First ride on my Royal Enfield Interceptor. Proper Back to Basics bike. Love it :)

[@WiltshireMan]

I still have the Vstrom1000 and the Himalayan 411 and not selling any of them. The Interceptor is that lovely inbetween bike. It's my choice to own three bikes and I'm happy with that!

[@jonathandeeley6276]

Good for you Sandy, none of us know what's round the corner or how long we will continue in the saddle of a bike. That's not being morbid or negative but make the most of your motorcycling whilst you can.🙂👍

[@trucker9462]

@WiltshireMan Sorry Sandy if I came across as having a dig. I meant with how you enjoyed the raw of old school biking that the interceptor would be your bike of choice.

[@WiltshireMan]

@@trucker9462 Thanks Trucker, All three bikes I have are quite different, love them all for their individual characteristics, second hand value's are poor so I'll just keep em:)

[@Nobby77]

@@WiltshireMan only 7 behind me pmsl

[@michaeljoesmith3977]

Can't have too many bikes or guitars for that matter.

[@johnbiddal5951]

Beautiful bike Sandy, even more so because it lacks all the techno junk. 👍

[@iandawson7373]

Iam a Yamaha man my self but I do like all things royal enfield value for money good solid motorcycles enjoy your new bike

[@davidpayne8413]

Two old boys enjoying each other's company, what could be better!

[@jgbsweeper7325]

In 1972 I bought a new Honda CB 500 Four. The style and appearance was very much like the Interceptor. I have always loved those classic lines.

[@craig7088]

That’s why I watch you Sandy, for the “eclectic mix”. Thanks.

[@paulmeyer1628]

Congratulations Sandy with your new bike🤝🏻 I am sure you are going to enjoy riding her...be safe and thanks for taking us along to collect your new iron horse🤗👌🏻🥂

[@ricbarnes6272]

Good for you sir, what a nice machine, i hope you have many thousands of enjoyable miles on her, it's ok to be excited, i know i would be. Like you, when i was 16 & got my first bike, a 305 honda super hawk, i couldn't leave her alone, a proper high, i bought a new to me bike a couple of yrs ago & at 74, i have to say the excitement is still there & i love to go out every possible chance i can, ( totally weather dependant ) , what fun is motorcycling. Enjoy sir, stay warm, ric, ontario canada, first snow in my neighbourhood yesterday, am already eagerly anticipating the return of warmer weather, bye now.

[@colinmyler4092]

Good to see you enjoying the bike you have treated yourself to as a late birthday present 🎁. I think that ALL of us motorcyclists can remember the excitement of getting our first bike and the sense of freedom that came with it. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Colin, I am loving the very back to basics nature of the Interceptor, It's very close to how an old British twin would ride but hopefully a bit more reliable. This bike is 4 years old, actually nearer to 5 but it has only covered 1200 miles. Almost like brand new :)

[@Gunslinger-1962-martin]

Whoop whoop Sandy get in there 🏍👌 so glad your enjoying your new interceptor 💪 If you can't treat yourself now and then can you 🙌🙌🙌🍻👍

[@WiltshireMan]

It looks like a motorbike should look Martin:)

[@ianhoyle8459]

I like the colour schemes RE are putting out now and yours is no exception.

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you and your new bike 🏍 and your friend at the bike shop hope all is well and your Mandy getting back on her feet but stay safe and stay healthy one life enjoy blessed be

[@JC-sl4hk]

👍👍👍Congratulations Sandy, what a fine looking bike 👍👍👍. You and Dickie are like kids in a toy shop both gravitating to the coffee machine for your favourite brew and Dickie testing out his new camera handle and zeroing in on the faces of the motorshop employees lol. Stay safe and well. Judy🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@pierreleroux2441]

Go for it Sandy, enjoy the ride. 👍👍👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Pierre, It's a Beaut. Hope you are keeping OK and staying warm:)

[@timlong1174]

Hi Sandy. Hope my old bike gives you as much pleasure as it gave me. I recognised it straight away ! Brembo stickers on the calipers, Triumph fork protectors, knee pads and also my old exhaust 2into1 system. (Original system was part of my trade in) Should have a hitchcocks oil cooler guard on it as well. Really hope it serves you well. Take care all the best Tim😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Ah Tim, The bike looks well cared for and very low mileage. I would say you treated it very well. I am delighted with it!!!

