Comments on: Review: Royal Enfield Interceptor & Continental GT 650 Twins

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:06:23 +0000

In reply to Steve.

Hi Steve, three different riding positions. The Vulcan is probably the most comfy for commuting, but the RE 650 Interceptor is pretty good too, followed by the Benelli and the GT. At 2.5 hrs, though, the 650 Twins would be a bit hard to handle… Have you tried a TRK 502? Here is one of our reviews… https://bikereview.com.au/review-2018-benelli-trk-502x-world-launch/ Jeff.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:32:25 +0000

A great review.
I commute 2 1/2 hours each way a couple of times a week and I had been tossing up between a Vulcan and a Benelli (any of the 502) but now you have given me something completely different to consider.
What are you thoughts comparing them for comfort and ride ability?

By: El Nacho

El Nacho — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:08:47 +0000

Just curious what their maintenance schedules are? Every 6,000 kms? 10,000 kms? 15,000 kms? And how are Royal Enfield in terms of after-sales service? Are replacement parts readily available?

Sorry if I sound like I’m nitpicking. But since Royal Enfield is pricing their 650 twins in the same range as the MT-07, then they better make as much sense as the MT-07. Thanks!

By: Bike Review

Bike Review — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 04:07:45 +0000

In reply to Jon. Thanks Jon, they certainly are and it'll be very interesting to see what the custom bike scene does with them, as they are a great platform at a competitive price.

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:53:18 +0000

Great review on a new bike. Rare not to see it nit-piked to death. Royal Enfield is doing a great job on real world bikes that can be ridden by all ages and skill levels of riders. Most dealers in the US are hurting due to lack of sales. Wake up Japan, transformer bikes are going the way of cruisers. These are great bikes at a great price and can’t wait to see what more is store from Royal Enfield and when people start modding them.

By: Bike Review

Bike Review — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 01:03:05 +0000

In reply to Wayne. Nice stuff Wayne, they do look wicked in the Ravishing Red! It'll really stand out with the two-tone tank.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:39:15 +0000

Royal Enfield have spent squillions on development. Sounds like its going to payoff.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:33:05 +0000

Loved your write up. Big step up from my Classic 500. I placed a deposit on the Interceptor.
What Colour? Decided on ravishing red.

By: Vishnu

Vishnu — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 06:42:58 +0000

Expect the price to be around AUD 6500 looking at the price announced in EU and US. The bikes are priced very close to Enfield Classic 500. Loved your writing more than the video, which happens only rarely, you should write a book. You have the ability to draw images with words.