Thanks for the actual review from an owner. This is a perspective test riders can never have. Those problems would drive me nuts.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Those thing do drive me nuts, I believe thay when you pay for something New you must get something flowless. And RE is not. I will still ride it, for couple of years at least, but that was a bad start.

The orange engine light is the relays, behind the left side cover. Take them out, clean the grease off the contacts and replace, 15 minute job. I've done mine twice.

Bought my 2023 Mark II in January of 22, love it so far. RE allows you to do your own service without voiding the warranty. I also have other motorcycles for other types of riding that I enjoy, but my RE INT 650 takes me back to the type of riding that motorcycles were initially intended for; it also does it quite comfortably. I am sorry to hear that you are having these issues and complaints, but they are beautiful, fun and nostalgic bikes that have a pretty good QC track record as of late.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Well I must do my own servicing definitely. Thank for watching.

Your right, But if you listen to what most reviews say, it's great, But if I was to buy one I would upgrade the suspension, change this and change that, put a new seat on change the bars , change the tyres, and look on line ther are loads of them for sale with very little mileage, and many have had suspension and exhaust system upgrades. So what does that tell you? Keep smiling, life is a constant learning curve.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Fair point. I already prepared script for a video on my upgrades worth 1700usd. Comming next week i hope.

First time I hear that kind of real life review, it gives another perspective, thanks !!

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. The camera was on and the check engine light went on. Simply had to talk about it.

I have a 2022 W800 that I bought new, it has been a problem since new. Now with 14,300 miles the ECU is shot. My 2022 RE 650 INT has 900 miles on it and has been trouble free so far.

You may have a dealer issue more than a bike issue, but it is good to hear a dissatisfied rider; if this is the first one in over 3 months of looking at reviews, I think you got unlucky rather than the bike not being great value.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Like I said, I will do another review by the end of 2023 season to see if my opinion shifted, thanks for watching.

I got an interceptor 650 3rd hand. It only had 350 miles in it, so not even at it's first service yet. It sat it's first winter outside with the person I bought it from. It needed a little TLC as he had dropped it a couple times. I did my own service and it was NOT hard at all. Several vids out there in this. I saved $400 (what I paid here in the states too) on it and learned the bike in the process. Best move I made and it only cost me a feeler gauge, oil and a filter. Already had the lube. So far it runs like a top and all I did was to get a DNA air filter and Powerage mufflers. Like you, I didn't want the most power a bike could have, knowing me, I'd have to test it and my wife isn't ready to give me up yet...yet. Hope it all gets sorted out for you, and for the better too!

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

So far 3000km and the problems persists. Will ride it for Next couple of years and see if I change my mind. Thaks for the comment!

@alexfr811

3 ай бұрын

@@bartgoodridejust a defective bike man… like any other product on this planet. I own a Yamaha and a month ago I had a big issue with the stator and the magneto that hugs it… expensive repair!… and I found out that so many Yamaha owners have gone through the same problem and the cause is a bad design of the magneto… machines are machines and they can and will fail… smile

Thanks for the review. Ultimately it's a machine produced to generate profit via sales numbers. When I was 18 I'd have certainly found this bike interesting but never something I'd want. I'm 55 this year and I've been off bikes for a while. I don't want power but the looks of those bikes that got me interested in bikes as a child in the first place. Then when I buy again I want new and something to keep that won't date. This thing is ideal.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Power is also dangerous, my most powerful bike was a 900cc Ducati Monster and it was too strong for me. I ride a 47 RE now as you know and this kind of power is my sweet spot.

When buying my first RE Conti 650 I went in with my eyes wide open in that I was buying basically a '60's era engine with some modern technology like Bosch fuel injection and antilock brakes. In North America we can service our own vehicles without the worry of voiding the manufacturer vehicle warranty. I watched a few KZread vids and did the first service myself. New oil , filter and a few beers, out of pocket $50.00. Comparing the W 800 engine sound to the RE twin is like comparing a 1960 beetle engine sound to 2020 VW Golf, either you like the agriculture-like sound or you don't. I liked the Continental GT so much I bought a RE Himalayan which is by far my favorite bike to ride, I also have a Honda Goldwing. I hope you are able to get your bike's issue sorted easily.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I feel ok dooing Oil change, filter, sparkplugs but valve adjustment is not something I would do myself.

@dry509

Жыл бұрын

Himalayan is your favorite? Could aI ride it on the freeway or motorway at 55-75 mph to get to some nearby country roads?

@bruceyoung4636

Жыл бұрын

@@dry509 Yes. I ride my Himalayan to work daily (weather permitting). Here in Dallas Texas the speed limit is seen only as a suggestion. I ride it at 65 mph on the Hwy the Himi does just fine, I will admit I stay off the interstates on either bike for one there is nothing to see and two I don't need to be in traffic going 80+mph. Last summer I rode all over southern British Columbia and the Himalayan never missed a beat.

@dry509

Жыл бұрын

@@bruceyoung4636 Thanks.

@ddmytrenko

Жыл бұрын

Sure, but one more interesting thing. RE is the only one who has an oil filter for the bike. It cost 5 times more than a high performance one for the bike from every leading manufactorer.

