Fab5BKK Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 It seems to be a pretty good bike. Before going for a test ride, I'd like to get owner's feedbacks: * Overall experience * Things that need to be improved / changed * Current "best deals" available in Bangkok Many Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi850m2 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I am not an owner but I tried one at the Pattaya dealer. I really liked it, nippy in traffic, very easy to ride, good acceleration up to app 140, all in all, I was pretty impressed considering the price. I also managed trying the new Street Twin from Triumph, a direct competitor and to be honest I liked the Interceptor more. I felt the Interceptor was more comfortable for me (have long legs) but okay the ST have a bit more grunt but at almost double price, not worth it in my opinion. The Interceptor needs a bit louder pipes and the dealer said; most buyers gets the pipes changed pretty quickly. I don't like spoked wheels because of the inner tubes and more demanding maintenance so I hope they will offer a model with alloy wheels one day. I will not rule out I am getting an Interceptor one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agusts Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) Funny enough I came across the reviews of these a few days ago and went to RE shop in Phuket to have a look, I sat on it a bit and it's just reminded me of my first bike - well, not the size but the seating position..., my first bike was a CG lookalike Yamaha two stroke 80cc... It looks like a solid built, but a bit rough in the style, like they deliberately chosen not to go for smooth edges, and then engine is so big, it just bulges out , Indian style...!???? I looked for a comparison review with Vulcan S 650, but not found any - I guess not in same league, they compared it with Kawa 800 and Leoncino 500, a bit odd... There was a Thai guy there buying the GT version, more sporty. Very good reviews generally but these are only been out for 2 or 3 years, with 3 years warranty, so I guess they fix any issues so far, have to see if it lasts beyond 3 years...! Interestingly there aren't many used for sale, do maybe that's a good sign... Edited October 23, 2020 by Agusts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I put the AEW pipes on mine fairly soon after buying. 14,000 bht I like the Interceptor, I hadn't ridden a big bike in years so it was a good beginner again. It has good balance, decent power for 47 hp. I'm happy with it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi850m2 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Interesting article on BBC about Royal Endfield and how they plan opening a factory in Thailand within 12 month, the biggest outside India. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54429714 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 They have been talking about that forever. Was supposed to have been done well over two years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab5BKK Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Thanks, guys, for the feedbacks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I checked one out but I went with the Vulcan 650.The RE looked ok.Solid enough but it was too tall for me and with my buggered knees [I get one steel one next year sometime] I need forward controls.To be honest I love theVulcan.It has a lot of plastic but the thing really flys.I have a 2007 Triumph America 865 and a 2019 1200 Speedmaster The Vulcan would leave the merica like it was standing still and I dare say wouldn't be embarassed by the 1200. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 1:07 PM, Fab5BKK said: It seems to be a pretty good bike. Before going for a test ride, I'd like to get owner's feedbacks: * Overall experience * Things that need to be improved / changed * Current "best deals" available in Bangkok Many Thanks in advance! It seems to be a pretty good bike for what? The city? Touring? Racing? Shopping around the corner? Many bikes are good for whatever they are built for. And they are often not good for many other situations. What do you want to do with that bike? And "ride it" is not a sufficient answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: What do you want to do with that bike? Attract younger women. I wanted one too, but really too much money for what you're getting. Settled for a secondhand (5 year old) Honda CB300F for 50k does just as well, and probably more reliable. Edited November 8, 2020 by BritManToo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted November 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Attract younger women. Buy a Honda Wave and let them use it. ???? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab5BKK Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 OneMoreFarang: do you own a RE Interceptor 650? the 1st post was quite clear: "Before going for a test ride, I'd like to get owner's feedbacks:" So, do you own one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: It seems to be a pretty good bike for what? The city? Touring? Racing? Shopping around the corner? Many bikes are good for whatever they are built for. And they are often not good for many other situations. What do you want to do with that bike? And "ride it" is not a sufficient answer. I'm with you on that, why don't people go and ride it, IMHO there better bikes in that type in Thailand you only get what you pay for. Reminds me of my old Pather that I had 50 + years ago. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 For fork sake, buy the Interceptor 650, it's only 220K. At that price it needn't be your only one (Big Bike). The Interceptor 650 is 47 hp, nimble in traffic, plenty of power for open road. I'm not saying it's the greatest but it's alot of fun, you can always pay 550K for Triumph t100 900cc, the Kawi 800 W looks about the same, priced in the 300K's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 For th9se who want to see the bike in question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Here's the deal.....If Brexit works out they may be cheaper in the UK, if so may get one next year while things are still working and before the C19 bogeyman gets us all. Portugal is a great biking country, with Spain/Gib close by and I have 3 years before I need an MOT. Bought a black leather jacket and black helmet a couple of days ago, so good to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 There's a RE 650 Bobber coming out, then there's this beast below 883cc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said: There's a RE 650 Bobber coming out,then there's this beast below 883cc My God ! Fugly !!! Designed by BMW ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 2 hours ago, canthai55 said: My God ! Fugly !!! Designed by BMW ? Hard to understand how they came up with this monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 9 hours ago, EVENKEEL said: Hard to understand how they came up with this monster. Looks a bit like the old KX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poobear Posted November 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2020 I own an Interceptor 650 and have nothing but positive things to say about this bike. Great ride, smooth engine, fantastic gearbox etc.ect etc. I would not hesitate to recommend one or purchase another if something happens to mine. At the price it is a steal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam dreamers Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I won I own an Interceptor 650 that has just hit the 10,000 kilometer mark. Overall experience has been fantastic. The bike is a pure pleasure to ride and build quality is excellent. My bike is stock with a couple accessories made by Royal Enfield, ( tall windshield, small crash bars, and sump guard) which fit great and compliment the bike. I do my own service because it is so simple, (valve ajustment and oil change) and my because the dealer is 250 kilometers away. I just returned from a trip to Pai where I ran into some friends who have the same bike and have nothing but positive thing to say about this bike. If you are looking for a retro classic to tool around Thailand with at a great price I would look no further. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 On 11/14/2020 at 12:08 PM, EVENKEEL said: Hard to understand how they came up with this monster. To cater to the weird requirements of the American market? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: To cater to the weird requirements of the American market? I'm the American market and I'd never buy it based on looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyIdea Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 220,000 is a really good price for so much bike. I wonder if we won't see a substantial price hike when the economy recovers. Edited February 26, 2021 by MikeyIdea deleted a word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyIdea Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 What's the yearly insurance for the Interceptor 650 As you can hear, I'm interested ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, MikeyIdea said: What's the yearly insurance for the Interceptor 650 As you can hear, I'm interested ???? I got mine through dealer in Pattaya, around 13,500. I just checked Roojai and its about 8,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 On 11/8/2020 at 5:37 PM, BritManToo said: Attract younger women. I wanted one too, but really too much money for what you're getting. Settled for a secondhand (5 year old) Honda CB300F for 50k does just as well, and probably more reliable. How many young chicks has it pulled for you? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi850m2 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 18 hours ago, MikeyIdea said: 220,000 is a really good price for so much bike. I wonder if we won't see a substantial price hike when the economy recovers. No I don't think so. They haven't dropped the prices on bikes/cars during the crises but good deals are around. I was having a look at the Kawasaki Versys 1000, 100k discount. Yamaha 900 tracer are also heavily discounted but only the non GT model, maybe they want to clear stock before the new Tracer comes out with a whole new engine. I am very interested in the new 900 tracer GT but are afraid it will quite expensive, 1800$ more in the US over the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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