Final Thoughts / Full Review After a Month on Royal Enfield Interceptor

[@max.fleming1045]

I think for so many Royal Enfield nailed it with this bike. Yes if your pockets are deep enough £4,000 more will get you a triumph T100 with a bit more power and quality components. Let's face facts though. No one buying this style of bike is riding for the adrenaline rush!!!. If you're into the adrenaline rush then you're going to buy a sports or Motorcross bike. The interceptor is all about the zen of being on two wheels. It's an amazing bike that fits that purpose so well at such an affordable price. What's to not like ?.

[@SeachGateINDIA]

Enfield built by eicher motors India Triumph built by Bajaj motors India Both British brands are now Truly Indian 😊

[@Arashish17]

​@@SeachGateINDIAnope triumph just collaborated with Bajaj in India. Not even on world stage.

[@shaarodmahanta2473]

​@@SeachGateINDIAonly Triumph scrambler 400&400X are built by Bajaj because of the JV , they don't and can't make those good quality ST765 RS sorta bikes😂 don't even dream about it atleast rn.

[@Mark-ix8rz]

@@SeachGateINDIA T100 is made in Thailand

[@Mark-ix8rz]

What's not to like. For me just about everything. When I test drove one it was a nice engine surround by cheap garbage parts and the paints orange peel on a new bike is inexcusable. Then there's the cases made of a cheap grade of aluminum that tarnished sitting on the show room floor If your given a bike and expecting another one from the company I wouldn't take her word on anything. Went to the Triumph dealer test drove the T100. It wasn't even a contest. Then there's the cost of service on the RE which no one mentions. They aren't free here in the US. Enfield's first service at 300 miles is $600 US and more at other shops. Triumph's at 600 miles is $230 US at my shop. After that the service interval for the Enfield is twice as often. So it's cheap to buy but not maintain. Save up and buy the Triumph you'll be happy you did. Got my 2024 T100 Carnival for 1500 off MSRP year end sale.

[@jaccar3211]

with all the cameras and low speed limits on the increase, you have to question the need for speed on the road nowadays and this has the look a perfect little bike.

[@ianhalliwell8604]

I've noticed that many vlogers, apart from Stuart fillingham, hardly ever mention the servicing and costs involved with this old school 650 engine. From its first service interval/Cost and its constant need to have the valves checked/Cost and the general mileage to service costs its quite an expensive engine to service if you can't do it yourself.

[@tomboyabit]

It is a question I ask real owners. Did it on the Meteor review. I don’t have to service press loan and everyone can Google the same info, this is why I don’t talk about it. But a real owner has an experience of it as well as maintenance. I planned an interview, which was cancelled the last minute unfortunately.

[@chrisdagnall8666]

I have an Interceptor and find servicing cost ok. I do about 7000 miles a year so with 6000 mile service interval it’s about 12 months. The 6000 mile service which includes valve check cost me £195, which I think is ok.

[@mikerolph362]

These bikes are really designed with owner servicing in mind and if you can follow directions there are plenty of You tube videos showing you what to do. After doing it a couple of times most people would find it quite simple and rewarding.@@chrisdagnall8666

[@ChrisParrett-qo4sx]

Enfield made the decision to make the day to day checks and adjustments most owners do as a matter of course into a 3k miles service… BUT… that's because in their largest market, at home in India, riders don't traditionally check these things themselves, but take their bikes to 'service centres', mechanics, etc., for everything, including chain adjustment, tyre pressure checks, oil level checking, general lubing of cables etc. and even cleaning the bike in many cases. RE wanted to be sure the important things were getting checked so put a 3K interim service in the handbook. Even the full service is simple enough for a semi trained monkey to carry out… if you can't change the oil and filter on a simple bike, you shouldn't be riding… Even the screw and locknut valve clearances are piss easy if you follow instructions, and to many of us more experienced riders, it's something we grew up with on our BSA, Triumph, Norton, etc. … even BMW… bikes in our formative years (I've been on the road for over half a century… at one time 50k miles on two wheels a year professionally, but now simply for pleasure). I've had my RE 650 for four and a half years, and it only had the first 300 mile service, the brake re-call, and a couple of minor warranty issues, done by a dealer… I've done all the other servicing, using genuine RE filters, and best quality oils to the correct spec (unlike some main dealers I've heard of). I've always donethe servicing and maintenance on all my own bikes (I've built a few too, over the years, for street and track). At 20k miles, it's still on the original chain and sprockets (I changed to a 16t engine sprocket and fitted a sprung tensioner early on, and keep it properly lubed), and has given no problems. - As the first modern chain drive road bike I've owned, these sealed chains have been a revelation (I've had shafts and belts for the last 45 years). In my old despatch riding days we'd grease, and often adjust, our chains daily on the company's bikes. Today's chains, once bedded in, can often go a thousand miles or more between adjustments if lubed regularly. My mate had the 'greasy relay' issue (he bought from a different dealer) and when my dealer replaced his relays with the later type as a matter of course (RE had changed from the type used on earlier bikes for an improved item), the dealer changed mine to the later ones at the same time (FoC). Experienced RE dealers were aware of the Indian predilection for slapping protective grease on connectors for the long sea voyage, and would clean them during the PDI… The newly signed dealers selling the first 650 twins as their first experience of Enfields often didn't do this, and problems arose.

