,BMW 650 FUNDURO,BMW R110GS,BMW K100RT@@antonbabych3481 KAWASAKI VERSYS 650,SUZUKI DR 800 BIG...all used,not new model
No one will ever buy a "Roal" Enfield......LOL
@@garyives1218good one ...lol