ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR 650 VS CONTINENTAL GT | Which One Should You Buy?

Comparing the Interceptor with the Continental GT in person and on ride reviews of both bikes.
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[@rosswootton8825]

I chose the Continental GT but like both, but it’s amazing how different handlebars, tank, seat and footrest position can transform a bike, the two really do have completely different characters and looks. I too thoroughly recommend a suspension upgrade to improve handling, I went for a YSS kit for the forks and Hagon shocks at the rear but the biggest improvement came when I swapped the tyres. Avon Roadriders improved the ride quality and steering enormously, they are vastly superior to the standard Indian Ceats in my opinion.

[@morri03]

I think the bikes handle pretty much the same. Neither of them are canyon carvers but they handle and steer very well. They are both styling exercises. One is a British standard the other a cafe racer. I chose the interceptor because I preferred the styling, wanted something good for commuting around town but could still go for longer rides down a twisty road.

[@roadblastmedia]

They are very similar although I have noticed I can carry higher speed through a corner on the GT but in the end of the day people aren't buying these for the performance or handling they are buying them for the character and the looks. The interceptor is definitely better for everyday commuting and long distance which is why it's the more popular bike among RE enthusiasts. Cheers for the comment mate always good to hear from you!

[@JETJOOBOY]

The Cafe Racer is.... Buy a Dull LOOKING BIKE and improve it. From what I can gather.. the GT is just form over function.. The essential Interceptor is MORE than fast enough (off a Race Track) and is Solid and Rapid!

[@ruahinesrider]

Gt looks better I was interested in it when they first released twins but my back not up to it so got Interceptor & absolutely love it.

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha that's the one bro practical all the way!

[@ruahinesrider]

@@roadblastmedia Did ya get screen today bro?

[@roadblastmedia]

@@ruahinesrider nah bro will be here next week hopefully Monday 🤙

[@ruahinesrider]

@@roadblastmedia Gutting I'm the same with that bracket I'm getting.Get it on Monday then I might paint the housing.More than likely I'll paint it black on Tuesday, after it dry reassemble it,had hooked up taillight & the indicators are bright as looks good.Bike coming along real nice.Wasn't happy with Tec bracket not meaty enough gana get Motone one,take a few weeks to arrive then Yss fork upgrade at same time handling will improve heaps.R.E fork oil only like 2weight I going to use a 10wt.Can't wait to get it all done, you know.hahaha😆😁🤣

[@Beanerds]

Well done brother ,,, INTERCEPTOR like your Dad . Orange Crush

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Yes the interceptor is a beauty!

[@RoadKing-os1wo]

I just bought a 650 INT 3 days ago. I need to make a few changes to get me to a more upright position and maybe a more comfortable seat but other than that the Interceptor is a great bike. Great video young man and keep them coming.

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice mate! I would recommend some bar risers aswell they will help keep you more upright! Hope you get many great miles out of your Royal Enfield

[@julianperry5141]

Good to finally catch up the other weekend, love the look of both, if I was young again I'd definitely go the GT, but I'm older now so ended up with the interceptor. Can't wait until you get that 2 into 1 Tec exhaust system on the GT. It's going to be awesome. Only seen them on the interceptor so far.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate! Definitely need to go for a ride soon! Don't blame you for choosing the interceptor I'll be going that way one day and I can't wait either the ks are creeping up so should be seeing that very soon 🤙

[@ruahinesrider]

Down to Repco was HE looking at Bigboi Buddy Junior.😆😁

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

I"m 70 years old and I got the GT and I have a blast on it.

[@johnlenart597]

Just came across your video- spring of '24. Bought a Rocket Red GT 6 weeks ago. Only 200 miles on clock but love it. My traveling bike is my R1250RS.,sport tourer. Being 6' 1" with long arms, the leaned over position is not terrible. They say no pain- no gain. LOL. By the way, I'm almost 71... going on 25. 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one mate! Thanks for the comment and good on you for keeping on riding! Too many people give up!

[@Pisceanboi]

A good video and explained the differences well - thank you! As someone who used to ride Triumph, BSA, Norton back in the dark days of the reign of Brit bikes in NZ during the 1970's, a couple of observations about ergonomics. Triumph, BSA and Norton all had home market models, and export models destined for the lucrative US market. Home market models had larger tanks and mostly flat, slightly curved back bars. Export models had smaller, tear drop shaped tanks, high bars, but footpeg placement was largely the same. The home market was about fuel range and easy cruising at high speeds on motorways, with the slightly canted forwards riding position with the flat bars helping to ameliorate wind blast on a naked bike. Conversely, the export models were more about looks and cruising to the beach for the US market, and as such, arguably less suitable for longer rides at high speeds on the highway with the higher bars - once you are above circa 100 kph, that sit up and beg riding position puts a lot of wind blast strain on ones neck and shoulder muscles that you will certainly feel after a long days riding on tour. I'd argue that for the Interceptor to be a comfortable touring bike, that it needs a decent windscreen, rather than the bubble screen which looks nice, but probably does little to protect one from the wind. And of course, if you put a tall screen on it, that has the potential to spoil the look of the Interceptor. So, I'd probably choose the GT - after all the bars are not extreme clip ons as were found in the day - rather they are closer in height to the standard bars of the day, albeit not quite as raked back. Certainly when I had my brand new Norton Commando roadster (which was the export model that came to NZ) it wasn't long before I took the high US spec bars off it and put Norton flats on it, as found on the standard 650cc Dominator and Atlas 750cc of the day, and the increase in comfort at speed on the highway as regards wind blast was very noticeable and worthwhile. And indeed, I toured all over NZ on it, both Islands with that setup and with saddle bags, and even on dirt and gravel roads - no BMW GS needed...Lol...

[@roadblastmedia]

You sure know your stuff mate! Was a good read. Cheers for the comment! 🤙

[@georgehooper6955]

Excellent video! Right to the point, no stupid music, just beautiful engine sounds, answered all my questions. Well done!

