Great review I’m going to look at one this Saturday $4000 2020 red with 2200 miles Also going to look at a 2017 Bullet 500 EFI with 7000 miles $3000 So your reviews have given me some much needed information Thanks again Regards from Florida
I recently bought an Interceptor (badged INT650 in the US) as my first motorcycle, at the age of 69. It is scratching a long-standing itch I've had for a more high-performance vehicle (don't laugh) and I love the thing. It oozes charm and has received many compliments. The other day, a construction flagman stopped me to chat about it. I just completed first service this week, done myself because the dealer is swamped. It will still be in break-in for another 900 miles, but is running sweeter and sweeter. I've done the de rigueur air filter and slipon mods and cannot recommend the short Powerage exhaust (made in India) more highly. I've also added a Continental premium touring seat and touring mirrors (somewhat better range of vision and much better optically). So I love the Interceptor as a first bike, and it will also likely be my last. I would probably love the T100 more, for its beauty and lazy power, but changing would not make much sense. I'm very much enjoying your channel and your mutterings!
Marvellous, so pleased to hear of your enjoyment. Good to hear the mods work well on the interceptor. I think you might be spot on with the T100, lazy in comparison sums it up. Which is strange given the power and cc difference.
@@TAYM When you were going 70mph on the T100, I stopped the video to look at your gauges, and was shocked to see you were turning only about 3500rpm. So far, the fastest I have been on the Interceptor is 60mph (briefly, during break-in) at a busy and strained 4000rpm. So by comparison the T100 has nonchalant power. It's all good, though. The Interceptor has enough top end for my purposes. I think my engine will get smoother, and i doubt that I will ever travel more than 50 miles at expressway speeds at one crack. There is also the charm of driving slow vehicles quickly,, like with old British sports cars. You have it right about the need for satisfying the senses.
@@peteb2304 as the owner of a 2020 650 Interceptor and 3 Triumphs; 2020 Speed Twin 1200cc and two 865cc 2012's Bonneville SE and Thruxton....don't buy a Triumph if you enjoy the comfort and smooth shifting of the Royal Enfield. The Triumphs shift like a truck in comparison; I am 72 and have been riding since the mid-1960's, just turned 24,000 miles on the Enfield. Enjoy!
I have been waiting for ages for you to try the Interceptor and to see how it would make you feel. Comparing it with Bertie is praise indeed! I am convinced that the Interceptor is all the bike I will ever need for public roads. I am fine with the Mickey Mouse mirrors too as they are very practical and even the indicators work well enough. The Continental GT should sound just the same, but maybe it will make you feel differently.....
Hi TAYM. Lovely bike but I think I prefer the W800. Did you like the 6 speed over 5 speed on Wendy? Or was it not noticeable. Similar power from both I presume. Cheers. Loving the channel, watching too much when I should be out riding.
I test-rode that exact bike 2 weeks ago! Did you record this on 30th April? (I purchased an Orange Crush Interceptor and think it might be the one you rode past on the way out of the shop as i picked it up on the 30th). I was researching the Interceptor for a couple of weeks on RUclips before i went to Haywards, I already had the intention of buying one before i test-rode it. I've read the mpg can range from 58-78 mpg depending on how it's ridden. I topped the tank up on mine while holding bike upright and have done about 60 miles since and fuel-gauge still shows "Full" and i'm currently running the bike in, so i think the 70+ mpg claims are probably correct. The good thing with this bike is if anyone decides down the line they wanted a different colour then you can buy a new petrol-tank online for about £250 and give the bike a new-look. I purchased a "Beeline-Moto" (little round screen) which connects to phone app for navigation which i've got mounted on my handlebar clamp bar (it's a clever navigation tool that encourages you to read the road ahead and follow the arrow directions, instead of staring at a map screen).
Interesting you added a beeline, my last 4 bikes I have used a TomTom sat nav. Realised when I bought a new Classic 350 the sat nav was history, on the way over to pick up the Classic realised how nice to ride with out the big screen. So did the same as you and purchased the Beeline, discreet but gives you enough information to get you around, even if you miss a turn re roots, or you can just use the arrow feature and make it up as you go.
@@Peter234100 I discovered the Beeline when I was watching a video of "TheMissendenFlyer" doing a review on it and thought it looked a clever device. I will probably get the mirror mount too and put it on the handlebar clamp instead of the rubber bands mount as it looks about the same diameter.
rode some of those roads on my test earlier this week, inc the roads behind Haywards. cant decide on first bike, if they could combine the Meteor frame with an Interceptor engine would be the best of both worlds
No, nor instagram, I barely have time for this. I am hoping to get a little more organised and maybe do instagram. I ve only been doing this for a few months and not seen any reason to spread to other media until more recently
Perfect day for test ride and a mutter, hopefully I will be buying an interceptor in a couple of weeks time and very much looking forward to it.....
Very exciting, I am sure you will love it
You got the Royal treatment !
😂😂😂 it’s not just, everyone gets it there😂😂
@@TAYM excellent !
Great review
I’m going to look at one this Saturday $4000 2020 red with 2200 miles
Also going to look at a 2017 Bullet 500 EFI with 7000 miles $3000
So your reviews have given me some much needed information
Thanks again
Regards from Florida
Thanks John 😁
Brilliant, love your accent sir, Thought I was watching a Wallace & Gromit film at first.
Marvellous 😂😂😂😁now where’s my cheese 😂😂
@@TAYM "Wensleydale?"
