Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 with a 2x1 exhaust setup spied

UtkarshC · 17th December 2021, 15:57

Royal Enfield seems to be working on an updated model of the Interceptor 650. A spy image of a test mule has surfaced online. While the entire motorcycle looks quite similar to the current model, the test bike is fitted with a new 2x1 exhaust setup.

Since this could be the initial development stage, the muffler of the 2x1 exhaust setup is not well finished and looks quite basic. The new arrangement is expected to be lighter than the twin exhausts that come with the current Interceptor 650.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 with a 2x1 exhaust setup spied-royal-enfield-interceptor-650-single-exhaust-spied.jpg

Apart from the weight reduction, the new 2x1 exhaust setup might also bring some performance gains. The 649cc, parallel-twin engine of the current model is capable of producing 47 BHP and 52 Nm.

The 2x1 exhaust setup should also make manoeuvring the motorcycle easier, especially in tight parking spaces and heavy traffic. Along with the Interceptor 650, this new exhaust layout could also make its way into the Continental GT 650.

Image source: @saranj234 via Bike Dekho

Link to Team-BHP News

DDIS_RE650 · 17th December 2021, 16:03

But no alloy wheel, how long Interceptor owner will ride in fear.

aargee · 17th December 2021, 17:34

Hopefully TEC bring their price down or RE has an affordable cost for a direct fit to existing models. Good thing being, RE's 2 X 1 is BS6 unlike TEC

Neo18 · 19th December 2021, 10:43

Might well be an aftermarket company testing the 2 into 1 exhaust. Looks highly uncharacteristic of Royal Enfield to be doing this.

rakesh_r · 19th December 2021, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Neo18

Might well be an aftermarket company testing the 2 into 1 exhaust. Looks highly uncharacteristic of Royal Enfield to be doing this.

But why with the red number plates, also seems the tank bag is carrying some measuring instruments.

Phantom 510 · 19th December 2021, 18:12

RE should offer straight exhaust pipes for the INT 650 as well considering it's postioned as the more sensible 650. However, upswept exhaust suits the CGT 650 very well.

Glad that RE has started toying with the 2x1 exhaust design the current set up although looks glorious but are quite heavy and makes the 650 twins quite cumbersome in our crowded daily riding scenarios.

Neo18 · 19th December 2021, 18:47

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Originally Posted by rakesh_r

But why with the red number plates, also seems the tank bag is carrying some measuring instruments.

Just coming off another post in the 390 Adv section where a heavily camouflaged and modified 390 Adv was actually from turtletech, an aftermarket player into Rally towers and such.

When RE has not even launched alloy wheel for the Interceptor till date, a 2 * 1 exhaust seems far fetched.

17th December 2021, 15:57	#1
UtkarshC BHPian Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Lucknow Posts: 255 Thanked: 819 Times	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 with a 2x1 exhaust setup spied Royal Enfield seems to be working on an updated model of the Interceptor 650. A spy image of a test mule has surfaced online. While the entire motorcycle looks quite similar to the current model, the test bike is fitted with a new 2x1 exhaust setup. Since this could be the initial development stage, the muffler of the 2x1 exhaust setup is not well finished and looks quite basic. The new arrangement is expected to be lighter than the twin exhausts that come with the current Interceptor 650. Apart from the weight reduction, the new 2x1 exhaust setup might also bring some performance gains. The 649cc, parallel-twin engine of the current model is capable of producing 47 BHP and 52 Nm. The 2x1 exhaust setup should also make manoeuvring the motorcycle easier, especially in tight parking spaces and heavy traffic. Along with the Interceptor 650, this new exhaust layout could also make its way into the Continental GT 650. Image source: @saranj234 via Bike Dekho Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by UtkarshC : 17th December 2021 at 16:01.
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aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,236 Thanked: 9,643 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 with a 2x1 exhaust setup spied Hopefully TEC bring their price down or RE has an affordable cost for a direct fit to existing models. Good thing being, RE's 2 X 1 is BS6 unlike TEC Last edited by aargee : 17th December 2021 at 17:35.
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Neo18 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: bangalore Posts: 153 Thanked: 271 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 with a 2x1 exhaust setup spied Might well be an aftermarket company testing the 2 into 1 exhaust. Looks highly uncharacteristic of Royal Enfield to be doing this.
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Phantom 510 BHPian Join Date: May 2021 Location: Mangaldai Posts: 265 Thanked: 347 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 with a 2x1 exhaust setup spied RE should offer straight exhaust pipes for the INT 650 as well considering it's postioned as the more sensible 650. However, upswept exhaust suits the CGT 650 very well. Glad that RE has started toying with the 2x1 exhaust design the current set up although looks glorious but are quite heavy and makes the 650 twins quite cumbersome in our crowded daily riding scenarios.
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