At first I was in ❤ with the design of Interceptor 650 but then the Continental GT steals the eyes away with its seating posture,fuel tank and the handlebars but then my subconscious mind reminds me of going back to cherishing the look of the Interceptor.I am stuffed between the two.
My gt 650 Dr mayhem just came home after four months of waiting ❤️and badly wanted to comment on any video regarding this ❤️❤️...I know I wouldn't get any likes for this ...but will still come back with hopes after years to see my comment
+1 to that. I have always liked Himalayan as a concept and was utterly disgusted and disappointed with the quality issues that it had. Almost came back from having decided on buying it, never wanting to even consider any enfield again. And then they come up with this! Very tempting! Now you put this engine in the Himalayan and upgrade the quality (like what's been touted here) and the Indian market will nearly close for most of the ADVs, including the versys 650.
True buddy... Especially for himalayans... They are not competent enough to do basic servicing to the customer satisfaction forget doing the troubleshooting...
nabil samad my friend had just booked Himalayan , since it was very impressive during test ride compared to thunderbird x , bajaj dominor and other rivals. Hope to get good service at Bangalore
Cuz they are following the idea of "don't fix something if it ain't broken". The old models sell like hot cakes. And not sure,but I feel like people buy them specifically for the hellish experience it provides. All Enfields xcept for the Himalaya and the new twins and junk on wheels,and that's why purists buy them
Now I comes to know that why Siddharth Lal shifted to UK 2 years before with his family, his hard work pays now, both these 650 twins are developed in UK under the eagle eye of some of world's best auto expert, beleive me whover love long rides, himalayas and national highways of India should own this Interceptor, no compare of this bike with Dominor, even it is far much better than Duke 390, BMW 310 R, Versey 650, Kawasaki ZX650, I love this machine booked one today itself
i have a duke 250 and i love it the way it is but i have been following re interceptor for quite some time now , after watching all the reviews i think i am going to take the jump and exchange my duke , so far really impressed with what i seen and the fact that this is a first from any indian company (twin cylinder) it urges the inner indian in me to take this leap of faith ! dont fail me re !!!
@@HimanshuKumar-qm9sl idiot plastic reduce weight I am not fan of Bajaj but my friend have thunder bird whenever he rev the bike speedometer almost fell out not value for money and he only have one word this is man bike blah blah his bike bought him by his father
Pure symphony of parallel twin! I swear it sounds nearly identical to Boneville ❤️ Great review..... For the first time I am tempted to buy or at least get my hands on an RE ❤️❤️
it really sounds like triumph .. i must surprise to heard the sound as i thought the engine will bit similar like other royal enfield models .but its not...and the results are here as best of new twine 650
Learn HD learn from RE how to design practical sitting ergonomics for motorcycle. Last time I burned my knee while taking test ride HD Street 750 . Thanks to RE knee is not touching to engine and extra protection also provide.
Autocar...what are following specs on the RE Interceptor 650: Tank capacity, seat height and width (I am 5.6 with inseam 28 inches, will I flat foot when seated?), kerb weight, ground clearance (I currently ride a Kawasaki Vulcan S 650, ground clearance 13 cm...real pain on Bombay roads...but low seat allows flat footing). Not interested in Continental..but do share the same specs. Clearance of 16 cm or more with low seat height will make it a total winner in India. Thanks.
It’s a really good bike , after my test ride I could tell Royal Enfield has done a really good job. Nice product , value for money. Alloys and tubeless tyres would have been better.
I would like to add one to my garage, the problem facing RE in the states is their lack of dealerships, so where do you buy one from or get service, the bike with slip on’s sounds better then the T100 or the T120 , I would have preferred p shooter exhaust, I just don’t like the exhaust going up high, other then that I think the bike looks great, I also believe that once people in the states see the bikes they will sell which in turn will make more dealerships. I believe this in turn will actually lead the company to greatly improve the production of the bullet and classic, let’s face it those bikes look great, how about a simple counter balancer would help dramatically, good luck RE, and get more dealerships in the states especially in California!!!