I recently bought a 2021 R.E. Continental GT. 650. It had two previous owners and 426 miles 681 KMs on the odometer. It had been left outside and had a host of faults when I bought it. I bought a simple OBD 2 fault reader and used basic tools to go right through the bike and fix all of the faults. MOST of the faults were due to neglect by the previous owners. Properly serviced and with everything set to the manufacturers specifications, it runs like a "Swiss Watch." Royal Enfield produce simple easy to own motorcycles. (Millions of them!)

Thank you so much for you sincere review! Cheers, from Portugal!🤝

I was always telling people to buy used W800 rather than a brand new Enfield. Yes, the new Enfields are better made than the old carburetted Bullets... but they are no more real 50s bikes and yet they are nowhere close in quality to Japanese retro motorcycles. But for the fact, RE have brilliant marketing ;) Don't worry - it could be worse... A friend of mine had a broken engine in the new Himalayan due to a chain tensioner failure which caused the valve to meet with the piston... BUT... truth to be told - I had check engine light on in most of my bikes at some point. Usually, it was the fuel issues.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Dude! Your trip to France with your daughter on a w800, is literally the reason I used w800 as an example. Thank you for the comment. Love your channel! You inspire!

@UncleLongbeard

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride thanks mate

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience and opinion! I'll strongly consider that when I'll choose my next bike

Mate you bought a bike for 2/3 the cost of the nearest competitor with 1/10 the level of technology. Most yt reviews are positive with respect to the price e.g. handling is exceptional - for the price.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I see your Point, but I always had problem, to agree with the statement like: "you buy cheep you need to accept less quality" . If lower quality means less comfort or cheap looks, than I am ok with that, but when the reliability after short time use is compromised, this I cannot agree to. Thank you for watching and a your feedback.

@dry509

Жыл бұрын

What bike do you like?

@kwakithailand

Жыл бұрын

​@@bartgoodride Exactly, mate 👍. "Cheap price" doesn't convert into "low reliability", if the engineers/penny pinchers do their job correctly.

@deltabluesdavidraye

10 ай бұрын

The engine tech is great This twin has four main bearings .

@artisfine

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂no comment

Hey, Greetings from Serbia. I have a Meteor 350 and also occasional check engine light comes on. Turns out its a oil temperature sensor issue, well not really a issue but the fact that they made the tolerances of that sensor readings based on Indian climate. The light would come on when I turned on the bike like bellow 10-15'C. Apparently this should be fixed with a ECU update in the service center. As for the comfort, I can't really add to that, the seat is very different to the Meteor. Price, well in my example, for a cruiser, the option was RE Meteor 350 or something like the Honda Rebel or a Kawasaki Vulcan S. But they are all a) "bit" more powerfull b) much more expensive. I like your vlog, crazy the amount of cash you paid for the service, that was a rip-off I would argue with them for sure. My first service on 500km was ~80e I'm sure you read a lot on the forums, and the small problems that will eventually go away, I'm hoping that will be in your case too, like false neutrals and such Best regards

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Interesting thing with that Oil temp sensor. It was exactly 11 deg celcius yesterday. Well in Poland I used INT 650 in - 2 deg. Will ask about that when dooing service.

@remuald1

Жыл бұрын

I drove a Classic 350 all winter in Warsaw every working day. I bought it new in August 2022, too. And not a single problem with the bike ever happened. It's just a word for statistics, since Meteor 350 was mentioned here too. I really hope everything is repaired under warranty and Interceptor will make you happy in the future 🤞

First, It's great you respond to so many comments. That's wonderfully considerate. Second, Stuart Fillingham owns a RE Interceptor and produces many videos. I'm sure you've seen them. He seems to be an honest reviewer too. Third--and this has nothing to do with motorcycles but everything to do with a "check engine" light. I bought a used Ford F250 ten years ago. For EU folks, a Ford F250 is a big pickup truck with a 2.4 meter bed and a 7.5 liter V8 engine. The check engine light has been on since the day I bought it. Nothing seems to make it go away and I just ignore it--never have had a problem. (I always joke that the fastest moving part on the whole truck is the gas guage going down.) Anyway, great review--it's very helpful to get a contrarian opinion from an actual owner of the Interceptor. I don't trust any of the "test ride" reviews.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I did have problems with some of my cars and bikes in the past... But never with new ones. This is so frustrating. After all you buy a new vehicle because you are sick of having trouble with the old ones.

Please tell me what was the result of the trip to the service? Did they find the cause of the problem, is everything okay now? I drive a Classic 350 in Warsaw. Bought it new in August 2022. I'm thinking of selling it now. I'm choosing between a used Interceptor and a Ducati Scrambler 800.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I did a video but you will be dissappointed. I still have problems. Watch here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpll1NCYdNjTlqg.html

I have the GT version so I'm curious to know what the check engine light was all about. Sure these Indian made bikes are not as nicely put together as a typical Japanese bike but having spent my formative motorcycling years on British bikes I find my Indian made bike is fine. Only problem I had was with the grease plastered all over the relay sockets, a very common problem on these bikes and easily fixed when you work out what the problem actually is. I do all my own service and when the local price of parts is too outrageous (like the rocker box gasket/seal) I order them direct from India.

