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Message started by DesertCat on 11/28/19 at 17:39:24

Title: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by DesertCat on 11/28/19 at 17:39:24

If there was a closer dealer (closest to me is 2.5 hrs) I might be tempted to purchase a new Royal Enfield INT650 on looks alone. They have an MSRP of about $5800.

I know, I know . . . there are many decent 650s (singles, twins and up) that can be had for that money.

I also know that REs aren't the most reliable and well-finished bikes on the planet either.

Still . . . you don't see one of these every day . . .

PRICE $5,799 (solid colors), $5,999 (multi-colors), $6,499 (chrome)
ENGINE Air-/oil-cooled, SOHC, 648cc, parallel twin, 4 valves/cylinder
TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE 6-speed/chain
CLAIMED HORSEPOWER 42.55 hp @ 6,820 rpm
CLAIMED TORQUE 37.48 lb.-ft. @ 5,010 rpm
CLAIMED WEIGHT 445 lb. (all fluids, no fuel)

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by springman on 11/28/19 at 17:42:21

I feel ya my friend. That is a nice looking bike.

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by DesertCat on 11/28/19 at 17:49:10

Another pic . . .

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by MMRanch on 11/28/19 at 18:54:26

I also know that REs aren't the most reliable and well-finished bikes on the planet either.

???

Those new RE's are modern built and should be as reliable as anything else ? :-?

Actually they should be more reliable than some of the older model Jap bikes. The RE factory is bran New compared to a lot of other bikes . ;)

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by Armen on 11/28/19 at 21:24:04

A bud bought one this fall. I did a small amount of work on it. I've worked on the singles before. The singles were the worst pieces of garbage I've ever laid wrenches on in 40+ years of working on bikes. The 650 seemed to be from a different (much better) planet. Other than having one allen head bolt strip for no reason, the bike seems very nice.
I'm still not on board with being the first pancake of the day. I'd wait a year or two before buying one. But, so far the one I've seen/worked on is a helluva bike for the money. It's not a $12K bike for $6K, it's a nice $6K bike.
It's my understanding that RE built a new factory to produce the 650s.
I hope they burn down the place that builds the singles.

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by jcstokes on 11/29/19 at 01:23:17

I note sort of piggyback rear shocks.

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by DesertCat on 11/29/19 at 03:32:25

7B697B69647778757E360 wrote:

Those new RE's are modern built and should be as reliable as anything else ? :-?

Actually they should be more reliable than some of the older model Jap bikes. The RE factory is bran New compared to a lot of other bikes . ;)

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I was basing my opinion on a few of the older singles.

I hope you're right about the INT650s.

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by DesertCat on 11/29/19 at 03:34:49

02312E262D430 wrote:

I'm still not on board with being the first pancake of the day. I'd wait a year or two before buying one.

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I like the "pancake" analogy. :) And I agree. Buying a first-year model has its risks no matter what type and make of vehicle it is

The dealership is too far away. I doubt that I'll ever buy one but they sure are purty . . . 8-)

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by Serowbot on 11/29/19 at 07:10:42

I've read and seen a few reviews,.. and they were quite positive.
Nice looks...
...a kind of poor man's Triumph...

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by MMRanch on 11/29/19 at 07:23:09

There are three things about the twins I don't really like and they are not likely to fix them :

1. Those darn SPOKE WHEELS , I don't ever want to deal with another inter tube if I don't have to. >:( I can see having spokes on a dirt bike.

2. That CHAIN DRIVE , I know some other bikes still have chains ... But ... Why would ya when a Belt is so much better ? I can see having a chain on a dirt bike.

3. Our beloved LS650 has 4 valves per/cylinder and its not really a big deal because they hold their adjustment for 20,000 miles once they get broke-in . Still , two per cylinder works just fine off the race track and is only half the noise and half the hassle to adjust .

Point being : anybody looking for performance is not going to be at the RE Shop / but those looking for a easy machine will be.
The idea that a RE is going to compete with a Suzuki GSX-R600 on any level beside $$$$ is just CRAZY.
So Yea ,I can see 4 valves/cylinder on a performance bike but not a commuter bike .

But , I think they are pretty machines and I wish them well .

I would have bought a new 790 or 860 Triumph long ago but they just wouldn't turn loose of the chain final drive thing.
So I was in hope of RE doing better ,,, and they might fix two of the three bad things they have going on ???
I hope they do ! :) The only things keeping me from buying a new one is a belt drive and tubeless wheels. I hope its got a REAL Interstate 6th gear ? ;)

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by Armen on 11/29/19 at 16:53:57

Couple things, MM,
I hate tubes more than the average slob. That's why I did the Outex tubeless conversion on my Thruxton. And a few customer bikes. $120 for parts, some time, but no big deal. Had no problems at all.
As far as chains, I hate them too. But my '17 Thruxton went over 4,000 miles before needing it's first chain adjustment. Chains are WAY better than the bad old days.
The RE uses screw adjusters for the valves. Pretty easy to get to. No reason to worry about it.
For a cheap, simple bike, it has promise.

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by MMRanch on 11/29/19 at 21:44:40

wow ,

Does the RE rim have the safety bead ?

https://www.bikenbiker.com/products/outex-tubeless-kit-for-re-interceptor-650-continental-650

nice to know it really works ! :) How about finding this ???

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by Papa Bear on 11/30/19 at 05:38:53

I almost bought a Royal Enfield in 1966 - got the BSA Lightning Rocket instead.
Maybe I'll get one in 2020 8-)

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by Armen on 11/30/19 at 06:52:50

MMM
Bought the kits on Ebay

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by MMRanch on 11/30/19 at 14:24:57

Armen ,

Nope , I don't have an Enfield to put the kit on yet . ::)

I still like the looks of Mag wheels even-though most of my bikes have been spoke .

I put mag wheels on my LS650 .

Title: Re: Royal Enfield INT650
Post by ohiomoto on 12/01/19 at 07:29:51

Love the classic look of these twins. If they prove to be reliable, they have a winner.