[Venkatesh]

Royal Enfield 650 twins 120th Anniversary Edition teased ahead of unveil today at EICMA 2021

https://youtu.be/xZXC_el0G1I

[Venkatesh]

2021 marks 120 years of Royal Enfield and to celebrate this, the brand has showcased the 120th Anniversary editions of the the Interceptor and Continental GT 650 at EICMA 2021

What's new

- Dark chrome livery with blacked out internals

- Handcrafted brass badges on the tank

- Golden pinstripes

- Brown handlebar grips

- Dark brown seat

- 480 examples will be made available globally

- Only 120 (60 INT and 60 GT)will be go on sale in India

















Walkaround

https://youtu.be/LvSbeYOEc4s

[playingpossum]

Black and Gold colour scheme looks real good. A pity that it's a limited run.

I hope they introduce an all-black variant of the Interceptor soon.

[2legit2quit]

Has anyone here changed the handlebar on their interceptor into something more committed like a drag handlebar? Curious to know what their experience has been like

[shabih]

Originally Posted by MadRasTan4986

Not worth the time and effort. If you want something that looks like the street twin's exhaust, go for the Powerage SS finish ones. They have long and short ones. If you have a larger budget, go for the S&S pipes.

I thought so too, the hassle is a bit too much and way too many variables for complete peace of mind while riding. Thanks for validation though

[ThePatientMan]

Completed 6000 kms with the Interceptor yesterday (the bike completed 13,000 between me and the previous owner). The overall experience has been bitter-sweet. Bitter because of the constant niggles cropping up (mentioning two instances below) and un-interested workshop mechanics even after pointing out issues (though i can confidently say its not as bad as @thepilgrim1424's experience with his Himalayan). Sweet because every time I ride, the smooth pull of the engine is something i really look forward to - drowns out every other emotion.

Instance 1

Saturday 18th Sept - While washing the bike i notice oil stains of the left fork - figured out that the fork seal had gone bust. The bike had meanwhile developed two more niggles:

1. While cruising down a flyover, pulling in the clutch lever caused the engine to shut off
2. The accelerator developed a play

So took it to the service to get the above three issues resolved. Specifically pointed it out to the Service advisor about the accelerator play.

Sunday 19th Sept - Get the bike back. Everything seems to work fine.

Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday - Ride the bike to office (usual daily run - 70 kms).

Thursday - Accelerator cable breaks in the evening on my way back home. Luckily as the interceptor has two cables (forward & return) I managed to ride it back home. Only if the workshop mechanics had the foresight to check the cables and replace it things would have been simple.

Instance 2

18th Nov Thursday – Bike refuses to start in the morning – gives out “kit-kit” sound on cranking leading me to believe it’s a dead battery (weird as the bike behaved perfectly fine till last evening). Call the dealership and get it picked up. Specifically ask them to get the battery and the alternator checked for any issues.

20th Nov Saturday – Get a call from the dealership saying they have checked the battery and alternator thoroughly and I need to get the battery replaced as its reached the end of its life (2 years and 8 months). Give them a go ahead and get the bike back.

Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday - Ride the bike to office (usual daily run - 70 kms).

Thursday – Bike refuses to start in the morning – gives out the same “kit-kit” sound on cranking like last time. Comedy of errors but the joke is on me now. Have written a stern mail to the territory service manage and customer service. Now the wait begins. My father has already given me the usual "I-told-you-so-don't-buy-an-Enfield" stare and i am dreading when he brings it up today during the evening tea session.

[aargee]

Originally Posted by ThePatientMan

1. While cruising down a flyover, pulling in the clutch lever caused the engine to shut off

Sir, why would you do this? Clutch has to be engaged only when trying to move from stand still & shifting gears; otherwise thumb rule is to use less brakes, clutch & gear shifts. Anyway, these are some lessons I learnt at very early stages & they're helping me a lot.

Originally Posted by ThePatientMan

Accelerator cable breaks in the evening on my way back home

Speechless boss!! Don't know what to say

Originally Posted by ThePatientMan

Thursday - Accelerator cable breaks...I need to get the battery replaced as its reached the end of its life (2 years and 8 months)

Originally Posted by ThePatientMan

Thursday – Bike refuses to start

Thursday & PatientMan don't go together I guess

But quite frustrating!! Don't know what to say. Do you hear the fuel pump priming followed by the kitkat sound when cranking or the fuel pump doesn't prime at all?

