Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Continental GT

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Continental GT - 2 classic bikers review

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In this video we compare and contrast the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 against the Continental GT motorcycles. We had these bikes on loan from Royal Enfield for just over a month so had enough time to get used to them and produce a good honest review.
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@philreadman1412 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my interceptor for 2 years now and absolutely love it, the only problem I have is the amount of interest the bike gets people just love them even none rider's and really like to talk about it so if you're in a hurry it's probably not the bike for you.

@tonycat721 2 жыл бұрын

So you don't want the attraction ? lol..... its a beautiful bike....

@percentbigfoot 2 жыл бұрын

I hope RE won't address that complaint haha.

@harisewak1 Жыл бұрын

😂

@ndronikusri1992 Жыл бұрын

Lol who? 40 yr old uncles?

@TheNaaaaag Жыл бұрын

colour?

@adediver 2 жыл бұрын

Agree completely, I'm 72 and have done 12k miles on my Interceptor which will be due its first MOT later this year. Fitted TEC exhaust, adjustable levers, replacement air filter with larger inlet. Suits me fine.

@anthonyintrieri3329 Жыл бұрын

I'm 62 and i was worried about how my wrist would hold up with the "lean forward " position of the GT. I'm a bowler and i use a "wrist rocket" which has curved metal supports in it to support the wrist and help hook the ball. I figured " what the hell" and wore them for a long ride . Turns out they worked great .😎

@BlackdogADV Жыл бұрын

I’m 74 and have been riding my BMW 1200GS and Husqvarna 701. I think I’m ready for the Interceptor as the low seat height and easy maintenance sound appealing.

@mikelight 2 жыл бұрын

I recently passed my test in my late 30s on a Yammaha MT-07. After passing I went straight out and put my deposit on an Interceptor. I ride it to work every day and nothing about it is disappointing. I really do love it. For my first bike everything about it is simple and straightforward. It looks like a bike. It sounds like a bike. It has bags more character and soul than the yamaha. I've chucked a couple of oxford heritage panniers over the seat and it's perfect for everyday riding. I serviced it myself for the first 300 mile break in service because its so straightforward.

@glenminnick3724 2 жыл бұрын

Right on my man! Iv'e been riding 52 years and love the new classic bikes, old school bikes have a different feel and now are reliable ! I ride modern bikes but still love the old stuff, enjoy your motorcycle journey!!

@kwakkers68 11 ай бұрын

One of the things I loath about some modern bikes - the complexity. Well done on doing your own work, the more you do, the more you'll learn

@jamesfairmind2247 Жыл бұрын

The important thing to remember about both these bikes is that the header pipes have a lot of restrictive sound deadening in them so if you want to make them go properly, don't just replace the cans, replace the lot. BS of Italy make a complete system at a reasonable price which looks fantastic and saves a ton of weight.

@sscbkr48 10 ай бұрын

I was about to order the tec 2 into 1 system, so not caring about the stock cans I decided to drill a 15mm hole front and back. Sounds fantastic! 😆

@charlesemerson6763 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Continental GT which I've owned for about a year. First off I changed the mufflers to SMW mufflers, these were supplied by RE. Chrome finish on these Indian made mufflers was excellent and the sound is great. I replaced the standard levers with short adjustable ones, fitted the air deletion kit, fitted the center stand and that was a lot of fun, booster plug, fly screen with the embellisher, new bar end mirrors with new bar ends, paddock stand bobbins, and LED blinkers, also have the single seat with hump. My bike being a 2020 model has the alloy rims which I prefer to the black ones. They kind of remind of Borrani alloy rims from the seventies. All the parts apart from the mufflers were purchased through Hitchcocks and service to Australia, even during the worst of the pandemic was excellent and everything fitted exactly like it said on the box. Overall I love my GT. It's not the quickest but it certainly gets the looks when you pull into a service station, even from the boys in blue.

@veritasvincit2745 Жыл бұрын

Is fitting a centre stand on the Continental a ball ache? I've had mine a fortnight and like the idea of putting a centre stand on it but if it's going to be a faff then I can live without it.

@lenonmelricdsouza9037 2 жыл бұрын

I say this is the best comprehensive review of all! None of the other reviews go so deep into the daily usage and the road presence part as this video! Really enjoyed the content and effort put in the video. Also, this made my decision a final one to choose my bike! Thank you!

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lenon, thank you for your nice comments, our team will appreciate your kind words. @classicbikeman

@eddielopez7272 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best Review that I ever seen. Not like Yamie noob or chase on two wheels etc etc. that sometimes they don't know what are they talking about. Maybe when they have at least 35 plus years of experience as a motorcycle Rider their reviews will be better. I have 42 plus years of experience and I'm know when I see a good motorcycle review.

