Father in law has a Interceptor, a Fireblade, a Speed Triple and a bonnie, the go to bike is now the Enfield lovely machine for seeing the countryside on, must have taken thousands of sales away from Triumph.
@@gazzertrn I am a bike mechanic so do my own Services.......first service 500ks......second service will be 2000ks and every 2000ks onwards .....run full synthetic and filter ....10w-40 ....depending on your countries climate ....
you like it? i have a 6 month old 2021 Himalayan and love it!, going to put a deposit down on an interceptor after the new year (after 32yrs of 1000cc+ main brand bikes). to be honest I am now a devout RE owner..love way they get into your heart very quickly 👍😁
It's easy to see why the Interceptor 650 is such a big seller. Looks fantastic (I particularly like that paint scheme), sounds great, comfortable, handles well, not intimidating, and a very fair price. Great review!
I’m in the states. Bought my Mk III in APRIL 2021. 4000 miles to date, I’ve missed very few days riding to work and back. Heat, cold, rain. It hasn’t mattered. Longest trip, 320 miles round trip through the mountains of North Carolin-East Tennessee. Bike has been flawless. It’s been thirty years since I’ve ridden. This is my main mode of transportation, no regrets.
I got one of these four months ago and I've done 4500 miles on it. I've been touring on it which involved some quite long motorway stretches, I cruise around the Hampshire lanes and A roads, and sometimes I enjoy whistling it through corners. I reckon your review is absolutely spot on with how this bike handles and what it's about. The bike is so easy around town and through slow moving traffic, it tears away when you open it up, it looks great and with Bike Tec exhausts it sounds fantastic. An excellent bike and an excellent review.
@@neilanderson2374 It's really good on the motorway, although I had the 'tall' flyscreen on the bike. I've got to say that I think that it's more comfortable without the flyscreen as there's less buffeting on the head. It's a great Sunday bike, a great touring bike, it's just a great bike.
Greetings from Colombia mate, here those bikes and the RE brand have been growing exponentially in the last couple of years. Thanks a lot for your reviews!
Love my Interceptor. My only disagreement with comments in this review is with the seat. I hate the original. For me, it is too narrow, too hard, and more like a medieval torture device than a functional seat. I have paid to have mine modified by a custom upholsterer and I now have what I feel is the perfect motorcycle. I've owned scores of bikes in my time (I was once a bike mechanic, raced bikes, and rode them for a job for 10 years). This is my second-favourite of all the bikes I've ridden (behind the GS1100G I owned for many years), and may well be the last bike I'll own.
@@Rick-ve5lx I got a 'premium touring seat' off ebay, there are two touring seats, both good and depending who you buy from these genuine seats are around AUD$160 and up... well worth it.
The 650 Enfield was a contender for my back to bike purchase after 35 years but went for the Tracer 700 after watching your review. I am very happy with it. But a great, fair and informative review as ever. I was speaking to an owner of this bike at a bike meet and he had gone from a GXR to "save his licence" and he loved it.
There are no dealers for Royal Enfield motorcycles here in Finland. So I bought myself Benelli Leoncino 500. It's a lovely bike too. I like relaxed cruising around for going to museums etc.
I’ve ridden it once, belongs to a friend of mine. And it’s beyond expectations. I like it a lot. The build quality and the feel are much much better than any previous Enfield models. Good job, Royal Enfield.. and good review, my friend…👍🏼👍🏼☺️☺️
G'day from Australia, lm new to your channel and l was most impressed with the review on the Royal Enfield 650cc interceptor, l have just this November bought the New 2021 chrome tank model it been a long time since l bought a bike, in the garage is a 1975 850cc Norton a 1966 650cc BSA twin carb lightning, a 1957 500cc Matchless and the new Enfield is the cream of the crop, what you said about the ride was how l am experiencing this new bike, time will tell but l think I'm on to a good thing, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
It's a great bike for its intended use ! I've spent a bit of cash on mine and ended up with the bike I really wanted , and you are right the S&S cans give it a serious bark especially with Hitchcocks stainless headers ! The original seat was pants to be fair but that complaint can be leveled at more premium ones too , ordered conti GT touring sat and cowl and job sorted, looks better anyhow ! Nice review ! 👍
@@markpulling12 Not only the noise but there is a huge weight saving over the oem cans & headers , wished I'd weighed them all tbh ...I think it shed 10/12 kg just on the cans alone !
They used to come with Pirelli tires, tiny bit of a let down, but I think that was more due to Indian Import laws etc, but I don’t think it’s really RE’s fault
Wonderful reviews, very informative and appreciated. Cheers from northern Kentucky, U.S.A. These bikes seem just perfect for weekend cruising through the Appalachian forest and hills. Nothing but Harley Davidsons around these parts, so I am going to have to get into one of these Royal Enfields and stir up the local boys a little bit.
Hi Mark, thanks for your great reviews I really find the consistent way you do your videos makes comparison easy. You have ridden all the bikes I was considering as my first bike after passing my test from all the Benelli’s, Royal Enfield and even the Kawasaki Vulcan S. I have just bought an Interceptor and will get it in about a weeks time. Happy new year and keep making the great reviews 😀👍😀.
Always a pleasure to watch your reviews. Steady on your praise for CEAT tyres. They were on a second hand car I bought a few years ago. In the wet their performance was not great, in fact, a few heart stopping moments. Triumph could learn a thing or two about colours from RE.
A fine review! I bought one today in Bangkok, Thailand. I had made my mind up on the orange crush tank colour and there was only one bike available at the dealer. It had my paint scheme, so how could I resist? Pirelli Phantom tyres too. My last bike was 37 years ago.
OC wasn't my first choice but it was the last 2020 the dealer had before closing for the Christmas holidays.. to make the last sale of the year and because the weather was miserable, they carved 1800 cad off the price, so orange crush became my favorite color. 😆
@@Alex-io6ky Plenty of filtering, so lots of clutch work, yes. The ambient temperature is the main issue and the RE doesn't give off a lot of heat fortunately.
I have three bikes in the garage. If my wife was persuadable this would definitely be my fourth. It has all the character of my old Ducati 750 but none of the fragility. Love it.
I have one of these shod with the Ceat tyres, you must have ridden them in the dry where I found no problems but they leave a lot to be desired in damp/wet conditions very sketchy over white lines and tramline badly. It's shame they no longer fit the Pirelli's but I understand that is due to Indian import laws.
