Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor

[Gone in 60]

Just getting home from a two-week slog to finish our company's event season. I saw a few RE 650s on this trip - a red Continental GT in Indianapolis, and a Baker Express Interceptor in Nashville.

Got home Monday night and started catching up with the world over the past few days. Had a few nickel/dime pieces on order with the local dealership, OC Motorcycle, so I figured I'd call to check on the status. The other end answered "Um... hello?" I asked if this was the dealership, and was told that they had just decided to close on Saturday. Seems like it was some sort of family issue according to their Facebook page. Bummer! This place was minutes from my office, and sold Triumph, Royal Enfield, and some other European brands. Doesn't leave me stranded, there's another dealership about 20 minutes from home, and one twenty minutes from Mom's place.

So, Pdedse, you sold yours! I know it was intended to be a short-term bike, and hope you're enjoying your Kawi.

I'm not planning to sell my Interceptor yet, but... I got tempted yesterday. Mrs. G and her brother were flying off from San Diego on a two-week trip. I dropped them off and having a day to myself in San Diego, decided to do a city hike. I made my destination a dealership, GP Motorcycles. An MV Agusta Superveloce was displayed behind ropes in the showroom. Drop-dead gorgeous. Across from it, was a new Guzzi V7 Special in dark blue. That bike really caught my eye. Shaft drive, and screw adjuster valves hanging out in the breeze would make maintenance a snap. Very tempting.

With my fleet covered and on tenders while I was gone, I unwrapped the Interceptor for the ride to work this morning. Nice to be back on two wheels.

I think that Baker Express color option is very cool. If I started over, I'd buy that one. Too bad about the dealership close to you closing, but at least you'll not be tempted by the Triumphs!

Just getting home from a two-week slog to finish our company's event season. I saw a few RE 650s on this trip - a red Continental GT in Indianapolis, and a Baker Express Interceptor in Nashville.

Got home Monday night and started catching up with the world over the past few days. Had a few nickel/dime pieces on order with the local dealership, OC Motorcycle, so I figured I'd call to check on the status. The other end answered "Um... hello?" I asked if this was the dealership, and was told that they had just decided to close on Saturday. Seems like it was some sort of family issue according to their Facebook page. Bummer! This place was minutes from my office, and sold Triumph, Royal Enfield, and some other European brands. Doesn't leave me stranded, there's another dealership about 20 minutes from home, and one twenty minutes from Mom's place.

So, Pdedse, you sold yours! I know it was intended to be a short-term bike, and hope you're enjoying your Kawi.

I'm not planning to sell my Interceptor yet, but... I got tempted yesterday. Mrs. G and her brother were flying off from San Diego on a two-week trip. I dropped them off and having a day to myself in San Diego, decided to do a city hike. I made my destination a dealership, GP Motorcycles. An MV Agusta Superveloce was displayed behind ropes in the showroom. Drop-dead gorgeous. Across from it, was a new Guzzi V7 Special in dark blue. That bike really caught my eye. Shaft drive, and screw adjuster valves hanging out in the breeze would make maintenance a snap. Very tempting.

With my fleet covered and on tenders while I was gone, I unwrapped the Interceptor for the ride to work this morning. Nice to be back on two wheels.

I could easily have kept the RE Orange, but my 3 year window of opportunity for buy/sell/buy struck one more time. Nearly certain there won't be another for a good many years. But the blue W800 is the one I really wanted instead of the café version a few years back, so when my search finally found one, I moved on it. Just 200 miles so far...smiles are smiles...in blue!

Just getting home from a two-week slog to finish our company's event season. I saw a few RE 650s on this trip - a red Continental GT in Indianapolis, and a Baker Express Interceptor in Nashville.

Got home Monday night and started catching up with the world over the past few days. Had a few nickel/dime pieces on order with the local dealership, OC Motorcycle, so I figured I'd call to check on the status. The other end answered "Um... hello?" I asked if this was the dealership, and was told that they had just decided to close on Saturday. Seems like it was some sort of family issue according to their Facebook page. Bummer! This place was minutes from my office, and sold Triumph, Royal Enfield, and some other European brands. Doesn't leave me stranded, there's another dealership about 20 minutes from home, and one twenty minutes from Mom's place.

