Can you TOUR on a Royal Enfield INTERCEPTOR 650? | First Impressions

#Interceptor650 #RoyalEnfield #ArtofMotorcycle
A few days ago, I was invited to the launch event of the new Royal Enfield Twins - the Continental GT 650 and the Interceptor 650. I had the chance to ride the bikes for a few hours and thought I'd make this video sharing my first impressions of these much-awaited motorcycle. This video focuses on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 because that's the bike that I personally prefer and have been more interested in. This is not a review video, it's just the first reactions of a chap who loves to tour on motorcycles. Hope you guys like it.
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[@gcb2home]

Thanks for the great video! Ironically, the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor & Continental GT motorcycles are just now being introduced into California. I attended the Royal Enfield introduction of these bikes this past weekend, at a local dealer in San Jose, CA. & was able to finally ride them. What a wonderful bike to ride: smooth running with plenty of power, light weight & well handling, with a very pleasant ride. I was also very impressed with the smooth shifting transmission & the nice selection of gear ratios for a variety of riding conditions. Here in California, where everyone seems to be riding a huge 1800cc Harley Davidson or equilivant, the RE Interceptor is a real nice change of pace & a real pleasure to ride. It's kinda like the best of classic British motorcycling of the mid '60s, but without all the headaches, leaking oil, & with better brakes & field injection. A real smart choice for fun riding through the mountains or down the coast. Thanks again for the great video.

[@kuttykrishnanmankara3599]

Bro, unknowingly you are actually a filmmaker🤠

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks man

[@fidsm7558]

I wanted to see a good and honest review for these new babies .... and you fulfilled my wish .. thanks man appriciate it

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Glad to hear that. Thank you!

[@peterwood8317]

Nice video as always, TFT! Bike looks great and good to see it being put through its paces on real roads, but I would like to see you riding more defensively next time!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, Peter. I appreciate your way of putting your point across. Duly noted :)

[@pranavs7]

I been seeing many reviews of RE Twins but no one was telling what a true rider wanted to know about this lovely machines i.e. wheather they are good for touring. Thank you TFT for explaining it and also about the plans of RE for same. Love to see Junaid Bhai (legend of motorcycles) and TFT ( the legend of moto traveling) together in this vlog.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

My pleasure, Pranav!

[@bluesky240]

Love for this machine is too much for me, I can't explain my views for this just waiting for delivery of this bike, finally a true companion of a rider, twin cylinder, dual channel abs, dual exhaust, 650 cc, 47 bhp, 52 nm torque, elegant design, modern technology, and so on, booked Orange Crush yesterday, your review does support my decision, thanks

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Glad to hear that. Hope you have a great ownership experience with your bike. Do let me know how she holds up with long-term use.

[@shivanand3236]

Surprisingly, in this video, i found junaid bhai younger than ever before....is there anyone who came across the same thought...? Love from Haryana junaid bhai....💐💐 Thanks TFT for making this relevant video..👍👍

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Junaid Bhai is eternally young!

[@zoroaster_india]

Best video on interceptor so far. Well done. Honest, realistic and yes, your editing skills. Thanks for everything you are doing.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Much kind of you!

[@jeroberkley8852]

I could listen to this exhaust all day. What a sound!

[@jahau1987]

Great to hear your ideas on the so much awaited interceptor. For the purpose of travelling, I think I would prefer the previous versions of RE. I hope they would upgrade them to lessen vibration on those bikes.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Upgrades and improvements on those would be great. I'm not sure if it will happen though.

[@jahau1987]

I think the upgradation is under process as in Redditch versions of classic, which, in my opinion is the upgrade version of classic.

[@jahau1987]

And goes on to signals and pegasus

[@MotuSethGopangamDas]

This was awesome! Love your content and trust your choices. Thank you.

[@nomadicinside]

As detailed and honest a review can be. Your words had none of that auto journo flair and bling which I appreciate a lot. It's a great product, and I only wish if RE made the ASS and support right too, atleast for this model. Great visuals and BGM, and yes, looking forward to see Faith again!😀

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Sreekanth. As RE owners we all hope for better After Sales Service.

