***COSTS*** A quick note on costs. I didn’t mention these in the video as there are a number of approaches for this mod, all with different costs. The standard 865 S&S kit is £659, but that is just the basic kit that will need to be professionally fitted to your factory barrel. You’d probably be looking at around £400 in labour to get a good machinist to bore and press-fit it. If you want the ready to go kit (including a new barrel) it’s £1740 (inc vat) Then you have various options in terms of cams, clutches and fuel controllers. The cam in this bike is by Hitchcocks and costs £205 The pre-configured Power Commander costs £387 The performance clutch kit is £398 The free flow headers are £354 and the end cans are £358 The total cost of everything will depend on how much you fit yourself, and what supporting parts you go for. It’s probably a whole video just to talk about the options here.
Be interested to find out how much all the mods cost on that demonstrator bike you rode!.....( it would appear to have all the necessary mods to make it run properly etc)......I guess for those of us not so mechanically minded we can then factor in the labour cost of a bike mechanic to do the work fitting it all!....I think the issue could be that if the price of ALL the above runs into 3 grand etc then you are Triumph T100/Street Twin territory where the stats are already in place etc!.....great vid pal....be interesting to see if you succumb to the lure of this excellent upgrade 😉👍😎
Like MultiMac2020 said, the turnkey conversions, out of the door cost from Hitchcocks would be interesting to know, perhaps a new 865 bike with all the bits done, and the cost of dropping your 650 bike in to them and riding away later on it converted to 865.
Haha, nice one, I remember those kits for most 50cc bikes back in the day....I seem to remember an 80cc kit being available for most 50cc bikes of that era (early 1980s) My suzuki er50 was a sluggish very stock 30mph restricted machine, it would actually creep just over 30mph downhill with a 20mph wind behind you, lay prone on the tank and 32mph was possible!😲😊 I spoke to my 'mechanic' (just the guy behind the counter in my local bike shop) who told me of an 'upgrade' special exhaust that would open up the FULL power of the bike, he spoke about it like it would add an extra 100bhp! It actually took the stock 1.5 bhp to a heady 3bhp!! So 37-40mph top speed was achievable and the acceleration hugely improved. To be fair the stock exhaust had a huge washer covering the exhaust port of the engine, effectively reducing the exhaust flow by a considerable amount, this could easily be knocked or drilled out. But I only found this out after I bought the said Gianneli expansion pipe. Oh man that thing was arm wrenchingly fast now, it was well worth it just for the huge boost in acceleration, the top speed increase to around 35-37mph wasn't massive but it meant less cars overtook you in a 30 and you could actually keep up with the flow of traffic! The gearing was now holding the bike back! Nothing more embarrassing than a little old lady in a clapped out sky blue rusty Morris Minor overtaking you down along the town centre bypass with all your mates pointing and laughing, not cool at all! 😲😊😁
@@pdtech4524 Great story! The worst thing about a 50cc was going up Muswell Hill in North London - so steep that the bike just got slower and slower as you went up and you ended up in first gear! Very embarrassing... Loved that bike though...
I appreciate this review. I was introduced to Royal Enfield in 2012 when I purchased a new Military Green Bullet Classic 500. I was on the mend from a bad reaction to an Epidural 2 years prior but I saw this Bullet 500 and decided maybe I could get back to riding. By this time I sold ALL my motorcycles but I took the gamble on the Bullet and awesome thumper it was ! I have 2 Harleys, a dual purpose bike and a dirt bike now. ( I'm a 63 year old disabled veteran) I want to purchase the Interceptor and this engine/exhaust upgrade has sealed the deal. Take care, God bless.
I too have a classic 500 and want to upgrade to an interceptor. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love the feel and thump of the 500 and it's like none other. But the performance upgrade of the interceptor at that price point is too attractive not to take
So this mod makes the Interceptor atleast 5-10hp more than the Bonnie T100...and for the extra costs, you get an improved bike without loosing it's character and also exclusivity. A bit hit in my books.
The T100 was updated about a year ago, it’s now got 65ps btw. Also I didn’t see anything mentioned about improving the brakes; surely that would be sensible if your giving the bike upwards of 50% more power.
@@BromDom85 Yes I do know that the Bonnie T100 makes 65horses. The Hitchcock RE 865 bigbore build makes about 70 horses and Revelry Motorcycles makes close to 90 horses. But yes performance is not just about power made at the crank but the entire gamut of other things.
It says a lot for the basic design of the Interceptor that it can handle such a big upgrade and still retain its core attributes. However, for me it’s the value for money of the standard bike that makes it so appealing. If I were going to spend £10k instead of £6k I’d definitely be buying a T100 Bonnie. I’ll be leaving my Interceptor stock. Great video, though!
Pretty much my thoughts. Aftermarket tuning is expensive, and hard to get your money back. Seems to me buy a stock bike that puts out the power you want. There's also insurance, start twiddling with performance mods and watch the premiums go up. Stock Interceptor is a fantastic bike and great value, but if I wanted a 65 BHP classic Twin , yeah I'd have a Triumph Street Twin or Bonnie T100.
@Michael Costigan I've been digging around , seems like the RE 650 Interceptor is 202Kg / 445 lbs dry weight. Triumph Street Twin is about 198 kg / 437 lbs dry and the Bonnie T100 451lbs 205 kg dry So not a lot in it on weight terms. Different types of T100s have been around for a while , so older T100s could be heavier.
We'll see if the Interceptor can handle that after 10000 km of road, with 500 km "high speed" highway travels, and some mountain. If all gone well, you dismount and you make all the metrology of the engine. After you can say ok or not.
@@cat-man5522 I'm not sure, I could be wrong but I don't think he is speaking of something like a conversion kit like the way2speed one. There are bikes like Triumph and BMW with spoke rims where the spoke end on the outer part of the rim (sorry don't know the technical term). Or brands like Kineo... The only problem is you can buy a decent new bike in India for the price of a set of Kineo rims.
Its really exactly what Royal needs on just about every bike on the model line. Lets be real here too, how much more would it honestly cost the company to make them with the bigger bore? They can totally make the bikes perform and stay close to their price points!