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate!!

[@expandingknowledge8269]

I choose to purchase the Continental GT 650. I own a 1980 CSR-650 Kawasaki inline four, that my wife and I made into a Cafe style bike. My new Conti GT, outshines my Kawi in aesthetics dept. My Kawi has clubman bars, a custom style Cafe Racer seat, that my wife and I created from the existing metal swing up seat pan, also a MAC 4INT 1 EXHAUST. I fabricated the cowl, whilst my wife covered the cowl in marine grade fabric, machine sewn by her to follow the lines of the cowl. I used expandable foam I shaped into a cowl. This bike really does tip in amazingly well, but is very uncomfortable for extended rides. In contrast My Conti-650 seems perfect for extended rides with my height and weight, and I notice very little discomfort at all. Coming from a motorcycle background, began riding and racing at the age of 13, I am now 66, and digging my new Conti-650 thoroughly. Only 166 miles on the clock so far, so no where broken in yet. Seems Royal Enfield did a superb job designing the Cafe Style Continental-G.T. Wouldn't trade this bike for any other bike or money, a "TRUE MODERN" Classic in every since of the words! 🏁🏁

[@roadblastmedia]

Thank you for the great comment mate!!

[@modusop8]

I own a Mahem I’m 6ft 1.5 inches tall . The bike is very comfortable . I ride for hours with no issues.. Good review on your part. If RE ever makes a full Litre bike preferably a Cafe I’m gonna be the 1st in line with money in hand !!!😎👍

[@roadblastmedia]

Thats awesome mate i find it quite comfy at 5ft 9 so theyve definitley done something right! And hell yeah mate i would be right there with you!

[@sammyday3341]

I appreciate your review and thoughts. I didn’t realize the GT foot pegs were raised. After a knee injury, that leg only bends to 90 degrees. Thanks again.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate glad you liked the video thanks for the comment!

[@abagent4767]

Your video quality and sound quality makes your video worth watching.

[@roadblastmedia]

Thanks bro! 🤙

[@jtfoto1]

I love everyone worrying about back and wrist pain with the GT. They have never owned or ridden a 1976 900SS Ducati. I owned one for 6 years. It only took about a year to train the body. After that all good. I would buy the GT anyday.

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha yeah mate im pretty good on the gt have done a 4 hour ride no worries at all but since these bikes command an older audience I thought it was good to mention the Interceptor is alot more comfortable, now i own a Triumph Daytona 675 the gt feels like the most comfortable bike in the world haha, cheers for the comment! 😀

[@udaysingh9_11]

Took a test ride yesterday of Interceptor 650 and boy I was blown away by the performance. To put in context, i currently ride a Bullet 350 and want something more powerful. I love touring on my motorcycle and I’ll definitely put my money on interceptor 650 as I can take it for touring as well for short runs. I’ll buy the interceptor in the coming year.

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one mate! Love the interceptor what colour are you going to go for?

[@udaysingh9_11]

@@roadblastmedia I'll go with the Canyon Red 😁 it looks rad

[@roadblastmedia]

@@udaysingh9_11 nice mate!!

[@russellbiggs1397]

Hi Vinnie. Liking your channel. I have a 2020 Ravishing Red Interceptor, and have ridden nearly 10k KM on it, I have fitted a DNA filter kit and booster plug, Hitchcocks stainless steel headers and some generic reverse cone megas (it revs more freely and has a bit more power) .I also upgraded the suspension with YSS fork kit and Tec shocks ( this made a huge difference to the handling, if I did only 1 mod it would be the YSS kit) I also fitted the touring seat, bar end mirrors and a RE sump guard (for our South Island gravel roads!), recently fitted a TEC carrier and did a 1000km 2up long weekend with luggage to Queenstown and Wanaka, top riding! I am getting old and have other bikes (A Harley Electraglide with Watsonian sidecar and a Hinkley trident) but the Enfield gives me the biggest grin factor nowadays and is well suited for our NZ roads. My son has just bought a 2021 Bakers Express Interceptor, and I fitted a DNA kit for him (Tec Stinger exhaust next), looking forward to a Father/Son riding summer.

[@roadblastmedia]

Awesome mate sounds like you've made it your own ravishing red is a beauty of a colour and yes I will be getting yss fork upgrade very soon after my tec stinger goes on my bike! Good to hear from you mate cool to see another royal Enfield father son team!

[@ruahinesrider]

Gee your pillion must be short or did you get one of those foot peg relocation kits,the twins Pillion pegs are high.I removed mine.I have plenty of shingle roads where I live, the well used one's Interceptor quite capable but in high country on lesser used roads with deep loose shingle you got be on the ball & got a go real slow especially with skinny front tyre.I also got YSS fork upgrade too but yet to put it in, I'm waiting on headlight bracket as upgrading indicators so get Yss done then but I'm looking forward to it.What weight oil did you use with YSS I was thinking 10wt & what brand did you use?

[@russellbiggs1397]

@@ruahinesrider My wife says it was ok pillion but I have just bought a pillion footrest relocation kit to see if it is better than ok for her. I used 10Wt oil with the YSS kit, can't recall the brand.

[@ruahinesrider]

@@russellbiggs1397 Thanks Russell I was thinking about getting 10wt fork oil,my headlight bracket should arrive in a week or two so be doing Yss fork upgrade at same time.How does the 10wt oil handle & are you happy with the 10wt & do you recommend it or would you upgrade to a higher wt oil at a latter date?I think the pillion relocation kit moves pegs forward about 10cm & down about 3cm & will make it a lot more comfortable.You have done some fantastic mods on your bike,some I have done too & some I would love to do.Your son must be stoked to have a father who has done some great mods & can see what is possible for his bike.Safe Riding.🏍️👍

[@GunCollector007]

Looks like the interceptor is the one for me. Thanks for the great video.