[@timlong1174]

Got myself a Himalayan 450. With the trade in. But do miss the classic looks of the Interceptor. 😉

[@WiltshireMan]

@@timlong1174 I think you'll be pleased with the new Himalayan. I test rode one a few weeks ago but still have my old Himalayan 411 which I have decided to keep. Your old Interceptor is Lovely Tim, I have washed it and dried it and put it away, it will only be coming out when the weather is nice. The Himalayan is my Winter bike and general work horse.

[@brianoutdoorlife7788]

That`s a very nice bike, Sandy, enjoy. When it needs a clean pop it around, Dickies. 😁👍 Take care and stay safe.

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Nice one sandy, glad the handover went smoothly and you like the bike. I know nothing about motorcycles but that engine sounds like it’s purring like a kitten 👍♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Very understressed engine on these bikes Marcus, should last a long time:)

[@bazxl57]

Lovely bike i know what you mean about not having as much excitement as you had as a youngster, but i do think part of it comes back when you get the bike home and you cannot stop looking at it, Cheers Baz

[@WiltshireMan]

I must admit Baz, this bike is eye candy for me:)

[@copper6600]

Looks good, sounds good, rides good, happy days Sandy 🍀🍀🍀

[@newlife155]

RE Bullet owner here, enjoy your new friend, I look forward to rides in the future with you and Contracepter.

[@stevewyatt9988]

Well done - you are smiling behind that helmet 😀as am i feeling the love !

[@dondle2]

Many congratulations on your new bike Sandy, you will have many happy bimbling miles ahead.

[@sanclewphotographic]

Enjoy your new Bike Sandy it looks a beautie can't go wrong with Royal Enfield, Colin.

[@dennissinnett8435]

Lovely bike Sandy, great choice with the exhaust, save a lot of weight there 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Saves over 9kg !

[@norsecynn]

Nice bike, particularly nice in that colour combination. Enjoy.

[@garyives1218]

Love my 2022, 20,700 miles with GIVI side cases. It's my commuter, smaller grocery run, and ride to hike companion. Valve checks are relatively simple, as are oil changes and chain maintenance. Great to have center stand. Ride 32 to 119 degrees here in Phoenix, AZ. The shop did a fantastic job polishing it up for you! Looks amazing. Enjoy your great find :)

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

Lovely bike Sandy. Sounded great when you pulled off the lights. I think i only just got excited about mine after 4 months of having it. Lol, When i open the garage i do smile 😁

[@WiltshireMan]

Can't beat a nice motorbike Paul :)

[@ronnronn55]

Thanks for the ride Sandy. Mine is away for the winter. It stays in the house with me! Ronn

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats the way it should be :)

[@Daytona2]

The exhaust sound just gets better and better, Sandy! It sounds like a great buy. The wind noise was fine - realistic but easy to hear your voice - good balance - you've got a good setup.

[@sarkybugger5009]

A *_proper_* motorbike. Enjoy, Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

It even looks like a motorbike in my opinion :)

[@worldofameiso5491]

I got my Interceptor from BikeTreads earlier this year and have done just over 1800 miles so far. A great bike for wandering around the Wiltshire lanes, may see you out and about one day, take care, and enjoy...

[@Trekon2]

Thats a lovey bike Sandy no wonder you were excited it's very smooth , great video and enjoy your new contresepter 👏👋

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaaaa :)

[@markb3180]

Congratulations Sandy on the new bike and good on you Dickie for taking you down to the dealer 👍👍

[@tonypatey5669]

Love the look of the interceptor. Very cool looking and sounds very satisfying. Congrats Sandy, you deserve to own three bikes . Thanks for sharing. Tony.

[@WiltshireMan]

It's like a mini Bonneville I reckon Tony, just the right size and weight and power

[@peterrobertson8141]

Great bike Sandy. Reminds me of the Tiger 90 I had way back in 1969. Sounds lovely. Looking forward to seeing you out and about on it again soon.

[@LockdownElectronics]

Nice one Sandy, looks nice, I would be a bit excited too!

[@gordonsuddery4635]

Congratulations on your new bike, i'm sure you will enjoy it. I would love one also plus a new Himalayan but can't see that happening my best wishes to you from the Philippines ❤️💪👍😉😄😁🏁🏍️🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⭐

[@ianlawrie919]

A fine looking and sounding machine. You’re more intrepid than most, taking a new bike home and later out in the raw chill of winter 👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@WiltshireMan]

It's been washed and dried and put away now, only coming out on nicer days:)

[@JanetWilson-f2f]

Lovely bike Sandy, thanks for sharing. I am excited for you! Jan

[@bobdickinsonoutdoors1954]

Own 2019 Interceptor. Brilliant bike. Bought it second hand 2 years ago with 2,800 on the clock and now has nearly 15k miles. Put Enfield stainless silencers on it from Hitchcocks in the midlands. A fly screen, crash bars, touring seat and sump guard. The bike has great lines.

