It's an under rated quality in a bike. Value for money. The reason most of us got a bike in our younger years. A bike is supposed to be cheap transport. Retro simplicity.

I was in east London a few days ago and saw one of these in a showroom window. Words can’t describe how beautiful they are in person

A motorcycle that looks the way a motorcycle should look.

The world needs more bikes like this one. Classic looks and modern reliability. What a winner

I like motorcycles that look like motorcycles, not Transformers.

That metallic orange paint looks beautiful.

Dear mister Flyer, I bought the red tanked model a couple days ago largely based on your prior video. Greetings from California!

Had no interest in a Royal Enfield until I started watching 'Itchy Boots' vlog. Now I find myself looking at them whenever I go to my local bike shop. Great looking bikes, and stupidly cheap as well......

The ride on this bike is amazing nothing wrong with it, I have done 1000s of miles on mine, plus the service is only £160 not 400ish at all.

I am having 1970 bike still riding daily, engine sound is what make me to love my 1970 model bullet..

love it. saw some dealer models at our local meet, great looking bikes and great value

the best thing about this video is the visual, of course after RE

This is one of the best looking new bikes I have seen in some time.

Another honest review, thanks for showing.

Your reviews never disappoint sir, again another well thought out and extremely inteligent/informative review. Thank you.

Still a great looking retro. Will be trying one this weekend for the experience.

Thanks for another informative review

Thank you for posting. I have a friend who is very interested in the Interceptor. I keep forwarding your videos to him. He can't wait to purchase the bike.

Nice short video. Enjoyed your thoughts keep them coming thanks again Tony

I test rode it yesterday, its smooth AF!

You are really amazing Sir. I love the way u say things about the intercpetor and literally to the point. You are one my most favorite reviewers. Thank you for amazing information

I’m gonna ride on this no matter what, perfect motorcycle 🙌🏻

Enjoyed the review (as usual). Thank you. Minor point (for comment): my Ninja 300 has a slipper clutch and uses either conventional or synthetic oil.

Screw type valve adjusters are awesome. Feeler gauge, a wrench, and a screwdriver. No random sized shims to track down to fill the gaps when your bike is apart.

Great report, i'm a Amersham lad and just love all those B roads. That GT Miss to Chequers road is Magic, keep up the Great work. Jerry

great vid, short, to the point, and informative

Just loved the way you said 'Anglo Indian', as usual, love your review. Simple, to the point and informative at the same time. Seriously considering the Baker Express one.