Nice review and agree with your comments. 21,000 miles on My Royal Enfield INT 650 and the only trouble I had was the speedometer and that was replaced under warranty. Love My Royal Enfield!
@@daveharding3207 No! And I've never heard of that. If you get that problem let me know. I had a problem with not being able to get all the gas out of my tank. Instead of being able to get all 3.6 gallons out it like I could when it was new, I was only getting about 2.8 to 2.5 gallons out of it. The difference of the engine cutting out and eventually dieing at 150 miles, vs 220 miles when you actually have another gallon in the tank. The service manual tells you to replace the internal fuel strainer. But they don't sell just the fuel strainer, you have to replace the fuel pump. They don't include the two o-rings that you must replace. If you're not VERY careful you will damage the one o-ring. I keep a 5 oz tube of EZ Turn Fuel Lube in my saddlebags just for those situations. I'm replacing the fuel pump at 12,000 miles, the same interval they have you replace the external fuel filter. Side note: subscribing to AAA Plus to cover motorcycles is worth the money. On mine you could clearly see the lower part of the strainer was darker/dirtier. The strainer sits in there at an angle off to the left. Even though I knew I had plenty of gas, when I wiggled the bike or leaned it to the left fuel would cover the part of the strainer that was cleaner, the bike would start running again. Then when I sat level it would "cut out" again. But it was really running out of fuel. At the gas station I would look in the tank and see that there was fuel in there like I knew there would be. But I filled the tank up and it ran just fine. Also I recently was talking with a very knowledgeable Royal Enfield person that thought the INT650 only had the external fuel filter and was surprised when I told him about the internal fuel strainer. He immediately went back pulled a new fuel pump off the shelf and was amazed to see that strainer there. Another good RE service center did my 12,000 mile service. 1,000 miles down the road I was filling my invoice and noticed I wasn't charged for a new external fuel filter. After thinking the cute girl behind the desk thought I was handsome and gave it to me for free, I called and asked. They didn't know the external fuel filter got replaced at that interval. I got one shipped to me and replaced it in my buddies garage. So we are all on a learning curve as these bike get more popular and the fleet gets more miles on it. Just a couple days ago I found a crack in the gas cap seal. I was told I can't replace the seal and that I must replace the, ignition switch, the right side cover lock, and the gas cap because they are all keyed the same and come as a kit. Just starting to work on that. I don't want to replace a perfectly fine ignition switch and want to know why a 2 year old rubber seal failed. 24,400 miles on mine and I still love it! Best bike I've ever had.
Just went to look at one on Saturday and ended up buying one! Looking forward to picking it up on 1st March. As you have mentioned I'm looking forward to just toodling around the countryside with a relaxed ride. I have two sports bikes too so this is something completely different.
Love the two watches like the T Bonnevilles, is not a retro thing to me it is just about it is so beautiful and practicality as well, is super easy get used and to read a red needle just in a so pleasant eye gaze.
Bought mine a couple of weeks back and love it already. one disappointment was finding the Ceat tyres were tubed. I remember sudden deflations when I first started riding 45 years ago. total pain.
Gorgeous bike, good review. I am torn between this paint color and Orange crush. Looking at one here in California. Thanks for the loan Poole, now Take those ridiculous looking stickers off that beautiful Bike wtf !
Lovely bike. Not a fan of all the chrome, wish the exhaust was black and the rest only that the tank maybe had some nice paintjob maybe stripes. Thanks for a great video.
Thinking of buying one of these as a 3rd bike. I have a sports tourer a modern naked now fsncy a modern retro for relaxed riding.Was thinking about the new BSA but watching reviews of this makes me think this is the better bike
Picking up my 22 Interceptor in Ventura Blue later this month! Couldn’t be more excited. Great review, and provided a good top-down view of the handlebar/cockpit area for planning on where to put accessories etc.
I happened to briefly follow one of these while working as a delivery driver. The thing which struck me was how small and low the seat looked from behind. I haven't seen one up close or ridden one but I'm thinking of looking out my nearest RE dealership and perhaps trying the Interceptor and maybe the Meteor for a test drive. They just seem such great value for money and offer a brilliant traditional motorcycle experience! Thanks for the review.
Good review Mark! I test rode one when I was looking to purchase an all purpose, do everything bike last year. Like you I was impressed with the smooth engine and transmission. The build quality was impressive for its price point. I can see why it’s a top seller in England. The braided brake lines added to the stopping power. Wish it had a gear indicator and tubeless tires, but the 3 year warranty gives you peace of mind. I ended up with the 2021 NC-750x 6 speed after watching yours and Exeter Rider reviews and couldn’t be happier. Would recommend anyone to give it a test ride. Cheers from Wisconsin.
Great review mate, I been eyeballing one. I rebuilt my 1st bike at 17, a 1958 enfield 750 twin, single Amal and a chrome tank, the iconic brit bike but I bet this will run better lol!
@@richardbolitho Hi that's from the RE website it's the owners manual it's a minor service that's all .... Checks and chain adjustment ,6000 miles is the oil and filter ,valve check etc Cheers mark
I had dramas with mine originally, local dealer couldn't sort it. Ended up buying a scanner and showed a oil temperature sensor fault code. So I replaced that and now it runs as it should. I have K&N filter, PoweRage Slipons, Booster plug, 16 tooth front sprocket and grip puppies. I do and average of 600kms a week in all weather as it my computer bike. Handles the got Aussie summer and torrential downpours no trouble. The only thing that is a bit annoying for me is the valve adjustments.
Mark, this bike is a four stroke equivalent of a Suzuki T500 two stroke twin I owned in 1975, good, no nonsense machines both. I think that cost me just over £500 new but they're fetching thousands now. The T couldn't match this for fuel economy though, got high 40's to 50 MPG at best.
The T500 is a great bike! I also had a new one in 1975 and paid £525 for it. Even more simple than this RE however, as no disc brakes, fuel gauge, or electric start! Loved that bike.
@@aunoates6617 Me too. Had a GT500 later, when I got back into bikes after an 18 year layoff. It had a disc and electronic sparks but it wasn't quite as fast as the T. Owned most of the 70's two strokes, as it happens. Happy days of blue haze !
