My Interceptor 650: 18,000 km update including fuel efficiency and mods

All the services have been carried out at the Royal Enfield service centre only with nothing out of the ordinary done to the motorcycle.

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It is 14 months since I got the Interceptor. Today, I hit the 18,000 km mark.

My experience so far

I have had a lot of fun with this machine. Though a few things could have been better, I am still very happy with what this machine provides at this price point.

I have stuck to Power 95 petrol throughout, and have an average mileage of close to 27 kmpl. My usage is 100%highway and I just ride in town to get out onto the highway which is just a km away.

All services done at the Royal Enfield service centre only with nothing out of the ordinary done to the bike.

I have swapped out the exhausts to PoweRage end cans, changed my rear tyre at 13,000 kms, fixed bar end mirrors at 5000 kms. Everything else is stock.

Issues

I have used RSA twice, both when the bike was parked at home. The first issue was when the bike refused to start. RSA took the battery, charged it for a day, checked it, put it back and all is well. This was at 11,000 kms.

The second issue was when I had a flat at home. RSA fixed it. This was at 13,500 kms right after I had changed the tyre.

I have been planning to get auxiliary lights fixed, as, the lights are pretty bad and most of my riding is before sunrise but never got around to doing it.

I find the brakes very adequate, the rear has a very good feel, suspension could be a little better, but, it is a very good package and does the job.

Few pictures

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