I’ve got that exact bike. I recommend the 16T front sprocket. Plenty of power for normal riding and overtaking. 70mph no problem. Top speed? No idea and don’t care. High flow air filter and high flow slip ons will net about another 5-6 hp. Have fun! Ride safe.
My review 3 years on problems starting replaced relay tappet check 700 miles tapped check 2500 runs well with no issues although had mirrors changed and front brake caliper as a re call from enfield Bike is nice to ride and reliable
I’m of a certain age (63), been riding all my life - still not brilliant at it!!!!! My point is in recent years I’ve been fortunate enough to own the obligatory 1200gs, Rocket 3 and Tiger 800 and have done extensive touring around Europe. Now, I was losing my love of bikes until I hopped on an Interceptor. You know what, I love my mark 2 - you just get on it and go! No electronic goodies to speak of - if you can ride you don’t need them anyway, AND………. You can work on them yourself and accessories are relatively cheap! Never had so much fun all round since my FS1E some 30 years ago plus. It’s also a damn sight more comfortable than my Ducati Monster. Taking it down to Tuscany in September, and can’t wait!
I agree, nice to have simple bike smiles every ride and easy to maintain yourself. However I’ve heard the interceptor needs many valve checks and not sure how difficult those are to do yourself.
@@MOTOUK1 Good point. I’m going to try and do it myself, haven’t done it yet, but I believe you can get the rocker cover off without removing the tank (although it’s a fairly simple remove).
Over 32,000 miles on my 2019. Only warranty work was the speedo sender went erratic and the infamous short battery life of barely 9 months. What counts as real quality is the engine/transmission. My last valve adjustment was really at 12,000 miles. Checking at 18and 24k found them perfectly in spec. At 30k I barely adjusted one valve. The seat is medieval comfort i.e. NOT. Bought a Corbin seat made here in California for an exorbitant price but it's very well made. I've ridden up to 10,232 ft and over 115F in the desert. It won't idle at traffic lights at that temperature but then neither will I. It handles mountain roads extremely well. I'm grinding both pegs, shift and brake levers and once the exhaust pipes.
I don’t own one but a week or so ago I rode a friends and it’s a terrific bike. I think you can do anything you want on it, commute, tour, Sunday ride etc. I’m not in the market for a new bike but if I was I would seriously consider one, no doubt about it.
I think it’s a nice looking bike and reasonable price. If you were looking at your bike but couldn’t afford it seems like a sensible middle step. Love the blue teal stripe and the customisable options on the tanks. Enjoy your weekend.
think we have come full circle on the bikes with lots of bells and whistles and all the buttons they come with not knowing if they are actually working, really nice to see a nice bike you are fully in control of, I do hope you have bought the right bike..............but!
The intercepter is awesome and a lot of bike for your money however at almost double the price you can’t compare it to my T120 fit and finish and the Torque is not comparable but a great budget alternative. Great review 😃👍🏻☀️🙏
The T120 is a T120. I'm a new rider and the interceptor got me in the door and I absolutely love it. I think the one thing the interceptor has got over the T120 is home serviceability. It has barely any electronics and simple mechanics. It also leaves plenty to tinker without fear unlike a T120.
Hello from NE Ohio USA! Great video as usual! I considered the INT650 but after watching yours and Classic Rides videos I went with a 2022 T120 Gold Line Silver/Green edition. It’s an amazing bike and IMHO there’s simply no comparison. Love the looks, ride, power and tradition. Ride safe!
That’s not a Lightning edition, that colour scheme is just one of the available schemes. The Lightning edition is the package that includes panniers, flyscreen, touring seat and touring mirrors.
We hope you are correct their website does not show non Lightening editions only 2 options black editions or lightening ones. Little bit confusing from them
@@MOTOUK1 I agree. Their website gives the impression you can only get the new ‘black’ editions, and the Thunder and Lightning editions of the Interceptor and Conti GT, but I believe all the colour options are available (and a couple of new ones?), as well as the Thunder and Lightning accessory editions
Hi Nick & great review… With the full Saddlebag set-ups now available from such as Trip Machine the Interceptor is more than capable of touring (in fact, with the ability to conduct a full service using simple basic tools I think it’s more confidence inspiring than most). Of course there are bikes specifically made for touring but totally agree that the best rides for the Interceptor are on the sunny days bumbling around those Country lanes.