Really nice knowing now that there is a big bore kit for the new enfeild 650’s to make them faster, I know it isn’t easy to get a lot of speed out of the old 500 singles. It’s also a really beautiful bike sticking with classic British twin style . Wishing you many years of safe and fun riding 👍🏻PS I didn’t know they got 40hp at the wheel to start, getting 60+ afterwards is awesome 🤩
Yep, Enfield should definitely make the bike in this 865cc displacement, in addition to the 650cc. Both need a fatter back tire, no question. Let's show up those Triumph riders!
Great video. Reminded me of when everyone had a 900 kit for their CB750 Honda( in the 70's) however the frame in those days couldnt handle the increase in power like the RE can.
@@WildlifeMoto I would go a little further and say that it reflects well on Harris Performance, the frame designers and on the new CEO of Royal Enfield for having the foresight to buy Harris Performance to improve their bikes. It also makes me wonder if this will make the bike more resilient to crash damage. I see many modern bikes being written off after relatively minor crashes because the frame has become damaged.
The Enfield has a 4 valve motor, the old CB was two valve and breathed poorly in comparison. Suzuki GS750 two valve was the same. Without valve work really wasted money.
I’d be concerned about the bottom end’s life span with a capacity/power increase like that. 100cc/5-10hp is one thing, but 235cc/25hp is a huge increase.
Can I just say that when I was 16 I fitted a big bore kit to my Suzuki AP50 , that took it to 65 cc and along with a micron expansion chamber and slight fettling with the rotary valve would see me getting 70mph daily . And long before A2 licenses were even invented . Blow the rule makers , that's what bikes were all about in my day . I am so glad that people like Hitchcocks are still around to let people live a little .
Great video as usual , only missing one thing , it would have been so much better if you or Dan had said how much all the extra parts cost to buy and have fitted by someone . Keep up the good work 👍
Hi Andrew. Cost is a tough one as there are so many different options and approaches. I have put links in the description for the ready made kit and a few of the accompanying parts. I’ll do a follow up on costs and options.
It's true that it wouldn't make financial sense to buy a brand new 650 twin and do this to it. But if you already had a 2 year old RE and wanted the extra power, it might make more sense than selling your depreciated interceptor and shelling out to buy a new T100. Still, a second hand triumph would likely make more sense. That said, some people have a bit of sentimental attachment to their bike, like fiddling with it and upgrading it, and might not want to have the same T100 that every other 60 year old guy and his dog have 😄 I think a gutsy interceptor would be really cool, cost comparisons aside.
So you have a 2 year old bike and you spend 4-5,000 on it ~ what’s that bike then worth? The argument doesn’t stack up financially. I totally get buying and enjoying/modifying a standard bike but if you wanted 65bhp to begin with the Bonnie makes more sense. Then there’s the insurance ...
Read through a lot of the comments on this and yes, I see the point they are making about cost vs return when you sell on. But that kind of misses the point of the RE, I personally feel they are more of a long term ownership bike not a 'buy it for a couple of years then get the next best thing' machine so purchasing mods like this will over time give a return in satisfaction and enjoyment. Yes I could've gone out and spent 10k on a Triumph then lived with someone else's vision cos I couldn't afford to personalise it, while crossing my fingers that the gearbox wasn't going to give up, or I could go out and spend 5.5k on the RE and over time tweak performance and looks to how I wanted MY bike to look and perform, enjoying it for many years. At the moment the REs are riding the crest of a wave as everyone raves about them, residuals are good, but as I said the 'next best thing' is just round the corner I'm sure the strong resale value will soon start to tumble. If you're buying it as a fashion statement to sell on before the warranty is out, you're buying the wrong bike. Going to unsubscribe from your and Mr Fillingham's channel...you both cost me too much money! 😉 Thought you had fitted the YSS fork upgrade? That looked like standard fork caps on the ride up to Hitchcock's. Or have you removed them to fit onto a GT? 😂
I totally agree with you. This is for those who want to create something personal to them. YSS kit is still on my bike. No GT for me, GT footpegs maybe :)
I wish Royal Enfield had made this machine. Really love the mod an the way the bike is kept to its original look. 👌 honestly after this video I'm saving money for this mod 😅
Let’s hope the factory takes notice of this and begins to offer it stock, a Lot of people would definitely change their minds then and possibly get this rather than a new Triumph, though that’s a tough choice
Also loving your channel, it’s already persuaded me to buy a new Interceptor and add quite a few modifications and now I know what the next stage will involve 👍
Very cool. I have been waiting for a video on this. I have already spent $890 on the S&S pipes, got a new air filter, new clutch and brake levers, changed the bars, mirrors etc. A lot of upgrades! and I couldn't justify this upgrade for the cost but man if I had the money I would do it instead of getting a different bike. I love my interceptor and I honestly like the look of the interceptor more than the Bonneville. I can't take it out without someone stopping me and asking me about it. Even as a 650 it's plenty of power to have fun with because it's got quite a bit of torque already. Thanks for the video! I bet that was fun. 😎
60hp at the rear wheel is no joke, especially when considering that it’s a two cylinder. With the additional HP you would you usually get more vibration at low rpm’s but this bike was obviously done right. My only question would revolve around the connecting rods, can they handle the additional power.
Great to see this and I might well be investing in the upgrade. I owned a Hinckley T100 before but much prefer the enfield and especially now that the upgrades make the enfield a much quicker bike then why not.
@@MrTriple3 3 years later mate, it's reliable, the bottom end is over engineered and easily copes with the upgrades... The frame is designed by Harris ...
Hi WM, love your vids, keep up the mod work. FYI, my RE dealer, Revelry Cycles, drag race a heavily modified GT with the S&S big bore kit and a not quite as heavily modified Interceptor with the big bore kit, which is described as a "fire breathing, wheelie popping, tyre smoking monster"! They've done some very informative vids on performance upgrades. They've got me into drag racing my stock Orange Crush, so I guess I'll be saving up for a big bore kit ... and clutch ... and powertronic ... and free flow headers. Damn, think I'll need to start a popular TH-cam channel to fund all my mods 😉
Hey Wildlife Moto, i did bought exactly the same Interceptor as yours. But not new, She has 7550 km on it. But i am so happy. i told you i have themost upgrades here, just the Interceptor wasn`t in my Garage. Now She comes in 2 Weeks with a Transporter. Go on with your Videos. Great work
Personally I like my Inty motor just the way it is thank you. Now, if I had a Conti, it would be a different matter, oh yes. It’s a great soup up and to all that have had it done or are gonna have it done, be that a Conti or Inty, enjoy, enjoy. Nice review btw. Cheers Neil
Excellent video, just a pity the weather is stuck in January mode at the moment. I'm very jealous, you get to ride the big bore Interceptor and visit Hitchcock's. That would be my idea of a perfect day. I was seriously thinking about the big bore kit but once you add everything up I thought hang on, that's a good chunk towards a Himalayan. Take care and stay safe.