@deltabluesdavidraye

10 ай бұрын

That W 800 is a 360 parallel twin not a 270 how can it sound the same

@deltabluesdavidraye

10 ай бұрын

So how exactly are the specs of W800 better? Better mileage? No.Better customization choices? No. Better parts availability No. Better parts selection choice No. That engine is a tank you are just not gonna find parts for the Japanese competition while they are in abundance for ANY and I mean ANY R.E.

OBD scanner - £35.00 ebay. Clear engine management light. Worked for me! 👍

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Will see what the service guys say.

@themotorider1

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride Yes. It won't hurt. Always good to be sure. I just didn't want the hassle of time off work etc. Hope it all gets sorted.

The Enfield has a 270 degree crank and the W800 has a 360 degree crank, maybe that's why they sound different. Not saying you don't have other reasons to complain.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I was not clear on that one. When I said the engine sound I did not mean the exhaust sound, ratcher sounds producend by the Engine block, in RE there is a notice producend internally like scratching or sanding, simply japanese bikes do not do that. Thank you for watching the video.

@ggrandcz

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride You do not know what you wish for. RE 650 does not have any bad engine noise. W800 is completly wrong example - 360° crank, no chain inside engine for cam shaft. I am sorry for orange helicopter sign. I bought new 2021 Yamaha MT09. And it had also troubles with injection/electronics and engine light came up few times. So based on my experiences I do not know what to buy to get reliable machine these days. But I have to state one thing - RE is overrated and overpriced in Czech Republic.

Quick question was the engine error? I was supposed to get my new interceptor 650 and it is having issue with the engine I was not able to receive it. Are any other issue of interceptor 650 having issue with there engine. It appears to be an issue with this motorcycle.

Each to their own, but judging by its sales most riders think the opposite of you. Simple home maintenance suck squeeze bang bike . I think they are great. Infact as an old guy I'm seriously thinking of down sizing from my current Kwaka Vulcan VN900 custom to an Interceptor chrome. It reminds me of my old Matchless 650 which I loved . Burnished alloy casing make modern metallized plastic ones look like s***

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I already downsized at 41... from Monster 900 to Interceptor 650. Quite similar to you, I bought RE because it reminds me about 1978 Yamaha XS400 I used to have years ago.

Something crazy there. Yeh, I think you're having a bad day! The cost of first service for me was £180 and I had a loan bike overnight so they did cold valve check. In contrast, my last Kawasaki Z900RS (sure, higher performance and twice the price bike) had a longer valve service first time at something like18k-km but the cost is over £800. As for noisy engine - looks as if you were comparing a brand new W800 with your Interceptor (and the W800 is dearer anyway) - try a ride on a W after it's run in and it's much noisier. It's also far less smooth to ride than the RE imho. The RE is a much better ride. Japanese motorcycles are not much better, not in the mid-range 650-800 class. Any apparent better quality has to be factored into the higher initial price anyway - but the RE is generally high quality. My old Honda NC750X was a lovely bike but there were very clear areas - swing arm paint, front fork chrome, and other parts, that lacked quality and were made to a budget. (However, I will go back to one eventually). The Interceptor seat, by comparison, is far better than the harsh Honda saddle. Also the Honda as with many Japanese bikes, lacks any character. The RE is a bargain and delivers a very good handling bike, with a smooth and torquey engine (all you said others claim). I'd be straight in complaining about the engine light and presumably it's still under warranty. So before you get downhearted, find out why - and how they deal with it. There's no guarantee Honda or Suzuki would be any better.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Honest comment! Thank you.

mine is 2020 euro 4 INT650 and I haven't had any problems so far. 3 years running. but I've heard somehow euro5 models have more problems than older models.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

If you think about this it makes sense. Mine is 2022. It is a common practice that producers after a Success lowers the quality of the product over time... Well somehow this does not apply to japneese producers.

Last year I brought a new MT-03 and the bike had squeaky brakes and the first service was $600 for the first service. I have a new Ford Maverick and the check engine light comes on every few days, it is a faulty sensor that will be replaced once it comes in.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that.

i think it silly if you like the engine noise from a w800 better than a int 650 better but than still buy the int 650 (it does not make sense to me )

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Lets distinct engine noise from exhaust sound. I do not understand why everybody focuses on exhaust while the motorcycle gives a whole range of other sounds. If you listen closer to my video, you will hear the difference. RE engine case is making scratching/sanding noise, japanese motorcycles dont. And believe me, when it was new it did not do that.

You are so true. Last year, I was going to buy a new interceptor for AUD$11,000 because of its looks and sound. But when the dealer told me that it's service starts from AUD$350 (whereas $250 for Yamaha bikes) and service intervals every 5000km (instead of 10,000km as on Japanese bikes), I bought a used Yamaha XSR700 for $10,000 with only 4,000 km odo. It's been one year, and I am so happy with the better looks, sound, power and cheap self maintenances on my Yamaha.

The camera looking down / small field of view in this vid bothers me.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I know.... sorry about that i did not switched it to Superview Mode and this is why it is bad. It bothers me too.