So, Pdedse, you sold yours! I know it was intended to be a short-term bike, and hope you're enjoying your Kawi.

I'm not planning to sell my Interceptor yet, but... I got tempted yesterday. Mrs. G and her brother were flying off from San Diego on a two-week trip. I dropped them off and having a day to myself in San Diego, decided to do a city hike. I made my destination a dealership, GP Motorcycles. An MV Agusta Superveloce was displayed behind ropes in the showroom. Drop-dead gorgeous. Across from it, was a new Guzzi V7 Special in dark blue. That bike really caught my eye. Shaft drive, and screw adjuster valves hanging out in the breeze would make maintenance a snap. Very tempting.

With my fleet covered and on tenders while I was gone, I unwrapped the Interceptor for the ride to work this morning. Nice to be back on two wheels.

Blue! Be very careful (use your best Elmer Fudd voice). I got to ride a friend's V7 for a day several years back. Beautiful bike, very pleasing to ride.

QUESTION: was the blue V7 with the brown seat?

No, Pdedse, it's this one - a dark, metallic slate blue. Not jazzed about the modern-looking "850" stripe on the tank. It breaks up the nostalgic vibe of the bike. I'm sure I could live with it, but not ready to drop a bunch of cash on a new bike right now. Besides, I just bought the Interceptor in January, so it's still "new to me."

[GoldOxide_imp]

Mmmm. Gone. Yummy.

[pdedse]

Just getting home from a two-week slog to finish our company's event season. I saw a few RE 650s on this trip - a red Continental GT in Indianapolis, and a Baker Express Interceptor in Nashville.

Got home Monday night and started catching up with the world over the past few days. Had a few nickel/dime pieces on order with the local dealership, OC Motorcycle, so I figured I'd call to check on the status. The other end answered "Um... hello?" I asked if this was the dealership, and was told that they had just decided to close on Saturday. Seems like it was some sort of family issue according to their Facebook page. Bummer! This place was minutes from my office, and sold Triumph, Royal Enfield, and some other European brands. Doesn't leave me stranded, there's another dealership about 20 minutes from home, and one twenty minutes from Mom's place.

So, Pdedse, you sold yours! I know it was intended to be a short-term bike, and hope you're enjoying your Kawi.

I'm not planning to sell my Interceptor yet, but... I got tempted yesterday. Mrs. G and her brother were flying off from San Diego on a two-week trip. I dropped them off and having a day to myself in San Diego, decided to do a city hike. I made my destination a dealership, GP Motorcycles. An MV Agusta Superveloce was displayed behind ropes in the showroom. Drop-dead gorgeous. Across from it, was a new Guzzi V7 Special in dark blue. That bike really caught my eye. Shaft drive, and screw adjuster valves hanging out in the breeze would make maintenance a snap. Very tempting.

With my fleet covered and on tenders while I was gone, I unwrapped the Interceptor for the ride to work this morning. Nice to be back on two wheels.

I think that Baker Express color option is very cool. If I started over, I'd buy that one. Too bad about the dealership close to you closing, but at least you'll not be tempted by the Triumphs!

Just getting home from a two-week slog to finish our company's event season. I saw a few RE 650s on this trip - a red Continental GT in Indianapolis, and a Baker Express Interceptor in Nashville.

Got home Monday night and started catching up with the world over the past few days. Had a few nickel/dime pieces on order with the local dealership, OC Motorcycle, so I figured I'd call to check on the status. The other end answered "Um... hello?" I asked if this was the dealership, and was told that they had just decided to close on Saturday. Seems like it was some sort of family issue according to their Facebook page. Bummer! This place was minutes from my office, and sold Triumph, Royal Enfield, and some other European brands. Doesn't leave me stranded, there's another dealership about 20 minutes from home, and one twenty minutes from Mom's place.

So, Pdedse, you sold yours! I know it was intended to be a short-term bike, and hope you're enjoying your Kawi.

