Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 How Slow Is it? Speed Test
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Hello and welcome to the episode! We are Nick & Jo, a married biker couple who love to share our motorcycle adventures with you. In this episode I test the Interceptors speed capabilities for normal road riding.
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No better motorbike for country roads . So good in the corners . Really brings the fun back to motorbike riding. Perfect for town filtering. The sound is so distinct you know when an interceptor is heading your way before you see it .
Love it!
I’ve got the hi flow filter and 2-1 on my Interceptor. I weigh 300 lbs. I’m a huge dude. Me riding 1 up is like most people riding 2 up. And the Interceptor has NO PROBLEM getting into some spirited riding. Also no problems on the US interstate roads (closer to your M roads but faster speeds)
Nice
Thx, I am 6.2' and 245lbs. I should be fine.
I sat on one at the dealership. Dimensions are fine.
To my surprise I fit quite well on the GT as well.
good to know that the power is adequate.
I had a Suzuki GS550 back in the 1980s and that really had all the power that I needed. The INT is probably similar.
Thank you so much for this video! I have been on the fence about one of these bikes. Had an earlier bullet 500..... liked it, but when I moved to where I am now, ( south Carolina low country ., all straight roads and everyone driving at least 70mph.....) the disadvantage of acceleration with the old bullet would have meant my death. So, some times you must accelerate for safety. This was my last stumbling block. Thank you again, this video was incredibly useful, just phoned the dealership and told them to get mine ready!!!!!!
Enjoy your new motorcycle!!
had my interceptor bout 12 months, love it, had after market cans when I got it, sounds awesome, fitted a wee screen (I'm getting on a bit) best thing tho was fitted a 16 tooth sprocket on the front, massive difference on open road. I've got 3 other bikes all quicker than this but it still puts a smile on my face when I take it out.!! Great bike, Its a keeper!!!
Thanks for sharing
Well done, a good example of the Interceptor’s capabilities.
When I was a cycling teenager living in a rural village, we drooled over an older lad’s (still a teenager) Triumph Bonneville 650 T120. We would listen out for him returning from work just to see and here the bike, in the knowledge that it was one of the fastest bikes ‘in the world’ (we were teenagers 😉).
For context, a good example of that era Bonneville was producing mid 40’s bhp……….
With today’s ever diminishing speed limits, the Interceptor is an ideal everyday bike. The sales figures and solid used values would suggest that Royal Enfield have identified just that and developed their own slot in the market to support the theory.
Keep ‘em coming…
Oh most definitely, very well said
Hear 🦻😉
Another great video,I'm glad you and Jodie decided to keep making them.
I bought a 2022 interceptor and live in Tasmania, where the roads are made for motorcycling.
I can hammer the bike and chuck it round like my Ducati supersport, just doesn't have the top speed, but just as much fun, any day of the week.
Oh I totally agree, mine gets a good spanking on a daily basis
Just watched a video on fortnine which compared engine durability based on particulate matter building up in the oil. Most major brands were compared. To my amazement, Royal Enfield came top with the least, with BMW a very close second. Harley came bottom, with particulate matter about 20 times worse than the Royal Enfield. This is a marque that deserves full credit, and long may it remain affordable. A good choice for a person who just wants a quality bike, with good handling and reasonable performance.
💯 Absolutely
I have been riding for over 55 years. Currently have two Moto Guzzis but have owned Ducatis, Laverdas, Moto Morini, Suzuki, BSA, Triumph, Indian, Kawasaki, Zundaps, BMWs. The point of my post is to suggest to stay off the dark middle patch on the highway, especially in the wet. This is where oil from millions of previous vehicles have been deposited. Anticipation and positioning are the two most important laws to embrace when riding motorcycle. Anticipate that cars either do not see you or do not respect you and will compromise your lane position or pull out in front of you without regard to safety concerns. Position your bike to allow you an escape space when cars drift into your lane or claim they do not see you in their rearview of sideview mirrors. Great video by the way--mike
Great advice 👍
Brilliant video Nick, can't wait to open mine up only done 600 miles, had two months off do to hip replacement, just absolutely love my interceptor, makes me smile even looking at it 🏍👍❤️🇬🇧
Best bike I've owned!