[@ronr6605]

​@@ChrisParrett-qo4sx ur right, but... the industry and the salesmen (vloggers) don't tell you about the work that comes with real retro and not everyone got a garage/skill/time needed... so most of the bikes are rather shabby and owners end up disappointed. So yes, he is right, more costs to be taken into account (if you are a commuter and not just a sunny Sunday Rideout to the Cafe kinda guy, 3k on most retro is like 4 times a year for commuters). Guys with no hands (hipsters) would need a secretary just to organize that. 😁

[@veritasvincit2745]

900cc tuned for low down torque, an extra disc up front and better quality front suspension and it'd be close to a perfect Interceptor for me. Merry Christmas! 👍🌲🏍️🌲👍

[@tomboyabit]

🙌

[@gorrarota]

Get a Triumph Bonneville or a Thruxton then.

[@AyushSingh-zw2nw]

​@@gorrarotaspeed twin?

[@gorrarota]

@@AyushSingh-zw2nw the Bonnie and the Thruxton ate more "cafe racer" style, the twin is more classic.

[@AyushSingh-zw2nw]

@@gorrarota nan, Thruxton is cafe racer. Bonnie is pure retro classic and Speed Twin is modern retro

[@joe8016]

Almost purchased the mr clean version but ended up getting a T100 instead. The fit and finish of the Triumph was so much better in my opinion. However, I can see these bikes having immense mass appeal because they are so much cheaper. I think RE have very nearly nailed it with this offering and a lot of new riders will be happy with their purchase. Just wish they hadn't cheaped out on some components, but this was an intentional trade off in order to keep the bikes price down. This bike is all about the feels and looking old school cool on the way to a cafe lol. Love it

[@YouMotorcycle]

Agree. I own both. I wish Royal Enfield had charged $500 more for the bike and put that money towards making it better.

[@starkyrulz]

In the US the t100 is 10k on road and int650 is 5.5k...not a comparisoon😅😅😅

[@YouMotorcycle]

@@starkyrulz why are you assuming anyone else on the internet is from the same place as you on? 😂 The person who's video you're commenting on isn't even from the same place as you 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@RichardParsons65]

Great review - I own the Mark 2 variant, and love the chrome/red tank. My only up-grades so far; DNA air filter, removed the fly screen and the cross bar (across the handlebars). This spring I'm going to add a lighter exhaust system, and bar-end mirrors, and possibly and new saddle. That's be it, though, I feel. Have to say that I love the Interceptor and it does everything I want from it very well. Merry Christmas!!

[@kristrails07]

Touring comfort for long distance? Wrt knee,wrist, shoulder, lower back and ass? Can you give your input on these. Kind of in a dilemma between shotgun 650 and inty 650

[@daveypenn211]

Happy Christmas T.A.B. thanks for all your varied content over the year

[@tomboyabit]

Thank you for watching.

[@GaryUnwin-u2x]

Thankyou for that insight, I have an interceptor Barcelona blue in my sister’s garage waiting for me, so I appreciate any reviews on it. And a happy Christmas to you and Simon.

[@timsatchell6713]

Yes, please interview the chariot guy. Have a great Christmas

[@ttrguy9952]

TomBoy Excellent review! Totally honest and very well done. You definitely know what you are talking about at a very skilled riders perspective. This is a great no bullshit review and right to the points. Love it! For me, anything less than my Triumph Thruxton R with the Cafe Fairing is not going to be my main fun bike. I also own the 2022 Triumph 1200 Speed Triple RR and my 2023 Tiger 1200 GT Explorer. The Interceptor would make a great project bike for me because of the price. Thank you for this great video Lady. I love your channel! Ride SAFE and BE safe! 👍👍

[@lancerbiker5263]

Nice work ! Understandable why RE is kicking butt. I'm guessing you'll have a Himalayan variant as a next bike. 😎 Cheers.