Hi, I had a T500 whata glorious sounding machine. Bloody fast it felt yet 45bhp but as a two stroke revved like a turbine. Brakes awful but one of my all time favourite bikes. All that polished chrome glinting in the sun whilst riding along. Seen the prices now though😶🌫️😶🌫️😶🌫️😶🌫️
Thanks for a great teview. I am looking at one for my wife who now rides a 620 monster but is feeling the strain on her wrists as we do long trips here in Tasmania. I hope it suits she is 5ft 4in, absolutely love them and would go with the chrome to match my BSA.
A response from the Netherlands. Great video again Mark and a helpful review. I still have to make this choice between the Meteor 350 and this Interceptor 650. Keep up the good work.
I bought a 22gt 650. Not a horrible bike but…suspension is horrible from factory. Even if you go cheap (YS) expect $800 US to get it right. Bike is choked out. If you want a little more pep, catless pipes and slipons. Tires from factory are crap. Hard to find 18 inch tires that are good. I don’t recommend Shinko!! Tires are tubed. Not the greatest. Some replace the 18s with 17s. Filter mod is a must!!! Paint quality isn’t the best and the gauges are poor quality. For me it seems lights on gauges are a littte bright.I had issues with mine slipping out of 6th gear. Check some forums. Got absolutely NO HELP for RE about the problem. Told me To take it To dealer. Dealer told me to take it contact RE..over all not a bad deal but plan on spending some cash to get it right!!!
Very much enjoyed this wonderful vid. I have a '22 KLR Adventure but I want a 2nd bike, in case my KLR goes in the shop. Your vid convinced me that my 2nd bike should be a Royal Enfield INT650. That said, I wanna see how much it costs to ship it over there so I can tour that beautiful countryside of yours! Have fun, enjoy and ride on!
Hi Mark matey it's mark from the Wirral Merseyside i even like the style of these motorcycles and the naked look motorcycles you are definitely spoiling me on what motorcycle to go for royal Enfield very nice motorcycle and i really enjoyed watching your TH-cam video on royal Enfield very nice looking motorcycle 👍👍👍 thanks again mark for a excellent motorcycle review but i like all your motorcycle reviews thanks from mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍👍
@@markpulling12 mark it's mark from the Wirral Merseyside the Yamaha Mt 07 what cc is that naked motorcycle please thanks for mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍👍
A really great review. I'm very impressed with the Interceptor. I am seriously considering a return to the road after a long, long time and this seems perfect for me. I may look at seat options as I am 6'3" tall (shrunk from 6'4" LOL). Thank you.👍👍
Mark - would appreciate seeing you do a review of the 2022 Honda CB500x if you can your hands on one. I had a test ride on an Interceptor a few months ago and was less than impressed. Plenty of vibes throughout the rev range and seemed to be squatting in corners and then a jerky rebound coming out. Maybe it was the tyres, don't know however they seem to be very popular. Always enjoy your reviews.
I like the symmetry,fuel cap centered,twin exhausts etc.I don't like the reliability issues in the reviews on MCN, possibly a case of you get what you pay for?
Sir, I'm also American and any parts or accessories my dealer can't get Hitchcock's Motorcycles in England is my go- to source for all things Royal Enfield. Fantastic people with which to do business. BTW, I own both an INT650 and a Meteor 350. Love them both.
@@michaelabernathy7013 So in other words, if I need a part the dealer doesn't have I need to contact someone all the way in England and wait for it to be shipped all the way from there? Uh... see this is why people stick with the major motorcycle companies.
I'd like to have an Interceptor 650 and fix it up for some touring with a flyscreen, nylon side bags, luggage rack with a nylon touring bag, But I'm not used to running 4000 RPM and that concerns me. The bikes I've owned usually run about 3000 RPM at highway speeds. I wonder if there is a larger front spocket for the RE 650's. I think one more tooth on the front spocket would make me happy because it would lower the RPM at highway speeds. I have a very short inseam so I'd have to lower the suspension so I could feel more cofortable at a stop. With the twin shocks, that's an easy fix. With the front, I'd probably have to buy some risers for the bars and then slide the forks up throught the triple trees about an inch. But I think that would fix the height problem for me. Thanks for the video, your videos are always good.
I've just covered 350 miles on mine and had the first service. Unfortunately, mine cuts out in trafic; usually as I go into 1st gear. It starts again immediately on the button, but it's a bit unnerving. The dealer said it's an issue with Euro5 bikes. He "reflashed" the ECU, but to no effect. The bike I test-rode did this too, but doesn't anymore. That has 800 miles on it, so maybe it will sort itself. You can ride around the issue by blipping the throttle when in 1st, but you shouldn't have to really. Other than that I love the bike. Shame really.
I remember I used to fly down this Mountain road and one day I drove my van and a deer jump out In front of me and I hit it on it's back end I think the deer survie If I would have been on my Kawasaki it could have been bad A friend survied hitting a deer on he's bike
Very nice review! How’s the seat? I’ve had many bikes that always gave me a sore bum. Edit: 3 sec later and you give your thoughts on the seat, haha ignore my question!
Hmmm very tough choice as I really enjoyed both of them but for me I'd go for the royal Enfield....I have a hunter 350 myself....and I think for you as a new rider the Interceptor would be easier going for you the guzzi engine is very strong and tractor like low down Best wishes mark
Thank you mark for that wonderful review.... i do have a hunter since a month and i am thinki g to upgrade to Int650... how is town manoeuvring compare between too ? I am afraid i will loose some when swit hing if you may aevise about that ? Thanks
Hi Mark, once again a good and fair review,if you had to choose between the Interceptor and an NC750x as a back to biking purchase after a long lay off which would you choose and why.
