I got knocked off my Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | Dash-cam crash 

I genuinely went out and bought two car dash cams last night because of this happening, for my wife's car and mine. If you're interested, Halfords has a brilliant deal on the Nextbase 522GW bundle, with rear camera, 32GB Micro SD card and pouch for £169.99. If you're a Bennetts Rewards member, you get 10% off that too. For motorcycles, I've only tested the Thinkware M1 and the Techalogic DC-1 in this video so far. I've resisted reviewing dash-cams in the past as I was worried people would see it as an insurance company trying to force them on people, but attitudes seem to be changing, so I've started covering them in my editorial role. I have the Viofo MT1 waiting to review (I was about to fit it to the Interceptor), and will be covering the Innovv soon. Sorry I can't help more right now! The Techalogic, Viofo and Innovv all have discounts on Bennetts Rewards: rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards/discount-on-techalogic-dc1-dual-helmet-camera/ rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards/discount-on-viofo-dash-cams/ rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards/discount-on-innovv-k2-motorcycle-dash-cam/ And you could win a Thinkware M1: rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards?category=competitions Here's the Techalogic review: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/motorcycle-technology/techalogic-dc-1-front-rear-helmet-camera-review And here's the Thinkware M1 review: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/motorcycle-technology/thinkware-m1-motorbike-dash-cam-review Hope that helps! Cheers, John

but would the dash cam footage make any difference, a rear end shunt will always be the fault of the person behind in the UK.

@@iandouglas451 It would depend on the circumstances, but I've covered the situation in this crash in the Techalogic review above.

@@iandouglas451 Generally rear end shunts are the fault of the driver behind. I can think of a scenario where a vehicle pulls across into a different lane and takes up the braking space of a vehicle behind. If the vehicle behind hasn't had a reasonable amount of time to increase the gap to the 2 second rule then they can not be completely to blame if the vehicle that has just pulled in front of them then does an emergency stop. They shouldn't have to brake sharply just to increase the gap, they should be allowed at least sometime to increase the gap safely, after all someone is likely to be behind them. For this , and many other incidents, dash cams are very useful to work out who is to blame.

@@karlosh9286 yes of course - i guess i don't want the faff of putting cameras all over my bike.

I don't imagine he was told what the rider's job was. And why would his insurers say anything other than "yep your fault, you're covered but bye bye no claims"?

Thanks very much - that's really kind! Have a great Christmas a new year. Cheers, John

Cheers! On the mend... just got to remember to take it easy! John

Some people need a written invitation to use a roundabout...also van driver was not focused ahead..good attitude through it all.

The guy just made a mistake. Yes, a stupid one, but who of us hasn't on occasion? I did something similar once, almost 30 years ago (on my 25th birthday, which is usually when auto insurance becomes more reasonable). Waiting to turn right (North America) onto a street, I see the car ahead of me start to move, I look to left and see no traffic coming, and start to move, only to find the car that was in front of me was still there. Don't know why he hadn't moved. Totally my fault, of course, but I'd like to think it didn't make me a "complete knob", lol. I've also been on the receiving end of this scenario, although in a car. The car in front of me started to move then stopped for no reason, so I had to stop as well, and the driver behind me hit me. Again, careless, sure, but people do make mistakes. I didn't get mad at her.

I work in motor insurance claims, drivers do it all the time and I am of the belief that people guilty of such are not apt to drive period. If you cannot focus on people directly in your path then you should not be driving. There is Absolutely no excuse.

@@annon-ski7985 "Drivers directly in your path" . I do mainly agree with this, there are a group of drivers that will jump into a tiny gap in front of you, usually on dual carriageways or motorways, and then you might not have enough time to safely increase the gap to 2 seconds to the car in front before an incident happens. So it does depend on context.

I was rear ended on the freeway in January this year, a rare time I was in my car. Traffic was at a total stand still, I even turned on my emergency flashers. I looked in the mirror and watched a guy change lanes into my lane at full freeway speed, I knew that even if he braked right then he wouldn't stop in time. I put my head against the headrest, foot on the brake and clutch, hands at 10 and 2, and waited. My cat was half the length it was before (Ford Fiesta). He said he fell asleep, I think he was on his phone. If you can't pay attention to what is right in front of you, you probably shouldn't be driving.

Cheers! More to come...

It's all going through fine, thanks!

Thanks! Have a great Christmas. Cheers, John

Thanks! You too! John

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Thank you! I love the Orange Crush scheme - that or the Baker Express. Cheers, John

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He broke two ribs!

@@oruemulgrew9187 And a pneumothorax, but I do think I got away relatively lightly. Just an unlucky one really, but could have been worse.

@@bennettsbikesocial ouch

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Thanks! Yes - if there's sun, she'll be there! Cheers, John

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All the damages can be repaired by self if you know a bit of smithing and have a really big wrench.

@@shenanigans4177 Once the frame is knocked out of alignment.. thats it...

