Interceptor 650 in Ladakh - Did it fail ??

This video is about how my Interceptor 650 performed in Ladakh at altitudes of over 15,000 feet. Since this video is not about Leh ride but it's mainly focused at how this 650cc bike from Royal Enfield performed and how it was able to tackle tough terrains at challenging altitudes.
We did a full circle starting from:
Delhi - Patnitop - Kashmir - Kargil - Leh - Khardungla Pass - Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake - Changla Pass - Karu - Tanglangla Pass - Pang - Keylong - Manali - Chandigarh - Delhi (3,140 kms)

[@pkshome123]

Way back in 1977 I went to the same place with bullet 350 cc, older version. When I observed that engine was stalling with creaking sound of rocker tappet assembly, I just pushed back air filter thus allowing carb to intake air directly. All along I was riding with second gear and sometimes in third gear, with road condition much worse than what you encountered. The neutral finder cam was adjusted in such a manner that once kicked on it it engaged second gear instead of neutral. That helped me saving valuable time and energy while riding uphill. I am 71 now and still dream of handling this 650 cc bike. I had earlier some riding experience with BSA A650 which was also good. Thanks for the video.

[@TheTwinPost]

Hello Sir... Thankyou for sharing such an amazing experience. You did Leh ride when it was not "cool" to do it and hardly anyone would've even heard of this place.... can't imagine what the road or the lack of it were like back then.... Amazing 👍

[@pkshome123]

@@TheTwinPost Actually it was an insane idea to ride to that place. But tell you another story. Before me a guy from Faridabad came to Manali from Leh riding a Rajdoot 175 cc motorbike. His adventure which was sponsored by no one got attention from Govt. of India. Govt. then mulled an alternate route to Leh through Rohtang Pass. This news gave me strength that if a Rajdoot could make this I too could make too!

[@kumarkrori]

@@pkshome123 People like you should come up with videos of those old days experience. Those days riding was really challenging. Please share those experiences.

[@sumankhansanatani]

#RESPECT

[@somashekarmc]

Respect#

[@parasifyeverything4036]

Thanks fir sharing your experience, hope it would help many others who are in doubt for re int 650 performance. Gr8 Stuff

[@SnuggleBear1970]

It takes BIG BALLS to ride in those conditions. Kudos to you SIR.

[@TheTwinPost]

Thanks for the support man 👍

[@rickymongjam4907]

LoL I have two

[@Depeck]

I did it on 13 year old hunk 😂solo

[@TheTwinPost]

Awesome... We saw alot of cyliststs too and at Leh one kid joined us till Manali... He rode his RC390 from Chennai to Leh and eventually rode back too... He was 19 years old.

[@orkutchat]

Bro, Thanks a lot for doing this video. I feel happy and more confident about my BS4 Interceptor now.

[@girishpatil7650]

Great. In my five rides so far in the Himalayas, I have found the Bullet 350 most dependable, though underpowered a 500cc plus bike would be better suited. Problem that most riders don't realize is that the bikes are set to ride in city, at high altitudes due to lack of oxygen they tend to stall. Had a honda varadero for company once, finally had to puncture the air filter with a screw driver. Before riding in the hills make the engine a bit faster with rich fuel mix. I hope this helps.

[@homeat103]

Bullet 350 standard or classic? Which is better for hills bro? Can i go to ladakh in standard 350 as i only has kick start not self start?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Satinder.... Standard runs on 19 inch wheels which can handle bad roads comparatively well. All new 350s from RE are now fuel injected so high altitudes won't cause that much of an issue.... 350 would feel underpowered at those altitudes.

[@DeputyMcNuggets]

@@homeat103 Standard 350 has two variants- one kick only, the other one being with ES. The thing is, standard 350 would be better because of the seat design, trusted dependability and ride height.

[@WanderingSom]

Congrats. Happy to note that you successfully completed the Leh circuit on Interceptor.