@diksh777 Жыл бұрын

Royal Enfield pride of India 🇮🇳❤️ for us RE not just a bike it's an emotion for all of Indian ❤️

@lisaw150 Жыл бұрын

I totally get that. They're the most beautiful bikes available at the moment 😍 I've had my eyes on an Interceptor for a year now, I'll have to pull the trigger soon haha

@Itachi_Uchia1 Жыл бұрын

@@lisaw150 me too collecting some money to get one Enfield not sure which 1 yet

@scottgarrison9483 Жыл бұрын

It's a BRITISH vibe, gotta love it

@Itachi_Uchia1 Жыл бұрын

@@scottgarrison9483 the Royal Enfield of today is faar from British 🤢. We love our 350 classics cause they have been an go to bike of our Indian Army for years, thats the image of RE to us Chad Indian Army mens bike, no one in India even pictures British 🤢 when thinking of RE

@scottgarrison9483 Жыл бұрын

@@Itachi_Uchia1 I'm sorry you feel that way... The fuckin bike is British influenced then a MF

@nocigar7730 Жыл бұрын

This past summer I bought the 2022 650 INT in the sunset strip variation. After 2K miles and I couldn't be more pleased. Cheers from Phoenix AZ - Great review!

@taylodl Жыл бұрын

Best review of any bike I've ever seen! Even down to the details of doing an oil change and valve adjustment! I was already pretty set on the Interceptor, now I'm sold! I'm pulling the trigger next Spring!

@ronoldcross8189 2 жыл бұрын

I am hour dad's age. I found the RE Int to be comfortable.I felt at home on the bike. It is reasonably priced and just a joy to ride. Your analysts is good, accurate.

@paulnunn1039 2 жыл бұрын

Had my 650GT for 3 years now, just had it's first MOT and sailed through, no issues at all. 6500 miles covered now and not a blemish anywhere. I like to keep Autosol in business.! I did junk the silencers for a nice TEC 2-1 system, saves a lot of weight and feels more nimble now.

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Nice feedback Paul, thanks for saying :)

@prajwalnagpure1684 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get any wrist pain or lower back pain ????

@paulnunn1039 2 жыл бұрын

@@prajwalnagpure1684 Why would I ??, No back problems at all.

@bsimpson6204 2 жыл бұрын

To improve handling, just change the rear shocks to Hagon's. I have fitted the YSS front fork kit but wouldn't bother again, the improvment is at the back. Mine is a delight to ride, rock solid on the road, standard tyres perfect.

@GraemeRobinson 2 жыл бұрын

I have ridden one of these for a few weeks - agree its a very sweet machine and the smoothness of the twin is something else. I want to get one when circumstances permit.

@chrisgraham5186 2 жыл бұрын

I was interested to hear the comparison to the A65 BSA… When I test rode the Interceptor over 3 years ago, it took me right back to the old ’64 A65 I had in my youth. It had the responsive feel, and taut handling of that pre-OIF Beezer, but without the crap brakes, temperamental kickstarting, and vibration (not to mention the Joe Lucas and Wipac 60's electrics). 3 years on, my RE 650 still enchants me… yes, the bike sold itself on that test ride… I took it to my brother's place in SW France for a month (pre-covid) where it was the perfect bike for those brilliant Languedoc roads. It was able to sit happily at the French 130kph autoroute limit for as long as required, with an engine flexible enough to get away with the wrong gear on a mountain hairpin, and a chassis that got me out of trouble when braking got left a 'bit late' when chasing my brother's ’06 Thruxton on roads he knows too damn well. Mines gloss black, with the 'natural' anodised alloy rims… I love the red and chrome option on the latest bikes, mimicking the last of the UK Interceptors, but not those black rims, which look out of place.

@frederickwoods5943 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree on the black rims; Yuk.

@eldritchshiner 2 жыл бұрын

I love my INT650 Sunset Strip! I've had it a month, and already have S&S exhausts (awesome), super fine Renthal gold Ultalow bars, short levers, and bar end mirrors. A bug screen is on the way from Dart in UK, and I couldn't help but order a set of side panels that say "INTERCEPTOR" instead of "INT650". At 67, it's my favorite bike ever and my poor Suzukis are wondering what's going on.

@ikbendetreedeman 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a more competent review yet. I've been thinking about the Meteor 350, but now I think the Interceptor might be a good choice too. Well thank you. Miro, Slovakia.

@elisabattle8456 2 жыл бұрын

As far as motorcycles I have owned suzuki 500 and 750 two strokes, and the wankel rotary 750, kawasaki 1000, 750 four cylinders, ducati 860, moto morini 500 camel, laverda 3cl 1000, cagiva 650, and currently have a 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 and a 2013 Moto Guzzi Stone 750. Have owned several German bikes to include BMW and Zundaps. Grew up with British bikes--meaning Triumph and BSA. Have never been interested in Harley. The Moto Guzzis have been my favorite above all the rest. Quirky, reliable, tractor-like in that the Japanese "refinement" is not there--but if you love just being connected to machinery and sound--Moto Guzzi. However, the Royal Enfields are absolutely gorgeous machines with a beautiful sound. At 71 years of age, I am not sure I can convince my wife that I need just one more bike, but the RE's are VERY tempting.--mike battle

@emericastereo7580 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding review! Covered all of the bases without any unnecessary fluff. Excited to get into a Continental GT this fall after a work bonus hits the bank. Just have to track down a Mr. Clean GT. Thanks again for the great review.

