First Ride - Royal Enfield x Bike Shed Collab Build

The finished bike has been delivered and the final stage of this project is now here!
In this third instalment of the build series, Dutch, the new proud owner of this custom Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 takes us through the usual walkthrough of the modifications and features of the bike. However, we also strapped cameras and microphones to it and him to take you on the first ride around east London, and captured his genuine first ride impressions which were (spoiler alert) that he is thrilled to bits.
Special thanks to Royal Enfield for their collaboration on this special project and great addition to the BSMC staff bike fleet!
For more information on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, visit:
www.royalenfie...

[@jeremystafford8374]

Royal Enfield interceptor owner myself, really enjoyed watching. Bike looks fabulous, hope you enjoy.

[@apexxxx10]

*=RE= Interceptor our next test ride Bike Sanook (fun in English)* kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPUh5p9pNKIbac

[@georgeknox]

I hope you drop a parts list I would love to look into getting a few bits, bars, tires, etc. I appreciate your work The Bike Shed. Cheers from Northern California.

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

S&S Cycles 2 into 1 exhaust system, 16 inch. Wheels and Shocks bbuilt y Hagon, Speedo and Bar-End Indies by Moto Gadget, Bars, Gaitors by Baak Motorcycles, Tyres at Avon Cobrag Chromes. I'd go to Canyon Cycles in LA for wheels, and then S&S make loads of performance parts, and then look at Baak for the bars and other cosmetics.

[@georgeknox]

@@dutchvansomeren9943 thank you, I'm building a CX500 cafe racer I want to have a similar fat tire look. I appreciate you gents. Looking ward to the LA shop opening.

[@abhishekilke9426]

@@dutchvansomeren9943 I would love to do the 16 inch wheels, but i would like to know how wide the rim is and what section tyre did you choose? Would love to replicate it on my GT650

[@Questioneverythingg730]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again... I love bars and the stance of this bike. It looks like it has been setup perfect for urban riding. London traffic looks scary I must admit tho. I love detail on a custom, and they have done a superb job with the overall final product. I’d be proud to have that in my garage. Enjoy it Dutch 👍🤘🏻

[@deepakchopra619]

London traffic 😀? Visit Mumbai some day

[@gaz_mapp]

Your creation is like night and day from the original stocked bike, I tip my hat to the guys at Royal Enfield. Please do more rides like this. 👊🏾

[@lylemacdonald6672]

A most beautiful urban bike! If only RE shipped them from the factory looking like this...

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

Keep asking...

[@maxincfc4]

Where's the fun in that?! The best part of custom bikes is that they are... custom?? Working on them is one of the best things and makes you appreciate it much more!

[@roverroko306]

@@maxincfc4 Agree completely, working on the bike with your own 2 hands. It would be nice tho to have a a special parts kit for a bike such as this. So you know allot of the parts are gonna fit like a glove.

[@englishsteve1465]

@@maxincfc4 - Agreed 100% ! - just don't make it hardtailed with ten inch over stanchions, raked out to be nine feet long with ape hangers and tassles !!! - telling everyone it's a 60's "old school Cali style" chopper sounds cool but it will still handle like a set of ladders with a hinge in the middle. Don't do it my dudes ! - lol tee hee.

[@bredneved]

That was such a treat to watch. I am an Interceptor owner myself and could relate to this amazing machine. The lights, suspension, wheels, everything look awesome. The handlebar position and rider comfort seems unmatched

[@sanaystudios4829]

Lovely build & London 101 tour. Thank you for putting this together. Owner of a Royal Enfield 650cc Continental GT on Ko Samui Thailand. Daily ride here - great for taking to the beach but also the narrow and steep jungle roads. Near perfect 9.5/10 motorcycle !!

[@adamthedad7944]

Wow. I have a whole new respect for motorcycle riders in London. It’s total chaos, but somehow super cool.

[@daveinwla6360]

Have you seen Indian streets?

[@oliox8685]

The 650 twins are superb. Great reliability record over the first two years of production.

[@richjohn11]

I want one even though I have never ridden a bike in my life! Such a beauty!

