Reviews of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

It has amazing power, looks good, feels manly, comfortable to ride. I wanted to take the next big step in life after getting a job, so I recently bought my interceptor, and it is the first bike I own. I love its power, its high acceleration is quite useful, especially in the city and in traffic. The sound and feeling of riding it is amazing and make you feel manly af haha. Moreover, the number of things you can change is also nice, though some re-showrooms may not be ready to do it ( i was able to install original bar end mirrors through a different re-service center after the showroom refused to install it). I will update this review soon after i have ridden my interceptor a little more.

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Amazing bike at this price range. I always loved bullets and wanted to buy one. Had a pulsar for college as parents thought of. Bullet as too heavy for me. So bought it. When it was launched recently at a price that is 40k less than the current on road. Too a paid number, 5 years cashless insurance and extended warranties as had heard about breakdowns in some models. When I tode it, I was a little disappointed because this was no bullet. But then started riding with an altogether different perception and this bike will never disappoint you. Service can be a hit or miss depending on the service centre. But overall riding this bike is an absolute pleasure. You'd feel as if you're riding a rocket. Can't compare with sports bikes but for a retro bike at this price range with a comfy riding position not straining your back. This was absolute bang for my buck.

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It’s great bike fun to ride…sounds great…looking beautiful. Not feel heavy while riding even not in traffic.
About engine heat i will tell in summer…in winter it’s awesome.
No height issue anyone can ride i m 5.8”.
Re should provide trip-navigation & backrest.
Once you ride it you will start loving it…
It will be your dream bike…

About the Reviewer

Buying it is easy with less waiting time and better people in hand to deal with because it's re (royal enfield).Riding experience is above average and has a lot of merits over demerits, although it is best for a single person ride. You might think that the looks are just okyish in photographs but when you get it in hand and watch it over naked eyes, it looks just as fabulous a machine it could be. Performance with respect to Indian conditions is the best. As its the flagship machine of re, they keenly look into all the issues and to be frank are a bit partial to interceptor customers. Maintenance is easy but costly if you get hit.Pros:Awesome power delivery (for its engine capacity)Great torque till 3rd gear Amazing speed on 5th gear Acceleration is ironically huge. The least price for this engine capacity Good maneuverability Better stability Less vibration on bumps Good tyres Nice riding feel Cons:Limited info console. Worst pillion comfort No use of an inclined silencer. The seating position is hard for >400kms ride. Very bad comfort for the rider. Some minor issues in the design of built-in vehicle auxiliaries Poor headlamp. No full gear pedal Huge weight Vibrations felt hugely on hands (can't ride more than 200kms without leather gloves).

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The best bike in its class. Makes you feel like king on the road.. Head turner.. Makes you wait for the next ride very time you get down from him.Classic look with beast like performance..After riding and owning couple of best bikes in the series, this machine makes you feel the last one to own and care for.. Life time machine.

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I got my bike delivered on 20th August after almost a waiting period of 8 months. No complaints as it was worth the wait. Got mark 2 chrome.
The initial impressions are quite good, right from the word go you will fall in love with this bike. Not a bike for riding in traffic this is a highway cruiser.
Take good care of the bike, ride with protective gears on and most importantly enjoy the ride.

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Buying yourself a birthday gift is always a gratifying experience. If it is a re interceptor 650 then the celebrations start the moment you book it and continue thereafter. A chance reference at the wonderful bike which has captured the imagination of bikers not only in India but across the globe, made me drive upto the re-showroom at ambala on a Sunday afternoon. I learned that the showroom was closed but espied the chrome mk ii standing imposing across the glass, glistening in the surreal muted lights of the showroom. It caught the rays of the setting sun and reflected them back at me. Almost winking or enticing me to dare to dream again...
A dare is no stranger to an army man so I picked up the gauntlet and booked it at the earliest, hoping to get it before my 53rd birthday. Thanks to the online csd process and helpful staff I was able to get it just in time to rekindle the joys of riding again.

About the Reviewer

Interceptor is an amazing motorbike. I have been owning this bike for 6 months and these are the pros and cons 1- it is the most reliable bike from enfield 2- touring, no problem. Offroad, you should have the skill and definitely need a muscle because it is 202 kg wet. Not that much perfect for bumper traffic. But if you have the guts. You can pull it out 3- false neutrals are common. But sometime it disappears.4- it is well comfort for the rider and the pillion5- have a good range about 300 km and 24-26 mileage is pakka 6- ride quality is the best. Even haters will love the way the bike react.

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Got this bike in Feb'22, Chennai. Was riding RE Electra for 8 yrs. Pros - Refined engine and good power & torque, twin cylinder for this budget, Buying experience were good. Cons - Definitely not for daily use due to heaviness. I feel Electra was a lot better in terms of rider triangle, comfort, and availability of spares, and accessories. Feels cramped. No alloy wheels or tubeless tyres. Average instrument cluster. Even touring seats are very hard.

