Still a number of Interceptor adventures still to be uploaded on the channel! Hope you stay tuned for those. Let me know if you have any other questions about owning an INT below.
@@ajithrshet8250 The INT is easy handling on the road but a bit heavy when stopped especially if you’re below my height (5’7” / 169cm), though lowering shocks are available. Cheap to own, just pay attention to keeping it clean, bleeding the brakes, etc. Japanese bikes are more reliable but this isn’t too bad and still great value.
This is one of the clean reviews i have heard so far. Not everything can be explained in pros and cons and decide a bike is good and bad. Its the experience and feel good factor which make you keep it or leave it. Very well put together.
Glad you appreciate it! I agree, owning a bike isn't really like having a check list of pros and cons. The overall effect is greater than the sum of those parts.
You one of the reasons why i started riding after stumbling on your channel.I am now planning on visiting the Philippines after i completing my ride to Sturgis. A road trip to Bantangas would be cool .
You articulate your words very good. Very good, and very detailed review. You have a good, experimental knowledge of the RE 650. Really enjoyed the review.
Sir, thank you for such an honest and enthusiastic run down on your experiences on your RE Interceptor 👍. I have just come back to motorcycling after many years, I'm 65 next birthday and have just bought an Interceptor. I love it and, as predominantly a road rider, find it fantastic fun. Good luck with your new bike, ride safe.
from someone that had a GT, I think you review has been one of the best (earned a sub from me). Good job on staying humble and honest about the self-inflicted problems. Well done bud! keep it up and good luck on the "new-to-you" MT-07
Congratulations on the new bike. I am from India and own a RE 350. Been looking to upgrade and I am getting closer to it. Watching your videos gives an odd satisfaction of doing things I am not doing yet, weird it is. Thanks a lot.
I just stumbled over your channel, and for someone that watches many!! motorcycle channels. Your are great at this! I´m sure youre channel will grow to a BIG community!! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much on the final review. I am planning to get one. At least now I know what to rectify before taking the bike home from the dealership, since the dealership is 245km away from where I live. Salamat!
And I just watched the Chaos Causes video on the MT07 haha. I am very curious how you will articulate your experience with those… shortcomings. You have a very good way with words.
I really like your honest and robust review told entirely from your riding experiences. Keep it up and looking forward for the MT450 contents. I for one never give up dreaming everyday there will be VersysX 400 hahahaha
To be honest I got a bit disappointed when I saw the tail end of your new bike 😂 but im happy for you! Excited to see your future adventures with your new Himalayan! 😊
Accidentally - I have watched your video where you just introduced the Interceptor and have mentioned that you want to make a scrambler out of it. That surprised me a bit (mind you, I am just an armchair biker), but it would appear that it would have taken a lot more work to turn this (relatively heavy) bike into a scrambler. But I 100% agree - thtat torquey engine would be great for a larger Himalayan (minues extra weight)
Hi there, i presume the bash plate problem was to do with the regulator getting too hot? I must admit I didnt know its location till you pointed it out. Seeing the kind of ground you have been riding on i can see how the head bearings would have taken some knocks. Great honest review. 👍
You make superior vids and your English is perfect! That does seem like a lotta problems to me! I've had 3 Hondas and 1 Yamaha (I'm 72 and NO probs except for my '97 Blackbird ( The 1100xx Cbr) after 7 years never even had to adjust the chain! But the reg/rect failed
You're right. I didn't guess. Based on everything you said, I thought it was going to be an older BMW dual sport, such as an F700GS or comparable model.
Too many wonderful memories made on the INT. Too many rides to count. Im gonna miss seeing and hearing that bike on the road. You will be missed, INT650! Off to new beginnings 🎉
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I got mine used with some rust on the headers as it had lived semi-outdoors but never had any additional rust problems beyond that.
I recently sold my interceptor too, same colour. Only cons are the ones you mentioned, specifically the braking, breaking really needs an improvement, also the suspensions. Great motorcycle otherwise. Love the motor. Planning to go for the guerrilla base variant, the other colours are too loud. What would you say about it?
I have a Dominar, a lot of people are complaining about that motorcycle, and I didnt got even one single problem over 21.000 kilometers. Before that, I got an Himalayan 411 for several months, and that one was difficult to cold start, and then stalled during the rides. Never was able to solve those problems. I like the interceptor, but after my bad experience on the himalayan, I am not so sure.