@anthonyintrieri3329 Жыл бұрын

I'm going for a GTalso. I picked up a " black magic" fuel tank and I'm going to swap it to mine as there are no black magic 's at the dealer and i can't wait around to find one. Also doing up a tank like the " magic's " only with red stripes instead of gold. Looks awesome. Its the only tank design that works for me, and i change the look in a 1/2 hour. 😎

@oldgeezerproductions 2 жыл бұрын

I very much enjoyed your detailed evaluations of both models of the RE 650. I agree, the Interceptor is the better looking model. I bought an interceptor (blue) earlier this year (2022) and already have over 4K miles on it. Ride it every day about 25 miles on back roads out to my stables. When I was young and living on Guam in 1968, I had a 650 Triumph TR6 that transformed Guam from a hot, stinking, boring hellhole into a tropical paradise: I loved that bike. I bought the INT to remind me of my Triumph and it does in many ways and even more so than my late and lamented 500 Bullet. I am 76 and a very short guy (5'6") and my riding days may be numbered, but I want to ride my motorcycle (and my horse) as long as I can. I find the INT definitely top heavy (especially with a full tank) and if dropped, impossible for me to pick up by myself. I have the large crash bars, but even with them, the bike falls flat and there is no way to get your rear on the seat so you can use your leg muscles to right the bike. With a lot of practice (so important to practice) while thinking about what to do in unusual situations like emergency stops and uneven and slippery terrine, I haven't dropped the bike in some time now, so I am getting better. I greatly miss not having a kick starter and I wish somebody would make an after market one I could install myself. I wish the bike had a longer stroke and more low-end torque with fewer gears -- six gears makes it seem like I'm always shifting -- my Triumph had only four and that was enough for me. Finally, the design of the frame would preclude it, but I wish I could sit lower so that my feet could touch the ground with anything but my tip-toes. Again thanks for the informative and entertaining video.

@jonyoung6253 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in my 60's, bought one (Interceptor) 2 years ago. Couldn't be happier.

@stevenguajardo6049 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion,this is just my opinion,these bikes are beautiful. It's just a matter of preference with these bikes. It's rare here where I live in the US to see bikes like these on the street. I'm used to cruisers and plastic sport bikes, every now and then I get to see head turners like these bikes. I've got hardcore biker friends who feel the same way I do. Thank you for the comparison.

@davidskaggs9914 Жыл бұрын

I had a Himalayan for 2 years just traded it in for GT650 cause i ride more in town and just to work less off road than before. This bike is a fantastic value

@tonycat721 2 жыл бұрын

i got myself a chrome tank one, EVERY time i ride it, I'm back 40 years...... renews my soul.

@jons78733 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, gentlemen! I have my name on an Interceptor 650. Just waiting for the pre-delivery setup and inspection. After seeing this review, I feel confident that I am making the right decision in purchasing this motorbike. As stated, they are simple with just enough modern touches to make them reliable and easy to maintain.

@stephendove5306 Жыл бұрын

Like many others I've had my Int over 2yrs , 2020 Glitter & Dust , I;ve enjoyed every ride , so much so that I just picked up a 2020 Mr Clean , both chrome with the black stripe , Lovely to see a matcimg pair (same but different) I;m torn now every time which one to ride ? Nice choice 66 retired and time to ride ! nearly all year round here in South Australia .

@Motocicloman Жыл бұрын

What an excellent review, I had my first legal bike in 1965 a James Captain 197cc, I've had many bikes over the years, I still have a 1957 Triumph 500cc, and I'm now currently waiting to have my Royal Enfield Interceptor delivered by my local dealer, thanks for a great review...

@anthonyintrieri3329 Жыл бұрын

Funny. If you really think about it, the continental should be called the interceptor and vice versa, as gt stands for " grand touring " which the int 650 is better suited for with it's bar setup and seating position, much more comfortable for those long rides. Even "classic 650" for the INT, as it does have the classic style they are known for. Great video 👍😎

@josevi5835 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive review of two awesome bikes. Thanks a lot!!!

@sergiomelendez285 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a interceptor 650 a few weeks ago, it's my first bike, and this fine as a beginner machine! It does have enough power but it's not overwhelming, and it is quite easy to control. A continental must not be much different, so, it's doable!

@davidmuir6849 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review on both bikes . I have the chrome continental gt650 ,oh and a 500 cc Enfield scrambler 😀 Regards Dave from Scotland

@BulletGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely Explain brother

@rusipathan 2 жыл бұрын

I am 6'1 and found the GT better due to the higher positioning of the pegs.