Although a lot don’t think the upgrade worth it as it puts the Enfield in the Triumph price bracket, it gives you a bike that is very exclusive, where as paying the same for the Triumph just buys you another clone that’s the same as everyone else’s.
Great video and a terrific upgrade but expensive. If you intend to keep the bike as an ongoing project then the upgrade if you’re able to do the work yourself is worth it. I’m never selling mine as I love it, so it looks like I’ll be doing the upgrade 😁.
My concern was the fuel delivery but it seems that was sorted out. Seems like Hitchcocks did a proper job. Wish Enfield would just build an 850, or even a 750cc for people who want a choice.
Looks like my kind of toy store. I''ve gotten quite a few things from them and it was nice to see what that place looks like. Would be nice to get that done but it wouldn't be something I would tackle myself. Cheers mate
Very good review, thanks. The Interceptor is a great bike out of the box, it's also a great and affordable platform for farkling. I genuinely prefer it to the Bonnies, a T100 looks great but so much more expensive and not quite as....nice. 65 RWHP without spoiling the character, hmmmm very tempting. Saw in the video that the O2 sensors had been removed, are these no longer required with the Power Commander?
Agreed, the T100 feels like a modern bike, where as the Interceptor feels like a real classic. If you want all the charm of the Interceptor and a bit more punch, this is the way forward. Yes, they deleted the O2 sensors and SAS (I think they had to wire in a resistor to prevent the engine warning light)
For those who lack the resources to go the "big bore" route there is another way to up your performance on a budget - reduce weight. Replace the stock mufflers with Scorpion "cans" - remove center stand - remove passenger foot pegs - replace all signal pods with LED pods - replace rear light / license plate assembly with an LED pod assembly - install a DNA air filter mod - remove the plastic fender extensions - remove the engine clip on the cylinder fins. By removing 30 pounds of weight and these few performance mods , you will be faster at a budget friendly price.
Really great to see Hitchcocks offer this big bore conversion all machined and ready to fit.......and that they've developed their own bespoke performance cam too! Just to take things to the next level, it would be brilliant if they offered a big valve CNC machined and flowed head (similar to the one Revelry do) and also the option of a Powertonic unit already mapped to suit, as that has parameters for ignition timing alterations as well as to the fuelling........ the Power commander unit can only change the later. Was it a shock/scary to go back to the hopeless standard front brake set-up on that demonstrator Mr WM, spesh with all that extra grunt? Another enjoyable WM vid, so thanks for that.........and I really hope you decide to splash the cash on getting this conversion done boyo!!
it always seemed to me, when looking at this project several years ago, in the beginning and who was involved in its design, that the frame was meant for a larger capacity engine anyway. I really don't understand why they haven't offered both capacity engined bikes.
Man , sorry I had not subbed before now , I enjoy the videos you make , would love to ride over on your side of the big pond . I love the R E 's , I ride Harley-Davidson's here in the US , but I enjoy so many machines , I would love a R E 500 Classic . Thanks , ride , and stay safe , cheers .
Great Video, was waiting for this one. I know it might be a stretch but would it be possible for you to do a video with the same bike during a sunny day maybe. British Weather, I know haha.
That was a temple of RE motorcycles! REspect. Wish there was someone as capable as you in India. I would have made those changes in India itself. However, importing would push up the costs to make the entire ordeal impractical. Cheers. Modifications apart, we would love to host Dan if he ever visits Bombay.
@@no-thingisnow3839 Those traffic will not know a thing. Just need to keep the exhaust noise low. BTW as per law, you can make the modifications provided you inform and they agree. It has major headaches like recalculating insurance and getting approvals from RTO. Not to mention, the company warranty on engine will be void.
Good grief I miss my Int. 650. Just a fantastic motorcycle. I couldn't imagine it with more power. It had all it could need. Your description of this makes me doubt that. Seriously. When I get things sorted, I might just get another one.
Nice to hear and see the performance parts for the Enfield all the stuff in action,, well done on the bike,, was sweet good video thanks for sharing it with us,, from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated thank you ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Great stuff! Ive been a big fan of the Revelry Cycles videos and was planning on the S&S camshaft and high compression pistons, the best bang for the buck if you do it yourself. The 865 is tempting, even at the money. I’ll be waiting to see if you take the plunge, especially now that you’ve had your first taste.
All the buzz is about the 865 kit, nothing on the high compression pistons or the 750 kit either. If a piston swap gets me to 50+ rwhp I’d be very happy. (Of course that includes all the mods that go along with the 865 like a Power Commander, new exhaust, etc.)
@@blazesboylan7947 its my understanding that full free flow setup gives near 50hp and 50 torque. I will complete these mods this week but no dyno. Don't know if I'll do a tuner. That is said to add a few. I would imagine hi comp pistons and cam would get on near 55-58 hp but this is just a guess Would love to know
Thanks 👍☺️ Very informative and interesting video... Great Bike for it's cost, and not a bad price on this big bore upgrade, well worth it I'd say! Ride Safe... Enjoy the journey...
I've been trying to decide whether to buy a bigger bike or put this kit on my gt650. Dont get me wrong, I love my continental but if I get bored or just fancy a change I won't recover any money spent on mods. On the other hand, I would have a very unusual bike that goes like stink and is massive fun to ride, but only if you are going to keep it long term and enjoy the ownership experience. Each to their own.
Back in the 70s I was more than happy with the grunt of a 750 Norton. Low down grunt is more usable than top end hyperspace. Though Both are fun. The Enfield factory may bring out a bigger motor. It seems the bottom end can handle a 200 cc bigger barrel already so they may have it planned already. Then it will compete with the t100. Whereas the 650 twin appeals to riders who like mild performance and doesnt compete with Triumph. The UK road system away from the motorway does not need massive bikes especially with all the villages and every family has two hatchbacks littering the streets.