[@tracymcgregor459]

Great to see that you’re feeling better and enjoying your early Christmas present to yourself. I know nothing about motorbikes but it looks great and has a lovely purring sound. I look forward to seeing your further adventures with it in the months to come. Hope you’ve got a heated garage for it!😊

[@michaelcase8574]

Congrads,Sandy! Nice bike! That twin, much smoother than a thumper. Many miles of riding pleasure. Millionaire's row? More like multi-millionaire's row. Cheers!

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, not sure who lives down there, but they needs gates for some reason

[@DanOpdal]

Congrats, Sandy! Very nice old school basic bike. Noraly Schoenmaker (Itchy Boots) recently bought an old school bike for her road trip adventures. Enjoy your new bike Sandy and stay safe. Cheers!

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I saw that Dan, It was an old Yamaha Tenere

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

I love the simplicity of that bike and it sounds great too, enjoy it you deserve it.

[@lachlanmaccormack5427]

Great that at our ages we can still get excited about picking up a new to us machine. Hope you enjoy it !

[@hartley383]

Happy new bike day Sandy, looks a treat. Interceptor is what i see as a pure motorcycle, just does what a bike should, lovely.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, exactly, it is a pure and basic bike

[@oscartravis5740]

Beautiful purchase that, a cracking looking bike, runs well and sounds nice too. Naked riding on a Contraceptor in this weather could get a chap into trouble though 😂 Here's to many happy miles of riding pleasure 👍👍

[@billdunham1913]

Great machine Sandy. Old School is exactly right and much the better for it. That two into one exhaust sounds really splendid. A bike for sunny days. Enjoy

[@motormikeb1047]

Bought the same model new... great bike.. have done several 1500 plus miles solo adventures... 😎

[@jimrowland6089]

Standard style bikes have always been on my favorites list. The comfortable seat and handle bar position make them a joy to ride. I had a 1981 Kawasaki GPZ 550 when I was in the Air Force. It was fun to ride. Did a lot of miles and was cheap on gas. Enjoy the new bike Sandy, Good memories, made easy.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Jim, I am fortunate to have 3 lovely motorcycle now, I can't see me getting a fourth as there is no more room in my garage. Of all the bikes the most aesthetically pleasing is the Interceptor, it reminds me of how bikes looked back in the 60's and 70's. I shall use it for most of the local rides where I don't mind the lack of a screen, it will be a joy to experience the freedom of raw motorcycling, but if I have a long journey then it will be on the Vstrom or Himalayan.

[@Wigglesway]

That looks a really nice bike, sounds good 👍🏻. Look forward seeing more of you out on it when the weather plays ball. Cheers Nige.

[@SueReed-wo5wb]

Lovely bike Sandy! 👍😁

[@michaeljewell53]

Going NEC tomorrow so I'll have a butchers at the RE stand, enjoyed vid Sandy, nice bike😍👍🏻

[@kevbaldwin9552]

Happy new bike Sandy .nice honest bike the interceptor and a real bargain at that kind of money 👍

[@billcotton1551]

Congrats Sandy! When I get a new bike, it is the closest thing I can get to the feeling of a kid on Christmas morning.

[@buggerlugs7007]

Happy New bike day Sandy You have picked a good one there I should know I have one too!!! RSM8😎👍

[@sashablue1971]

Great bike and seems a smooth ride, congratulations Sandy

[@norwegiantinkerer]

Congratulations on getting a new bike! It's a beauty! And congrats on hitting 50 k subs! 👍

[@wimbon1959]

the happines in the shop,jumping Sandy.....like a little boy going to the toy shop....... older men will always be little boys when buying their toys!! well done Sandy....enjoy to the max....greetings to all off you,and yes.....also to Dicky ;-) Wim ;-)

[@WiltshireMan]

I just want some nice weather now Wim so I can go for a ride:)

[@wimbon1959]

@WiltshireMan i underdstand,heard about the bad weather everywhere in the country,i hope you are doing well..... we all will wait for a new riders video when the weather is better!!! 😘

[@cleophusA]

