Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Review from a 20 Year Old Riders Perspective. You May Be Surprised!
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2023
- Today we discuss the Royal Enfield Intercepter 650 modern classic motorbike, through the eyes of a 20 year old. This motorcycle is one of my favourites, and it would be really interesting to get a better idea of the age demographic who ride these sorts of bikes.
Let us know if you've got one and how old you are! If you're a young rider (lets say under 30), do you like it, or would you prefer a modern bike with more pointy plastic?
I believe this motorcycle is one of the best first bikes for A2 license holders and one of the best all rounders money can buy. Great bang for your buck with the royal enfield's! I take the bike to the beautiful Eyebrook Reservoir in the lovely Rutland countryside on a warm sunny day.
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70 years old and got one. Compliments my Super Meteor 650 and Scram 411, even had a Meteor 350, but that was too tame. Been riding bikes from 1969. So enjoy every moment of it, while you can. Once a biker always a biker.
sm650 or interceptor?
Exactly the same here and just bought a Honda NC 750 for touring. You’re only 70 once!! 👍
No matter how many times I watch Darcy in action, it's like watching his Old man. I'd be a proud father.
@@madhavtrivedi9500 I have both sm650 and Interceptor
@@paulshenton6527interesting. Do they feel the same power wise. I just tried the SM but it’s been a year since I test ride the interceptor.
I'm 19 and I own one as my first bike. Fantastic bike. You'd never get bored of it.
22 year-old from Germany here. Passed my A2 test, bought an Interceptor and didn't regret anything. Looks and feel aside, the range of aftermarket parts available for the bike is easily my favorite thing about it - I just put on a new tail light and indicators the other day! A new set of pipes and wider handlebar may be in the cards as well, but I've got some research to do first.
That's my favorite part about motorcycles, even more than riding them. Just researching and upgrading parts and customizing it. And then waiting for the parts to come in the mail.
I'm 57 & returning to motorcycling after a 30 year break due to cars, family etc. Got my A licence last year and bought an Interceptor 650 which makes me smile every time I ride it. I did my training and took my test on a Honda 650 CBF which I really liked, but that was a young man's bike. The Interceptor was made for me
I am 66 years old, started riding at 13. Just purchased a 2022 Royal Enfield Continental 650 GT. The appeal of this motorcycle at this time in my life, is phenomenal. I also have a 1980 CSR 650 inline four Kawasaki, which I made into a cafe racer with the help of my wife, and still own. Back to basics with the Enfield 650, my new passion in motorcycling, and definitely a keeper! 👍👍🏁
I'm 58, started riding at 15, and agree. I've had tons of bikes with more power, but somehow the RE 650 just reminds me of why I love riding. She's a trusty steed. I got the Interceptor because I like a bit more of an upright riding position (moto-cross background), but those GTs are so nice looking.
It's awesome reading these comments and seeing such vastly different age ranges.
I'm 23, mines arriving this Friday. And the RE buying experience feels like walking into an old fashioned pub, everyone's really welcoming and nice. Never had this before!
Yeah, I noticed that too. You won't be disappointed. Congratulations on your bike, stay safe, and rock on!
26 years of age here!
I really love the retro styling. It also seems to have everything you need without too much distractions and general clutter. Plain driving fun! Just got my full license and have ridden some more powerful bikes, but this one really gives me a special feeling. The engine sounds like a well-oiled sewing machine and the pipes give some nice little pops here and there.
Definitely buying one for myself when the funds allow it!
43 year old in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. I purchased an Interceptor in March of this year. Best bike I've ever had. Couldn't agree with you more. Keep putting out the great content. Cheers!
I’m 27 and just got one for my first bike. So much fun, amazing looks, and I get a compliment every time I take it out!
I just treated myself to a 2015 Bonneville T100 for my 30th birthday, and couldn’t ask for a more suitable first bike! I would have got a brand new Interceptor if I hadn’t found such a good deal on this T100 (only 2500 miles and well under the £5k mark) 👌
Royal Enfield really are making great machines these days!
