I bought my GT 650 in June and turned 27 in July. They got their target audience right.

Now I'm a bit of a MV Agusta, Brutale / Aprilia RSV kinda guy but I think from the reviews, these are two cracking little honest bikes.. Fair amount of poke, lots of character, not a whole lot of complication, decent warranty and a decent price. For a daily bike for town, country lanes etc, I think you could do a lot worse.. Top work Royal Enfield.

Correction - continental GT is available also in dual seat variant.

What the hell is a 'Beach Cruiser?' The Interceptor looks like a new Bonneville or W650 or any British 650 twin of the 60s or 70s. Great bike a bargain, if its £5,500 I'll have one. Nice review, thanks.

Driven both; 1. Interceptor - Perfect for long rides, more practical option, costs less that GT. 2. GT - Love at first sight, so nothing else matters. Booked mine(Mr.Clean), hope to be riding it in couple of months.

Half the fun of owning one of these Indian Enfields is in buying it cheap to start with and then upgrading various parts with trick components from places like Hitchcocks. You get to know the bike inside and out and feel real pride of ownership.Very much like in the 60s or 70s on which the bikes are styled.However if you're the type who needs the dealer to adjust your chain,or consider an oxidised bolt as poor build quality,then probably better just to follow the crowd and get an M.T 07.

Like the look of these, especially the Interceptor.

Your tone was very soothing and calm, I know for some it might not be appealing, but it's different strokes for different folks.

Continental GT looks like a fun ride...

I'm thinking that I really want one of these Interceptors. This sounds like exactly the bike I've been looking and waiting for. A 3 year warranty sounds pretty skookum. I'm not likely going to be doing any canyon carving so I don't think I would even need to upgrade the suspension. Throw a bug screen on the bars and I'm a happy camper! {Now I need to find the nearest RE dealer!}

Looks amazing - really interested in these, especially the Interceptor! That is a lot of motorcycle for the price (and that sound!)...this will be the first stand I head to at MCL 2018!

I hope you're right! Can't wait to have a go on one of these - nice vid, thanks for posting......

Thanks for letting us hear the dang exhaust note! Kudos on the lack of music too! Enjoyed the review. 🏁 Think I’ll pick one up. It’ll look great next to my RE Classic 500 and Triumph Scrambler.

Great review on the RE’s 650. My first motorcycle was a 1972 Yamaha XS650. I always missed that bike, only had a kick starter, no electric start in those days. Tach and Speedo with trip meter. That’s all you really need on a bike, keeps it honest and makes you a better rider. The Royal Enfield Interceptor brings me back to those bygone days. I’m really thrilled to see that and I can possibly see one in my garage. One thing I did notice on both of your test bikes is that the front forks are raised above the top of the triple tree clamps. I’ve done this on many of my bikes to lower the seat height slightly, as I have a short inseam. I wonder why RE has done this.. Looking forward to any long term reviews on these. Cheers

Very insightful and thorough review, thank you

Could do with a few less "really reallies" BUT, really really good review, informed, informative and clear. And, NO MUSIC, HOORAY!!!! Seems like a good bike.

Good work guys, really upped your game :)

enjoyed your review, appreciated your even tone. thanks. maybe one in my future.

Great looking roads and equally good bikes. I’d imagine this will brings waves of new riders into motorcycling and into the brand .

I love the look of these things... Just waiting for a test ride on one now...

Thanks for making this great review video

I love the ride Royal Enfield gave the media.. Roads I've ridden on for years. How I miss my California weather and roads out here in Manhattan! Hope you had a nice meal at Alice's! I thought for certain I was going to get a T120 Bonneville. But the price has always put me off a bit. It's worth it for what you get. But it's still a good deal of money. I was also thinking of getting a 70's Honda CB750... But old and used bikes. Even restored can be a hassle. Then, I just found the reviews for this bike a few days ago. Wow! I love the simplicity and styling of the Interceptor. The Red/Black version is gorgeous. I wish the amount of torque available at low-end was mentioned as often as 'lack of power' was. Other journalist have mentioned how it pulls hard all the way up to redline... I've never owned a bike with more than 40hp and it's plenty for everyday unless the bike is extra-heavy. Okay, so someone could pull away from me going uphill. Fine, I'll eventually catch and pass them going down a curvy bit.. :-P At $5800, I think it's a fantastic deal. I would see myself potentially upgrading the suspension, handlebars and some protector-bits. Maybe $700 more. Still a bargain and I'd have a fantastic ride. Perfect for riding around NYC and some nice road-trips. I think they need to vastly increase their dealerships to increase sales significantly. The closest one from NYC is a 2.5-hour drive away! I mean, we have 8 million people in NYC alone. But maybe that will make the bike more special. People who really want one will have to make that journey... More exclusivity. Good job Royal Enfield! Can't wait for a test ride in the Spring!

Will be a double-bargain by the time they're on the used market, too. I'd certainly consider 1. + Simplicity very welcome for the home-mechanic

First review I've read or watched on YT that described the original Interceptor. Right on! +1

I bet these bikes will make an easy 10 more hp easily. The engines seem to be limited for regulations for new motorcycle licenses in some countries.

