Personally, I haven't had any issues with my motor, I'm not aware of any known issues apart from seeping oil near the heads, which mine does. I think you should really enjoy these bikes before considering the big bore kits, as there are better bikes to be had for the money. As for long term use I've had my big bore kit installed for nearly two years and it's still going fantastic.

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor ohhh alright, thank you for the reply, and also does it effect the overall mileage of the bike compared to stock condition.?

Hi, you can buy big bore kits from Hitchcocks or Revelry Racing to increase CC ratings, They also do high flow heads, hot cams,etc.

yes there is a engine mod which is called big bore kit for the interceptor or continental bikes, you can know more about it on google..!! it is basically a conversion kit from 650cc into 865cc.

Hello, Sorry, there are no links as I bought them from a shop in person.

Hello, I've yet to do a top speed run.

I had issue's with my clutch after my build it turned out one of the steel plate had wrapped. I didn't do the throttle body's as i wanted to keep the bike looking stock as i was meant to sit my license with it. (lol i was dreaming) I am picking up my 415cc Himalayan soon to get my license sorted.I plan to buy the 950cc crate motor of Reverly once i start needing more power. Its a lot of money to spend on a bike but its worth every cent as its the most "fun" motor vehicle i have owned or driven and i have owned some very high powered cars. For my dyno sheet stroll down on this link www.youtube.com/@ivananda865ccinterceptor/community

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor dam that race motor looks like a beast have fun with it! I feel the same the bike is just so much nicer than I thought it was going to be I test ride it and thought it would be a nice bike to ride around until I can get something nicer but I’ve now spent nearly 5k on it and it rides and runs so well it’s become a forever bike for me now

@@joelspiteri1484 Hahaha yes i know what you mean about your forever bike, I feel the same about mine. I do still want to get myself a big sports bike. I'm unsure on what brand. Most likely a big Japanese bike.

Flyby wire is much better than cable throttle, Its far more tunable if your into that thing, however for me at this stage nothing beats the feeling of pushing hard on my Interceptor, Its now a very raw bike to ride. That's what i like about these bikes. Just you and the machine with no electronics cutting in trying to "manage" the bike.

SURE!! UNTIL IT GLITCHES AND YER STUCK WFO. It CAN and WILL EVENTUALLY HAPPEN. I DON'T TRUST Anything that Vital that doesn't have a PHYSICAL MEANS OF CONTROL. WIRE'S GOOD, SURE. But they can Shove it where it NEEDS TO Be SHOVED.

Hello, What do you mean built videos?

​​@@ivananda865ccinterceptorIvan, I think the commenter meant "build" videos. He could watch RE Moto Works' video of the high compression 78mm pistons and S&S cam installation. Very few if any of the 743cc (mine) or the more common 863cc ("865") builders show the machine shop work to install the larger liners and pistons (83.5mm and 90mm). People need to understand that the S&S big-bore kits are NOT "bolt-in". My INT750 has 14,000 miles on the S&S cam and Weisco pistons and 41,000 miles on the bike so far. Too much fun 😅 Fred in Virginia USA

Hi there, Its best to talk to a motorcycle parts specialists. There is alot more to brakes than you may thiink. Sorry a couldn't be more helpful. Upgrading the pads would help better with slowing down.

Where i brought mine, Check the the model code before buying one as if you get the wrong one it won't fit/work on your bike.Ask the sales team like i did. I found them very helpful. mototrack.com.au/healtech/gear-indicators/

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor Thank you

You don't need to if you do the barrel upgrade just for extra torque. However, if you want the most out of the conversion, then yes I would recommend doing the high flow head.

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor Is the difference drastic?

​@@vaibhavverma2960horsepower lives in the cylinder heads

Hello, Yes I do. Cheers

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor Just the Throttle? Did you bought the cable too

@fazm1bico The cable came with the kit, However I wouldn't recommend the cable as it's looks to be cheap quality. It does the job, but I'll be upgrading it.

Thanks, If I get pulled over on this bike, I definitely will be saying it's a standard bike with aftermarket exhaust. I do have my GN250 to do my test with, and I really need to get on with that.