@Ride_XP I have been using it for 3 years and it’s really makes me to enjoy ridding but I had a bitter experience where it got punctured and none of the mechanic was able to help me fixing my puncture problem. When I called Road side assistance from Royal Enfield they charged me heavy if I was stuck some where where my phones won’t get tower signals or some worse situation will really make my trip so worse. May I know pierelle tyres where you got it from ?
You have to regrease Head bearing after every year Brakes failed as you didn't clean pistons or hard braking all the time or never replaced brake fluid I am with stock RR unit even after 05 years, just turn of AHO and install better led that consumes less wattage , it saves a lot of battery
Excellent review Aaron - informative, engaging and thorough. It's the attention to detail and real-life experiences that set you apart from those trendy boring-ass presenters.
Great video! 'Keeping the Interceptor would be for sentimental reasons only'.. and why not? My Interceptor has done 44000km, taken me all over Europe and of course many adventures along the way.. it's about memories together and we have plenty. Times change, four years ago I couldn't afford anything 'better'..now I can BUT how can I desert a friend who's been reliable and trustworthy? I know what would probably happen..pay a lot more for a 'better' bike and it gets a load of expensive problems to fix..maybe waiting months for (expensive) spare part for example. What shall I do? Probably keep her, but good luck with your new stead.
I thought it was a sv650. MT07 is quite close tho. But my guess is youll get the 450MT and I'm quite excited not about the positives but the negatives along the way about its long term reliability because I know your reviews will be honest.
You've come a long way. I remember the videos from when you first bought the bike, I was watching them like what the heck is this dude talking about?! 😂 On to better things! Ride safe.
I also started with a classic bike due to its timeless looks, but having tried a naked's lightness and is more fun to ride due thanks to its agility and more powerful engine compared to a tamed engine on a classic bike despite its higher displacement, I am now head over heels with my KTM Duke 🤣
A long time ago, when I wasn’t as experienced. I actually almost bought a 790 Adventure R at a huge discount because the distributor is letting go of KTM. But frankly I was warned not to have a KTM as my one and only bike, and I also saved a ton of money in the process. Now I can have two bikes instead of one KTM.
Honestly understand your intentions - all good... But MT-07 ? - Couldn't be more sad, you could have gone for APRILIA or KTM... Anyways, my best wishes and more years of joy and happiness ahead for you...
Sadly, KTMs here have a horrible (and not undeserved) reputation especially the 790s, which is too bad since they were selling them for 40% off. Aprilia Tuono 660, awesome bike, not in my budget since I want to own both a road bike and an ADV. I got the MT07 for practically nothing after selling the INT! It's a drama-free, fun, and raw motorcycle. It is, no doubt, technically inferior to those two brands, but I got the suspension sorted and can enjoy it within my limits.
@@Ride_XP - Suspension is most worrisome character in every YAMAHA bike that I rode. But if it's taken care then sure it does makes sense. For me in India, it's fantastic value for money. However, I always wanted to keep the bike native and factory-fresh till my last day with it and in this regard I had tough time with stock suspension. Hope it works for you going forward and look forward to know how's it going with time...
He should have gotten a MT-07 to begin with.. The interceptor was a big mistake. He's probably going to get the CFMoto 450MT or if he is smart, wait for the 800MT-X
Still a number of Interceptor adventures still to be uploaded on the channel! Hope you stay tuned for those. Let me know if you have any other questions about owning an INT below.
1st subscriber to comment hehe himalayan 450
@@jasm361 ;)
Is it tough for a newbie to handle? I have done some long distance on KTMs but I have never owned one. Is it expensive to own?
@@ajithrshet8250 The INT is easy handling on the road but a bit heavy when stopped especially if you’re below my height (5’7” / 169cm), though lowering shocks are available. Cheap to own, just pay attention to keeping it clean, bleeding the brakes, etc. Japanese bikes are more reliable but this isn’t too bad and still great value.
This is one of the clean reviews i have heard so far. Not everything can be explained in pros and cons and decide a bike is good and bad. Its the experience and feel good factor which make you keep it or leave it. Very well put together.
Glad you appreciate it! I agree, owning a bike isn't really like having a check list of pros and cons. The overall effect is greater than the sum of those parts.