I really like it, because that’s the most expensive bike I can afford in India,,, it’s like the cost of 2 iphone pro max base price and it gave me a trailer of what faster bikes really are, before this I rode a 125cc single cylinder from yamaha and I loved the pickup and performance for the price, but the reliability was a huge issue and for 8 years I had that bike no yamaha service centre across 3 major cities could solve the problem, until a local mechanic took guarantee and made me order a replacement part from yamaha, where the service guy clearly stated it won’t solve the issue, but still I bought it and the local guy replaced it and then it was solid but then I replaced the bike after 10 months with interceptor and 3 years no issues whatsoever 😅

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Seems like all countries have bad services.

Squeaky brakes is a normal occurrence on most vehicles. This is just contaminants that accumulate on rotors, and pads over time, like excess dust, mud, etc. Flush brakes and rotors with clean water occasionally to reduce contaminants. Inspect pads and rotors for any damage that has incurred from normal road use. If you live in a particularly wet or humid area, inspect for rust accumulation and burrs that can be caused from excess moisture on brake surface areas. If persistent squeaking continues, make sure brakes are clean and dry, and spray components with a quality brake cleaner according to manufactures recommendations. You can always upgrade to performance brake components. Inspect relays for excess dielectric grease packing from factory, and depack by flushing relay connections and blades. Use a quality electronic cleaner, such as CRC-Electronic cleaner as recommended. After cleaning reintroduce just a thin layer of dielectric grease such as [ AGS Dielectric Grease], with just your finger just to cover surface of blades for protection of component. Check all connections periodically for connectivity. Vibration tends to work electrical connections loose over time, especially motorcycle connectors. 👍👍🏁🏁

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Dude .. did you wrote this or copied? If it comes to the brake pads i did service them and it worked for 50km way too short. But thanks for watching and advice.

Of course the W800 sounds different - its quite a different engine - bevel-driven cam instead of chain-driven; 360 degree crank instead of 270 deg; SOHC instead of DOHC. And 773cc vs 648cc of course. The noises you are hearing on the interceptor are mostly the cam chain, 2 overhead cams and their tappets, and the 270 deg firing interval.

Cześć, minął już rok od publikacji filmiku, dalej nie jesteś zadowolony z motocykla czy coś zmieniło się ?

I own a 2022 interceptor 650. Never faced any of the issues you mentioned. Updated to new seat and drove 4000+km without any issues. For me it's gem of a machine. Service cost was around $40 (3000 inr) here in India

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Good to hear that only I have those issues.

@sebastiant1268

Жыл бұрын

In Chile the first service cost over $170 usd.

@ddmytrenko

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride You are not the only one. As I see we both live in the same region in Poland (I'm from Krakow). And I also have "check engine" issue all the time. Especially when I'm riding in the mountains.

@bruceyoung4636

Жыл бұрын

I too have had zero issues with my 2021 Himi with 10000km on it and my 2020 GT 650 with 5000 km on it. Both are Bullet proof (Pun intended).

Mam od nowości Mercedesa za £73000, co chwila mam engine light. Odmawiają wymiany na nowego mimo że chyba więcej stoi u nich niż jeździ. Mam też Interceptora 650. 2019, działa bez zarzutu. Na serwis wydałem 0, zrezygnowałem z gwarancji (zamontowalem bardziej agresywny walek rozrzadu S&N) i wszystko sam robię-zawory i olej. Myślę że po prostu miałeś pecha, tak jak ja z Mercedesem.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Ostre wałki... Chętnie bym Cię odwiedził i dowiedział się jak to zmienia moc. Nie wiem czy odważyłbym się aż tak ingerować w motocykl. Podziwiam za odwagę.

Second hand new style Triumph Street Twin a much better bet. 2 year old model with 5000K about the same price as a new RE. Superior by far in any metric.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

You are probably right, but It is so much easier to buy a new motorcycle especially when you need financing.

Take your front caliper off, the sliders aren't in the right spot and there's no grease on the slides or backside of the pads. There's a recall for a full replacement but it's just a manufacturing slip up.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Already did clean pads and sand them. Helped for 50km and back squeaking. Will try with the copper grease. Thanks for your comment.

Dzięki za film, byłem nagrzany na super meteora 650 jako pierwsze moto, przymierzałem się na targach w poznaniu, ale nie wiem czy sobie nie daruje i nie pojdę w kierunku hondy cl500. Zakup planuję w przyszłym roku więc może jeszcze coś ciekawego znajdę

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Jak masz blisko do Poznania. Daj znać. Podjadę INTem to się przejedziesz.

@kontrolermzk

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride super dzięki ;) jestem z grudziądza, jeśli w przyszlym sezonie jeszcze będziesz go ujeżdżał( a raczej planujesz z teco co mowiłeś) to się odezwę :D

What headset are you using? Audio is so clear

I almost got a royal Enfield hunter until a spoke to a few royal Enfield owners, they all have many problems so I’m sticking with Yamaha and Suzuki

How did you fix the check engine light issue?

