5 Things I HATE about my Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
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- n todays video I am showing you the 5 things I hate about my Royal Enfield Interceptor that I discovered in my time owning it.
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I have a 3 year old Interceptor 650. Parked on the street in the UK (under a cover), ride all year round. Properly clean it twice a year followed by ACF50, with a quick wash maybe once a month in between - rust has never been a problem. This bike is NOT a rust bucket - you’re doing it wrong dude!
then what does he wrong? I also heard about the rust in other videos also
You treat your bike like I treat mine 😆
Many many people got the same issues .. two of my friends included
@@HardDanceShuffler10One detail that I noticed on the video is a surf board on the motorcycle.
Living close to the sea or even going there on a regular basis is terrible for vehicles.
Salty humidity is even worse than road salt because it gets everywhere without you even noticing. It eats off the paint, and rusts everything.
Not denying that a motorcycle with better, more expensive materials will take longer to start showing signs of corrosion, but any bike, any vehicle for that matter will start showing signs of corrosion sooner or later if exposed to those types of conditions.
All you can do to minimize the effect is washing the bike regularly to remove the salt and use anticorrosion products.
@@andrefcnc I lived a mile from the beach and even parking it in the garage my spokes would still rust!
Acf50! I coated mine the moment I got it home and re treat it every 6 months. Remained rust free !
Good tip thank you ☺️ I will do that too
@@FreeMilesMC it’s a US airforce product. It comes with a spray bottle but I pour it into a cup then paint it on the bike. Leave it 10/20 minutes then wipe it off. Plenty of good videos demonstrating how good it is on here! But I’d be tempted to get the new black engine version in the future, I see one yesterday and it looked like minimal maintenance!
also on the exhaust? no problem with the heat?@@Mj83Mj
When a new motor cycle is built to a budget (as the Interceptor is) you must expect a few cost cutting issues. The Triumph Bonneville is nearly twice the price yet it also suffers from corrosion if it is not cosseted.
Here in the U.S. my interceptor actually does turn a lot of heads as it isn't a Harley or a sport bike. I really didn't think it would when i got it. Mine is actually rusting less then i thought it would considering where i live and the fact that i can't keep it clean, (i live down a dirt road that floods when it rains and here it rains a lot). The polished aluminum actually does better then i thought it would as well, which still isn't great but it's aluminum, it oxidizes faster then just about anything. Anyway, after 3 months i have only put 1200 miles on it riding often just to town and back and i just polised it for the first time, so i guess it is more upkeep then most bikes. Mines a 2023 model and the tires have never given me a problem on pavement. I have never scraped the pegs on it yet but i get real close just about everytime i go out and the tires have never slipped once, but that is on pavement. The dirt road i live on is another story, it's like driving a bar of wet soap, well actually like driving a sliver of wet soap set on its edge. As for the size of the bike, i'm 5'7" so it feels like a proper bike to me. If i was 6'4" i would probably feel a bit off riding it but i'm guessing would still be comfortable as the seat is long enough to sit back. Really though, i didn't buy it for any of those reasons, i bought it because i can fix everything thing on it myself and because it gets great gas milage. I didn't buy a toy to look cool, i bought vehicle to get around that happens to look cool.
It is very common to see comments about the poor quality tyres and rust issues with Royal Enfields. I am sure they are taking note and will hopefully make some simple changes to address these points over time.
But better tyres. Problem solved 🤷♂️
Great video, absolutely love the interceptor, what tyres are you using now,👍🇬🇧🏍🙂
Which tyres were fitted to your bike by the factory? (They've used a few brands over the 650's production).
..Had my Interceptor 650 for 3 years out in all weathers not a spec of rust on it...Had more rust problems on a Kawasaki W800 I had before it.
Honestly, a lot of this feedback is over the top. I have had my Interceptor for 3 years, rode about 10k miles and haven't had any rust issues. I do wash it fairly regularly, especially if I've been in lousy weather. I ride all year, so run ins with salt, mud, etc are common. The only bolts that have shown any rust on mine are aftermarket bits from Hitchcocks and the like (pillion peg relocation kit etc). While I changed out my exhaust last year, the stock mufflers never showed any sign of rust.
I had the stock Pirelli tires on mine. They weren't great but I didn't feel the need to replace until the rear had flattened out a bit at 6k. I suspect the newer Ceat tires are worse.
