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Interceptor 650 Stage 2 tuned. Performance Modification #royalenfield #twin650 #royalenfieldindia

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A heavily modified “Stage 2 tuned” Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (twin 650 platform), featuring a range of aftermarket performance and handling upgrades described by the rider.

Key modifications / features mentioned

  1. GD clip-ons and GD foot pegs

    • Reworks riding ergonomics into a more aggressive stance.

  2. Custom stem nut with phone mount

    • Adds a convenience/accessory-focused mounting setup.

  3. OEM alloys + Vredestein tires

    • Switches the wheel/tire setup.
    • Mentions “getting rid of spoke wheel tension,” implying a move away from a stock spoked-wheel arrangement.
    • Uses Vredestein rubber (front and back).

  4. Front suspension: Way2Speed kit (retrofit)

    • OEM springs removed and the Way2Speed kit installed.
    • Implies improved adjustability/control.

  5. Rear suspension: 99 BHP Airborne suspension for 650 twins

    • Described as “great suspension.”
    • Improved control over bike behavior.
    • Tuned for rider weight with adjustability for:
      • Preload
      • Compression
      • Rebound damping

  6. Full system Powerage exhaust (long can)

    • Stage 2 exhaust upgrade.

  7. BMC air filter

    • Intake airflow upgrade.

  8. Ignition upgrades: NMW components

    • High ignition coil (NMW)
    • Low resistance spark plug wires
    • Triple electrode iridium spark plugs (also attributed to NMW)

  9. NMW high lift cam (stage one high lift cam)

    • Claimed direct fit to the OEM engine.
    • States no tappet modifications needed.
    • Says it is working well so far.

  10. ECU / ignition management: Powertronic V4 + FuelX Pro Plus

    • Running map eight.
    • Dyno tuned by Race Dynamics (Koramangala).
    • Includes two maps:
      • Map 1: with baffles
      • Map 2: without baffles

  11. Power and torque claims from dyno

    • With/without baffles: power around the high-50s, specifically about ~57 hp.
    • Torque (without baffles): about ~60 Nm.
    • Mentions results are shown “on screen” with a tuning clip.

  12. Powertronic installation method

    • Mounted where the tools go, requiring removal of the bike’s tool kit.
    • FuelX Pro Plus installed under the seat.

  13. Custom rubber mounts for Interceptor tank clearance

    • Rubber mounts added because clip-ons can hit the tank when turning, risking paint chipping.
    • Also addresses a known issue: seat rub can remove paint → rust → potential fuel leak risk.
    • Notes Royal Enfield originally used a thin tape, but the rider felt it wasn’t enough, so added rubber protection instead.

  14. Future plan

    • Will install an “865 kit” next (exact component unclear, but described as an upcoming modification).

Pros mentioned (user experience / benefits)

  • More aggressive, performance-oriented ergonomics (clip-ons/pegs).
  • Better suspension control and adjustability, including:
    • Front Way2Speed retrofit
    • Rear 99 BHP Airborne tuned for rider weight (preload/compression/rebound)
  • Improved engine responsiveness/performance attributed to:
    • Powerage exhaust
    • BMC air filter
    • NMW ignition upgrades (coil, wires, spark plugs)
    • NMW cam upgrade
    • Powertronic V4 + FuelX Pro Plus ECU tuning (dyno-tuned)
  • More reliable/safe fitment protection:
    • Rubber mounts prevent tank paint damage
    • Extra protection reduces rust and fuel leak risk from seat rub
  • Reports the cam is direct fit and is working well so far.

Cons / drawbacks mentioned

  • Loss of tool storage space because the Powertronic V4 is installed in the tool location.
  • No explicit performance “negatives” listed, but the build implies careful fitment is required (tank/clip-on clearance and paint/rust protection).

Comparisons made

  • No direct comparisons to other bikes or other tuners.
  • Indirectly references a common 650-model concern: the Interceptor tank/seat rub issue, including how Royal Enfield tried to mitigate it (thin tape), but the rider found it insufficient.

Verdict / recommendation

This video presents the Interceptor 650 as successfully Stage-2 tuned and dyno-mapped, with claimed results around ~57 hp and ~60 Nm torque (depending on baffle/mapping choice). It also highlights substantial handling/suspension improvements and practical “fitment protection” to prevent paint/rust/fuel-leak risks.

Overall: a strong, performance-focused build, but it’s a serious modification (ECU, cam, suspension, ignition, exhaust) and it sacrifices convenience (tool storage).

Speakers / perspectives

  • Single primary speaker (the rider/modder): describes all modifications, dyno/tuning details, fitment notes, and the future upgrade plan.

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