Royal Enfield Interceptor in 2022 - Is it still a good choice

**Note.... in this already has braided brake lines, in video I say I would upgrade to them. 🤙🤙

Thank you!!!! Planning on getting motorcycling sometime soon and this looks like the baby I'll be going for as a first LAMS bike! As something I'll be able to hold onto, modify and love for years to come, it looks juuust perfect. 🔥

Not enough information you keep advising how cheap it is but NEVER provide the cost, also you should provide service intervals and costs, as I believe the valves must be checked every 10k and is mandatory every 12 months regardless off kilometres, no a fuel range provided and I'm not sure how you can CUSTOMISE an inceptor into a scrambler without DOING TOO MUCH , it would likely be cost prohibitive, you mentioned tyres change plus raised suspension but not changing the 2 low hanging chrome exhaust downpipes would be asking for disaster and way too cost prohibitive.

This is the bike that makes me finally get a motorcycle license.

Negatives are they're heavy and suspension is pretty ordinary.

I think Enfields make sense 2nd hand but not new, at the best part of £7000 a potential buyer would be far better off getting a much higher quality 2nd hand Triumph Street twin which at a couple of years old with a couple of thousand miles on the clock can be had for that price, but if you’re not bothered about your bike being top quality then ok get an Enfield but go 2nd hand and get one for less than £4000.

If any company would give me a bike like this for 2 weeks, I would say just aaaaall the best best nice things about it too. By the way it is one of my dream bike even if it's not that good as you say. 😊 All the best
Keep riding 👍

I sold my Triumph Rocket 111 2300cc Cruiser to finance my Interceptor MK2. The best purchase decision I ever made. The Rocket only ever made sense on Motorways and fast dual carriageways where as the Interceptor is tremendously capable and fun for every road I ride on. I also used to worry about prospective high bills should anything go wrong engine wise on the Rocket. The interceptor is so simple to maintain that I will be maintaining this bike myself into my old age. Simply brilliant.

I bought one! Only changes will be 1" bar risers and a windscreen.

Great video thanks for sharing 👍

looking at crossing the world by bike, look at 500x, but at 70yrs old, to big and heavy once all the gear is on, then a Himalayan, would do it, but abit of motorway in Europe, then a RE Contenital l Gt 650, and thanks for your comment re sore wrists and uncomfortable on long ride, so then the Interceptor, which if I can get some hard cases on the back, might be the go,,,,

Great spill on the bike, told us everything we needed to know, big thumbs up.

nice video, for which group of people is this bike intended? live in NL, is not a big city here like London, but there is a lot of highway here

The truth is if you take your Royal Enfield out in the UK winter, it will corrode at every point on the poor-quality bike, I should know because I bought one last September, its 6 months old and a complete rust bucket, and every nut and bolt, or galvanised part is corroding, don't buy one is my advice, the dealer will throw you under a bus if you try and tell them about this.

Good review 👌👍🥳
Planning to buy allow wheel version.

Thank you. Nice review. But, if you are going to mention price, please at least give a 'round about' figure to drive away. Thumbs up!

So...what is your 1st bike then

I own the exact same color .. I love it so much.. ♥♥♥

Perfect for off road .

Really thorough review, thank you. I have a Himalayan and absolutely love the styling, but there's no getting around the fact it's underpowered. Interceptor looks to be the solution for me 🙂

Das Einzige was nicht klassisch ist, ist der Druckausgleichbehälter am Stoßdämpfer! Ansonsten bin ich sehr zufrieden mit der Interceptor. Könnte bisschen höher sein, bei 1.80m Körpergröße wegen dem Beinwinkel...

You didn't give the wet weight. when the gas tank is filled it's over 450lbs. That is a substantial weight for a new rider,

I have the same color 😍

Who would track this bike????

I spotted a Beeline on the bars.....absolutely nothing to do with the bike

Just subbed your channel. Very professional presentation. Your a natural! Thanks for your input. I’m torn between a classic 350 and the interceptor.

I'm a yank but i don't hold anything against an Aussie Bloke especially one who has the same "hairstyle" as mine. One thing you missed as far as negatives is one that most concerns me. It is the maintenance schedule that Royal Enfield has on its bikes to maintain the 3 year warranty. The valve adjustment intervals on this bike are excessive. What is the matter with this engine that it needs this to be checked so often. Especially at 300 miles. I think I might be able to do this on my own but would that negate the warranty?
The prices that the shops are charging can be excessive and in no time could eat away at the "bargain price" of the initial bike purchase.

Loved the look of the Continental. Jumped on one in the showroom and realised 57 is not the new 25. I do like the interceptor as well. RE is producing good looking products imo

I actually looked up the price of one of these to a Harley-Davidson Sportster and the sportster, for a previously owned model is about $10,000 more than a brand new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, which was priced at $4000

THANK YOU.
GREAT video.
Two questions Please. WHAT do you mean by upgrading the ''air intake''? Do you mean something like replacing the air filter with the K n N air filter??
And WHAT brand of pipes/mufflers would you recommend please?

Thank You Very Much sir.

Regards.

I plan to buy a new bike in the spring, and I've looked at everything in the naked or sport touring category in the 650 to 850 range; MT07/09, Triumph Tiger Sport, CBR650, 700CL/X, SV650, even up to the Tracer 9. Then one day the INT650 came into my scope and honestly I love the looks and the simplicity. Almost certain at this point it's going to be my choice even though I have the budget for a more expensive bike.

what theres places you can't lane filter- whats the point of riding a moto and not just using the pushie and catching trains.

Royald enfield had buy you to give good review 😏🤣

Old bike, ugly...and i think not very easy to ride...

good filming. Iagree with the points

I'm 63. I would buy an Interceptor 650 right now, IF it had tubeless tires. I gave up on tube type tires a LONG time ago. I have been stranded over and over by them, paid thousands of $$$ in towing bills because of them, and almost been killed by them a couple of times. No more tube type tires for me ever again.

What are good tires in aus for this bike ?

Debating an iron 883 and this bike, and prices on the Harley sportsters have gone up, I’m honestly really lean towards the royal enfield

3600 miles on, still love it. Only issue, as with the Himalayan I had, I get rear brake screaching at times. Wish they'd just come with better pads like EBC. Local dealer raped me on first 300 mile service too. I could have checked/ adjusted valve clearance and changed oil myself but was concerned about warranty. I guess it's not the dealer's fault though, that's what RE "requires".

Knockout - I want one !!!

I’ve had my classic 350 RE in halcyon grey for about 3 months and absolutely love it and am considering the Continental GT if I can sell my V Strom

It reminds me of Honda CB 750-4 K2 which is awesome!

Wow super

It’s not so much tires as it is the suspension. That makes a world of a difference too

is it a problem motorcycle? hear a lot complains about wobbling..

Thoughtful/great review. Thank you.

Yep RE have hit the sweet spot now with a Range of lower capacity Bikes that are Reliable, Stylish, Value for money, and Fun to Ride,
I believe they will sell them in spades because there is something for everyone, 👍👍👍
As long as they keep it Simple and value for money & look after their Customers I wish them all the luck in the world,
When I down size I will be looking at A RE 😉

This is not gt interceptor

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would you do a review on Braaap Cruise 400cc ?