Hi Nigel ooh tough choice both my favorites...can I have both .. I guess the interceptor looks better with it's classic looks . has a lovely smooth engine ,,,the NC is more modern ..bigger more powerful engine and amazing economy. . .if the retro look is important to you get the interceptor but if you want a better all-round bike I'd get the nc750 x dct , personally I'd have the NC as it would suit me better and the interceptor would be a second bike to use on sunny days and polish up :) Cheers mark
I love the Royal Enfield Interceptors looks and price, and have to be careful not to get drawn in by them. It is a beautiful bike, especially the orange one. But as nice as it looks, it has its flaws, and is not exactly what it appears. Its tube type tires ARE exactly what they appear to be, and I am too old and partially disabled to be dealing with tube type tires. I have been stranded too many times by flats with tube type tires. More on that later. The EFI and ABS are definite deal killers for me. It seems that just about everything I do in life involves computers (I'm using one right now) and I refuse to allow my main passion (motorcycling) to be ruined by them. Motorcycling is my ESCAPE from garbage like that. I realize that Royal Enfield had to include trash like that to be able to sell their bikes, but they should have made it possible to get rid of it for those so inclined. I own a 2013 Royal Enfield B5 Bullet 500 single (not the Classic) It came with EFI. The only reason I bought it was because I knew that EFI could be replaced by a carburetor using a kit from Hitchcocks in the UK. I ordered the kit and an aftermarket exhaust a few days after buying the bike. That was my plan to begin with. It now rides, sounds and feels wonderful. But, as nice as it is, it is still not perfect. I have to stay fairly close to home with it, within the range of my roadside assistance plans towing limit, because of the tube type tires. Back in 1986, Honda designed wire spoke wheels specifically for tubeless tires, for the Rebel 450, a cheap little bike they only made for 2 years. Then they were quickly forgotten about, and Honda went back to tube type tires. I have 7 bikes, they are all carbureted (and run just fine) and all but one, a dual sport bike, have tubeless tires. I never ride the dual sport bike alone, I would definitely need help to fix a flat tire on that. Not only that, but by the time I have loaded the bike down with all the tools and parts necessary to fix a flat tube type tire, there is no room for anything else. IMO there is no place for tube type tires in todays world. Tubeless tires do not require any kind of computer or electronic technology, and are 100 times better and safer than tube type tires.
I totally agree with you Gerald. I'm in the market for a bike and thinking of how I will handle a puncture if I get one many miles from home. Would rather just plug it, which limits me to cast alloy wheels. I've heard the new classic 350 can be ordered with cast wheels as an option and maybe the interceptor has this option also. Spoilt for choice there with 7 bikes, I've had many over the years and this time want to get my "forever bike" . Cheers
The riding position is not upright. It is the only thing about this bike I do not like and I own one. Bought three years ago. You have to really stretch and lean forward. I am over six feet tall, with a 35 inch sleeve.
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Father in law has a Interceptor, a Fireblade, a Speed Triple and a bonnie, the go to bike is now the Enfield lovely machine for seeing the countryside on, must have taken thousands of sales away from Triumph.
Good to hear his enfield is so popular !
The same with the w800.
If you can afford a triumph bonnie, thruxton, or scrambler you wouldn't even be looking at this in all honesty.
@@everythinggaming7938 Except you'd be a fool not to even try one.
Just bought one today…. Even got a bit of a discount for cash ! Great bike and great review
Good choice!
Got mine last week , love it !
@@markfair7410 What about the service intervals ?
@@gazzertrn I am a bike mechanic so do my own Services.......first service 500ks......second service will be 2000ks and every 2000ks onwards .....run full synthetic and filter ....10w-40 ....depending on your countries climate ....
you like it? i have a 6 month old 2021 Himalayan and love it!, going to put a deposit down on an interceptor after the new year (after 32yrs of 1000cc+ main brand bikes). to be honest I am now a devout RE owner..love way they get into your heart very quickly 👍😁
It's easy to see why the Interceptor 650 is such a big seller. Looks fantastic (I particularly like that paint scheme), sounds great, comfortable, handles well, not intimidating, and a very fair price. Great review!
Thanks Rick yes I agree .. especially the throttle and power delivery
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 I'm approaching geezerdome and even I think the Interceptor has a boring engine. I like the bike, but not love .
I’m in the states. Bought my Mk III in APRIL 2021. 4000 miles to date, I’ve missed very few days riding to work and back. Heat, cold, rain. It hasn’t mattered. Longest trip, 320 miles round trip through the mountains of North Carolin-East Tennessee. Bike has been flawless. It’s been thirty years since I’ve ridden. This is my main mode of transportation, no regrets.
Thanks Mike sounds great 👍
Thanks for the review , I will be riding my ' Orange Crush ' Interceptor to work tomorrow about 15km each way , looking forward to it
Thanks Brian ...yes what a great bike to go to work on :)
I got one of these four months ago and I've done 4500 miles on it. I've been touring on it which involved some quite long motorway stretches, I cruise around the Hampshire lanes and A roads, and sometimes I enjoy whistling it through corners. I reckon your review is absolutely spot on with how this bike handles and what it's about.
The bike is so easy around town and through slow moving traffic, it tears away when you open it up, it looks great and with Bike Tec exhausts it sounds fantastic. An excellent bike and an excellent review.
How comfy was it on the motorway? Im after a Sunday bike, but also one i can use to go to Northern Europe now and again.
@@neilanderson2374 It's really good on the motorway, although I had the 'tall' flyscreen on the bike. I've got to say that I think that it's more comfortable without the flyscreen as there's less buffeting on the head. It's a great Sunday bike, a great touring bike, it's just a great bike.
Greetings from Colombia mate, here those bikes and the RE brand have been growing exponentially in the last couple of years. Thanks a lot for your reviews!
Thanks juan ....yes they are very popular here in the uk
Cheers mark
Love my Interceptor. My only disagreement with comments in this review is with the seat. I hate the original. For me, it is too narrow, too hard, and more like a medieval torture device than a functional seat. I have paid to have mine modified by a custom upholsterer and I now have what I feel is the perfect motorcycle. I've owned scores of bikes in my time (I was once a bike mechanic, raced bikes, and rode them for a job for 10 years). This is my second-favourite of all the bikes I've ridden (behind the GS1100G I owned for many years), and may well be the last bike I'll own.
Thanks Rob sounds great
Regards mark
Where did you get your seat? I need an upgrade for my machine (MT07)
@@Rick-ve5lx where are you mate? I’m in Wellington NZ.
@@Rick-ve5lx I got a 'premium touring seat' off ebay, there are two touring seats, both good and depending who you buy from these genuine seats are around AUD$160 and up... well worth it.
I think it's a good seat .Plenty of room to change position.
The 650 Enfield was a contender for my back to bike purchase after 35 years but went for the Tracer 700 after watching your review. I am very happy with it. But a great, fair and informative review as ever. I was speaking to an owner of this bike at a bike meet and he had gone from a GXR to "save his licence" and he loved it.
Thanks John ...yes it's still fast 100 mph but it doesn't goad you into going quick ...it's just nice cruising at 60 mph on it cheers mark
There are no dealers for Royal Enfield motorcycles here in Finland. So I bought myself Benelli Leoncino 500. It's a lovely bike too. I like relaxed cruising around for going to museums etc.