53 and got a meteor to shuffle back and forth to work. Shortly after I bought it, there was a steal on a 2021 interceptor with only 320 miles. Well for $4k US, it was a no brain'er. I just took it out today for a 90 mile 4 hour trip. Yes, back road exploring. A great way to let go of a week's stress!
I’m late to the party, 39yo, got a Hunter350 2023, sold it and bought an Interceptor 2024 0km. I don’t know how to describe it, this bike is just too good to be true. A truly masterpiece from Royal Enfield.
I'm 37 and in the US. Last time I rode - and the first time - was about 13 years ago. I had the pleasure of riding my father's '78 Honda CB750. And I loved it immensely.
Lately I've been looking into riding again, and I've loved seeing what Royal Enfield has to offer. It reminds me of that CB750 character and simplicity that I love. Basic motorcycles that have old school character to them that are simple and not super fast. This is honestly the only style of bike that has ever appealed to me.
I have got an Interceptor and I am 59 years old, have recently upgraded the suspension and exhaust which makes a really good bike great.
I am 60 and have the gt650. Love love love. What did you choose for suspension upgrades and how big of a difference do they make?
I am now 66 and I liked my Interceptor so much that I bought a second one. I have a city bike and a country bike; both are modified Interceptors. I have decat' silencers and headers, YYC shocks and front fork kit, touring seat, Diablo side panels, LED indicators and brake light and many other replacement parts. The bikes have shed about 15 kg each now and have better bhp and torque. The Interceptor is all the bike that I need 👍.
Im 69 years old, have owned many bikes and still have a small collection. Im a longtime fan builder of street trackers. This RE 650 makes a great platform for this style of motorcycle. A blast to ride!
Hi Darcy. Really enjoying yours and the Old Man's reviews. I'm in Australia, 67 years old, been riding on and off for decades. I sold my Triumph Thunderbird 900 two years ago and told my wife I was done with motorcycling. Three days later I bought a Himalayan. 10 months later I bought an Interceptor. I love them both, and now I have the self-inflicted problem of deciding which one to ride on a given day!
That is a good problem to have. I have an Interceptor and am considering getting a Himalayan. I'm from the States, but currently living and loving it in Australia.
@@mindbomb2000 love my interceptor and himmi, also have a ct90.. a total departure from the others, it's a fun little goat. 😃
got my motorcycle license at 69 bought a used Harley Street 750 as my first bike Got my Interceptor the following year all the bike I will ever need well behaved and a blast to ride always a smile on my face
@@RalphPerreca also 69 so very well done to you and enjoy and stay safe ……had my licence for over 50 years
I‘m 24 years old and I passed my drivers license test about one and a half weeks ago. I bought the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 with the colour sunset strip because i simply just fell in love with it. I‘m having so much fun with it and I think this was a very good choice. By the way keep it going your videos are awesome! 🙏🏼
That colour-way is awesome! I went with the chrome, but that was right up there. I'm from Los Angeles/Hollywood, so the name alone almost sold me. Ride safe, mate!
Great real world review ! on a real world motorcycle ! with a bit of history and beautiful countryside thrown in 👍
Now at 67yrs. and retired I will be acquiring a RE Interceptor 650 in the near future. I did not own or ride a bike for the last 20 years when I sold my BMW R100RS. Nostalgia to the late 60’s and 70’s is calling.
@@olekebollekemololekebollek7215 absolutely 👍
The 650 RE is a very nice engine with LOTS of potential inside when/if you desire it. They actually built a 60+ horse motor then restrict it to 47...but as long as you get a Euro4 version it's really easy to bump it back up. Air filter is very restrictive as a first mod then eventually you have proper headpipes and cans along with either S&S or Kent cam and you end up with a LOT more midrange and top end without losing anything down low. To make the pipes work even the Euro4 ECU needs tuning....suggest the PowerTronic box which is a lot more flexible and useful than the Power Commander because it can control both fuel and ignition timing as well as offer a plug-in Quick Shifter. All these are available from PC but you have to buy a separate ignition and Quick Shifter module which is $$$$$. Without ever pulling the head the 650 easily matches or exceeds the period British Twin performance and still gets 70+ mpg's (USA gallons). Great bike!