I'm not planning to sell my Interceptor yet, but... I got tempted yesterday. Mrs. G and her brother were flying off from San Diego on a two-week trip. I dropped them off and having a day to myself in San Diego, decided to do a city hike. I made my destination a dealership, GP Motorcycles. An MV Agusta Superveloce was displayed behind ropes in the showroom. Drop-dead gorgeous. Across from it, was a new Guzzi V7 Special in dark blue. That bike really caught my eye. Shaft drive, and screw adjuster valves hanging out in the breeze would make maintenance a snap. Very tempting.

With my fleet covered and on tenders while I was gone, I unwrapped the Interceptor for the ride to work this morning. Nice to be back on two wheels.

I could easily have kept the RE Orange, but my 3 year window of opportunity for buy/sell/buy struck one more time. Nearly certain there won't be another for a good many years. But the blue W800 is the one I really wanted instead of the café version a few years back, so when my search finally found one, I moved on it. Just 200 miles so far...smiles are smiles...in blue!

Just getting home from a two-week slog to finish our company's event season. I saw a few RE 650s on this trip - a red Continental GT in Indianapolis, and a Baker Express Interceptor in Nashville.

Got home Monday night and started catching up with the world over the past few days. Had a few nickel/dime pieces on order with the local dealership, OC Motorcycle, so I figured I'd call to check on the status. The other end answered "Um... hello?" I asked if this was the dealership, and was told that they had just decided to close on Saturday. Seems like it was some sort of family issue according to their Facebook page. Bummer! This place was minutes from my office, and sold Triumph, Royal Enfield, and some other European brands. Doesn't leave me stranded, there's another dealership about 20 minutes from home, and one twenty minutes from Mom's place.

So, Pdedse, you sold yours! I know it was intended to be a short-term bike, and hope you're enjoying your Kawi.

I'm not planning to sell my Interceptor yet, but... I got tempted yesterday. Mrs. G and her brother were flying off from San Diego on a two-week trip. I dropped them off and having a day to myself in San Diego, decided to do a city hike. I made my destination a dealership, GP Motorcycles. An MV Agusta Superveloce was displayed behind ropes in the showroom. Drop-dead gorgeous. Across from it, was a new Guzzi V7 Special in dark blue. That bike really caught my eye. Shaft drive, and screw adjuster valves hanging out in the breeze would make maintenance a snap. Very tempting.

With my fleet covered and on tenders while I was gone, I unwrapped the Interceptor for the ride to work this morning. Nice to be back on two wheels.

Blue! Be very careful (use your best Elmer Fudd voice). I got to ride a friend's V7 for a day several years back. Beautiful bike, very pleasing to ride.

QUESTION: was the blue V7 with the brown seat?

No, Pdedse, it's this one - a dark, metallic slate blue. Not jazzed about the modern-looking "850" stripe on the tank. It breaks up the nostalgic vibe of the bike. I'm sure I could live with it, but not ready to drop a bunch of cash on a new bike right now. Besides, I just bought the Interceptor in January, so it's still "new to me."

You need to ride your Orange Crush INT650 up here and then you can think about selling it.
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The slate blue looks fabulous. Do you like the blacked out engine? I go back and forth on that. It hides the engine a bit, but overall if matched with a bit of chrome, then it looks nice.

[Gone in 60]

Don't mind the black engine. Same as my Bonneville, and the silver machined accents on the cooling fins break it up. I wouldn't be interested in the V7 Stone edition, where everything, including the exhaust, is blacked out. I'll keep my INT650 riding local Pdedse, but funny thing, just checked the MotoQuest transport page, and they have a bike that needs to go from Portland to L.A. right now. I'd jump on it, but just getting home from a long work trip, I'm too beat for another week on the road.

[pdedse]

Don't mind the black engine. Same as my Bonneville, and the silver machined accents on the cooling fins break it up. I wouldn't be interested in the V7 Stone edition, where everything, including the exhaust, is blacked out. I'll keep my INT650 riding local Pdedse, but funny thing, just checked the MotoQuest transport page, and they have a bike that needs to go from Portland to L.A. right now. I'd jump on it, but just getting home from a long work trip, I'm too beat for another week on the road.

I forgot that you sent me that link awhiles back! Hmmmm, right now, you say?