Agreed that it was a game changer when it was launched. But that was 2018....much water has flown under the proverbial bridge, and what? still no Alloys? Still no comfortable seat? Still no LEDs? and then RE takes a step back by giving us TUBE TYPE Ceat tyres. Now to change to Alloys one has to change the tyres too. The Brits may get turned on by seeing the familiar (to them) Interceptor with spoke wheels, not us, coz we never saw the original interceptor of the 60s here in India. Just give us a modern bike with the 650 Harris Performance engine. Spoke wheel lovers? Buy Himalyan!
I bought a tb 350x in 2019 after test riding both the bikes - 350x and Interceptor. I preferred the ridding stance and comfort in the TB. Eagerly waiting now for a new RE 650 to upgrade. 🤞🤞 Great video and love these conversations !!
Riding and touring culture is still developing in India .... one bike which got many people into touring who were not into it ( ever) is INTERCEPTOR ....650 ....it has changed motorcycling concept in India ( true game changer ) irrespective of its minor shortcomings ....!RE needs to take it further by rectifying its shortcomings n making it as an near to perfect ultimate touring machine !
Come on RE guys please watch this video 🙏🏽🙏🏽 and start making a new 650 segment bike with tubeless tyres . And please lunch a tubeless segment of both the GT & Interceptor because people like us whose tyres got puncture are scared of taking the bike out for long journeys 🥲🙏🏽🥺
Ashish Royal Enfield engineers thought process behind the making starting from designing till its mechanism are amazing and each and every individual motorcycles are something you can say a metal chariot ridden by warriors in 14th century apart from Interceptor,Continental GT and Meteor all are old school but the way they behave on the roads are simply outstanding thats what I can say because I myself is a proud owner who own RE Classic 350.
Ashish - one thing needs to be done (possible if tried really hard) - try to get Sid Lal (or for that matter any senior official of RE who is handling the 650 portfolio) on your channel. Do an extensive interview with him
@@happinessperkm The Mr Twins of RE needs to be explained that we (twin purchasers from launch to 2 yrs of ownership) - can give real life experience of living with the 2wins (irrespective of the kms covered). If u ask me, each and every rider is unique (height, weight, physical strength, what he expects of the bike) - each rider on his own to modify / accessorise his bike as per his requirement - if u ask me - after having done just 12K kms - I would love it RE listened to my requests - Alloy wheels (I have gone the after market way - RE earning opportunity lost) - I have rear view mirror extenders ( RE earning opportunity lost), I have a side stand foot print extender (RE earning opportunity lost) - I have aux lights (RE earning opportunity lost) - shall love to have gear shift indicator / give us the Himalayan dashboard - we are willing to pay the price - what say RE - not to forget a powerful headlight (I have installed a LED bulb) - wake up RE - we all want to install original accessories - willing to pay the price - please make them available
Hope the same platform is transformed to higher ground clearance, relaxed riding posture, comfortable seats... with some good electronics package... if priced under 3.5 lakhs that will be a great offer and name it as Himalayan 650... what a bike it would
Enjoyed the talk much. I suggest you guys should also do a video of a couple of individuals talking why they did not go for an RE and bought a Jawa, Imperiale or a Honda highness instead. Some not so pro riders but usual bike lovers. That will be interesting.
Yes Mohit. Would love to know why you chose the imperiale over the RE. Pls send ur bike pics and ur small note we will post it on insta of happinessperkm. Pls mail to sumit@happinessperkm.com
Sir I always love to see your videos... I am a owner of int650 bs6 which comes with CEAT tube tyre.. I want to make it tubeless using way2ubeless kit, So can you pls suggest wider(any 140 section) tubeless tyre for my int650?
Hi thanks so much buddy. Tubeless tyres are hard to find for R 18 but options are ralco - timsun 697 - Pirelli Scorpion trail 2. Price range 6000 - 11,500 - 35,000. All the best
The wobble issue ,tubeless tires, better tire availability and better rear suspension would make it a better interceptor . I'm not aiming it for a perfect tourer . But still they could have made it perfect . N love Ur channel .keep up the good work sir
Is it possible to do mods and convert a cafe racer like interceptor and make them a cruiser - like changing seats and handle. It will make the posture right for long journeys. Does it create any balance related issues?