Thanks for the info! I'm pleased with the stock power, but a bit of a bump is always welcomed.
i believe this was on purpose in order to offer the 750 soon.
What i love about this bike , for older riders taking care of this bike is easy no end and it will never overwelm you , it will get you any place you wish to go , for young riders its power will not put you in trouble when a young buck gerts over zealus , more so you will learn how to care for it without all the new fangled electronics , in both cases you will have cash left over to travel or getting yourself travelling equipment or parts to make it a bit more sporty without braking the bank . For myself it is just a fantastick ride option that keeps me in touch with what is the joy of riding in its pure simpleness . By the way i am 76 now and still love riding especially this past present iteration of a Royal Enfield
I am 36 yrs old and started riding a year back. Interceptor 650 is my first twin cylinder bike and I absolutely love it.
Hi great content as usual! I past my test (full license) back in the day at the age of 18. I am now 56 and have returned to motorcycles after 20 years away. The interceptor was the perfect bike for me and I just love it.
I was 57 when a friend taught me how to ride a bike. In Belgium, when you have a 40 year old license, it allows you to ride just about anything, so no worries about paperwork and all that. That first bike was an old Honda 125CBR, but soon after I got the hang of it it died on me. So I bought a two year old demo interceptor from the nearest dealer. He told me I would never regret it, it would grow on me. After the little 125, it was like riding a storm, but I loved it from the first try. Two years later I still love it. Don't let anyone tell you 47hp is lame, it is so not. And one more thing: Mr Darcy had some corrosion on the review bike. Mine was out in the Belgian weather every single day for two years and you still need sunglasses to look at it. It Reminds me I have to go clean it.
I am almost 61, been riding 44+ years, had over 40 motorcycles, and up until buying my Interceptor new in 2020, I had never kept a bike very long, so that shows just how much I love the Interceptor. I have upgraded her over the years, I won’t bore you with the details (I did a vid recently with those), but there are more things to come. I just wish it had a bit more “oomph”, but will hopefully be buying a pair of big bore downpipes fairly soon,which might just sort that a bit. I am very brand loyal, as I also have a Classic 350, and promote the brand at every opportunity, but RE want to be a bit careful on their pricing. I paid a staggeringly low £5200 for mine in 2020. Yes the dealer gave me a bit of a deal, but the RRP was well under £6k back then. Now it is heading towards the price of the other, better equipped, and quicker bikes out there. If Classic looks aren’t important to a rider, and they are perfectly fine with pointy plastic things, or the amazingly spec’d offerings from China, then sales will definitely be affected, which will be a real shame. We also need to mention the distribution/warranty cock-up. The sacking of the importers (MotoGB) before having set themselves up first, is definitely having an effect on buyer confidence. All that said, I still love my RE’s, I just hope they sort themselves out asap. Judging by the demographic of viewers of my channel, the main age group of people showing interest is 55-64, though with the increase of councils reducing speed limits, increasing the use of average speed camera’s, making provisions for police camera vans etc etc, that may change in the future. As usual, thanks for sharing, and showing your love for RE’s.
I really like your videos and opinions. Excellent review of this machine. 59 years old and I have 30 years riding a motorcycle. I've had several (Transalp, VT750, Deauville, XX1100, VZR 1800R2, Pan European and R1200GS Special Edition). I would love to have an R18 but I don't like the color of the tires 🙂. After 3 years without a motorcycle, I decided to buy a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in December 2022. Wonderful. Pure and without electronics. It's not surprising but I love it.
32 year old guy, Utah USA. First bike is a 22' Interceptor. Absolutely in love and get people asking about it or commenting about it every time I take it anywhere. Plan on keeping it forever and eventually getting the 865 kit for it. Have fun and keep the rubber side down friends!