About the Reviewer

It has amazing power, looks good, feels manly, comfortable to ride. I wanted to take the next big step in life after getting a job, so I recently bought my interceptor, and it is the first bike I own. I love its power, its high acceleration is quite useful, especially in the city and in traffic. The sound and feeling of riding it is amazing and make you feel manly af haha. Moreover, the number of things you can change is also nice, though some re-showrooms may not be ready to do it ( i was able to install original bar end mirrors through a different re-service center after the showroom refused to install it). I will update this review soon after i have ridden my interceptor a little more.

About the Reviewer

Amazing bike at this price range. I always loved bullets and wanted to buy one. Had a pulsar for college as parents thought of. Bullet as too heavy for me. So bought it. When it was launched recently at a price that is 40k less than the current on road. Too a paid number, 5 years cashless insurance and extended warranties as had heard about breakdowns in some models. When I tode it, I was a little disappointed because this was no bullet. But then started riding with an altogether different perception and this bike will never disappoint you. Service can be a hit or miss depending on the service centre. But overall riding this bike is an absolute pleasure. You'd feel as if you're riding a rocket. Can't compare with sports bikes but for a retro bike at this price range with a comfy riding position not straining your back. This was absolute bang for my buck.

About the Reviewer

It’s great bike fun to ride…sounds great…looking beautiful. Not feel heavy while riding even not in traffic.
About engine heat i will tell in summer…in winter it’s awesome.
No height issue anyone can ride i m 5.8”.
Re should provide trip-navigation & backrest.
Once you ride it you will start loving it…
It will be your dream bike…

About the Reviewer

Buying it is easy with less waiting time and better people in hand to deal with because it's re (royal enfield).Riding experience is above average and has a lot of merits over demerits, although it is best for a single person ride. You might think that the looks are just okyish in photographs but when you get it in hand and watch it over naked eyes, it looks just as fabulous a machine it could be. Performance with respect to Indian conditions is the best. As its the flagship machine of re, they keenly look into all the issues and to be frank are a bit partial to interceptor customers. Maintenance is easy but costly if you get hit.Pros:Awesome power delivery (for its engine capacity)Great torque till 3rd gear Amazing speed on 5th gear Acceleration is ironically huge. The least price for this engine capacity Good maneuverability Better stability Less vibration on bumps Good tyres Nice riding feel Cons:Limited info console. Worst pillion comfort No use of an inclined silencer. The seating position is hard for >400kms ride. Very bad comfort for the rider. Some minor issues in the design of built-in vehicle auxiliaries Poor headlamp. No full gear pedal Huge weight Vibrations felt hugely on hands (can't ride more than 200kms without leather gloves).

About the Reviewer

The best bike in its class. Makes you feel like king on the road.. Head turner.. Makes you wait for the next ride very time you get down from him.Classic look with beast like performance..After riding and owning couple of best bikes in the series, this machine makes you feel the last one to own and care for.. Life time machine.

About the Reviewer

I got my bike delivered on 20th August after almost a waiting period of 8 months. No complaints as it was worth the wait. Got mark 2 chrome.
The initial impressions are quite good, right from the word go you will fall in love with this bike. Not a bike for riding in traffic this is a highway cruiser.
Take good care of the bike, ride with protective gears on and most importantly enjoy the ride.

About the Reviewer

Buying yourself a birthday gift is always a gratifying experience. If it is a re interceptor 650 then the celebrations start the moment you book it and continue thereafter. A chance reference at the wonderful bike which has captured the imagination of bikers not only in India but across the globe, made me drive upto the re-showroom at ambala on a Sunday afternoon. I learned that the showroom was closed but espied the chrome mk ii standing imposing across the glass, glistening in the surreal muted lights of the showroom. It caught the rays of the setting sun and reflected them back at me. Almost winking or enticing me to dare to dream again...
A dare is no stranger to an army man so I picked up the gauntlet and booked it at the earliest, hoping to get it before my 53rd birthday. Thanks to the online csd process and helpful staff I was able to get it just in time to rekindle the joys of riding again.

About the Reviewer

Interceptor is an amazing motorbike. I have been owning this bike for 6 months and these are the pros and cons 1- it is the most reliable bike from enfield 2- touring, no problem. Offroad, you should have the skill and definitely need a muscle because it is 202 kg wet. Not that much perfect for bumper traffic. But if you have the guts. You can pull it out 3- false neutrals are common. But sometime it disappears.4- it is well comfort for the rider and the pillion5- have a good range about 300 km and 24-26 mileage is pakka 6- ride quality is the best. Even haters will love the way the bike react.

About the Reviewer

Got this bike in Feb'22, Chennai. Was riding RE Electra for 8 yrs. Pros - Refined engine and good power & torque, twin cylinder for this budget, Buying experience were good. Cons - Definitely not for daily use due to heaviness. I feel Electra was a lot better in terms of rider triangle, comfort, and availability of spares, and accessories. Feels cramped. No alloy wheels or tubeless tyres. Average instrument cluster. Even touring seats are very hard.