[@TheTwinPost]

I had a blast.... Would love to do it again on the same bike 😊

[@alwinjose66]

What's the background music in the intro

[@albn_bnoy]

Bro what is the milage that you get in this leh ride highway ( 70-80km/h speed) and off-road

[@lifemovements4393]

Mere pass harley roadster 1200 he. Iska koe problem to nai ae ga height pe

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

I would love to have English Translation captions. I have a 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in Baker Express colors. I haven't put much mileage on it yet do to the virus isolation. I would also like to know how your baggage is on your trip. I am trying to decide between the Rynox DryStack and Givi EA100B.

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi there.. sorry for not providing English captions along with the video. My Saddlebags: Rynox Nomad 2 The reason I chose these was because of their design which suited the upswept exhausts design of the Interceptor. Also these don't cost a bomb and are pretty well made. I faced zero problems with them during my Ladakh ride. The only thing that was always in the back of my mind was 'Tube Tyres' and the pain that I'll have to go through in case of a puncture. Thankfully I did not face any pincture during my entire 3,100 kms Ladakh ride. (I did face a puncture during a 300 kms ride to Himachal earlier this year and boy it was a struggle to get it fixed). Stock Seat: Not made for long distance and should be changed/customised in case you're planning to ride far. I did my Ladakh ride with the stock seat and ended up with a sore butt for over a week after the ride. Short Summary of how the Bike performed in Ladakh (Especially at altitudes of 15,000ft+) : It did a brilliant job and I had a blast on it... couldn't have been happier with the way it performed. Thank you for the support 😊

[@sanjo7ph]

Happy for you! Good to hear that the Interceptor took the mountains with no strain. And how did the suspension in particular perform? Did you have to tweak the rear for preload adjustment? Did you wish the motorcycle had more suspension travel? Did the Interceptor bottom out anywhere? And how did the tires perform? And the seat..how did it feel?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hello Sanjeev.. thankyou for the support. Suspension: I personally never felt the need for the suspension to have more travel although if you're loading up the bike with alot of luggage (30-40kgs) then it is a good idea to set it up one step higher than the stock settings coz it's the water crossings where you'll need it. I'm so glad I had the bash plate installed as it took the hit 2-3 times when we were crossing some really bad section of water crossings. The bash plate only scraped in places where the stones were too damn big - I mean I don't think any street bike can take that without scraping. Tyres: The tyres actually performed really well but they do tend to slide a bit in the slush and sheer weight of the bike saves the rider as it tends to find traction and you're able to control the bike (depends on experience of the rider) - I had zero punctures in my Leh ride but I would really suggest a tubeless conversion becuase I did encounter puncture once during my 400kms Delhi - Himachal ride and boy it's a pain to push this bike plus getting it's rear tyre installed back again is really difficult and most puncture wala aren't ready to do it. Stock seat: Well honestly the stock seat is basically useless for long hauls. It is so narrow and super soft that I could feel the grill of the seat on my butt and I was in a lot of pain by the 4th day into the Leh ride. I'm so glad I got the seat customised but only after I came back from my Leh ride. One more thing though...do get the visor installed as well becuase this bike easily does 110-120 all day long on the highway and wind-blast at those speeds for hours can take a toll on your body. I have made a video on it so you can check that out if you're interested. Keep riding ...cheers 👍

[@ajualex796]

Did you change the stock seat before ride?

[@crazydude9496]

How to install the spare petrol tanks wont the exhausts cause problem?. And can we do ladakh ride with pillion on this bike?

[@TheTwinPost]

Fuelcan can be placed on top of the saddlebags with the help of a bungee rope... that's what I did.

[@sarveshpawar3150]

Pulsar Ns200 Fuel injection hai naya wala usme kuch problem ayega kya? Khardung la aur changla pass mai?

[@TheTwinPost]

Fuel injected vaale me koi issue nahi aega bhai....aramse jaegi khardungla/changla

[@PrashantSharma-up8hp]

How did you manage for petrol over 340 kms stretch on leh manali highway? My guess as you had fellow riders? Also did tires perform well?