Hi , thanks for the review. I'm 56 and got my motorcycle driver's license last year and I own a Mark 3 2021.Oh and I'm from Montreal Canada.
Great to see you back Mr Darcy 👍🏼
Great review with some history and lovely countryside
As a 50 Year old Motorcyclist the Interceptor is absolutely all the bike I’ll ever need…had my full license for many years and never once had the urge to ride anything with more power.
Didn’t know about the Dambusters practicing there as Derwent Reservoir in the Peak District was also used as a stretch of water to test the bouncing bomb - an ingenious method of destroying dams, designed by Sir Barnes Wallis from Ripley in Derbyshire.
Excellent video my age is 75 and live in Guernsey with a speed limit of 35 mph maximum love the sound and riding it have had the bike now for 2years and now have clocked 478 miles
I'm 35 and have a Super Meteor 650 and Classic 500. Had a Himalayan before too!
Thanks for another great video. I appreciate all the work involved. 55 years young and love ripping around on mine here in middle America 🇺🇸. I love the scenery where you film! God bless and safe travels!
The double-cradle frame (look at the welding 👍) engine, transmission and tank are top shelf. The rest mostly is no frills, but a perfect platform for customisation. Thats why I love it.
Welcome back Mr Darcy. Pretty much agree with all you said, If I had a more understandable missus I'd have one of these in a heartbeat as a second bike.
Pay for your wife to do her license.
34 yo form Argentina here, I'm getting mine this Friday, very excited! Loved your comment about getting a Triumph next, exactly my plan (a Speed Twin 900 in my case) in the meantime I'll surely enjoy the interceptor
Awesome, enjoy the Interceptor when it arrives 👍🏼👍🏼
66, riding since I was 18, bought mine when I was 64, having sold my Tracer 900 and “purchased” two new knees. Now my beloved second bike, have raided Hitchcock’s accessories, and waiting for scrambler tyres. A real Blues breaker. Cheers.
Im 26 and bought one of these as my first bike about a month ago. It's absolutely perfect for me, and as you said a very affordable way to get in to a reliable modern classic. Cracking video mate 🇦🇺
56years and I have had other motorcycles beforehand but i find the RE Interceptor is the perfect every day any time any where bike. It’s very customizable and that’s fun to buy stuff for it and try different things. I will definitely never trade it or sell it, it’s that classic looking modern bike you just want to keep your entire life!
I'm 33 with a Honda CRF300L for my first bike. I love it for forest roads, but thinking of getting the Interceptor as a city bike. Its a great bike for the price. I love the looks / sound and I don't need too much power.
I’m 23 and just got this as a first bike. Love the styling and simplicity
I’m 50 years old and have been riding over 30 years. 2023 Interceptor 650 is at this moment my only motorcycle and I absolutely love it. It’s funny how we come back around to appreciating the “beginner bikes” as being the ones we want to ride the snot out of every day.
I am 32 and I own the new interceptor variant with the blacked out engine casing and alloy wheels , absolute loving it
I’m 72 and my daily rider has been a vintage ( ‘84) Honda VT750 Shadow Custom, but not liking the riding position anymore and looking to downsize a bit. The Int650 is at the top of my list and intend to have one this summer,if all goes well. Great looking and sounding bike. Thanks for the review 👍. Cheers, Dan 🏍🇨🇦
Always enjoy your opinion on the bikes . Honest and to the point . I have decided to stop riding but I stay subscribed and continue to watch
Great video, absolutely love the interceptor, i brought one a year ago I've spent around 1500 pound on aftermarket parts making it own,I've owned Japanese bikes all my life so time to enjoy the scenery, fantastic bike, im 58 years old and still in love with motorcycling. 🏍👍🇬🇧🙂
I am 68 years old, and bought my Euro 5 'Inty' new last October. Having been off a bike for a while, I wanted ideally, something like a 650 Bonneville. Obviously the required price for that was out of the question, but when my brother turned up on his Inty, and let me ride it, I was sold. It defo doesn't disappoint. It is an ideal all rounder. We cruise country side and highway alike without any issues, and I would say it would make an excellent tourer too. I have changed pipes and silencers, colour coded side panels, and a rack, which is only fitted when needed. I have changed the handlebar mounts for the Motec units, which raise the bars one inch, and pulls them back by the same, and I have added a colour matched wind deflector and a custom seat. It's clearly my bike now and I love it.