[@chadr9791]

loved your final RE Interceptor review, I honestly think its a great all round bike and I still believe its a great old man bike ,but you can customize it so its appeals to young and old ,very happy Christmas Dee and please do the interview with the other Interceptor owner .🙏

[@jeffthomas7383]

Great review! I appreciate all your effort and perspectives. I keep going back and forth between getting a new Interceptor and customizing the heck out of it or a used Street Twin and pretty much leaving it alone… decisions decisions.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Street Twin is a great machine

[@eliseuquill1712]

much bela. I'm Brazilian and I get mine in August, I'm very excited

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Great little bike to cruise around on....love to have something like that one day to sit by my 04 road king. Love your channel, can't wait to see the new harley build!!!

[@muttineni03]

Your enthusiasm makes me want to go start my Mark II and go for a ride lol, great review!! I'd like to know which riding boots you are wearing, they look nice. I'm guessing its super meteor 650 and I would like to see the interview of long time Inty owner that should be fun and let us know if he has any complaints.

[@Sekelele]

# we grew up riding old BSA bikes, this has got that same thumping punch from the engine,.. great review, i really like this Royal Enfield. 👍

[@davidkeppler56]

I thought the blacked out engine would look good, but having seen it, I think I prefer my Continental’s silver cases. Loved the sound of the custom, so an exhaust may be my next purchase. Merry Christmas.

[@simonchilli2088]

Deffo do the interview with the chap with the sidecar outfit!! Happy Christmas and new year to you to.

[@danielmcneil3004]

Very good review Deimante. Best wishes to you and family for a happy and safe holiday season. Cheers, Dan. 🏍✌️🇨🇦

[@tomboyabit]

Happy holidays 🎄

[@JorgeRodriguez-db9tk]

Hello, if you were to choose between an interceptor 650 and a Triumph Scrambler 400x, which one will you choose?

[@jonathanharvey8851]

Merry Christmas

[@markhenry192]

Bit too rough around the edges for me , like all of RE bikes seem to be. Rather spend the extra 3-4k and buy a T100. Good review.

[@JohnTanner61]

Had a T100 got rid! Got a Street twin, Super meteor, and two classic 500s. Triumphs are well overpriced.

[@markhenry192]

Yes they are over priced, just like Harley's but they are good quality.@@JohnTanner61

[@YouMotorcycle]

Used low mileage Triumph= the sweet spot

[@HKWahl72]

I bought an Interceptor 2020 model in October 2021, and I sold it in April 2023.I drove it across Norway in the summer of 2022. It's a good bike, it looks good, but I didn't like the skinny wheels, I didn't like the big exhaust system and it was somewhat top heavy. Apart from that, it's a tough bike with a good engine sound. In May 2023 I bought an HD Iron 883, 2020 model. I drove the length of Norway with the HD in the summer of 2023. I love the HD 883.

[@danielkerr4100]

I put much wider tyres on mine make a big difference

[@banzobeans]

If you can: add a little dynamic compression to your audio. My esrs are getting alot of volume spikes that aren't comfortable.

[@tomboyabit]

I added it. If I adjust it more, it gets very muffled 🤔

[@robbcraig8146]

6k+ and then you have to spend an arm and a leg upgrading to make it half decent. Triumph scrambler 900 seems a way better option

[@antw3565]

An interview with an Interceptor owner would be great ✌️

[@YouMotorcycle]

I'm an Interceptor owner. You can ask me if you'd like

[@kristrails07]

​@@YouMotorcyclehow's the comfort long distance in terms of knee being engaged due to riders triangle, shoulder,wrist, lower back and ass. Without any mods and riding the bike as is.

[@YouMotorcycle]

@@kristrails07 I wouldn't do touring on north american highways as it is. I would definitely want at least a fly screen on there. If we're talking about long tours than maybe something a little bigger than a fly screen would be even better. A lot of people complain about the seat comfort on long riding days... But I'm bias on that subject because ever since I put an aftermarket seat on my BMW G650GS for touring every other seat sucks for touring in comparison 😅. I like the motorcycles ergonomics though. It's nothing new. They copied an old winning formula and it works great. Hope this helps but if you have more questions or need any clarity just let me know.