Congrats on the new ride Sandy! Looks like a fun bike.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Nice!!! Enjoy your adventures my friend and safe travels!! I’ve still got my little herald classic 125 that I’m not using enough! Only done 509 miles since I bought it in 2020! But it’s still great to own and play with! Looking forward to seeing your new stead in action in future videos to come! Excellent Sandy ! Pleased for you mate 👌🏽👌🏽👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Get out on that bike and clock up some miles, it's not even run in:)

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yes I will definitely have to Sandy! Hoping for a salt free spring! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🙄🙄🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻…. Until then it’s still covered in lots of ACF-50! 🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻 best wishes my friend 😎

[@mtbninjawarrior]

Congratulations!!! Beautiful bike Sandy. Looking forward to seeing it in future videos. All the best, Travis.

[@jameswalksinhistory3848]

Totally enjoyed watching Richard and you having fun -Great to watch

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching James:)

[@roviwoteap2375]

Nice looking bike you got there. Sounds beautiful too! 😀

[@stina6762]

Hi Sandy. Good choice. If you think about it Phil’s interceptor has enough gumption to drag a sidecar around, so solo it’s plenty! I love riding his and I keep getting tempted to take the chair off and have a ride one weekend ( don’t tell him though 🤫😅) For now I’ll stick with me Africa Twin though! 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa, I've seen a few Interceptors tied to a sidecar. Looks a lovely combination

[@torquewrench7]

That’s a great looking bike Sandy. Enjoy 👍

[@MsDenver2]

Oh how exciting glad you had a new bike 😊 nice clocks aswell. The good thing is some one else has run it in so you can just enjoy, love the colour you choose, happy riding 👍🏍️

[@WiltshireMan]

I hope they did a good job of running it in, I think so, it purrs like a kitten:)

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Sounds lovely Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

A motorbike would be ideal for you for when you can't ride a normal bicycle Graham:)

[@richardrichardson-t9x]

Nice one Sandy pleased for you.

[@colinmcnally5931]

I feel that you will grow to love this new bike. Looks beautiful and a great bargain to boot!! Happy riding!!

[@allanthompson9695]

Hi Sandy. Long time no speak / comment. Good to see you, and great to see the Beautiful Interceptor. I met you years ago in the prepping bushcraft community with Darren Mike Pete etc. Ive been away preoccupied with family and medical stuff amongst other things. I got back into bikes a few weeks ago with the purchase of Dee Dee, the Classic 350, and the Interceptor is definitely on the horizon. Great vid as always mate. Last I saw you was micro lighting lol. Man of many talents, so you are, inc the maker of excellent bushcraft knives. All the very best mate, and take care. Allan

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Allan welcome bike, plenty of motorbike content on the channel and hopefully plenty more to come:)

[@Beavis-et8ox]

Congratulation, beautiful bike and a good partner for the Himi. I also have these two but the place of the VStrom in your garage takes a big seventies airhead BMWin mine. Have a lot of fun with your new baby.

[@mikehurley5052]

Have fun with that mate, looks proper.

[@SteveSeadog]

Lovely bike, Sandy, and good to see you treating it to a drop of E5.😁

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa, I always run my bikes on E5 Steve, it is a false economy to use the other stuff, not only is their the potential to cause harm if it sits around too long, but I get less MPG from the E10 stuff !

[@davebarney3369]

Lovely bike. It was my birthday the other day. I was not excited. Seeing my granddaughter is the only thing that excites me nowadays. 😂

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, birthdays no longer excite me either:)

[@Pelefan1970]

Pleased you are loving it Sandy. I was excited for you. Nice one.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Mark, It's a real Beaut:)

[@johnpawson7400]

Really sounds nice and I like the colour.

[@bill5067]

great stuff sandy thank you very much for all your videos

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Bill:)

[@morganmarty]

Hi Sandy, congrat's on your new bike, it look's beautiful, nice colours, sounds great too, I hope that you have many happy miles and outings on it.

[@jeremyhooper1309]

A great bike to add to your fleet. Enjoy it in fine weather Sandy.

[@alexmutimer3691]

Lovely bike, new bike day rocks. I like your millionaire road, we have a murder mile round here, it's a mile + long, very open to elements and old Bob used to say it was murder walking his dog there. My friend takes his v8 cars down there to test things! Ha ha

[@glynntipper9354]

Congratulations on your new bike, Royal Enfield make some very nice back to basics value for money bikes, ride safe love your channel for the variety keep up the good work.

[@hdirl9309]

The very best of luck with your new motorcycle Sandy, enjoy it, ride safe!