[@flaviohasimi1286]

This is a better style of reviewing these super cool bikes hopefully we will get some more in the future

[@jasonwright9555]

What a beauty! Great video Dutch and some epic city riding. The bike looked perfect and sounded great!

[@gmatty2975]

Aesthetically speaking.... A thing of Beauty! My Interpretation of your Vision.... Fun! Lot's and Lot's of Fun.

[@greggmasnick8081]

Absolutely beautiful machine and it sounds great. Thanks for the great video. As for the seat being slippery, if it is leather you can use Lexol which will also soften and protect it

[@1mxtreme]

Great presentation....amazing exhaust note...one of the best I've heard on the Interceptor.....great job RE & Bike Shed

[@Shinysideup]

Love a retro bike, I have a triumph Bonneville street Twin, Ducati Scrambler Dark and the interceptor 650 which I brought to customise, loving the look of the fat wheels and tyres.

[@raywite6665]

What an impact the RE has made. Soon you will see the 700-750. that's what they are aiming for.

[@paulbiggs9279]

Both the Enfields at the show, I thought were the wonderful, certainly drew your eye to them. Great video, looking forward to this year's...

[@kanshityadav2841]

Immaculate design & oem standard build quality

[@englishsteve1465]

"Cerakote" (on the exhaust) is the most wonderful stuff ever ! Tough as old boots, but very thin, so no problems like blocked up threads and thick looking finish at joins and over welds. It's very chip resistant and comes in loads of colours and finishes. It's just better than powder coating etc in every way. Love it. It's even available as a DIY thing. Top stuff for frames and wheels etc.

[@andrewdeen518]

So glad to see the BAAK flat tracker bars on the bike. I’ve already ordered a set for my Interceptor but was chuffed to see how they look and feel on the bike. A nice build and great video, thank you.

[@grahambraid3610]

Cool bike,really interested in this build,as I have just bought an interceptor and I am customising it into a Scrambler,good to compare notes,when I bring it to The Bike Shed!👍

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

We'd love to see that. The RE650 is dying to be scrambled.

[@grahambraid3610]

I will definitely bring it down when finished!👍

[@ptrisonic]

I need that in Noo Yawk and Noo Joisee...... Nice bike! Best, Pete.

[@Tubespoet]

Great bike, just watching you ride it through London put a big smile on my face, I had forgotten how much fun riding a bike (especially a really cool bike)in London can be!

[@SubhomMitra]

Love how the bike turned out, but oh my that SportsClassic in the back!

[@sage-fd1cj]

I believe that's Dutch/Vikki's Ducati Paul Smart. What a stunning bike!

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

@@sage-fd1cj Yes it is one of ours... It's pretty not not much good around the city!

[@roverroko306]

I like this bike much better. So much more commanding and comfortable ride. Plus to me it looks like a British twin should look.

[@G58]

Marko Verson Like a Sunbeam S7 you mean?

[@FunWithAJ]

Came out brilliantly! Congrats on the new ride Dutch!!!

[@ShunzeyBunzer]

Brilliant design choices. Love the lines, bars, light cowl, wheels, tires, paint, and on. Only bits not fond of are the emergency sign, plate location and seat profile. Well done.

[@hatzlmike1]

Bravo from the Illinois corn fields outside STL. Love love for the art and the teach.

[@stuartv-e8161]

Really really nice bike. Love the Royal Enfield's..... I have a Bullet 500 and love that bike too...... Bye Stuart 🙂

[@Brijeshgs]

The angle of the exhaust end is also helpful when and if rear tyre service/ replacement is needed. It's a real challenge with the Stock exhaust

[@arun_smoki]

waiting

[@Nadheem721]

Muthe🔥🤣... Evide poyalum oru malayaliyenkilum kanathirikkilla🤟

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

What are you waiting for?

[@Violator74]

@@Nadheem721 😂

[@harwoods11]

@@BikeShedMotoCo The end of covid??

[@sreejithsreelal2756]

Mone ni evideyo😍

[@dezlewis7424]

Lovely looking and sounding bike, especially like the handle bar indicators.

[@PaulReifferscheid]

I‘m shocked. This must be my new bike. Great!