[@DirkGentley42]

Hi. I test rode a brand one but wasn't impressed enough for several reasons. On reflection they were all aspects that might be solvable, or would bed in. To get a usable bike, did you feel the need to change anything? I found the suspension weird and the seat a bit of a plank. The ergonomics felt "off". The bars felt to far away, the levers at the wrong angle, plasticy grips. Like T.A.B. I kept missing the rear brake pedal. Those footrest hangers seem like an afterthought and seemed to move my feet out so to get the brake i had to angle the foot in to get the lever. However, I'm still interested in the interceptor as i think it might make a good general purpose bike, like an old Britt twin. I have a little Ducati Monster which i really like, but it's not a load carrier and I'm still anxious about giving it to much front brake in poor weather in an emergency situation. I miss my old '79 Bonnie for its do anything attitude, so looking for something modern that might get me to that nirvana (oddly enough I'm not drawn towards the new triumphs as you might expect - I can't work it out either - unless it's because they're pretending to be something they're not, whereas the enfield is at least it's own, honest take on a retro bike. I've even got used to the boiled egg shaped engine (like an A65). The enfield looks like it might be a good all around, more forgiving ride than the Ducati. I wonder if the old school geometry might handle our increasingly crappy roads (in the UK) better than the more sporty Ducati.

[@49googie]

Hi , can I ask what boots you wear, as my wife is looking to purchase new ones.

[@tomboyabit]

Hey, I am wearing new Pando Moto unisex boots pandomoto.com/product/all/unisex/pando-moto-tabi-boots-black-waterproof-motorcycle-boots/?ref=52&campaign=Boots True to size.

[@49googie]

Hi , Many thanks for the info, Merry Christmas@@tomboyabit

[@tomboyabit]

Oh and it’s 20% off with ‘tomboychristmas20’

[@Nostrildomus]

Cerramic pads dont improve performance but have no Squeaky nosies . Add Metallic to the Ceramic to have some performance gain . Nice Bike ! T/C/E

[@johnharris7353]

Reminds me a lot of my '77 Yamaha XS650 that I bought new, I loved that bike, it was about 55hp. But even Interceptor are too $$$ for me, I'm on low disability income. I got 2001 BMW F650 Gs for $2K haha ! Maybe get Inty later !

[@Abhishek-mt8xv]

Great overview of this bike👌. Love From India

[@djmidoxx]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience about this motorcycle, I just have to buy this motorcycle for you. Amazing ❤

[@tomboyabit]

Haha i think you mean because of me 😅

[@aakasharumugam5057]

Need review of those soft panniers

[@mrsmith697]

Happy christmas to you to 🎉

[@mikerider58]

Love the classic RE for looks but prefer Japanese bikes.

[@daveballam8704]

Great video you can interview the the owner of the custom Enfield is there any chance of you finding and trying the royal Enfield shotgun? And merry Christmas to you and everyone involved in making your videos also to mint customs as they watch your channel

[@tomboyabit]

I’ll definitely do a review of a new Shotgun next year

[@HunterVlog350cc]

the current shotgun looks more beefier and updated

[@jfro5867]

Had to laugh when you said country roads are filthy, yep they are. Where I live in Lincolnshire there are three working farms within 500 meters of my home and boy oh boy it gets beyond manky.

[@leewhite4887]

Great review, well done

[@johnwalton6822]

I hope You get a chance to review the new Himalayan 450 soon!

[@tomboyabit]

As soon as it’s available 👍

[@Beanerds]

Fuel Cap ,,,, just be very , very careful lifting it out by the key ! they can fall off the key and dent the tank !!! , use 2 hands .

[@mtnminer709]

enjoy the ride

[@mikep.9371]

Next loaner Himalayan and maybe a trip to India? Take care and have fun on your next adventure D.

[@tomboyabit]

A trip to India will have to wait, but Himalayan is already in my garage.

[@get_to_the_lunchbox]

I know you reviewed the triumph scrambler 900 and loved it, did you ever ride any of the other triumph 900s? These are an obvious comparison. They have about 20 more horsepower and I believe the quality is much better. Be interested in your thoughts. Also could you really be reviewing a Himalayan! 😂 Merry Christmas and thanks for all your content this year!

[@tomboyabit]

Triumph Scrambler 900 is one of my favourite bikes ever. Especially for this time of a year. I miss a little bit more of power on stock REs. But if I’d have to choose stock Triumph or Customise RE for the same price it would be a hard decision to make.