@BikerGirlTraveler

15 күн бұрын

Cut the wire that goes to it and it will turn off and never bother you again. You are welcome! 😂

Seems like RE owners have a wide spectrum of experiences with their bikes. Maybe try a Yamaha XSR 700 next. Ride safe!

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to buy an XSR, but they were simply unavailable, I even rented a Tracer 7 for a weekend and did 1400km trip to the mountains. Technically, the bike is perfect. the only thing I found was that it is a bit too short, and this makes it a bit aggressive in turns. I even dropped at some point.

Shop around for dealerships to do your servicing, or do it yourself it's not difficult, engine light could be greasy relays common with these, in any case the warranty will sort that out, as for comfort buy the latest RE touring seat they're very reasonably priced, brake issue will be trivial, contamination or similar, again warranty if you can't clean pads/discs, if your stil not happy then pay thousands more for one of the competition.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I just send the bike to the dealer who sold me the bike. In the meantime my speedometer died.

That bike has got to be the easiest current bike in the world to work on yourself. Valve clearance check and oil change should be an hour in the driveway and about 20 bucks, filter and oil combined. I have a VStrom 650 and the valve service on that is a gigantic pain in the ass compared to the INT650. If you're paying more than he is, it's because you have a crappy dealer that's ripping you off. Seriously the service is trivial, you can learn to do it easily yourself. But maybe that's just me - I actually won't let anyone else touch my bikes or cars. I've never taken a bike to anyone else for any kind of service.

@bartgoodride

11 ай бұрын

Warranty requires to do this by authorized service. And yes vstrom is a Vtwin, so double the work with valves. And what I paid for the service it's an official price for the whole country checked on then RE site.

@John_Ridley

11 ай бұрын

@@bartgoodride Tying warranty to having service done by the dealer is illegal in the US. In order to deny warranty for doing your own service, they would have to be able to prove in court that you either did not perform the service or that you did it in a way that caused the specific damage that is under claim.

I wish my Tenere 700 was only 400 dollars. I would gladly pay that. Regular routine maintenance for my bike used to cost me around 600 dollars. Recently it went up another 50-70 bucks. The 12,000 mile maintenance was 1,100 dollars. Yes, 1,100 bucks. That is a lot of money, specially when you consider that the routine maintenance of the Tenere 700 in the US is done every 4,000 miles. Yamaha USA likes to scam people out of money, because the routine maintenance of the Tenere 700 in other countries is every 6,000 miles.some claim that it is due to the higher speeds of the roads in the US. I think it’s bull crap. I can only imagine the price of routine maintenance for BMW and other European bikes in the US.

Their definitely good looking bikes but I wouldn't be able to handle such a frequent service schedule... I own a 2012 Harley Davidson Roadking that I've owned since new and have had no problems with it. Hydraulic valved and lifters and belt drive so all I've done in 83000kms is oil changes witch I do myself, breaks and tires...

@John_Ridley

11 ай бұрын

I don't know why anyone would pay someone to do a valve check on a RE. It's the easiest thing around, takes only a little more time than cleaning and lubing the chain.

I feel you have been really unlucky with your Interceptor. I have had mine for two months, (3800km), now and am having a blast. The seat is uncomfortable after a couple of hours, but I usually take a break for other reasons every one to two hours anyway. Service costs are high but I hope over time to do more of the work myself because the bike is pretty basic. I do wish for a little more power going up steep hills but otherwise no complaints. Ironically I am almost looking forward to parts needing to be replaced because they generally can be upgraded for a significant improvement. Having said all that I do like some of the similar sized Japanese bikes, but I don't trust my inner idiot with the extra power of say the XSR700 and I think the Z900RS is simply gorgeous, but sadly too much power for me.

@neilfitter9834

10 ай бұрын

Just to add my two gripes with the bike..... 1. The fuel gauge is useless, I would almost prefer old school carburettors and a reserve tank. 2. My indicator switch is horrible.

@antoniosantos4813

9 ай бұрын

I like the expression "my inner idiot"...i too have problems with "my inner idiot"....sometimes.

Over 33k miles since June 2019. A new battery and a speedo wheel sensor on warranty. That's all that's gone wrong. A new chain and lots of tires ...

Ale że zamienisz Royala, który jest żywym motocyklem na jakąś nudną Yamahę ;-))))))) ? U mnie w Himku też zdarzyło się zaświecenie żółtej kontrolki. Przede wszystkim za szybko naciskałem starter po przekręceniu kluczyka. Musi pompa napompować, kontrolki muszą zgasnąć i dopiero start. Po drugie, kontrolka po jakimś czasie sama gasła lub wystarczało wyłączyć i włączyć motocykl. Na serwis nigdy z tym nie jechałem bo nic poza świeceniem czyli zarejestrowaniem jakiegoś błędu się nie działo. Wiem, że to wkurza, szczególnie w nowym moto. Ale o podobnych historiach słyszałem już w nowym Triumphie czy Toyocie (tu chodziło akurat o samochód). Zdarza się więc nawet najlepszym. Co do kosztów przeglądów - RE Polska na swoich stronach ma (miał?) wyszczególnione kwoty za poszczególne przeglądy gwarancyjne. Ja akurat za Himalayana przy 5k km zapłaciłem poniżej kwoty przewidzianej przez importera. Pozdrawiam.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Hej. Motocykla nie zmienię, przynajmniej przez kilka lat. Masz rację z cennikiem, jest tutaj: www.royalenfield.pl/book-online. W temacie pompy paliwa. Staram się czekać, szczególnie po postoju, trudno mi więc łączyć zbyt szybkie odpalanie z kontrolką check engine. Dziekuje Tobie za obszerny komentarz.

