Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. A true long term ownership review in Ireland

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  • @andrewrymell1
    @andrewrymell1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Nice to see another Irish Enfield owner! Have had my RE GT650 since 2022, absolutely love the bike, have been riding for 25 years and it gives me one of the largest smiles I have ever had on 2 wheels.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Andrew. Fiona and I own 2 interceptors. Both 2019 with similar mileage now. Can’t fault them in any way. They are honest bikes with minimum to no gizmos on them.

  • @choonkiat27
    @choonkiat27 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you Fiona for your absolutely honest opinion on the RE Interceptor.. having only recently decided to consider this bike, and having reviewed many on TH-cam, i have absolutely gained some honest insights.. so thank you..

  • @helenawh
    @helenawh ปีที่แล้ว +24

    What an impressive interview! So lovely to see a female rider. Fiona is a beautifully articulate & stunning lady. Well done guys 👏🏻

  • @neilcrumpton2260
    @neilcrumpton2260 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to see and hear a fellow black-tank Interceptor owner. I was an avid biker in my 20s (BSA 250, Triton, Trident) but like Fiona had a long break. Then, after 38 years without even thinking about bikes, I saw an Interceptor, with its Trident-like sloping block. I was smitten and soon bought one. What a great machine - just like from the 60/70s with stuff to polish, but without the oil-leaks, numbing vibration, break-downs, and it has an unearthly first-time Prince of Dark-start function !
    I think Fiona would do well to spend a few days in North West Wales on her way to France. I live in Bethesda on the A5 through Snowdonia and its just some of the best biking country - from moor to mountain to coast to countryside - to pick and mix in a day ride ! Its even better with an Interceptor friend living a mile down the road.
    The Interceptor's stuffy, bulky exhaust IS ridiculously over-weight - but does sound good. Single-skin headers would save another 3 Kg and then it feels as nimble as a Bonnie. My next (cheap) mods are remove tank badges for gold 'Royal Enfield' lettering, ally headlight brackets and chrome bullet indicators and mudguards to add even more class to a classic twin. Royal Enfield's next winning mod must surely be an 850 cc version with revised cat exhaust (and a black tank-gold lettering order option). I hope Fiona's sense and style encourages more women into motorcycling - they don't know what they're missing...

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Neil. Thank you for the wonderful comment. I’ll let Fiona know about your offer in Wales. I’ll let you know if I’m coming over as well… 😂😂
      I have changed to Tec Bike exhaust on my interceptor as well.

  • @chrisfitzmaurice7484
    @chrisfitzmaurice7484 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've had an Interceptor for 9 months and about 2,400 miles. I'm still happy with it. It checks quite a few boxes for me: it looks great, sounds great, great gas mileage (about 55-60mpg) handles well, lots of aftermarket stuff. It'll cruise all day at 75mph no problem. Power and torque are plenty for most purposes. The six-speed gearbox is nice. The brakes work fine, the ergonomics are fine. It has a likeable personality.
    But it's not a bike I'd want to ride to Alaska on. Or probably even 200 miles. The reason being that the suspension and seat are both stiff and kind of cobby. Around town it's fine but it wouldn't be fun riding it all day long. That and the right mirror vibrates... and it's hard to impossible to read the digital gas gauge in bright sunlight. Those are my only complaints.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Chris. Thank you for the comment. Yes, it’s a great bike.
      If you are going to Alaska I would advice you to have a look at the New Himalayan 450. Great bike.
      You can do it on the interceptor as well. But the bike has its own limitations and the bike was not designed to do all that. I have never taken the Interceptor off road and don’t even intend to. The interceptor is my commuter bike and do the smaller trips on it. If I want to go longer distances I have the Super Tenere 1200 which is an excellent bike.

  • @enfield7123
    @enfield7123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally a woman's opinion brilliant nice to see she's using the Enfield for advertising ❤

  • @ganeshallwar8480
    @ganeshallwar8480 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice Interview
    She’s so clear in her speech
    Expecting more people in your channel

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Ganesh. More videos coming soon

  • @davidhilliard1350
    @davidhilliard1350 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fiona made the right choice of color. Black looks awesome on that bike.

  • @bazthejazz
    @bazthejazz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fiona has good taste & judgment! The bike is a great all-rounder - I got a black one too from the same place in April '19 - Chris delivered it to my door on the back of his double cab.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome. I hope you are enjoying your bike. Hopefully very soon I’ll be able to acquire one.

  • @thepodbaydoorshal
    @thepodbaydoorshal ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful bike and a beautiful owner! I love seeing people like her getting into riding. Hopefully inspires others to do the same!

