Royal Enfield Interceptor
Well, I have just been for a test ride on a new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. It was really nice. There was sufficient power to make it fun but not so much as to scare me (my present bike is an 1986 BMW R80 800cc so similar power. At least similar in theory and history books). The engine was smooth through the range.
The brakes are pretty good - powerful enough and progressive, I didn’t test out the ABS system. The one fly in the ointment was that the fuel tank is just 3 gallons so limited range but it should get 60+ mpg if ridden gently.
The chassis, as well as giving a really well planted feel, looks like it could take a reasonable load as it is so it could be a good basis for a travel bike - albeit one that is designed for on road use rather than off road.
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