Whilst £6,500 is cheap for brand new bike (£10 per cc), it's cheap for a reason. It's A2 compliant at the max' (47bhp). Clearly it isn't aimed at the younger riders who can't wait to get off such machines & onto something that is a threat to their life. It's aimed at fella's like myself. Knocking on 60 & tired of chucking powerful bikes around or want a semi-retired reintroduction to their youth. It bores me to tears just looking at it. As we all know; £6,500 can get some very nice used bikes that 'can' excite a rider if they find themselves in the mood.
I agree, there's way too many gadgets in modern bikes. Royal Enfield have got it right for me in keeping it simple and excellent value. I'm very pleased with my Royal Enfield Himalayan so far and it complements my Kawasaki Z1000SX very well.
I'm one of those who never bought into the RE Interceptor hype . I found it felt quite cheap to ride and it certainly looks very budget in many areas, I just could not see the "bargain" it was supposed to be. Now the price has crept up it's even more hard to justify . To me a bargain bike is one you would happily pay a higher price for. Despite being very different, bikes like the new Hornet at £6999 with twice the performance and far superior Japanese build and component quality the Interceptor now looks VERY expensive in comparison! ... It's a huge price to pay for classic looks. The Triumph's are overpriced too but are in another league to the RE in every way , I know which I'd spend my money on.
I kinda disagree as for a classic looking bike I don’t think it’s overpriced. I agree the build quality could be better. It’s a shame as the bike looks great, just some parts let it down. Agree the hornet is a great value bike but it’s not a classic looking bike. I also don’t think triumphs are over priced for what you get and quality of the bike. Just look at other brands, Ducati new Multistrada is now £27,644 which is mental. Now for £6,5k you can have your pick if you look at a second hand bike. TBH prices are rising a lot at the moment and even I see the second hand bike market rising. Love hearing everyone’s opinions, we all have our own. 👍 thanks for tuning in David
You could not bring it up to the build quality of the Honda. The Hornet engine will last longer, be more reliable and with less service intervals needed.
One short tip: never ride right behind the cars. You need to stay on the car corners to have a quickly exit either someone breaks in front of you or can't break quickly enough behind you.
Good to see you on a RE Nick. For me I have always thought a lot of the cepter. Basic raw biking..... Although the BSA for me is more enjoyable to ride,, BUT it dosent have the bang for buck finish of the cepter. That being said, I would have a intercepter over A T 100, only because the cepter is not so over refined so had a little more character. As you know though.... All good bikes. Hope your well mate and nice to see the sun shining, good luck for 2023 👍☀️
Honestly the only thing I like about the bike is the slightly upswept exhaust …which I think would look better on the T120 rather than the flat exhaust they use
Yes great bike and loved that Nick I’ve ridden it and there’s no way it compares to your T120 in any way shape or form!! Nice but you get what you pay for 😊😊 I have the new Goldstar Legacy as you may have seen and a Triumph T100 but the Triumph T100 even though mine is the 2012 865 still a great bike 😊😊
Yes agree, it can’t be compared to the triumph. RE do make very good looking classic bikes. Can’t wait to ride a Goldstar. Love the 865 too, I think that’s the same as Freddie Dobbs bike right 👍
Its a nice bike, but not more than that ..... I’d rather go for a second hand T100 instead. Better quality overall and way better service schedule. I’ve been very close to buying a new Interceptor but went for a 2019 T100 instead.... never regretted it and never looked back
Haha I know, I just love the look of the chrome Interceptor, also the chrome tank on the 350 classic, just think it really suits the look of the bike. And I’m not a chrome lover 😂😂
Will you be expanding on why it's only suitable for bimbling around or commuting, not touring, in your final review? Do you feel the same about the T120? I flip and flop between the bonnies (maybe an old 865), the street twin and the interceptor (especially with the new tubeless rims). The drawback for me is the max payload of the interceptor, whereas the triumphs are all above 210kg max payload. Plus the upswept exhaust reducing the pannier options. but the price... and I loved the engine on the GT I had as a loaner. I look forward to your final review.👍