[@dharmendradewasi3267]

1:56 I can feel that embarrassment 😂😂😭😭

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Lol

[@souravsarkar7281]

As crisp and detailed a man can make .... Great video 🙌🏼 Have you started using the Hero 7 by any chance ? Cause the shots were sooo stable .... Also Junaid sir rocks that leather jacket to become atleast 10yrs younger 😆

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you. Yup, on the Hero 7 now.

[@vishalv06]

It's always a delight to watch your videos,nothing more, nothing less,as breifly detailed it can be. Keep up the good work. #Live To Ride

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Vishal!

[@k.d.kchaitanya2121]

Happy to see you making this sort of content 😀😀

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, Chaitanya!

[@chompol]

Great video! Greatings from Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@joannehart9624]

Another impressive video! Even a video about your impressions of a motorcycle is cinematic. If you ever decide to give up KZbin, you have a career waiting as a filmmaker. It's nice to see RE build bikes with ABS and fuel injection. It makes such a difference in rideability and safety. With so many of your travels starting out at sea level and winding up through towering altitudes, the fuel injection will make the bike so much more responsive in the mountains. For years I was a big fan of carburetors thinking that fuel injection would have too many technical issues. Then I bought a fuel injected bike. I'll NEVER own another carbureted bike again. Throttle response is amazing. Cold starts are so easy. Even fuel mileage is better. The Interceptor is a lovely bike, but it's hard to say whether the Interceptor is the right bike for your type of riding. Too bad the Himalayan doesn't have a big brother with a twin cylinder, fuel injected engine. That would be ideal for long distance touring and adventure riding. As always, keep up the amazing videos! No one does it better.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Much kind of you, Joanne. This definitely isn't a bike that is most convenient for the kind of travel that I do. Let's hope there are more options that come up in the future that allow more versatile usage.

[@issacprashant294]

I will choose Interceptor :) that suits my purpose.. :)

[@TollFreeTraveller]

I prefer it too

[@JIMWSMITH]

Great review bro 👊 .Not read a bad review yet on this bike, think RE have smashed it.👍

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you. They've definitely upped the game

[@manojrawat1553]

Good review as always. I have been seeing your travel vlogs and they are fun. I have started riding a bike after almost 15 years and the credit partially goes to you as well. Keep entertaining us.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Fabulous to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@headlight8548]

TFT, after a while. Good video. Expecting videos from you more often. Cheers 🥂

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@ranjitshinde5287]

Liked your review Rohith to the point and no nonsense. One of the best ride reviews out there. A cameo from Junaid was a nice surprise. Good answer to the lame questions about how can this bike tour and do offroad like the Himalayan. This is a roadster / modern classic. Keep up the good work brother!

[@davekintz7170]

Dude! You were flying on the Interceptor! Good overview, beautiful bike! Great video.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, Dave. The power is definitely fun!

[@prosenjitsen5173]

I was waiting for this video, from a person, whom we trust :)

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Glad to hear that!

[@maheshnatarajan9382]

Very nicely done. Really liked your touring perspective. Really look fwd to your videos. All the best. Regards. Mahesh

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Mahesh

[@vanveen8472]

the 650 is the perfect engine size, a combination of light weight and significant power, not crazy about the dual rear shocks, monoshock is so much smoother but that would be my only complaint and it sounds fantastic

[@TollFreeTraveller]

It does look like a neat package!

[@Indiasrandom]

Love to see you both in a single vlog. Love u both

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@Indiasrandom]

Toll Free Traveller 😍

[@kuttykrishnanmankara3599]

What a thrilling video.. Watching this video goosebumps came out..👏👏 Nice effort by Rohit bro..keep it up . You are the best youtuber in my list.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Ashish

[@MunawarSayyed]

And for me too

[@gauravmukherjee9086]

Ref 4:21 the solid yellow lines in the middle of the road indicates no passing. One is prohibited from crossing over to the other side of the road beyond the solid yellow lines. As a popular vloger it might be interesting to spread traffic sense and respect for the traffic rules. Peace and love!

[@user-manojsimha27]

Dream bike

[@dinupkalleril]

Happy to see you and Junaid Bhai together. Thank you for the review. I said before, you deserve at least a million subscribers.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, Dinup!

[@ashinraheem]

Amazing video man. The kind of review of this bike i have been waiting for. Keep up the good work brother!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Ashin!