Sell it, nothing about the bike will ever satisfy you and a bike should be an enjoyable ownership. Many people love this bike despite the flaws however you should never continue to suffer the discouragement of a bike you fail to trust. Plenty of other bikes out here get one that delivers what you want, it's a machine not a wife.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I will. But not just yet. I will ride it for 2 to 5 years. Longer I ride it, more I think that this should be my secondary bike, not primary.

Może byłeś w górach dzień przed? U mnie check engine świeci już na wysokości Libertowa. Po powrocie do Krakowa na następny dzień znika. Problem dotyczy motocykli z Euro 5 w których ECU jest zabezpieczony przez tzw Anti Tamper Software. I nie da się w żadny sposób dolać więcej benzyny do mieszanki. Nawet w fabrycznym egzemplarzu mieszanka jest zbyt biedna. A jak dołożysz lepszy filtr i wydech - to jeszcze bardziej. ECU musi ciągle przeprowadzać tzw korektę mieszanki (zwłaszcza w górach) i uznaje to za błąd w całym układzie EFI.

Hi, W800 is 360° timing Int650 270° ......so totally different sound is normal i see you added lots of aftermarkets parts so i suspect perhaps during the job a wire Was not correctly plugin or something like that......and that why engine Light come on.... Or put an OBD scan. All owners of a beauty motorbike with shinny chromes aluminiums etc....Like HD dry Wash and polish their motorbike beforz and after à ride.....and Never ride in raining Day....(too lots of washing/polish job) Fault Neutral Ex:when you Shift up on a Yamaha you need to shift verry firmly with foot With R.E gear box just à little verry verry little foot movements is needed...

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Still, it's not the tact of cylinders and not exhaust sound that bothers me... those are good... it's the noises coming from the engine case, friction, rotation, and scratching. No wire was deattachech during my changes. Still thank you for the comment.

Ive owned my bike for three years and the check engine light has allways been on 😂

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Did you checked what was the cause?

@jarb-ops

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride nope. Still running. Don't care. Getting a new one soon anyway

Mate, it sounds to me that you have a shit dealer that rips you off and does a louzy service. My 2021 Interceptor has well over 30K on it and I do not have any of those problems. yes, there are some things that are not great about the bike (like the standard cheap relays - first thing I swapped out - 40 euros on panasonic relays) and the factory seat is a bit crappy (replaced that too) But I do all my maintenance myself - it is not hard to do - there are quite a few videos out there that can guide you through it - it is a simple bike to work on and the engine is rock solid.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment. I appreciate it.

I like the sound of the RE better than the Kawi.

@bartgoodride

11 ай бұрын

I was not clear in the video... The sound of engine insides it's what is bothering not the exhaust.

I think that its best to buy a used one and avoid the required dealership piracy... and its a RE, so better to not expect reliable electronic performance, you got a check engine light...which is really not a reliable thing to begin with.....do you ride it and enjoy it ? if so, don't expect more than that. If you want more perfection, get a Honda

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Never had a Honda, they never had anything I both liked and could afford. Maybe only the X-ADV 750, cause I always had a thing for scooters.😬

@richard2951960

Жыл бұрын

and pay heaps more !

The Kawasaki W800 has a parallel twin 360 degree crankshaft and the Royal Enfield Interceptor has a 270 degree parallel twin crankshaft. They will sound different.

I think that the appeal is totally subjective and to be frank, if you want a comfortable bike to ride you do not buy a retro Cafe styled machine of any brand; just saying. I have owned several different vintage cafe styled bikes over the years and none of them delivered a cushy ride; however, they did deliver a degree of exhilaration when zipping through the twisties. If you want a plush ride then you need to look towards something of a sport tourer like a Pacific Coast, a full on bagger like an R 18, Chieftain, Ultra Classic, or at the very least a Heritage, SoftTail Deluxe, or a cruiser of that sort be it a Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Moto Guzzi, BMW, or so on. There are plenty of bikes better suited to comfort and I see the Enfield as an entry level commuter/toy with plenty of nostalgic character, that is also easy on the wallet (to a degree). Plus it is also being able to say you own a bike made by the oldest motorcycle manufacturer on the planet. I own a vintage Harley, am looking for a vintage Indian, had a 62 Triumph and hope to find another, and ordered a 2023 Continental GT for a daily commuter. This is because I wanted a bike from each of the 4 oldest motorcycle companies in the world. The funny thing is none of them are comfortable for long distance and that is why an R-18 will be in the works for 2025. Hopefully, by then I will have more time to ride long distance than I do now.

I could not agree more.. I have a feeling Royal Enfield is not focusing on perfection but on Profits ..