Great report Mr Darcy. Keep em coming!
Thank you Mr Darcy! Really appreciate all of your reviews and UA-cam films. You and your dad have made winter months and shoulder surgery recoup much easier….
62 yoa and returned to mc last year after about 15 years without a bike. Purchased a RE Classic 350…. Love every minute I’ve been on it…. But already searching for a bit more power…. Perhaps the interceptor will suffice in near future! Thanks again
I'm 24 years old and I bought interceptor 650(Baker Express) 2 years ago and still use it for my daily commute. Very good motorcycle.
Same as always, loved the video! I’m 29 and have just bought an Interceptor as my first bike. Initially I was looking at the likes of the XSR 700 but crazy insurance premiums meant I went for something a bit more tame, but am still very happy with the bike. Perfect for modifying and will find out over the next few months how well it’ll cope with some multi day rides around Wales!
The bike is well capable of long rides and touring ,you'll enjoy it 👍
I just bought one as my first bike! Only 24 years old but I love the retro style so much.
34.. been through my sportsbike phase and loving my Interceptor life now
68 and have had motorcycles my entire life- mostly Suzukis and other Japanese bikes. But since I bought this last year, it's pretty much all I ride.
Beautiful bike. 52 now and after 12 Years of non-riding (a bike) I think about it to get one again and this one is (with the T120) a great choice. We´ll see. By the way ... stunning landscape ... like in everyone of your videos. Unreal. I think I gotta take my family and move there. 🙂
i own an interceptor and im 20, bought it like 3 weeks ago, absolutely love it
66 years old. Bought myself one as a retirement present. I have never been without at least one bike since I was 17.
44...I've had mine for about 1 1/2 years. It's a very fun bike, but I find myself riding my Speedmaster more often. My 16 yr old son however loves it and rides it every chance he gets. I've kitted it out with new suspension and knobby tires for cruising around on all the gravel back roads around here.
67 years old and been riding bikes all my life - Amongst those when new - Yamaha RD350, Honda CB400f,Suzuki GT750,Honda 750K1, Kawasaki 900 Z1B. Yamaha RD400. Honda CX650E. Honda CX500. Gotta say though the 2020 Interceptor gives me the most pleasure to ride - Its fun to ride and so easy to maintain. Or maybe i am mellowing in my old age! Cheers Ian (from Queensland).
Loved it, another excellent review from my favourite bike channel, many thanks Darcy for making it real, keep safe friends
Interesting perspective, which I think will encourage other younger riders to consider this bike. Good job. 👍😎❤️✅
I brought a 2022 Orange Crush Interceptor new as my 2nd weekend bike and love it to bits .
I have put slip on mufflers and K&N air filter that's opened it up nicely .
I have a sports bike with 75hp as my daily and when I jump on the Interceptor the ' Grin Factor ' out ways the 50hp RE with ease , and that SOUND ! .
I am 55yrs old and been riding for over 40 years , from 500cc 1952 ES2 Norton's to late 80's Japanese 4 cylinder 140hp rockets .
56 years old. Have been riding one since 2019. 5 years now riding interceptor. Am happy with it. Its fantastic. I take it out only for long rides. ❤👌👍
64 years now. I have been riding my entire adult live, got various bikes ever since, mainly big endurance bikes. During the past years I enjoyed my HD Ultra Limited, did some long trips on it together with my wife. Love this bike, I really do. But when I am driving alone, I thought it would be a good idea to get something smaller, more agil. Bought a 2020 Interceptor recently. Did some modifications towards a scrambler style. What can I say, I love this bike as well. When entering my garage, I am spoilt for choice now.
im 26 years old and im aiming to get my A license then buy the interceptor here in portugal, i love this bike really affordable beautiful and the sound is completely amazing.