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice mate!! Great choice! Cheers for the comment!

[@prouserprouser9646]

The second he clicked his fingers id made my mind up! Interceptor is gorgeous!

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha cheers mate yeah i love the Inty!

[@RyanGeorgio]

I just bought the 2022 continental gt and I'm excited see if its worth all the hype! Thanks for all the info bro, at the time you were at like 1000 subs and it tripled. you deserve it! aussie aussie aussie! love from the US

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice bro! Youll love it! Make sure to get some exhausts on when you can! 😀 and im from New Zealand mate 🤣 but thats okay i love aussie! And were quite similar!

[@RyanGeorgio]

@@roadblastmedia Nah I know how offensive that is for a kiwi my fault I was quick to assume cheers bro🤙🏼 taking a look into the 2 into 1s cause I don’t like the bulky look either

[@roadblastmedia]

@@RyanGeorgio haha its allgood bro! All the kiwi aussie hate is a bit of fun aye kinda like brotherly love i guess always fighting but always got eachothers back and nice bro! The best quality for the cheapest price is the Tec stinger 2 into 1! You also get more power from it ive had my gt at 200kmh and climbing with the 2 into 1 installed alot faster than the other enfield 650s i ride with! Plus its alot lighter! Hope you enjoy your new bike bro!

[@RyanGeorgio]

@@roadblastmedia hahahahaha I assumed so, same with our brothers to the north🇨🇦 and south🇲🇽 That’s definitely been the set I was looking at from your other video! Looking to also strip and slim it up a bit more in the back and maybe reduce the fender size up front for a better cafe racer look but the bike doesn’t ask much more for me to do shes pretty stunning but I’m still waiting on my factory order so I’m June I’ll be riding my own!

[@roadblastmedia]

@@RyanGeorgio nice one man! Yeah the customs are endless with these things you can really make it your own! Happy riding bro! And remember dont smoke and ride 😂 had a quick look at your channel! Its pretty entertaining bro what state do you live in?

[@eazyrider6122]

If you trail brake into corners you will know what the bike can really do. Im happy with the Interceptors cornering capabilities well good enough for road use. Its a beautiful bike, I love the 270deg firing order, its a raw and true Ton-up bike. I love the look of the GT also very nice. A little less fuel capacity and i already have a custom home made cafe racer 07 Triumph 865 Bonneville i did so i picked the Interceptor. I did a few mods to stage 1 being Hooligan cans, a DNA high flow air intake filter and a booster plug. These bikes are so factory tuned down they will never break. So it will be a very long time before any other performance upgrades as i only do them when original parts are worn to a point of needing replacement or major servicing anyway. If it aint broke don't fix it menatality after stage 1 of course.

[@roadblastmedia]

Great comment mate and youre too right! Sounds like youve got some nice bikes there! Cheers!

[@felixVanDiemen]

Really enjoyed your video, thanks Vinnie! I own an Interceptor and absolutely love it. I just love Royal Enfield and I also have a Classic 500 and an iron barrel Bullet. Keep up the good work 🙂

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice mate!! Thanks for the comment!

[@manyu47]

I have a 2007 RE Bullet Electra 4s (yes the gear pedal is on the right side). It still runs like a dream till date ✨ I'm thinking of getting the GT next.

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one mate those bullets are so cool!!

[@VikasVPX]

Definitely a very good quality video and audio. Really liked your review method. Keep doing!! Cheers

[@roadblastmedia]

Thanks mate! New videos coming soon 😀

[@pbasswil]

If you like the looks of the GT, but prefer the riding position/comfort of the Interceptor, know that it is possible to have a GT gas tank put on an interceptor; a web search will show you that it looks good.

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice mate yeah ive seen a few people do that even putting inty bars on a gt so many cool builds out there!

[@luvsallbikes279]

@@roadblastmedia …that’s what I was thinking , put the bars from the int on the gt …that works ?

[@roadblastmedia]

@@luvsallbikes279 yup i ride with a guy who did that to his GT had to be modified to fit of course but its not hard

[@Basil_Brush17]

I’ve the interceptor love it great review

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice mate! Thanks for the comment!

[@daintree2455]

Howdy mate like your work. Interceptor and I love it. Had a bit of a fiddle with it, different cans,bar end mirrors, front fork preload and clean out of header pipes. Maybe I'll drop rear end a bit and love a nice low lumpy idle.

[@roadblastmedia]

Beauty mate sounds like you've made it your own! Cheers for the comment! 🤙

[@winark66]

Thanks for the review mate. I'm going for the GT. Cheers from Taranaki, churr bro

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers bro!!

[@jota3732]

Get both and still have change if you had bought a top of the range Triumph, or by two Interceptors and turn one into a Scrambler. In real word riding these bikes are hard to beat and they are definitely a case of less is more .Great review 🇬🇧🙏 ps the pipes on the interceptor is great 👍

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate and too right haha we have 4 enfields now! Best of all worlds 😆

[@THE_SNAPP]

I'll make my comment then hit subscribe. By the way, I unsub someone anytime I subscribe to someone new. I just deleted a big channel to add yours, but you're really good at what you do and your content is very relevant to me. I'll be getting a second bike soon and the GT is still at the top of my list. I've had back fusions and a neck fusion so I'll have to see how it feels, but I've got a little g310gs right now for comfort and versatility, so I'm really leaning toward the GT. Almost bought an Iron 883, I think it's the best looking bike ever, but at the end of the day I'm just not a Harley guy. Anyway, great channel brother!

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice mate! Cheers for your support! Gotta love a g310gs theyre a great reliable every day bike! Such great value for money too! The GT is a great bike and not as uncomfortable as you would expect! I would recommend having a test ride to be sure though with those neck and back fusions hope all is well and you get your new bike soon! 😀

[@shubhchaudhary4903]

Gt is cafe racer and interceptor is Cruiser . My vote goes to gt 650 .