[@DSullivan001]

Great series and what a finish. Bike looks amazing

[@yahoodlums]

The final build turned out epic. My only wish is that some version of this was available from RE to buy. Love it!

[@Heavywall70]

RE would be throwing away money if that didn’t get this hint A bike like that would really open up western markets for them

[@petewalker5590]

Sounds beautiful!

[@viperq]

Sounds awesome as well.

[@dipack999]

Very well summed up . Though I ride 2019 Harley-Davidson softail slim but I always loved Royal Enfield. I live in west London will definitely visit bike shed cafe once we are out of 2nd lock down . Stay safe 🤘🤘

[@stuartmoles843]

Know what you mean about Old St “ex” roundabout, I work just around the corner from the Bike Shed. Great looking bike😎

[@mohitchoprraa1687]

Really glad to see that RE has such a gr8 presence and value in UK Australia...and may be other countries.

[@alistairlennox664]

Smashing looking bikes and seeing those bars has convinced me to get the same. TR6 bars were in the frame but not anymore. 👍

[@stevemiller6044]

If I'm ever in London I will for sure come on In. Get build, love RE.

[@Alien937]

Urban Pratt! More like, that front tyre must be the same size as the rear! It'll handle like a blind pig, no fun on the road, you say it goes round corners, it would go round a lot easier with a smaller width, you guys just like a fat front tyre, you're all about the looks over anything else😁

[@G58]

Thank you for your honesty @steve Williams. I’ve said something similar above, but as succinctly. These ridiculous things will go out of fashion eventually just as all daft ideas do, and those that follow trends will move onto the next fad. I’m reminded of what Steve Jobs said about Microsoft. It’s the most amazing indictment of crass vulgarity ever. Check it out if you haven’t seen it. Peace

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

Wow you guys need to relax. Motorcycles are about a lot more than pure performance. Try telling a guy who loves his Landrover Defender that it needs a supercharged V12 and some low pofile tyres on 16inch rims and woud go atround corners better if it was lowered. Also, have you ridden this bike, or any other with the same wheels or tyres? ... Part of biking culture (for me) is to celebrate individuality and enjoyment, and we should all support each other, however we choose to do it. Biking is already a dying niche activity that many in power would love to see taken away from us as a dangerous, selfish indulgence. Throwing stones at others who do it slightly different to you is a waste of energy and just makes you looko like a petty troll. As for being fashionable, who cares?Wings are now fashionable on sportsbikes thans to motoGP, everyone on a huge adventure bike is enjoying the Long Way Round/Down/Up fashion. It's irrelevant if it gets people onto two wheels and preserves our right to ride and our culture.

[@Alien937]

@@dutchvansomeren9943 I agree with you, but I think you will always get some strong differences of opinion, even amongst us bikers, no harm in saying it could be better if.. We should all stick together, I certainly agree with that. I'm into old Japanese bikes, I still can't stop looking at the bikes you build and display, love the Bonnevilles and Royal Enfields, also think it's great what you have done with the Bike Shed, I'm yet to visit, but will definitely in the future, with my son who is a big Triumph fan 👍

[@G58]

Dutch Van Someren It’s called being an individual and having an opinion, something we are allowed to be and do. We don’t need to be told to relax, any more than we need to support each other. That’s just namby pamby snowflake nonsense designed to protect vulnerable members of society. You appear to be making a case for motorcyclists to be treated like LBGTQ rainbow farting professional victims. I not only do not agree, I believe that your type of thinking degrades biking, and only reinforces a whole new stereotype. I started biking in 1974. All my mates had FS1Es, SS50s or one of the hotter Italian Gileras etc. I had a Honda C50, and EVERYONE, (including the guy who had his granddad’s Yamaha step through C50 copy) mocked me mercilessly every day at work. Then one day I won a race against a fatboy on a fizzer! But I only just won. So I started playing around with the carb, timing, cylinder head inlet, and exhaust ports. I widened and polished the outlets, cleaned up the inlets. I made a new wider exhaust downpipe, and heavily modified the silencer. I gained about 8mph, which was enough to shut everyone up on the road, but it was still a ‘granddad bike’. Did those criticisms harm me? No of course not. Did I look for ‘support’ from fellow bikers? No, the fucking phrase hadn’t even been invented. If someone tells me today that they don’t like my bike, I thank them for their honesty. I respect integrity. I’m sick of this ‘support’ nonsense. Grow up.