I am 37 and just got a new one. I love motorcycles with a classic personality.
Awesome enjoy your new bike 👍🏼👍🏼
It’s a very good point you make about the license system we have here. It puts so many younger riders off and is ridiculously expensive and long winded🤯
I also forgot to mention that a riding school won't lend you a bike for the test unless you have done the whole course. Also you cannot ride a A license compatible bike to the test on your own because you are not licensed to ride it until you have passed, so it's a catch 22 situation.
Bought mine six months ago, had a Himalayan before. 70 now and no regrets, a great all round bike!
I love these type of bikes, I am 26 btw. Moved to Mexico a year ago and have a Honda Wave 110. When I was back living in Germany, I had a Bandit 600, did the upgade from A2 to A and then got a Inazuma 250 with 24hp 😀
Greetings Darcy. I'm 65 and bought my Interceptor (INT here in the US) new in March, 2020. I've always loved the 1960's style British Twins and the INT certainly looks the part. Glad to see the 'Old Man' is recovering well.
I'm 67 and have had a bike since I was 16 and I'm not old enough to have one of those things.
yup 70yrs old, an a biker for 55yrs, trail bikes, roads bikes, harleys and Cb1300;s, in shed, and now looking for an Interceptor to see if will cross the world and back..great video as I have never since an Interceptor in the flesh as was wondering about size and height..plenty of videos of views from helmuts or with little guys, but 6ft, and 85kg..no do many , so thanks
59 years old, got the Black pearl this year❤it.
71 years old. Added 650 Interceptor to 1997 Harley FXD and 1955 Matchless 350. Love it. Did 2,000-mile round trip to SW France without any problem.
Great review and beautiful machine ❤ I’m coming back to Poland soon (after five years in Malaysia) and strongly considering that model 😊
The Royal Enfield's are beautiful bikes. I test drove a Int650 last weekend. I ride a HD Softail Heritage Classic. I will have a RE or 2 when I get the room.
54 years of age and it's my first bike, fell in love with it when I first saw it in the showroom and fell in love with it all over again riding it out of the showroom.
Great review, often down that way with my Interceptor and Himalayan. Lovely place to stop and look at the view, especially now that I am retired.
Hi. John from Australia here. Like you I have both the Interceptor and the Himalayan. I'm 67 and retired. Having the two bikes gives me the best of both worlds - Himalayan for exploring dirt backroads, Interceptor for tarmac cruising and twisties. Enjoy your bikes!
I'm just going through the comments and every single comment makes me so want to go get one tomorrow morning! Been thinking about ir for a while and I reckon this really is the one. Great channel, by the way! Cheers!
Thank you and great to hear 👍🏼
Let it rip potato chip! Love the bike and your enthusiasm. Maybe we should ask, who doesn't like this awesome machine. Hang on to sixteen as long as you can!
My first road bike was a 1972 Yamaha XS650 these vertical twins are so cool. Ive owned many touring bikes Goldwing and Harleys still have a road King. But recently purchased a triumph thruxton got great deal on it and really enjoy it.
I was seriously considering the Royal Enfield interceptor. And probably would have purchased one. I'm 68 years old and have cover @ five hundred thousand miles touring I'm at the point that I want to trailer my bike to the area's that are my favorites and want a bike that is lighter easyer to handle and my riding pals are on the same page with me so this type of bike is a real winner in my eyes has great looks riding feel and sounds. And are showing up at the spots two thumbs up 👍
I'm 60 this year and have an interceptor. Started riding in 1980 at 16 at 17 and had an Yamaha RD250LC hooligan 2 stroke 😎🏍
Great review, thank you
I’m 32 My little 125 is a retro. They were the bikes I saw as a kid being worked on and running few of them looking like they would have when new. Other then the Honda cubs they are definitely the best looking machines and they are comfy as.