[@VJLifeDiary]

nice bro.. loved the camera angles, as always :)

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@ananthusiva882]

Awesome review man. The end part and visuals gave me goosebumps 😍👌

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@harikdhar]

In love with exhaust note...😍😍

[@parthchavan6699]

Superb as always

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@ACTuber]

Very practical review, points highlighted as per touring perspective...Too good...

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@ACTuber]

@@TollFreeTraveller love your travelling pattern....Very simple and very effective

[@hmachhuana675]

Once again, I've seen your video after a long break...wish you buy a new Interceptor and I am looking forward to watching you tour on a new bike, which is much powerful than the one you have..:).

[@TollFreeTraveller]

I'd love to own a more powerful bike, but no upgrade plans as of now.

[@issacprashant294]

Right after seeing "Art of motorcycle" 😉 n saw u on "Ride with Raj"

[@FIREWHEELZTRAVELLER]

So long waited for this vlog... ❤👌 i tooo love interceptor | RE done good job @vibration issue...

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@FIREWHEELZTRAVELLER]

@@TollFreeTraveller ❤

[@sivu23]

Damn bro! That was crisp, short and sweet! :)

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, B!

[@lhkdjddjxkakcd9721]

I *LIKE* d vibration yaar,,, it makes the bike more masculine and unique.....

[@TheLazyWandererMys]

What bro? No expert review bro? Ur not motovlogger bro? Lol. I love the honesty of your videos, no exaggeration and alwsy clean crisp video, drama is reserved for the transition. Nicely put. I cannot wait to get my hands on these.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Hahaha. Youd definitely should ride one for yourself.

[@sudarshanmurmu2395]

Awesome choice of music and camera angles and so beautiful views The ending scene was like cherry on the cake Again and again you make us fall in love with traveling You are #truetravelvlogger Keep going 👍👍👍

[@TollFreeTraveller]

I'm glad to be recognised as a travel vlogger. Thanks, Sudarshan

[@TurrkeySlap]

I think I will buy this when it comes out in Vietnam over the Honda CB650R

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Haven't ever ridden the Honda CB650R. That must be quite a machine too

[@stankygeorge]

You can tour on any road machine that has a wheel!

[@VigneshKumar.Stoicist]

Awesome vlog Soon 50 k

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you. One step at a time :)

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Crazy lane splitting 😂😁👍

[@rohankulkarni4290]

Thumbs up for Junaid bhai and Interceptor !!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Always

[@dhruvsp9523]

Wow!! Junaidbhai + Toll Free Traveller = Epic Moto Vlog potential!!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Hahaha. Cheers

[@RidewithKali]

Finally ❤ bro ✌

[@suhaildar7987]

Nice review bro...

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@senseidev6875]

Hello brother your vlogs are 🔥 Love from Sikkim❤

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, Devashis

[@ONBUDGETTELUGU]

Amazing review bro😎

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@parthghorpade9333]

Nice video man... planning to buy a continental. But will wait for a proper long term review :-)

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Yup, that might be the more cautious way to go.

[@rvshnkryr]

A meaningful and an honest first impressions, Rohith. Thank you! :) P.S. Your drone shots are just beautiful.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@Suhanaissu]

Bro don't stop ur vlogs..big fan of your videos... love from andhra 😘😙

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@borderlands6606]

Until the 1970s a 650 twin would have been considered a touring motorcycle. Add knobbly tyres and a different sprocket for rough going. The requirement of a fairing like a barn door, Hi-Fi, enough storage to live in, and the weight of a car are all recent novelties and distractions from the business of motorcycle touring. The Interceptor is my idea of a touring bike.

[@haridasification]

Genuine reviews

[@TollFreeTraveller]

That;s how I roll :)

[@pradeepbawa]

Hi friend.. liked your short review.. Van you please speak more about the seating comfort during long drives on this bike, heard that the seat is too thin n soft that we would eventually start feeling back pain during long drive.. Please advise.. Thanks in advance..

[@gopik1499]

Perfect review which I was looking for, I love interceptor even booked after my first test ride in Goa, but my concern was is dis built for touring, thanks for ur reviews

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Gopi

[@gopik1499]

@@TollFreeTraveller My pleasure, I just missed you in Goa, You have passed in front of me in Hill top, you wr busy in shooting, as soon as I took my camera to take a pic, you vanished, I couldn't able spot you again, I was disappointed as I came so close to you but couldn't able to meet. I'll definitely meet you one day. Want to say one thing Your reviews are crisp and clean, keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@rohanrayakar2257]

I wonder how the engine would sound with the exhaust of the BS3 Himalayan! Plus the sprocket being on the same side as the REH is something interesting too.