Only tedious maintenance bit are the aluminum rocker covers, crankcase etc. RE could do a better job at factory with QC on these. Regardless, aluminum is going to oxidize no matter what unless you treat it regularly.
The third hate is nothing to do with the bike, that is just your unrealistic expectation. Go and buy a 60's Triumph or BSA if you want something authentic. As for the size, again that is more of the fact that you are 6'5" tall, any bike is going to seem small. Rust is inevitable on anything made of steel, get used to using proper cleaning and protection.
Someone over 6' will find that a 60's Triumph or BSA is somewhat small compared with modern bikes. Imagination and expectation are so often different from reality.
I truly wanted to buy RE Interceptor a year ago but CB650R was basically same price and is so much more bike for your buck. Sure, it is not retro but 90HP is all the power you need and the quality is super nice.
Yes this really is a point, I recently reviewed the hornet cb 750. And this reallisation hit me like a truck
I was going to buy one of theses 5 years ago, because it reminded me of my 400/4 from the 70’s. It is so small for a taller rider. Put my name down for an Interceptor. 5 years later still have it , made the right choice.
Thanks very much for your review, it’s good to hear negative aspects as too many reviews are just 100% praise. I have test ridden the Interceptor and the GT, but tubed tyres and upkeep of exposed chrome and aluminium put me off too. There is now a tubeless and blackend version now just coming out to dealers here which appears to addresses this.
Thanks for understanding the point of this video. All in all I actually like this bike. I just made this video so people know all the downsides in my opinion befor buying it
The rust thing is a real dealbreaker for me. it surprises me that so few reviewers mention it.
I first started suspecting it when I saw a 2022 for sale and the exhaust looked like it was all covered in rust. It was more brown than chrome. And that bike isn't even old!
Well to make it a Little Bit less Bad. Yes those bikes Rust. But they are also. It really made for the climate that i live in it can be prevented with lods of care. All kn all still a good bike for the Price. But it’s good knowing what you are getting yourself in to so your bike can get the proper care from the start
It doesn’t get mentioned because as others have commented, they aren’t rust buckets. No worse than any other brand if treated the same.
It's all down to YOU!! Look after it!!
Great review
Thank you, happy to see you comment again ☺️
My 350 chrome is two years old no rust at all.
Its called maintenance.
Many thanks for sharing your experience. Do you think that a black painted engine and exhaust version would have been a better option in terms of rust?
On the other hand those who claim that they didn't face this problem on their Interceptors should also say where they live...
I think the Black paint would definitly help as you are also not constantly polishing the oxidating crome
@@FreeMilesMC Thanks, man! I think it still depends on the paint job quality...
Yorkshire.
I have the Classic 350, and feel the same way about the tyres. Strangely, many people rate them highly. I find myself leaning over the tank in corners to get any feed back from the front end, and avoid road repairs because of squirm. Never lacked confidence in rubber before, even running old East German tyres.
I’ve had my INT 650 for two years and never had rust issues. I clean it with a Turtlewax ceramic product and Pigspit after every other ride and keep it garaged and it still looks brand new. Then again, I’ve owned a few classic bikes so I went in knowing that if you leave a retro bike wet it will rust. Don’t have stock mirrors though.
Probably my issues arise through me taking this motorcycle camping aswell
A bike requiring special attention and maintenance schedule to keep it rust free while competition does not require that is the problem. It's not about how to deal with rust, it's that Transalp 600 from 95. does not rust but RE does. One have to polish engine cover on INT every second year while on Boneville it's every 10 years. That is the point. You can submerge motorcycle in engine oil for whole winter and it will never rust.
I recently P/X'd my 52 year old Honda for a Ducati Scrambler, the Honda was heavy and needed constant chrome and aluminium polishing to keep it looking good now with the Ducati it's completely the opposite, just wash it like a car and the occasional paint polish.
I did consider a Royal Enfield Interceptor but it was all round too similar to the Honda, the Ducati badge/brand is so much cooler.
I am so jealous I wish I had a Ducati scrambler sutch a cool bike absolutely love it ☺️
RE models are all about styling, but styling means also taking care in my opinion. :) At least for the money you pay for them. I rode the RE Interceptor and it was a great feeling. This is a cool video. Got my like here.
Thank you ☺️.