About the Reviewer

It has amazing power, looks good, feels manly, comfortable to ride. I wanted to take the next big step in life after getting a job, so I recently bought my interceptor, and it is the first bike I own. I love its power, its high acceleration is quite useful, especially in the city and in traffic. The sound and feeling of riding it is amazing and make you feel manly af haha. Moreover, the number of things you can change is also nice, though some re-showrooms may not be ready to do it ( i was able to install original bar end mirrors through a different re-service center after the showroom refused to install it). I will update this review soon after i have ridden my interceptor a little more.

About the Reviewer

Amazing bike at this price range. I always loved bullets and wanted to buy one. Had a pulsar for college as parents thought of. Bullet as too heavy for me. So bought it. When it was launched recently at a price that is 40k less than the current on road. Too a paid number, 5 years cashless insurance and extended warranties as had heard about breakdowns in some models. When I tode it, I was a little disappointed because this was no bullet. But then started riding with an altogether different perception and this bike will never disappoint you. Service can be a hit or miss depending on the service centre. But overall riding this bike is an absolute pleasure. You'd feel as if you're riding a rocket. Can't compare with sports bikes but for a retro bike at this price range with a comfy riding position not straining your back. This was absolute bang for my buck.

About the Reviewer

It’s great bike fun to ride…sounds great…looking beautiful. Not feel heavy while riding even not in traffic.
About engine heat i will tell in summer…in winter it’s awesome.
No height issue anyone can ride i m 5.8”.
Re should provide trip-navigation & backrest.
Once you ride it you will start loving it…
It will be your dream bike…

About the Reviewer

Buying it is easy with less waiting time and better people in hand to deal with because it's re (royal enfield).Riding experience is above average and has a lot of merits over demerits, although it is best for a single person ride. You might think that the looks are just okyish in photographs but when you get it in hand and watch it over naked eyes, it looks just as fabulous a machine it could be. Performance with respect to Indian conditions is the best. As its the flagship machine of re, they keenly look into all the issues and to be frank are a bit partial to interceptor customers. Maintenance is easy but costly if you get hit.Pros:Awesome power delivery (for its engine capacity)Great torque till 3rd gear Amazing speed on 5th gear Acceleration is ironically huge. The least price for this engine capacity Good maneuverability Better stability Less vibration on bumps Good tyres Nice riding feel Cons:Limited info console. Worst pillion comfort No use of an inclined silencer. The seating position is hard for >400kms ride. Very bad comfort for the rider. Some minor issues in the design of built-in vehicle auxiliaries Poor headlamp. No full gear pedal Huge weight Vibrations felt hugely on hands (can't ride more than 200kms without leather gloves).

About the Reviewer

The best bike in its class. Makes you feel like king on the road.. Head turner.. Makes you wait for the next ride very time you get down from him.Classic look with beast like performance..After riding and owning couple of best bikes in the series, this machine makes you feel the last one to own and care for.. Life time machine.

About the Reviewer

I got my bike delivered on 20th August after almost a waiting period of 8 months. No complaints as it was worth the wait. Got mark 2 chrome.
The initial impressions are quite good, right from the word go you will fall in love with this bike. Not a bike for riding in traffic this is a highway cruiser.
Take good care of the bike, ride with protective gears on and most importantly enjoy the ride.

About the Reviewer

Buying yourself a birthday gift is always a gratifying experience. If it is a re interceptor 650 then the celebrations start the moment you book it and continue thereafter. A chance reference at the wonderful bike which has captured the imagination of bikers not only in India but across the globe, made me drive upto the re-showroom at ambala on a Sunday afternoon. I learned that the showroom was closed but espied the chrome mk ii standing imposing across the glass, glistening in the surreal muted lights of the showroom. It caught the rays of the setting sun and reflected them back at me. Almost winking or enticing me to dare to dream again...
A dare is no stranger to an army man so I picked up the gauntlet and booked it at the earliest, hoping to get it before my 53rd birthday. Thanks to the online csd process and helpful staff I was able to get it just in time to rekindle the joys of riding again.

About the Reviewer

Interceptor is an amazing motorbike. I have been owning this bike for 6 months and these are the pros and cons 1- it is the most reliable bike from enfield 2- touring, no problem. Offroad, you should have the skill and definitely need a muscle because it is 202 kg wet. Not that much perfect for bumper traffic. But if you have the guts. You can pull it out 3- false neutrals are common. But sometime it disappears.4- it is well comfort for the rider and the pillion5- have a good range about 300 km and 24-26 mileage is pakka 6- ride quality is the best. Even haters will love the way the bike react.

About the Reviewer

Got this bike in Feb'22, Chennai. Was riding RE Electra for 8 yrs. Pros - Refined engine and good power & torque, twin cylinder for this budget, Buying experience were good. Cons - Definitely not for daily use due to heaviness. I feel Electra was a lot better in terms of rider triangle, comfort, and availability of spares, and accessories. Feels cramped. No alloy wheels or tubeless tyres. Average instrument cluster. Even touring seats are very hard.

About the Reviewer