Yes absolutely. Ashish runs the AOM handle and the Gt touring seat / Trip machine touring seat and he has done over 41,000 km and he can’t stop riding 😁 so yes it can be done and it works ✌🏻
I got the dominar 400 after i test rode the classic 350. It just had nothing. But the 650s...god they are great. So unlike RE. Just a little tweaks here and there and we have probably the best bikes of the decade. I am waiting for the roadster variant of this 650 engine.
Himalayan is close to the Kawasaki KLR 650 in terms of dimensions. The engine block is also similar but KLR has a better displacement (652cc)due to its larger bore. RE can very easily upgrade the Himalayan to 500cc(+/- 10%) with same single cylinder engine. They dont have to reinvent the wheel, or fit the 650cc twin. They have enough in-house capability and experience with 500cc singles, to effect an upgraded engine. Imagine they will have 3 engines with a 150cc differential- 350cc- 500cc- 650 twin..
The torque from 270 degree, retro classic looks and strategic pricing is what makes it the best motorcycle in India right now. Also, idk why that young guy is fixated on cubic capacity.
Since interceptor is a cafe racer, if I convert it to a cruiser will it impact on tyre life as more weight will come on rear. P.S. I am heavyweight I am sceptical as I heard stories of short life of tyres - which is the best tyre (hard rubber or soft rubber) on this bike as it was claimed during interview that it is a superbike.
Hey Shashank. Twins are 200 kg + motorcycles and are quite torquey so If u do ride aggressively the tyres will wear out. Depends on how you ride. In the community we have riders who replaced their tyres at 5000-10-15000 and in some rare cases 20,000. Purely depends on how you ride. Tyre options for the twins are a lottery. The r18 size is not a popular size so options are limited. The best tyres we have used are Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2, Timsun 697, Pirelli Phantom and the new oem tyres ceat also have good reports. The interview was shot unscripted and the mention of the superbike is purely the guests pov. For us every bike we love is a superbike.
The best answer to that is to take a test ride. We know of people who are 5 feet, who ride it. And of people who are 5'5" who find it difficult to ride. The best answer on that, is from a test ride
Ok…so I have a ‘not so positive’ feedback for this video. I hope you will take in good spirits since i am an avid viewer of your channel. So here goes, both the guests were not well informed about the bike and could not answer basic questions about it. One of them was calling interceptor a cafe racer and the other promptly declared that rider triangle of interceptor and continental gt has no difference. One of the guests mentioned that it is only good for 50 km rides and the other “the owner” was politely agreeing with him even after doing a few thousands of kms on the bike. Besides both of them did not have any solid insights to offer. It was like both of them have just had a test ride of the bike and never really rode it. Anyways…i hope i have not offended you guys in any way…as I said…i love your content and wait for your videos with bated breath. This is the first time I was slightly disappointed.
Ritin thanks for being an amazing subscriber. Points you made are valid. However please note we shoot unscripted to maintain authenticity so at times we do get this. It’s not being in front of a camera and we are very greatful to the community for their help in making these videos.
Hii Ashish ji namaste 🙏 my self Ramesh Singh,I want your valuable suggestions for a buying a good bike for long riding touring. I am new in this particular segment so your valuable suggestions are very much helpfull for me.
@@happinessperkm i also selected two one is re 650 int and another one is dominar 400 but i prefer int 650. One more favour i need how can i join good people like your for future tours. I stay in panvel indiabulls. Thanks n warm regards
@@ramsonseventyfour I suggest you join the West WhatsApp group. They do go for rides, but right now there is a lockdown chat.whatsapp.com/Htd4odGrAL6DSQO8DCwC3t
I believe RE could correct these issues and price it at 4.00 lakhs.. But who's gonna buy it.... Sale of these bikes will be reduced to it's one fourth. That's not RE wanted.