[@soulbrothers1009]

Presently I m riding Thunderbird x 350 but next year I have planned to upgrade

[@akhilappus4066]

Were is Malayalikal

[@ArunArun-rv5bn]

ഇവിടെ ഉണ്ട്.

[@Abhishek-mu2ek]

Bro

[@mathewkoshy451]

Junaid bhai❤️

[@julianrose810]

First of all can I say thank-you for a video devoid of facts and figures and full of views of the Indian countryside and the madness and mayhem of the Indian public highway. And to the question 'Can the Royal Enfield Interceptor tour?' Well I don't see why not after all, there are people riding around the world on a 125! It's more a question of suitability and reliability? Royal Enfield make quite a few bits and pieces to ease your ride down the road, all those in the video I would fit plus one that was not mentioned, fork gaiters, would any one throw mud rocks dust and sand to their front forks? And yet of people ride down the road with naked fork sliders. There a couple of things I feel RE as soon as possible first the wheels, they should be tubeless. Yes I know you have puncture wala in India but in Europe they are few and very far between as are motorcycle repair shops, it's far easier to repair a tubless tyre rather than the palava of repairing an inner tube! The Interceptor should have a much larger petrol tank. The Interceptor can return some remarkable consumption figures ( one chap is claiming 32 kpl ) But when you're touring you can never have too much petrol in your tank. A small tank is just a nuisance if, like me you go into some remote places from time to time. As for reliability well it is early days yet, I've seen one or two problems on the Indian blogosphere. The fuel gauge can be erratic, I saw one regarding electrical problems after washing the bike another complained of condensation in the instruments and a couple of bikes with rust problems. As for the engine I would be surprised if there were any problems there, well made, low stressed and very smooth, it's built like a gun! If you have problems restarting the bike on a long hot journey, try some iridium spark plugs, they can be expensive but they do last much longer. The only other problem I can see is that someone some where right now will be thinking on how to make the RE 650 bigger or faster and turn it into a sows ear. Looking forward to your next blog..............

[@julianrose810]

I subscribe to a Australian gentleman named Warro see ' My first problem with a faulty fuel filler cap' a real problem if you want to even go out on your Interceptor!

[@PhantomRides]

You can tour on a scooter or cycles too bro lol... nice video though!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Gladly

[@kawasakiman8965]

Crazy drivers

[@jasondias7011]

Honest review ✌️

[@karthikrajaram126]

They cant make interceptor a complete tourer even with whatever mods but its simple to power the Thunderbird (not the X one) with the new twin engine 650 cc in it will turn out to be a new product again from the shelves of RE

[@julianrose810]

I love watching your travel blogs which show some of the realities of motorcycle touring on India. The question is would you replace your Enfield 500 with the Interceptor and continue to go to those far flung parts of the continent? When loading luggage to the saddle of my bike I place a neoprene sheet on the seat it needn't be neoprene, just something that will not slide around when on the seat as you press down on it. Perhaps an old inner tube cut to shape might do the trick? Tie down your luggage compressing the seat a little and you will find your load is much more stable and less likely to become loose as you ride along ;-)

[@TollFreeTraveller]

I really enjoyed the power of the interceptor, but realistically, I would prefer a bike that is likely to be more comfortable on bad roads. The interceptor is definitely an interesting option for highway cruising, but most of my favourite adventures begin where the road ends. The tip about the sheet of rubber is a good idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@julianrose810]

@@TollFreeTraveller If you enjoy watching motorcycling somewhere else in the world (and you have the time ;-) try GS Vintage..

[@yoki2924]

Junaid u rock.....

[@simionkondreddy9503]

nice review..bro💜 & can you clarify me that 650twins is comfortable for tall riders above 6feet

[@kdmetal883]

A scrambler based on interceptor would be great

[@TollFreeTraveller]

That would be maaaaad!

[@dipankardas1760]

Get it

[@maheshkukreja5372]

Hi nice review . I am planning to buy this machine . Since JAWA has also come back what are your views .