@prajwalnagpure1684 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get any wrist pain or lower back pain ????

@MagicSpermWhale96 2 жыл бұрын

@@prajwalnagpure1684 i have 2020 GT, i would say yes but its about how long you ride. I do a hour commute to work on it and it really gets you on the wrists.

@user-ps6qi9fi4o 2 жыл бұрын

I have the GT, done 3000 miles in 12 months, I found the bars a tad low when doing slow back lane rides & town work. Found some risers from Cooperb Motorcycles (their own product) repositions the clip ons from below to above the top yolk, Lifts the bars 2 1/4" higher, no need for any longer cables etc. £46 delivered, took around 50 minutes to fit, makes the world of difference, I got the GT as the pegs on the Interceptor were too far forward & low for me. and I prefer the style of the GT.. Also fitted Zard silencers & DNA air filter with snorkel removed, It's the most fun bike I've had in 41 years of riding, I traded a CB1000R neo sport cafe for my GT Continental, CB was super fast - but no character or soul

@dogphlap6749 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a little older than Alex's dad but I still prefer the look and riding position of the 650cc GT over the Interceptor. Problems; saddle height too high for me (shorter rear shocks and dropping the triple clamp 35mm fixed that), also too heavy (I've taken about 23kg out of mine but although that sounds a lot it's little more than a 10% weight reduction, next step will be an aluminium tank if I can find a supplier). The other problem I've had is the off-white grease around the relay connections (it's a common fault at least on the earlier bikes, just wipe it off, replace the relays too if you want to be super sure, the cost would be minimal). This is the first bike I've ever owned with ABS, works great (in fact I find I hardly use the rear brake now that the likelihood of locking the front wheel is eliminated). 2 great bikes, 2 great reviews. Thanks.

@jackbauer1893 Жыл бұрын

How can you get off 23kg? I think 12kg can be done by removing useless parts like the extended mudguards, the center stand and hand rail, by replacing the cans and the batterie, and the rear shocks. All of that are 12, max 15kg if you use a 2-1 exhaust. But that's the absolute maximum. 23 kg? No way...

@dogphlap6749 Жыл бұрын

@@jackbauer1893 Thanks for taking an interest. Here is an itemised listing of weight reductions for my 650 GT (no centre stand was ever fitted to the GT): Density of titanium, mild steel: 4.51 g/cm^3, 7.87 g/cm^3 Weight of each mild steel clip on bar: 272g therefore weight of each titanium clip on bar: 272 x 4.51/7.87 = 156g After accounting for reduced length: 156 x 250/270 = 134g Weight reduction for pair of clips ons: 2(272 - 134) = 0.276kg Weight of each original mirror old, new: 340g, 240g Weight reduction for pair of mirrors: 0.2kg Weight of each bar end weight: 135g Weight reduction from removal of two bar end weights: 0.27kg Fork spacer tubes: 0rginal steel 0.9mm wall x 211mm: 170g (scale has a resolution of 5g) 0.9mm wall thickness titanium x 217mm x 35mm od: 93.3g each. Total weight saving for 2 spacers Fe to Ti swap: 0.1534kg Lead Acid battery: 5.01kg AMARON PRO RIDER SEALED AGM BATTERY AP-BTX14R VRLA BATTERY | 12v-12aH @ 10Hr Rate Royal Enfield p/n 586144 MFD: 13/08/2019 Original battery strap clip 6mm screw: 5.819g LiFePO4 battery: 1.685kg XYT world LYTX14-BS 12V 144Wh CCA: 750 12V battery swapped on 23/12/2020. Substitiute shorter battery strap clip 6mm screw: 3.867g weight saving for screw: 0.00195kg weight saving going from lead acid to LiFePO4: 3.325kg Rear Lift Handle: 805g + 4 bolts at 15g each = 0.865kg Seat Dual height: 845mm Weight: 1.955kg Seat, Solo height: 830mm Weight: 1.26kg Weight saving: 0.695kg Height reduction: 15mm. Passenger Foot Pegs (the pair) total weight removed 0.495kg Original Exhaust System (total): 8.7kg x 2 = 17.4kg Tec 2-into-1 Exhaust System: 4.2kg (TEC estimate) Weight saving: 13.2kg Rear Shock Absorbers: 360mm@5.22kg replace with 330mm@3.8kg Total weight saving 1.42kg Rear light and No. Plate mount and frame: weight saving 0.12kg LH side panel socket head M5 screw and washer replaced with nylon M5 #2 with posidrive head. 5.54g to 0.0.366g. Weight saving 0.0052kg Air Filter Cover: 3xM5 steel now nylon 3(2.563 - 0.382)g = 0.0065kg Total weight saving to date (08/03/21) 21kg i.e. >10% Prop Stand:OEM steel 975g replaced with Al one of 320g. Saved 655g Foot Pegs: OEM 125g + 25g = 149g each. Width = 19mm New peg weight = 107g each (foot peg + M8 x 1.25 bolt + helicoil). Boss width = 22.2mm Need to mill 1.2mm off boss to fit 21mm slot on frame. Weight saving of 42g per side or 84g total. Charge Cable: 59g (additional weight). RE lightweight drive chain adjuster kit: 210g including plastic bag but without bottle of screw lock fluid which would bring the wight to 220g. Weight of each of 2 M8 x 45mm 1.25 SS screws is 14.8g Old unit including the 2 large washers: 370g Total weight saving for the pair: 370 - 210 = 160g. I like the plastic + rubber mudguards so I left them unmolested. Best regards.