[@get_to_the_lunchbox]

@@tomboyabit or customise a triumph 😉

[@JohnTanner61]

Believe me I have had two Triumphs and three REs the quality of the Triumphs is not particularly better. (T100 gone. Currently - Street Twin, Two Classic 500s and a Super Meteor)

[@gerardmontgomery280]

They're a lovely looking little bike but they need a exhaust and some wire spoke wheels.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Mine has the wire spokes I would much rather have those rims instead

[@ChrisArmstrong-v6v]

Interview would be interesting

[@jezza1421]

Yeah, do the interview

[@juanmender4460]

Muy bella la motocicleta ❤❤❤

[@annewebster2174]

❤

[@JohnTanner61]

Squeaky brakes are normally caused because your mechanic did not put copper grease on the backs of the pads😮

[@tomboyabit]

When I had squeaky brakes on my Sportster we changed the pads (with Harley trained mechanic, I was watching and learning) and put copper grease on and it was still squeaky 🫣

[@motolab.EuropeanMotorcycles]

Nonsense, that is parrot talk tbh…. Copper or ceramic grease has nothing to do with squeaky breaks…. Cheap (wrong) disks, cheap or glazed pads (due to wrong bedding in) or due to too much heat. etc… are more common reasons to squeaky brakes. OEM or Brembo or Nissin disks, same for pads, chosen for intended use (tour, sport, race) if new pads on older disks, break the glaze first! (Fine sandingpaper between your fingers will work) proper bedding in (not hard breaking for quite a period) etc…. And braking will be smooth (if the pistons move freely that is)

[@nithishrana3165]

Hey!!! I got the same bike today🥳🎈🤍

[@manojyadav7942]

Seeing the roads in UK, i think 500cc is enough there.

[@tomboyabit]

😂

[@peteduch2151]

Came for the blond stayed for the bike

[@tomboyabit]

Very happy reading this. As my content is not about me.

[@coynecolm]

Very honest review They look great but a bit heavy, unpowered a bit, tyres should be tubeless. Brakes are just ok. Terrible resale prices but very cool looks. Cheap to buy which is very attractive. I think that why the review was honest

[@adolfonovelli3320]

Where are you from? You have a strong accent..😊

[@davemitchell3998]

Nice isn’t it 👍

[@Patriot_316]

9:37 Same here

[@malcolmrowland6438]

❤🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

We need 2c u in a continental GT 🤠

[@tomboyabit]

Soon ;) Somewhere 🌞 next month.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@@tomboyabit I should have one by March 🤠

[@YouMotorcycle]

I preferred everything about the Interceptor over the Continental GT after riding both back to back. Bought the Interceptor

[@colindelamare3180]

Its a pity that RE have uglyfied and made it look cheap and nasty there is no way yhat I would replace my mk2 for one of these.

[@RUSTY-A-L]

Himalayan?

[@tomboyabit]

Yes

[@SeachGateINDIA]

Enfield built by eicher motors India Triumph built by Bajaj motors India Both British brands are now Truly Indian 😊

[@Sekelele]

# this bike has evolved for adventures across India! Let's GO! RE🏔️🌼⚡🇬🇧🎐🇱🇹🎐🇮🇳🛵🛵🏍️🛵🏍️🛩️🚙🛣️

[@大友昇-p7b]

(・∀・)ｲｲﾈ!!　katana too

[@daveplem]

The Interceptor is a girl bike? Ok.

[@_deepdhar_]

trash camera quality, improve it please

[@tomboyabit]

Check your watching quality settings. If 4k still looks trash to you, I suggest to switch to Netflix not the free to watch content creators that are doing above and beyond here.

[@_deepdhar_]

@@tomboyabit God knows how you say that's a 4k quality. Max anyone can watch this shit clip is at 1080p. Get a life and invest in your camera gear.

[@_deepdhar_]

@@tomboyabit no hates, you're doing great, it's just a criticism from a viewers perspective.

[@YouMotorcycle]

I'm also a viewer, and one who's made a couple hundred videos of my own so I have a picky eye, and I thought you camera and video quality were both excellent👌🏻

[@jameselliottlinnell7869]

I bet you have absolutely no qualifications in motorcycle mechanics so stop preaching to sell it for your paymasters.

[@tomboyabit]

You can sleep tight, I’m not trying to get anyone to pay for my mechanical skills.