My 2020 650INT has 25,000 miles in two years' time, upgraded the front suspension with YSS front fork kit and changed to a full stainless-steel exhaust very early. The fuel mileage is superb at a bit over 73mpg and the handling and shifting are the icing on the cake. This is one of six in my stable (3 Triumphs) and it gets ridden the most; I am 72 years old.
Frederick, if you had the choice between a 2022 650INT and a 2022 Triumph Bonneville T100 , which one would you choose? Taking price out of the picture.
@@americancolt4585 taking price out of the picture....Triumph; I own 3 of them; 2012 Bonneville SE and Thruxton 900 plus a 2020 Speed Twin 1200cc. Still, could buy 5 R.E. 650's and have money left instead of the 3 Triumphs. All super nice bikes.
@@frederickwoods5943 thanks, I’m stuck between the two. I figure I’ll get the triumph first and if I get a chance down the line get a 650INT. I appreciate the reply from someone who owns both.
They say you can never go home again.. until you throw your leg over an Interceptor and you're back to 1968. No frills, no gadgets.. The simple pleasures never get old. It's the closest thing to a time machine.
Yes, my 2022 (2K miles already) reminds me so much of my beloved Triumph 650 I had in '68 on Guam. I only wish it had a kick starter and a four speed transmission like my old bike. Six speeds are a bit much, but they do make the bike take off like a scalded cat.
"It's the parts you don't see that show the quality of the manufacturer." Me, as a 3rd party mechanic that specializes in Royal Enfields: Fuel pumps, relays, ignition coils, and other electrical gremlins. 😅They skimped a lot on electricals. Granted, the actual mechanicals of the engine is solid. Only seen an internal issue once, and it wasn't that bad. The Himalayan is a whole nother headache. It's like the 2 bikes aren't even made by the same factory.
I love this! The Interterceptor is definitely number one on my list after 20 years of riding dirtbikes and nakeds. and your delivery is very fresh like someone talking about how to make cake.
My 2019 GT has 6000 great kilometres on her. Sweetheart of a bike, she’s beautiful just to look at . The fact that she’s a great ride is a bonus. I’ve had some nice bikes, and this GT is probably the NICEST to ride out of them all.
I’m a beginner rider and I’m stuck between the 650INT and a bonneville t100. I’m leaning more toward the Bonneville but not by much. I love these bikes and I’m just interested in cruising about town and country. Great review , has more more confused than ever on what I want.
Nshhs Interesting I get asked that all the time and I am just compiling a guide that will be released next week. It basically depends on two things what you can afford ie from new the t100 is about half the price again ie £3k here in the uk and do you need the extra power of the t100 over the interceptor. Build quality is not much different but the quality of some parts used is better on the Triumph. Both are excellent bikes. Try both 👍
Have a Interceptor I bought at the first of the year and already have 2K miles on it. Love the bike, but had some serious worries regarding the bike stalling and failing to start. Took the relays out and was amazed at the amount of white (lithium?) grease just plastered everywhere (for water-proofing, I assume). Cleaned as much of the grease out of the sockets as possible, put them back in and my electrical problems went away. A simple problem easily solved by someone who knows about these things (like me), but could give RE a serious black eye if the word gets out that their electricals are unreliable.
Hi, I’ve not seen that before. Wonder if the dealer did it on a pre delivery inspection 🧐 I wonder if anybody else has seen that on their new interceptors I will ask about.
@@JackBonhamMotorcycles Hi Jack. A search of the internet and here on RU-vid will show that this grease problem is quite common all over the world. I can't know for sure, but I greatly suspect it is something done in India since even the break-in oil is already in the bike when the crate is open (according to the dealer). I'm sure it is done to water-proof the connectors and sockets, but the kind of grease and the amount is apparently wrong for the application. Never had problems with water-proofing connectors with clear electrical silicone grease, but I don't trust this white stuff. Anyway, enjoyed your video so please keep it up.