@MzLunaCee Жыл бұрын

I put Lextec exhausts and a Stratos performance air filter on my 2020 Int, adds a bit more bottom end and midrange and also sounds fab with the baffles out!

@dindoducay08 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review.. Love the classic motorcycle.. It's timeless.. New subscriber from Philippines..

@johntheaccountant5594 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really good informative review of the Royal Enfield 650 and comparison of the Continental GT and Interceptor.

@Ian-bq7gp Жыл бұрын

After market crash bars, sump guard, handlebar muffs, headlight grill, center stand is a great idea. They seem to be good engines that would probably last like the old Yamaha XS650.

@rodintoulouse3054 2 жыл бұрын

Love my meteor 350. Can’t fault any of the new REs. They are are now only beautiful, but incredible value for money.

@vxplore 2 жыл бұрын

Bar end mirror will enhance the look of this machine 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@markhancock7527 2 жыл бұрын

Great review i do like this new Royal Enfield haven't ridden a motorcycle for 35 years but i would buy one of these.

@elietarazi8401 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, nice to here what you guys think of all these modern classic bikes.

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Elie :)

@chadkline4268 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. One of the only/few that cared to discuss maintenance 🤠👍

@Mesteropuppets 2 жыл бұрын

The Mark 2 Interceptor looks absolutely phenomenal. I've seen some of my friends going to the adventurous terrains of Ladakh and they seem to have enjoyed this machine very much. The best thing is, you can ride it all day and it won't breakdown. We Indians know this better because all these Royal Enfields have been tried and tested on the tough roads of India and there's absolutely nothing that can go wrong with them. Plus, the services are pretty affordable. I would personally go with the Big bore 865cc setup after the warranty's over.

@anthonyintrieri3329 Жыл бұрын

Actually, there is something that can go wrong with them. The relays are not that great, and packed with way to much lithium grease. Hopefully they have addressed this problem.

@SurajSinghTomarArya Жыл бұрын

In India, Enfields are infamous for being the most unreliable bikes and high maintenance bikes to exist. It's just only now with development of GT650 twins that they have had complete overhaul of their production line. Only the newer J-platform and 650 twins have world class quality, before that it was VERY bad.

@DirkGentley42 4 ай бұрын

Thanks guys for such a great review. Is so refreshing to see one from people who actually ride and have experience. Nice to have the comparisons between the classic and the new. .uk favourite bike ever for all round use was a T140 with a US tank. I trust your comparison with the A65 and think the interceptor might be just what I'm looking for. One thing that was putting me off was the weight compared to a Bonnie and also the fuel injection, i hate the sudden way it kicks in on my Ducati (now solved). Although the Ducati is great, i suspect the interceptor might be more forgiving and easy to ride longer distances. And i love that chrome look! Cheers

@crumblymal8479 2 жыл бұрын

Simply luvin the look and I'm gonna have to try one out 😊👍

@reneroozendaal5493 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very good bike review, well done !

@_Ulisses_ Жыл бұрын

Nice review, quite detailed and unbiased as well. Thanks for sharing.

@michaelslorach4149 17 күн бұрын

Great video. Thanks for your time

@sairajaanuchandra3667 2 жыл бұрын

U can get that bike in india for 3,500 to 4000 pounds brand new from factory yes it is the retail price of one of those in india

@g0fvt 2 жыл бұрын

My younger brother has the Interceptor, he is thoroughly enjoying it, there is very little he wants to change about it, the low rpm flat spot is annoying him but easy to fix. I think he mentioned fork springs too. A factor in the choice was that it has adjustable tappets and not shims, the bike will not be going to shops for maintenance so he wanted something easy to look after. Apparently everywhere he goes people want to talk about it. He also saved a few grand by buying it "used" with some nice accessories and just 800 miles on it...crazy that many people buy bikes and never use them. A lot of bargains out there if you look hard..

@Ian-bq7gp Жыл бұрын

I reckon change the shocks first and good tyres . Dunno whether it's worth doing brakes but anything for reliability would be good. I'd want to change the bike to go overland across central Asia. It certainly is simple to work on, minimalist, well designed. Bravo Enfield. Exhaust is heavy.

@TheBezaleel 2 жыл бұрын

Have Himalayan, excellent bike. Now thinking to trade my Versys 650GT in for a RE 650. RE are kicking butt, but for all kudo's to the engineer responsible for the gearboxes.