Yeah I too want these issues fixed by RE... But if the pricing goes high, there will be a second thought for us the middle class motorcycling enthusiasts...
Not good bike centre of gravity is towards front. Front end more heavy as compare to rear end. Seat comfort zero, technical support minus. I own interceptor 650.
Tubeless tires (if they can be with the spokes then better) , change the position of the foot pegs, tripper module. And please stop ranting about the gt 650's riding posture. It's a "Cafe racer" for god's sake😆
Hi, thanks for watching. Actually its not a rant, there are many people in the country who have bought the GT650 for the smashing looks and handling, later they realise that its not suitable to ride for longer distances. The only point/rant is the wrong nomenclature of the GT - Gran Turismo (Grand Touring)
@@happinessperkm I get that. But isn't a cafe racer meant to be ridden in the city only? And when one knows it is a cafe racer, he/she shouldn't get confused by the nomenclature. I mean it's apparent, the clip-ons on the gt. 🙂
Hey let’s not get stuck in boxes. Is the RE 350 a touring bike as per its positioning ? It’s the most toured bike in India. Bikes are personal so let’s live n let live ✌🏻
Neeraj’s life is only about cc
Launching the 650 twins at this price was a Homerun.
Reliability when compared with the older RE Motorcycles.
Smoothness.
Big bike feel.
Absolutely.
Agreed that it was a game changer when it was launched. But that was 2018....much water has flown under the proverbial bridge, and what? still no Alloys? Still no comfortable seat? Still no LEDs? and then RE takes a step back by giving us TUBE TYPE Ceat tyres. Now to change to Alloys one has to change the tyres too. The Brits may get turned on by seeing the familiar (to them) Interceptor with spoke wheels, not us, coz we never saw the original interceptor of the 60s here in India. Just give us a modern bike with the 650 Harris Performance engine. Spoke wheel lovers? Buy Himalyan!
Bravo ! Well said ! Twins badly need an upgrade
I bought the Interceptor because i wanted a Himalayan 650 lol 😂
😄😊✌🏻
Same here
I bought a tb 350x in 2019 after test riding both the bikes - 350x and Interceptor. I preferred the ridding stance and comfort in the TB. Eagerly waiting now for a new RE 650 to upgrade. 🤞🤞
Great video and love these conversations !!
Thanks Amit
No bike is perfect, but for us Interceptor 650 owners, the bike is near perfect!
Agree. Exactly what we keep saying. Fix the niggles and the twins can be, legends
Game changer indeed. World class bike. Affordable price. More multi-cylinder engines will come up soon.
Sir ...i am a big fan of urs . ..keep on lookin for ur new videos..not only because its informative but also because i love it madly..🙂
Dear Raju. We are honoured and humbled by your words. Thank you 😊
Riding and touring culture is still developing in India .... one bike which got many people into touring who were not into it ( ever) is INTERCEPTOR ....650 ....it has changed motorcycling concept in India ( true game changer ) irrespective of its minor shortcomings ....!RE needs to take it further by rectifying its shortcomings n making it as an near to perfect ultimate touring machine !
Bravo. Well said
Come on RE guys please watch this video 🙏🏽🙏🏽 and start making a new 650 segment bike with tubeless tyres . And please lunch a tubeless segment of both the GT & Interceptor because people like us whose tyres got puncture are scared of taking the bike out for long journeys 🥲🙏🏽🥺
Hi Dhiraj. Yes all valid points you make. Hope RE listens ✌🏻
Sir as always very good content ..just that if you could slightly adjust the volume ..participants' volume is perfect but a litlle bit on your side .
Noted buddy. Sorry about that
Ashish Royal Enfield engineers thought process behind the making starting from designing till its mechanism are amazing and each and every individual motorcycles are something you can say a metal chariot ridden by warriors in 14th century apart from Interceptor,Continental GT and Meteor all are old school but the way they behave on the roads are simply outstanding thats what I can say because I myself is a proud owner who own RE Classic 350.