Just 'wow!'...that exhaust note!!! if its priced around 3L....SOUNDS A WARNING BELL..for the competition...adding a 'lil extra wt' to the front end can solve that 'light weighted' feel above 120, either by fitting lil wider tyre up front, more rubber, higher road surface contact and lil extra wt, and wt of the the bar end 'weights' can be increased to negate the lighter feel above 120...over all a fantastic packgae in the duo...RE this time u deserves a standing ovation from the Indian enthusiastic bikers...
Ive heard many people grumbling about reliability especially with the Himalayan,but all the long term testing has shown this not to be true.If you like this style of bike expect to use the spanners,its all part of being a real biker.I think its a gorgeous bike,Enfield are definitely going down the right road.
If it is under 3lakhs under ex-showroom price... I'm ready to purchase. That's is the best price for Indian customers can upgrade esaly... Rivals to KTM 390, BWM and tvs rr 310... Royal Enfield back with best bikes signals, pegasus and 650s
Understanding that these will take several months until they get to Europe, do you guys recommend I go for a used Triumph Bonneville with low milleage, enjoy it and then consider a new RE twin when it finally hits the market, get proper feedback and updates? What would you do? I need a bike now and there's a second hand 5k kms I can get for €6k right now! thanks for your advice.
yeah... this is the bike i am going to buy... i always wanted a royal enfield since long time... but every 5th person is buying one these days and they have even spoiled the reputation of RE. I have been waiting since a very long time for a good cafe racer type bike.. i gave up the wait and just drove a car... But now finally a brilliant cafe racer bike is here and that too from RE... really excited...
Please suggest me if this bike is good for touring with pillion rider. I am looking for a bike for touring with my wife , do you have a bike at this range that you can suggest if this is not the right choice.
An on road price less than 3.75 lakh, a thorough training to all the RE service center bimbos or a dedicated one which would work even better less spares downtime, then folks let me tell you this will set new standards and records. Hopefully!
Hats off to the review. Besides giving marks considering the specs nd features the views were in regards with how capable, fun and entertaining the bike is which is how a motorcycle review should be. I thought this bike would be bringing down by saying it is not comparable to modern bike etc..
The tyres seem too narrow for a motorbike with this much capability. Will upgrading to the wider tyres affect the handling, fuel efficiency, performance, or engine adversely ?
The future is electric . I would regret buying this than the ather150 . Better mileage, looks classy, no vibrations. RE650 doesn't look great (at least what I expected). Good luck buying this and riding on HOT sunny Indian roads. Buy a car.
... of disappointment. All kidding aside, spindly forks (instead of USD), lack of modern gadgets (gauges/levers) and that bulimic rear tire will be hard to digest when the price comes to ~3 lakhs considering the other options in the market.
@@sravan1842 650 doesn't have vibrations too Doesn't heat as much as ninja 650s and other twin cylinders or duke 390/RC 390 (Looks are subjective) Mileage I'm getting is around 24-27 , that is okay for me
@@waleeds8428 I'm finding this bike fun to ride But yes , USD forks should have been fitted into this Tires and everything else is OK I won't mind having a small clock in the console Rest anything else isn't needed
They are not yet ready for production, but will be available internationally as an option. Not sure if they will come to India, primarily for cost reasons, but India will definitely get some kind of optional loud exhaust
This is the information I got from Royal Enfield directly, from an employee, on an exchange of messages in linked in (edited to only show the necessary and important info: "Following the US launch, we are launching the 650 Twins in a phased manner across the world. The next market is India and this would be followed by more markets across the world. (...) we shall be announcing the price and retail availaibilty for Europian regions at EICMA (Milan, Italy) on November 6th." So now I know India will be before Europe, so I can expect another 6 months to 1 year.... I will buy a Triumph instead.
Every new bike gets positive reviews only lets see wat people say wen it comes to our market.. Regarding new bikes always wait and watch before the leap.
A huge leap for indian motorcycle industry. Its about time we move away from single pot engines. Cant wait for the day when TVS and Bajaj will manufacture 3, 4 cyl supersports and tourers
my mind saying go for interceptor but heart wants GT... :(
True that
himanshu singh gt for sure
himanshu singh same here which one will you go for
True
himanshu singh petrol prices says cycle..!
That Chrome GT is HOT 😍
Karl Rock good to see your here Karl!