[@andrewdawson5281]

The Hagon shocks are the icing on the cake. Good to see Dutch filtering like he stole it!

[@MrJGJ87]

Awesome build ! Cheers from Germany

[@frjoh7666]

Awesome video, best in a long time and the bike looks fantastic

[@Heavywall70]

VERY NICE! Muscular Compact Simple Excellent take on a “less is more” mindset

[@jamesruralsparkynz3504]

What a beautiful bike! 👌 and it sounds great too... Thanks for sharing the build

[@caramelzappa]

Gorgeous bike. I can't wait for this scene to put the same amount of love into electric motorcycles.

[@ThomasHope73]

Excellent presentation by Dutch and crew; really engaging! 👍👍

[@lylemacdonald6672]

Filtering and lane splitting is not legal here in Canada so London riding looks insane but road warrior fun! Kind regards from 🇨🇦

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

Lane-splitting is one of the MAIN reasons to buy a motorcycle anywhere in Europe or Asia. It amazes us that in parts of North America & Canada that is not legal.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Move. One of the whole points of motorcycling is LANE SPLITTING. It would drive me insane sitting 100 yards/metres back from a set of lights with all the cars, unable to get to the front.

[@liftingthehumanity5184]

U must see Indian riders then . ✌️

[@daveinwla6360]

@@michaelhayward7572 - In most of the U.S., lane-splitting is considered cheating and disorderly/unsafe. Only is recent years has it been made legal in California. But California DMV literature and riding classes point out that doing so at high speed and/or with large speed differences is unsafe.

[@brettmeikle]

I was forced to lane split in Oakville in a way that still, 32 years later, purses my sphincter when I think of it. I'd ridden across from the west coast over a period of weeks on my '74 Z900, which by then had sub optimal brakes and tyres. It had been raining all the way from the border and now was bouncing. I approached a multi lane stop junction and applied the brakes. Nothing happened - the back tyre locked and slid and I maintained speed and direction, either into the stationary traffic or between the lanes and across the red lit junction. And that's what i did, weaving to avoid cross traffic. The question remains - is that technically 'splitting'?

[@geraldtakala1721]

Try cleaning the seat with saddle soap as use for horse saddles

[@andrewbull3537]

I deleted my last comment, so i done another. You have made one hell of a beautiful bike, shame enfield cant make the bike like this as standard. Got the same enfield interceptor, think I'm gonna have a go at doing something nearly the same. Take care on the road, 👍👍👍

[@morrisminor56]

Nice,watched all 3 vids as they came out glad you're happy with the bike.Got the Interceptor myself,done some things to it, great bike.

[@bigal6684]

Love the headlamp surround.....It's square but cool!

[@roverroko306]

Nice ride Dutch, I really dig the way this bike looks. But for all of us who know and love that street brat look since a long time now this is just so reassuring. Now I can finally see how it looks and performs on the road in action. The bike I have been picturing in my mind I could one day build from a base 650 Interceptor twin. Very surprising you didn't know this bike is air and oil cooled though.

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

That sounds as lovely as my old Husky Nuda, nice bark.

[@colindeans5972]

What a cracking job, looks and sounds fantastic. Well done!

[@ericweber1969]

This is an absolute home run! I love it!

[@twinpotracer]

Monster! Beautiful build. Side mounted plates are just a pain and impractical, but awesome bike

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

They are, but they do clean up the rear nicely.

[@ChrisSaddlerSam]

@@dutchvansomeren9943 still... 23:00 Remember this? :))) IMO, side mounted plates r 4 choppers!!! ;)

[@ride4adventure]

Seamless mix of classic and modern, makes me want one...now!!!