I love my new Enfield INT650 with the LexTek Exhausts. I totally agree about the laid back character of the bike. For me I won’t be upgrading it….if I want more HP I am lucky enough that I can just ride a different bike, like my 2016 CB1100 or my 2021 GSXS-750…..additionally at that extra cost you’re now in the T100 price range and that is frankly a better bike with similar specs to the big bore but with better handling.
And a couple of years later, I can't find any 865's for sale. I guess they're stuck at the back of a shed awaiting an engine rebuild in standard form, or people love them so much they're not selling them. I'm a "built not bought" Triton owner, so this kind of fettling is up my alley
£6k for an interceptor £4k to modify, that would buy a very good bike , especially second hand. You'd have to have a lot of love for your Enfield. But I suppose plenty do , so good luck to them, and hope they enjoy
Most of Interceptor owners must be waiting for this.... It's better to get interceptor 650 and change it to 865 and get more power than T100 and for less price...👍
Did the same mods to my Continental GT but used the S&S cam. "Only" made 55 hp on the dyno so maybe it could have been tuned better. Upgraded front springs, raised the handlebars 2 inches, and added one tooth to the front sprocket. Runs fine but I keep it mostly for the looks and its legacy.
Well Royal Enfield is on a roll. It has so much in store for the next 12-24 months. The following models are up for launch - Classic Roadster Shotgun Hunter Sherpa Scram Flying Flea and An Electric Motorcyle Also BSA will be launching its 650cc motorcycle by the end of the year.
I had a 1962 650 Triumph Tiger with 800cc jugs, forged pistons that was a "Sportster Eater." I had to upgrade to disc brakes to safely slow down and stop quickly when necessary. Sounds to me that the sprokets need to be changed to have taller gearing. I would live to look at the torque curve to better choose sprokets for optimum performance
I have been oscillating between which new bike I am going to buy this Spring. I love the RE Interceptor concept but am disappointed about performance. The mods you have shown are no doubt top quality and bring up the spec near to a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin. Trouble is the price is also up there (if not beyond) and there is the time scale and geographical commitment to Hitchcocks single site so I am afraid I am going to buy a new Triumph rather than a re-engineered RE for delivery this Spring, probably Summer. Now! If RE brought out a 900 cc bike as stock in their already very competitive price range and to their excellent engineering standards I would certainly be interested. Maybe in five years time when I will be ready to move on again.
***COSTS***
A quick note on costs. I didn’t mention these in the video as there are a number of approaches for this mod, all with different costs.
The standard 865 S&S kit is £659, but that is just the basic kit that will need to be professionally fitted to your factory barrel. You’d probably be looking at around £400 in labour to get a good machinist to bore and press-fit it.
If you want the ready to go kit (including a new barrel) it’s £1740 (inc vat)
Then you have various options in terms of cams, clutches and fuel controllers.
The cam in this bike is by Hitchcocks and costs £205
The pre-configured Power Commander costs £387
The performance clutch kit is £398
The free flow headers are £354 and the end cans are £358
The total cost of everything will depend on how much you fit yourself, and what supporting parts you go for. It’s probably a whole video just to talk about the options here.
Nice honest appraisal WM, cheers.
Be interested to find out how much all the mods cost on that demonstrator bike you rode!.....( it would appear to have all the necessary mods to make it run properly etc)......I guess for those of us not so mechanically minded we can then factor in the labour cost of a bike mechanic to do the work fitting it all!....I think the issue could be that if the price of ALL the above runs into 3 grand etc then you are Triumph T100/Street Twin territory where the stats are already in place etc!.....great vid pal....be interesting to see if you succumb to the lure of this excellent upgrade 😉👍😎
Like MultiMac2020 said, the turnkey conversions, out of the door cost from Hitchcocks would be interesting to know, perhaps a new 865 bike with all the bits done, and the cost of dropping your 650 bike in to them and riding away later on it converted to 865.
So in broad terms the whole upgrade will cost us a new interceptor 650 here in India😉
@@Tommy-Atkins Yep. Cheaper to buy a Street Twin.
I remember adding a 75cc big bore kit to my 50cc bike back in the day - now THAT was an upgrade - I could go 50 mph!!
I did the same molossi kit
Love that comment ❤️
Did the same with a polini kit
Haha, nice one, I remember those kits for most 50cc bikes back in the day....I seem to remember an 80cc kit being available for most 50cc bikes of that era (early 1980s)
My suzuki er50 was a sluggish very stock 30mph restricted machine, it would actually creep just over 30mph downhill with a 20mph wind behind you, lay prone on the tank and 32mph was possible!😲😊
I spoke to my 'mechanic' (just the guy behind the counter in my local bike shop) who told me of an 'upgrade' special exhaust that would open up the FULL power of the bike, he spoke about it like it would add an extra 100bhp!
It actually took the stock 1.5 bhp to a heady 3bhp!! So 37-40mph top speed was achievable and the acceleration hugely improved.
To be fair the stock exhaust had a huge washer covering the exhaust port of the engine, effectively reducing the exhaust flow by a considerable amount, this could easily be knocked or drilled out.
But I only found this out after I bought the said Gianneli expansion pipe.
Oh man that thing was arm wrenchingly fast now, it was well worth it just for the huge boost in acceleration, the top speed increase to around 35-37mph wasn't massive but it meant less cars overtook you in a 30 and you could actually keep up with the flow of traffic!
The gearing was now holding the bike back!
Nothing more embarrassing than a little old lady in a clapped out sky blue rusty Morris Minor overtaking you down along the town centre bypass with all your mates pointing and laughing, not cool at all! 😲😊😁
@@pdtech4524 Great story! The worst thing about a 50cc was going up Muswell Hill in North London - so steep that the bike just got slower and slower as you went up and you ended up in first gear! Very embarrassing... Loved that bike though...
I appreciate this review. I was introduced to Royal Enfield in 2012 when I purchased a new Military Green Bullet Classic 500. I was on the mend from a bad reaction to an Epidural 2 years prior but I saw this Bullet 500 and decided maybe I could get back to riding. By this time I sold ALL my motorcycles but I took the gamble on the Bullet and awesome thumper it was ! I have 2 Harleys, a dual purpose bike and a dirt bike now. ( I'm a 63 year old disabled veteran)
I want to purchase the Interceptor and this engine/exhaust upgrade has sealed the deal.