Great review as always, and I see you caved in and bought one - excellent! These new twins really do seem to be getting exceptionally positive reviews on the net and having seen both of them in person (albeit not ridden) they are both quite stunning looking machines to my eyes - truly a modern classic. Yes, being an air/oil cooled engine the service intervals may be frequent, but compared to an original classic BSA, Triumph or Norton from the 60's & 70's, these would be light years ahead in metallurgy, build quality, refinement and reliability. And a 270º crank and balancer shaft mean a great sound, and none of the vibes of a typical 360º crank layout of an original British twin as mentioned above. Having owned all three marques, (Triumph, BSA & Norton) only the Norton Commando with it's Isolastic suspension had any semblance of freedom from vibes, with the BSA Lightening I owned being by far the worst subjectively, and the Triumph had bits regularly vibrating off it. All three were very high maintenance and compared to modern bikes, relatively unreliable comparatively speaking. So, putting it in context with the 'originals' I think these are superb bikes offering much of the charm of the originals, with few if any of the hassles. I also think the value is superb, again relatively speaking in terms of what you get for the money - for example these are only A$2-A$3k more than a BMW G310 GS, for which you get classic bike styling and looks, a 650cc twin as against s 310cc single, and with enough power and ability for longer tours if desired. True you wouldn't take it off road like a G310GS, but as off road means nothing more to me than an unmade road, it's not really an issue. And then there are the looks, with one coming from the post modernist style of motorcycle design, and the other a timeless classic. Did I mention the price? One of the arguments of bikes versus cars, is cheap transport. Another argument is that a sports bike, gives you the performance of a supercar for much, much less money. Both are true. However, in buying a bike new - which generally is a safer bet in many ways than second hand, as you know it hasn't been dropped with bent or damaged frame parts, plus warranty etc, - one is looking at prices often higher than many cars nowadays - such is the niche enthusiast market that motorcycles have become, with most purchased for leisure and recreation rather than just 'cheap' transport. For example, it is pretty easy here in Australia to spec say a BMW GS/GSA, or RT/RS with option packs, such that the price even before on-road costs is up around A$35 - $40k. Quite apart from the fact that one can purchase a new 'city' car - Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris et al for circa A$20k, $35-$40k can get you a very nice, near new, low mileage used luxury car - Mercedes, BMW etc. True, the enthusiast will always go for the bike, but for the 'everyman' motorist looking at a car or perhaps a motorcycle for transport and driving pleasure, motorcycles have simply been getting bigger, faster, heavier and more complex, with commensurate rises in prices, and presenting less value for many, compared to a car. Shock horror! And whilst high performance bikes (and cars) sell well due the image, the reality is that in a country with low standards of driving, a poor driving culture, very heavy policing and zero tolerance of speed, averaging speed cameras on major highways, and ever increasing traffic density, the odds on being able to use a high performance motorbike or car on the road without either losing your licence or having a very serious accident are quite poor. Into this mix Royal Enfield have placed these bikes both in terms of appeal and pricing, that will I think see them sell exceptionally well indeed. A return to classic motorcycles that can be had brand new, and at an affordable price - what's not to like? For many of those riders raised on bikes in the 60's and 70's, these will greatly appeal. To Hipsters living in inner city apartments, these will appeal. To those who own cars, and are looking for maybe a scooter, or smaller bike for commuting purposes, these will appeal. In my view, Royal Enfield have an absolute hit on their hands with these twins - and I wish them the very best of luck with them. Cheers :-)

My Continent 650 GT is doing great. In 2 months I have put almost 3000 km on it with no problems.

So many great looking and affordable bikes around these days, based on this review and others, this is very near the top of my list, desperate to get back on a bike this year. Thanks for all the information and advice.

I have 5,000 km+ on my 650 and still puts a smile on my face every time.

An excellent review as always, not many younger people will buy these but for old gits like me (68) its perfect. The bike I have at the moment its a major strip down to inspect the spark plug !! Im going to buy one tomorrow, thanks Mr Flyer .

Absolutely fantastic motorcycle!

Greetings from Holmer Green! Funny to see you whizzing along all these country roads I recognise, going past Chequers or dropping down into Gt Mis, etc. I'm considering this bike later this year so thanks for putting the effort in; I'm still on my 125cc for now.

enjoyed! beautiful countryside. merry olde england. Nice job on the retro bike too and as my first bike was a 650 lightning I have a soft spot for those british or pseudo brit bikes. cheers.

This is how a motorcycle is supposed to look like👍🏻 bought one yesterday😉

I get one since one year,it's every cool bike with a beautifull sound,components are fine,no rust,very pleaseant to drive,no many powerfull but many character,gear box and clutch top,the most autenthic néo rétro bike un my opinion

Lovely all round bike, great value 👍😎

The sound ... woowwooaarrr 👍🏼😍

There’s one sitting in the display window of a posh gents outfitters in Glasgow city centre. Black & Chrome, pure gorge 🥰 I’m 73, my last bike, in the 90’s, was a classic Matchless 500 💁‍♀️

That's really a good looking bike - no matter the price. Impossible to argue. !!!

Great video, must take one for a test ride!

Great review TMF. I am thinking of getting this one as my daily rider

I put a deposit on an Interceptor 2 weeks ago after a test ride, waiting for delivery now! Really like your review TMF. Have a goo ride! Greetings from Australia.