@robertadams4415 2 жыл бұрын

You picked the right bike I have one and love it I put motone customs tank pads on it and it really grips the knees well

@kwakkers68 11 ай бұрын

Be interested to know what owners think about their long-distance ability? Able enough to go down to the South of France, or Italy? What are they happy to sit at, on the motorway? I certainly fancy one, and look forward to used prices gradually falling to my sort of dosh 'territory'

@DirkGentley42 4 ай бұрын

You don't say where you're starting from! Having said that a woman had just covered 48 US States in 48 days with only tyre and oil changes, so it's certainly capable. In going to get one!

@MauriceTarantulas 2 жыл бұрын

I am tempted to get the classic 350 because of the sound! Otherwise I prefer the Interceptor. Am not ruling out the Meteor or the Scram (which has that bit more power n lighter)

@elemental9039 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Scram, especially in that red and white color scheme

@randibacha5777 Жыл бұрын

Wait for Scram 450 instead.. it’s going to be much better than the current one. Teasers for Himalayan 450 are already out

@MauriceTarantulas Жыл бұрын

@@randibacha5777 Could be a long wait....

@ronsmith2464 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your ecellent review. I am a Brit living in Thailand. Presently I ride a Suzuki 650 Vstrom, but I'm 75 & find it a bit of a maul in Traffic, due to the height & weight, especially with my Givi boxs on. I've always loved Classic bikes & up until the 90's iv'e had BSA golden Flashes & A65 Lightning. Now I need to slow down a bit & I think the Interceptor would be just the bike. The weight difference isn't much RE is lighter, but it's much lower, so I will be able to get my feet flat on the ground. At the end of the year begining of next, I hope to go on a 3 week tour, health permitting starting in Buriram Thailand, where I live, going to Cambodia, Veitnam, Laos, & back to Thailand. I hope I'm making the right choice. I have watched a lot of reveiws & asked on different forums, & I don't think I've had any negative feed back, only good. Thanks. Ride safe everyone

@juanmillaruelo7647 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bikes, well built. Prefer the Continental riding position, better for leaning into the wind. Nice to know you can change the cam. :-)

@deweypug Жыл бұрын

I'm convinced after watching this that I made the correct decision on my 2022 Continental GT - also, this guy is so cool, I'd love to have a few beers with him! Cheers!

@movievaudeville Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I'm looking at getting one, most likely the Interceptor. Long ago I had a '69 BSA A65 Lightening. Beautiful bike. Had its issues but of course it did.

@JohnSmith-xw5qe 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review love the New RE Interceptor

@chrisconolly488 2 жыл бұрын

thanks am thinking about buying one still going to have to choose. what a conundrum!

@ianw3294 Жыл бұрын

Been riding over 50 years and have had many bikes. This is the best so far. Lookout Japan. Re are taking over like the Japanese did in the 60's.

@basedury Жыл бұрын

i wish they had some better colors in the GT, i love the black interceptor and the upright riding position, but i love the shape of the GT’s tank. can’t wait to see that scrambler 650 they’re allegedly releasing at EICMA this year

@stevenleek1254 Жыл бұрын

Where did these pick up the more HP? Output is factory quoted at 47 which also seems high. It's reasonable amount of HP either way IF it's thrashable, reliable HP. The old Interceptor 750 weighed less and had 50 (?) quoted HP.

@smashy_smasherton Жыл бұрын

I’d like them to marry either of these with the Himalayan.

@diksh777 Жыл бұрын

Soon 3 more bikes 1- Super Meteor 650 2- Shotgun 650 3- Himalayan 450 Will join Royal Enfield family these are currently testing fase in India. ❤️

@Rider_on_Indian Жыл бұрын

Nice bikes...and with a big bore kit, new suspension & transmission is near perfect. The only negative is the often service controls...every 3000 miles is too much for a 2023 bike.

@brettroman3218 2 жыл бұрын

Great review!thank you.

@SSV-i-c-e 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd be able to replace my mk3 commando that I had to sell due to being unable to kick due to a back injury but seeing these interceptors I just love the look and simple engine also the simple engine.i love my buell s2 thunderbolt which is very much like a powerful commando but heavy around town.i can definitely see me owning one of these in the future.🇳🇿

@Lanes-Explorer5733 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent intelligent comparison. Although I love my Meteor I really like the Interceptor and I too had an A65 for several years. Royal Enfield really have some superb motorcycles now. But do I really need two... Hmmmm.

@steveb4666 Жыл бұрын

The Continental GT with the chrome tank is the best of the lot - traditional logos, and everyone loves its looks….I’ve done 5000 miles on it in my first six months of ownership. Add the RE comfort seat and black seat cowl and it’s perfect

@tommaguzzi1723 5 ай бұрын

i swapped my bmw f800gt for a black and chrome conti gt, and had more enjoyment on my first ride home than the bm gave me in the 12 months i owned it despite it having almost twice the power. i just ordered a center stand and some bar end mirrors for now, but will be looking to customise it further since at my age i think this will be my last bike.