State Highway 12 between Kaikohe and Waimamaku, North Island, NZ

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor Like home Oregon, caught myself looking for recognizable landmarks, beautiful!

Yes, it's very scenic. Most of New Zealand is. We motorcycle riders in NZ are very lucky.

Cheers for the info, I have brought a few small items from Hitchcock and been happy with the service.

Hello there, The location is the Hokianga Harbour, Northland, New Zealand.

I prefer mechanical throttle, but fly by wire has its advantages.

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Nice!

I don't really know what more you want to know. It's just an oil temperature gauge, and I'm most likely going to change it for an oil pressure gauge as that's more important.

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor sorry 😅 How did you install it in a little more detail, I'm mostly curious about where you get the reading from the engine side. You can get an temp or pressure gauge as an oil filler cap, which means you may be able to have both on at the same time.

I'm made my own tool for the bottom socket, Any motor cycle shop should be able to pull it apart, There are great videos on KZbin explaining how to do it.

My bike handles great, but I have upgraded tires and suspension. After I did the 865cc upgrade, I found the factory setup lacking. I do push the bike quite hard at times. If you're just want more power and don't push the bike on corners, I think the factory setup will be fine.

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor thanks for the input.

Yes, both bikes are fantastic, I have installed a quick action throttle on my Interceptor now, and the performance is getting close to my old man's T120 Triumph. The T120 is still a more powerful bike, but having access to full throttle on my bike has made the gap much closer now. It would be unfair to compare a modified 865cc Interceptor to a stock T100 Triumph as I'm sure my 865 would smoke a stock T100. I could be wrong as I haven't had a ride on a T100. I'm planning on making a video on both bikes (865 & T120) 0 to 100kmh and up to 140kmh with GPS timing app on my phone to compare both bikes times.

I dont think it would be unfair. The displacement is close and the price is probably comparable with the RE upgrades. ​@@ivananda865ccinterceptor

Maybe someone will do that, although the shotgun is kinda does that.

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor yes but the shotgun looks tacky as hell, at least the classic looks like a classic

Someone on youtube is currently doing a turbo mod on the RE 650. That will be interesting to see finished.

@Sargnort yes I've been watching that as well. I'm definitely keen to see the end result.

If they put out a 650 Classic I will be very tempted.

The RE Twins are a fantastic bikes, Take one for a test ride as what's my cup of tea may not be yours. RE twins respond well to modifications.

I am hooked to REs... no need for extra shit. Sounds well, react well, looks great... what elese!

So you decided no bmw you wanted the cheaper and less polished bike …they are not as good as bmw and triumph and are definitely built at a price

@@Brettmotorcycles Can't disagree with you. The BMW was a very efficient, "polished" as you correctly put it, form of transport but it lacked character and that comes in good amounts by being obviously mechanical. I'm respectfully guessing you would be happy with an electric motorcycle.

@@andrewdawson5281 If they can do something with range ..yes . RE are decent bikes at that price but they are not bmw, Ducati , or triumph. They are slow and heavy. I like refinement I guess

Cheers, I'm unsure when I'll do the 950 conversion as I still enjoy the 865

I did order the Rekluse clutch when i ordered my 865 parts, Will said it wasn't needed with my build. With the 950 build (in the near future) i will use the Rekluse clutch. I did the engine assembly myself to save on cost. Thanks for the comments.

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor happy to hear that Will said it wasn't needed even with the larger big bore kit; yours has another 120cc's over my "750INT", mine has an additional 95cc's over the stock 650. I figure another 12hp with the parts I installed; yours should be around 21hp over the stock 47, close to 70hp. My two 865cc Triumphs are 67hp Bonneville and 68hp Thruxton. Our R.E.'s are in the same state of tune, maybe more so.

I do have the Powertronic from Revelry Racing. I was looking into getting the quick shift kit but decided not too. When i do the 950cc build i will most likely use a stand alone ecu if the Powertronic or factory ecu doesn't cut it, Something like a link maybe. I'm happy with suspension at this stage as it works well as is.