That's a Good Review......Thanks I've ordered one for delivery January 2021 Glitter and Dust Interceptor

Wow. So glad I came across this video. Was looking for something like this , but the ones from Triumph, Yamaha and Honda were disgustingly overpriced.

So 2 years later enjoyed review And just ordered Glitter and Dust pick up January 2021

Kudos to Mr. Gibbons for nailing it in terms of providing us with the genuine ''rider's'' perspective! :)

Nice review! It looks like a time machine from where I sit. I survived the 60's and remember the oil leaks, mystery clutches and Points and timing, Lucas electrics. I always cursed my self for not buying one of the Kawasaki 650 twins but it looks like I'm going to get a second chance to choose my interceptor time machine. Whoo hoo I'm sure the aftermarket will provide what I need. This bike is just right for the current times. Let's make things simple again, Nobody talks about the expected MPG from this puppy :-)

iam 28 and i love the continental

About the same as my old 1974 Norton 850 Commando MkII that I rode on those same roads between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz. Maybe my Norton had a few more horsepower but it only had 4 gears. Lots of fun. Def did the ton and then some. 45 years later we get a bike that handles worse, has 2 more gears, probably leaks less oil, has much better brakes and hopefully is more reliable.

I'm still having problem in finding a worse review of twins than this one

A really really good review

That was an excellent review. Your experience with heating if any?? Does the engine seem to be heating a slight more than desired?

I hope Enfield bring out a classic 500/Bullet with the 650cc twin in it !

what the custom exhaust? what would you reccomend to do about the suspension when riding bumpy roads?

I hope you know the shockers are adjustable?

Came out in UK at £5,299, £5499 on the road so pretty accurate estimate, hell of a lot of bike for so little money, it's 3,000 less than the cheapest Triumph and looks a little better to me, spend £500-1,000 on better suspension, lighter exhausts , maybe a remap or ecu upgrade and you've got a hell of a bike. People have started to get 20,000-30,000 miles on them now and the reliability seems excellent .There are very few complaints around after the initial batch had a minor rust problem inside the rear of the exhaust, subsequently corrected, and the height remap which only affected bikes going above 16,500 ft.

No issue with the fuel indicator on my 2020 Gt , over all I love this bike , does what it supposed too, lots of torque , sounds great looks great . Mods 150 rear tire , end bar mirrors S&S exhaust, looking for a proper cafe faring , if anyone can advise me as to where to get one please let me know. I’m in the states

Is a cool bike, and for the price, excellent. 👍🏼

God dammit! I love my Bullet Classic 500 and they go and tempt me with the 650 Interceptor!! Mind you, if I had the money I would put in an order for a Musket V-Twin with girder forks etc. REALLY vintage looking :-)

I know these dont exactly have much power, but my got they are pretty, I can't help but want one!

Seems like a real bargain. Seriously considering the Interceptor.

Nice intelligent review.

I noticed you mentioning the use of the back brake, presumably into and out of some tight corners. Can l ask you whether the rear brake ever faded toward the end of your test ride? Thanks. Could l also ask how tall you are and weight please. Not only did the CEO of RE let you hear his SandS exhaust cans, but also let you see his boots.

Does it have clutch chain System just like classic -350 or direct gear system..?

Funny how almost everything MCN has ever tested over the year is fantastic

Can you mount your camera so you're not seeing the handle bars all the time? Enjoyed your video nonetheless.

It’s weird how they have reversed the bottom end of the engine. On the originals the timing side was on the right and the drive side on the left. There must be a reason but it looks odd to me.

U will get long single seat where u can accommodate pillion as well as standard this seat is in extra assesories u will have pay extra for it

The seats are interchangeable between the two bikes so the interceptor seat can be had on the GT. At least that is the case in India

Great review it helped me a lot in deciding if this was going to be the bike for me. Just one small thing : could you work on eliminating/ lowering the frequency of your use of the words “really really” , “really” and “sort of” from your reviews . It really really sort of distracted me from the important stuff which was spot on .

Would you recommend one as a first bike? I've been looking at getting my license and these really caught my eye because their North American headquarters are in my city.

Pillion seats are available in continental gt, if you want two seats.

Can you please review the fit and finish quality in details, like how is the welding of the chassis? or Brake wires or other electrical wires are coming out of bike? Will there be difference in the paint job quality for a a US or Indian market? Quality of switch gear and Engine and oil seals. How are the hinges and bolts? I think many people would like to know the details of quality of each item. After all RE is known for substandard quality. One of the reason why their bikes are cheap is because of really bad quality inspections and standards.

I really want a interceptor

I'm 30 and would love one of these two bikes. The continental is my fav in looks, but the single seat is a little off putting, need to look into them both more but I do think in 2019 I'll be making an enfield purchase

Nice bike! Now to wait for the BSA’s . Then we shall have some excellent choices.

At that price should sell loads.