Take care, God bless.
I too have a classic 500 and want to upgrade to an interceptor. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love the feel and thump of the 500 and it's like none other. But the performance upgrade of the interceptor at that price point is too attractive not to take
big fan sir can i have your precious motercycle after you go to heaven on your motercycle
@utkarshapawar7058
If heaven ain't a lot l7ke Dixie, I don't wanna go.
The sound of this motorcycle is fantastic and addictive.
So this mod makes the Interceptor atleast 5-10hp more than the Bonnie T100...and for the extra costs, you get an improved bike without loosing it's character and also exclusivity. A bit hit in my books.
With unknown reliability. Good improvement.
The exclusivity of the best selling full sized bike in the U.K.?
The T100 was updated about a year ago, it’s now got 65ps btw.
Also I didn’t see anything mentioned about improving the brakes; surely that would be sensible if your giving the bike upwards of 50% more power.
@@BromDom85
Yes I do know that the Bonnie T100 makes 65horses. The Hitchcock RE 865 bigbore build makes about 70 horses and Revelry Motorcycles makes close to 90 horses.
But yes performance is not just about power made at the crank but the entire gamut of other things.
@@kyakaruvlogs2784 you can buy an upgraded cam for the Triumph 900's so the upgraded RE isn't the better bike.
It says a lot for the basic design of the Interceptor that it can handle such a big upgrade and still retain its core attributes. However, for me it’s the value for money of the standard bike that makes it so appealing. If I were going to spend £10k instead of £6k I’d definitely be buying a T100 Bonnie. I’ll be leaving my Interceptor stock. Great video, though!
Some 200cc's isnt that big of an upgrade
Pretty much my thoughts. Aftermarket tuning is expensive, and hard to get your money back. Seems to me buy a stock bike that puts out the power you want. There's also insurance, start twiddling with performance mods and watch the premiums go up. Stock Interceptor is a fantastic bike and great value, but if I wanted a 65 BHP classic Twin , yeah I'd have a Triumph Street Twin or Bonnie T100.
@Michael Costigan I've been digging around , seems like the RE 650 Interceptor is 202Kg / 445 lbs dry weight.
Triumph Street Twin is about 198 kg / 437 lbs dry and the Bonnie T100 451lbs 205 kg dry
So not a lot in it on weight terms.
Different types of T100s have been around for a while , so older T100s could be heavier.
We'll see if the Interceptor can handle that after 10000 km of road, with 500 km "high speed" highway travels, and some mountain. If all gone well, you dismount and you make all the metrology of the engine. After you can say ok or not.
Maybe it's for people who already own an interceptor for quite sometime and wants more power but not a new bike.
More proof that this bike can be modified for years to come. A tubeless spoke rim, when someone makes one would be a great mod.
They already do that in India, don't know about other places .
th-cam.com/video/F7ckyalWtgc/w-d-xo.html
Me too. There are tubeless spoke rims. Just looking for something in a 'budget'.
@@cat-man5522 I'm not sure, I could be wrong but I don't think he is speaking of something like a conversion kit like the way2speed one. There are bikes like Triumph and BMW with spoke rims where the spoke end on the outer part of the rim (sorry don't know the technical term). Or brands like Kineo... The only problem is you can buy a decent new bike in India for the price of a set of Kineo rims.
Bmw and honda have made them
Its really exactly what Royal needs on just about every bike on the model line. Lets be real here too, how much more would it honestly cost the company to make them with the bigger bore? They can totally make the bikes perform and stay close to their price points!
Really nice knowing now that there is a big bore kit for the new enfeild 650’s to make them faster, I know it isn’t easy to get a lot of speed out of the old 500 singles. It’s also a really beautiful bike sticking with classic British twin style . Wishing you many years of safe and fun riding 👍🏻PS I didn’t know they got 40hp at the wheel to start, getting 60+ afterwards is awesome 🤩
Yep, Enfield should definitely make the bike in this 865cc displacement, in addition to the 650cc. Both need a fatter back tire, no question.
Let's show up those Triumph riders!
Lol! Hey now! 😄
Signed, A Triumph rider...
Sidhharth Lal....are you listening ?
Great video. Reminded me of when everyone had a 900 kit for their CB750 Honda( in the 70's) however the frame in those days couldnt handle the increase in power like the RE can.
Cheers Ian - Yes it a real testament to the build quality of the standard bike 👍
@@WildlifeMoto I would go a little further and say that it reflects well on Harris Performance, the frame designers and on the new CEO of Royal Enfield for having the foresight to buy Harris Performance to improve their bikes.
It also makes me wonder if this will make the bike more resilient to crash damage. I see many modern bikes being written off after relatively minor crashes because the frame has become damaged.
The Enfield has a 4 valve motor, the old CB was two valve and breathed poorly in comparison. Suzuki GS750 two valve was the same. Without valve work really wasted money.
I’d be concerned about the bottom end’s life span with a capacity/power increase like that. 100cc/5-10hp is one thing, but 235cc/25hp is a huge increase.
I actually get so excited for these interceptor videos, keep it up bro love to see it
Glad you like them!
Can I just say that when I was 16 I fitted a big bore kit to my Suzuki AP50 , that took it to 65 cc and along with a micron expansion chamber and slight fettling with the rotary valve would see me getting 70mph daily . And long before A2 licenses were even invented . Blow the rule makers , that's what bikes were all about in my day . I am so glad that people like Hitchcocks are still around to let people live a little .
Great video as usual , only missing one thing , it would have been so much better if you or Dan had said how much all the extra parts cost to buy and have fitted by someone . Keep up the good work 👍
Hi Andrew. Cost is a tough one as there are so many different options and approaches. I have put links in the description for the ready made kit and a few of the accompanying parts. I’ll do a follow up on costs and options.
On a quick reckon, the back wheel gets a 50% hike in power for roughly half the cost of a new bike. Not bad : )
Just had to pause to say that is the PERFECT intro length. Over before I could reach the cursor. Cheers
Cheers Jim. Glad you didn’t hit the button!
Looks like about £4k for all that fitted! That makes this bike Bonnie T100 territory! I mean it's a cool mod, but that's crazy.