I bought a seat cover from India on eBay 65 u.s. looks tuck and roll easy install awesome, recommend.

Very helpful & objective review. I am too tempted to buy one now.

A really good common sense machine. Excellent quality of video by the way TMF, showing the beautiful green countryside at its best , it jus felt like I could have walked right into it through the tv screen.

Came accross this as thinking of buying one in Thailand where I now living having abandoned the UK. Stuart Fillingham has made some great vlogs on the Royal Enfield. Love the reto looks of the RE Interceptor 650. Another great retro motorbike is the Honda CB1100RS with thaqt gorgeous 4 cylinders.

A beast in this price range

Great review, more willing to believe someone who puts his hand up and says "sorry got that wrong"....its on my wish list, thank you.

Hi dude I just bought my Baker Express,and I´ll be picking it up next week Oct 10th,very anxious to ride, that´s it ,a hug from Brazil!!!!

It's a lovely looking bike and it seems to be well made. With a 3 year warranty and an attractive price Royal Enfield must be onto a winner. The lads that have them in the RE owners club in the UK seem happy so far. If it was not the fact I had a w650 in the stable I would have one myself. If you fancy one buy one now, I can only see the price of these rising.

Great review. My wife will update her bike from a 300 soon and right now it’s between the Enfield and the Moto Guzzi V7. The V7 is pricier but more comfy for two if we ever ride somewhere two-up.

Thanks Mr Flyer, this is the machine that makes me think of my late Father, he'd have loved it so I do too. :>)

Great video Thumbs up 👍 Thanks for sharing Peace

Good tips TMF. Nice retro bike

I like the re ive owned a few from 47 j500 indian bullet the 400 Himalayan but im rideing a dl 650 now and well ilove tis bike over all previes

I’d be tempted to wait a year and pick one up on the used market, be an absolute bargain. Love that bike, been avoiding dealers because I’d probably ride home with it. 😉

I have looked at them. I found them to be very heavy and I suspect difficult to manoeuvre when pushing through tight spaces. Also, the resale value and frequency of servicing are also considerations.

Don’t think I’d abandon my T120 for one but I’d definitely consider buying one of these down the track a bit as the models mature. Also waiting to see what BSA/Mahindra comes out with.

Hey TMF have you seen what Tec Bike parts did with thier Enfield Intercepter looks awesome.

I noticed that you keep checking your indicator switch, I do that its a good habit to get into.

It’s been great to have these legendary British bikes back,no matter that they’re made in India,and nicely done at that.I want to see more of a presence of them in the world wide market,my personal favorite being the Norton.Thank you TMF,for your excellent commentary!

Yup, I want one!

I’ve been a biker since 1970 and I really prefer the older classic bikes though I adore the Triumph I think they are too expensive, for goodness sakes my first bike I bought for £25 was an Ariel Leader😂😂

TMF does the best bike reviews on KZfaq....please keep it up. It's down to you I bought a BMW 310GS Even though you slagged off the Gladius..😁

I have a Suzuki Burgman that is an automatic and that mechanism requires an oil change every three thousand miles. It's a beautiful machine and well worth the money even though it's twice as costly as the RE. Horses for courses. I bought it due to a bad arthritic left leg [ the gear change foot] as changing became difficult but if this slipper clutch works well I might fancy a ride on one and perhaps buy one later when all the niggles are found out about.

Thanks for that! Indeed a really good basic machine that puts the lower spec Bonnevilles into perspective and the RE seems to be more a more authentic ‘60’s’ bike than the ‘retro’ Bonneville. Cheers!

Great feedback. I'm comfortable doing my own servicing and l would think most RE owners are from the same stable. As for the Street Twin it doesn't float my boat . For a 900 it's gutless, expensive and over engineered Withh a limited camshaft The Hinckley Triumphs would be my only contender.

I read yesterday that the interceptor was the best selling bike last month albeit the overall bike sales are down for first time in ages. So the positive bike reviews plus the great value is working. I'm going to have to get one...