[@Beanerds]

Interceptor for me

[@roadblastmedia]

Can't blame you on that one bro I'm the same! 🤙

[@Deployable-]

"Lazy boy" got me good

[@roadblastmedia]

Hahaha cheers bro!

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

Nice video. I have the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.Touring with 80L saddlebags, tent, sleeping bag, computer bag. The Interceptor 650 is definitely the right bike for me. Bought it February 2020, immediately bought the touring seat. Couldn't ride for 6 months, now over 16,000 miles on her. Got tired of stopping to clean & lube the chain, not to mention the mess. JUST installed the Bandidos Pitstop Belt Drive Conversion Kit. Only 50 miles on it but that was nice. Curious to see what the difference in mileage is? Interceptor is the perfect bike for me.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Sounds like the interceptor serves you well great choice! And the mileage is about the same although the GT might be slightly better as your body catches less wind on it compared to the interceptor but not enough to make a major difference. Thanks for the comment!! 🤙

[@roadblastmedia]

I've never heard of a belt drive for a royal Enfield that sounds really awesome I'll look in to that

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

@@roadblastmedia I prefer keeping my bikes stock. Unfortunately Royal Enfield doesn't offer a belt drive option. I purchased my belt drive conversion kit from Bandidos Pitstop. They have a KZbin showing just the INT650 conversion.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield nice one mate each to their own I love the modifying part it's so cool making the bike your own everyones is slightly different and unique but I keep all the original parts handy in case I want to turn it back. Very cool to hear from you anyway mate the belt drive is a very interesting modification 🤙

[@JETJOOBOY]

AAAAAH, to be honest.. (I know it is Fuel Injected - which spun me out after looking at it) But the Lack of Snatch and the Insanely Good Transmission bewildered me! During the test Ride.. I had come to the conclusion that it might have a new fangled Shaft Drive? Apparent,y Not.. Is the Belt Drive expensive to replace?

[@garrysmith9246]

I like both bikes but would have to be the Int for me. Love the looks especially with the chrome tank. Hopefully getting one early next year, can't wait. Enjoyed your video another good one.. 👍

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Id have to agree! Thanks for the comment

[@greatkingrat]

This was definitely a good description of the two and their differences. I own an INT650, similar to yours but chrome and red tank and I have the same exhausts. I got it two days ago and I really enjoy it!

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Thanks for the comment!

[@ulrichnoegel4670]

Very nice video and great comparison of these two both absolutely great bikes. Basically documents exactly my thoughts too, had a slight tendency more to the GT and got one recently.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate hope you enjoy your new bike!!

[@ulrichnoegel4670]

@@roadblastmedia Cheers mate! Pretty sure I will, just can't wait for some nicer weather here, still some light snow in Germany 🥶

[@dogphlap6749]

I have the GT. I thought this video was a fair assessment of the two bikes. The TEC 2 into 1 exhaust system is too loud for me unless mated with the dB killer TEC also sells in which case it still is just a tad louder that the OEM system but worth it for the considerable weight saving.

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one mate what colour is your GT? And that's good to know hopefully it's not too loud for me I've never heard it in person haha. Cheers for the comment! 🤙

[@dogphlap6749]

@@roadblastmedia It's called Mr Clean, chrome tank, natural Al colour for the wheel rims with a black painted frame.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@dogphlap6749 Nice mate I was really keen to get that one to match the interceptor but I loved the blacked out look of the Dr mayhem 🤙

[@shubhchaudhary4903]

I like your t-shirt with the slogan of royal Enfield . 😊

[@roadblastmedia]

Thanks bro!

[@freeman10000]

I have a dodgy back, think I'll go for the interceptor. Looking at buying one this weekend 🇦🇺

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one bro! Go for it!

[@ewetho]

Hoping to buy my first bike today - looking at the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice bro! Good luck!

[@ewetho]

@@roadblastmedia ended up with a sister stable bike the Himalayan just more comfortable with my long torso… she made it home and enjoyed the ride

[@roadblastmedia]

@@ewetho nice mate I owned a Himalayan for a while! So much fun!

[@ilejovcevski79]

Considering a Classic 350 here, but if the rumors about a Classic 650 are true, i might wait a bit.

[@roadblastmedia]

Itll be worth the wait mate the classic 350 is an awesome little bike but it is painfully slow if you want to do any big rides or touring

[@JETJOOBOY]

I am just today back from a good solid test ride on an Interceptor 2022. Wow.., i thought it was just a Chug along cheapo.. It goes from THUD THUD.. to WHIIIIIIZ BRAAAARP.. All of which translates to serious REAL WORLD SPEED! The SOLID feel in corners is so satisfying and encouraging.. I don't know how long it would take or IF I ever WOULD push it too far? It seems perfectly balanced for Swift and Hilarious Road Riding! The Gear Box Pisses on any Sportsbike I have ridden before... (after a 12-15 year break).. Definitely better than my YZF1000r Thunderace on the road.. Faster than My mates ZZR600 in most conditions? Only thing I would criticize is the Divey Front Fork.., but only when coming to a HALT!... More than made up for by Royal Enfields MIRRORS? BLACK MAGIC JUJU? If I bought a Ducati.. I would immediately get Royal Enfield Mirrors for it... AMAZING THINGS...?

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha great comment mate! you can get the YSS fork upgrade to fix up the lacking front forks that changes the whole bike also a tec 2 into 1 exhaust system drops 14kg and adds a little bit of power!

[@ronoldcross8189]

From your presentation: Intercepter - better for 150 mi to 400 mi + hwy/road 0trips GT - better for canyons and twisties. < 200 mi trips.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate spot on!

[@diegojorge1853]

Great vid ! RE classic 500 gun mental gray 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice bro check out my c500 review!

