[AulusGabinius]

RE Interceptor Touring Scrambler Build: This will be an extensive rework of most of the dynamics of the Interceptor, so I think it will stay a fantasy build for the sheer cost of it all. Not to mention that the Bear 650 will have some of the mods that I want. But if I'm lucky enough to get it all done on an Interceptor, this is what I'd have:

1. Those twin exhausts have to go,and be replaced by a two-in-one system. They look and sound beautiful, but they're much too heavy to bother with off-road and we can get a much lighter motorcycle with them gone. The Bear 650 does have a two-in-one system, and I'll take that if and when it's available, mainly because I don't want to lose the catalytic converters. But in the meantime, I'll have the SS Motocorp two-in-one full system replacement for a cool 25k. And that automatically means SS crash guards as well. All in all, I'd cut a good 13 kilos off the bike, giving me a 200-kilo Interceptor.

2. The front wheel has to become a 19-incher, and a rim and spoke change will do the trick just fine, along with a tubeless conversion kit. But I'd like to go further and try to fit a Super Meteor front wheel to the Interceptor. Given that they use different suspensions, maybe the hubs are different, but I think it's worth a shot. The tyres of course will change too, probably to Pirelli Scorpion Rally STRs front and back.

3. The rear wheel I could still live with the 18-incher, but I want to try using the Hunter's 17-inch rear. If that fails to fit, I'd rather just change the rims and the spokes with a tubeless conversion.

4. The handlebars will get 2-inch risers and new cables to match, and maybe the Protaper handlebar as well would be a good idea. The light's I'd change to the Vaishnu touring lights, and an aux light from Mad Dog or the like, mounted on the crash guards.

5. Aftermarket bash plate is a must.

6. I'd have Trip Machine's seat as well, it's pretty good for longer rides I hear.

7. The front and rear suspensions I'd upgrade, but not with the usual YSS upgrade kits. As this is a fantasy build, I'd opt for the Ohlins upgrades, with the FSK 145 front fork spring upgrade kit and the RE 912 rear shock, which can help me raise the seat height to a good 820-830 mm.

8. Finally, the Easy Clutch and Fuel Xpro will have their place in making the bike easier to live with. The toal bill now comes due in excess of a lakh and a half, if I'm not wrong.

All in all, I think I'd have a leaner, meaner, and much more aggressive Interceptor Scrambler build than is usual.

[pedrolourenco]

Originally Posted by gharika

Seems like no one is considering a parallel twin.

This is a bike I want to buy because it reminds me of the RD350.

Bikes I would love to see:

- Yamaha RD350 look with a 4 stroke 650-850 parallel twin to rival the Interceptor.

- Himalayan with a Sherpa 900 (twin cylinder version of the current Sherpa)

- Bullet Standard with the 650 from the Interceptor or the Sherpa 450 from the Himalayan.

- RE should resurrect the Zundapp brand with a modern version of the Fury. The Sherpa 450 could do duty here.