Big fan of yours...
Ram ram bhai
Hai karl
I came here after watching ur videos in kiwi first..👍
At first I was in ❤ with the design of Interceptor 650 but then the Continental GT steals the eyes away with its seating posture,fuel tank and the handlebars but then my subconscious mind reminds me of going back to cherishing the look of the Interceptor.I am stuffed between the two.
8:37 that exhaust note is damn good.
These are the best Royal Enfields ever.
Great review of a Great bike
Keep it up
My gt 650 Dr mayhem just came home after four months of waiting ❤️and badly wanted to comment on any video regarding this ❤️❤️...I know I wouldn't get any likes for this ...but will still come back with hopes after years to see my comment
😍
How's the ownership experience and maintenance? Any issues?
@@sriramshandilya2470 No issues
(Using GT 650 since 6 months)
I hope they will launch a Himalayan 650 as well. A more capable ADV at a competitive price point will sell like hot cakes!
I was thinking about the same. Himalayan with these 650 Twins
Bikes will turn into hot cakes. How is it gonna taste?
+1 to that. I have always liked Himalayan as a concept and was utterly disgusted and disappointed with the quality issues that it had. Almost came back from having decided on buying it, never wanting to even consider any enfield again. And then they come up with this! Very tempting!
Now you put this engine in the Himalayan and upgrade the quality (like what's been touted here) and the Indian market will nearly close for most of the ADVs, including the versys 650.
it will come soon.. nd I'm also waiting for that beast..or else i would go with an upgraded GT next year
@@gto861 Tasty as hell🔥😈
Hope service centres are ready for it, coz they are already disaster with the current bikes
True buddy... Especially for himalayans... They are not competent enough to do basic servicing to the customer satisfaction forget doing the troubleshooting...
My prospective@RE should take care with special treatment for the new customer..!!
nabil samad my friend had just booked Himalayan , since it was very impressive during test ride compared to thunderbird x , bajaj dominor and other rivals. Hope to get good service at Bangalore
Agreed for the himalayan. Having a tough time with mine.
Really true bro service is a pain in the ass
All RE haters are now re thinking about their hate . A great machine 👌
I was also a hater before this
I dont like bullets others im fine
Let people buy this and you will know . Himalayan was a disaster , RE 350 , 500 are average . Just changing colours and nothing else , no RnD .
Pfftt... Shut up. Junk is junk no matter what you do.
Still hates bullet , classic , Electra and Thunderbird
I was not a royal Enfield fan but i am looking forward to buy the interceptor
This comment should get the most likes lol
Why can't this efficient Enfield team make the 350 bikes more refined and vibration free.
Vishnu J Mohan because it is not the point of those bikes.
To keep the prices low
It comes down to the design of the chassis.
Cuz they are following the idea of "don't fix something if it ain't broken". The old models sell like hot cakes. And not sure,but I feel like people buy them specifically for the hellish experience it provides. All Enfields xcept for the Himalaya and the new twins and junk on wheels,and that's why purists buy them
The kind of engine they have... Will vibrate... Due to long stroke smaller bore.... This engine design is more for sound and torque...
Now I comes to know that why Siddharth Lal shifted to UK 2 years before with his family, his hard work pays now, both these 650 twins are developed in UK under the eagle eye of some of world's best auto expert, beleive me whover love long rides, himalayas and national highways of India should own this Interceptor, no compare of this bike with Dominor, even it is far much better than Duke 390, BMW 310 R, Versey 650, Kawasaki ZX650, I love this machine booked one today itself
Planning to take GT 650
I'm pleasantly surprised! This is the first effort from royal Enfield at making an *actual* good motorbike! Kudos indeed!
Interceptor is much better proposition compared with conti since it is more practical and has more scope for customisation as well..❤️
i have a duke 250 and i love it the way it is but i have been following re interceptor for quite some time now ,
after watching all the reviews i think i am going to take the jump and exchange my duke ,
so far really impressed with what i seen and the fact that this is a first from any indian company (twin cylinder) it urges the inner indian in me to take this leap of faith !
dont fail me re !!!
if it was under 3 lakhs ex showroom, then it is a bonanza. Here i come RE...... here i come......