Love the video - it gives a great account of the Interceptor's capabilities. Your colourful language just accentuates the enjoyment. :)
Thanks Richard
I was bend clipping yesterday. I have the same exhaust and air filter set-up and it really is a fun bike. Getting the weight down and the revs up makes a big difference. I've seen a lot of videos of people noodling around on these and missing the best of what it can do with a little "spirited" riding..oh and the knobs we're out here too! 🍻😉
Right on!
Thank you for a good video. Espen from Drammen in Norway.
You're welcome
Royal Enfield race this engine, and actually won a lot of flat track races in the USA,
It’s a lovely smooth engine and easy to work on
oh yes!
In our crowded island, festooned with speed cameras, it doesn’t really matter what bike you’re on - you will travel at about the same speed!! Big bhp now for Willy wavers only!!
I like it and very true too!
I hate cams for that reason. speed limits are mostly too much conservative.
Yeah, the UK is shite now
What a nice bike. Im still rocking my GT650 and love every minute of it.
Awesome review and thanks for sharing big love from Australia 😊😊😊
Thanks 😁
Sweet video mate , I like my Interceptor as well , plenty fast enough with style aplenty !
And the SOUND !!! amazing bikes .
I timed it at right on 6 seconds to 60 , that's a good quarter mile time of 13.5 seconds , which is very good for a 650 twin .
Absolutely, I also love the choice of colours !
@@nicksepisode Me as well , mine is the ' Orange Crush ' you can see it on my channel , along with my other bikes .But my Interceptor is my favorite weekend ride , just clocked 4000km in 12 months and loved every one .
Awesome, thanks for sharing
I agree, probably I m not dull. 😂Riding since 1987 , I had a lot of bikes, also canons. In 21 I sold my RT and bought a GT. Still have it and it will stay. I still love it and it is one of my best bikes. Damn good engine. Not a lot of HP, but the engine is well made. If you want, like you show hear, it goes pretty fast. This machine wants you to ride it, not the machine that rides with you.
Weather you have 48 horse power or 120, the wind will be the same and try to hold on 130 km/h on any naked😮😂, for hours.
Hey mate, I've just picked up a 2024 (EURO 5) and completely agree.
I've had some big and powerful bikes over the last 20 years and I'm starting to go back to the smaller bikes for sheer fun factor.
Question for you. Have you had any stalling issues with very slow speed closed throttle scenarios?
Yes, it’s something I dealt with, not ideal but it’s the euro 5 map. Speak to your dealer they may update the ecu software (I never did on mine)
Thanks for the fast response.
I'll chat with the dealer techs on ECU update.
May also install a FuelX. Fairly cheap and fully reversible item to experiment with.
Cheers!
I almost bought one for my first street bike. I thought it may be a little underpowered for the expressway, not that it wouldn't keep up but I wanted extra headroom in case I needed it for an escape path. The brakes were reported as squishy on some reviews. The levers and handgrips could be better quality. I am not saying it's a bad bike. One thing was the local Enfield dealer where I live just left a bad taste in my mouth and I didn't want to do business with him. The next closest dealer was over an hour away. I settled on the Kawasaki Z650RS which is being delivered this week. It's still a very approachable bike for a beginner. I think it will give me some room to grow. Actually if the local dealer acted decent I may have been talked into buying the int650 and I do think it looks cool. I think we use a different word than knob here in the states.
z650 was my first choice, but at the time there was a 6 week wait, not much but i needed a bike fast. so bought the Enfield. great choice the z650!