I recently bought an Interceptor (badged INT650 in the US) as my first motorcycle, at the age of 69. It is scratching a long-standing itch I've had for a more high-performance vehicle (don't laugh) and I love the thing. It oozes charm and has received many compliments. The other day, a construction flagman stopped me to chat about it.
I just completed first service this week, done myself because the dealer is swamped. It will still be in break-in for another 900 miles, but is running sweeter and sweeter. I've done the de rigueur air filter and slipon mods and cannot recommend the short Powerage exhaust (made in India) more highly. I've also added a Continental premium touring seat and touring mirrors (somewhat better range of vision and much better optically).
So I love the Interceptor as a first bike, and it will also likely be my last. I would probably love the T100 more, for its beauty and lazy power, but changing would not make much sense.
I'm very much enjoying your channel and your mutterings!
Marvellous, so pleased to hear of your enjoyment. Good to hear the mods work well on the interceptor. I think you might be spot on with the T100, lazy in comparison sums it up. Which is strange given the power and cc difference.
@@TAYM When you were going 70mph on the T100, I stopped the video to look at your gauges, and was shocked to see you were turning only about 3500rpm. So far, the fastest I have been on the Interceptor is 60mph (briefly, during break-in) at a busy and strained 4000rpm. So by comparison the T100 has nonchalant power.
It's all good, though. The Interceptor has enough top end for my purposes. I think my engine will get smoother, and i doubt that I will ever travel more than 50 miles at expressway speeds at one crack. There is also the charm of driving slow vehicles quickly,, like with old British sports cars. You have it right about the need for satisfying the senses.
@@peteb2304 as the owner of a 2020 650 Interceptor and 3 Triumphs; 2020 Speed Twin 1200cc and two 865cc 2012's Bonneville SE and Thruxton....don't buy a Triumph if you enjoy the comfort and smooth shifting of the Royal Enfield. The Triumphs shift like a truck in comparison; I am 72 and have been riding since the mid-1960's, just turned 24,000 miles on the Enfield. Enjoy!
Another fun video 👍
Good comprehensive review, one question how does the interceptor compare with the T100?
Good question which I shall contemplate 🤔 for a short time.
I have been waiting for ages for you to try the Interceptor and to see how it would make you feel. Comparing it with Bertie is praise indeed! I am convinced that the Interceptor is all the bike I will ever need for public roads. I am fine with the Mickey Mouse mirrors too as they are very practical and even the indicators work well enough. The Continental GT should sound just the same, but maybe it will make you feel differently.....
Continental review coming soon 😆😆😆😆
@@TAYM Excellent. Thanks!
Hi TAYM. Lovely bike but I think I prefer the W800. Did you like the 6 speed over 5 speed on Wendy? Or was it not noticeable. Similar power from both I presume. Cheers. Loving the channel, watching too much when I should be out riding.
Hi thanks, never noticed the extra gear like I don’t miss it on the W800. Lovely ride though
Nice colour
Cambridge has oodles of 20 mph. Look forward to hearing your view compared to T100. Great guys at that garage xx
They are marvellous and produce masses of Tea too 😂
I test-rode that exact bike 2 weeks ago! Did you record this on 30th April? (I purchased an Orange Crush Interceptor and think it might be the one you rode past on the way out of the shop as i picked it up on the 30th). I was researching the Interceptor for a couple of weeks on RUclips before i went to Haywards, I already had the intention of buying one before i test-rode it. I've read the mpg can range from 58-78 mpg depending on how it's ridden. I topped the tank up on mine while holding bike upright and have done about 60 miles since and fuel-gauge still shows "Full" and i'm currently running the bike in, so i think the 70+ mpg claims are probably correct. The good thing with this bike is if anyone decides down the line they wanted a different colour then you can buy a new petrol-tank online for about £250 and give the bike a new-look. I purchased a "Beeline-Moto" (little round screen) which connects to phone app for navigation which i've got mounted on my handlebar clamp bar (it's a clever navigation tool that encourages you to read the road ahead and follow the arrow directions, instead of staring at a map screen).
Yes it was 30th! Must have seen you! Marvellous bike and you got one with the metal badge, lovely.
Interesting you added a beeline, my last 4 bikes I have used a TomTom sat nav. Realised when I bought a new Classic 350 the sat nav was history, on the way over to pick up the Classic realised how nice to ride with out the big screen. So did the same as you and purchased the Beeline, discreet but gives you enough information to get you around, even if you miss a turn re roots, or you can just use the arrow feature and make it up as you go.
@@Peter234100 marvellous, i wonder if Bertie would like one
@@TAYM Bertie would love one especially the metal version and the extra metal mount, instead of the rubber bands it comes with as standard 😉
@@Peter234100 I discovered the Beeline when I was watching a video of "TheMissendenFlyer" doing a review on it and thought it looked a clever device. I will probably get the mirror mount too and put it on the handlebar clamp instead of the rubber bands mount as it looks about the same diameter.
That telephone box is a Book Share !
Marvellous, all we have in our village is a defibrillator 😂😂
It’s a Royal Enfield thing and she looks lovely morning TAYM 😃👍
Morning AR
Change the exhaust 🔥!!
rode some of those roads on my test earlier this week, inc the roads behind Haywards. cant decide on first bike, if they could combine the Meteor frame with an Interceptor engine would be the best of both worlds
I think that’s coming!
@@TAYM yes it's coming this year the royal Enfield super meteor 650
@@vinnavan6254 marvellous
Accent,too hard to understand.
Sorry 😞
Are you on Facebook?
No, nor instagram, I barely have time for this. I am hoping to get a little more organised and maybe do instagram. I ve only been doing this for a few months and not seen any reason to spread to other media until more recently