The Royal Enfield Continental GT and Interceptor 650 have turned out to be a huge success as they were previously expected to. Among the two, the Interceptor is sold in maximum numbers and that is because this model targets a wider range of audience than the Continental GT.
The acceptance and popularity of these two bikes are certainly not limited to India only; however, the motorcycles are making a reputation for themselves in the global markets as well. They have become a favorite of custom modifiers and builders globally because of their comparatively affordable rates, great mod potential, and retro looks.
The bike gets a load of changes to transform it into more of tracker rather than a retro cruiser. In the past, we have already seen a load of scrambler styled bikes and this even joins the bandwagon as an exquisitely done example. The bike’s owner hails from Thailand. He has a few other modified motorbikes and the lately got the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 that he transformed into a tracker.
The motorcycle rides on 17 inches rim at rear and 19-inch at the front shod on with the aftermarket tires. The bike’s headlamp unit has been exchanged with a new aftermarket unit and the front forks have been offered rubber covers. In addition, the twin pipe stock exhaust has been taken off, as well as exchanged with a free-flow aftermarket unit, which saves weight and even provides a slight knock to the power at the same time.
Now the saddle is a single piece ribbed unit; however, has enough space for a pillion rider. The rear grab handle is eliminated alongside the indicators and tail lamp. The motorcycle gets a retro-styled stop light, which marks the short tail’s end as there is absolutely no rear fender installed on the motorbike. The fuel tank has been dyed white and get red and yellow striped whereas a new round plate is added on the side. Now the motorcycle appears quite great without being modified so much.
Talking about the RE Interceptor 650, the motorcycle is powered by a parallel-twin, 649cc, air-oil cooled motor, which produces a peak torque of 52 Nm and a maximum power of 47 Bhp. The motor comes up mated to a 6-speed transmission along with disc brakes and slipper clutch on both the wheels. The Interceptor and Continental GT 650 are the most powerful and advanced bikes, which the company has made to date.