Great video. I love mine! My poor Suzukis😢
Hey, great videos. Just a question with the high flow air filter. Stinger exhaust have you installed a fuelx or power commander device. I was wondering if you run this setup would you be running very lean and hot engine. I'll be very interested if you can shine some light on the power commander.
get the fuel x for sure, i didn't have mine long enough but i would have purchased one eventually. doubt there will be long term damage as the oxygen sensor does adjust the fuel mixture accordingly
Impressive I would certainly consider an Interceptor when I next go looking very interesting trial cheers 👌👍
give one a try!
Excellent Channel and content. As soon as I have the money I'll be buying the Interceptor 650 and this will be my go to Channel to see what else you have done.
Also I've been checking out the S&S exhaust silencers. What do u think? Are they even legal? Anyway thanks for the vids👍✌
Hi misty, thanks for the kind words. The s&s silencers are legal, definitely a good purchase to add the fun factor
@@nicksepisode Excellent news! Thanks for the reply👍
Good video Nick, the real headbangers will never find it fast enough but for anyone who values their life and their licence it's plenty fast enough IMHO. You can have loads of fun on these smaller bikes, I've currently got a CBF1000 and recently acquired a cb500X which is not a fast bike but it's light, nimble with a peppy little engine and never fails to put a smile on my face I can throw it around and take liberties with it much more than I can with the 1000 so it has become my "go to" bike for pretty much every day. The only time I would take the 1000 by preference is if I was going to be doing a lot of Motorway miles where the big engine is just a lot more relaxed sustaining high speed over long distance.
Yeah absolutely, if Jo and I was at a stage where we can tour, I would buy an additional bike for that. but the interceptor would still get used more as short journeys and commuting is mainly what I do and this bike does those very well, and putting a massive grin on your face too :D
@@nicksepisode I was very tempted by the Interceptor, I love the look and I have heard many good things about the Harris designed frame. I was swayed to the 500X just because I felt it would handle my weekends away into Wales a bit better than the Interceptor.
Oh yes
Agree totally. My go to transport was my xmax250 scooter for qualities you outline
Great video. Thank you! If I may ask how tall you are. I'm 6'2"
5ft9
Hello, thank you for the review. how did you find the Interceptor on a long tour? if you did any...
thanks and ride safely
Sorry I never toured on it.
How can any engine strapped to two wheels be boring? Some people lack the imagination of how to have fun. A Honda C50 across the fields and through the woods is fun.
Absolutely
A fantastic bike. Had mine since June 19, done 14.5k miles loved every mile. Definitely not under powered with a smooth engine. The only situation where one would like more power is if behind a line of traffic when a fast over take is required to pass them all in one go.
I didn't notice you mention the tyres when I watched the video before Nick, but it's interesting that you say the stock tyres are good - when most other reviews I've watched say they're not very good! I've not had any issues with mine and I find the tyres perfectly fine for what I use the interceptor for, but I've not really got much else to go by given that it's my first "big" bike.
these tyres are great, i will be doing a video on them soon
Watching your tach as you merged onto the dual carriage way confirmed what my ears were hearing… you’re shifting well before you’ve exhausted the 650’s power band. So even though your video made a point… it could have done so more emphatically had the shifts come later.
If folks try riding it like a Harley and keeping the revs low it might seem boring to them. But if you shift up closer to 7 grand and do your spirited riding in the 4-5 grand cruising range, the bike becomes way more eager to please.
I really don't like revving my bikes hard. I understand the power band is achieved at a higher rpm, but I don't think that's appropriate for road riding imo.
How good is for touring & performance in motorway ( touring) , comfort
Not great, this bike isn’t build for high way and motorway use. No wind or weather protection. The engine is capable but you’ll need to plan your motorway overtakes
There are very few bikes that can be labelled boring, some folk pigeon hole bikes and are blinkered to everything except certain stupidly fast models. In any case, you can only go so fast on the road and that middle weight bike is plenty enough for the real world. Good vid 👍
Totally!