Its a 650 twin .. not a plastic thing with 400 single cylinder nd a stupid name tht starts from d ... this thing will cost 4 lakh upword
650cc under 3 lahs. Lol. Won't be possible.
How about getting it free? Bonanza loving typical indian
Himanshu Kumar haha 😂
@@HimanshuKumar-qm9sl idiot plastic reduce weight I am not fan of Bajaj but my friend have thunder bird whenever he rev the bike speedometer almost fell out not value for money and he only have one word this is man bike blah blah his bike bought him by his father
Price revealed
Interceptor 2.5 lakhs (ex)
Continental gt 2.65 lakhs (ex)
Pure symphony of parallel twin! I swear it sounds nearly identical to Boneville ❤️
Great review..... For the first time I am tempted to buy or at least get my hands on an RE ❤️❤️
I'm in love with continental GT 😍😍
it really sounds like triumph .. i must surprise to heard the sound as i thought the engine will bit similar like other royal enfield models .but its not...and the results are here as best of new twine 650
its because of the 270 crank
Probably the best review out there!! ❤️❤️
Hey man , i watch your channel 😁
Hi, what about the Engine Heating of interceptor 650???? Please let me know. Bcoz when took a test ride, I felt heat wave on both my legs.
This is a head turner. Absolutely loved it.
Question:
-Reliability. How will it fare in that department?
no reviewer can answer it. have to wait for atleast an year
It should be bulletproof, its such a low output for the engine size that its not under any stress at all. Just service it at home and you're laughing.
So far it's looking good.
@Autocar India : Hi, is it usual for GT 535 engine to get heated even after short ride ?
Finally...650cc way to go..proud RE fam..
Royal Enfield interceptor 650
1.standard
2.special
3.custom
which is better brother?????
New era for RE begins 😁😎
Continental GT se pyaar hogaya hain yaar.. sapna ban gaya hain isko lene ka💪✨
Alright u produced a good bikes but screw Ur service centre RE
It's really great, they are goona be the market leader after launching.
Service it yourself.
i am confused interceptor and gt pl help me which bike perfect for small city ride ?
Both are not suited for office commuting. But yes, Interceptor will have a relaxed riding position but the GT would be bit Aggressive.
Learn HD learn from RE how to design practical sitting ergonomics for motorcycle. Last time I burned my knee while taking test ride HD Street 750 . Thanks to RE knee is not touching to engine and extra protection also provide.
yup....i agree
The street 750 is not the only model HD has.
@@professionalcannibal9787 others are so expensive lol
You ride low cost hd. Go for a fat bob then you'll burn your pockets not your knee
What , you expected more from a T Shirt Company?
Which one is better for regular cruising?
Best review till date on these twins....
INTERCEPTER MISS THE BIG BIKE FEEL...BUT BIKE LOOK SERIOUSLY AWESOME 😍👌
MODERN CRUISER😊👍
Autocar...what are following specs on the RE Interceptor 650:
Tank capacity, seat height and width (I am 5.6 with inseam 28 inches, will I flat foot when seated?), kerb weight, ground clearance (I currently ride a Kawasaki Vulcan S 650, ground clearance 13 cm...real pain on Bombay roads...but low seat allows flat footing).
Not interested in Continental..but do share the same specs.
Clearance of 16 cm or more with low seat height will make it a total winner in India. Thanks.
It’s a really good bike , after my test ride I could tell Royal Enfield has done a really good job. Nice product , value for money. Alloys and tubeless tyres would have been better.
Well done Autocar. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
I would like to add one to my garage, the problem facing RE in the states is their lack of dealerships, so where do you buy one from or get service, the bike with slip on’s sounds better then the T100 or the T120 , I would have preferred p shooter exhaust, I just don’t like the exhaust going up high, other then that I think the bike looks great, I also believe that once people in the states see the bikes they will sell which in turn will make more dealerships. I believe this in turn will actually lead the company to greatly improve the production of the bullet and classic, let’s face it those bikes look great, how about a simple counter balancer would help dramatically, good luck RE, and get more dealerships in the states especially in California!!!