Hi the leoncino is a great bike thanks mark
I’ve ridden it once, belongs to a friend of mine. And it’s beyond expectations. I like it a lot. The build quality and the feel are much much better than any previous Enfield models. Good job, Royal Enfield.. and good review, my friend…👍🏼👍🏼☺️☺️
My pleasure gulah :)
Great bike :)
@@markpulling12 you’re welcome, my friend… for sure, other viewers and I will be waiting for your next reviews…👌👌
The Good Old Interceptor. Great bike, great review again Mark 👍
Thanks howard hope the w800 is going well :)
G'day from Australia, lm new to your channel and l was most impressed with the review on the Royal Enfield 650cc interceptor, l have just this November bought the New 2021 chrome tank model it been a long time since l bought a bike, in the garage is a 1975 850cc Norton a 1966 650cc BSA twin carb lightning, a 1957 500cc Matchless and the new Enfield is the cream of the crop, what you said about the ride was how l am experiencing this new bike, time will tell but l think I'm on to a good thing, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
Thanks Neil my pleasure
Glad you are enjoying the enfield
Cheers mark
Mark, you are an excellent reviewer. Continuous articulate reporting of experience lets us understand the feeling of riding the machine. Great job,
Many thanks for the kind words:)
Best regards mark
This bike has pretty much the smoothest, most linear throttle engineering I've ever experienced, quite a feat.
Thanks yes I agree
Completely agree - 100% predictable and smooth and an absolute delight to experience.
This must be the only bike that you have ridden
@@grahamdeagon1441 Nope. And the reviewer agreed with the opinion.
Do you even Honda Bruh ?
Great to see a close up review of the bike rather than a quick pull in for a look and then back on it .. nice one.
Thanks Jon 😊
Great looking bike. I like the old school British style bikes!
Thanks Blake
Lovely bike. It's like going back in time!!
Thanks Daniel ...I could ride these all day ! Regards mark
@@markpulling12 Yeah, looks great. I watched your Royal Enfield Meteor review too. Great little bike!
It's a great bike for its intended use ! I've spent a bit of cash on mine and ended up with the bike I really wanted , and you are right the S&S cans give it a serious bark especially with Hitchcocks stainless headers ! The original seat was pants to be fair but that complaint can be leveled at more premium ones too , ordered conti GT touring sat and cowl and job sorted, looks better anyhow !
Nice review ! 👍
Thanks ..yes these really are great ...I'd love to ride one with cans on to hear that noise :)
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Not only the noise but there is a huge weight saving over the oem cans & headers , wished I'd weighed them all tbh ...I think it shed 10/12 kg just on the cans alone !
@@themoog3889 wow that's good 👍
Nice review, i love my 2021 ventura blue interceptor, they handle fantastically, cant recommend them enough.
Many thanks
They used to come with Pirelli tires, tiny bit of a let down, but I think that was more due to Indian Import laws etc, but I don’t think it’s really RE’s fault
yes thought I remember seeing pirellis on them at some point
My 2019 Interceptor came with Pirelli Phantoms.
my dealer told me RE could not source the pirellis any more with regularity, so they went with ceat!
Wonderful reviews, very informative and appreciated. Cheers from northern Kentucky, U.S.A. These bikes seem just perfect for weekend cruising through the Appalachian forest and hills. Nothing but Harley Davidsons around these parts, so I am going to have to get into one of these Royal Enfields and stir up the local boys a little bit.
Many thanks I've visited KY Louisville Lexington my mum lives in Springfield. !!!
I've added Lextec exhausts and a performance filter to my 2020 Int and in makes a big difference in the bottom end and midrange. Sounds awesome too.
Hi Mark, thanks for your great reviews I really find the consistent way you do your videos makes comparison easy. You have ridden all the bikes I was considering as my first bike after passing my test from all the Benelli’s, Royal Enfield and even the Kawasaki Vulcan S. I have just bought an Interceptor and will get it in about a weeks time. Happy new year and keep making the great reviews 😀👍😀.
Thanks Chris I'd say you made the best choice with the interceptor ...I'll get one one day :)
This bike looks so damn good😊
Thanks amit
Nice bike, only thing I would change is the indicators.
Cheers Chris yes LEDs would be nice 👍
Always a pleasure to watch your reviews.
Steady on your praise for CEAT tyres. They were on a second hand car I bought a few years ago. In the wet their performance was not great, in fact, a few heart stopping moments. Triumph could learn a thing or two about colours from RE.
Thanks Alex
A fine review! I bought one today in Bangkok, Thailand. I had made my mind up on the orange crush tank colour and there was only one bike available at the dealer. It had my paint scheme, so how could I resist? Pirelli Phantom tyres too. My last bike was 37 years ago.
Sounds great 👍
OC wasn't my first choice but it was the last 2020 the dealer had before closing for the Christmas holidays.. to make the last sale of the year and because the weather was miserable, they carved 1800 cad off the price, so orange crush became my favorite color. 😆
must be hectic riding in bangkok …lots of clutch work. awesome bike for the money and plenty of aftermarket parts to play with
@@Alex-io6ky Plenty of filtering, so lots of clutch work, yes. The ambient temperature is the main issue and the RE doesn't give off a lot of heat fortunately.
@@GapBahnDirk thai people are quite patient lot …good luck
I have three bikes in the garage. If my wife was persuadable this would definitely be my fourth. It has all the character of my old Ducati 750 but none of the fragility. Love it.
Thanks Dean yes these are great bikes 👍
I have one of these shod with the Ceat tyres, you must have ridden them in the dry where I found no problems but they leave a lot to be desired in damp/wet conditions very sketchy over white lines and tramline badly. It's shame they no longer fit the Pirelli's but I understand that is due to Indian import laws.
Thanks Andrew :)
I changed mine to bridgestone battlax bt46 and it's really improved the ride and handling.
Changed to Avon Road Rider a big improvement over the stock tyres
Nice review and agree with your comments. 21,000 miles on My Royal Enfield INT 650 and the only trouble I had was the speedometer and that was replaced under warranty. Love My Royal Enfield!
Have you had any of the cutting out issues I see so much about?
@@daveharding3207 No! And I've never heard of that. If you get that problem let me know.
I had a problem with not being able to get all the gas out of my tank. Instead of being able to get all 3.6 gallons out it like I could when it was new, I was only getting about 2.8 to 2.5 gallons out of it. The difference of the engine cutting out and eventually dieing at 150 miles, vs 220 miles when you actually have another gallon in the tank.