Yes I will expand on the final thoughts video 👍 my T120 can cross continents in comfort and luggage is a breeze as no upswept pipes on that. For the money the Interceptor is great value for money as are all the Royal Enfield’s. I will dig deeper on my final thoughts. Cheers 🍻
Really like the looks of the Enfield's Nick they produce some great colour schemes too ,the Inter would be my choice but as you say it has limitations and as a second bike would be great I am sure . I think you have already answered the question on did you make a mistake since I am sure you planned to go on tours with the Triumph 😉looking forward to seeing how you get on with it over the next couple of weeks though it is a tempting proposition .👌👍
It’s a cracking bike, I can see why people buy them and customise them. Looking forward to getting some miles in on it, one can only tell the more you ride it. Cheers 🍻
Quick question. I’ve got an RE and looking at something with a bit of protection with a screen. I’m 6 foot and don’t want any buffeting of the head or noisy screen. Considering Tracer 700 and Tiger Sport 660. From your experience what bike in this power range has the best screen
Hi 👋 Beverley, the tracer 700 has very small screen not good for keeping wind down. The tiger 660 screen is good and does a good job I’m 6’2 👍 here’s my review on the 660 ruclips.net/video/2fciIq06a08/видео.html Last ride and thoughts ruclips.net/video/CpG4DwBnfMg/видео.html
@@MOTOUK1 Hopefully will get your seal of approval. I really wanted the Xcape or Tenere but as a first adv/tourer the Himalayan should be ok. P.s And I can mod the Himalayan at a later date. Hitchcocks cam n air filter etc
I am biased as I love my Interceptor. Ok so I have fitted a pair of Scorpions, a KnN filter and Booster Plug, a pair of YSS rear shocks and 16mm fork spacers, but it still comes in cheaper than the closest Triumph, even with the extra’s, which didn’t really need adding. It isn’t as refined, but that’s it’s appeal to me. I have ridden the Goldstar, (riding it again Tuesday morning, as the dealer has asked me to take it for an extended review, in dry weather), and it doesn’t compare to the Interceptor in my opinion. Anyway, I look forward to your experience with the Interceptor. Cheers
It's a different bike though. If you like pointy plastic modern looking bikes, then you wouldn't look at the Interceptor, and vice versa. I rode the Hornet the other day, and absolutely loved it. A bonkers bike, not sure how long I would retain my clean license though 😂😂😂 So my Interceptor is staying with me 😉
The only thing I'm don't particularly like about this bike is the visible top frame rail under the seat. I know it's a strange thing, but all my 4 jap classics and nearly Y every bike I know have a seat design that wraps over the top frame rail and to me, this is fat better than the interceptor. Really enjoy the channel btw.
Hi Travis 👋 yes I see what you mean. It is very visible. Just looking at my T120 that’s tucked away. 👍 thanks for tuning in really appreciate all the comments and likes 👍 🙏
I’ve got that exact bike. I recommend the 16T front sprocket. Plenty of power for normal riding and overtaking. 70mph no problem. Top speed? No idea and don’t care. High flow air filter and high flow slip ons will net about another 5-6 hp. Have fun! Ride safe.
Awesome review and thanks for sharing big love from Australia
Thanks for tuning in 🙏 love Australia 🇦🇺
My review 3 years on problems starting replaced relay tappet check 700 miles tapped check 2500 runs well with no issues although had mirrors changed and front brake caliper as a re call from enfield
Bike is nice to ride and reliable
I’m of a certain age (63), been riding all my life - still not brilliant at it!!!!! My point is in recent years I’ve been fortunate enough to own the obligatory 1200gs, Rocket 3 and Tiger 800 and have done extensive touring around Europe. Now, I was losing my love of bikes until I hopped on an Interceptor. You know what, I love my mark 2 - you just get on it and go! No electronic goodies to speak of - if you can ride you don’t need them anyway, AND………. You can work on them yourself and accessories are relatively cheap! Never had so much fun all round since my FS1E some 30 years ago plus. It’s also a damn sight more comfortable than my Ducati Monster. Taking it down to Tuscany in September, and can’t wait!
I agree, nice to have simple bike smiles every ride and easy to maintain yourself. However I’ve heard the interceptor needs many valve checks and not sure how difficult those are to do yourself.