[@1990-t1j]

Beautiful bike. On second viewing, the bars look perfect. I said in the last video that I didn't like them. I've changed my mind. I don't like the grey on the engine cases, though, or the yellow stripe, or Bike Shed logo, but I understand why you want it. Great video.

[@daveinwla6360]

"Bike Shed" is too explicit. It should be stylized - somewhat like the logo on the BS4 Himalayan. As it stands now, it looks simply appliqué and after-thought. I do like the narrow yellow stripe. It should have been echoed somewhere else on the bike.

[@1990-t1j]

@@daveinwla6360 : ''applique'' - nicely put. Sorry for the lack of accute.

[@daveinwla6360]

@@1990-t1j - Mercy buckets. Ce n'est pas rien.

[@raulkravet]

Looks amazing and sounds gorgeous 💜 cheers from Poland. I hope you'll publish the list of parts that you install in this beast 😉

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

I made a hort list further up, but google Baak and S&S for mots buyable parts, and Hagon for shocks and wheel building.

[@raulkravet]

@@dutchvansomeren9943 thanks😉 what's this helmet?

[@Zigidy]

Love Dutch. Love his outlook on bike customization. Not sure about the light fixture. Love the spoked wheels. Dunno about those fatty tyres. Love the handebars. Shame about the small speedo dial. Colour? Yeah looks the part. But I think darker tones than light grey. For what it's worth, this build is premium. Love it regardless. Long live BSMC!

[@roverroko306]

Dutch, can you please just answer my questions about the rims and tires, the front end did you have to widen the front fork and yokes? Or was it only Haggon build for you new spokes and rims on your existing hubs? 16 inch wheels with thicker rubber?

[@G58]

Did he reply?

[@roverroko306]

@@G58 No absolutely no reply of any kind- to any comment.

[@G58]

Marko Verson I guess he’s busy applying boot polish to his LEATHER fork gaiters!! 🧐😎😜

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

Rims and tyres fitted with standard forks and rear swingarm, but with just 2mmm either side.

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

@@G58 LOL.

[@hugolundin9946]

Would love a black and gold theme on this bike especially with that front light. Would also relocate the number plate to the back of the wheel with a swingarm mount

[@robinfrench1914]

lovely bike and good footage - I wish I could ride this confidently in London

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

It's literally just practice and hours on a bike. Being fast, audible and confident is the safest way to ride.

[@johnDukemaster]

Absolutely lovely looking bike. I like the fact that some oem parts survived the proces. I think I would go with 17" wheels though. Colourscheme is perfect!

[@wadewilson6483]

Do you know what that cover around the headlight is called?

[@mick998r]

I'm loving them bars. The whole package looks the biz!

[@gagansatisha]

Bike looks hot 🔥 maybe you should try out the Powertronic ecu it will surely put a smile on your face when you open the throttle

[@smgw15]

Im not a Londoner but I aprreciate the riding style! lovely bike lovely bark. Nice lid too!

[@briandouglas1401]

Very nice! Is the front tyre on backwards? Tread looks like it would draw water in and not throw out.

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

It's all correctly fitted.

[@daveinwla6360]

For some reason, motorcycle front tire tread patterns are backward from those of the rear wheel and those of a car. Just check out any video or photos taken at a bike show. It may have to do with braking forces.

[@mantechvlogs5902]

What is the tyre size.

[@BCadle]

Vlog content is the shit, good stuff

[@estaban3248]

DVS, noticed your reply to Lyle MacDonald was "keep asking"... ...would happily do that if I knew my requests where getting through to the people who could make it happen, could you post the relevant info for us to do that. The bike for me is absolute perfection, you look to be having sooo much fun on it and it's so close to the bike in my minds eye that I would love to own as my forever bike, love the asthetiçs of it, quality!! 👍

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

Thanks. I have no idea who to ask really, but RE read these comments.

[@estaban3248]

@@dutchvansomeren9943 thanks for getting back to me. I managed to locate the 1st post of the collaboration, I will attempt to get hold of the guy you spoke to in that. Would love to see the bike as I have loads of questions regarding a similar project, is the shop open on restricted hours because of cv19?. Can't compliment this bike enough it ticks so many boxes.

[@johna6968]

Very cool bike..

