February 2026. Motorradundreisen publishes a 25,000-km long-term test of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Two years. Trans Euro Trail. Mud. Narrow tracks. Water crossings. No damage. The final observation is simple: even a water crossing caused the Interceptor no problems. This is not a test of the Interceptor as an adventure bike. It is a description of a motorcycle you buy and then simply use for whatever comes next.

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