I thought I wanted an orange interceptor, but the orange is a little too popular, and while I’m not normally one for red, that particular shade appears to be stunning. And the one you took for a ride would appeal to me if not for the green lettering.
Haven’t a few owners / riders had issues with this particular model cutting out on deceleration, or the engine cutting out at traffic lights 🤔. In the market myself for a modern classic, I will need to investigate further to see if this issue has been ironed out by RE
I’ve heard that on odd forums but not sure how much of an issue it really is. Once the plugs are changed and or sometimes tappets adjusted then it cures it most times. It wouldn’t worry me to be honest 🤔👍
Yes I was really impressed with it. I love my T120 as you know but I will be totally honest. It’s not twice the bike at almost twice the price. That said I did make the same decision in 2020 and purchased the T120 🤔 but the Interceptor E5 bike has improved so much 🤔 👍 since then
Ps I meant to ask how’s Fuerto. I’ve missed it since CoVid. I used to go twice a year and should have been going for a month when CoVid hit us in 2020 👍
@@JackBonhamMotorcycles it's quite nice actually being here for the first time. But I must say that I have also been to Tenerife in December to ride an Interceptor and the year before that on Gran Canaria. I like these two islands slightly more, but Fuerteventura does not disappoint haha
@@JackBonhamMotorcycles Well, it's almost twice the price but also almost twice the power.(plus quite a bit heavier of course). You can't buy that more power, even with the extra money you need for the t120.
Still waiting for my dealer gets his supply of REs. Already have a commitment to try a 350 and a 650 but they are still not in, supply line and demand problems for new dealers her in the US.
Hi Mike. Yes I’ve heard supply is slow to the US although I do believe demand in Asia and Europe was really high and then there are the worldwide transportation issues over the past almost 2 years 🤔👍.
Thanks great video, really interested in the Interceptor loves the looks. I may have to go second hand one so what would say are the noticeable differences between the E4 and E5 bikes? Thanks
Great review! I have one question, did you have confidence in the CEAT tyres? Are they stable under breaking, on cornering and on the motorway at higher speeds? Thanks a lot!
Hi Jack So, money no object. This or the T120. You can only pick one. Over to you and why? Asking because the T120 might be my next bike (or T100 haven’t test ridden yet). Regards Den
A good question mmmm. Money no object it would be the T120. Based on that extra power and it’s a prestige bike with just a bit more. That said the T120 is not twice the bike at almost twice the price. It’s better but not that much better. Quality and build is just a nudge a head for Triumph and the Triumph’s engine is a bit more refined. On another note. T120 V T100. The T100 is a fabulous prospect if you are not doing much motorway cruising ie no 6 speed and a tad less power. If you don’t miss all the chrome of the T120 and ride mainly ride on town and city roads then the T100 is probably for you and about 3k cheaper. 👍 But then again is the T100 £2.5k better than the interceptor 🤔 ?
@@JackBonhamMotorcycles I've learned not to interfere with a persons biases.. for me it was an easy choice to buy an Interceptor for a bunch of reasons that would mean nothing to someone set on a Triumph. I could afford either.. but being somewhat practical, which is one of my biases, I went for the RE.
Sadly it's all an illusion. Kind of like CGI. Its not a real bike, it's a computer on wheels. EFI, ABS, and catalytic converters in the exhausts. I have a 2013 RE B5 Bullet 500 that I converted to an Amal Concentric MK1 carburetor, and put an aftermarket exhaust on. I love it. Sadly that is not possible with the newer computer bikes. I'd just as soon play a video game as ride one of those things. The reality is about the same.
If you want a track machine, then I understand your point of view. But this is a bulletproof commuter..Coming from carbureted bikes the last 10 years I love the reliability of EFI on the RE. Carbs are great when they are tuned but they can be some finicky bastards. ABS, still haven’t felt it, but good to know it’s there if need be. And the catalytics are coming off as soon as my new pipes arrive, problem solved!