Interceptors

Hi everyone hope we are all well has anyone had any of the new Royal Enfield Interceptors how’ve you been getting on been considering what to get dad if he doesn’t get on with the Tenere 700 I got him with his stage 3b/4 prostate cancer when he’s able to ride again,

Thanks in advance Tj

I know a couple of lads who’ve had / have them. They generally rave about them. LOADS of aftermarket stuff for them too if that’s your thing, but spending a ton of money on upgrading one up kinda defeats the objective IMO coz you cudda just bought a Triumph instead!

Their low cost comes at a price though, they are built to a budget, so for example, they need some TLC if being ridden through a Brit winter.

Generally, they’re good, fun, usable bikes at a pretty unbeatable price point.

Thanks Eddie yep that’s the interesting weigh up we had an 865 a few years back it’s the Bonnie’sthat springs to mind initially. We did have a fair few issues with a Himmy that I ended up rejecting as they couldn’t get the parts to fix it at the time.

Thanks Cliffa he’s got an operation tomorrow so all fingers crossed.

savingclassicmotorcycles said:

Thanks Cliffa he’s got an operation tomorrow so all fingers crossed.

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I do own a 2019 Interceptor. It only has 4100 kms and bought it new in March 2020! So far, the only trouble was an oil leak from the camchain tensioner. Bolts were loose. There was a recall on brakes too and they were replaced ( calipers and pads) for new.
Riding wise, it's a good commuter bike for around town, it's comfortable for maybe 1 hour drive then the seat feels like a plank. The commodos are good and I find their ergonomy as good as any.
The only major drawback is at highway speeds over 120 km/h, it's a little sluggish to accelerate. So here, in Ottawa, going to work at around 5:30 AM if you are doing 120 on the 417, you are a hindrance to the traffic (as crazy as it seems!). At that speed, it's a bit out of breath...
Apart from that, I really like it!
Frank

Thanks Frank really interesting we've had a change of direction more to come on that in the following weeks