[@TheTwinPost]

I got 260-270 kilometres of tank range range plus I was carrying an additional 5 Litre fuel can as well. Tyres are fine as long as you aren't in really bad slush... But even then because of the added weight of my luggage the tyres did provide me with decent grip.

[@protectork9831]

Was ns200 carburetor bike. If so you need to re jet or can increase fuel mixture screw

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi there.... Yes the NS200 was a carburetted bike.... We got the adjustment done later from Leh city and there onwards the bike performed well

[@lonerider6175]

Nice video! One small request... What riding gears ( jackets, boots) did you use and their performance ?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi there... I used basic entry level stuff for my Ladakh ride... nothing expensive but extremely practical. Jacket: Biking Brotherhood Xplorer Boots: Orazo ankle length Helmet: Studds Shifter (Now I use MT Stinger) Gloves: Biking Brotherhood Tourer Pants: Regular Cargo trousers We were wearing our rain gear most of the times in Ladakh region becuase of constant slush and dust (it's easier to clean the rain gear as compared to the actual trousers and riding jackets) Intercom: BT-S2 Camera: SJ Cam 5000+ / OnePlus 5T Please carry earplugs becuase the constant wind noise on the fast highways take a toll on your ears.

[@tinkoo1978]

Is the ECU update available in 2021 BS6 version? Mine is 2021 BS6 bought in June 2021... Can u comment?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Jainendra.... All BS-6 models come with the ECU-update pre-installed... You can ride your your bike to such location without any trouble 👍

[@ZRYDR]

Very informative video bro and you also reminded me of my trip 😍

[@loveishere88]

Bro, Handel bar raiser pe to koi problem nai aai na ladakh me?? I mean handle ka hilna ya biker billets ka tootne la daar

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Ajay... I have ridden the bike for more than 6k after I got the risers installet and I haven't faced any such problems... I've done mild off-roads as well and there were no such issues. Ladakh se lautne ke baad mene seat customisation and riser install karvae the. bhai.

[@sagarbule2690]

What is mean by ECU update?

[@robinthomas9254]

Ur video gave me confidence. My Gunmetal grey 350 did khardungla just fine, but wasn't able to rev much at chang la pass, had to increase the RPM and it worked really well.

[@TheTwinPost]

We were accompanied by Classic 350 rider there....even he faced more problems at Changla Pass and not so much at Khardungla...plus the terrain we encountered at Changla was comparatively more extreme than Khardungla. We took the bike (NS200) to Leh Bajaj Service center and they tweaked the air-intake and the bike from there on performed really well.

[@Vlife_talks]

Seat comfort as lot has been talked about n have u ever been with pillion for long ride..n how is pillion comfort..

[@TheTwinPost]

With the stock seat....pillion comfort is extremely bad.... especially if the pillion's height is anything more than 5'5-5'6. The distance between the rear footpegs and seat is too less and stock seat being squishy makes that distance lesser. My partner is 5'9 so this issue was alot more with the stock seat. I have got the seat customised now (I've posted a video of it) and pillion comfort has improved many folds. Firmer cushion + increased seat height and a back rest has resulted in much better pillion experience.

[@sbakazmi0]

I did Spiti in Jun'19 on my Interceptor 650. Reached a maximum height of 14700 ft and faced 0 issues. Not discounting the usual power loss, there was nothing unusual. You are right, I had already seen Bulu bhais Vlog and was skeptical, but to be honest I was mighty impressed by the way it pulled. Royal Enfield with the ECU update has fixed this for me.

[@sbakazmi0]

Btw congratulations on your feat, it is a surreal feeling to see such vlogs and see the scenery again

[@TheTwinPost]

Thankyou for the kind words and sharing your experience brother... Indeed RE did a fab job with the ECU update 👍

[@rupam8107]

There are liquids available which can be pushed in both tyres for tube tyres. It will just go to the leaked part and seal it. Only cost around 2-3k.

[@theurbanbanjara]

Just bought my Interceptor 650 BS6 Ravishing Red on Sunday. Waiting for the registration number to come after which I will pick it up from the showroom. Keep posting good content, it really helps.