The service manual tells you to replace the internal fuel strainer. But they don't sell just the fuel strainer, you have to replace the fuel pump. They don't include the two o-rings that you must replace. If you're not VERY careful you will damage the one o-ring. I keep a 5 oz tube of EZ Turn Fuel Lube in my saddlebags just for those situations. I'm replacing the fuel pump at 12,000 miles, the same interval they have you replace the external fuel filter.
Side note: subscribing to AAA Plus to cover motorcycles is worth the money.
On mine you could clearly see the lower part of the strainer was darker/dirtier. The strainer sits in there at an angle off to the left. Even though I knew I had plenty of gas, when I wiggled the bike or leaned it to the left fuel would cover the part of the strainer that was cleaner, the bike would start running again. Then when I sat level it would "cut out" again. But it was really running out of fuel. At the gas station I would look in the tank and see that there was fuel in there like I knew there would be. But I filled the tank up and it ran just fine.
Also I recently was talking with a very knowledgeable Royal Enfield person that thought the INT650 only had the external fuel filter and was surprised when I told him about the internal fuel strainer. He immediately went back pulled a new fuel pump off the shelf and was amazed to see that strainer there. Another good RE service center did my 12,000 mile service. 1,000 miles down the road I was filling my invoice and noticed I wasn't charged for a new external fuel filter. After thinking the cute girl behind the desk thought I was handsome and gave it to me for free, I called and asked. They didn't know the external fuel filter got replaced at that interval. I got one shipped to me and replaced it in my buddies garage. So we are all on a learning curve as these bike get more popular and the fleet gets more miles on it.
Just a couple days ago I found a crack in the gas cap seal. I was told I can't replace the seal and that I must replace the, ignition switch, the right side cover lock, and the gas cap because they are all keyed the same and come as a kit. Just starting to work on that. I don't want to replace a perfectly fine ignition switch and want to know why a 2 year old rubber seal failed.
24,400 miles on mine and I still love it! Best bike I've ever had.
Thanks Mark. This is the best value to performance out there. Nothing beats it for cruising and economy. Lovey bike... as you indicate.
Gord
Just went to look at one on Saturday and ended up buying one! Looking forward to picking it up on 1st March. As you have mentioned I'm looking forward to just toodling around the countryside with a relaxed ride. I have two sports bikes too so this is something completely different.
Thanks yes these are really great for relaxing rides cheers mark
Love the two watches like the T Bonnevilles, is not a retro thing to me it is just about it is so beautiful and practicality as well, is super easy get used and to read a red needle just in a so pleasant eye gaze.
I would gladly take any color scheme but the chrome tank version and the orange look particularly good. (I've never liked orange)
Again a very nice introduction to a bike. Thank you Mark 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Bought mine a couple of weeks back and love it already. one disappointment was finding the Ceat tyres were tubed. I remember sudden deflations when I first started riding 45 years ago. total pain.
If the bike has spokes the tires have tubes. A rule of thumb.
Hii from India, I have Royal Enfield Thunderbird in white colour absolutely love it..👍
Hi Raj ....many thanks 😊
Gorgeous bike, good review. I am torn between this paint color and Orange crush. Looking at one here in California. Thanks for the loan Poole, now Take those ridiculous looking stickers off that beautiful Bike wtf
!
The best current Royal Enfield bike in my opinion.
Lovely bike. Not a fan of all the chrome, wish the exhaust was black and the rest only that the tank maybe had some nice paintjob maybe stripes. Thanks for a great video.
My pleasure
Thinking of buying one of these as a 3rd bike. I have a sports tourer a modern naked now fsncy a modern retro for relaxed riding.Was thinking about the new BSA but watching reviews of this makes me think this is the better bike
Picking up my 22 Interceptor in Ventura Blue later this month! Couldn’t be more excited. Great review, and provided a good top-down view of the handlebar/cockpit area for planning on where to put accessories etc.
Thanks James
I happened to briefly follow one of these while working as a delivery driver.
The thing which struck me was how small and low the seat looked from behind.
I haven't seen one up close or ridden one but I'm thinking of looking out my nearest RE dealership and perhaps trying the Interceptor and maybe the Meteor for a test drive.
They just seem such great value for money and offer a brilliant traditional motorcycle experience!
Thanks for the review.
Thanks Barry try and get a demo they ride very well:)
Good review Mark! I test rode one when I was looking to purchase an all purpose, do everything bike last year. Like you I was impressed with the smooth engine and transmission. The build quality was impressive for its price point. I can see why it’s a top seller in England. The braided brake lines added to the stopping power. Wish it had a gear indicator and tubeless tires, but the 3 year warranty gives you peace of mind. I ended up with the 2021 NC-750x 6 speed after watching yours and Exeter Rider reviews and couldn’t be happier. Would recommend anyone to give it a test ride. Cheers from Wisconsin.
Thanks yes the nc750 is another bike on my wish list :)
Great review mate, I been eyeballing one. I rebuilt my 1st bike at 17, a 1958 enfield 750 twin, single Amal and a chrome tank, the iconic brit bike but I bet this will run better lol!
Hi thanks for the comment 😊
I think the red, blue and orange look nicer than the others because the badge is authentic rather than painted on
I really appreciate your reviews.. they are very efficient. No hyperbole.
Thanks Steve 😗
Thanks for the virtual ride was therapeutic :)
Thanks My pleasure 😊
Last time I looked it up the service intervals here in the US is 6000 miles
The oil and filter is 6000 miles but the book says a check at 3000 miles ....it may be different in the us
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 3000 miles for checking brakes and what else? Is that described in your book in more detail?
@@richardbolitho Hi that's from the RE website it's the owners manual it's a minor service that's all .... Checks and chain adjustment ,6000 miles is the oil and filter ,valve check etc
Cheers mark
I had dramas with mine originally, local dealer couldn't sort it. Ended up buying a scanner and showed a oil temperature sensor fault code.
So I replaced that and now it runs as it should.
I have K&N filter, PoweRage Slipons, Booster plug, 16 tooth front sprocket and grip puppies.
I do and average of 600kms a week in all weather as it my computer bike. Handles the got Aussie summer and torrential downpours no trouble.
The only thing that is a bit annoying for me is the valve adjustments.
another great video and review thank you so much!
Thanks Tony .. . always enjoy the interceptor :)
Cheers mark
I really fancy one of these. Just like my old BSA A10, but modern and reliable. Great video, many thanks for the review!
