Rancid Rumpboogie
Blues Mangler
After nearly 20 years without a bike, I am buying another motorcycle. It is the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
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Bernie Fitz
Blues Junior
You'll put your eye out, kid!
Rancid Rumpboogie
Blues Mangler
Nope. My first bike was a '51 Harley Panhead. That was enough Harvey Diddleson for me.
blackcoffeeblues
Student Of The Blues
There is one here in Prescott Valley, Az. He pulled in next to me at the gas station-----I will admit---I fell in love with it---one frigging COOL RIDE
and not over priced IMOP-----also saw a "66 Triumph 650 Bonneville" at "Jesse Pigpen Harley Davidson Repair" here in P.V. yesterday---totally restored----fell in love with it too..My 1st bike was a 59 Harley 750cc-(45 ci flathead KRTT-)-pre-runner to the Sportster---2nd was a 53 Harley full dresser 61ci--RARE---3rd---66 Harley XLCH Sportster...but got to admit there is something about them old Brit bikes that turn me on---BSA-NORTON-TRIUMPH-ENFIELDS are cool.
and not over priced IMOP-----also saw a "66 Triumph 650 Bonneville" at "Jesse Pigpen Harley Davidson Repair" here in P.V. yesterday---totally restored----fell in love with it too..My 1st bike was a 59 Harley 750cc-(45 ci flathead KRTT-)-pre-runner to the Sportster---2nd was a 53 Harley full dresser 61ci--RARE---3rd---66 Harley XLCH Sportster...but got to admit there is something about them old Brit bikes that turn me on---BSA-NORTON-TRIUMPH-ENFIELDS are cool.
Rancid Rumpboogie
Blues Mangler
I've had a crush on Royal Enfields and Nortons since the 60's. Back in the day those were the bikes to have, being 750cc while Triumphs were 650cc. RE hasn't made a twin for decades, concentrating instead on the utilitarian market in India for their 500cc thumpers where nearly every household has one of their bikes. About 3 years ago they decided to produce a twin that would be competitive in the world market and still priced low enough to sell in India. The 2019 Interceptor 650 is the result. It looks retro but is a thoroughly modern bike with EFI and anti-lock disk brakes, 4-valve heads, single overhead cam, etc. designed in England and made in India. Every Youtube review I have found of it (Over a hundred of them) is a stellar review. Quick and nimble around town and in the twisties and able to cruise at 70 -85 all day long. It only has 47hp and 50lbs torque, but 80% of that torque is available at 2500 RPM and it has a 6-speed tranny. Just powerful enough to be a fun bike to ride. All the bike this 71 year old fart needs and a third the price of a Triumph. This bike reminds me more of a 1967 Norton Commando than any Triumph.
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blackcoffeeblues
Student Of The Blues
YEP---same here.----I would buy one just to look at it---beats money in the bank---at least I would get to see and touch it everyday
Rancid Rumpboogie
Blues Mangler
No. Made a non-refundable deposit, bike should be at my dealer in two to three weeks. That "Ravishing Red' color is a custom color and my dealer is only allotted three of those a year and those were all sold in his first two weeks. Now the only way to get one is a special order with a deposit.
I have been having a ball ordering "stuff" for it. Got a great pair of sturdy saddlebag stays, very nice pair of saddle bags, a nice pair of chrome compact engine guards, a nice Memphis Shades windshield and India's take on a pair of 'Vance & Hines' silencers without baffles (for my hooligan side) that are here already . On order are a nice back seat travel trunk matching the bags, a cushy touring seat, a padded passenger back rest, a powerful LED headlamp, two nice leather small tool roll bags, a nicer set of mirrors, a Garmin motorcycle GPS and battery trickle charger.
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But where does the Quilter and your guitar of choice go?
I know nothing about motorcycles, but hat's a cool-looking bike.