Cheers

For genuine parts i just use E-bay and buy from Indian sites, Check prices and postage's fees as they can differ from seller to seller - Check user feed back as well. Its a lot cheaper to buy from India than here in NZ.

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor Cheers for that

Gday mate, Where i brought mine, Check the the model code before buying one as if you get the wrong one it won't fit/work on your bike.Ask the sales team like i did. I found them very helpful. mototrack.com.au/healtech/gear-indicators/ Video shorts kzbin.info6ZfKT7TYqlU

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor did you buy it in a bike shop or online or what? There are so many to choose from, even "universal ones"

I emailed the sales team and asked which one I needed. They were super helpful. The link on my first reply is where I brought mine. Easy to install.

Hello, No not yet, Will be making videos about it later. Cheers

Hello, I'm unsure on what are you talking about?

Hello, It's an oil temp. Link to short video about it. kzbin.infoHPVkqbfNV_s?si=60RzfV5l17Nu99DX

I upgraded the master cylinder to improve the brake feeling of the bike, The look doesn't bother me as my bike is far from a standard 650 now. How a video on why i did the upgrade. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6eypIyBhtB6o68

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor ```Thanks for the link!

Do you mean the 865 Build? If so i am making that video soon.

Hello I brought them in from my local shop. No web site sorry.

Check out this video, It has sound. Cheers kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJLKZWajrsyUeJo

Hello 3rd dial is oil temp kzbin.infoHPVkqbfNV_s?si=517HeNMK8bzeHntP and where i brought my gear indicator mototrack.com.au/healtech/gear-indicators/ Cheers

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor Awesome. Thx!

Cheers i love it, a bit loud thou.

I haven't looked in to much in the new Shotgun as they are still not available yet here in NZ. If i was looking at getting a new bike it would mostly be a duel sport. I will be upgrading my Interceptor to a 950cc in the near future. For the money sent on the big bore kits for the twins 650's you can get much better bike in other brands, but there something really addictive about the big bore twins.

@@ivananda865ccinterceptor If you paid all the money at once that's definitely true. But paying a bit to upgrade over time is easier on the bank account.

Yes, I love riding mine. The twins are fantastic bikes.

Maybe watch this video, Same ride but shot with a Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpeZZ2CcgpWrrtU

it's close from 0 to 100kpm but over 120kph the T120 pulls away.

No I haven't had a ride on the T100, I would like too. I'm also a big fan of Triumph's. I ride my old man's T120 and is a far better bike than my Interceptor. But it fails to do one thing.... It doesn't put a massive smile on my face like the Interceptor does. It's still a lot of fun to ride and the T120 is a stock standard bike and some mods to it would change that (most likely) Both brands of bikes are very good in what they offer. My point here is we all get caught up which bike's has more power,which one go around a corner faster...etc..and I'm guilty of that myself but at the end of the day it's about enjoying the ride and the machine and that's why in the near future I'll be upgrading from the 865(Big smile) to the 950(Even bigger smiles). There was a few reason's i did the upgrades with the Interceptor. 1 to try the keep up with dads bike. 2 to over take cars safely. 3 When i get my full license I'll would have gone from a 650 to 1200 (T120) so the 865 is the half way point. I bought an GN250 to do the test for the next step for my motorcycle license, Its the biggest piece of sh@t but for some reason i love riding it so go figure LOL.

Yes my Interceptor is also my first bike, A great bike to learn on and i absolutely love riding it. The Suzuki GN250 on the other hand... the reason i like riding that thing is its really bad on the open road, It does 100kph no worries just not as "well planted" as the Interceptor. The Gn250 was never intended to be a open road warrior and its more suited for in town riding. I am going to change the GN250 to a Cafe racer, make it light as possible and do a best time though Waipoua Kauri Forest.

Yeah, it's a little loud, I've been pass a few cops now, I haven't been pulled over for the noise.

You can view the start of this video to see what the bike looks like. If that's what you wanted? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5_XhJKPj8mEqJI