[@adityanayak7565]

I got a royal Enfield 1971 model with gear shift on the right with the neutral finder ❤️

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one bro sounds like a beauty!

[@nahferals]

I like the sporty look of the continental but my back and wrists are telling me to go for comfort. I guess I’m old now 😞

[@pumaspasion1]

Great video, greetings from Mexico.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers bro!! 😀

[@SgtBrewdawg]

Great video and review. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and instruction. 👍

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Love the support!

[@twincc882]

That was a smooth bike transition lol 👏

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha as smooth as I could get with my limited editing skills 😂

[@ruahinesrider]

Hahaha😆😁🤣

[@glenvilleknap3746]

Hi Vinnie just finished a trip from tga to whakapapa ski fields for a ride yesterday on my gt and it was massive but I have to say it was gd to stop every cpl hours max to give my body a stretch ,bike didn't miss a. beat, it would be good to c how many Enfield riders we have got in tga and meet up at mount on sum weekend ,I reckon it would be gd for yr blog I'm in the kaimais meet you though donny ages ago keep up the good wk

[@roadblastmedia]

Awesome mate sounds like a great road trip! And yeah I would be Keen to meet up around the mount sounds like a great time! And yes I remember you Donny was saying you were watching my videos, You're Issac and Anthonys dad aye?

[@ruahinesrider]

It might be time to a more comfy seat Glenville & so it begins customizing.haha

[@glenvilleknap3746]

@@ruahinesrider it waznt bad at all my fully customized vrod Waz worse,nah iv learnt to leave my bikes original better resell value,and cheaper on the pocket ,and soul lol

[@ruahinesrider]

@@glenvilleknap3746 Sounds like a epic trip.To be honest you probably find it quite hard to find someone who could ride for 4-5 hours without a rest.I only ride 1.5-2hrs then like to let blood flow down to ankles walk around rest arms,arse & mind take in the sites.I myself actually like the stock bike & customizing started mildly with the need to get a R.E bike cover so bought a R.E six pack & safety especially R.E with there super thin 2 weight fork oil.After that will be better tyres when these one's wear out & new upgraded pads when those wear out.My bike is meant to be riden so no one off paint job & the comfort of a unrideable hard tail Harley.So my mods are more of improvement over stock to improve my riding experience & I always keep all original parts no matter if they made from shitty plastic or not & as I only done mild mods have actually improved the resale value.If I could only do or recommend one mod it would be the YSS fork upgrade to improve front end handling.🏍️👍

[@ruahinesrider]

@@glenvilleknap3746 Vrod would of been a beast of a bike bro owned 3 of them eh.Like 300kg aren't they?

[@6padaiyapapadaiyapa871]

I rides a interceptor here in singapore

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice mate!

[@PremKumar-og9fg]

Great video . Liking your channel. Did a fair comparison short n sweet. I loved interceptor when it was launched, I didn't care about gt at all. But when I went to showroom recently to buy one. I saw gt and interceptor, had plans to test drive both. But when I drove gt 650, I didn't want to test drive the interceptor or any other bike at all. So, bought a gt 650 dix deluxe. But, still I love the re badge on interceptor 😅.

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice bro! Cant beat a GT 😆 theyre both so awesome though! Dux Deluxe is my new favourite colour

[@gabzsy4924]

Looks wise I'd go for the Meteor or GT, performance wise GT or interceptor, day to day use Meteor. I really don't dig the looks of the stock interceptor but I like it's versatility. What I want is a 650 Meteor or Hunter.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah bro spot on! Theyre bringing out a super meteor soon!

[@gabzsy4924]

@@roadblastmedia I just passed my exam and I'm eager to buy my first bike but now I don't know if I should wait or just get a Meteor 350 and exchange it later.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@gabzsy4924 nice bro! the 350 is cool as its totally up to you bro the 650s will keep you entertained for longer without feeling the need to upgrade

[@davidecasassa8679]

Another KZbinr claims that the GT has a firmer suspension setup, but I am dubious; otherwise, you'd expect RE to tout it. I think the hair-splitting about the ergonomics of the GT vs. the Int is a bit overblown: The GT's pegs and bars are a good bit less extreme than "true" rear sets and clip-ons, e.g. FireBlade, Tuono...). Definitely road test both first!

[@roadblastmedia]

They have the exact same suspension the GT might feel firmer as there is more weight over the front, plus these videos help people make their decision sometimes you need to split hairs looking at these two if you cant make up your mind they still both feel quite different

[@ChadWinters]

I have the Meteor 350, although have been tempted to add one of the 650s for highway use

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice mate! Cant go wrong with 2 enfields in the stable

[@Finnimagoo]

Looks like you're in Pyes Pa? Love the reviews bro just subscribed 👍 Looking at getting the GT as my first bike

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah bro haha pyes pa have moved out to mount now though and nice one theyre a great choice!

[@PineyRider]

Good video. Excellent quality too. You must have a pretty decent camera. I'm definitely in the Interceptor camp. What kind of heat comes off the engine? I have a 1996 Heritage Classic and after a few miles, the oil tank under my right ass cheek starts getting pretty toasty! HD is a pretty bike, but certainly throws off some heat!

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! Yeah the go pro hero 9 great little camera! And not much heat at all mate gets a bit hot on traffic but once you're riding it's pretty sweet I agree they are a pretty bike love the massive v twin character 🤙

[@ruahinesrider]

I seen tests on India in middle of summer between a Interceptor & water cooled Triumph around town the Interceptor was gruntier at lower speeds due to tourqe delivery starting at 2000rpm & ran 5°cooler than the water cooled Triumph surprisingly.The Interceptor used more gas but that's due to the low tourqe as Triumph tourqe don't start until 3300-3500rpm depending on 900-1200cc Trumpy meaning you'll be doing 80kmh before tourqe kicks in that's another reason R.E 650 so appealing because you'll having fun the whole time because of real world tourqe being used 80% of the time not 25% like big engined bikes.The video was called Interceptor vs Triumph (in India)

[@KrishnaPrasad-hg2ip]

Look wise continental gt is best ,but go for interceptor for ergonomics

[@roadblastmedia]

Agreed mate!