Agreed
Yes. The ton…and beyond. Because it can be done.
For this old hooner, my retirement bike is not some kind of death wish. It is a life wish…to persist in doing something I enjoy. C ya on the street and strip soon.
Couldn't have said it better 👏
Nice one Nick, has this video been posted before? .....
See community tab
Good video and great machine too
Cheers Mark
Like the vid Nick.if your doin long runs iv put differant front sprocket on on dual carrage ways or motorways can do 60mph 3.500rpm lowers it 500rpm from standard can go longer in gears if you want.just better at cruising.
Tbh I don't cruse a lot, I like having the low end power for commuting lol
Me to only bimble at 50mph tops 60mph like the back lanes 👍🏍
Many people convince themselves they need a powerful bike. You certainly don't, can remember what a hoot my FS1E was.
You can certainly see why Enfield sell so many of these bikes, fast enough, great looking and at the right price.
I think you need one in your garage Richard haha
@@nicksepisode Would save me a fortune in petrol!
I bought my fsie at 1 year old with 20k miles on. Rode fine until I tackled a hill. Was knackered. My mechanic dad took it apart carefully showing me what to do. 2 strokes so easy. He had it rebored to 80cc new piston rings and suddenly I had fasted fsie would hold 55 -60 easily whereas mates would do 45-50. Had a year of doing mates bikes😁😁😁. First foray into engineering thank the lord
@@volt8684we were all looking to make them faster. I tried opening the ports out.
If you had an SS50 the piston and barrel off a C70 was a straight swop.
There were some great Fizzys at the recent Classic Bike show. Definitely going up in value
Hi Nick, I completely agree with you. My int650 responds quickly to the trottle and that It Is sufficient for me. The only drawback of the bike Is the rear break that Is very soft and unuseful. Please, do you, or other subscribers, have some suggestions to increase It efficacy? Thanks! Ride safe
try switching to brembo pads
@@nicksepisode thank you Nick! I will try
Hi Nick, great vid and yes I am going to have test ride of one and seeing you ride one and how they ride is really great and to hear how you are getting along with intersepter . And don't those nutters who don't stop and keep coming even when you think they have sèen you and they would say I did not see you they need glasses
Cheers Paul. Give one a try! Thanks for stopping by
Was thinking about getting that little windscreen you have. Does it do any good?
not really, but it looks cool
About half as quick as my Honda c50 😂. Mind you, I have put a Big Block 366 cubic inch, V-8 twin turbo Chevvy engine in it. Nice video Nick
Nice one Dave!
Cheers nick for demonstrating that the interceptor isn't slow,because I'm looking for my first big bike,and I'm seriously considering this bike, do u know the top speed.
haven't taken it over 80 tbh, but its more than capable of 90mph
Depends where you look, I've seen 105 -110mph quoted. Gone to 80 easily on mine and still plenty left. A very capable bike 😊
He was knob, my dream bike for when I pass my A
Haha. Nice one Andrew,
This bikes got things that faster bikes just don't have ... a look .. a sound ... a soul ...
totally agree my friend
I get that the meteor lacks that acceleration buzz but this bike is as fast as anyone needs.
Might not be as fast as they want but its as fast as they need.
I never get people saying 500 and 600cc bikes aren't quick enough. How fast do people actually need to ride.
agreed
70s in a blink of an eye and at low rpm.
Got me sold, interested to know whether exhaust and filter cover have improved performance? Great video!
Yes a little on acceleration
I took a demonstrator out,2023 model and was impressed by the smoothness,gearbox and front brake.
But i did find it too under powered for a 650, I've had 3 versions of the yamaha 350B,LC and YPVS and they handled, braked and accelerated way better back in 1980s with higher top speed. This RE 650 is a pleasantly adequate bike, but boring. Please do not patronise older people about maybe wanting an Interceptor in their dotage. I've had my Ducati 916cc Sport Touring for 16 yrs now and 100,000 kms.