Mighty lovely to see I'm not the only one that pushes the cancel turn signal button after pretty much every gear change :D And after every other bend, and about once every ten minutes, etc...

Good one, Chief! Thought twice about that, didn't he.... 5:52?!

Folks have tried it with the rear suspension adjusted by a notch or two, and said that it makes a world of difference to high speed manners of the bike. You may want to try that if you are finding the suspension a bit squishy or weavy.

Beautiful bike

What a difference pricing makes! In Canada, the INT650 is $7,500, and the new Triumph Street Twin is $10,600; a premium of only 50%. Similar dry weight and proportions, but the Trumpet has water cooling, 65hp/80nm, 4-pot front brake, better seat and paint, etc...

how is the fuel cut when you let go off the throttle?

Got to agree with most other comments. I have been away from bikes for close on 10 yrs, I just wanted something light, simple & looked good, in the Interceptor 650 I have found it. This is one sweet bike, without all the unnecessary junk that most new bikes have got.

My 2015 scrambler will do me fine, old school enough for me

I know it's not got the full retro look but the new version of the Suzuki SV650 is a similar kind of bike for the same money. Bit more power too and a V-Twin rather than parallel, which is nice. I do like the Interceptor though.

Firstly it looks great,secondly its priced accordingly , thirdly i would buy some retro gear and ride this at the weekend with a permanent smile :)

Thanks again - its the 4th of your RE650 videos I have saved, still waiting since 6th April for mine to arrive in Hamilton NZ. Not their fault, but just the crazy demand for them and Aussi gets first dibs on the shipment from India! Just watched your GS ride through Scotland x6 Ep, we were on East coast in 2015 and a mid Scotland circle including Argyle Coastal Rt, Inverness, Glenlivet and Balmoral Castle finishing in St Andrews that day in 2018. Lovely biking roads! Great to hear of the split maintenance schedules - makes it a bit more realistic pricewise. Graeme

great video as always....enjoyed it very much. can you do a comparison video between RE 650 twin and triumph street twin. it will be helpful.

wouldn't mind seeing you doing a normal review with a walkaround, looks a great fun little bike.

I would say the Benelli Leoncino 500 is also a good bike for the price, in my country they are about 6k €

Good review.Im really liking the bike.Im torn between this and the SV650 Suzuki....

Going to put my deposit down but pay a bit extra for the red and black. Just looks amazing! 😎

Good video 👍

Now that's what a real bike is, least plastic mostly metal. Classic look, and the most important part, it doesn't look like a transformer.

Really like your reviews and videso man! One quick question, I am 170cm tall. How will I fit in that motorcycle with that heght?

I'll like to buy one when they fix the filler. It can't be that difficult to design a hinged cap.

I'm hanging for one with cast wheels. Spokes look great, buy I've had way too many punctures to feel comfortable with them.

Definitely value for money 👍🏻

Nice bike & as you say great value. Did look a bit pogo stick at times though. Also not sure why such a simple engine needs so much attention. Although with such a low purchase price you could probably justify the servicing costs quite easily I'm sure.

Love the looks, and sound, but for that money you get a SV650 Suzuki.. The Royal is roots bike , things shake off :) good mojo :)

........ I can see it now - Easy Rider, the return deal! 😎

Appreciate the update on the servicing intervals. However, while under warranty you've still got to take it back to the dealer, at a cost, every three thousand miles for an inspection and then a full oil, filter and top end service every six thousand miles. For me, that's unacceptable. There is the alternative of scrapping the warranty and doing all the work yourself I suppose. 🤔

Love it. BTW the machine was initially engineered in the UK as I understand.

Hi lovely bike and looking forward to riding one soon . You mentioned that it has abs, I think the only reason it has that is because it is a legal requirement in the UK on any machine over 125cc.

Hi great video can I ask you what ear protection you would recommend. Thanks Colin

You have the blinker “tick” just like me. You hit the cancel button a minimum of three times after every turn. :-)