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Alok.... congratulations for your new bike and thankyou for the support.

[@TomatoRat23]

Hey... Whats ur update number(visible under the seat on the Battery cover i guess) for the Int.650?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Ratish.... I'll have to take a look at it and would definitely post the update number here.

[@TomatoRat23]

@@TheTwinPost okay plz let me know... Its something like 2,3 or 4.

[@gauravghosh8507]

Nice clips bro... keep posting..thanks for sharing your experience.. keep posting the pros and cons of the bike too..

[@TheTwinPost]

Sure brother - thanks for the support 👍

[@FastAndAngry1]

What is ECU update ?

[@sahilali9875]

Great video. I am planning to buy the interceptor and keep reading reviews. I have a question, after how many hours of riding did you take breaks for engine cooling?

[@TheTwinPost]

Actually we only took breaks for refuelling... On the first day we rode for 17 hours from Delhi to Patnitop...it doesn't really gets heated up to the point where we felt like stopping.

[@sahilali9875]

@@TheTwinPost oh that's great. Thank you for the reply

[@sachpunjabi]

Nice video.. good content.. just one question... Did you face any ground clearance issue in your Int 650 on this ride?

[@TheTwinPost]

The ground clearance is actually pretty good...I scrapped the bash plate 2-3 times that too while crossing some pretty deep water crossings

[@sachpunjabi]

@@TheTwinPost thanks for the quick reply. I'm going for it then... 😊😊

[@054ekamchahal7]

Was ecu update given by royal Enfield (like phone updates ?) or you asked the service centre to tweek the settings .. btw liked the video

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Ekam...RE service centers provide ECU updates whenever there's a new one that's realeased. Under your seat they stick stickers with the version number they've updated. Initially back in 2019 I read that RE cake out with the ECU fix for the high altitude issue which the bike had...so I enquired about and as soon as the update was available they called me up to get it updated. But after that they updated the software again during one of the service....since a new update was available.

[@shashank4216]

Sir did u faced any health problems on higher altitudes . Is it good for asthamatic people to go there ??

[@TheTwinPost]

We were 3 and except me (I've been to Ladakh before) my other 2 friends faced ACM (Acute mountain sickness) at higher altitudes and Army doctors helped us out. I was totally fine though. It's a bit risky for a asthamatic person... Issue is if the bike breaksdown and if you're stuck there...if try to push the bike or anything it takes a toll on your body. You need to drink alot of water to avoid such things.

[@mr.banker1211]

Bhai tumhe tubed tire mai puncture ka kuchh issue aya hai kya?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Debashish... I was lucky ki Ladakh ride me koi puncture nahi hua. But ek bar Himachal ride par bike puncture hui thi or bohot zada problem hui tyre puncture repair karne ke baad vapas fit karvane me. Me bohot jald iske solution ki ek video launga.

[@amitprasad95]

Sir kya ladhak trip pr aloy wheel shi rhega INT650 m

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Amit... Ya to alloys lagvalo ya fir tubeless conversion kit lagvalo kyuki tube tyres ke saath agar puncture hua waha to bohot bure fas jaoge.

[@manishkacholiya3616]

Bhai riding ke liye konsi budget bike sahi hai suggest kare

[@TheTwinPost]

Bhai aapki usage and budget par depend karta hai

[@venkateshg3171]

Bro, you have suggestions for seat companies or material for long distance ?

[@TheTwinPost]

Most appropriate thing would be to get the seat customised from any local vendor which can understand your needs and follow your instructions. If you want to get something readymade then you can explore options like 'Sahara Seats'

[@santoshthom]

Did you update your tyres to tubeless? Is it necessary to update tyres?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hello Santosh... I haven't been able to get that done. RE officials told me to wait for a month becuase they might launch alloy wheels for the 650s. Its really necessary to have tubeless tyres because puncture with a tube tyre is a nightmare to get repaired with the 650.

[@santoshthom]

@@TheTwinPost thanks for the updated, I guess I should wait for the official alloy wheels to launch before purchasing one. This was really helpful.

