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  • #541
    Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

    Originally posted by Manan View Post
    Got my interceptor 650 today, mark three black. In retrospect this is one of the most boring bikes that I have driven even amongst the RE units. Unsteady at low speeds, unplanted in the mud and grime, and for its engine capacity frankly slow in the highways.

    The closest comparison I would make is to my Rajdoot 350, which through the years have been running on salvaged parts, cdis and bored out barrels; which in fact despite its bastardised nature still smokes the interceptor.

    The Int is smooth as the Japanese without the power, retro like the Europeans without the feedback.

    An unsure figure filled with mixed afterthoughts, much like an indian immigrant, looking forward to the new country yet shackled by old superstitions.

    This is the bike that should have been released in 1970's.

    Perhaps its one way of ensuring that the current generation could get a taste of what was like when, when their fathers rode.

    This is its redemption and perhaps the key, in todays generation of electronic jetskis.
    It's performance is comparable to KTM 390, how can it be boring? What about the torque?

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    • #542
      Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

      Originally posted by #bpk View Post
      It's performance is comparable to KTM 390, how can it be boring? What about the torque?
      390 is never a boring motorcycle.

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      • #543
        Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

        Originally posted by #bpk View Post
        It's performance is comparable to KTM 390, how can it be boring? What about the torque?
        The 390 is a frantic motorcycle which begs to be ridden like a madman, meanwhile the Interceptor is a calm motorcycle which begs to be ridden sanely. I am guessing OP expected Duke 390 like power delivery.

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        • #544
          Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

          Originally posted by Abhishekilke View Post
          The 390 is a frantic motorcycle which begs to be ridden like a madman, meanwhile the Interceptor is a calm motorcycle which begs to be ridden sanely. I am guessing OP expected Duke 390 like power delivery.
          What about 0 to 100 timing ? It's still fast !

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          • #545
            Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

            Originally posted by #bpk View Post
            What about 0 to 100 timing ? It's still fast !
            The 0-100 timings maybe close but the way the the power is delivered is what makes them two poles apart.

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            • #546
              Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

              Originally posted by Abhishekilke View Post
              The 0-100 timings maybe close but the way the the power is delivered is what makes them two poles apart.
              If Duke 390 had the reliability of the japs it would have been no. 1 motorcycle in india . Bdw, i love interceptor too, it's an allrounder .

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              • #547
                Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                USD suspension in RE

                https://youtu.be/71YnHGmg1QM

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                • #548
                  Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                  Originally posted by spicyjai View Post
                  Mechanically will there be any issues if I change fuel tank through authorised RE service centre?
                  Make sure they fir everything correctly and do jot scratch the paint i heard from someone who had his tank replaced that fitting the fuel pump sort of a tuff job for the service center.
                  Originally posted by yashasvi View Post
                  When i took the test drive of the continental gt i wasn't happy at all with the rear view mirrors, they were vibrating and the field of view wasn't good, specially the right side one. I tried to adjust it but still no difference. So are the bar end mirrors any good apart from the aesthetics? I am getting my GT on Wednesday and i want a better set of mirrors.
                  Touring mirrors are better in this regard don't know about barends.
                  Originally posted by pesala.manoj View Post
                  Has anyone done anything to change the footpeg position? any idea if we can get the conti footpegs on the interceptor?
                  Yes u cam put cgt650 pegs but u need to buy the full set.

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                  • #549
                    Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                    Originally posted by Manan View Post
                    Got my interceptor 650 today, mark three black. In retrospect this is one of the most boring bikes that I have driven even amongst the RE units. Unsteady at low speeds, unplanted in the mud and grime, and for its engine capacity frankly slow in the highways.

                    The closest comparison I would make is to my Rajdoot 350, which through the years have been running on salvaged parts, cdis and bored out barrels; which in fact despite its bastardised nature still smokes the interceptor.

                    The Int is smooth as the Japanese without the power, retro like the Europeans without the feedback.

                    An unsure figure filled with mixed afterthoughts, much like an indian immigrant, looking forward to the new country yet shackled by old superstitions.