Nicely articulated. Thanks for sharing
3.22.... Wow anuj ki awaz.. Ek thehrav :)
Yes, full RJ wali feeling. 👌
Hi Aanuj is an RJ and a very respected name in the film / radio industry
Thanks V Ramakrishnan Thanks a Bunch
@@happinessperkm awesome. Lucky guess. But then I believe the vocation chose him. Happy marriage
Ashish as per your kind information I also own RE Classic 350 BS4 🌹❤️❤️🌹
Ashish - one thing needs to be done (possible if tried really hard) - try to get Sid Lal (or for that matter any senior official of RE who is handling the 650 portfolio) on your channel. Do an extensive interview with him
It’s a great idea 💡
Looking forward
@@happinessperkm The Mr Twins of RE needs to be explained that we (twin purchasers from launch to 2 yrs of ownership) - can give real life experience of living with the 2wins (irrespective of the kms covered). If u ask me, each and every rider is unique (height, weight, physical strength, what he expects of the bike) - each rider on his own to modify / accessorise his bike as per his requirement - if u ask me - after having done just 12K kms - I would love it RE listened to my requests - Alloy wheels (I have gone the after market way - RE earning opportunity lost) - I have rear view mirror extenders ( RE earning opportunity lost), I have a side stand foot print extender (RE earning opportunity lost) - I have aux lights (RE earning opportunity lost) - shall love to have gear shift indicator / give us the Himalayan dashboard - we are willing to pay the price - what say RE - not to forget a powerful headlight (I have installed a LED bulb) - wake up RE - we all want to install original accessories - willing to pay the price - please make them available
Hope the same platform is transformed to higher ground clearance, relaxed riding posture, comfortable seats... with some good electronics package... if priced under 3.5 lakhs that will be a great offer and name it as Himalayan 650... what a bike it would
😊✌🏻
All the best👍🏼🤜🏼 .... Soon this cult will grow big with more riders...🥰😇🖖🏼
Thanks a lot 😊
Enjoyed the talk much. I suggest you guys should also do a video of a couple of individuals talking why they did not go for an RE and bought a Jawa, Imperiale or a Honda highness instead. Some not so pro riders but usual bike lovers. That will be interesting.
Thats a good idea. Will try and hook something like that up
Superb point. Will do it soon
I am someone myself who was interested in the RE twin but eventually went for Imperiale. So, let me know if you need an opinion. 😊✌️
@@mohitagrawal3398 lovely. Where are you based? Would love to meet up and discuss it
Yes Mohit. Would love to know why you chose the imperiale over the RE. Pls send ur bike pics and ur small note we will post it on insta of happinessperkm. Pls mail to sumit@happinessperkm.com
Sir I always love to see your videos... I am a owner of int650 bs6 which comes with CEAT tube tyre.. I want to make it tubeless using way2ubeless kit, So can you pls suggest wider(any 140 section) tubeless tyre for my int650?
Hi thanks so much buddy. Tubeless tyres are hard to find for R 18 but options are ralco - timsun 697 - Pirelli Scorpion trail 2. Price range 6000 - 11,500 - 35,000. All the best
@@happinessperkm If I want to put 17" alloy wheels then which one would you suggest? Can I use Meteor alloy wheels instead?
Hey Brajgopal. Some guys yes have tried the meteor rear wheel but we can’t really endorse that it’s a major change and may be risky
The wobble issue ,tubeless tires, better tire availability and better rear suspension would make it a better interceptor . I'm not aiming it for a perfect tourer . But still they could have made it perfect . N love Ur channel .keep up the good work sir
Thanks Unni. Really appreciate your support. Keep riding buddy
Is it possible to do mods and convert a cafe racer like interceptor and make them a cruiser - like changing seats and handle. It will make the posture right for long journeys. Does it create any balance related issues?