I have a 2022 INT650 and rust does not seem to be a problem. I bought it new and take care of it. It is easy to stay ahead of stuff like rust. There are great products out there that will protect your aluminum and chrome. Was corrosion already starting to be a problem when you bought it used? A "modern" motorcycle does not suffer from obvious corrosion because they are nothing but paint and plastic. Get a metal protectant, I use Blue Magic, apply some elbow grease, and be amazed at the results. Happy shiny travels.
Interesting.. I have my Interceptor for 4 years. I ride it in rain, I scrambe it on backroads, I do not give it any over the top care and it has no signs of rust anywhere 🤔
Oh, thats very great to hear. I wish it was the same for me
Same here, no rust. But I use Acf50 and other maintenance sprays.
What year is your bike?
@@relevation0 2020... Just after they switched to clear lens on headlight.
I must have struck lucky? I’ve never had any problems with rust or the tyres? As soon as I got my interceptor 2 yrs ago I WAS ON IT!(thanks to TH-cam!) I treated it with ACF 50 & I bought good quality cleaning materials I don’t allow my bike to get out & out filthy, I Admit I don’t like riding in the rain mostly because I have to make more time to dry her out & clean her,for me it’s a labour of love but I’ve been a Nerd when it comes to cleaning all my bikes!
PS I still got my 10yr old Honda & I mostly use that if I know it’s gonna rain & it’s easier to clean lol!
I know one thing I don’t hate about that bike - the color scheme. It looks awesome! Maybe some Bilt-Hamber Atom mac after each wash would prevent the rust problem?
Yes the colors are amazing. Thanks for the tip, maybe that already does the trick ☺️
All your points were interesting but I simply do not understand 3 & 4 - yes you won't get the same feeling as a 60's Triumph but remember all the short comings of that age like - the engine needed a rebuilt every 30 K - they leak oil constantly - the carbs required adjustment or cleaning too often - it was really all 1930's technology - everything was on bushings. It must be noted the RE 650 is the least expensive 650 on the market so yes there are compromises. The Japanese bikes are the standard in reliability , fit and finish but not everyone wants a bike that looks like an insect.
Actually thats some valid critisism if you want check out the 5 points I love about the bike. The video was meant in a light hearted way☺️
I've owned a 2019 for the past 5 years and don't have this problem.
I have a 2019 honda and guess what can't turn off ABS. Don't know many bikes that have that feature
Mate, you have gotta be 6'4" at least? Your 4th complaint about how the bike feels for you. The RE 650 was really aimed at the general public. I feel like you have the stature for a KTM V twin adventure bike. And i mean that in the nicest possible way.
It is a shame about the rust. I guess over time you can just upgrade the worst components. However, in this day and age. You shouldn't have to.
Yes you are Right at 6.5 not many bikes fot well. The issue with the Rust is probably also as the bike is Not Designd with wet European wheater in mind
It’s not rust, it’s ‘patina’ -Freddie Dobbs 😎
I was surprised to hear you talk about feeling self conscious about the way you look on the bike. Like oversized khakis 😂 I think it looks good and it fits you well!
Haha thank you, it’s just when sitting on the bike I don’t feel from the way I sit on it particularly cool it’s hard to describe it’s a bit from
The feeling in arms and in the spine like sitting on one of these big holland bicycles ☺️
What a load of crap this review is nit picking for the sake of it have had my interceptor 3 years and would challenge anyone to find a spot of rust on it and its not particularly looked after this chap talks out of his ass
Well mine actually accumulated quite a bit some rust for the short time, as I also show in the video in the end of the exhaust and flying rust all over the exhaust and exhaust manifold
Tyres? Change them after one summer season? The rust though, is really that bad. That's a put me off a bit. I still love the looks of the interceptor. Love the channel.
Well you can live with the rust to be honest. It just kind of upsets me, I don’t feel comfortable driving this bike when the weather is not super nice outside. And it’s a lot of work to keep the bike looking good. And I am worried how the bike looks in 5 years even with polishing it regularly
@@FreeMilesMC yes, you are correct. I had a few motorcycles needing a bit of polishing.
If you replace stock header and silencers (80% owners do) then there is no chrome left. My is 4yrs old , lives under the cover in UK (a lot of rain) and the only bits that rust are bolts of aftermarket bar end mirrors.