Ok Peter many thanks 👍
One of the best reviews I have seen.
Thanks Steve .... great bike
I can't work up any enthusiasm for this bike. I enjoyed the review, though.
Thanks nk
Mark, this bike is a four stroke equivalent of a Suzuki T500 two stroke twin I owned in 1975, good, no nonsense machines both. I think that cost me just over £500 new but they're fetching thousands now. The T couldn't match this for fuel economy though, got high 40's to 50 MPG at best.
Thanks Michael ...that t500 sounds great 👍
The T500 is a great bike! I also had a new one in 1975 and paid £525 for it. Even more simple than this RE however, as no disc brakes, fuel gauge, or electric start! Loved that bike.
@@aunoates6617 Me too. Had a GT500 later, when I got back into bikes after an 18 year layoff. It had a disc and electronic sparks but it wasn't quite as fast as the T. Owned most of the 70's two strokes, as it happens. Happy days of blue haze !
@@michaelarchangel1163 Happy days indeed! 😎
Hi, I had a T500 whata glorious sounding machine. Bloody fast it felt yet 45bhp but as a two stroke revved like a turbine. Brakes awful but one of my all time favourite bikes. All that polished chrome glinting in the sun whilst riding along. Seen the prices now though😶🌫️😶🌫️😶🌫️😶🌫️
Thanks for a great teview. I am looking at one for my wife who now rides a 620 monster but is feeling the strain on her wrists as we do long trips here in Tasmania. I hope it suits she is 5ft 4in, absolutely love them and would go with the chrome to match my BSA.
Thanks Gary 😊 yes she should be fine with it cheers mark
Great review i live in Northern Ireland. You can't get a second hand one for love or money.
Hi Colin people are hanging onto them then ☺️
A response from the Netherlands. Great video again Mark and a helpful review. I still have to make this choice between the Meteor 350 and this Interceptor 650. Keep up the good work.
Thanks plus the new classic 350 is just out now :)
@@markpulling12 - Thank you,
I bought a 22gt 650. Not a horrible bike but…suspension is horrible from factory. Even if you go cheap (YS) expect $800 US to get it right. Bike is choked out. If you want a little more pep, catless pipes and slipons. Tires from factory are crap. Hard to find 18 inch tires that are good. I don’t recommend Shinko!! Tires are tubed. Not the greatest. Some replace the 18s with 17s. Filter mod is a must!!! Paint quality isn’t the best and the gauges are poor quality. For me it seems lights on gauges are a littte bright.I had issues with mine slipping out of 6th gear. Check some forums. Got absolutely NO HELP for RE about the problem. Told me
To take it
To dealer. Dealer told me to take it contact RE..over all not a bad deal but plan on spending some cash to get it right!!!
think you are becoming my go to for bike reviews …thanks for sharing.
Thanks Alex 🙂
Comprehensive review Mark, I do like the retro bikes!
Me too 😊
You have a vary useful review 👍. These are a lot of the real world conditions and questions a rider would have. Time for a test drive.
compares very well against my old '76 T140V 750cc. All the usable power you need.
Thanks John yes it's got a great engine 😊
Love this motorcycle....affordable and easy to maintain
Another cracking review of a lovely bike! 👍
When you look at the cost of these, and the 3 year warranty is it any wonder they sell well.....
Just bought one too! Looking forward to it being delivered in a few weeks
Fantastic review. Very helpful for a complete newbie contemplating his first bike. Many thanks!
Ok Giles many thanks. :)
Very much enjoyed this wonderful vid. I have a '22 KLR Adventure but I want a 2nd bike, in case my KLR goes in the shop. Your vid convinced me that my 2nd bike should be a Royal Enfield INT650. That said, I wanna see how much it costs to ship it over there so I can tour that beautiful countryside of yours!
Have fun, enjoy and ride on!
Thanks for the comment best regards mark
Lovely simple back to basics motorcycle Mark, a lot to like, great review as always with your reviews
Many thanks Peter these are fantastic bikes ....royal Enfield are doing very well at the moment with their range of bikes
Cheers mark
Another quality review Mark. Love the look of these for a nice weekend jaunt. May just be my second bike!
Many thanks 😊
Great review, good detail for someone considering buying one, thanks.
One of the Best Ownership review. Ride safe, God Bless.
Hi Mark matey it's mark from the Wirral Merseyside i even like the style of these motorcycles and the naked look motorcycles you are definitely spoiling me on what motorcycle to go for royal Enfield very nice motorcycle and i really enjoyed watching your TH-cam video on royal Enfield very nice looking motorcycle 👍👍👍 thanks again mark for a excellent motorcycle review but i like all your motorcycle reviews thanks from mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍👍
No problem.mark glad you're enjoying them
@@markpulling12 mark it's mark from the Wirral Merseyside the Yamaha Mt 07 what cc is that naked motorcycle please thanks for mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍👍
A really great review. I'm very impressed with the Interceptor. I am seriously considering a return to the road after a long, long time and this seems perfect for me. I may look at seat options as I am 6'3" tall (shrunk from 6'4" LOL). Thank you.👍👍
Many thanks Mike ☺️
Great review and a great bike
Glad you enjoyed it
Mark - would appreciate seeing you do a review of the 2022 Honda CB500x if you can your hands on one. I had a test ride on an Interceptor a few months ago and was less than impressed. Plenty of vibes throughout the rev range and seemed to be squatting in corners and then a jerky rebound coming out. Maybe it was the tyres, don't know however they seem to be very popular. Always enjoy your reviews.
Hi Geoff yes I'll be reviewing all the new Honda 500s when they are here in the uk :)
I like the symmetry,fuel cap centered,twin exhausts etc.I don't like the reliability issues in the reviews on MCN, possibly a case of you get what you pay for?
Was that a pheasant at 9:00? I had a Canada goose fly from a ditch and hit the top of my helmet this summer. Almost took me head off.
Most likely yes Jim ...quite a few round there :)
I really like these bikes, but my only concern living in America is the parts availability for them.
Sir, I'm also American and any parts or accessories my dealer can't get Hitchcock's Motorcycles in England is my go- to source for all things Royal Enfield. Fantastic people with which to do business. BTW, I own both an INT650 and a Meteor 350. Love them both.
@@michaelabernathy7013
So in other words, if I need a part the dealer doesn't have I need to contact someone all the way in England and wait for it to be shipped all the way from there? Uh... see this is why people stick with the major motorcycle companies.