At 70 yrs old, Nothing,but nothing comes close in every dept,Character,looks,sound,acceleration (100mph in 6 secs) road holding etc.
Just tell it like it is, value for money pleasant looking learner bike for newbies, do not assume that it will have "sufficient acceleration and performance for everyone", I found that demonstrator ride wanting on a dual carriageway,planning my overtaking well in advance.
sorry old boy
Not everyone needs that sort of power or really should be using it for overtaking.
I get the appeal of going past people in seconds if you're impatient but if this bike isn't fast enough then I feel sorry for 90% of car owners.
Nice to blow the cobwebs off now and then. Mines only a 650 I've never thought I need more power
Most definitely. Has your Mrs bought a 125 yet ? Lol
@@nicksepisode she bought all decent gears and we've been on the look out. Actually managed to find my honda cb125f that I sold. Its only done 350 miles since I sold it, was hoping he would sell it back to me
@@michelod.i.y.5202 thats fantastic 😀
Hey man question,
Can u do consistent 90mph comfertably and without maxing the revs?
Hi but, No you can’t, 65mph would be the best optimal speed, 90mph would be strenuous on the engine and fatiguing on the body
@@nicksepisode thanks for the quick and direct answer then i will not be buying this bike 😭
Hope you are enjoying the Enfield
Loving it 😍
@@nicksepisode glad to hear that nick. Do you have any regrets getting rid of the nc750x. I keep banging on about getting one lol.
@@neilwiddison6529 no regrets, but I would get one as well
It is indeed a nice thing to ride. Pretty well ballanced, and turns nicely. The power is ok - for my use. The shocks are very good too. I'd buy it inspite of the sick Norwegian prices, but not before they mount on TUBELESS tyres AND a seat which won't ruin my ass.... Why couldn't they if not copy, at least imitaste the seat of the Guzzi V7/V9... ? - which is among the most comfy ever !
I've kind of got used to the seat but it's not great! Lol
Handclocked 6.57 Nick on 0-60. Not that it or the Topspeed really matters on a bike like this. It´s not an Supersport. By the way question to the critics. With which 650cc Euro 5 retro motorcycle
do you want to compare. There is the Kawasaki Z650RS wich is a Modern Classic not even a Retro, Mash Six Hundred Retro, Mash Dirt Track and otherwise nothing on the Market and both Mash are for sure slower than the Interceptor
Nice one Mario!
You don't need plentu of horsepowers. The thing you want, is torque.
yes indeed
like what you did with the sticker ^_^ , no incriminating videos now
Haha
People in India are doing ALL INDIA RIDES this bikes going K2K HIMALYAS TO GOA.. ITS OKOK TO CRUSE AT 120
So Nick, interceptor vs nc ? Is there much performance difference. RE sounds the dogs
inty is quicker on accel for sure, top end the nc wins, not by muchj=
Find that really surprising about aceleration
Brilliant 👍 thanks
No problem 👍
He was a nob can I ask how do you get the battery out of interceptor as I don't have power to my garage I have had my interceptor since march and 2500 miles on it clean the three pin plugs out and the ceat tyres are not to bad and its not slow but at 71 I might slow but the bike not lol
Yeah Im impressed with the stock tyres. I haven't had the battery off yet. Don't think it's difficult, the whole bike is so easy to work on
Triumph Bonneville 900, MT07, W800 all top this performance wise but people buy bikes emotionally. Ride what you like.
You missed one very important factor. Price!
And fun. Performance isn't what all riders are looking for. @@nicksepisode
what was 0-60 again?
about 5-6 seconds
How the fuel range / economy ?!
120 miles to a tank around town
Where's the part for the 0-60?