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Sorry to hear that! Hope you got back on okay. Have a great Christmas! Cheers, John

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It does look like there's more going on at the front too, sadly. Cheers, John

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Thanks Ray, and sorry to hear this. If you want to drop me a line, I'd like to look into this after Christmas. All the best, John

Really sorry to hear that! This driver came straight out to help, and admitted liability to the police immediately. Cheers, John

@@bennettsbikesocial I read this article only a few hours before seeing your video...apologise for the click baity website but doesn't seem to have been reported on the BBC, probably doesn't fit with their agenda. Anyway, the motorcyclist was killed after a driver ploughed into the back of him in stationary traffic; she was distracted by her podcast....8 months SUSPENDED sentence....tis but a joke......www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/teacher-distracted-podcast-failed-see-4796797

Thanks Sudev! All the best, John

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Thanks! Yes, the bags each have a strap going to the number plate bracket and to the pillion peg carriers. I used XCP Rust Blocker. Cheers, John

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Ironically, I was out getting footage so I could review that Techalogic camera! I don't intend to be this thorough for the next dash-cam test! Have a great Christmas. Cheers, John

@@bennettsbikesocial The camera gets a thumbs up for demonstrating its value in these situations 👍 After all that argy bargy over the stock vs touring seat too 😁

The thought crossed my mind, but understandably Royal Enfield does want this one back. We'll get more lined up soon though. Have a good Christmas, John

Will do... I've done a fair bit on CE kit etc already - here are some links. www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/features/product/motorcycle-clothing-the-ce-approval-law-explained www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/advice/biking-tips/do-you-have-to-wear-proper-motorcycle-gear-uk-law-explained www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products

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As this bike's owned by Royal Enfield, they'll want it back to sort out. Looking at the front, there's definitely something going on there too, so the total cost of repair will be pretty high.

Because heavy things carry a lot of momentum.

I've kept the tail light that flew past me, but Royal Enfield will be wanting that back, sorry!

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Thanks very much! Cheers, John

Thanks! It would only make a difference if the bag inflated at the sides I'm afraid. Just an unlucky one this time. Cheers, John

I do always filter where possible, but turning left at this roundabout it just wasn't safe. Though maybe in this case it would have been better! Cheers, John

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Thanks very much! Back on the road shortly all being well. Cheers, John

Much better now - thank you! All the best, John

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Thanks! I'm sure I'll be back out before then! Have a great Christmas, cheers, John

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I do usually filter but turning left at this roundabout there's just no safe way to do it. Cheers, John

Thanks! Nine ribs?! Ow! Hope you're okay now!

Thanks! John

I did mention the suspension in this video. Cheers, John

Thanks... not a hi-vis, but my jacket has reflective panels on the rear.

Thanks! John

@@bennettsbikesocial i really have got a lot out blogs, W800 v Interceptor was one of my favs, the best is the trail ride with Nathan on your 310GS ive watched it heaps get a big laugh👌

Thansks! John

In this case, I don't as the impact was on the side of my ribs, under my arm. But yes - a chest protector is well worth having. Cheers, John

Thanks very much! I'll try to look into this when I get out on a new one, but while it's heavy on paper, it's really not when you're using it. It is a little heavy when you pick it off the stand but really not bad. Have you tried lifting one at a dealer? Cheers, John

@@bennettsbikesocial well that was quick 😀 picking up at the show room and of the stand not a problem, its at the stops and lights when my left foot down is my concern. I physically cannot hold bikes heavier than 400 lbs due to my bad leg.

@@ltanetwork9123 I honestly can't see it being a problem as it's very low - the standover height means you'll most likely be able to get both feet down easily, and then any bike can be held up with your little finger, as long as it's balanced upright. It might be that you have to pick it up then step onto it, but all I can suggest really is to give it a go, sorry! As far as I know, the exhaust would be the main area you could lose a little weight, but the steel frame and big (lovely) lump of an engine make up for a lot of the mass. Good luck! Cheers, John

@@bennettsbikesocial thank you 🙏 buddy! Get well soon!

Thanks! Yes drivers are used to seeing a big slab of car, not a thin bike. If more people rode, the roads would be safer, ironically. Cheers, John

I have rebuilt crashed bikes before, but this one has to go back to the owners. Cheers, and have a great Christmas, John

Cheers! John

Cheers! Need to get fixed up because we have to have that Grom outing still. Though off-road is where my ribs usually get busted. All the best, John

@@bennettsbikesocial - yep, fingers crossed for sometime in 2021! Be nice to see some people!

Thing is, I was on throttle when this happened.

Thanks! It is a great bike - have fun! John

I've reviewed several difference airbag systems. In this case it wouldn't have helped as the damage was done to the side of my chest, under the arm. I just got unlucky! Cheers, John www.google.com/search?q=bennetts+airbag+review&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB847GB847&oq=bennetts+airbag+review&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i64j69i60l3.2441j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Definitely! I've had a CBR600 and a Monster straightened. This isn't my bike though, so Royal Enfield will rightly want to decide what to do with it.

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Too true! Cheers, John

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I would, but Royal Enfield needs the bike back. Cheers, John