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks. Haven't yet had a chance to ride the Jawa

[@subirchatterjee1635]

Bro royal enfield kill vibration for our TB500 lovers . Oh RE we pride the Lord. God will give you vibration because of your bike our body vibrating to go far on . Thanks bro for 650cc video . Now question is bro selling tb500 is problem 😂

[@nithishterminator9377]

can it make its way to ladakh?

[@Ddddd-e2o]

Nice Bro.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@ashish5923]

frst cmnt for u buddy 👍👍

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@bonzasangma8639]

Sir, which one gives more comfort for long drive between gt continental 650 and interceptor 650? Bcuz nxt two I am planning to buy. Thank you n love it ur video

[@altamashghayas9421]

Interceptor

[@praveenvegesna]

Your channel intro is awesome... Travel wander explore...

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@samarthkambli]

What is the place you shot the intro of the video. The place where Junaid bhai took the drone shots

[@adityagopal1215]

I really like this bike (gt650) but what concerns me is it's touring capabilities and whether it can handle small time offroading? Will it be comfortable for long rides? Recently I saw a video where the interceptor fails at high altitude, have you heard anything else like that? Now seeing the Dominor 2019 I am having second thoughts. I consider touring a big criteria and Dominor being more technically advanced and being a good tourer, I am confused. Please help me out here bro.

[@rongsatadar]

Amazing 👌👌👌👌

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@ashishjaiswal55]

Can you please tell which helmet you used in this vedio ?? And also best helmet in your opinion??

[@dipankardas1760]

Have you toured on Bullet 500 EFI latest version, since I have ridden all types of REs, I would like you to test drive one.

[@prabhurajmangang2549]

Wow junaid bhai

[@kashyapkaran7635]

Is there any chance of a Himalayan 650 anytime soon?

[@rozain97]

If it happens I will buy for sure

[@kashyapkaran7635]

@@rozain97 that is what i am anticipating..it will kill off versys.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

No idea man.

[@dr.hanniballecter2988]

It might take another 1.5 to 2 years I'm also waiting for it 🤞

[@kelvinsharma2056]

Hey brother lovely video as always❤️ Had one question about both the bikes..how comfortable will be a tall rider (6.3 feet) on these bikes mainly Continental GT..and will it look odd ona tall rider.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, Kelvin. I am not really sure man. I wish I was 6.3. Hahaha. Do take it for a spin whenever you can and decide for yourself. Then leave a comment here sharing your experience.

[@shivamkalkotwar7429]

Junaid bhai love u

[@VigneshPT]

Hey buddy, where are you mounting the gopro for the low reverse angle? Do you use a gimbal for the gopro? Good stable footage you got.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Handheld by someone on another bike. :)

[@VigneshPT]

Toll Free Traveller that's awesome must be the new gopro hero 7

[@moharanabhabatosh2979]

Who ever is getting excited about No Vibration must note that RE was not able to do this till date which clearly shows they are technologically lagging from their competitors for 5-6 Yrs to be least.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Hahaha. Which is why the better late than never at the end. True it's taken a long time to come. But, I'm sort of glad it's at least finally happening. It's called optimisim, :)

[@myytexp7493]

not sure if you've answered this else where - but why did you not buy this? I know you have your reasons for Xpulse but why not interceptor?

[@kunjikorans]

Till now, not much negative reviews about Interceptor. Only small Complaint will be the small backrest. And maybe the higher footrest for the pillion

[@TollFreeTraveller]

It's been well received and does seem promising.

[@kunjikorans]

@@TollFreeTraveller , did u buy it ?

[@7amproduction727]

Nice boots rohit!!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@julianrose810]

Want to know a little more? Try TEC Bike Parts, Interceptor 650 Project - Part 1

[@74anir]

From a touring perspective don't you think the absence of tubeless tyres is a practical problem as it won't be easy for the roadside tyre repair shop to uninstall & reinstall the rear tyre properly? Please do let me know your thoughts on this as I am in love with the Interceptor ever since I had a test ride last sunday & want to book one .

[@TollFreeTraveller]

While tubeless tyres are definitely easier to fix a puncture on, the spoked wheels + tube combination is something that's used on a lot of long-distance motorcycles. It's definitely more difficult to fix a puncture, but it's not impossible or reason enough to write-off a machine. You win some, you lose some :)

[@vishalbehal7746]

Can a GT be converted to a tourer with a Seat, Handlebar and pedestals kit...