Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (2021)
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (2021)
Category: Modern Classic / Roadster
LAMS: Yes
RIDER PROFILE
Height: 160–170 cm
Flat footing: Yes
Bike lowered: No
Experience level: Intermediate
Riding style: Touring + Adventure / Off-road + Weekend rides
⚡ QUICK TAKE
A bike that didn’t quite click as a rider — but still delivered great memories as a pillion and showed its versatility across different terrain.
🤍 WHAT I LOVED
Seat height felt great for a shorter rider
Comfortable and enjoyable as a pillion
Versatile — handled dirt roads and different terrains
Tied to some really great riding memories
⚠️ WHAT FELT CHALLENGING
Felt top heavy and less confidence-inspiring
Hard to feel gear changes — lacked feedback
Foot peg position didn’t feel natural
PERSONAL NOTES
This is one of those bikes that just didn’t click — and that’s okay.
Riding it felt uncomfortable and a bit disconnected, especially with the top-heavy feel and lack of feedback through the gears. It didn’t inspire confidence as a rider.
That said, as a pillion, it was a completely different experience. It was comfortable, capable, and part of some really great adventures — from dirt roads to exploring new places.
Sometimes a bike can still be special, even if it’s not your bike.
🧭 WHO THIS BIKE SUITS
Riders who prefer a classic look and relaxed riding style
Those comfortable with a slightly different feel and setup
Riders who value versatility across different terrain
🚫 WHO IT MIGHT NOT SUIT
Riders wanting a strong connection and feedback from the bike
Those sensitive to top-heavy handling
Riders who want an instantly confidence-inspiring feel
⭐ FINAL VERDICT
Depends — try it for yourself.
A bike that may not suit everyone, but still offers versatility and great experiences. Definitely one to test ride and see if it clicks with you.
Review by: Caz