Yes, many guys have done it. Check our video🎥 touring mods featuring what shrayansh had done on his continental GT to convert it for touring
Yes absolutely. Ashish runs the AOM handle and the Gt touring seat / Trip machine touring seat and he has done over 41,000 km and he can’t stop riding 😁 so yes it can be done and it works ✌🏻
Thanks Shankar
@happinessperkm is there upcoming interceptor 650 with all changes like meteor?
Can’t say for sure as yet.
Neeraj should interact more properly 😭 lovely content 🔥
I got the dominar 400 after i test rode the classic 350. It just had nothing. But the 650s...god they are great. So unlike RE. Just a little tweaks here and there and we have probably the best bikes of the decade. I am waiting for the roadster variant of this 650 engine.
Yes Dominar is a very capable bike. Very underrated too. Good u pointed it out.
Himalayan is close to the Kawasaki KLR 650 in terms of dimensions. The engine block is also similar but KLR has a better displacement (652cc)due to its larger bore. RE can very easily upgrade the Himalayan to 500cc(+/- 10%) with same single cylinder engine. They dont have to reinvent the wheel, or fit the 650cc twin. They have enough in-house capability and experience with 500cc singles, to effect an upgraded engine. Imagine they will have 3 engines with a 150cc differential- 350cc- 500cc- 650 twin..
Yes George :) Your note is a gold mine for those who are technically inclined. Thanks for watching and sharing ✌🏻
The torque from 270 degree, retro classic looks and strategic pricing is what makes it the best motorcycle in India right now. Also, idk why that young guy is fixated on cubic capacity.
Fair point.
This looks great in spoke wheel n tube tyre..... Can we change it to tubeless tyre ?
Yes.
Sir u ppl are doing great with content
Please shorten your video length
Hey Sameer. Thanks. Your feedback noted 😊
Since interceptor is a cafe racer, if I convert it to a cruiser will it impact on tyre life as more weight will come on rear. P.S. I am heavyweight
I am sceptical as I heard stories of short life of tyres - which is the best tyre (hard rubber or soft rubber) on this bike as it was claimed during interview that it is a superbike.
Hey Shashank. Twins are 200 kg + motorcycles and are quite torquey so If u do ride aggressively the tyres will wear out. Depends on how you ride. In the community we have riders who replaced their tyres at 5000-10-15000 and in some rare cases 20,000. Purely depends on how you ride. Tyre options for the twins are a lottery. The r18 size is not a popular size so options are limited. The best tyres we have used are Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2, Timsun 697, Pirelli Phantom and the new oem tyres ceat also have good reports. The interview was shot unscripted and the mention of the superbike is purely the guests pov. For us every bike we love is a superbike.
I badly want this twin, but my height is 5'3.
would you recommend me to go for it? please suggest.
The best answer to that is to take a test ride. We know of people who are 5 feet, who ride it. And of people who are 5'5" who find it difficult to ride.
The best answer on that, is from a test ride
Ok…so I have a ‘not so positive’ feedback for this video. I hope you will take in good spirits since i am an avid viewer of your channel. So here goes, both the guests were not well informed about the bike and could not answer basic questions about it. One of them was calling interceptor a cafe racer and the other promptly declared that rider triangle of interceptor and continental gt has no difference. One of the guests mentioned that it is only good for 50 km rides and the other “the owner” was politely agreeing with him even after doing a few thousands of kms on the bike. Besides both of them did not have any solid insights to offer. It was like both of them have just had a test ride of the bike and never really rode it.
Anyways…i hope i have not offended you guys in any way…as I said…i love your content and wait for your videos with bated breath. This is the first time I was slightly disappointed.
Ritin thanks for being an amazing subscriber. Points you made are valid. However please note we shoot unscripted to maintain authenticity so at times we do get this. It’s not being in front of a camera and we are very greatful to the community for their help in making these videos.
I also have red gt 650 ton of fun
😊✌🏻
Awesome discussion guys my next bike is gonna be 650 only
Thanks 😊
Any updates on coming RE 650's
Buddy will confirm once we hear officially.