@ruahinesrider 2 жыл бұрын

A TEC 2-1 is 13 kg lighter & 2-2 big bore which look better are 10kg lighter & a lithium battery is 3kg lighter than stock battery so 2-2 with battery is 13kg & things like rear grab rail is .5kg & center stand is 1.7kg & a TEC lighting LED kit will replace plastic one's & cast steel headlight bracket.Foot pegs removed cause it not really a pillion bike. If you going to change Cam while engine is open might as well put high compression pistons in lifting compression from 9:0,1 to 11:00 for not much more & definitely increase power & rev better.A 865 you loose smoothness of gearbox cause it needs to be upgraded.Paint the logos on engine casings.They do have skinny grips so grip puppies to beef them up.A S&S air filter & S&S Race Only slip on's or similar & it sounds great & with S&S slip on's give you 13% performance in the mid range.Big bore 2-2 headers,air filter, slip on's on & be round about 60bhp or 48-49rwhp & 63Nm & 2-1 will be 53rwhp & 71Nm.Rear cans weigh 10kg so replace them for 4kg one's.Yss fork upgrade.Spend 2-3k on bike & got a great bike & still 3k cheaper than T100 or W800 with all the mods.

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Good detail there, thank you!

@HaggisPower 2 жыл бұрын

Will need a heavy duty Rekluse clutch with any tangible performance increase, and say goodbye to 91RON fuel, as a hotter, higher compression engine will need more octane to prevent detonation and piston damage. Factor in a Power Commander and some dyno tuning…

@ruahinesrider 2 жыл бұрын

@@HaggisPower Who uses shite 91unleaded when you can use 95 or 96 or 98 which is what I use in any bike unless there's no 98 then 95. 91 unleaded is only used when at country gas station & that's all that's available but yeah you right in those cases you'd have to carry two 2.5Liter fuel containers with 98 for 865 as a stock bike can run on the cheap stuff 91 if nothing else available.You'd have to be tight to run any stock bike on 91unleaded.

@HaggisPower 2 жыл бұрын

@@ruahinesrider You obviously have no clue about octane and engines. The bike is a low 9:1 compression engine fully rated for 91RON. If you feel better about enriching the fuel companies needlessly, knock yourself out.

@ruahinesrider 2 жыл бұрын

@@HaggisPower😁😂🤣 I have a clue,I know the stock bikes are designed to run on 91 or even E5, E10 if your country sells it mine doesn't.Higher octane fuels give better performance & nearly every biker uses higher octane unless the gas station only has 91 or they tight.Gas is gas & it mixes in with each other but higher octane runs richer,cooler than 91 & if you got headers,air filter,slip on's,2-1 bike will run leaner so higher octane is better.

@ronoldcross8189 2 жыл бұрын

The Interceptor out the door cost with dealer and trsnsport fees, tax and lic, state processing fees, came to just a whisper over $ 8,000 USD.

@g.g.6362 7 ай бұрын

Agree,the stock pipes are too big,heavy,restrictive and ugly..... The 2:1 system from TEC Bike would rectify all those issues and would be at the top of the shopping list. Great Vid.

@gasgas2689 2 жыл бұрын

Leave the clutch alone when changing up. Push up a very little on the gear lever, just relax your hold on the accelerator a tiny bit and it will slot up just as quick as a modern DSG gearbox on for example a VW. It just slots from one gear to the next as if both gears are simultaneously engaged and you are just swapping one for the next one. It is quite pleasing to accelerate away with no hesitation at all during the increase in speed.

@anthonyintrieri3329 Жыл бұрын

Well said 😎 gotta love a well-syncronized trans. I learned that power shifting my 65 chevelle. Light pressure on the stick, and when she hits the" powerband" up in the revs it slides right out and into the next gear . Far cry from driving a ww2 Sherman tank, where you have to double clutch to match the revs . Cool when you do it right, CRUNCH when you don't 👍

@Pushkar147 2 жыл бұрын

Your Vincent looks amazing

@classicbikeman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👏👍

@garywright2284 Жыл бұрын

Great video and review. I'd love to know what leathers you're wearing at the 2:30 min mark including the boots.

@spikemcsilver1904 Жыл бұрын

Thinking of how cool that either of these two bikes would look if they came with an option of a blacked out engine with those chrome pipes!