I agree ~ that is silly money for those add-ons and you’d be better off with the Bonnie in the first place
It's true that it wouldn't make financial sense to buy a brand new 650 twin and do this to it. But if you already had a 2 year old RE and wanted the extra power, it might make more sense than selling your depreciated interceptor and shelling out to buy a new T100. Still, a second hand triumph would likely make more sense. That said, some people have a bit of sentimental attachment to their bike, like fiddling with it and upgrading it, and might not want to have the same T100 that every other 60 year old guy and his dog have 😄 I think a gutsy interceptor would be really cool, cost comparisons aside.
@@MrJulianneave yeah, while most people won't spend 4k upgrading a 6k bike, it's cool and I hope he does it! Who doesn't like more power?!
Spot on Julian.
So you have a 2 year old bike and you spend 4-5,000 on it ~ what’s that bike then worth? The argument doesn’t stack up financially. I totally get buying and enjoying/modifying a standard bike but if you wanted 65bhp to begin with the Bonnie makes more sense. Then there’s the insurance ...
Read through a lot of the comments on this and yes, I see the point they are making about cost vs return when you sell on. But that kind of misses the point of the RE, I personally feel they are more of a long term ownership bike not a 'buy it for a couple of years then get the next best thing' machine so purchasing mods like this will over time give a return in satisfaction and enjoyment. Yes I could've gone out and spent 10k on a Triumph then lived with someone else's vision cos I couldn't afford to personalise it, while crossing my fingers that the gearbox wasn't going to give up, or I could go out and spend 5.5k on the RE and over time tweak performance and looks to how I wanted MY bike to look and perform, enjoying it for many years. At the moment the REs are riding the crest of a wave as everyone raves about them, residuals are good, but as I said the 'next best thing' is just round the corner I'm sure the strong resale value will soon start to tumble. If you're buying it as a fashion statement to sell on before the warranty is out, you're buying the wrong bike.
Going to unsubscribe from your and Mr Fillingham's channel...you both cost me too much money! 😉 Thought you had fitted the YSS fork upgrade? That looked like standard fork caps on the ride up to Hitchcock's. Or have you removed them to fit onto a GT? 😂
I totally agree with you. This is for those who want to create something personal to them. YSS kit is still on my bike. No GT for me, GT footpegs maybe :)
I wish Royal Enfield had made this machine. Really love the mod an the way the bike is kept to its original look. 👌 honestly after this video I'm saving money for this mod 😅
Let’s hope the factory takes notice of this and begins to offer it stock, a Lot of people would definitely change their minds then and possibly get this rather than a new Triumph, though that’s a tough choice
A nice 1000cc Twin would be real sweet. Come On Enfield do it.
Nice classic bike with proper, modern power . Got to love it.
Also loving your channel, it’s already persuaded me to buy a new Interceptor and add quite a few modifications and now I know what the next stage will involve 👍
Thanks John, glad you are enjoying the content. Congrats on the new bike.
Very cool. I have been waiting for a video on this. I have already spent $890 on the S&S pipes, got a new air filter, new clutch and brake levers, changed the bars, mirrors etc. A lot of upgrades! and I couldn't justify this upgrade for the cost but man if I had the money I would do it instead of getting a different bike. I love my interceptor and I honestly like the look of the interceptor more than the Bonneville. I can't take it out without someone stopping me and asking me about it. Even as a 650 it's plenty of power to have fun with because it's got quite a bit of torque already. Thanks for the video! I bet that was fun. 😎
60hp at the rear wheel is no joke, especially when considering that it’s a two cylinder. With the additional HP you would you usually get more vibration at low rpm’s but this bike was obviously done right. My only question would revolve around the connecting rods, can they handle the additional power.
Great to see this and I might well be investing in the upgrade. I owned a Hinckley T100 before but much prefer the enfield and especially now that the upgrades make the enfield a much quicker bike then why not.
Lack of reliability. Insurance. Warranty.
this is amazing that they are able to make that much power reliability out of this engine and frame,
How do we know it is reliable?
@@MrTriple3 it's S&S, they don't make bad products
@@MrTriple3 3 years later mate, it's reliable, the bottom end is over engineered and easily copes with the upgrades... The frame is designed by Harris ...
Hi WM, love your vids, keep up the mod work.
FYI, my RE dealer, Revelry Cycles, drag race a heavily modified GT with the S&S big bore kit and a not quite as heavily modified Interceptor with the big bore kit, which is described as a "fire breathing, wheelie popping, tyre smoking monster"!
They've done some very informative vids on performance upgrades. They've got me into drag racing my stock Orange Crush, so I guess I'll be saving up for a big bore kit ... and clutch ... and powertronic ... and free flow headers.
Damn, think I'll need to start a popular TH-cam channel to fund all my mods 😉
I like it. I like them both, actually.
She sounds PHENOMENAL !
Very cool, I'm glad options like this exist
What a beautiful symphony of pipes!
Now we know your next upgrade😄👌
Thanks for review.
Hitchcocks produce real things👍👍👍
Good to see what upgrades Hitchcocks are developing & supplying for the gt/Interceptor 👍
It looks incredible. 👍🏻👍🏻
Torque is what you want, this maybe next winters upgrade for me
Go for it
Hey Wildlife Moto, i did bought exactly the same Interceptor as yours. But not new, She has 7550 km on it. But i am so happy. i told you i have themost upgrades here, just the Interceptor wasn`t in my Garage. Now She comes in 2 Weeks with a Transporter. Go on with your Videos. Great work
Personally I like my Inty motor just the way it is thank you. Now, if I had a Conti, it would be a different matter, oh yes.
It’s a great soup up and to all that have had it done or are gonna have it done, be that a Conti or Inty, enjoy, enjoy.
Nice review btw.
Cheers
Neil
Excellent video, just a pity the weather is stuck in January mode at the moment.
I'm very jealous, you get to ride the big bore Interceptor and visit Hitchcock's.
That would be my idea of a perfect day.
I was seriously thinking about the big bore kit but once you add everything up I thought hang on, that's a good chunk towards a Himalayan.
Take care and stay safe.
I'm really tempted to order that seat off their website, nice looking bike
It’s actually a really nice seat!
God that thing revs up quick!
What a package 👍👍👍
Hitchcocks know their stuff alright! Thanks
I really like the Mods but the prices is a another level, 👍
Although a lot don’t think the upgrade worth it as it puts the Enfield in the Triumph price bracket, it gives you a bike that is very exclusive, where as paying the same for the Triumph just buys you another clone that’s the same as everyone else’s.