[@positiveandoptimisticvive7557]

I like the Interceptor than the Continental... though both bikes are awesome...

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice mate can't blame you on that one the interceptor is a really awesome bike in so many ways! Cheers for the comment!

[@abhishekjain1983]

Could you do a video on HOW TO INSPECT A PREOWNED INTY 650 - mechanical + body work & other nitty gritties. ?

[@roadblastmedia]

Ill try do that video next time im with the bike mate! Cheers

[@abhishekjain1983]

@@roadblastmedia that will be soooper. Sorry for late reverts. My notifications is showing zillion comments of videos I follow

[@oldestpunkinargentina7766]

Hi man ! Thinking of getting the Interceptor (sorry; hate the GT) but most reviews say brakes are weak, and that's a huge turnoff. One youtuber even swapped the brake pump for a Brembo, and the pads for sintered ones, the OEM shocks for aftermarket ones, and different springs and oil for the front fork, only to ''make the bike handle and brake decently enough''. How true is that ? Is the sus really that unstable while cornering, and the brakes so weak you have to squeeze the lever with all of your strenght ? A lot of fellas complained about the saddle foam being too soft too. One thing I would do is keep the stock pipes, which everyone seems to remove. I think they look amazing, sound amazing, and are QUIET, and that's worth the extra, what, 20 pounds ? Why on Earth most people want louder pipes is totally beyond me. The bike is as relaxed and vintage-looking as my 60-year old needs to return to motorcle riding (not a novice, but never liked crotch rockets, not even as a teen) By the way, cheers from Buenos Aires ! Good channel you got going mate !

[@roadblastmedia]

Hows it mate the brakes would be considered weak against high powered bikes but these brakes are more than ample for the amount of power these put down i find them more than good enough, have never had a moment where i needed them to be stronger. The suspension is also ample for the type of bike it is its not a bike youre going to be dragging your knee through every corner and i think thats where alot of reviewers get it wrong it does what its meant to do, a classic looking bike that can keep up with the modern market! In saying that you can still smash through some corners no worries at all! I have kept up with yamahas and other more sporty bikes no worries through the corners. As for the exhausts its an each to their own situation i lost 14kg putting the full system on mine and gained a bit of power and a nice exhaust note but thats my personal preferance and the standard exhausts are still very cool and i liked the note they made you could also hear the air intake better and the whine which some people really like so do what you will with customisation they are truely a canvas to reflect the rider! Cheers for the comment mate!

[@P51D-Mustang]

I ordered a '22 GT Continental with the Mr Clean tank end of 2021, but then in January I lost my license for 12 months. I had also ordered all the extras, single seat, fly screen, end mirrors and louder cans. Fortunately I was able to get my $2.5k deposit back from the dealership just prior to its arrival, as there was no point in it sitting in the garage for 12 months not being used, but I'm gutted, a lesson learned the hard way. I'm 55 and do get a bit of back fatigue, so maybe the Interceptor would be better for me for those longer trips around NZ, although I do love that GT cafè racer style look! 😎 Here's to a 2023 purcha$e now instead. Great to see a kiwi review here, well done bro, I'm liked & subscribed. -fkdupbigtime. 😪

[@roadblastmedia]

Ahh bugger mate that wouldve been awesome to have in the stable but yeah might aswell wait till you can ride again! Hopefully those 12 months go by fast!

[@ruahinesrider]

New vid up bro..🏍️😆😁🤣

[@JETJOOBOY]

Oh yeah.. Let us hear it for the REAR SHOCKS? HOW GOOD ARE THEY!?

[@kpurohit2000]

Can you make a video on aftermarket engine oil options for the twins ?

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate can do! Cheers for the idea!

[@identity8884]

Hey Vinnie what's with the exhaust , will the mileage will have a drastic change in the sense low after changing the exhausts

[@roadblastmedia]

It barely changed the milage at all mate not even noticeable

[@darroncrick9993]

Nearly bought an Interceptor except it was a tad too tall. Great bike but the lack of power is a bit of an issue if it were your only bike. You can even see it in the video; if I twisted the throttle that much on my 19 Goldwing I would be in the scrub! Still as a potterer I would love one and would not be surprised if I end up with one garage as a spare...

[@roadblastmedia]

The lack of power doesn't bother me mate since you can actually use it all makes blasting through twisty roads super fun chopping and changing the gears and it's definitely not a slouch either I've hit 200kmh on my continental GT which is more than fast enough to get yourself in a world of trouble all be it it has been modified to get a bit of extra power! What's the gold wing like mate I've always wondered what they're like haha they look like a car on two wheels they look absolutely awesome for long rides

[@darroncrick9993]

@@roadblastmedia I had a FJR1300 before and got rid of it as it is too fast in the open and too heavy around town. Great bike just too much everything. Plus getting too old to pick it up off the ground. The current model DCT Wing, especially without the touring seat like mine, is sublime. Hums along at the speed limit with the cruise. Doesn't scream GO FASTER YOU WUSS!! like the FJR. Alternatively it is so smooth and flickable around town due to the low centre of gravity and massive low down torque it leave the Yam for dead and the reverse gear is fantastic. It is like riding the storm trouper speeder in Star Wars. Plus when you drop it, it only goes to 45 degrees and is easy to pick up. Check my youtube vids, I have one showing the $150 turntable I use in the garage. Makes the beast as easy to handle as a PeeWee. It was a toss up between the Wing and an Interceptor and the height was the swinging vote as I hate backing up a bike where I can't flat foot. Doesn't matter on the Wing and it is slightly lower. Also the Wing has great road presence without being obnxious like other big bikes. Less likely to get T boned by a Corolla than on a RE.