@nationalist3227 Жыл бұрын

Your wish has been granted by Royal Enfield. You can now buy blacked out engine Interceptor and GT650, but the exhaust are also black

@paulharris3149 Жыл бұрын

I prefer standard exhaust

@kdsowen2882 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparison and the 'cam-upgrade' is a cracker-idea compared to the cost of the big-bore . I might investigate that for my W650...just a little-bit more....is always nice . Dave NZ

@Simulera 3 ай бұрын

You can get a a chrome tank on the GT, if that’s the thing you like. Personally I do not like clip-ons. Not even mild clip-ons. Don’t like rear-sets. If racing, ok fine. I don’t race anything. Otherwise it is not sensible or useful for regular riding to put up with the riding position which provides nothing on the street. As far as the mild performance, well, the old GOAT versions of what we now might think of as “super bikes” were 650s, no faster than these, and they thrilled. These new RE 650s in the here and now are fine and fun for mortals on the mean streets of the real world. The actual RE choice problem in the USA is driven by the (lack of) an adequate dealer/expertise/ parts network. It’s not a minor problem for service-intensive bikes. Even with DIY skills, a network matters. Moreover, *some* of the spots for sales they have chosen, it must be said, are not “first rank” for various reasons. I suggest RE might consider unusual sponsoring of relationships with some of the myriad private owner repair shops around the country and really commit to pushing access to parts and information for these independent shops on the repairs side of things. This is a fanfare for the common-man strategy. OR get it together and corporately sponsor many, many more first-rate, full-service flagship dealerships until there is a sustainable network in the USA. Something. Or it will never be a very valuable market for RE and that is very sad for us “trapped” in it. There is a dealer only 20 miles from me. But if I go anywhere other than stay and putter around here, well, for RE it’s crickets for hundreds of miles. Off message about choosing GT vs Interceptor, but the point is that “neither” is an unfortunately rational option if RE remains so unsupported. Sad situation for such good, and affordable real-world motorcycles IMO. I can, I mean this quite literally, buy 3 or 4 or these for the price of one raging excess aluminum boxed etc BMW or guilded HD or whatever. So many 20-30 y/o’s can get started on new REs, so many 18-25s can get sweet used ones, family guys can afford one, and so many of my oldster generation can get back to riding something other than 6 cylinder bikes with reverse on these as well. I choose the Interceptor between these two in any case.

@Oscar240z 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@modusop8 2 жыл бұрын

Ive got the GT Looks way better than the interceptor . as for the sound I did go with S&S exhaust

@allans7281 Жыл бұрын

I found that on both bikes the rear brake is a little too close to the engine I would like to see a little more room. And instead of a gear change your rubber lever I would like to see the rear brake have the flat metal pad

@michaelwatts224 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching that, thanks.

@sammyday3341 2 жыл бұрын

You killed my dream. I was all ready to buy the GT until you pointed out the fuel tank having a sticker emblem vs. the Interceptor’s badge. Now it’s bothering me!

@nikitis13 Жыл бұрын

All tanks are available from your RE dealer and can be purchased in any colour. They are interchangeable between the models and relatively inexpensive to do so.

@VintageMotorcycles Жыл бұрын

Excellent review!

@michaelwatts224 2 жыл бұрын

Be interested in your opinion vs. the street twin

@stevef8065 3 ай бұрын

A cam will give an additional 10 horsepower???

@Tommy-Atkins 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid 👍...May I ask what brand and model boots you are wearing?( black leather full boot 👢).....👍

@efkan5893 3 ай бұрын

Türkiye den çok selamlar..videolar için çok teşekkürler..

@adisakapichai5512 2 жыл бұрын

is it really british bike ???

@williamharris4426 4 ай бұрын

I have the 535 continental gt, love it

@edwardweiszbeck1649 Жыл бұрын

Someone needs to make and market steel and chromed or black chr ones fenders and side panels for these bikes.

@monroefuches2707 Жыл бұрын

Would it make a good tug for a Cozy Euro?

@gerardburton3741 Жыл бұрын

Would changing the cam on a new bike revoke your warrenty.

@bijouxsurroues2897 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to go for this bike but after my test ride I wasnt sure it's for me. Especially the size of the bike, I felt too bid on a small bike. After that I tried the V7 850 and bought one :)

@chrisborona5063 2 жыл бұрын

How tall are you?

@bijouxsurroues2897 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisborona5063 182cm

@bijouxsurroues2897 2 жыл бұрын

@Mohamad bin Hamza somewhat it felt like it's too small for me. Or maybe this had to do with the back being straight up on the interceptor, while the foot pads where pretty high. The position on the moto Guzzi feels more natural. Let's say with the same power but with a bigger bike in terms of size (not engine), the Enfield would be perfect for me

@RichardParsons65 Жыл бұрын

I saw another review where the rider is 189cm, and he said the bike's perfect for him. So I'm a little bemused reading your comment. The seat height on the Interceptor (80.4cm) is higher than the V7 (78cm). I'm 189cm and under the impression the RE would be a good fit.

@bijouxsurroues2897 Жыл бұрын

Maybe, nevertheless I was really hyped about the royal Enfield that I watched all KZfaq videos until I could try one. And the size, seating position etc. Were clearly not for me. Now I have a V7 850 and the fit is perfect. Maybe the seat is larger and the bike bigger in size