That’s my line of thinking.
Great video and a terrific upgrade but expensive. If you intend to keep the bike as an ongoing project then the upgrade if you’re able to do the work yourself is worth it. I’m never selling mine as I love it, so it looks like I’ll be doing the upgrade 😁.
My concern was the fuel delivery but it seems that was sorted out. Seems like Hitchcocks did a proper job. Wish Enfield would just build an 850, or even a 750cc for people who want a choice.
First impression - reminded me of the old Norton 850 Commando - what's not to like?
You think is a good moto ?
@@juanpablosilvaaleman539 Norten??
Exactly what I was going to say! I am very tempted
@@bonjovi1354 Interceptor
@@juanpablosilvaaleman539 very good moto ...it's fun to ride ..but at the end of the day ...one should ride first
Looks like my kind of toy store. I''ve gotten quite a few things from them and it was nice to see what that place looks like. Would be nice to get that done but it wouldn't be something I would tackle myself. Cheers mate
The knowledge that this upgrade exists makes it much more difficult to resist buying an Interceptor.
This video is what I've been waiting for years! S&S kit, and this bike now similar performance to triumph bonneville T100
Nice video, I think your tempted!!. It's quite an expensive upgrade, but a good one and if the bikes a 'keeper ' it's worth it 👌. Cheers, Steve
Very good review, thanks. The Interceptor is a great bike out of the box, it's also a great and affordable platform for farkling. I genuinely prefer it to the Bonnies, a T100 looks great but so much more expensive and not quite as....nice. 65 RWHP without spoiling the character, hmmmm very tempting.
Saw in the video that the O2 sensors had been removed, are these no longer required with the Power Commander?
Agreed, the T100 feels like a modern bike, where as the Interceptor feels like a real classic. If you want all the charm of the Interceptor and a bit more punch, this is the way forward. Yes, they deleted the O2 sensors and SAS (I think they had to wire in a resistor to prevent the engine warning light)
That is awesome! I bought the Himalayan big bore kit.
Great video….as I have had both, I definitely recommend Quad Lock over the bulky X-Grip that presses your buttons!
That’s the ultimate mod a RE owner has to do.
This could become an excellent Scrambler with some suspension and exhaust modifications combined with the big bore kit. Cheers mate.
Such a great little bike! I love mine
For those who lack the resources to go the "big bore" route there is another way to up your performance on a budget - reduce weight. Replace the stock mufflers with Scorpion "cans" - remove center stand - remove passenger foot pegs - replace all signal pods with LED pods - replace rear light / license plate assembly with an LED pod assembly - install a DNA air filter mod - remove the plastic fender extensions - remove the engine clip on the cylinder fins. By removing 30 pounds of weight and these few performance mods , you will be faster at a budget friendly price.
Really great to see Hitchcocks offer this big bore conversion all machined and ready to fit.......and that they've developed their own bespoke performance cam too!
Just to take things to the next level, it would be brilliant if they offered a big valve CNC machined and flowed head (similar to the one Revelry do) and also the option of a Powertonic unit already mapped to suit, as that has parameters for ignition timing alterations as well as to the fuelling........ the Power commander unit can only change the later.
Was it a shock/scary to go back to the hopeless standard front brake set-up on that demonstrator Mr WM, spesh with all that extra grunt?
Another enjoyable WM vid, so thanks for that.........and I really hope you decide to splash the cash on getting this conversion done boyo!!
Yes the flowed head would be great. The stock brakes are very poor compared to the RCS15 and Brembo sintered pads combo. It makes a big difference.
I just got my continental gt 3 weeks ago and have been thinking about this mod a lot.
it always seemed to me, when looking at this project several years ago, in the beginning and who was involved in its design, that the frame was meant for a larger capacity engine anyway. I really don't understand why they haven't offered both capacity engined bikes.
Very interested in getting this kit for my GT !!
great review as always, upgrade on way for you then hehe, Hitchcocks sterling job every time
Man , sorry I had not subbed before now , I enjoy the videos you make , would love to ride over on your side of the big pond . I love the R E 's , I ride Harley-Davidson's here in the US , but I enjoy so many machines , I would love a R E 500 Classic . Thanks , ride , and stay safe , cheers .
Thanks for the sub 💪
What a great bike I can't wait to try one I hope I like it because I want one. 😃 🏴 🇬🇧
Don't try it unless you have space in your garage. You WILL buy it 😀 Enjoy!
Great Video, was waiting for this one. I know it might be a stretch but would it be possible for you to do a video with the same bike during a sunny day maybe. British Weather, I know haha.
Haha, yes unfortunately April is pretty unpredictable in the U.K.
@@WildlifeMoto Hahaha, I mean the content quality makes up for it. I like the Logo transition from one clip to another, seamless and cool.
That was a temple of RE motorcycles!
REspect. Wish there was someone as capable as you in India. I would have made those changes in India itself. However, importing would push up the costs to make the entire ordeal impractical.
Cheers.
Modifications apart, we would love to host Dan if he ever visits Bombay.
Bhai Modification is not allowed as per Indian laws.
@@no-thingisnow3839 Those traffic will not know a thing. Just need to keep the exhaust noise low.
BTW as per law, you can make the modifications provided you inform and they agree. It has major headaches like recalculating insurance and getting approvals from RTO.
Not to mention, the company warranty on engine will be void.
Good grief I miss my Int. 650. Just a fantastic motorcycle. I couldn't imagine it with more power. It had all it could need. Your description of this makes me doubt that. Seriously. When I get things sorted, I might just get another one.
Hi, Great video. I would recommend that you rev-match when down-shifting.
Love the custom seat on Hitchcocks' interceptor..
That was the first thing I noticed! I hate that cross quilting look on the original, and it's not really good on long rides.
10,000th subscriber lol. Good videos mate
Wow, nice one! Thank you.
Hats off ,royal Enfield India to make such a awesome machine ,it's just so rumblings
Nice to hear and see the performance parts for the Enfield all the stuff in action,, well done on the bike,, was sweet good video thanks for sharing it with us,, from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated thank you ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Thanks Cecil, you are welcome. ☘️
Excellent review, thanks. I wonder how this kit would go on my Super Meteor 650?
I can’t see why not. Same engine.
