Is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 a good bike?
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 did manage to convincingly win the hearts of a lot of people and journalists have sung nothing but paeans about this bike. But is it really as great a motorcycle as everyone has made it out to be?
When did the Honda 1000 Interceptor come out?
The first production motorcycle in the 1000cc VF range known as the 1000 Interceptor, was launched in the USA and Canada in March 1984. The Interceptor had a 998cc 113 BHP 16 valve V-4 engine with double over head chain driven cams.
How many litres of fuel does an Interceptor 650 use?
I go strictly tankful-to-tankful now. The least the Interceptor 650 does is 220 kilometres on a tankful and the best it does is about 270 kilometres (this is in about 10.6 litres of fuel). I have fuelled up some eight to 10 times by now and I get a fuel economy in the range of 21.5 to 26.
How tall is the pillion rider on a Royal Enfield Interceptor?
The third and the last problem said by the Royal Enfield Interceptor owner is the position of the pillion rider. According to him, if the height of the pillion rider is 5 feet 7 inches or taller, the positioning of the rear footrests make it extremely difficult for the pillion rider to sit comfortably during the long rides.
Are there any problems with the Interceptor 650?
One has to space the feet apart to avoid hitting the pegs and especially in the peak traffic hours; this wide placement of feet could prove to be dangerous. 2) Soft Stock seat: The stock seat on Interceptor 650 is too soft to provide comfort during the long tours.
Are there any problems with the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
The second thing that the owner thinks is a problem with the bike is the position of the gear shifter. According to the owner, the gear shifter is positioned too close to the engine, and if someone is not wearing fully covered shoes, their foot can burn. This can also be a problem where the boots can get damaged due to excessive heat.
How many CAMS does a Honda 500 Interceptor have?
The torque of the V-4 motors meant that you could troll around on the things at less than 2000 rpm; however, doing so meant that not enough oil got pumped onto the cams, of which there were a total of four. After about a year, many engines came in with cam problems; Honda replaced all the motors with improved models, but the damage was done.
What causes engine hiccups on re Interceptor 650?
9) Engine Hiccups: Encountering an issue related to poor power delivery between 1,600-1,900 rpm though we believe it is specific to our bike only. The issue may be due to the tappets and should get resolved on our next visit to the service center.