@@MOTOUK1 Good point. I’m going to try and do it myself, haven’t done it yet, but I believe you can get the rocker cover off without removing the tank (although it’s a fairly simple remove).
Over 32,000 miles on my 2019. Only warranty work was the speedo sender went erratic and the infamous short battery life of barely 9 months.
What counts as real quality is the engine/transmission. My last valve adjustment was really at 12,000 miles. Checking at 18and 24k found them perfectly in spec. At 30k I barely adjusted one valve.
The seat is medieval comfort i.e. NOT. Bought a Corbin seat made here in California for an exorbitant price but it's very well made.
I've ridden up to 10,232 ft and over 115F in the desert. It won't idle at traffic lights at that temperature but then neither will I.
It handles mountain roads extremely well. I'm grinding both pegs, shift and brake levers and once the exhaust pipes.
Fab to hear from an owner 👍.
I don’t own one but a week or so ago I rode a friends and it’s a terrific bike. I think you can do anything you want on it, commute, tour, Sunday ride etc. I’m not in the market for a new bike but if I was I would seriously consider one, no doubt about it.
Forgot to add….I did own a 2016 Triumph T120 that I bought new when they came out. I prefer the RE to be honest for a lot less money.
Awesome Jon👍 cracking bike I agree
Wow the video quality looks awesome 🤩🤩
I think it’s a nice looking bike and reasonable price.
If you were looking at your bike but couldn’t afford it seems like a sensible middle step.
Love the blue teal stripe and the customisable options on the tanks.
Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks John, have a good one, finally some blue sky 😆👍
think we have come full circle on the bikes with lots of bells and whistles and all the buttons they come with not knowing if they are actually working, really nice to see a nice bike you are fully in control of, I do hope you have bought the right bike..............but!
Hi David, yes I bought the right one but love what RE are doing with their range and so many colour options. 👍
The intercepter is awesome and a lot of bike for your money however at almost double the price you can’t compare it to my T120 fit and finish and the Torque is not comparable but a great budget alternative. Great review 😃👍🏻☀️🙏
Yes I love my T120 Jim, worth every Penny and more 👍
The T120 is a T120. I'm a new rider and the interceptor got me in the door and I absolutely love it. I think the one thing the interceptor has got over the T120 is home serviceability. It has barely any electronics and simple mechanics. It also leaves plenty to tinker without fear unlike a T120.
Sticker on my brand new int 650 was 4899.00 US. Looked at the triumphs but they were too proud of them. I like how simple they are to work on too.
Hello from NE Ohio USA! Great video as usual! I considered the INT650 but after watching yours and Classic Rides videos I went with a 2022 T120 Gold Line Silver/Green edition. It’s an amazing bike and IMHO there’s simply no comparison. Love the looks, ride, power and tradition. Ride safe!
Love that colour Silver/green edition congrats 🥳
@@Paul-kp1tu completely understandable. Whatever you have I hope you’re able to get out and enjoy it. Ride safe friend!
That’s not a Lightning edition, that colour scheme is just one of the available schemes. The Lightning edition is the package that includes panniers, flyscreen, touring seat and touring mirrors.
We hope you are correct their website does not show non Lightening editions only 2 options black editions or lightening ones. Little bit confusing from them
@@MOTOUK1 I agree. Their website gives the impression you can only get the new ‘black’ editions, and the Thunder and Lightning editions of the Interceptor and Conti GT, but I believe all the colour options are available (and a couple of new ones?), as well as the Thunder and Lightning accessory editions
good to know Richard 👍
Hi Nick & great review…
With the full Saddlebag set-ups now available from such as Trip Machine the Interceptor is more than capable of touring (in fact, with the ability to conduct a full service using simple basic tools I think it’s more confidence inspiring than most).
Of course there are bikes specifically made for touring but totally agree that the best rides for the Interceptor are on the sunny days bumbling around those Country lanes.
Whilst £6,500 is cheap for brand new bike (£10 per cc), it's cheap for a reason. It's A2 compliant at the max' (47bhp). Clearly it isn't aimed at the younger riders who can't wait to get off such machines & onto something that is a threat to their life.
It's aimed at fella's like myself. Knocking on 60 & tired of chucking powerful bikes around or want a semi-retired reintroduction to their youth.
It bores me to tears just looking at it.