You were spot on with the price £5500

The quality which is given by RE in Europe in better than what they give in India. Let's see this product.... How it turns out to be in India....

What make of open face crash helmet is that?

RE should come out with some serious factory bolt-on accessories for the both 650s

I want one. My 1300 pan is ridiculous and overcomplicated.

sheez !! all that rear brake, mate how come you don;t end up on your arse all the time, I dunno, but when I talk /watch younger riders ( I am a fossil born in the fifties) they seem shy of using the front brake,is it the way riding in taught nowadays, or is it the prevalence of ABS/Traction control that allows folk to get away with this. In the Jurassic period, we were told 75/25% front to rear to stop us ending up sliding up the street on our backsides, OK I know ,bikes and tyres and suspension are all much improved nowadays. Back to the new RE bikes, I know I am biased,but I really like the look and sound of them, simple clocks, minimal electronics and modes etc etc,2 wheels a seat and an engine. The "low" power wouldn't phase me, as most of the bikes today have waaaay more power than they can ever reasonably/legally use on the UK roads. And learning which gear/power works out on the road and it's curves and varying topography ,for me, is all part of the fun of getting to "know" your bike, and a more engaging experience altogether. Oh well, that's my tuppence worth anyway :)

Some say : The Stig rides the Continental GT

Damn that tone 😔 Almost fell asleep...

Needed 10 more bhp. That would be awesome 👏🏻

I like the look of the bike so far, I was interested to see it since I first heard about it about a year ago. Unfortunately, I got sick of all the talking and skipped the last 7 minutes. More bike sound would have been good, and what about some specs?

I am an Indian and I use both breaks simultaneously. But yes, here some people are just afraid to press the front break lever, can't say why though.

The guy with the Simpson helmet, why is he riding hunched over instead of sitting upright?

So the stig switch to bikes

Firstly, what a splendid machine, a much welcome addition to the market. Secondly, the original 692cc Interceptor was a road bike, 'dessert sleds' being a US fashion for converting british parallel twins for desert racing. Thirdly, what on earth is a 'beach cruiser' ?

As I’ve said on other videos, if you are in the market for a retro that is as close to the source as you can get without buying and old bike, this could be for you. (I own a 1954 BSA B31, btw). The Interceptor looks great in the orange, sounds great too, but it’s up against tough competition from Triumph with the Street Twin (I’ve owned one as well). The Triumph maybe more costly, but it has more power, much more torque made lower down, has similar looks and is possibly (read probably) better made. The telling will be in its cost In the uk - £6000 has been bandied about, which on the surface sounds reasonable, but it should be cheaper. They sell them in India for £2800...........

nice

I was told by Cooper they would be near £ 7k which I think is a bit steep

Nice review! What gloves are you wearing?

It is what it is I should imagine the resale value will drop quite a lot considering.

It's such a shame the quality/reliability of these things is so bad. They look absolutely spot on.

RE is notorious for its vibration especially at 80kmh. What about it on this Continental? Is the counter balancer working?

0:08 Sunny California 😏 Are you sure!!!??

Hey, i like your helmet it looks cool , i stay in india and where can i buy that i mean any online site if you can please let me know.Thanks

How do you think the Interceptor would be for a tall (1.90m +) rider?

DRINKING GAME: " Take a drink every time he says "really".....

There should be no complaints on tweaking the factory spring/damping with some after-market bits given the bargain entry price. A few hundred $'s and it could be custom tailored to each persons riding style. They'll sell millions of these! It's crying out to be used as a one make modern classic race series base. I WANT ONE!

In India it’s priced at INR 250k equivalent to 3500 USD

Hello cool people , please tell if this oh so sexy gt650 bike is as agressive in riding position as ktm rc390 ??

360 deg view?

I thought the bike was surprisingly good. My criticisms would be that the rev limiter kicks in so early. It's like you've got to be right up near the red line to get at the power. Why not let it run for another thousand rpm or so? Also, you can't see much in the shiny bottle tops they call mirrors. And the seat feels like a piece of folded sponge.

Sooo; no pillion, no night riding, no wet weather? Not really much of a road test is it?

Wait, you don’t need to use the clutch??

Do these spoke wheels use inner tubes or are the tires radials? There is no excuse for today's street going bikes to use inner tubes, even if they need spoked wheels to stay retro. Thanks for the detailed review, I like these bikes and hope Royal Enfield does well with them.

3 years warranty and unlimited mileage!!! That's a lot better than my country RE offering.

Confused btw 2k19 yamaha r3 and this beast(continental gt)

Continental gt has good HP but increase top speed power up to 190km and that is not adequate which has been given

How much for the USA market? I don't care if they call me a hipster this one or kawasaki w800 2019 look very beautiful bikes nicer than a Harley 👍

Less talk and more ENGINE SOUND!

I would not say the interceptor has a really long stroke engine. Its similar to mt07 and such bikes. Bonneville t100 has a lot longer stroke, and kawasaki w650 a really long one, 11mm more than the bore

You are spot on the which brakes Indians use. Wonder how you about know that.