Great stuff! Ive been a big fan of the Revelry Cycles videos and was planning on the S&S camshaft and high compression pistons, the best bang for the buck if you do it yourself. The 865 is tempting, even at the money. I’ll be waiting to see if you take the plunge, especially now that you’ve had your first taste.
Does anyone know what kind of torque and hp the high compression kit makes?
All the buzz is about the 865 kit, nothing on the high compression pistons or the 750 kit either. If a piston swap gets me to 50+ rwhp I’d be very happy. (Of course that includes all the mods that go along with the 865 like a Power Commander, new exhaust, etc.)
@@blazesboylan7947 its my understanding that full free flow setup gives near 50hp and 50 torque. I will complete these mods this week but no dyno. Don't know if I'll do a tuner. That is said to add a few. I would imagine hi comp pistons and cam would get on near 55-58 hp but this is just a guess
Would love to know
$500 for the pistons vs $2500 for the 865 kit. That’s a good definition of chasing horsepower.
@@blazesboylan7947 I really think this is where it's at.
Thanks 👍☺️
Very informative and interesting video...
Great Bike for it's cost, and not a bad price on this big bore upgrade, well worth it I'd say!
Ride Safe...
Enjoy the journey...
i have purchased from them for my 2000 Classic 500 Enfield.
I've been trying to decide whether to buy a bigger bike or put this kit on my gt650. Dont get me wrong, I love my continental but if I get bored or just fancy a change I won't recover any money spent on mods. On the other hand, I would have a very unusual bike that goes like stink and is massive fun to ride, but only if you are going to keep it long term and enjoy the ownership experience. Each to their own.
Totally agree, if you are keeping this bike long term, why not.
@@WildlifeMoto the "why not" is that my wife might commit murder on that sort of spend. 😆
Back in the 70s I was more than happy with the grunt of a 750 Norton. Low down grunt is more usable than top end hyperspace. Though Both are fun. The Enfield factory may bring out a bigger motor. It seems the bottom end can handle a 200 cc bigger barrel already so they may have it planned already. Then it will compete with the t100. Whereas the 650 twin appeals to riders who like mild performance and doesnt compete with Triumph. The UK road system away from the motorway does not need massive bikes especially with all the villages and every family has two hatchbacks littering the streets.
I love my new Enfield INT650 with the LexTek Exhausts. I totally agree about the laid back character of the bike. For me I won’t be upgrading it….if I want more HP I am lucky enough that I can just ride a different bike, like my 2016 CB1100 or my 2021 GSXS-750…..additionally at that extra cost you’re now in the T100 price range and that is frankly a better bike with similar specs to the big bore but with better handling.
now i have my hopes up to see millard fuse two of them together and see how it turns out
Yes! That would be amazing.
And a couple of years later, I can't find any 865's for sale. I guess they're stuck at the back of a shed awaiting an engine rebuild in standard form, or people love them so much they're not selling them.
I'm a "built not bought" Triton owner, so this kind of fettling is up my alley
People seem to be holding on to these bikes. Even used bikes are selling for almost new prices.
£6k for an interceptor £4k to modify, that would buy a very good bike , especially second hand.
You'd have to have a lot of love for your Enfield.
But I suppose plenty do , so good luck to them, and hope they enjoy
What good bike is it?
Most of Interceptor owners must be waiting for this.... It's better to get interceptor 650 and change it to 865 and get more power than T100 and for less price...👍
dude is very trusting letting you ride on wet roads and flurries..........i want one!!!
They must have good insurance 😬
Did the same mods to my Continental GT but used the S&S cam. "Only" made 55 hp on the dyno so maybe it could have been tuned better. Upgraded front springs, raised the handlebars 2 inches, and added one tooth to the front sprocket. Runs fine but I keep it mostly for the looks and its legacy.
A Herbert turret lathe! It's been years since I saw one of these. Anybody remember Dean Smith and Grace?
Used DSG lathes at NGL when i was an apprentice
I thought 650 is smoth but your upgrade is buttery smoth.
Ye smoth
Well Royal Enfield is on a roll. It has so much in store for the next 12-24 months. The following models are up for launch -
Classic
Roadster
Shotgun
Hunter
Sherpa
Scram
Flying Flea and
An Electric Motorcyle
Also BSA will be launching its 650cc motorcycle by the end of the year.
I wonder if bigger valves and a port job would help?
I should look for porting mods and see what's about...
I had a 1962 650 Triumph Tiger with 800cc jugs, forged pistons that was a "Sportster Eater." I had to upgrade to disc brakes to safely slow down and stop quickly when necessary. Sounds to me that the sprokets need to be changed to have taller gearing. I would live to look at the torque curve to better choose sprokets for optimum performance
I have been oscillating between which new bike I am going to buy this Spring. I love the RE Interceptor concept but am disappointed about performance. The mods you have shown are no doubt top quality and bring up the spec near to a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin. Trouble is the price is also up there (if not beyond) and there is the time scale and geographical commitment to Hitchcocks single site so I am afraid I am going to buy a new Triumph rather than a re-engineered RE for delivery this Spring, probably Summer.
Now! If RE brought out a 900 cc bike as stock in their already very competitive price range and to their excellent engineering standards I would certainly be interested. Maybe in five years time when I will be ready to move on again.
Very good vid. Wouldn’t mind that bike myself. 👍🥃🇦🇺
Cheers.
Finally!
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Great vid! Do you know which bar ends they installed on the 865?
Here you go accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/Round-Handlebar-End-Mirror/43414
How does the suspension perform after the changes to the engine, clutch, etc? What is the added weight of the swapped out parts?
There's no substitute for Cc's
Sounds great 👍
I saw that O2 sensor wasn't connected on the bend pipe....is it done by purpose..?
Yes, they have deleted these and blanked them off.
I was impressed with the Interceptor MPG. How efficient is the 865?
Not sure, but if MPG is a worry, don't do this.
I wonder how this would compare to a Street Twin, now? Might be an idea for a back to back test!
Great idea. I already know what i'd rather have though.
Looking forward to you upgrading your bike. 😉
Great video. Thanks. Does the big bore kit add any vibration issues?
Not really, a bit more rumble but not much.
Great video , bet that’s one of your next upgrades 👍
You could be right about that.
@@WildlifeMoto that will make some bike 😁