As we all know; £6,500 can get some very nice used bikes that 'can' excite a rider if they find themselves in the mood.
Like a 5 year old immaculate 12000 mile full service history Honda VFR 800 for £6000. There's a lot of choice out there.
Second hand you can pick these up for about 3.8 4k not bad at all which is what I'm going to be doing
I agree, there's way too many gadgets in modern bikes. Royal Enfield have got it right for me in keeping it simple and excellent value. I'm very pleased with my Royal Enfield Himalayan so far and it complements my Kawasaki Z1000SX very well.
Yes less is more in my opinion. I think RE have stepped it up a notch and will be very popular over next few years. Can’t wait to try the Himalayan 👍
I'm one of those who never bought into the RE Interceptor hype . I found it felt quite cheap to ride and it certainly looks very
budget in many areas, I just could not see the "bargain" it was supposed to be.
Now the price has crept up it's even more hard to justify . To me a bargain bike is one you would happily pay a higher price for. Despite being very different, bikes like the new Hornet at £6999 with twice the performance and far superior Japanese build and component quality the Interceptor now looks VERY expensive in comparison! ... It's a huge price to pay for classic looks.
The Triumph's are overpriced too but are in another league to the RE in every way , I know which I'd spend my money on.
I kinda disagree as for a classic looking bike I don’t think it’s overpriced. I agree the build quality could be better. It’s a shame as the bike looks great, just some parts let it down. Agree the hornet is a great value bike but it’s not a classic looking bike. I also don’t think triumphs are over priced for what you get and quality of the bike. Just look at other brands, Ducati new Multistrada is now £27,644 which is mental. Now for £6,5k you can have your pick if you look at a second hand bike.
TBH prices are rising a lot at the moment and even I see the second hand bike market rising.
Love hearing everyone’s opinions, we all have our own. 👍 thanks for tuning in David
Mind you, you could spend about 3k pounds on after market accessories and that will bring the quality up to scratch.
You could not bring it up to the build quality of the Honda. The Hornet engine will last longer, be more reliable and with less service intervals needed.
Great timing, as I test rode an identical spec Inteceptpr this morning. Surprising impressive bike.
They are 👍
One short tip: never ride right behind the cars. You need to stay on the car corners to have a quickly exit either someone breaks in front of you or can't break quickly enough behind you.
Thanks for the tip Yuri
Good to see you on a RE Nick.
For me I have always thought a lot of the cepter. Basic raw biking..... Although the BSA for me is more enjoyable to ride,, BUT it dosent have the bang for buck finish of the cepter.
That being said, I would have a intercepter over A T 100, only because the cepter is not so over refined so had a little more character.
As you know though.... All good bikes.
Hope your well mate and nice to see the sun shining, good luck for 2023 👍☀️
Hi 👋 would love to ride the new BSA someday. Have enjoyed the Interceptor very much great bike for the money. See you at the ABR 👍
@@MOTOUK1 👍🍻
Honestly the only thing I like about the bike is the slightly upswept exhaust …which I think would look better on the T120 rather than the flat exhaust they use
Think the same on the pipe Gerry, been searching for something similar in black as it then allows easy access to the rear hub.
Yes great bike and loved that Nick
I’ve ridden it and there’s no way it compares to your T120 in any way shape or form!!
Nice but you get what you pay for 😊😊
I have the new Goldstar Legacy as you may have seen and a Triumph T100 but the Triumph T100 even though mine is the 2012 865 still a great bike 😊😊
Yes agree, it can’t be compared to the triumph. RE do make very good looking classic bikes. Can’t wait to ride a Goldstar. Love the 865 too, I think that’s the same as Freddie Dobbs bike right 👍
Its a nice bike, but not more than that ..... I’d rather go for a second hand T100 instead. Better quality overall and way better service schedule.
I’ve been very close to buying a new Interceptor but went for a 2019 T100 instead.... never regretted it and never looked back
Having bought my T120’new in December, I have to agree it’s next level
Great classic bike at a good price 👍keep up the great vids
Thanks 🙏
Hi Nick.