Didn't you watch it all ? 😔
Hi Nick, did you tell Jodie you swapped her 350 to a 650🤫
🤣
I hate when bike reviewers call a bike boring. Oh this super reliable bike wont let you kill yourself due to it having modern safety standards? THE HORROR! The worst is when people talk about the Ryker being boring... one of the main complaints these nimrods say about that motorcycle is that it wont let you lift the wheels up? WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO?
Another one of my favorite moto-youtubers rides scooters with a third of the displacement of your Interceptor all over the US, talking 2-3000 mile journeys going at an optimistic 55ish MPH with a tail wind in his favor. The way some of the reviewers review things is akin to calling a fish stupid due to its inability to climb a tree, and its a major problem, imo. That being said...
If a bike cannot do 85+ MPH I cannot use it for my region of Texas, people go well in excess of that on the regular. Just the other night heading home, I was riding 90ish, and someone drove passed me so quickly all I know it was some sort of SUV, I couldnt even tell you the color, as it was just a blur. (speed limit is 75)
Well said
Like it👍
yes it is fast. but at high rpm. If it could do 70mph at 3k rpm that would be so nice.
Indeed
I consider my Interceptor's running RPM to be medium to low by today's standards. With the improved metals, short stroke engine design, piston timing and especially with today's vastly improved lubrication, what used to be redline (5,500 RPM) now feels silky smooth. At no RPM does my engine vibrate or feel like its is "wound out" or straining. I've worked on Harleys and yes they are what you are talking about RPM wise, but I vastly prefer the smoothness of my Enfield.
DeJa vu rescued video? 😎
see my community post
@@nicksepisode it's says you don't have any community videos 🤔
@@Lynt144 Would be a text post, TLDR Utube recovered some, and he found some on his PC.
Nice, I did check out the Wayback machine to see if I could rescue the videos
I have had mine up to 80 mph, didn't need to downshift to get there from 70. It's good enough for me.
@@kdato774 plenty
This is the question that I want addressed when it comes to the affordable, comparitively underpowered bike - can I ride it every day? In most of the US (and I assume many areas in other countries) realistically you are NOT going to be exclusively in an "urban environment," you WILL need to spend some time on the freeway/interstate for every day commute. This isn't a matter of touring, it's a matter of 30-60 minutes at a time at speeds between 65-75 mph. That is the every day commute for 90% of people who do not live in a metropolitan area; that's what it means to be an everyday bike. Not a weekend jaunt in "the twisties," not "track day," not "stoplight to stoplight," not "off road capable, "not "bar hopping"; being able to ride, everyday, 2-4 hours a day, at speeds up to 75mph, and not have the bike wrung out to its limit nor punish the rider for that amount of time. That's the "brass tacks" of what people NEED to know, and too many reviewers talk about everything else. So thank you.
No, Thank You Fugly Stick, You Are Amazing
More than capable of cruising at the speeds you state. Add a free flow filter and that adds a bit to the bottom and midrange. I changed the whole exhaust system and that removes a massive amount of weight and the straight through pipes boost your power all throughout the delivery. My commute used to be 120 minutes and my 2020 Int coped perfectly.
My stock interceptor cruises at 75 mph with ease, top is around 100-105mph.
He was a lot more than a knob
haha. lots of knobs on the road these days!
I agree that the interceptor is fast enough, but it is not powerful enough for those effortless overtakes. Hence the r1200gs!!!
Haha ill eat my words
It looks really slow sorry - It looks like it has has the 47bhp it's got - I am gutted as I would really like the looks of it, but that lack of power really puts me off. I don't think I could go from the 90bhp I have now to that, it doesn't look any faster than my car.
@@pinkyn0se it’s ample though, speed kills
BMW. The go to car for the absolute nob. 😁
🤣
Silly question.
I don't follow ?
Nice bike but not a fast bike
Adequate
well Nick that knob its a bmw what do you think?
best comment !
Another great video, I'm glad you and Jodie decided to carry on making them .
Thank you, community support has been amazing