[@lalitsingh4826]

Any idea why the Indian audience like the gt more while the western's like the int?

[@roadblastmedia]

I would say in India there is more of a younger crowd thats in to them where as in the west tge demographic is much older

[@phoenix3580]

Just waiting for RE to launch the 650 cruiser, otherwise I'll just get an Interceptor. The wait has been long.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah bro! The super meteor looks awesome!! Hope its out soon!

[@johnwillard6198]

Thanks , I wonder if the interceptor is getting changed at all for 2023 ? Colors ? Trim ?

[@roadblastmedia]

Thatll be cool if they change it up a bit i know a new 650 cruiser is coming out next year

[@lisacolbert5987]

The USA bikes dint get the badge… And I’m pretty sure you can’t buy one with a chrome tank.

[@roadblastmedia]

Ahh bugger theyre the INT650 in the usa and the new chrome model is called the mark 2 this one came standard with the chrome and black called glitter and dust but that was the euro 4 model it is now chrome and red

[@ruahinesrider]

Got screen yet bro

[@kpurohit2000]

Which exhaust do you have on the Interceptor ?

[@roadblastmedia]

Lextec slip on pipes bro great exhausts! Cheers for the comment!

[@MrCombfoot]

wow, I was trying to decide between these two bike. And now i know that both these bikes are awesome. I still don't know which one I want haha

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha ride both bro! After careful consideration and putting over 2000kms on both bikes i can say my favourite all rounder is the Interceptor!

[@ZapruderJones]

Thanks for the review mate, ever had a go on an Iron Barrel Enfield Bullet? (with the 4 speed right hand shifter and all round drum brakes) would highly recommend it and would enjoy to hear your thoughts.

[@roadblastmedia]

Man i would love to ride one of those! Maybe one day mate i dont know if theres many of those in NZ

[@ZapruderJones]

@@roadblastmedia There are a few, I managed to get my hands on a 350 version.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@ZapruderJones awesome mate ill see if i can find one!

[@TheKRU251]

Have an '20 Interceptor and an '03 Bullet 500 drum brake, right foot change etc. Love 'em both but the Interceptor is such a great bike to ride it'd be my choice. Knees can't bend as well as when I had a '916'. Age eh?

[@roadblastmedia]

@@TheKRU251 nice mate! Would love to ride one of the proper classics!

[@77ddg]

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2020

[@roadblastmedia]

Great choice!

[@justaregularguy7856]

Vinny called me out in the first few moments of this video you know too much Vinny

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha 🤣 cheers mate

[@916strada]

Liked the video but why are you asking me to like and subscribe right at the START of the video when I haven't had a chance to form an opinion?

[@roadblastmedia]

Its mainly for other people who are already familiar with my videos you can always form an opinion at the end of the video and decide if its worth subscribing to. Cheers anyway mate

[@30smsuperstrat]

Great content. How much does the wind screen knock off your chest on the interceptor?

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers bro! It does more than it look like it would keeps alot off your chest feels alot more stable!

[@crooky43]

Im still so conflicted. I want the GT because of the cafe style but I know I'd use the Int more. HELP!

[@roadblastmedia]

Theyre both awesome after doing nearly 4000km on my gt now i can say i actually prefer it on long distances aswell as around town as the wind doesnt blow me around as much i am quite small though 5 foot 9 and 65kg so that might be why but go with what your heart says mate!

[@crooky43]

@@roadblastmedia I bought the gt today with tec 2 in to 1 and air filter. Ohh the sound! It's glorious. Cheers for ya vids dude!

[@roadblastmedia]

@@crooky43 nice one mate!! You made the right choice i know the feeling the first time i took it out after putting the tec 2 into 1 on i was smiling for hours!

[@crooky43]

@@roadblastmedia took the db killer out too haha

[@roadblastmedia]

@@crooky43 thats the one i dont blame you bit too quiet with it in just make sure to keep the clip in bro because my baffle blew all the way out haha ive got a new exhaust tip now and have given it to one of my engineer mates to make a metal ring to hold the honeycomb baffle in place i will do a video about it so you can sort it out too!

[@ronoldcross8189]

Not a fan of back pain. Looking at the Interceptor

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one mate great choice!

[@MrWebon]

I just cant find the int650 in chrome+black, only black+red… thats the only dumb thing that’s keeping me from buying it

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate chrome black has been replaced with the red could always get the red and get it painted

[@Amir-bo6jl]

Ja i dalje nemogu da se odlucim ...al vise bih mi odgovarao continental ...

[@Coreycry]

imagine, you're into video making but you're recording facing the sun.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah i was still very new to it at this stage 🤣

[@_Stargazer_.]

Doesn't changing the exhaust void the warranty ?

[@roadblastmedia]

Depends on what exhaust and your royal enfield mechanic ours say our warranty is still valid but its different from shop to shop ive heard the s&s slip ons are approved across the board

[@tonycat721]

Are these bike come with tubes tyres ?... what happens if you get a flat in the middle of nowhere ?... get the old puncture repair kit out ..?... any comment. tubed tyres you can put a plug in and get home ..

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah theyre tubed bro most bikes with spoked wheels will be tubed

[@ChadWinters]

Seems like they flipped the names, the sporty one should be the Interceptor and the Cafe Cruiser should be the Continental....

[@roadblastmedia]

Thats a good point mate!

[@santhoshr9403]

Why do interceptor have center stand whereas continental GT doesn't have ??

[@roadblastmedia]

To reduce weight and better clearance to the ground bro

[@santhoshr9403]

@@roadblastmedia thanks a lot bro..i loved your video about this since i am planning to get either one of these beauty..

[@johby46]

What store do you get your bikes from?

[@roadblastmedia]

Smiths motorcycles in Tauranga great shop!

[@MRiriFan]

What mirrors are on the GT?