You one of the reasons why i started riding after stumbling on your channel.I am now planning on visiting the Philippines after i completing my ride to Sturgis. A road trip to Bantangas would be cool .
I'm grateful to hear that! Hope you're able to make it here.
You articulate your words very good. Very good, and very detailed review. You have a good, experimental knowledge of the RE 650. Really enjoyed the review.
Sir, thank you for such an honest and enthusiastic run down on your experiences on your RE Interceptor 👍. I have just come back to motorcycling after many years, I'm 65 next birthday and have just bought an Interceptor. I love it and, as predominantly a road rider, find it fantastic fun. Good luck with your new bike, ride safe.
Thanks for chiming in! Enjoy your bike!!
Always a pleasure to hear a review from an actual long term owner. Very informative. Thanks.
from someone that had a GT, I think you review has been one of the best (earned a sub from me). Good job on staying humble and honest about the self-inflicted problems. Well done bud! keep it up and good luck on the "new-to-you" MT-07
Congratulations on the new bike. I am from India and own a RE 350. Been looking to upgrade and I am getting closer to it. Watching your videos gives an odd satisfaction of doing things I am not doing yet, weird it is. Thanks a lot.
Appreciate you coming by the channel! Good luck!
I rode 350 classic from Delhi to Sarahan in March. What a bike! 👌
I’m zero knowledge with motorcycles but u made me want to try it and be passionate about it. Thank u for making contents like this ❤
Seeing this channel rose from the ashes with a Himalayan, it's the RE H450 that we will see next here.
🤝
I just stumbled over your channel, and for someone that watches many!! motorcycle channels. Your are great at this! I´m sure youre channel will grow to a BIG community!! Keep up the good work!
@@thomasjonsson2587 thank you, that’s very kind!
@@Ride_XP I saw that Cfmotot is putting out an 800 MT-X what are youre toughts about it?
Awesome review big love from Australia 😊😊😊
Big fan of your channel. Congrats on your new bike. Sad to see the interceptor 650 go.
Great video! I just sold my int650 too. I traded it for 2022 T120 Goldline with 110 miles on the clock🎉😎
Thank you so much on the final review. I am planning to get one. At least now I know what to rectify before taking the bike home from the dealership, since the dealership is 245km away from where I live. Salamat!
And I just watched the Chaos Causes video on the MT07 haha. I am very curious how you will articulate your experience with those… shortcomings. You have a very good way with words.
His R1 was so good
Very well considered and spoken report.
I really like your honest and robust review told entirely from your riding experiences. Keep it up and looking forward for the MT450 contents. I for one never give up dreaming everyday there will be VersysX 400 hahahaha
Hahaha I swear if the Japanese just made a good 400cc adventure bike that can compete with the 450s...
To be honest I got a bit disappointed when I saw the tail end of your new bike 😂 but im happy for you! Excited to see your future adventures with your new Himalayan! 😊
Congratulations for your new wheels. What does it for you, excellent choice. Thanks for your thoughts of your Interceptor.
Accidentally - I have watched your video where you just introduced the Interceptor and have mentioned that you want to make a scrambler out of it. That surprised me a bit (mind you, I am just an armchair biker), but it would appear that it would have taken a lot more work to turn this (relatively heavy) bike into a scrambler. But I 100% agree - thtat torquey engine would be great for a larger Himalayan (minues extra weight)
Nice and clear review
Congrats my man!! What a fabulous update!! And it will be nice to see the CF Moto on your channel going through its paces!
Hi there, i presume the bash plate problem was to do with the regulator getting too hot? I must admit I didnt know its location till you pointed it out. Seeing the kind of ground you have been riding on i can see how the head bearings would have taken some knocks. Great honest review. 👍
@@aladinfox4098 yes exactly! Hot and caked in dirt. Thanks for watching.
You make superior vids and your English is perfect! That does seem like a lotta problems to me! I've had 3 Hondas and 1 Yamaha (I'm 72 and NO probs except for my '97 Blackbird ( The 1100xx Cbr) after 7 years never even had to adjust the chain! But the reg/rect failed
So to me the Int is not trustworthy. Trying to be nice...wanted to use another word, !!!
@@johnharris7353 Part of the reason why I opted to buy a Japanese bike
Great as always ✊🏼🔝💯 thanks for the video.
I just bought a int650, my other bike is a Yamaha R7. Just needed something to put a passenger on. You will like the yamaha.