Hii Ashish ji namaste 🙏 my self Ramesh Singh,I want your valuable suggestions for a buying a good bike for long riding touring. I am new in this particular segment so your valuable suggestions are very much helpfull for me.
In the current scenario, there still is nothing more value for money than the RE twins
@@happinessperkm i also selected two one is re 650 int and another one is dominar 400 but i prefer int 650. One more favour i need how can i join good people like your for future tours. I stay in panvel indiabulls. Thanks n warm regards
@@ramsonseventyfour I suggest you join the West WhatsApp group. They do go for rides, but right now there is a lockdown
chat.whatsapp.com/Htd4odGrAL6DSQO8DCwC3t
@@happinessperkm thank you very much sir
I need advice. do I need to buy 650 or should I wait for new products by RE ??
New products will come next year. What is your waiting period before buying? Immediate or later?
@@happinessperkm yes immediately as unlocked is began now and RE is saying 3-4 months sir ...
Also a bigger tank....
I believe RE could correct these issues and price it at 4.00 lakhs.. But who's gonna buy it.... Sale of these bikes will be reduced to it's one fourth. That's not RE wanted.
Hey. From what the community tell us. If RE fixes these issues. Riders are willing to pay.
Yeah I too want these issues fixed by RE... But if the pricing goes high, there will be a second thought for us the middle class motorcycling enthusiasts...
Ashish bhai 38000km kaise chalaye h, ek discussion isspar bhi hona chahiye.
Done hain. Post lockdown ✌🏻
Sir voice quality is not that good. Can't hear ur voice properly. Rest vdo topic is awesome 👌
Yes sorry man. One of the mics was acting up. We have replaced the equipment now. Hopefully in coming times it will be ok 👌🏻
Best motorcycles for female riders?
Duke 200 is light and zippy. Perfect
@@happinessperkm ok I'll check. Thank you!!
Two things I feel bad about are, quality of components and incompetence of service people
Hi. The gap b/w RE products and expertise at the ASC. Yes it’s an issue. Hope they fix it.
Peanut??
Chilla chilla ke RE walo ko bta do,
Hamre liye Peanut nhi hai sir 3.5 lakh
Surely you understood the context it was said in…..
The younger is so ignorant about biking
Is he wearing Nirvik?
I had the same question, looks awesome
Its the Khardungla Version 1
Not good bike centre of gravity is towards front. Front end more heavy as compare to rear end. Seat comfort zero, technical support minus. I own interceptor 650.
Hey Sanjay. How many km have u done ? We hear from riders that they grow used to to it n more u rider the better it feels
@@happinessperkm I did over 12000km, leh, spiti, sachpass, uttrakhand, shinkula pass r major rides. Few minor rides to manali nd mcleodganj etc
That is so amazing. Pls send us pics and a small note. Will post on happinessperkm insta. Pls email to sumit@happinessperkm.com
@@happinessperkm surw
First comment :P
Thankyou 😊
Tubeless tires (if they can be with the spokes then better) , change the position of the foot pegs, tripper module. And please stop ranting about the gt 650's riding posture. It's a "Cafe racer" for god's sake😆
Hi, thanks for watching. Actually its not a rant, there are many people in the country who have bought the GT650 for the smashing looks and handling, later they realise that its not suitable to ride for longer distances. The only point/rant is the wrong nomenclature of the GT - Gran Turismo (Grand Touring)
@@happinessperkm I get that. But isn't a cafe racer meant to be ridden in the city only? And when one knows it is a cafe racer, he/she shouldn't get confused by the nomenclature. I mean it's apparent, the clip-ons on the gt. 🙂
Hey let’s not get stuck in boxes. Is the RE 350 a touring bike as per its positioning ? It’s the most toured bike in India. Bikes are personal so let’s live n let live ✌🏻
@@happinessperkm I agree 😁
😊✌🏻
Dominar 400 is better than this in all aspects
Yes Dominar is a very capable and under rated bike. ✌🏻
Waste of money