Is it comfortable for daily office commute of 60kms total distance? I know it would be great highway cruiser, but what about city drive ability in traffic - Interceptor 650?

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Shibu · Accepted Answer

I ride daily to office and back which is approximately 63kms. There were no 'heating' issues after the 1st service in bumper to bumper traffic. This is a 650cc air cooled twin engine and some heat is expected. I did change the stock seat to a customised seat which I dare say is near perfect for long rides. Absorbs the minor road bumps well and really soft on your behind. This is a fab bike and my take is go for it. You can customize it the way you please. If you buy Royal Enfield you've got to live with the minor issues that crop up. But these aren't deal breakers and there is always a work around. Compared to the Himalayan (I own a BS3 model) , the interceptor is a very well designed, tested and built new bike. There no vibrations whatsoever and the gear shifting is butter smooth.

Pranav · Answer

I guess people who ask about 650 knows the displacement size of the engine and any engine of that capacity is expected to get heated when it does not get enough cooling. Considering the RE 650 being an air-oil cooled engine, it should warm up as well! But its not a microwave that can be used to cook your thighs. Surprisingly and fortunately it does not heat up that much that you would consider as "heating issue"! I don't understand why people are talking about heating issue so much. One should always understand its a mid capacity tourer and commuter motorcycle and not a low displacement commuter motorcycle such as splendour. And this bike is anyways not meant for people who are stuck for daily 3 hrs of office traffic. People should know what this bike is going to be used for and set their expectations accordingly.

SANJAY MISHRA · Answer

I find it quite easy to ride the Interceptor 650 in heavy city traffic conditions as I have been commuting daily to my office and back.Except ride in half clutch only in the 1st gear when it is like bumper to bumper and please wear ankle boots.Hope this helps! Happy riding!

3A · Answer

If you are having horrible bumper to bumper traffic throughout better avoid using int 650. Because it will get heated up and very difficult to tackle traffic like a scooty. You meed more space which you won’t get. And mileage also will fall down if you are always in 1-2 gears. But if manageable traffic, it is good for city ride as well.

Harsha · Answer

I find it quite great to drive in city traffic. The bike can travel very smoothly at 20 to 30kph in traffic. She also rides well at slow speed. Be careful with the weight though.

Pranav · Answer

It can do city rides easily... There would be literally no load on the engine or it wont heat like how the KTMs do.. Heating is nt much that you can create an issue out of it.. It is normal that our engine warms up... Just look for those exhausts that are poking outside... That might need some space while moving around.

Uppiliappan · Answer

Interceptor 650 riding position & Suspension is so good your can travel 60 km/per day like a breeze. Interceptor potential is it can munch even 350 km/day. Without fatigue for the rider. If the mileage is not issue for you 18 km/lts - 20 km/lts . Say you have burn 3 1/2 liter of petrol

Rajeev · Answer

Sir My question was about driveability in city traffic. Not everyone can afford a bike for city and another for touring. Anyways looks like this bike won't suit for office commute, esp in Bangalore traffic. Have to wait for another bike then.

Umesh · Answer

Other then engine heating issues and pain in fingers cos of clutch in bumper to bumper traffic it won’t be an issue

Matt · Answer

After making some much needed changes of lightening the 650 by some 45 lbs, it's now much more nimble around town.

Paresh · Answer

Certainly not for 60 km. You may ride this for half an hour in
traffic beyond that you feel the heat of the engine

Arhaan · Answer

As for city ride u would feel its 202 kilo muscle btween ur legs n could be a hard work to ride it in streets

Gokulnath · Answer

Yes it is smooth to drive and u can commute daily. go for it

DAYANITHI · Answer

It's comfortable for long drive and hill drive

Aditya · Answer

No..you can face heating issue

Arun · Answer

No problems.

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