  • @burtvhulberthyhbn7583
    @burtvhulberthyhbn7583 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I too researched this bike buying it in June 2019 maybe 2 weeks after they arrived in California. 34,000 trouble free miles later im very happy with this great machine

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome. Really happy that you are enjoying your bike. Safe travels

    • @DirkGentley42
      @DirkGentley42 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's great to hear from a long term owner with a few miles under their belt. Have you done any mods to the bike? Add off so what would you consider to be the priority or of the biggest benefit. Cheers.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @DirkGentley42 hi. Thank you for the lovely comment. Interceptor is a good as a standard bike.. but I would definitely get the DNA air filter and slip on exhausts installed because they transform how the bike performs. And the tyres. You will notice the difference in handling as soon as you change to either Michelins or Bridgestones.

    • @burtvhulberthyhbn7583
      @burtvhulberthyhbn7583 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@rideswithrichie in 2019 they came with pirelli phantoms which handled great. I went to Michelin pilots then pirelli sport demons and really dragged a lot of metal. Last couple sets are Michelin road classics and I'm still dragging everything. The only break downs are a battery and broken speedo cable at 36k miles. The plastic cable flex over time is the problem. I spliced 2 feet of rubber cable between the ends providing more arc and flexibility. I've made no other mods. Nearly 39k miles now

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @burtvhulberthyhbn7583 I never knew that hack of Speedo cable. Thanks you for mentioning the same. Touch wood I have had no issues with my bike so far. I recently had a bit wobble in the front. The rim was slightly bent due to me riding into a big pothole. That’s fixed. I have 9k on my interceptor. Love that bike.

  • @ronoldcross8189
    @ronoldcross8189 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an Int 650 rider, I agree that it is a marvelous bike. Minor grumbles, yes. .The center stand - I admit I have not been able to use it. The peg poditions took some getting used to. ( Now not a problem).
    It is powerful enough, it is fast enough. Mine (Shaanti) has an endearing character not often found on most bikes. It was love at first ride.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I totally agree with you. No wonder this bike is so famous worldwide

  • @discobizkit38
    @discobizkit38 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great video Richie..What a lovely motorcycle..Royal Enfield are making great bikes lately,the Interceptor was on my watchlist but i went with the Street Twin in the end

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    @DANTHETUBEMAN ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks good in Black with the tank pads.
    Those electric add one for USB and heated jacket and air pump are vary handy and smart.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for the comment. It’s actually very handy for colder countries like Ireland

  • @johnwillard6198
    @johnwillard6198 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a sweet interview , the bike is stunning as is her soul.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a million for the wonderful comment

  • @sumithsuresh4099
    @sumithsuresh4099 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    While making a long term review video.. please do keep in mind to mention or to ask the owner the kilometers on the odometer.. it gives the review much more validity and can make or break the buying decision

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Certainly. For your knowledge now the bike has 12000kms

  • @B0M0A0K
    @B0M0A0K ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was a really interesting interview! I am considering the RE Interceptor 650 and have seen many other reviews, but this was a different perspective from a slightly smaller rider and it was great to see. Very interested to see that Fiona had added the heated gear without any issues. I have seen various other reports of issues with the battery on RE bikes not handling the current drain so well. This has to be the first time I have seen an owner talk about it in a positive sense. It looks like when Fiona got the lowered shocks she had to drop the fork height a little as well? Great Interview.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the lovely comment. I will do a video about her gear review soon

  • @stanleylawson9015
    @stanleylawson9015 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a delightful interview and yes what a great bike it is all very classic an classy

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Stanley. It’s indeed a classy bike

    • @stanleylawson9015
      @stanleylawson9015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rideswithrichie can you please check with Fiona if the Zard are slip-ons as trying to get some here in UK

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Stanley, yes. You can buy them in the UK at Hitchcocks. She bought them from this website
      www.britishlegends.fr/en/zard-exhaust-royal-enfield.html

    • @stanleylawson9015
      @stanleylawson9015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rideswithrichie splendid many thanks now just between deciding GT or Inter 650

  • @TheHuckster100
    @TheHuckster100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! Beautiful lady and a beautiful bike. I have a Baker Express 650 myself and love it. Greetings from Indiana, USA.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi. Thank you for the wonderful comment. More videos on the way… 😀

  • @marianahern7858
    @marianahern7858 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful interview, and passion for your bike Fi..loved watching this and no doubt it will give viewers a great understanding of the bike itself...well done my beautiful friend👏👏😘Also well done Richie👍

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the wonderful comment Maria… 🙌

  • @kdsowen2882
    @kdsowen2882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview and practical-mods (from an older W650 owner ) Zephyr is well-loved , you will enjoy France Fiona . Dave nz

    • @kdsowen2882
      @kdsowen2882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Forgot to add, my W650 is an arse to put on the mainstand also , lowering bikes makes it Really-hard , you may want to consider getting the shop (or engineer etc ) to remove an-inch from the center-stand-legs , it will be a breeze then. Good luck ,Dave

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dave. Thank you for the compliment. I will definitely convey your message to Fiona

  • @RajA-wi2ut
    @RajA-wi2ut ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All valid comments from Fiona. And the right mods.

  • @pm8465
    @pm8465 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've got the RE Classic 350 and have found the same problem with the footpegs. The only bike I've had with this problem.
    As for the centre stand, if Fiona has lowered the suspension fitting the new shocks, she should have shortened the stand. One of the mods on my Tiger 800 when lowering the suspension.

  • @BikingChap
    @BikingChap ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the format, nicely done. You deserve way more views for the quality of your content! :)

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Your comment has made my day.

    • @BikingChap
      @BikingChap ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rideswithrichie my pleasure, it’s not just the content but the editing, top notch. :) Have a great weekend!

  • @Buffy-ip4io
    @Buffy-ip4io 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I hope she upgrades the charging system with all those electronic additions. Might leave her broke down someday. Would hate for that to happen... Every inter 650 owner talks about those foot pegs ouch

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi. She has been using the same system for the past 5 years and no problem whatsoever. Hopefully she won’t see the day when Zhephyr breaks down.

  • @stevechapman7
    @stevechapman7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello from Mayo. Lovely bike Fiona. I'm currently waiting to get the very same bike from Germany. See you on the road.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the lovely comment and watching our video.

  • @stimsonromano2258
    @stimsonromano2258 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome review and thanks for sharing big love from Australia 😊😊😊

  • @theboysofcountry
    @theboysofcountry ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview, thanks Richie and fiona

  • @stuartsharpe5513
    @stuartsharpe5513 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The bike looks great in black and the lady is having some good adverts and enjoy the bike 😊

  • @alanward992
    @alanward992 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very interesting and informative interview. Bought one this week! Love the colour scheme on this bike. The silver wheels are the way to go but I believe you can"t get them on the new ones.(?)

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes. I had a choice of 2 bikes. The other one was with Black Wheels. This bike with silver wheels looks the business. Love every bit of this bike.
      Thanks for watching

  • @samuelfink4799
    @samuelfink4799 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview! Fiona is as beautiful as the bike.

  • @skeech1979
    @skeech1979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Inpurcjased the zard exhaust as well! Love them!

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice. Today I’m going to buy the Tec Performance exhausts. Will make a video when I’m installing them

    • @skeech1979
      @skeech1979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rideswithrichie I thought about trying those as well. They soind really nice. I recently ordered to reverse come mega chrome pipes. Any idea how those are regarding performance? I know they are louder than my Zard which I want for highway driving to alert surrounding cars but I have a feeling they might ding my torque a bit.

  • @michaelfirth1075
    @michaelfirth1075 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A great bike and a gorgeous young lady.😊

  • @supercomp7078
    @supercomp7078 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am 62 and got the Interceptor as my first bike, took only a few rides to get used to the weight, learn to use the clutch friction zone and it is easy to manoeuvre, I would have been bored shitless on a 350 as I want to use it for touring

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Interceptor 650 is a great bike. I bought one for myself once I made this video. Love that bike. It’s a perfect bike Irish roads. It’s a keeper.

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If she is going to keep the bike she should get a belt drive accessory. Clean and lasts 100,000+ miles. Can of Fix a Flat works on tube type tires. A can in your saddle bags wards them off. I put up with chain drive only on my vintage British motorcycles and my JAWA 250 PERWAC.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How much does the belt drive accessory cost?

    • @frankmarkovcijr5459
      @frankmarkovcijr5459 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rideswithrichie l believe one is available for the RE 650 . I heard it mentioned in various comments. I don't know how much it is or where you can get one.

  • @r13gbs
    @r13gbs ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The centre stand issue is due to it getting shorter shocks

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ohhh. Makes sense. Thanks.

    • @timsnaden8937
      @timsnaden8937 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes definitely, maybe put one wheel up on a plank of wood or something to gain a little ground clearance then the stand will be easier to use

    • @conradstone6719
      @conradstone6719 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I cut 2cm out of my centre stand after fitting lowered shocks kit.

  • @thatdelhiguy-storyteller
    @thatdelhiguy-storyteller ปีที่แล้ว +2

    About to get one & then some custom work

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, thank you for the comment, I’m going to start modifying it now.

  • @philippeassez329
    @philippeassez329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bonjour ,
    C'est un message pour Fiona , nous sommes prêts , ma femme et moi , a accueillir Fiona pour un séjour en France et lui faire découvrir notre région ( nous habitons près de Grenoble...)... Nous , attendons de ses nouvelles...A bientôt , très cordialement , Philippe et Danièle. ( j'ai aussi une intercepteur de 2023 ) .

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Philippe and Daniele. Thank you for the lovely text. I have forwarded your message to Fiona. She might see you sometime next year. I’ll let u know if I’m there as well in the future

  • @pinkyn0se
    @pinkyn0se ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why can't I have friends like Fiona.... 😢

  • @kevindarkstar
    @kevindarkstar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Strange that the biggest complaint about the Intercepter is generally the plank of wood seat, I'd have thought she would have made changes to that

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She has travelled 12000kms on that bike all over Ireland. She is surely happy with the seat… 😂

    • @danielkerr4100
      @danielkerr4100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      she is probably a lot lighter than the most people who complained about it, heavier people may not like the seat tho

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      May be one of the reasons…

  • @tonyflavin6958
    @tonyflavin6958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview Richie

  • @oldgeezerproductions
    @oldgeezerproductions ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Oh she looked so sweet from her two booted feet to her fine Irish brogue; such a winsome elf I had to pinch myself to see if I was really there." If I may suggest, you might try to put the bike in balance, lower the center stand to the ground, grab a point on the frame near the center then put your entire weight on the center stand lever and pull up with your arm with all your strength. Oh, and be sure the bike is out of gear or you have the clutch pulled in.
    By the way, did I detect an Indian accent with a slight Irish brogue?

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for your advice. This bike is particularly difficult to go on the centre stand due to the shorter shock absorbers. The dealer who sold her the bike has now offered to shorten the centre stand for Fiona.

    • @oldgeezerproductions
      @oldgeezerproductions ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rideswithrichie I should have realized that with the frame closer to the ground, the kickstand would be too tall and make it impossible for even a strong person to lift the bike up. Anyway, being a small guy myself, I don't lift it as easily as others might. Speaking of which, I did not even consider using shorter springs, I just developed strength in my toes so that now I can "flat toe" my bike on both sides at once. Really helps to save the bike from drops when it gets tilted over on the wrong side or a little too far.

  • @VintageMotorcycles
    @VintageMotorcycles ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty cool video, man. 👏

  • @rokhnroll
    @rokhnroll ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunning motorbike, stunning lady, stunning moustache what's not to like.........

  • @kevindarkstar
    @kevindarkstar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Any issues with the relays and the white grease!

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Kevin, I checked with Fiona, she has had absolutely no issues with the bike.

    • @danielkerr4100
      @danielkerr4100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most people have not had that issue, it was probably just a batch of them that had that issue

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danielkerr4100 maybe, but a year or so ago I was seeing more than a few story's on the relays and the over use of the white grease 😊

  • @abhijitkundu1879
    @abhijitkundu1879 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richie you arelooking uktimate sexyand dope while riding it enhance your strong personality and yes tagline as usual and always Siddhartha Lal we all report to him and yes we all salute the headquarters anyways superb god bless you and yes be good and do good and please please keep the spirit of riding and always bepassionate of what you do and please do love your betterhalf please 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the lovely comment. I’ll convey your regards to Jenifer

    • @abhijitkundu1879
      @abhijitkundu1879 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rideswithrichie yup thank you Sir 🌹🌹🌹

  • @vineelvihar5779
    @vineelvihar5779 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey can you please let me know how much it costs to purchase this interceptor 650 in Europe and what are the constraints i have to face if I buy it in India and want to ship it to Germany. Any kinda info would help me for now so please ping me

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi. I’m not sure if you can German law will let you import the bike. Here in Ireland if you are importing a new bike you have to pay 23 % vat. You better buy a used bike when you reach there. It’s not worth buying and shipping all the way. And before you do anything else I would look into getting a motorcycle license in the country I am moving to. Unlike cars motorcycle laws different.

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She should try to out a URAL side car outfit on it's center stand.

  • @meshplates
    @meshplates ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The black color is great. No longer offered I see! Boo!

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Black is a very good colour. It added to the authentic look of the bike.

  • @Buffy-ip4io
    @Buffy-ip4io 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The only thing better than a Irish women. Is a motorcycle riding Irish women

  • @kevindarkstar
    @kevindarkstar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Isn't that plate a bit naughty 😉

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not in any trouble so far.

    • @danielkerr4100
      @danielkerr4100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure about Ireland, but in uk yes it would technically be illegal, but i doubt you'd be pulled over for it.

  • @AnshuSingh-nc4lh
    @AnshuSingh-nc4lh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Seems like he is straight from india royal enfield factory went to promote this low quality product.

    • @rideswithrichie
      @rideswithrichie  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ohhh. Thanks Anshu Singh. What do u ride by the way?