First look gives a triumph Bonneville feel
Just 'wow!'...that exhaust note!!! if its priced around 3L....SOUNDS A WARNING BELL..for the competition...adding a 'lil extra wt' to the front end can solve that 'light weighted' feel above 120, either by fitting lil wider tyre up front, more rubber, higher road surface contact and lil extra wt, and wt of the the bar end 'weights' can be increased to negate the lighter feel above 120...over all a fantastic packgae in the duo...RE this time u deserves a standing ovation from the Indian enthusiastic bikers...
to be honest, I liked his review than Varun's or Schumi's... not over exaggerated! Good work!!
Ive heard many people grumbling about reliability especially with the Himalayan,but all the long term testing has shown this not to be true.If you like this style of bike expect to use the spanners,its all part of being a real biker.I think its a gorgeous bike,Enfield are definitely going down the right road.
If it is under 3lakhs under ex-showroom price...
I'm ready to purchase.
That's is the best price for Indian customers can upgrade esaly...
Rivals to KTM 390, BWM and tvs rr 310...
Royal Enfield back with best bikes
signals, pegasus and 650s
Same here brother if under 3L I will buy
Esaly please dont buy it you miser
Understanding that these will take several months until they get to Europe, do you guys recommend I go for a used Triumph Bonneville with low milleage, enjoy it and then consider a new RE twin when it finally hits the market, get proper feedback and updates? What would you do? I need a bike now and there's a second hand 5k kms I can get for €6k right now! thanks for your advice.
@4:32 Yeah there is! If you know what I mean 😉
idiot 🤣🤣
Haha
Bad minded guy 🤣🤣
What should i buy?? Inter or the conti??
yeah... this is the bike i am going to buy... i always wanted a royal enfield since long time... but every 5th person is buying one these days and they have even spoiled the reputation of RE. I have been waiting since a very long time for a good cafe racer type bike.. i gave up the wait and just drove a car... But now finally a brilliant cafe racer bike is here and that too from RE... really excited...
Count only to 4 n not above. So reputation will be saved.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650cc Cafe Racer is my dream machine
This shows that RE can make a little modern and less vibrating engine. Hope they do it in lower models
Go for a bicycle
Everything else is good, but looks like that you need a better, a little broader seat in interceptor for long rides which will make it more practical
Nice bike... nice looking.... nice performance..but one request to RE..for Mileage...now petrol has become too expensive...
Another request, please dont buy it, go for a bajaj discover
Please suggest me if this bike is good for touring with pillion rider. I am looking for a bike for touring with my wife , do you have a bike at this range that you can suggest if this is not the right choice.
So you're telling me that.. instead of going on a 8 days europe vacation we can have this beauty... Looks tempting..😍😍😋😋
Bro which one will be better to ride in city nd highway interceptor 650 or continental GT 650 Iam waiting for your reply.
GT is good for highways but interceptor good for offroads and city also
Bike looks best for Indian conditions. Waiting for launch
You are 38,75,01,866th one waiting. Please be patient
I like Interceptor more than Continental GT, because of its posture.
Not a fan of cafe racers, but both bikes have a great performance.
When will be available in India?
I am going to buy both of them one for my dad and another for me , hope everybody's know which will be mine
platina
Luna
@@Savarkar123 lol
Splendor
@@Savarkar123 😂😂😂
THE GT 650 😍😍
What are the accessories? Pls provide a link
An on road price less than 3.75 lakh, a thorough training to all the RE service center bimbos or a dedicated one which would work even better less spares downtime, then folks let me tell you this will set new standards and records. Hopefully!
This kind of motorcycle in under 3 lak..wow hatts of to Royal Enfield..this is indian prouduct..👌👌👌👌
You'll get a hat for less than 3 lacs. Happy?
India will gonna loves these twins...
Think India has got no other jobs
i love my classic 350 good bike and best mileage above 40 kmpl
Ohhh... Continental GT...RE🖤🖤🖤🖤
i am gonna spend on this one.......for sure....☺️
Can we get the Continental GT with a double seat?
Yes
You get double seat as standard in India
Hats off to the review. Besides giving marks considering the specs nd features the views were in regards with how capable, fun and entertaining the bike is which is how a motorcycle review should be. I thought this bike would be bringing down by saying it is not comparable to modern bike etc..
