Motorcycle News - TXX Interceptor: A custom Royal Enfield 650 from Thrive
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They’re also affordable. In the US, prices for the Interceptor start at a mere $5,799, which is well over $3,000 less than a Sportster Iron 883 or Triumph Street Twin.
A late-model R-series BMW in good condition might be a couple of grand less than a new Interceptor, but it’s still a quarter of a century old.
Fabricators Indra Pratama and Barata Dwiputra are no strangers to the Indian brand: two years ago, they built a gorgeous little scrambler based on the Bullet 350.
“But the beautiful new parallel twin gives the bike more performance and capability. We knew we’d expose the engine as the heart of the bike, and bring out its character and spirit.”
So they started by stripping the Interceptor of its gas tank, battery box, fenders and side panels, plus a boxful of brackets and guards.
For a vintage racer vibe, they’ve installed a set of replica Ceriani GP38 forks, hooked up with custom CNC’d triples.
The brakes have been upgraded to Brembos to match the extra traction available, with dual discs and M4 calipers at the front, and a twin-piston setup at the back.
The few bought-in parts are high-end: the Interceptor’s twin analog dials have been replaced by a discreet Motogadget Motoscope Tiny display, and the foot controls are from the iconic Italian brand Tarozzi.
The crowning glory is the new bodywork, fashioned entirely out of aluminum. The tank, side panels, fenders, and tail unit are all expertly hand-shaped, and there’s a tiny bikini fairing with concealed LED lighting too. The seat, with a pronounced upkick, is from the T/H/R/V catalog.
After more than 600 man-hours of work, Thrive finished this stunning Interceptor with a teal green and champagne color combo, which reminds us of Aston Martin and Lotus racing colors.
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