@@Tomasz.P___b that maybe is a good idea
Its an overhyped flawed bike.. Thanks for the honest review 👍
I think the valve service intervals of 6,000 miles/10,000km also indicate the lower standard of the engineering. Most modern engineered bikes (retro looking or not) have 16,000+ miles valve service intervals.
ACF50 well help keep rust at bay but XCP Clearcoat has been demonstrated to be better. However, rust after 2 months should be a warranty claim, in my opinion.
Well I prefer that at least there honest with there warranty claim. I dislike it when especially car brands tell you service intervals that are just not good for the vehicle Audi and vw are very guilty of this.
Sadly it was not a warranty claim 🥲 witch added insult to injury
XCP chain lubricant is good also.
@@FreeMilesMC I agree about the extended oil change schedules being too long now but valve checks shouldn't be every 6,000 miles. My old Honda got checked every 25,000 miles and needed its first shim at 75,000 miles. To me that's an indication of good materials and engineering.
@mrcintheuk4641 yes I mean Honda in general is most of the time at the top when it comes to this. But the Enfield 650 engine is also rumored to be quite long lasting
@@MotoTourIreland Yes, but it appears that in tests 90 weight gear oil is still the best and is recommended by the chain and bike manufacturers.
I have been using a German product called autosol for many years. I have also purchased a Meteor with very little chrome. 50 years of polishing is enough. 🍻 Cheers
Thank you, I will try that ☺️
@@FreeMilesMCautosol works great. Is there not a fuse for your abs you can take out?
Yes chrome is porous so needs chrome cleaner to help protect it
Unfortunately there fit and finish isn't the best but hey they're a cheap bike made in India
Yes Yamaha make good machines.
What u say about your Enfield is very true.
I tried an Interceptor and a GoldStar before deciding on the latter, you've just bought the wrong bike, simple.
I got it for a good price and in case I sell it I definitely going to get the money back so it’s all good ☺️
If you want that feeling of riding an old motorcycle, buy an old motorcycle like a 1976 Triumph T140V Bonneville, if maintained correctly they are very pleasing motorcycles to own and ride.
There's no point in buying a new motorcycle and saying it isn't like riding an old motorcycle, modern machines are different to the ones of yesteryear, emissions restrictions, ABS, fuel injection, etc have imposed changes in how manufacturers are designing their products.
I remember the good old days with my 1977 Triumph TR7RV, in the morning, pulling the clutch lever in and giving a few prods on the kick starter to free the plates. Tickling the carb to get the petrol running over my fingers and mixing with the oil that the motor had leaked out, what a lovely smell hot oil and petrol have when mixed on the top of your gearbox. Pulling the chock lever, finding top dead centre and giving a good swing on the kick started to awaken the beast from it's slumber with a bark through the exhaust pipes. You just can't beat the sensation of riding an old classic motorcycle.
You are Right. Stil happy to have tried this because all bikes i have owned bevor was atleast 30 years old
It's rusting because you're a surfer always exposed to salty air. Have mine for 2 years with no rust.
I bought a new Interceptor...rode it for a year.Nice bike...but...it realy is a rust bucket,together with several issues after a couple off thousand km...had enough off it,bought a low mileage Triumph T120...different price,yes,but also a totally different league,no comparison...
Should've bought a VFR. Then you get the style of an old bike, you get to feel cool because it's still a sport bike. But you get better comfort than a typical sport bike. No need to worry about rust. Always wished I could get one. Maybe one day.
It is funny you talk about how it feels like wearing khaki pants because since the change from the XJ to the Enfield I always felt like the videos lost a bit of cool factor. I guess you also lost the crazy factor of riding a sport bike cross country.
Don’t worry the xj will come back there will be some news on that soon☺️
"Off switchable" LOL
You buy cheap and then whinge, pay a bit more and maybe you’ll be happy, or maybe not.
maintenents intervals 6000 km , no tubles tires , elekt problems , relais , starter en fullpomp relais
My 2019 never rusts because I never ride in the rain .