[@varun1847]

What is eco?

[@pranjalsharma479]

What i think after watching many bike videos is that iridium spark plugs and a good air filter can help the bike , maybe the NS200 which climbed the peak had a cleaner filter.

[@TheTwinPost]

Both these NS200 bikes had iridium spark plugs...but stock air filters. After getting the air intake adjusted from Leh Bajaj Service center... Both the bikes behaved really well and managed rest of the ride easily... But we had to get them back to stock settings after reaching Manali.

[@MB_speaking]

Bhai u went in which month? I had went in April when snow was melting and bullet was really struggling on height

[@TheTwinPost]

We went in end of July.... And yes our friend's Classic350 struggled alot at Changla pass...while Interceptor pulled easily.

[@MB_speaking]

@@TheTwinPost thanks bhai for ur feedback

[@vyapaktyagi6276]

Bhai poore route me fule kitna laga could you tell us delhi to ladakh and ladakh to delhi. And average kitna diya bike ne aapki

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Vyapak.... Pure Delhi to Ladakh and back to Delhi ride me fuel laga Rs. 7,500/- ka. Overall mileage mili 27.8 kmpl ki.

[@somon2wheels659]

Good to see the Inti performed well...being an Inti owner. For puncture solution I have pumped in Seelin liquid...

[@its_aniket]

Has that helped you?

[@Worldabetterplace]

air filter checked? for that stopped bike?

[@TheTwinPost]

The problem was lower levels of oxygen at that height. Later we got the carburettor tuned at the Bajaj service center (Leh) and the bike ran perfectly afterwards.

[@vishveshsharma4792]

Bro I want to ask you one thing if I want to ride to ladhak with my wife on back of interceptor 650....will it work

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Vishvesh.....You'll have to get the seat customised according to your comfort preference. Plus if your wife is taller than 5'4 she would find the footpegs position too close to the seat causing her to bend her knees alot. If you can afford to get a pillion footpegs extender kit (Hepko Becker) then it will be alot more comfortable for her as a pillion. Do not take her along on such a long distance with the stock seat and stock footpegs position. My wife is 5'9 and the stock setup was really uncomfortable for her... I got the seat replaced which made it alot better for her...I will get the footpegs extender kit too...no long distance rides with her without these mods.

[@vishveshsharma4792]

@@TheTwinPost thank you man means a lot.....you made our trip....cheers

[@saurabhsolat3877]

Hey found this video very helpful before I make my trip to Leh with my Ravishing Red Interceptor as well 😉❤ I wanted go to know whether the ECU update you're talking about is fixed in the BS6 version of the model as I own that one :)

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Saurabh.... Glad that you found my video helpful. All 650s which came out after Sept2019 had this issue fixed. So your Interceptor is ready to hit those Leh terrains 👍👍👍 And nice color choice btw 😄

[@adriftatlife]

Saurabh where you from, are you planning this season? I'm looking to hit leh too. I have a orange crush btw.

[@saurabhsolat3877]

@@TheTwinPost Haha this color is something else right? 😍 Glad that the issue was fixed in the BS6 version. Can't wait to make that trip ❤

[@saurabhsolat3877]

@@adriftatlife I am from Pune bro. What about you? I wanted to make the trip this year but you know due to the pandemic it got delayed now. Orange crush is one of my favourites too 😍 We'll be in touch and hopefully go on a ride together soon :)

[@yanlon6957]

Ladakh a wonderful n beautiful land sight of India. Hope your travel is amazing. Double cylinder bike , I really like it what is cost price n where could I found.😃😃

[@TheTwinPost]

Ladakh is indeed really beautiful and we had an amazing experience there. My bike is a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and it costs around Rs. 3,14,000/- on-road Delhi (Ravishing Red).

[@chandanjyoti6235]

Road was kutcha. How would you rate Int 650 vs RE himalayan on such height and road

[@TheTwinPost]

Bad roads there's no competition.... Himalayan handles bad roads like a pro. At that height there is indeed power loss and since INT is much more powerful so even after power loss it still is left with alot of grunt....power and refinement are usp of the Int.