[@andrewbull3537]

Dutch ,if your worried about the side mounted number plate ,you could always put a return spring on the part where the bracket meets the number plate .(hope you understood my explication),take care on the road. 👍👍👍

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Good idea! Thanks for watching!

[@SpirosGlykas]

This is gorgeous!

[@mike7297]

wonderful video. enjoyed the ride as well as London. wish to visit someday! Cheers Mate. and yeah, I'm subscribing right away

[@johnfortes2171]

Awesome looking bike!! I wouldn't mind one in maroon and cream! Wouldn't want to ride in London though- there's plenty of back roads here in Florida.

[@akhilaskokakhil2088]

Oh man.... No words to say a damn thing.... Really gorgeous.... Love that riding pisition and handle bar.... Nice work.... Love it....RE is rocking....

[@cleioa]

The sound is absolutely amazing

[@Rigz727]

Love your talk through of this, bike looks fabulous👍🏻

[@juanamaya6278]

Nice job, Dan!

[@daveinwla6360]

Re-think the indicator lights - the right turn indicator can't be seen by someone on your front left, and the left indicator can't be seen by someone on your front right. And the stop light is not big enough to say "STOP!". Just because something can be seen does NOT mean that it will be understood.

[@dbarnold66]

What a beautiful bike. Definitely a head turner. Most importantly, where do I get the flask and cup set? Searching everywhere for it.

[@JesterInc]

Dude how I miss London. I should have visited the Bike Shed before the Covid crisis. Damn it. Fuckin' hell. This place looks epic. Just like the bike. Keep up the excellent quality content guys. Greetings from Germany

[@tw1340]

Such a nice built!

[@ashishpatel350]

love the build.

[@sauravroy2244]

Wow! this is a piece of art! Amazing!

[@hormazdirani1431]

The S & S exhaust is a welcome upgrade though a tad loud for my liking.

[@superelectic45]

Loving those balloon tyres! Not sure about that front mud guard, either needs to be longer or removed completely.

[@chaitanyadongre8451]

Shoutout for the Royal Enfield owners i have the Classic 350 GunMetal grey

[@samiam5326]

Looks great! No mirrors?

[@dutchvansomeren9943]

Not for how I ride, and not illegal. I like to look back. You get the full 180 degree sweep.

[@samiam5326]

Dutch Van Someren I like to always look back too. But I find mirrors super helpful for keeping a peripheral eye behind me. Especially stopped at traffic lights; I like to watch the cars approaching behind me (sometimes pumping my brakes so the rear light flashes) just to ensure I’m not accidentally rear ended. I like the no mirror look, but Id have to go for function over form.

[@allsearpw3829]

Stunning bike ,well thought out , lucky if it surveys a month ridden the way you do ,but the streets are quiet through lock down ,so it may be just a freedom thing . Well done .

[@64_K]

Glad to see the bike in this modern avatar , hope we can see some spares in india too ,..................from India

[@SileDevil]

thats a gorgeous looking interceptor

[@BilgemasterBill]

Nice little reinterpretation of the Interceptor without going overboard. I'd want to lose that "Open in Case of Emergency" blurb on the side panel as an open invitation to pilferers, and would prefer a few tools instead of some hooch in a fancy fanny pack, but I get the joke. The cartoonishly fat tires are nice, and I'd hope the size(s) are readily available in the future and not cost too much, having been spoiled by the 50 quid Dunlops on my old Bullet. Speaking of which, the headlamp casquette is cute, and seems like a stylistic tip o' the hat to those found on its elder Bullet sibling. I'd have taken it just a step further with a couple of those little marker or "pilot lamps" found on the Bullets...just 'cause I like them. But, what you've come up with is very tidy indeed. Carry on!

[@daveinwla6360]

Yes, that text is too explicit to be clever or funny. And someone is liable to break in and leave a message in spray paint or Magic Marker saying: "Done!". At most, it should simply say in block letters: "EXIT".

[@TheSimple46]

That's beautiful, some great touches 👌

[@HMJG]

Is there a kit avaidable for all tose parts i love the style. Congratulations wanderfull bike.