The Chrome option surprised me given you went for the T120 Black
Haha I know, I just love the look of the chrome Interceptor, also the chrome tank on the 350 classic, just think it really suits the look of the bike. And I’m not a chrome lover 😂😂
Will you be expanding on why it's only suitable for bimbling around or commuting, not touring, in your final review? Do you feel the same about the T120? I flip and flop between the bonnies (maybe an old 865), the street twin and the interceptor (especially with the new tubeless rims). The drawback for me is the max payload of the interceptor, whereas the triumphs are all above 210kg max payload. Plus the upswept exhaust reducing the pannier options. but the price... and I loved the engine on the GT I had as a loaner.
I look forward to your final review.👍
Yes I will expand on the final thoughts video 👍 my T120 can cross continents in comfort and luggage is a breeze as no upswept pipes on that. For the money the Interceptor is great value for money as are all the Royal Enfield’s. I will dig deeper on my final thoughts. Cheers 🍻
Really like the looks of the Enfield's Nick they produce some great colour schemes too ,the Inter would be my choice but as you say it has limitations and as a second bike would be great I am sure . I think you have already answered the question on did you make a mistake since I am sure you planned to go on tours with the Triumph 😉looking forward to seeing how you get on with it over the next couple of weeks though it is a tempting proposition .👌👍
It’s a cracking bike, I can see why people buy them and customise them. Looking forward to getting some miles in on it, one can only tell the more you ride it. Cheers 🍻
TMF's one ended up costing him about £14,000! Don't think I'd go down the customising route.😅
@@splodge57 he did get ripped off though 🤣
😂😂 yep he truly got his pants ripped down there, he could have bought a lovely Thruxton RS for that price
@@MOTOUK1 😂
Quick question. I’ve got an RE and looking at something with a bit of protection with a screen.
I’m 6 foot and don’t want any buffeting of the head or noisy screen. Considering Tracer 700 and Tiger Sport 660.
From your experience what bike in this power range has the best screen
Hi 👋 Beverley, the tracer 700 has very small screen not good for keeping wind down. The tiger 660 screen is good and does a good job I’m 6’2 👍 here’s my review on the 660 ruclips.net/video/2fciIq06a08/видео.html
Last ride and thoughts ruclips.net/video/CpG4DwBnfMg/видео.html
Very nice bike! But just put a deposit down on a Himalayan, for ABR etc.
Hope you are well! Will catch up on your vids👍
Awesome I’m hoping to get the Himalayan for test next
@@MOTOUK1 Hopefully will get your seal of approval. I really wanted the Xcape or Tenere but as a first adv/tourer the Himalayan should be ok.
P.s And I can mod the Himalayan at a later date. Hitchcocks cam n air filter etc
Why the bracing across the handlebars?
The look of the original 😉
Just cosmetic no function, I prefer without tbh
I am biased as I love my Interceptor. Ok so I have fitted a pair of Scorpions, a KnN filter and Booster Plug, a pair of YSS rear shocks and 16mm fork spacers, but it still comes in cheaper than the closest Triumph, even with the extra’s, which didn’t really need adding. It isn’t as refined, but that’s it’s appeal to me. I have ridden the Goldstar, (riding it again Tuesday morning, as the dealer has asked me to take it for an extended review, in dry weather), and it doesn’t compare to the Interceptor in my opinion. Anyway, I look forward to your experience with the Interceptor. Cheers
Cheers Ian, let me know how you get on the gold star ⭐️ 👍
@@MOTOUK1 will do, vid will be on towards the weekend, but I will come back here anyway 😉
What about moto guzzi??
How did I forget the V7 stone 😲 good catch 👍
Nice bikes but at £500 more the Honda Hornet 750 looks even better value.
It's a different bike though. If you like pointy plastic modern looking bikes, then you wouldn't look at the Interceptor, and vice versa. I rode the Hornet the other day, and absolutely loved it. A bonkers bike, not sure how long I would retain my clean license though 😂😂😂 So my Interceptor is staying with me 😉
overweight underpowered, like all re
The only thing I'm don't particularly like about this bike is the visible top frame rail under the seat. I know it's a strange thing, but all my 4 jap classics and nearly
Y every bike I know have a seat design that wraps over the top frame rail and to me, this is fat better than the interceptor. Really enjoy the channel btw.
Hi Travis 👋 yes I see what you mean. It is very visible. Just looking at my T120 that’s tucked away. 👍 thanks for tuning in really appreciate all the comments and likes 👍 🙏