[AtheK]

It's the relay issue!!!

Swap with accessory relay, ride on!!

[Venkatesh]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Only 120 (60 INT and 60 GT)will be go on sale in India

Registrations are open till 5th December for 120th Year special motorcycles in India and an online flash sale will take place on a first-come-first-serve basis on 6th December.

Registration Link

https://youtu.be/VL8rSkPVcrg

[jomson13]

After being a silent reader of this thread, I am happy to inform you guys that I picked up a 2019 Mark 3 yesterday.

Had been looking for the past few weeks and saw quite a few low run BS6 models but unfortunately they always had some issue or the other.

This one is from Mumbai, had a friend check out the bike on Saturday and after his positive feedback decided to go and check it out with the preparedness to ride it back home.

The bike has done 17000 kms, has a fully documented service history and is in pretty good nick both mechanically and aesthetically.
It also has a nice sounding MW exhaust and air filter.
Will be changing the tyres soon.

Special thanks to surjaonwheelz who made the decision easier by letting me ride his bike on our morning ride the previous day

Here’s some pics from yesterday’s return journey.

[surjaonwheelz]

Originally Posted by jomson13

After being a silent reader of this thread, I am happy to inform you guys that I picked up a 2019 Mark 3 yesterday.

Special thanks to surjaonwheelz who made the decision easier by letting me ride his bike on our morning ride the previous day

Congratulations mate!
Continuing with the black theme above MarkIII can be converted to 120 years special edition scheme.

Wish you many indulging detailing sessions with your black beauty, the wet gloss on a black bike will be killer.

It was a fun Saturday ride, wonder what Spitfire told your Apache before the bike swap!





Happy riding,
surjaonwheelz

[adises]

My bike feels like it is gasping for air / fuel at low rpms (especially when moving from standstill) and sometimes even stalls. Any idea what the issue could be? I've had the spark plugs checked (look ok) as well as changed the air filter and oil. It seems to run fine once I cross 2.5 / 3k rpm.

[HandfulOfHell]

Hi, I own a 2019 Interceptor and have the following questions

1. Is there any way we can chrome the dull finished engine covers of the bike? I am unable to elbow grease my way to burnishing them and Bombay's salty humid weather doesn't help as well.

2. Does anyone here have the Indimotard touring footpeg kit that they are not using or want to sell. If yes, please dm me, I am keen to buy.

3. My usage has been limited but despite 3 services, I don't feel that the bike has properly broken-in. It still feels a little cloggy (new bike like and not free flowing) esp compared to my experience with my Ninja 650. Is this how it is?

4. I have been waiting for the alloys from RE forever but they don't seem to be in any hurry to launch 'em. Are there good quality after market options available? I do not want to change the wheel size.

Looking forward to hearing from the group. Cheers!

[amrutmhatre90]

Originally Posted by HandfulOfHell

Hi, I own a 2019 Interceptor and have the following questions

1. Is there any way we can chrome the dull finished engine covers of the bike? I am unable to elbow grease my way to burnishing them and Bombay's salty humid weather doesn't help as well.

2. Does anyone here have the Indimotard touring footpeg kit that they are not using or want to sell. If yes, please dm me, I am keen to buy.

3. My usage has been limited but despite 3 services, I don't feel that the bike has properly broken-in. It still feels a little cloggy (new bike like and not free flowing) esp compared to my experience with my Ninja 650. Is this how it is?

4. I have been waiting for the alloys from RE forever but they don't seem to be in any hurry to launch 'em. Are there good quality after market options available? I do not want to change the wheel size.

Looking forward to hearing from the group. Cheers!

1. You can always polish the engine casing. But yes Mumbai weather will not keep it shining always.

4. I and a few of my friends in a interceptor group have done the tubeless conversion with stock rims. Still going strong no issues at all.

[GrandTourer]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

2021 marks 120 years of Royal Enfield and to celebrate this, the brand has showcased the 120th Anniversary editions of the the Interceptor and Continental GT 650 at EICMA 2021

What's new

- Dark chrome livery with blacked out internals

- Handcrafted brass badges on the tank

- Golden pinstripes

- Brown handlebar grips

- Dark brown seat

- 480 examples will be made available globally

Would be great if we could get the seats and end cans as spares for our existing 650s. Would love to get those seats swapped on my bike. Also the blacked out handlebars. **drooling**