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2019 RE 650 Interceptor Value

SteveM

Finally made it
Location
Canada
Local bike dealer has a used 2019 Interceptor 650 in the black/red colour scheme on the used showroom floor and looks interesting. Does anyone have any real world value of a 5-year old bike like this? Preferably in Canadian dollars.
 

Woodstock

Well travelled
Location
Woodstock, NY
Kelley Blue book says USD3330 trade-in but USD4840 listed. 2019 Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 Motorcycle Values | Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com)

I would check one of the used motorcycle listing prices and check for mileage etc. to get a comparison. Anecdotally, I believe Enfields hold reasonable value but they were not overly expensive new on a relative basis so I would be more inclined to the trade-in value. I love my Interceptor but I trust I am realistic.
 

SteveM

Finally made it
Location
Canada
Thanks. The bike I am considering has just under 4,000 kms on the dial and it's sitting on the showroom floor and is pretty dirty, as if it just rolled in off the street. Seems odd not to wash it first, but whatever. That price converts to around $6,600 CDN so good to know.
 

Woodstock

Well travelled
Location
Woodstock, NY
That is really low miles for a 2019. I have 5150 km, 3200 miles, on my 22 Interceptor and it is running like a clock. I have had no issues other than a bad tire valve and a cracked tacho perspex. I live rural so it's long second-tier highway miles versus stop and go.
 

SteveM

Finally made it
Location
Canada
The maintenance intervals are pretty low, and the need to check valve clearances at each 3,000km interval doesn't excite me. I wonder why such a modern bike needs the valves checked at such short intervals. Is there a quality issue with the components? Undecided still.
 

Woodstock

Well travelled
Location
Woodstock, NY
The maintenance intervals are pretty low, and the need to check valve clearances at each 3,000km interval doesn't excite me. I wonder why such a modern bike needs the valves checked at such short intervals. Is there a quality issue with the components? Undecided still.
Agreed, the service intervals are low. You will find endless discussion here on the same. But I believe you will find while you change the oil at 3,000 MILES, the valves are done at 6,000 miles. Personally, I have got used to the idea. And once the warranty period is over, I will do at least every other oil change and whatever filters, myself. I may also begin to reset the valves myself. I don't have a lot of knowledge but others have pointed out these bikes were designed to be serviced by the guys on the corner in India who won't have all the fancy diagnostics and tools. As neither do I. Your decision and it depends on what you want.
 

Eatmore Mudd

Moderator
Staff member
The maintenance intervals are pretty low, and the need to check valve clearances at each 3,000km interval doesn't excite me. I wonder why such a modern bike needs the valves checked at such short intervals. Is there a quality issue with the components? Undecided still.
The valve check interval is about average for overhead cam roller rocker arm actuated valves.
It's way faster cheaper and easier to do than a bucket & shim arrangement.

True they could have made it with hydraulic cam follower actuated valves but that would require making it bigger heavier more complicated, more expensive....

Have you looked into who designed it and how they're made yet ?
 
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