Maybe you should find out first why the light is on before you go on driving wirh the light on and talk about selling the Bike. 2500km on the clock but obviously already a lot of modifications done. Maybe it would drive more comfortable with the original handle bar? I have got my Himalayan five years ago and still like it more each day, thats why I added an Interceptor 2 years ago. Never ever had only one issue with one of them. Thats why I am going to sell my old BMW, and my old Z1000 now, I never road them again since years now.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

This is not the first time it lights up, also it got on during this ride, so now I am not riding, waiting for the service to check. Thanks for watching.

It seems that since the R.E. is a moderately priced bike dealer profit is low so they make more profit from parts and labor.

I've got another service booked for my Interceptor tomorrow. My wallet is already crying and I've only covered 4000 miles 😢

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching.

@simonsmith8580

Жыл бұрын

Do it yourself then, it’s easy.

It’s servicing cost for me cost Rs. 3000/- which is around 37.5 dollars. Don’t know what they did to your bike to charge that much money.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Well... European pricess are clearly higher.

Re noises from the engine, if you was as old as me you probably wouldn't notice, as you would have ridden older bikes that were mechanically noisy, when they were running well?!

199€ for the first check-in ... Putt another seat ... Life will go on !

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Already have another seat... But no worry this is not a life breaker for me. Thanks for watching.

Honda crf300l first 600 mile service at the dealer, £100.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! This is how much it should cost.

@girlinagale

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride Saw a Continental gt 650 at the dealers today. He said first service would be about £200 (UK.)

I agree

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Not every one does. Some people ware not happy when I published that. Thank you for the comment. It is people like you I am running my vlog. Good to have you.

@bluesysaxman

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride You're welcome. I have seen many reviews were people had no issues with the bike and I have also seen reviews where there were mentions of squishy brakes. I am a new rider who loves that retro look. I opted for a Kawasaki Z650RS. I feel it's an all-around better bike and gives me some room to grow. I am sorry you have had all those issues with a new bike. Keep bringing it to the dealer under warranty to get it taken care of even though it's a big inconvenience.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I did checked this one before buying Re, finally bought the cheeper one.

I really wonder how this bike would compare to SR400. If there is not much difference in acceleration, I would stick w more light weight, made in Japan SR400

@bartgoodride

5 ай бұрын

I owned xs400. It produced 40HP in 1978! Size and performance was similar. I actually miss that bike.

Please go and spend at least 10K on a new Bema and do the same review TWICE THE PRICE PLUS Or the Kawasaki You get what you pay for or do you NO YOU DO NOT !! I honestly think you have missed the point here but full marks for giving an honest review of what you think Most do not as we all know they are paid or given privalages by the manufacter.. In most cases a better seat solves the comfort issue again even the expensive bikes have after market seats to make them more comfortable also

Buy a Honda cb500x and you will have oil dripping from the water pump from 570km. Deformed tires from new, plastic steering bearings. The counter nut from the steering stem it's getting loose every time. The warranty is rubbish. They replace only the pump after 1 year, at around 5000km. Bolts are getting stretch, even if they are torqued to the correct value. The abs ring has scratches on it, but it touches nothing. On the rear wheel one of the bearing is turning very easy, the other is like new. You pay for Honda quality, but you get ...... I've tested RE continental GT and it looks very well done. The ride feeling was superior to the cb500x. They didn't have interceptor for drive test so I can't say anything about comfort, but the Himalayan is the firs bike that I can ride standing up with stock setup. All the brands have problems now. Some are little some are big, but the difference is made by the solutions that they provide. About the price of the service. In my country, Romania, it was around 115 euros only the oil and filter. The second was at the dealer over 250 euros. In your case...something was wrong with 400$.

You cannot compare the RE to a Triumph, Honda, Kawa, Suzuki. KTM, APRILIA ETC RE are not the bikes to buy if you have your mindset.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Of course I can... we all must! When you buy a Triumph, you pay for it with dollars. Right? Do you pay with pinecones when buying a Royal Enfield? No. I can agree that paying less comes with less: power, range, looks, and prestige, but I do not agree with less reliability and more brakedowns. Thanks for watching. It is good to have a different perspective!

I don't pay people to work on my bikes so labor costs are nil

@simonsmith8580

Жыл бұрын

And you get a better service as well

I feel the same about my dacia duster 😐

I know I know it's the IAT sensor.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I will tell you if you were right after I check it.

I totally agree with you about Japanese bikes, they seem to do what it says on the tin and more! My new Interceptor had the engine management light come on, but rode fine, not a problem. It's when the engine management light went out that the real problem started. The bike kept cutting out when least expected and dumped me in the middle of the road a few times. I didn't even realise the engine had cut out until the bike was on top of me. Also the flared out exhausts burnt my legs in the summer, when it was really hot, I still have the marks, I guess it's the Royal Enfield tattoo, every owner should have a couple! It also cut out, cut back in, cut out again and cut back in whilst doing 70MPH on the motorway in the rain! My Interceptor is trying to kill me!