Epic Ghost music in the end 9:59 . I liked it as ever.
And I loved that sea
The tyres seem too narrow for a motorbike with this much capability. Will upgrading to the wider tyres affect the handling, fuel efficiency, performance, or engine adversely ?
Yes, of course please put on a tractor tyre
Which clr suits royal enfield classic 350 black or gunmetal
loved the GT more
Well done Aotocar.. Great review..
I wish the Bullet had the same engine as well
*Beginning of new era.*
The future is electric . I would regret buying this than the ather150 . Better mileage, looks classy, no vibrations.
RE650 doesn't look great (at least what I expected). Good luck buying this and riding on HOT sunny Indian roads. Buy a car.
... of disappointment. All kidding aside, spindly forks (instead of USD), lack of modern gadgets (gauges/levers) and that bulimic rear tire will be hard to digest when the price comes to ~3 lakhs considering the other options in the market.
@@sravan1842 650 doesn't have vibrations too
Doesn't heat as much as ninja 650s and other twin cylinders or duke 390/RC 390
(Looks are subjective)
Mileage I'm getting is around 24-27 , that is okay for me
@@waleeds8428 I'm finding this bike fun to ride
But yes , USD forks should have been fitted into this
Tires and everything else is OK
I won't mind having a small clock in the console
Rest anything else isn't needed
one such video fooled me into buying the Himalayan, not falling for this again..
Thank god no vibration on side mirrors
I am a KTM fan boy. But I was very much impressed but this Enfields. Great job!
Now petrol has become too expensive
Modi ji hai na....bank account me petrol daal denge
Achaa din hai bhai let's just hope ambanis have enough money after all these loot
Like you were gonnna buy it
Can anyone tell if the gt would be good for touring if I replaced the stock handle bar with a taller handlebar? Coz the gt looks way better to me.
Is it equipped with dual channel ABS??
Deepak HM yes
It is Standard dual-channel ABS developed by Bosch.
Dhirender Kumar thank you for the information
thuayyib c thank you for the info!!
The old monster is cooming just wait for correct time..!!
What happened to the S&S exhaust they showed at the launch :( Those really looked good compared to the current stocks
They are not yet ready for production, but will be available internationally as an option. Not sure if they will come to India, primarily for cost reasons, but India will definitely get some kind of optional loud exhaust
They dismantled it
At 1:33... What is that black piece of metal sitting in the cooling fins? Is this a heat shield, or unconventional bystarter design?
And they keep their promise with the price!! Let's see how the machine does in the market now.
This is the information I got from Royal Enfield directly, from an employee, on an exchange of messages in linked in (edited to only show the necessary and important info: "Following the US launch, we are launching the 650 Twins in a phased manner across the world. The next market is India and this would be followed by more markets across the world. (...) we shall be announcing the price and retail availaibilty for Europian regions at EICMA (Milan, Italy) on November 6th."
So now I know India will be before Europe, so I can expect another 6 months to 1 year.... I will buy a Triumph instead.
with that price, if we even pay 1lakh for mods it would be worth it
Gt though might be little uncomfortable riding long distances, is definitely more attractive and stronger
It really is
Especially in traffic
Puts pressure on my palms and back
But now I'm used to it
Do these come with twin cylinders?
Great review. Not like the ones reading out of the brochure.
Heard the interceptor has quite some issues with it's clutch..true?
These 2 bikes killed Harley Davidson Indian operations
Is it actually true that you can swap the tank and seat between the two bikes?
As you mentioned at 8:02
anyone please confirm
Not sure about tanks. But seats yeah. Customisations are done.
when this is comming to India
Is gt 650 has that aggressive riding postion lile ktm rc390 ?
Every new bike gets positive reviews only lets see wat people say wen it comes to our market.. Regarding new bikes always wait and watch before the leap.
I own a thunderbird 500cc and I found issue with the speedometer vibration... Will it be solved in this model??
of course this has a twin cylinder engine which means vibrations will be greatly reduced
A huge leap for indian motorcycle industry. Its about time we move away from single pot engines. Cant wait for the day when TVS and Bajaj will manufacture 3, 4 cyl supersports and tourers