[@roadblastmedia]

Oxford bar end mirrors

[@MRiriFan]

@@roadblastmedia thank you, got them in and I love them!

[@molonlabe9602]

Beautiful bikes but grossly underpowered. A 47hp 650 twin is ridiculous. Yamaha's 321cc twin makes 42hp. Buy a bicycle and invest the difference until RE ups their game.

[@roadblastmedia]

They have more than enough power for what they are. Theyre a proper classic bike with a couple mordern features to be sold in todays market price is very competative and with a few small mods you can have them up over 200kmph. They make all their power very low in the rev range so they feel alot quicker than what they are. I own a 125hp triumph Daytona 675 and i would rather ride my 650 any day of the week easily the most fun ive had on two wheels so far. Power isnt everything mate its the way the bike behaves is what makes it so special

[@ruahinesrider]

I actually had access to a gaming laptop,my flatmates,but it was like 4 yrs old but still capable but it shat it self about a month after I got my bike.The side board fell apart & can't be fixed it's a fault that Acer has with their laptops.I was gutted but not as much as my mate.Won't be getting one of those.Been using P4 for gaming.

[@roadblastmedia]

Ohh yo I've got an Acer nitro 5 and had no problems aye edits videos no worries will be upgrading to a proper PC soon though 🤙

[@ruahinesrider]

@@roadblastmedia Oh sorry it actually was Hewlitt Packard but it I think they the same or similar.My mate reckons to be careful with USB on side & try to be gentle & not knock it round & should be all right.He use to unplug it & move round heaps,if it plugged in at home all the time should be no problems & the sideboard not made that good can't be repaired like better brands.Sorry for making you paranoid bro,haha but you know to be gentle now not like us, next time we spend more dosh get a better brand.hahaha

[@roadblastmedia]

@@ruahinesrider haha yeah bro I wasn't paranoid my lappy is a beast as long as you take care of them they'll go forever HP are good aswell if you don't get a cheap one the only laptops I would actually stay away from are dell they are garbage

[@ruahinesrider]

@@roadblastmedia Yeah I think I might try & get one with a sideboard that can be repaired we took his one in to get a simple repair & found out it all plastic & glue & inferior parts it was pretty gutting.Used it for everything & I had only just got bike that's why I had to get a smart phone cause I just used a $15 phone.In hindsight I should of got S $1000 phone why I had the money I could of used it for editing with GoPro.But I'm at the stage now with bike I'm happy & only on learners for 6 months & probably be a lingering learner for a while.😆😁🤣.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@ruahinesrider yeah bro that's the one there's this dude on trade me who sells top quality gaming laptops at real good prices which also comes with warranty 500+ positive reviews that's where I got mine. And learners is allgood bro just don't put the L plate on haha that's what I did get taken more seriously and cops won't pull you up on a Enfield that's just a fact 😂

[@shawnjoseph7522]

Do they make a chrome version every year

[@roadblastmedia]

I think so bro! The new one is the mark 2

[@shawnjoseph7522]

@@roadblastmedia going to skip chrome to do big bore

[@roadblastmedia]

@@shawnjoseph7522 good idea mate!

[@londo0]

Videos on your 306 and Brera?

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate those are the old mans cars im sure he will be keen to have them on the channel! Ill try film some soon!

[@roadblastmedia]

Theyre such awesome cars i love driving them the pug is a xsi in manual and the brera is the 3.2 v6 manual aswell! Will be a good excuse to take them out for a drive they basically just live in the carport!

[@londo0]

@@roadblastmedia I have Alfa 156 twin spark, love it. Brera is a bit too heavy for me. 306 is great, handles really well. it would be my choice, if I didn't love Alfas.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@londo0 nice mate the 156 is awesome! Alfas are easily some of the coolest cars out there things of beauty alot like the enfields!

[@londo0]

@@roadblastmedia yep. I reckon you'll get few views on the cars as well.

[@AidenBrown429]

Do the insurance costs differ between the bikes?

[@roadblastmedia]

I pay $60 a month as i am under 25 years old but theres some companys as cheap as $180 a year

[@AidenBrown429]

RoadBlastMedia thank you so much this helps a lot

[@roadblastmedia]

And sorry forgot to mention they both cost the same to insure in NZ

[@AidenBrown429]

RoadBlastMedia ok I think I’m set on buying the continental gt 650 I want to modify it to look like a brat style cafe racer, I just need to find more info on the tires

[@roadblastmedia]

@@AidenBrown429 nice bro!

[@robertmacdonald7260]

Prefer cruiser but the GT looks better :/

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate over all for everyday i prefer the interceptor but the gt is more fun on short blasts

[@christianhardwick6530]

So - Sower

[@roadblastmedia]

Pretty much

[@ballerblocks]

Since when did what's up become what is up....

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha didn't know there was a difference between them 😂

[@Forsaken37]

Continental

[@user-running_cat]

hey hey, is this Auckland? nice

[@roadblastmedia]

Hey mate! Nah this is Tauranga in the bay of plenty! 🤙

[@paulpm57]

Tried both, they feel too heavy and don’t handle, underpowered for a 650 compared to others and finishing not great. Disappointing! Good value for the money but hmmm

[@roadblastmedia]

Thats because theyre restricted to be A2 compliant i put a full exhaust system on my GT and a full open air filter it dropped 14kg and was able to go over 200kmph all the mods cost me about 400usd, fit and finish is great considering price plus theyre meant to be a replica classic bike so theyre not meant to be super fast or great handlers just like a harley davidson very similar goal although these handle better than most harleys you cant get classic good looks and awesome performace those two never really go together

[@paulpm57]

@@roadblastmedia I had a 1975 triumph bonnevile for 15 years. Now on my third Harley (2018 ultra glide) it’s a heavy monster but handling is way better than the RE. I agree with you about value for money but not my thing. I’m interested in a second lighter bike but still looking.