[@abhijitpulimootil9867]

How was the ride comfort on the tour?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Abhijit.... Ride comfort with the stock seat was not that great... I should've got the seat customised before I went ahead with the ride. Stock seat had me in pain within the 5th day into our ride. That's the reason as soon as I came back I got the seat customised...now it is really comfortable

[@rohitwaldia592]

Bhai apki bike ka tyre setup "way2speed conversion kit " wala tha ya with tube.

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Rohit.... Ladakh trip me stock tyre setup tha tube vaala but luckily koi puncture nahi hua...hota to bohot bure faste. Waha kaafi log beechme fase hue mile puncture ki vajah se... 3 se 4 ghante ki duri par hai puncture wala kaafi stretches me

[@rohitwaldia592]

@@TheTwinPost great to hear that 👍 your ride went well. "Way2speed conversion kit" install krne baad apko koi problem Hui jo apne uninstall krdiya usse from your bike tyres?

[@TheTwinPost]

@@rohitwaldia592 Ladakh trip se aane ke baad mene tubeless conversion kit install karvai thi... Abhi tak koi bhi issue nahi aaya hai and achha kaam kar raha hai. Mere ek friend ne bhi apni interceptor par ye karvadiya hai and uska bhi koi issue nahi aaya hai abtak.

[@rohitwaldia592]

@@TheTwinPost oh okay 😀. Thank you for the prompt reply.. 🙏 helpful. Agr apne koi bike trip ki hai after installation on bad patch of roads kindly upload. It will boost our confidence..

[@TheTwinPost]

@@rohitwaldia592 i did a Himachal ride (1000+ kms) and one more Uttarakhand ride (700 kms) after the installation. Went through some really bad patches....no issues whatsoever 👍

[@nikhilrajjainvi4704]

Did the stretch of Dehradun - Chandigarh - Manali - Leh - Khardungla - Siachen - back to Dehradun in 2007. Honda CBZ. No issues whatsoever. It was fun

[@rajdan007]

Thanks or sharing, i did Ladakh spiti 4 times on my Electra RE. Just got my new twin,It wud be grt if u can share the the tyre you used for this ride

[@TheTwinPost]

4 times to Spiti... that's amazing. Congratulations for your new bike... I used stock tyres which came with my bike for this trip. My bike was just 2 months old when I took it to Ladakh.

[@juniorhasselein5099]

please, what is song in intro??? so good. thanks

[@rahulrandive2659]

How did u managed fuel.. wats the milage u got when u rode to ladakh

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Rahul.... I carried a 5 Litre Jerry can along with my luggage which came in handy while covering 2 stretches Leh - Nubra - Pangong - Leh (370-400 kms) Leh to Keylong (325-330 kms) You will get fuel at Nubra...but the stretch between Leg to Keylong doesn't have any fuel station so you would fill up at Karu and then have to cover 300-330 kms till the next filling station. My bike gave an overall mileage of about 27.6 kmpl

[@neerajnj1452]

Which bgm??

[@sushilrajmane6513]

Hey nice video..I have the same bike..wasn't the seat an issue during the ride for you?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Sushil.... thankyou for the support. Yes the stock seat was indeed an issue during my Leh ride... Never realised it would hurt that much otherwise I would've changed it before the ride. Stock seat just doesn't suit long hours.... My butt started hurting when we were into the 3rd day of our ride.

[@rameshbalakrishnan_meoooow]

@@TheTwinPost you are a fucking legend that it hurts me after 40 mins of travelling...need to gain experience as you ...I am using some air cushion now

[@t-t8961]

Can we take re continental GT 650 also?

[@TheTwinPost]

I mean you can.... but it won't be comfortable at all... because of the lowered split handlebar setup, raised footpegs and an overall leaned over riding stance your neck and back will have to take a lot of pressure. Also the smaller fuel tank means more frequent fuel stops....all in all GT isn't suitable for long rides.