You're right. I didn't guess. Based on everything you said, I thought it was going to be an older BMW dual sport, such as an F700GS or comparable model.
hope to see more videos on your interceptor and new himalayan
Definitely!
Too many wonderful memories made on the INT. Too many rides to count. Im gonna miss seeing and hearing that bike on the road. You will be missed, INT650!
Off to new beginnings 🎉
Thanks for being the key influence every step of the way! If not for you I’d still be on the Himmy 411 🥹 and ofc for all the great rides!
You had quite a lot of problems with the Interceptor. I appreciate your honest opinion. What can you say about rust? Thanks a lot.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I got mine used with some rust on the headers as it had lived semi-outdoors but never had any additional rust problems beyond that.
@@Ride_XP I get it. Thanks a lot.
I recently sold my interceptor too, same colour. Only cons are the ones you mentioned, specifically the braking, breaking really needs an improvement, also the suspensions. Great motorcycle otherwise. Love the motor.
Planning to go for the guerrilla base variant, the other colours are too loud. What would you say about it?
I have a Dominar, a lot of people are complaining about that motorcycle, and I didnt got even one single problem over 21.000 kilometers. Before that, I got an Himalayan 411 for several months, and that one was difficult to cold start, and then stalled during the rides. Never was able to solve those problems. I like the interceptor, but after my bad experience on the himalayan, I am not so sure.
@Ride_XP I have been using it for 3 years and it’s really makes me to enjoy ridding but I had a bitter experience where it got punctured and none of the mechanic was able to help me fixing my puncture problem. When I called Road side assistance from Royal Enfield they charged me heavy if I was stuck some where where my phones won’t get tower signals or some worse situation will really make my trip so worse. May I know pierelle tyres where you got it from ?
You have to regrease Head bearing after every year
Brakes failed as you didn't clean pistons or hard braking all the time or never replaced brake fluid
I am with stock RR unit even after 05 years, just turn of AHO and install better led that consumes less wattage , it saves a lot of battery
Excellent review Aaron - informative, engaging and thorough. It's the attention to detail and real-life experiences that set you apart from those trendy boring-ass presenters.
Good review pare
Great video! 'Keeping the Interceptor would be for sentimental reasons only'.. and why not? My Interceptor has done 44000km, taken me all over Europe and of course many adventures along the way.. it's about memories together and we have plenty. Times change, four years ago I couldn't afford anything 'better'..now I can BUT how can I desert a friend who's been reliable and trustworthy? I know what would probably happen..pay a lot more for a 'better' bike and it gets a load of expensive problems to fix..maybe waiting months for (expensive) spare part for example. What shall I do? Probably keep her, but good luck with your new stead.
There is certainly a universe where I still have my Interceptor, 40,000km later! I rode it one last time yesterday and absolutely loved it.
planning to keep my forever :D
I thought it was a sv650. MT07 is quite close tho. But my guess is youll get the 450MT and I'm quite excited not about the positives but the negatives along the way about its long term reliability because I know your reviews will be honest.
Im thinking of buying it
What are your thoughts on Bear 650. To me it seems like a better Interceptor but not an offroader.
Yeah exactly. A more versatile, even better-looking Interceptor, but far from the capability of an ADV. Still a bike I'd love to have.
You've come a long way. I remember the videos from when you first bought the bike, I was watching them like what the heck is this dude talking about?! 😂 On to better things! Ride safe.
@@YouMotorcycle hahaha lots of XP gained since then! Thanks for watching since then 😄
You should definitely add Nepal on your bucket list.
@@soldmyworld for sure
There's a high pitched droning sound in the background throughout your whole video
I also started with a classic bike due to its timeless looks, but having tried a naked's lightness and is more fun to ride due thanks to its agility and more powerful engine compared to a tamed engine on a classic bike despite its higher displacement, I am now head over heels with my KTM Duke 🤣
@@KopiMoto hahaha yes, same experience :P Every time I ride my MT-07 it’s all smiles and laughter!
🎉
10:14 same problem in my classic reborn 350
Definitely gonna miss your Interceptor. And yes! We didnt guess it right. Despite pausing for so long hahaha
Hahaha plot twist, right? But looking forward to editing and sharing some of the last adventures I had on the INT. :)
Did royal enfield already fixed those issues on the current model? Yours is a 2019 if I’m not mistaken?
