This motorcycle seems to have a fairly common problem of the engine cutting off at random times. Many people are experiencing it, its been happening for 4 years, and nobody on the tech forums has been able to figure it out. (This Continental GT 650 is the exact same motorcycle as the Interceptor 650, only differences are the handle bars, foot pegs and fuel tank shape). Some people experience a complete loss of power, while some people experience just the engine shutting down. The shut down happens either at standstill or while moving, usually when given throttle. This problem has been happening since Day 1 of ownership, and mine currently has less than 1,100 miles on it. The engine has shut down on me while driving pretty much every single time I ride it (usually after it warms up), many times in rush hour traffic, which is a major safety issue. Luckily it has not shut down on the freeway, which would be super dangerous. If you look online, you'll see that many people are experiencing the exact same issue.
The worst 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Royal Enfield North America Limited (Royal Enfield) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 motorcycles. Road salt may cause corrosion on the brake calipers.
- Risk
- Corroded brake calipers may cause the brakes to drag or decrease braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Royal Enfield will notify owners, and dealers will replace front and rear calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2021. Owners may contact Royal Enfield customer service at 1‑866‑600‑1122.
Recall number 21V045000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2
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What 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 owners say
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Questions about the 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Is the 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, close to a typical Interceptor 650 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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