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

oh yes!! very nice Sandy!!

[@motowolfnorway.k.e.b.8005]

Beautiful bike👍Best whises from Norway🇳🇴

[@adamholbrook2281]

Congrats on the new bike. It's nice you were able to find such a nice bike and at a discount too. Win/win. Enjoy. The only bad part is having to wait for warm days to ride!

[@andrewcrofts531]

Beautiful exhaust tone.....love it Sandy!

[@jfro5867]

Have ridden an Interceptor twice, very nice bikes. Can totally see why they are so popular. Enjoy 👍

[@rickgordongordonellissteel3761]

Looks lovely Sandy, well done. Looking forward to seeing your adventures on it.

[@greybrawn]

What a lovely bike Sandy, a very useable machine, here's to many years of reliable safe riding. Take it steady....

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Excellent choice, congratulations 🎉❤. I have recently come back to motorcycling after many years having passed my test back in 1986. I have just retired and in a moment of madness, mentioned to a mate I was thinking of getting back on a motorcycle. He asked me if I was serious as he had two bikes and would let me have his Interceptor at mates rates. The bike is a 2020 but only had 1400 miles on the clock with full service history, I just couldn't say no😊😊. It is factory stock with only one upgrade, the touring seat. The Royal Enfield Interceptor is a modern classic built on a tried and trusted 650cc (47bhp) engine. Although mine is factory stock, I love the sound of the stock pipes, if a wee bit on the heavy side, 15kg each😮, but they are built to hopefully last for many years with some basic cleaning. I have read some comments about the lack of power but in my experience, and at the ripe old age of 64, the power and it's smooth delivery is excellent. I have cruised very happily on motorways and when I need a squirt of power, not a problem, in fact I caught myself recently at 90 and still had more. This beautiful machine is not built as a rocket ship, but more about old school motorcycling and smooth riding, while at the same time bringing a smile to the riders face and approving looks from other road users ❤. Great choice Sir, and my best hopes and wishes for your future adventures riding this lovely motorcycle 🙏🙏👍👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes it's a lovely bike and also a real old school riding feel with modern reliability:)

[@Martin-xs9vl]

Health to ride and take care sandy 👍👍🇮🇪

[@artiecisneros4691]

Congratulations on your new bike.

[@campfire52]

Congratulations on the exceptional addition to your motorcycle stable Sandy! I think that you made an excellent choice on getting another Royal Enfield. I am really looking forward to its future adventures with you. I can easily see that bike becoming your most used motorcycle of all. Thanks for allowing us to experience your first ride on it. We are privileged to share this with you. Enjoy yourself! Take care and I will see you on the next one

[@WiltshireMan]

It's old fashioned Terry but also very new. Rides just lovely:)

[@campfire52]

@@WiltshireMan Yes, old fashion means better:)

[@English.Andy1]

Nice filming Dickie. Congratulations 🥳 on the bike Sandy. May it serve you well. I’m sure it will bring you much happiness.

[@Andy_84]

As an interceptor owner myself I'm looking forward to your future videos with your new bike. Congratulations on the new machine!

[@stefanomonte-t9z]

Congrats on your new bike hope you enjoy it as much as I'm enjoying my bullet and snap my first bike was an ss50 as well

[@paulthompson1896]

Suits you sandy. Enjoy your new bike. Make sure you ask father Christmas for some autosol for those engines cases.

[@TheMendipman]

Excellent choice Sandy. May you have many happy miles. Noel

[@WiltshireMan]

It's a proper back to basics old school bike Noel, the sort of motorbike that modellers make to put on their model railways:)

[@jasonorme4180]

On your latest KZbin video have a merry Christmas for you and your wife merry to all good luck been watching for 2 years now

[@garyhalkon8749]

I do love the bike episodes, both pedal power or engine. I could watch your videos all day Sandy, always such a pleasure. I'm into my 3rd week of physio after having my cast removed from my right ankle, everyday I sit in my car with my feet on the pedals which gives me a boost. progressed to one crutch walking and the occasional unaided walking around the kitchen or living room. My 2025 plan is to get my bike license and buy a Himalayan myself. Thank you for all your videos, they have been my source of getting out and about when I haven't been able to do so.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Gary I am glad to hear your on the mend. Having something to aim for is good for motivation. I am sure you will achieve your goal.

[@garyhalkon8749]

@WiltshireMan Thank you Sandy 🙏 you are such a wonderful person. Here's to a great 2025 for you. ❤️