If money was no object I’d have a sports bike and a dirtbike. Probably not in that order but hay ho
Great bike ,I've had mine three years, done 10,000 miles on it now ,no issues, I bought it as a retirement present to myself as a sunny Sundays bike but I ride it more than my other bikes (a 2014 650 Vstrom and a 2000 SV650, the Vstrom is for two up touring with the missus and the extra luggage😅) the SV was project rebuild. now as I enjoy it so much! It does it all, a short fifty mile evening ride or a five hundred mile camping trip around Wales no problem.
Some people complain about the seat, the more you ride it you get used to it .
As for my age I'm 68 and have been riding since I got my licence at 16 , never stopped, I dread the day that I will no longer be able to ride.
So I take every opportunity to ride.
Great review, cheers 🍻
I’m 34 and had one for 3 years. It’s a great bike. Brilliant allrounder. I prefer it to my Thruxton 900.
I’m 74, I’m currently riding a BMW 1200GS and Husqvarna 701. I’m strongly considering an Interceptor as it would be a perfect base for a scramble project.
73 years old and currently riding a BMW R1200S. The RE 650 Interceptor looks and sounds just like the bikes I lusted after in my teens. In a year or two when I can no longer bend my knees and back sufficiently enough to ride the R1200S, the Interceptor is top of my list as a replacement.
Another nice review. I am 61 and have the interceptor and continental GT and enjoy them both. Good luck with the license upgrade, it does seem to be a bit of a pain to do the whole thing again, they should have an upgrade ride with an instructor who confirms you are all good, like the CBT.
I'm 59 now still love my bikes, I've put a deposit down today on a Royal enfield super meteor. Primarily because of you and your father, I'm selling my Ducati multistrada as I've lost the desire to ride it as it gives me panic attacks. I'm going to re teach myself the joy of learning to ride again, and what better bike to learn on. I hope your mother tries again to ride. Dave
67 years old. I bought one and have had it for 2 and half years. I think its a great bike, like the Bonneville it is a modern bike and rides like one. I preferred it to the Bonneville 900, (not the 120 that's awesome).
owned mine for 4 years and I'm now 61. Also own a Kawa Z900rs and , don't judge me a Hardley Davidson
I’m 74 years young and ride a pointy plastic modern bike. It’s perfect for me as it’s light, low, very economical, cheap to insure but above all, great fun to ride. All my contemporaries keep telling me I should be riding an Enfield but I like my pointy plastic bike too much. (The fact that it’s got 42 bhp has a lot to do with it).
25 years old and ride a 350 classic RE is saving us young people with these cheap quality bikes.
most of us young cant afford a new one on at 10 000 € base price but 5000 € its possible.
62 and riding since ‘79. I have tooo many bikes at the moment. I like the interceptor but I think I’d go for the Super Meteor. I do have a T100, a Daytona T595, a Tiger 955i, a BMW R1100RT and a Enfield 350T but I just got a Meteor as a runaround and I’m loving the smaller bike
Bert get that Super Meteor ordered before I’m too old!
Hy I have the Same Model Like your‘s and i Love it, it‘s a bike for all drivers , i think! In my past i had a sv650 and a Kawa 750zxr and NOW the interseptor and i am so happy !
like the bike bit ,,, also liked the history bit , more please - thanks ;;
Good review ...In two weeks time I'll be 50 and love owning this bike ! happy 21st for then!....the bike can be hugely improved with a DNA air filter in combo with new pipes ( enfield precision ) YSS front forks and anything you like on the back - went for Hagons - keep up the great vids
Nice to see someone (especially young) blipping on shiftdown, rather than simply kicking the shit out of the gearbox as seems to be the modern way!!
Thank you. It’ll be a thing of the past with people getting used to quickshifters too
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Quickshifters? Even worse IMO. Why don't they just buy DCTs/automatics? For me it's all the difference between riding and driving, which is another modern phrase as applied to motorcycles.
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@@MrDarcy-OlMan After an hour's test ride a couple of weeks back, my Inter is being delivered tomorrow to keep the Himmy company!