I'd like to have an Interceptor 650 and fix it up for some touring with a flyscreen, nylon side bags, luggage rack with a nylon touring bag, But I'm not used to running 4000 RPM and that concerns me. The bikes I've owned usually run about 3000 RPM at highway speeds. I wonder if there is a larger front spocket for the RE 650's. I think one more tooth on the front spocket would make me happy because it would lower the RPM at highway speeds.
I have a very short inseam so I'd have to lower the suspension so I could feel more cofortable at a stop. With the twin shocks, that's an easy fix. With the front, I'd probably have to buy some risers for the bars and then slide the forks up throught the triple trees about an inch. But I think that would fix the height problem for me.
Thanks for the video, your videos are always good.
Many thanks gene 😊
I've just covered 350 miles on mine and had the first service. Unfortunately, mine cuts out in trafic; usually as I go into 1st gear. It starts again immediately on the button, but it's a bit unnerving. The dealer said it's an issue with Euro5 bikes. He "reflashed" the ECU, but to no effect. The bike I test-rode did this too, but doesn't anymore. That has 800 miles on it, so maybe it will sort itself. You can ride around the issue by blipping the throttle when in 1st, but you shouldn't have to really. Other than that I love the bike. Shame really.
Thanks David I was mindful of this on this bike but it didn't do it ...strange ?
Best regards mark
bought mine new in july. done 1700 miles thus far. had this cut out maybe 3 or 4 times in the beginning but it doesn't do it anymore.
thoughts on the 120 year addition one coming out
Nice review! Pretty shots! Cheers
When u in the mountains or country beep your horn often
Just in case a deer jumps out in front of u u can spook hem ahead
Of time
I remember I used to fly down this
Mountain road and one day I drove my van and a deer jump out
In front of me and I hit it on it's back end I think the deer survie
If I would have been on my Kawasaki it could have been bad
A friend survied hitting a deer on he's bike
Nice bike. I ride the original (bonny). Good review.
Cheers Louis 😊
Very nice review! How’s the seat? I’ve had many bikes that always gave me a sore bum.
Edit: 3 sec later and you give your thoughts on the seat, haha ignore my question!
Nice review. You have covered it very well.
Excellent.Another great review.
Really could do with a tubeless kit for those wheels and some better tires plus an exhaust that you can hear
S and s cans sound good 👍
Proper Bike!
Looks lovely and a great review. If you had to choose between the Interceptor or the Moto Guzzi V7, which would you choose. (Will be my first bike)
Hmmm very tough choice as I really enjoyed both of them but for me I'd go for the royal Enfield....I have a hunter 350 myself....and I think for you as a new rider the Interceptor would be easier going for you the guzzi engine is very strong and tractor like low down
Best wishes mark
Thank you mark for that wonderful review.... i do have a hunter since a month and i am thinki g to upgrade to Int650... how is town manoeuvring compare between too ? I am afraid i will loose some when swit hing if you may aevise about that ?
Thanks
Hi ...the interceptor is bigger and heavier but it's still very manoeuvrable...you shouldn't have any problems in town with it
Best regards mark
For some reason, that didn't feel like a slow Sunday cruise.
Hi Mark, once again a good and fair review,if you had to choose between the Interceptor and an NC750x as a back to biking purchase after a long lay off which would you choose and why.
Hi Nigel ooh tough choice both my favorites...can I have both .. I guess the interceptor looks better with it's classic looks . has a lovely smooth engine ,,,the NC is more modern ..bigger more powerful engine and amazing economy. . .if the retro look is important to you get the interceptor but if you want a better all-round bike I'd get the nc750 x dct , personally I'd have the NC as it would suit me better and the interceptor would be a second bike to use on sunny days and polish up :)
Cheers mark
I love the Royal Enfield Interceptors looks and price, and have to be careful not to get drawn in by them. It is a beautiful bike, especially the orange one. But as nice as it looks, it has its flaws, and is not exactly what it appears. Its tube type tires ARE exactly what they appear to be, and I am too old and partially disabled to be dealing with tube type tires. I have been stranded too many times by flats with tube type tires. More on that later. The EFI and ABS are definite deal killers for me. It seems that just about everything I do in life involves computers (I'm using one right now) and I refuse to allow my main passion (motorcycling) to be ruined by them. Motorcycling is my ESCAPE from garbage like that. I realize that Royal Enfield had to include trash like that to be able to sell their bikes, but they should have made it possible to get rid of it for those so inclined.
I own a 2013 Royal Enfield B5 Bullet 500 single (not the Classic) It came with EFI. The only reason I bought it was because I knew that EFI could be replaced by a carburetor using a kit from Hitchcocks in the UK. I ordered the kit and an aftermarket exhaust a few days after buying the bike. That was my plan to begin with. It now rides, sounds and feels wonderful. But, as nice as it is, it is still not perfect. I have to stay fairly close to home with it, within the range of my roadside assistance plans towing limit, because of the tube type tires. Back in 1986, Honda designed wire spoke wheels specifically for tubeless tires, for the Rebel 450, a cheap little bike they only made for 2 years. Then they were quickly forgotten about, and Honda went back to tube type tires. I have 7 bikes, they are all carbureted (and run just fine) and all but one, a dual sport bike, have tubeless tires. I never ride the dual sport bike alone, I would definitely need help to fix a flat tire on that. Not only that, but by the time I have loaded the bike down with all the tools and parts necessary to fix a flat tube type tire, there is no room for anything else. IMO there is no place for tube type tires in todays world. Tubeless tires do not require any kind of computer or electronic technology, and are 100 times better and safer than tube type tires.
Thanks Gerald fantastic comment :)
I totally agree with you Gerald. I'm in the market for a bike and thinking of how I will handle a puncture if I get one many miles from home. Would rather just plug it, which limits me to cast alloy wheels. I've heard the new classic 350 can be ordered with cast wheels as an option and maybe the interceptor has this option also.
Spoilt for choice there with 7 bikes, I've had many over the years and this time want to get my "forever bike" . Cheers
Great review thank you.
The riding position is not upright. It is the only thing about this bike I do not like and I own one. Bought three years ago. You have to really stretch and lean forward. I am over six feet tall, with a 35 inch sleeve.
Lovely bike and another great review Mark. But please stop saying floor, it's ground remember :-).
Cheers Leonard