[@apexwarrior401]

Is the ECU update required for bs6 interceptor? Kindly reply

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Aryan.... That update is pre-installed in all the BS-6 models.

[@apexwarrior401]

thank you for the reply

[@diaryofarjun]

Friend can you please tell me the performance of tyres in ladakh trip as they are tubed ??? I am also planning to buy Interceptor for Ladakh trip .

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Arjun...these tyres performed really well and I did not face any discomfort with them. They obviously aren't off-road focussed but Ladakh trip has about 90% of tarmac and only about 10% bad/off-roads and these Pirellis can handle them without any issues. Though please consider either a tubeless conversion or Formula-X for your tyres because a puncture there would put you in a really bad situation.

[@diaryofarjun]

@@TheTwinPost thank's mate

[@Wanderer_prashant]

Can you share your details of winter traveling in Leh. I am planning to go ! Will really appreciate your feeds !

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi there Prashant... There are certain things you have to be aware and take care of. I have been to Leh in riding season as well as during extreme winters when all roads leading to Leh were closed (I took a flight) So are you planning a ride to Ladakh in winter season or do you plan to take a flight to Leh...?

[@DRMotoverse]

Same happened with my friend on khardungla and changla who was having NS 200,where i on interceptor and my father on apache 1604v was going without any issues

[@manjunathkallole7308]

I didn't not understand the concept of height with bike .. can anyone explain me ?

[@TheTwinPost]

Higher the altitude means lower the number of air molecules which basically means that lesser air enters the engine which adversely affects the performance. That's why usually one would lose about 30% of bikes performance at altitudes above 10k feet.

[@manjunathkallole7308]

@@TheTwinPost ok thankz

[@kulbhushanmishra3388]

Very good narration style... Matured and adept👍🎉

[@TheTwinPost]

Thankyou for the kind words 🙏

[@late2chase118]

Very good Do you any Who did the same on a continental GT ?

[@TheTwinPost]

I mean someone surely would've.... Because there was a guy we met there who rode solo all the way from Tamil Nadu to Leh on his RC390...he rode with is from Pang to Manali. GT is comparatively alot more comfortable than the RC. But it won't be a pleasant ride though....god save that guy's wrists and neck.

[@avgzeb]

Bro i liked your content! You gained another subscriber... As a subscriber i'd like to recommend you using cinematic shots of your camera and use a bit of soft ncs music in the backround to add a bit more taste .

[@TheTwinPost]

Points noted Zohaib... Thank you for the support 👍

[@avgzeb]

@@TheTwinPost when you grow.... Please make sure you do a fan meetup in kolkata!!

[@sunganesh6096]

Did you carry extra fuel ⛽️ if yes how did u do it

[@TheTwinPost]

Yes I did carry extra fuel... A 5 Litre Fuel can (easily available online and in auto-accessories shop) was more than enough for my bike.

[@PrabhatXLR8]

Great video bhai. Need to know how much mileage you got from INT 650 when riding in mountains? And overall kitna petrol ka kharcha aaya poori trip ka?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi there.... I got an overall mileage of 27.8 kmpl in entire Delhi - Ladakh - Delhi ride Even in a really treacherous stretch between Pang to Keylong (alot of water crossings & extremely terrible trails) I got about 270-275 kms of range from one full tank. Overall I spent a total of Rs. 7,500/- for fuel. For reference two of my friends were riding their NS200 and they spent around 6,800-6,900 rupees on fuel.... So I spent just 600-700 rupees more than them. With an engine size difference of around 450cc and a power difference of about 24 bhp...I think I got superb mileage from Interceptor.

[@PrabhatXLR8]

@@TheTwinPost superb milage

[@FidoFerrari]

@@TheTwinPost hey man! What speeds did You maintain during the clean highway stretches of Your entire trip? Since the overall mileage You mention is above average!

[@TheTwinPost]

@@FidoFerrari Hello - I maintained a highway speed of around 95-110 kmph since we had decided on this particular speed. Other two bikes were (Bajaj NS200) and they were easily able to maintain this speed as well. On many occasions in Ladakh's open straight stretches... I did 140kmph but roads though straight are a little bumpy there.