@simonsmith8580

Жыл бұрын

Burnt by the exhausts, lol

@morgan.enfield

11 ай бұрын

For the engine cut out, I had the same issue on my brand new Euro 4 Interceptor. It was difficult to diagnose, it was a faulty crankshaft position sensor. The bike was about 4000 km, the sensor was changed under waranty and since no problem at all, the bike is now 15000 km.

@londonbiker

11 ай бұрын

@@morgan.enfield Thanks for that, mine's a euro 5 mark 2 chrome. Royal enfield have been down to the dealership and remapped the ECU. So it's now been remapped twice! We'll see....

complain direct to RE & change the service center

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Next service center is 350km than the one I used. Will have to solve that.

@SouravAcharya9444

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride go to same gud aftermarket garage it's nothing that big stuff ☺️ well your problems is nothing compared to mine 650's problem 😢 your issue is just like baby 🍼 to mine issue 😅

First critical review I have heard sorry you have a bad experience with yours trade it in for something you like better or warranty work it but it sounds to me you will never be happy with this moto

@alexrennie7483

Жыл бұрын

Why are you even riding the bike if you're not happy with it? Stop whining and move on nugget?

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Will not trade it, will need to live with it. Already asked for warranty service.

you are just getting over charged at that particular dealer for service. with modern smog emissions contrills cheack engine lights can come on for any new bikes for smog controls.

Want better stuff, spend more money. Tons of companies are willing and happy to take more money from you for arguably better quality or spec bumps. Mind you, iPhones are made in china in the same factories cheap android phones are made. Don’t like it, sell it pony up some more cash.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I believe in a kind of a promise a company gives when selling you something. This said, selling the bike now, after 8 months of having it, would be like throwing away money to a trash can. Will ride it for couple more years and see how it ends up. Thank you for watching and your comment, all kind of opinions are appreciated.

400 dolars?! in Mexico service cost is 130 dolars

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Exactly man!

If you own a Royal Enfield you should be doing the servicing yourself, it’s that easy! Also, it’s not the bikes fault you got ripped of by the-dealer who serviced it! Can’t take this vid seriously, apologies!

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Well. In order to keep the warranty, buyer is obligated to do service intervals in authorized service. And The price I paid to service is only 15% higher then the official RE service price. Still this is 3 times more then Suzuki takes to service Vstrom. This is a fair review of how it is to own an Interceptor 650.

@nigeltoulson6556

Жыл бұрын

@@bartgoodride That’s not quite right, at least not in the uk. Law states that servicing must be done by a competent person, certainly not necessarily a main dealer (although I do agree some dealers may fight this to protect their own interests, even though they’re wrong! But servicing costs should be no more than £250, unless the dealer is confused over what has to be done and when, as some are. I would seriously find another mechanic. I do agree that the seat is rubbish - was first thing I replaced!

You overpaid for the initial oil change.

Cannot understand why people buy those Enfields .and then spend more money "bringing it up to speck" . insane . Buy Japanese guys !!

You should buy a Triumph

I think you're having a bad day ahahaha

the only one on the net who criticizes Royal Enfield! who rides an interceptor...? is it paid by a competing brand? if you are not happy with one bike buy another...but for the same price you will get nothing and there are problems on all bikes

Sounds like your having bad day and RE is not for you. Try a BMW next time.

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Meybe when I am 58. 😀

Why are you talking about cars?

Get a VStrom lol

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

Too ugly. Sorry. Lol.

thank you , Im not getting one, as simple as that and there are so many other options out there. don't need this lemon of a nostalgia lol

@bartgoodride

Жыл бұрын

I did buy the Interceptor because of some level of nostalgia... I would still buy a modern classik. Thanks for watching.

@simonsmith8580

Жыл бұрын

Your loss then

Yr dealer / service centre is charging way too much and he should fix things like squeaky brakes and engine problem under warranty. Apart from that , it’s basically an updated sixties design so don’t compare it to modern jap bikes

me and my buddy's have this group for almost 4yrs nos and we have same bike int650 our bikes is 4yrs old now and none of us encountered your problem to be honest. people can't or no right compare the quality of int650 and gt's to their lower cc brothers their quality is way far better from those smaller CC bike. for me if you can't afford more expensive brand like triumph I think you have no right to bent out you just have to accept to yourself that you can't afford expensive thing. kia wagon? kia? that's says alot about your income. come on man don't be on the bitter side you no rich don't be delicate cause you can't. simple as that.

When you pay half yes half for a machine then expect a few issues Its great to simply have a machine you can work on and not pay £90 per hour to some idiot company I do not make this comment in light terms It seems to me that think motorbike and double any price or just make it up as you go along MASSIVE MASSIVE RIP OFF COMES TO MIND !! Bikes Clothing Parts etc etc etc its a joke !!!! So buy a cheap bike service it yourself learn what its about and stay well away from the so called modern stuff In a nut shell Royal Enfield will always be a good buy Its just common sense is it not ??? I own a B.M.W. 1200 G.S. and what a pile of rubbish it really is if you take the running costs and how some of it is put togethere so dont listen to the B.M.W. brigade who tell you how reliable and fantstic these bikes sre THEY ARE NOT IN MY HUMBLE OIPINION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree