Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Alloy Wheels Upgrade Cost & Details
One of the consistent drawbacks with the Royal Enfield 650 twins since the 2018 launch was that you had to live with tubed tyres. After a much longer wait than expected, Royal Enfield has finally decided to offer both the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 with alloy wheels that support tubeless tyres.
This is wonderful news, but many people seem to find that the retro charm of the 650 twins is lost with the look of the alloy wheels. That's just a matter of personal preference, if you want a 650 twin but also want the peace of mind that comes with tubeless tyres.
What I meant peace of mind here is, every puncture will be a nightmare on this six fifty with spoke rims. In fact, I've faced the puncher. All of these were repaired with a new tube every time. Also, once you take out the rim, the bike goes out of alignment and hence you've to visit the RE workshop to get it balanced & aligned.
Spoke wheels have their own advantages, Traditionally, spoke wheels are more rugged. They're also easy to repair in case of bends and hence most ADV bikes & Rally bikes come with them as standard. By the bye the choice is yours.
You can order alloys as individual spare parts from Royal Enfield. The front alloy is priced at Rs 7,500 while the rear one costs Rs 9,000. The person would need to buy separate tubeless tyres with the alloys. I have brought tire also from Royal Enfield itself, tyre brand is VREDESTEIN, it cost front tyre 4080 and back tyre 4850, but for the tyre you have lot of choice.
After the alloy and tubeless tyre upgrade, so far i have done 3000 kilometer ride, like how the way I ride previous with spoke wheels, of course the ride comfort is increased, it feel handle bar very light, definitely worth upgrade.
If you have any questions please ask to comment box
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After a long wait, Royal Enfield has finally launched alloy wheels for the 650 twins. Here is a video where I showcase the upgrade I made with alloy wheels and tubeless tires for my 2018 Interceptor 650.
Woahh thanks for the review, i have been waiting for this review since long time no one has posted ride review with alloy wheels, And have u notice any Mileage drop ?
@FolksOnWheels
10 ай бұрын
No 👍
Bro please any this one query Am about to purchase interceptor 650 Spoke wheel version costs 3.45lkh and alloys cost 3.68lkh Should i purchase spokes version and upgrade later to rear 17 and front 18 inch Or buy the alloy version coz 18 inch dont have lot of tyre options
@FolksOnWheels
Ай бұрын
it's better to go with alloy version
Did you notice any improvement in stability and handling? Thinking about upgrading into alloys bcs for some reason my rear tyre keeps puncturing and may be even causing instability and not let me ride confidently!
@FolksOnWheels
8 ай бұрын
Yes there is difference, it's may resulting the type changes, previous using ceat stock one, but definitely stability and handling improved with this setup 👍
Can i change only rear to alloy and keep spoke on the front? Will it affect performance in any way by doing so?
@FolksOnWheels
10 ай бұрын
what is actually u looking for replacing to alloys wheels? Just for attention seeking? Then u can 😊
Have you faced wobble issue with your spoke wheels…? If yes then compare it with alloy one. If not then fine. How is the alloy in terms of wobble. Are you facing any such issues and how is the overall stability…?
@FolksOnWheels
8 ай бұрын
No, I didn't experience any wobbling issues. Compared to spoke wheels, there's a better sense of grip it's may effect of tire change as well, and, most importantly, it provides a more reassuring riding experience. If a puncture occurs, we can easily fix it and continue our journey with peace of mind.
@tjkanna5562
8 ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheels my tyres still have good buttons. Is is mandatory to change the tyre while getting alloys…?
@FolksOnWheels
8 ай бұрын
Is urs tubeless tire? then no need, otherwise you need to change it
@tjkanna5562
8 ай бұрын
Ok ok
@abhiram1990ca
7 ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheels I have spoke wheels and done 12k kms on stock Ceat tyres spokes.. Already Had a puncture..Handle bar wobbling Started n very bad above 60.. Hope changing to alloys & tubeless tyres will solve this
Bro what do u think like which is better spoke tubeless conversion or moving to alloy wheels ?
@FolksOnWheels
8 ай бұрын
For interceptor best option moving to alloys, Tubeless spoke wheels is one good option, RE introduced newly for himalayan, don't go with tubeless conversion kit it's waste of money.
@suryamohan6299
4 ай бұрын
Not sure if it's better than alloy wheels, but I got mine converted with way2tubless in 2022 December and after that I did Northeast and Ladakh Trip with roughly 30,000km . And I am yet to see any issue with it.
Hey man ... i wanna get those TEC levers for my gt650... they good ? Any problem with them ever ? I see you are still using them , so ovi they are yood but just to confirm 😂
@FolksOnWheels
11 күн бұрын
@@DINESHshaah it's really good one 👍 yes still using 😊
@DINESHshaah
11 күн бұрын
@@FolksOnWheels tq bro ....
What did you do with the original spoke wheels? Did you exchange it or sold it? I am also looking for an unprade but not sure of what to do with the original wheels.
@FolksOnWheels
5 ай бұрын
U can sell, put it in OLX
We can increase rare tyre size ? To 180
@FolksOnWheels
9 ай бұрын
Sorry bro not sure about that 180 fit with this alloy, better please check with some tyre mechanic
Just ordered the alloys from RE. Really loved your video. Can you share me the details of your riding gloves and brake and clutch levers of the bike?
@FolksOnWheels
7 ай бұрын
Thanks bro 😊 riding clothes alpine stars and the levers it's adjustable one I imported from UK
@jayeshpardeshi6675
5 ай бұрын
How much did it costed to you? With alloys and tubeless tyres
Can't we use the same ceat Tyres which comes with the spokewheels while upgrading to alloy wheels??
@FolksOnWheels
5 ай бұрын
no u can't, that's not tubeless one ☺
@FolksOnWheels
5 ай бұрын
even I thought same, can use same type, so I ordered only alloy first, then came to know, stock not suitable for alloy and ordered tubeless tyre
Hi, Are those 18 inches? Mine is having Pirelli Tyres I guess those are tubeless tyres. Will it be a direct fit. I am looking for only rear for now.
@FolksOnWheels
2 ай бұрын
Yes the Pirelli is tubeless tyre, but RE giving with tube, but latest is not Pirelli, if ur tyre condition is good, u can use it
@vsuriyadeepan2797
2 ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheels Oh okk. Thanks a lot for your reply!
What is the weight difference between the two?
@FolksOnWheels
5 ай бұрын
Sorry didn't check that
Any diamond cut alloys available for interceptor 650
@FolksOnWheels
5 ай бұрын
If u looking RE genuine parts only one model available
Sir I'm buying int 650 cali green it comes with spoke wheel . Re showroom said that alloy doesnt come and is discontinued. ? What should i ask the showroom guy specific alloy and tyre details please tell sir please help i dont have much knowledge of bikes
@FolksOnWheels
4 ай бұрын
Brother only specific varient they giving alloy default, but other varient you can modifiy it, RE has only one type alloys for 650 twin that you can buy as accessories, tyre size coming both alloys and spoke same.
@FolksOnWheels
4 ай бұрын
The alloy model and the one u choosed almost 20k different, if u modify to alloys cost will be 20+, then why can't u go with alloy varient 😊
@loverboy-ow7os
4 ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheels i got green colour readily available. That's why i bought this otherwise waiting is too much
@FolksOnWheels
4 ай бұрын
@@loverboy-ow7os ok
I am buying a used Interceptor. I am planning to use Meteor 350 alloy wheels. One doubt Meteor Front is 19inch, and rear is 17inch. RE Interceptor 650 both are 18 in. I see that you only changed rear. Did you also consider changing front to 19? It will change the rake angle a bit. Any thoughts on this?
@FolksOnWheels
Ай бұрын
Not recommended meteor alloys to twin😊
@GoodVibes-qs4iu
Ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheelsok. May I know the reason, is it the quality or the difference in alloy sizes?
What is the size of alloys, 17 or 18 inch?
@FolksOnWheels
13 күн бұрын
18
“Brother, could you please confirm whether upgrading from spoke wheels to alloy wheels will resolve the wobbling issue on the Interceptor 650?”
@FolksOnWheels
4 ай бұрын
Bro first u check why u getting wobbling issue, i didn't face such issues even using spoke wheels. So i m not sure about that ur wobbling issue ll get resolved if change to alloys 😊
Did the top speed dropped or is it the same ?
@FolksOnWheels
6 ай бұрын
Speed as it is before
Ive the same alloy set but my rear tyre is getting jammed... Are u facing any issue related to the alloys???
@FolksOnWheels
3 ай бұрын
No bro, it's definitely not alloys related, check with some good mechanic
At 2:18 the stock alloy has wheel balancing weight which is missing in your tyre. Is that okay?
@FolksOnWheels
4 ай бұрын
Missing in tyre? Sorry not clear
Agar me new bike me delivery se pehle hi allow karwa du to muje tyres change karne pdege ?
@FolksOnWheels
4 ай бұрын
Which model? Alloys coming with specific model only
Hi, can you please tell me from where did you buy the alloys in bangalore? i need to install one but royal enfield guys tell me that they cant order!!!
@FolksOnWheels
3 ай бұрын
pls check with guy Rafi - 9738074849
Hi, where did you get the tyres at that price? I'm not able to find them anywhere for less than 13k for both! I'm in Bangalore.
@FolksOnWheels
9 ай бұрын
Hi It's directly brought from Royal Enfield, you can order through website, else I can give the contact who arranged for me 👍
@banestock
9 ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheels yes please can you give me his contact details. Just so I understand correctly you paid 8900 for both tyres right?
@FolksOnWheels
9 ай бұрын
@@banestock Rafi Royal Enfield +919738074849, u can check with him
@banestock
9 ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheels thanks
@klintoni9119
5 ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheels Hi from which website can we order? Can you please let me know?
Superb
@FolksOnWheels
10 ай бұрын
😍
Where did you get those tyres at that price?
@FolksOnWheels
5 ай бұрын
RE mechanic nearby my place arranged direct from the warehouse, if you want i can give his contact, you can chck with him
@Speedliner001
5 ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheels yes give me his contact
Do we need to check wheel balancing
@FolksOnWheels
4 ай бұрын
Not required, but u facing issue then do
What about the headlights and usbport?
@FolksOnWheels
5 ай бұрын
Bro watch this, here explained all modification done - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWigp7SkocbLptY.htmlsi=xRPapZvDR5drrNnx
Sir naya alloys laganeke bad company alloy lagne ke bad 120 km up karnese handel knock horahe... Why? Mei aur 6 person ka vi same report suna.. Please mera complain ko jara test karke reply kijie
@FolksOnWheels
8 ай бұрын
After 120km speed 😊 definitely not alloy issue, check with some mechanic, me not faced such issues 🤞
Drawback??? Just last weekend, i topped a small hill in the road, to find a piece of a 4x4 board dead center in my lane. Having no time to dodge it, i centered it at 60ish MPH. The only reason I was able to ride my bike home, is because although the edge of the rim was dented and away from the tire, the air couldn't escape because of the tube.
@FolksOnWheels
4 ай бұрын
Drawback is for both bro, the choice is urs 👍
Where to get these tyre from??
@FolksOnWheels
6 ай бұрын
From RE showroom itself both alloys and tires
@EmotionalCat0_0
6 ай бұрын
@@FolksOnWheelscan u share the specifications of the tyres? Are those both tubeless tyres?
@FolksOnWheels
6 ай бұрын
@EmotionalCat0_0 yes tubeless, same stock tyre spec only.