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**saudjawed** · 12-16-2018, 01:46 AM

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi, booked Orange crush on 14 November ( launch date). Dealer called up today said bike arrived, Monday I need to make payment and delivery after 2 days.

**saudjawed** · 12-16-2018, 08:03 PM

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Today taken a test ride on the Interceptor on ECR, it was amazing.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 12-16-2018, 08:43 PM

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Originally posted by Kunwar.g View Post

Great review, thanks for the Video.

If I am not wrong what you are referring to as thigh protector is just a knee protector, which is actually just to keep the knee from touching the hot engine head. On Interceptor I am not sure how you were able to get that close to it. But maybe you are tall . I am of average height and didn't come close to touching it.

Now that you have been using the REH BS4 for quite some time and have taken the TD of 650, if it was as of today would you have spent approx 1L more and got the Interceptor ?

Hello Kunwar. The video itself isn't a comprehensive one, I wanted to make sure the pain points that I observed are duly noted, thanks for watching. Secondly, those aren't knee protectors they are inside-thigh protectors which was mentioned by the dealers themselves which I found to be extremely malleable, for which I've commented on my review and with the dealer to which even they agreed.

Secondly, the bike overall is a great package which would be an irresistible proposition for those group that are either first-time buyers or the waited-and-waned group, simply a delicious package for the price.

My take on the bike would be of a mixed bag. Personally I feel the bike isn't an ergonomically oriented machine. RE must have tried hard to get the classic layout they did compromise on a few places of the bike i.e. rider and pillion comfort. I would definitely get both the Himalayan and 650 if I need to, but what's wise to understand is what ones usage is. My personal take on the 650 series is, they aren't a good deal for city commuting, cutting through traffic and/or B2B traffic, this bike isn't meant for that. It's meant to take on the highway for pure leisure rides and those occasional inter-state rides which is its sweet spot. Of course, the will of the rider can take it anywhere, but basically it's meant to certain things and not every thing, unlike the Himalayan.

The Himalayan on the other hand can take it all, yes you can't slice it through traffic as you would, it's nifty and lean enough to squeeze in almost anywhere, takes both roads, no-roads with elan, the tall stance which I personally love, it's frugal, and it's extremely pillion friendly and luggage friendly which were my primary aspects of purchasing the Himalayan. In the end it's an apples-to-oranges comparison, with both having different use and ride characteristics.

But would I get one? Well, not for a long time to come.

Cheers!
VJ

**Kunwar.g** · 12-16-2018, 08:56 PM

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Personally I feel the bike isn't an ergonomically oriented machine. It's meant to take on the highway for pure leisure rides and those occasional inter-state rides which is its sweet spot. Of course, the will of the rider can take it anywhere, but basically it's meant to certain things and not every thing, unlike the Himalayan.

The Himalayan on the other hand can take it all, yes you can't slice it through traffic as you would, it's nifty and lean enough to squeeze in almost anywhere, takes both roads, no-roads with elan, the tall stance which I personally love, it's frugal, and it's extremely pillion friendly and luggage friendly which were my primary aspects of purchasing the Himalayan. In the end it's an apples-to-oranges comparison, with both having different use and ride characteristics.

But would I get one? Well, not for a long time to come.

Cheers!
VJ

I have the same opinion, exactly same. A 650 in a RE Classic avatar is what would have sealed the deal for me. All ergonomics as the classic, but the chassis redesigned for the 650.

**Adarsh Malik** · 12-18-2018, 02:33 AM

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

I took the delivery of my Interceptor on friday. This is the 5th bike in all over Gujarat. The experience was awesome.

The dealership took good care of me and all the formalities. Infact on sunday ASM of RE of Gujarat region Visited my house and personally gave his card for any issues.

As far as the bike is concerned - the fit and finish levels are beyond me and my dads expectations. This thing feels like it would last an eternity. The break pads on my bike seem to be - Sintered ones. The bike came with all the accessories before my delivery and costed an additional Rs.8900 (only thing not attached is the engine pan and saddle bags). I am current on 230kms mark, Riding sanely below 70 kmph, as the positive vibes this bike gives, i want it to last and I will preserve this for my children as well. Its that how rock solid the build quality is.

I wish all the owners and new about to be owners an all the very best for their rides for many many miles.

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**Zapps** · 12-18-2018, 09:48 AM