                    This is the bike that should have been released in 1970's.

                    Perhaps its one way of ensuring that the current generation could get a taste of what was like when, when their fathers rode.

                    This is its redemption and perhaps the key, in todays generation of electronic jetskis.
                    Strange brother i found it to be stable on city and highway both , on the Highway till 120kmph it is stable post that u would need windshield to avoid the head winds.
                    Performance is good to it can be ferocia if u want to be ferocious with throttle.
                    Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                    It's performance is comparable to KTM 390, how can it be boring? What about the torque?
                    Did 100kmph in 2nd gear few days back without any protest from engine and with the limiter bouncing on the red line. It was pure fun. The acceleration kicked me back in the seat.

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                    • #550
                      Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                      Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                      It's performance is comparable to KTM 390, how can it be boring? What about the torque?
                      The 390 is a cylinder less and still keeps up with the interceptor which is a twin and almost twice the displacement, so that is that. Torque delivery, to be put simply is a smoother RE 500

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                      Originally posted by Abhishekilke View Post
                      The 390 is a frantic motorcycle which begs to be ridden like a madman, meanwhile the Interceptor is a calm motorcycle which begs to be ridden sanely. I am guessing OP expected Duke 390 like power delivery.
                      read my comment again in full, it was not just the speed, but a host of other factors.

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                      Originally posted by Ijs View Post
                      Strange brother i found it to be stable on city and highway both , on the Highway till 120kmph it is stable post that u would need windshield to avoid the head winds.
                      Performance is good to it can be ferocia if u want to be ferocious with throttle.Did 100kmph in 2nd gear few days back without any protest from engine and with the limiter bouncing on the red line. It was pure fun. The acceleration kicked me back in the seat.
                      120 is what my old cbr did and 160 when i wringed it. The interceptor is good on the tarmac, take it off on some dirt and it makes it weight felt very vocally and these roads that I have near Guwahati

                      Perhaps because I shifted from the rajdoot, it feels well, underwhelming, hence my conclusion earlier.
                      160 kmph from a 650 is just an underutilization of the capability, I hope it does not follow the harley, all that size no performance just 'feel' which is a waste of petrol and creation of noise.

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                      • #551
                        Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                        I think people here are misunderstanding the Interceptor 650 with regards to power. The Interceptor boasts 'only' 47bhp and 52nm torque because RE wanted to target the A2 licensed riders in Europe, the Interceptor can produce a lot more power but then it wouldn't serve the purpose for whom it was created for.

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                        • #552
                          Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                          [MENTION=54284]Manan[/MENTION]

                          People have done 180kmph+ without any issues and i have personally done 165kmph. Cbr 250 is not capable of 160kmph if u need proof then strap on something like vbox race logic.
                          What i said is that rider would need windshield for riding above 120kmph to avoid wind blast.
                          And this is jot meant for dirt tracks but still u can take it there .
                          Last edited by Ijs; 06-12-2019, 03:24 PM.

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                          • #553
                            Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                            Hello everyone I came across one problem ii n my bike the engine oil is decreasing by 80 to 100 ml every 1000 kms is it okay or is thier any problem in my bike no smoke from exhaust once I got 680 ml after drain in 2000kms help me

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                            • #554
                              Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                              Originally posted by [email protected] View Post
                              Hello everyone I came across one problem ii n my bike the engine oil is decreasing by 80 to 100 ml every 1000 kms is it okay or is thier any problem in my bike no smoke from exhaust once I got 680 ml after drain in 2000kms help me
                              Should not be the case get it checked asap.

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                              • #555
                                Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                                Originally posted by Manan View Post
                                Got my interceptor 650 today, mark three black. In retrospect this is one of the most boring bikes that I have driven even amongst the RE units. Unsteady at low speeds, unplanted in the mud and grime, and for its engine capacity frankly slow in the highways.
                                [MENTION=54284]Manan[/MENTION] Congrats on your new bike. Sorry to hear that you didn't like it. Didn't you take a test ride before purchasing the bike. Please post some pics too.

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