14,000km on a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - with Mods | Long Term Review | Autocar India

After an eventful 14,000km, our Interceptor 650 is set to go back to Royal Enfield. We take a look at what living with it has been like, some pros and cons, as well as the running costs and some performance updates we’ve equipped it with.
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[@Otterman214]

Really appreciate this new segment "Long Term Review" 👏👏👍

[@deadfrominside698]

Yeahhhh🙌🙌🙌

[@adityaanand2315]

*long term ownership review is the real and practical review of any motorcycles* Appreciated work keep it up

[@abhayda6188]

Please do a long term review on any BENELLI ( preferably imperiale or leoncino 500). Everybody says that maintenance cost is high...so would be appreciated if you do a video on exactly how much it costs.

[@mohdjassir5925]

Its a 3 lakh bike so it will cost accordingly

[@madhurshankard]

Mohd Jassir oh if that is the case why is Yamaha R3 which is a 4L bike maintenance cost is low... There are several reasons.. one being non localised parts and unusual maintenance... Benelli changes synthetic oil once in 4000 kms which is unusual because you can use synthetic oil upto 10k kms... Not sure why they do that but your argument of “paying more maintenance for 3L bike” is definitely invalid...

[@dileepsurendran1595]

Abhay D A I bought during feb, first service was only 2 k , bike is value for money, I enjoyed driving

[@aktharx2]

Finally you guys started doing this segment, thank you. Do for cars too.

[@shrikantdubey9383]

Sir please add a long term review on dominar 400 2019...

[@ikilluhoe]

Hey, if you're planning to get one, go for it. True value for money bike. Comparatively less vibration, good service and ecoomical as well. And has a good cursing speed, btw we own one.

[@parthasarathy5450]

@@ikilluhoe brake pads cost? Any brake down?

[@caferacer_77_]

PROUD TO BE A GREASEHOUSE GROWLER USER IN MY CONTINENTAL GT650🔥

[@rosangluraralte6798]

Where can you buy these growlers?

[@allwheeldrive]

The oxidation is easily avoidable. This bike can still look great, even in places like the northern US states and the UK. Just keep it clean and use waxes and protectorants. Simple! But it was great to see that if it was basically ignored, it did rather well. Any idea if the footpeg problems - front and rear - will get any attention from the factory? Pillions are not happy on the Int. Thanks for the review!

[@marcvanheugten9472]

Would be great to see longlively updates how these 650ies bikes hold. (20k, 50k, 100k, 150k km) since they are fairly new. Something like a french magazine did with yhe cb500 pc32 years ago. Too bad you had to send it back.

[@n4zou]

Thank you! I've been looking for a motorcycle I can put a sidecar on and this may be it. I found a sidecar dealer here in the USA that has mounting kits for the RE Interceptor so no cutting, drilling, or welding required. I'm old so I need that third wheel to keep riding 😁. I was worried about long term reliability so you answered my questions about that. I wish RE would offer one without any chrome and all blacked out like the new Honda Rebel 1100 but that bike is not suitable for use with a sidecar.

[@robertj53]

A great report on the 650, I really appreciate you showing all of the good and bad points. Have you considered a review of the Royal Enfield Himalayan? Thanks again for your review

[@ninjako6255]

I can’t help but comment on how useful this video was! Thank you very much!

[@navatej2885]

We need jawa long time review as like above 😁❣️

[@Balaji-ee7xi]

Please talk more of this little daily issues that one may face living with the bike, like the footpegs in this video.

[@amuthakamalanathan4038]

My dream bike😊

[@akshaynair5646]

This long term review and certain mods performance and COL with bike does gi es the exact review for any person while thinking of buying a bike or car. Cheers!

[@iPritamHD]

Would like to see a similar video for the 2020 Gixxer series

[@arjunts4816]

Well done. And this type of long term review should be done by every channels

[@vimalvs610]

Well-done bro .. i am searching lot of reviews like long term up to 15k kilometers ..

[@Askbaljeet84]

I have been watching Autocar videos for all kind of review. Basis on the Autocar review I have bought Tata Nexon and RE Intercepter 650 in line ... May be I will get it by mid Fab ... I found this video very informative about the product .... Great Job Done

[@dextermorgan2353]

I really appreciate these long term reviews. Almost all channels just review the bikes during their launch and then just forget about them. Nothing about long term durability and problems

[@MohammedWASIQSVU]

Fantastic segment to watch... We need long term reviews of DUKE 390/DUKE 250...

[@akshaykshaji6130]

I own an Interceptor too. 5300 kms done and so far it had been great. Had minor issues with the fuel meter. Got it fixed for free anyway.

[@shiyonshibu4610]

Akshay K Shaji yes my interceptors fuel meter is inaccurate too

[@Torquebeast650]

How did you get it fixed? Mine has this issue too

[@makasinanotherguy...2625]

I would be glad to hear about electrical components of the bike being reviewed. These days more than half of a motorcycle's mechanics requires the aid of a battery, that's why I request you guys to it a few pointers on that.

[@daled.m.4512]

Loved it! This long term video idea is brilliant

[@hareishr3775]

Please make a long term review on Duke 250 with performance mods and the difference in resultant hp it's nowhere clear in youtube😓

[@christya1007]

Long term review of 2019 dominar ug

[@sachinpal2870]

As you start short video, Good job vishal keep it up...

[@mohammedmohzin2421]

Any long term video on Thunderbird 350x

[@priyaranjanbidhar5912]

Guys this a good addition. User reviews are a good support to prospective buyers. Thanks much appreciate.

[@adhirajbarmeshwar1893]

Amazing segment!

[@gsingh5617]

It wobbles after 160 on interceptor 650 .what to do.. Didn't do earlier...stock pirelli tyres.. Alignment? Weight reduction? Air in tyre?...what's the issue..

[@jayveersoni2951]

Video is helpful good work 👏

[@saurodeepb]

Kind of review we need more these days!

[@Me.anything]

Is the seat enough comfortable for pillion for long drive? and what are the options for conformable seats?

[@madgardener5820]

Great review, very informative. I'd like one but they're not quite fast enough for me, do they, be honest now, make up for it in the fun stakes? It did look a bit tatty on the casings after the monsoon. Is is due purely to the water or do you thunk road dirt contributed? Here in England we, obviously, don't have monsoons but we do get a lot of rain. And there's lots of dirt too!

[@MANI-rl6go]

Thats a great review Loved it Wishing to buy it❤❤

[@jvbenjamin]

Waiting for the Long Term on the new THAR 2020!! :) You guys do a great job with these reviews!

[@sudhi5534]

Really good video. Please make more LT videos on other such bikes.

[@odishaanimationproduction]

I have crossed 120kmph for few sec on my interceptor after 1st service and at 600km. Is it affect my engine and mileage in future?

[@aakashraj308]

Chill dude just service the bike on time and dont rough use it like going fast on bad roads or downshift more than 2 gears at once. You are good to go.

[@vikasupadhyay1398]

Nice .. would like to know what would be an ideal rpm n speed in 1st gear in slightly aggressive riding mode, In othe words if someone wants to ride a bit agressive what rpms/speeds would be his gear shifts would ideally be starting from first gear ... i mean aggressive without abusing the machine ?

[@punarv]

Good segment to start with. Would like to see long term reviews of Suzuki Access 125 & Burgman Street. Also, a review for the Dominar 400 will be appreciated too.

[@abhishekchaturvedi7959]

great work needed this

[@hsenidramuk4989]

Hi I'm looking forward to buy a Royal Enfield bike In my list I have interspector 650 and Gt 650 but I was confused 😕 which one to choose Can you give a suggestion on this topic?

[@UndisputedBane]

superb .. also would like to see a touring reivew of bikes

[@piergiorgiosaletti658]

A beautiful bike that I will soon buy too!

[@JohnWick-nm6jx]

Did you faced Any Problem With Seating For Long Rides ? as It Has Short Seat for The Rider .

[@GirishKumarBhat]

Is it necessary to opt for buffing and polishing? Because I have to give my bike for the second service in another 2 months and I dont see any need to opt for buffing and polish.

[@adityasingh-pu1kd]

Within 1 season it got this much rust...??? 🥺🥺🥺

[@AlizasKitchenrecipes]

aditya singh Mumbai weather :)

[@overboost7667]

@@AlizasKitchenrecipes and I guess without salted roads ? In northern Europe or US/Canada this will turn into a rustbucked in two seasons ...

[@jatinrawat9816]

What do you expect from Metal?

[@parthasarathy5450]

@@jatinrawat9816 not just metal there is quality too but its an royal Enfield so we can expect this much for this price

[@freesoul85vis]

Very informative and straight to the point review. Well done Vishal and Autocar!

[@Ram_BM]

We need a long term review about the continental gt 650

[@rauisback1]

It will be similar.

[@LukmanHakim-in9mn]

How was seat comfort? It doesn't look wide enough to be very comfortable

[@pranavkirti1210]

Really appreciate this segment. Pls make a video on continental GT 650

[@vinymal23]

Thanks for the review @autocarindiA I would like to have the long term review of street twin n speed twin.