Hello sir 😊 When you had your wheels converted to tubeless, meron ba syang air leaks?
Wala naman. Same lang as usual tire ang gradual loss ng pressure.
Why not a TRACER 7 GT ?
Aronon you mean I was using RE 1996 model now I bought RE 411 that I not support to use it 😢
Sir does higher cc bikes consume more petrol compare to lower cc bike's
@@A_u_g_u_s_t26 Not necessarily
The only decent sounding parallel twins are 360 degree crank ones ...
what side mirrors are you using? been looking for a good scrambler side mirrors
@@icesun0848 doubletake scrambler mirrors!
I don't know if it's just a Mandela effect, but I remember that you've mentioned on a past video that you have a MT07.
You are correct-I mentioned it very briefly and indirectly.
@@Ride_XP Thank you for confirming that I'm not crazy.
You'll be missed Int!
also same with cfmoto engine since they had a partnership with yamaha
What's the next bike.?
Hey...what are these silencers that you are running?
IXG! It’s a local provider.
Where is the interceptor seat from?
Custom made by a local shop!
I think Himalayan 450?
in the end practicality wins.
i am 5'6" could i buy it for touring ? and what is ur height?
I’m almost 5’7”. Definitely! There’s lowering shocks for it too, or you can get the seat shaved if you find it a bit tall.
Did you try a ktm duke 790?
A long time ago, when I wasn’t as experienced. I actually almost bought a 790 Adventure R at a huge discount because the distributor is letting go of KTM. But frankly I was warned not to have a KTM as my one and only bike, and I also saved a ton of money in the process. Now I can have two bikes instead of one KTM.
What happened to your left leg bro? Please take care.
@@ganeshtanpure9475 thanks brother. It was an unfortunate incident while loading my CRF150L onto a carrier hahaha
Most of the problems are self inflicted cause not really designed to take off road
still a lovely bike :)
Honestly understand your intentions - all good...
But MT-07 ? - Couldn't be more sad, you could have gone for APRILIA or KTM...
Anyways, my best wishes and more years of joy and happiness ahead for you...
Sadly, KTMs here have a horrible (and not undeserved) reputation especially the 790s, which is too bad since they were selling them for 40% off. Aprilia Tuono 660, awesome bike, not in my budget since I want to own both a road bike and an ADV. I got the MT07 for practically nothing after selling the INT! It's a drama-free, fun, and raw motorcycle. It is, no doubt, technically inferior to those two brands, but I got the suspension sorted and can enjoy it within my limits.
@@Ride_XP - Suspension is most worrisome character in every YAMAHA bike that I rode. But if it's taken care then sure it does makes sense.
For me in India, it's fantastic value for money. However, I always wanted to keep the bike native and factory-fresh till my last day with it and in this regard I had tough time with stock suspension.
Hope it works for you going forward and look forward to know how's it going with time...
Воды больше чем в озере Байкал. Удачи в поиске. )
Life is to short to ride just one bike.
Balik lupa na dali! Haha..Anyare sa shin mo brother?
Didn't you sold your Himalayan ? Or was it someone else ? 🤔
@@vivekpluch that was me! 2 years ago!
@@Ride_XP I remember now, wild that 2 years feels like a moment ago.
2 Motos, Very good!
Haha very good indeed!
He should have gotten a MT-07 to begin with.. The interceptor was a big mistake. He's probably going to get the CFMoto 450MT or if he is smart, wait for the 800MT-X
My guess was SV650
Not a bad guess!
Dam my Intercepter screwed me big time 😢
Not a fan of MT07. I am guessing you'll still buy a Hima450
CFMOTO450MT best choice
You unintentionally made a Bear 650 before RE LMAO
LOL exactly. The Bear 650 is absolutely the perfect version of the bike I wanted.
@@Ride_XP will look forward to that video then lol
Your Height
This bike doesn't like dirt one little bit.
Not at all.
Everyone selling these pieces of crap, they go used for as low as 2k, seems the fade died away.
wrong bike for an off-road activity to begin with.
an mt07 ? its wheelie time
@@reiayanami6946 yeah babyyyy
I guess youre gonna take hima
😎
Your take on upcoming RE scrambler 650 ?
Buy Gurellia 450 roadster
15:11 bye Felicia…