Hunt for my first bike Ep 1 | Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | Test Ride | Motorcycle POV | RAW Sound 

Keep practicing the rev matching. You'll get better. The RE Interceptor has, I believe, a slipper clutch which helps smooth out the downshifting. The brakes might get better as they get bedded in with more usage. If not EBC probably makes a set of pads for this bike. When buying a motorcycle (I've owned forty since 1971) always remember one thing; If, when you get off of it to walk into the coffee shop, you don't turn around to give it another look, it's probably NOT the bike for you.

Bloody Hump's everywhere hey,, Bit of a shame 😔 I'm a Rider with 50 years experience, I own a Royal Enfield Interceptor and Hunter, Owned my Interceptor since 2021 absolutely brilliant 👍 I've had alsorts of bikes in my time, The Royal Enfields are the best ones, Especially if you want to service them yourself like myself,👍 Best value on the market by a long sea mile 👍 Cheers Paul

I tried an Interceptor then a GoldStar, i loved them both but the character of the big thumper and its style won it for me and after a years ownership I've never regretted it

What a great idea for a series. Subbed.

Great summary of the feel. This is my perspective after about twenty year of motorcycle daily commuting mostly on a Yamaha FZ6 and getting a Interceptor 650 3 months ago. A few complaints I had with the FZ6 was how top heavy it was particularly in an emergency stop if you were off center, and it wasn't as fun riding at commuting speed. The Interceptor 650 is heavy to lift off the center stand, which concerned me at first, but is very balanced at low speeds and is probably the best bike I've had the pleasure to do footless stops on. I was originally looking to get the Classic 350 for a more relaxed ride and wasn't going to get the 650 feeling it would want to be ridden fast like the FZ6. How wrong I was since it is fun to ride at legal speed through town and in traffic. Brakes don't have great initial bite, but once you get use to them they are good with extra pressure. The suspension is pretty good for country and suburban rough roads. All this is just my opinion. And that sound is awesome! Going through the neighborhood at 25mph at around 2800rpm is my favorite. In my late forties I still get a kick out of blipping the throttle at a stop occasionally 😂.

I got an interceptor as my first bike. 8000 miles now and touch wood... no problems. The brakes take a while to bed in... do not compare them to your mates sports bikes however. This is a bike for someone who ideally wants a classic bike, but doesn't want to pay the crazy prices and do the constant maintenance. There are some absolute bargain low mileage interceptors on the used market. The power is ideal for uk roads. Especially if you live in a built up area. Our uk roads are sadly too busy and pot holed to get the best out of a sports bike.

I got an A2 licence last summer and bought Yamaha Virago 535 as my first motorcycle, I can recommend it. Ive few videos of it and that interceptor seems really great amount of fun!

Int650 is a great bike. I got it as my first bike and I don't regret it. My main reason to buy was the freedom of customisation! Best of luck with your hunt

Hi. Just stumbled across your channel as I've passed my cbt and theory and going in for A license. It'll be interesting seeing what you go for, I like the look of the continental gt. I've subscribed. Good luck.

Love the honest thoughts! I want to get my license and am looking at this same bike, along with many others I have in a spreadsheet.

Hi. I would be really glad if you could make a video about how you setup the entire camera and mic equipment. I've watched a lot of Motorcycle POVs and so far, yours had the BEST audio i've ever listened to. Please!

Had an Interceptor 69 plate, loved it. If you've got time, I would recommend new z himalayan 450. I haven't even seen one in the flesh, but got one on order all the same! Just something different from riding Cb500x all the time. Good lock and ride safe.

Hello my friend, how are you, today I took a test ride on an interceptor here in São Paulo, Brazil, what an amazing bike, I really liked its torque, I admire the style of this bike, I'm going to buy mine soon, in this blue color, hugs and cheers

I also had the same though about the brakes when I tried it. I think the problem is the weight... they aren't enough to stop such a heavy bike in a way that make you feel secure. At least that was my only "con" to this bike, looks superb and the sound is amazing. It's not fast but you don't get a bike like this to go super fast, is about feelings :)

I’ve test ridden one and really liked it. So do many because they sell so well. As a new rider you won’t have much experience on other bikes. They all have strengths and (relative) weaknesses. As a balanced package ‘out of the box’ it’s pretty damn good. If you chose one you could upgrade it to your liking for very little cost.

Nice little engine, lot of low down tourqe, makes a good midrange bike, little asmatic on the motorway, Brakes and suspension a bit wooden, relays and reg recks ! Led lighting would be nice as its the 21st century. A slightly used one with upgrades would be a great first big bike. 👍

Congratulations on passing your test, I'm envious 😂 Bet you'll be pleased to upgrade from the Bluroc😅 Sounded great, never heard it like that on other videos before. I like the GT Continental over the Interceptor but like you say, you choose what your heart tells you and everyone likes something else for that reason 😎

I really like the videos. Any advice on the camera that you use? TIA.

is a very friendly good bike with enough power and pleasing fun and very attractive bike. trust me I have the same colour bs 6 2022 model.

For your info, you are riding an older model, try the 2023 one, it has new master cylinder that slightly improves the braking.

That does sound really nice, best audio I've heard. Apart from the Bonneville, what other bikes are on your list?

Try a 865cc Bonneville, would get a tidy one for less than the price of a new RE Interceptor 650 and will have a bit more poke (nothing wrong with the Interceptor 650 mind you). Good luck with the hunt.

Will be my second bike

Could the brake issues be related to them being new and not bedded in yet?

Re in Hartgate? South London?

A 20 minute ride is nowhere near long enough to get a good idea of a bike!

Is that the stock exhaust?