[@Vj4Roads]

How good is for tall riders, I am 6.2 and foot rest is bit sporty. Is there any mods where we can push the foot rest forward like classic 350.

[@johanjames13]

Has there been any issues with fine vibrations from the handle bar at higher rpms which causes hand numbness. I'm facing such an issue.

[@abhijitgudimani4639]

Can we install a thicker rear tyre on the Interceptor ? At least 150mm thick ?

[@abhishekpathak5558]

Please do continue the series...

[@codeN1NE]

The dominar UG 2019

[@vipindev1132]

This would be the most sought after segment for sure. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@robinbrar6230]

A lot of people talk about the uncomfortable seat. What was your opinion on that

[@yashbakade7387]

Is there any solutions for both footpegs??

[@lohithkrish3166]

Can you do a long term test on royal Enfield classic 350 and Himalayan

[@amitbom]

What is the Advantage of powertronics ?? Cost ??

[@luckydrew]

good review...next should be continental gt 650 and please update on drive comfort after a long drive.

[@mayanksah2080]

Long term review on R15 v3

[@pritamdas7179]

Want to know the sound ... Quality ..

[@rehankhan-nw2qp]

Do you notice any drop in oil level after installing the air filter??

[@himadribasu]

Will the air filter and ECU change void the warranty? Please clarify.

[@shonith91]

Yes it would void.

[@nexuss6241]

Keep it up autocar india keep up the good work n start more new segment of videos

[@anandshinde1975]

Please do long term video on Royal Enfield GT Twin 650 also

[@Amitthakur-kg1ih]

I want to know about the braking of this bike? How it is?

[@ram.shankar.17]

Good one. Please do a Himalayan video

[@ajikmee206]

Mine is 8000k running. And I get noice from both front and back shock absorber and damper on a bad surface.

[@sreenathk5685]

Wat about 2019 dominar as long time review @autocarindia

[@nithinmatheweapen3323]

One similar review of cb300r🙏🙏🙏

[@jeetsjeep]

Was that rust on the engine @0:48?

[@neerajwaghmare7714]

Yes. He mentioned that it was rust genius.

[@jeetsjeep]

@@neerajwaghmare7714 thank you. May be I missed in the subtitles coz i cannot hear the audio 😃. But thanks for pointing.

[@aaRyaNudi]

Please do a long term review of RE Continental GT 650 too

[@SandeepJha2626605]

They are pretty much same

[@kk-bv7hf]

kindly honestly make a new video on bs6 interceptor 650

[@BPrashanth]

You can also start with bikes made for the masses, such as Radeon, Splendor i3s, Platina, Dream Neo... etc. These are going to be the bread and butter of the sales chart.

[@M.D.M911]

Initially I have come across reviews pointing out couple of negative things about interceptor, however after using it for one year my experience is very good but I don't like it's suspension.

[@bikerpapa4405]

The break pads for interceptor are for 180/- only.

[@yunus148]

I bought a new interceptor in september 2019. I liked the bike really. Still I think Royal Enfield has annoying problem with gearbox. Even after 300 km and after first inspection 500 km. I am facing difficulty with gear change. So , for this money, a quite good bike. İmprovement in gearbox necessary.

[@Pavnu]

It will be pleasure if you drop same video for apache RR310.. It’s Nice series of videos...

[@shantanutomar5993]

With those silencers positioned that way, wouldn't that pose a risk of pillion getting burnt?

[@ninjako6255]

Great job!

[@sanuvlogs.....4437]

Plz make a long term review of Jawa 42...

[@AjithKumar-fw9nd]

Do the long term review of Dominar 400 please

[@malikhashim632]

Please do the review of royalEnfield himalayan BS6. Waiting for ur review

[@rajath17]

How about tyres? Really they last 14k?

[@adityaceo]

Please make a long term on Hornet 160R

[@vijaydevanga6247]

Do long term review on RE classic 350

[@rajeshvijayakumar4419]

Hi Team, It's a very good start..please consider RE Himalayan too.

[@pallavv1817]

Please do it of continental gt also.

[@rutulshukla9557]

i am confused interceptor and gt please help me which bike perfect for city ride?

[@sebastianpelaezgiraldo6517]

In my opinion (I have an Int), for city rides it depends on which one you like the most. For long rides the Cont is not conftable as the Int, talking about the ride position.

[@sumitgenzyme]

Nice review. My height 5ft 7inch, will it be OK for me?

[@shashankshekhar8538]

Do a video on continental gt also

[@nikhilv2840]

Was eagerly waiting for this

[@tw1216]

Cost and interval for chain set?

[@StanDaManReviews]

How is the seating comfort ?

[@yashadghanekar6395]

Please make a video on Himalayan if possible