Hahaaaaa southern California
The rust and corosion makes sense but for the "feelings" about riding the bike, I think feelings are a bit subjective. You may hate the feeling of a modern bike and you feel pretentious, but some people might feel like steve mcqueen and will be proud of it. I get that this is the 5 things YOU hate, but don't go around saying "You will hate this because it's not a real classic bike" because other people will definitely have a different feeling
Well this video is more kind of about negativ things that people should think about or know bevor getting this bike. And I think the subjectiv opinion of how I felt on the bike can be quite important here as many people exactly want that feeling. And I also reasoned how this feeling came to be for me. So someone from the same standpoint can maybe relate or someone from a different standpoint who has for example only ridden super modern bikes with all the bells and wisles can decide that this still has enough “je ne sais que” for him
"You will not feel like a cool guy"
Ffs 🤷♂️🤦♂️
You bought a bike to feel "COOL" LMAO 🤣🤣😂😂
I have had my Triumph Tr-6 with a hard tail and magneto for 40 years. Reliable and dependable transportation. If you ride your bike will get rusty . The paint will fade from the sun. My Sportster has rust here and there but it has been outside and ridden daily for 25 years and 400,000 miles on the original engine. I did pisttons and valves on my Triumph Tr-6 with a hard tail and magneto once in 40 years. I ride l don't polish bikes. Wear and tear is normal. The only perfect bikes are in museums.
So upgrade the tires and your good to go
I've had no rust on any RE I've owned.
Since 2017 on/off button for ABS is permitted by the EU legislation. There will not be a on/off ABS switch.
But Reare abs is still offswitchable Right. If i am Not mistaken there are also still bikes that have completely off switchable abs like the new gas gas 700 are dual sports and exemption to this rule
@@FreeMilesMC I would be more than happy if proven wrong. If anyone has any other info, other than that 2017. legislation, please post it here. It makes no sense in not having this switchable for so many bikes other the one I mentioned. Even the motorcycle designers usually are not that cheap and lazy.
@lauraiss1027 I tried reading in to this quit a bit when making a review on the Ducati scrambler. And there is nothing stated in text banning off switchable abs that I found. The thing is laws are not just a thing of how they are written but also how they are interpreted by the executive.
But my understanding is that off switchable abs is still fine. And there are modern bikes that have it.
Also often it’s confusing with reviews online and texts from the manufacturer. Soon there will be a review of a bike on the channel where other reviews say the absolute is completely off switchable at the rear wheel but when I tested it it seemed to have some kind of offroad abs that would work quite when it came to stopping the bike but stoped the bike from sliding out.
I looked into it and there are zounds of off-road and few on-road, road legal bikes that has ABS off button. I do not want to delete my initial statement so it stays there for educational purposes, but I am wrong and now I have no idea why they just don't put a button to disable ABS. My statement was made because of reading and obviously misinterpreting the EU law. ABS must be available but there is little info on option to disable. I stand myself corrected and sorry for that.
Switch-off-able or switchable or optional… offswitchable is not English, unfortunately. It just sounds like English. Abschaltbar, right?
A lot of emotional opinions... except for the Story of rust... that is factual.
I am sorry... Tires, really?! On a sub $7000 bike?! And not switchable ABS? Does Honda Goldwing has switchable ABS? An feeling 'pretensions'
is not motorcycle's fault, but yours. I, for one, don't feel it at all! Rust... Just POINT to it! I do not see it on my motorcycle. Please, show me the way!
Worrying about whether you look or feel ''cool', is uncool.
The feel you get when riding is an important aspect to the relationship between you and your bike.
If you deny getting any emotion from your ride then I can only assume you're a robot.
You should sell the bike.
“More care than any other bike“. So you’ve owned every bike?
No, but the amount of care the interceptor takes is really astounding. It’s the one that requires the most care from the bikes I have owned and from the bikes I have worked with in a motorcycle dealership
@@FreeMilesMC i’m mystified. Mine’s four years old and no rust on any component. Although it doesn’t snow here, so no salt.
I think that could be part of the explanation. As these bikes are made for India I think they are mostly fine in warmer weather. My main motorcycle befor this was a very tuff Japanese bike that ofcourse then sat the standards quite high. Also I took the motorcycle camping so it stood outside during my camping trip. But I mean I that should normally be alright to a degree
@@FreeMilesMC cool. Cheers for the vid.
Thanks, I also have a part about 5 things I love about the bike ☺️
The suspension is cheap junk.
Please just get another bike this bike is not gor you I think we got the message
This guy have no idea what he's on about
Made in India - Royal Enfield..complete rubbish, rust and chrome peel off, poor quality...returned by continental gt
Moan, moan, moan....get a different bike...
Royal Enfield is crap. I have owned 2 of them and they are absolute garbage.