[@sagarbule2690]

What is mean by ECU/BCU update?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Sagar, ECU (Engine Control Unit) is actually a small computer which controls air-fuel mixture in a fuel-injected motorcycle. RE came up with a software update for the ECU that solved the high altitude problem which the early lot of 650s had.

[@AutoMania46]

Neet to carry fuel to Leh ladakh on my GT 650.. how did u carry? Need guidance

[@crazydude9496]

Did you find a solution?

[@TheTwinPost]

Not trying to push my insta I'd here.... But I've posted few pics of my setup and you can clearly see the fuel can placed along with the luggage

[@crazydude9496]

@@TheTwinPost whats your handle?

[@TheTwinPost]

ID: thetwinpost

[@gauravexplores2401]

Damn you!!! You just tempted me to to sell my FZ 25 and move on to an interceptor.

[@TheTwinPost]

Well you won't regret one bit sir 😉

[@gauravexplores2401]

@@TheTwinPost brother!! I moved to yamaha after owning a thunderbird for 11 years. My yami is still 3800kms old..and I am 80kph guy...

[@nonexistent229]

@@gauravexplores2401 dont, you should check-out spiti tour of it, its a beast with bulletproof reliability of Japanese technology and can't be compared with indian product.

[@gauravexplores2401]

@@nonexistent229 Thats why I sold my 11 year old Thunderbird. Was tired of maintainance and glitches!! Hopefully will ride soon :) if you ride the same...do stay in touch

[@ChinmayKashid]

Gaurav Explores and How’s handlebar vibrations at 5000rpm (75kmph) treating you? How’s tapper noise, coin rattling noise, shitty headlight, notchy gearbox doing? Asking cause I am too a FZ 25 owner🤣🤣😂😂 Face it, FZ25 is a mediocre at best. Just a polished commuter but a commuter nonetheless. I should’ve bought dominar in 2018. It was only 40k more.. but shit happens!!!

[@sunilkumarsaini7824]

for enjoying touring highway riding .. which bike i should buy... himalayan / interceptor/ gt ?

[@TheTwinPost]

If Highways is what you want to majorly enjoy then please leave out the GT for 2 reasons majorly 1. Leaned forward riding stance which is not meant for long distance riding. 2. Smaller fule tank which basically means more fuel stops Himalayan is a good option if you plan to hit offroads as well...but then you have to compromise on power and refinement. Interceptor in stock condition isn't suitable for long distance riding - You'll have to get the seat customised and get a visor installed. But it provides superior highway riding with enough grunt to do 100-110 all day long with alot of power left for overtaking. And....it's super smooth. It won't do offroads the way Himalayan would though.

[@sunilkumarsaini7824]

@@TheTwinPostthen i think himalayan would be best for me 🙂thank u sir for ur valuable reply

[@shantanutomar5993]

Bro, how comfortable Interceptor is for tours?

[@TheTwinPost]

Stock seat is really bad for long distance... Just get 2 things done before you take the INT-650 for long distance.. customize the seat as per your personal taste and get a visor installed... And you will totally love the bike on long distances.

[@bodaciousbecky601]

Are tire punctures a recurring problem ??

[@TheTwinPost]

I've had one puncture when I was on a long distance ride and getting it fixed was a task.... My friend faced a similar situation with his INT650 as well.... In both cases the tube had to be replaced (tube costs 800 rupees from RE). So labour plus tube.... That single puncture coated 1000 rupees for me

[@bodaciousbecky601]

Well, the 350's have tubeless these days ..

[@TheTwinPost]

Yes they do...since they're now offered with alloy wheels... Anyways I converted my spoke rims to tubeless so it's no more an issue for me now.

[@avishekthakur2303]

Bhai yr me himachal se hu me interceptor lu centennial gt which one better

[@TheTwinPost]

Bhai if you are planning to do weekend rides only then go for GT but if you plan to do long rides as well occasionally then Interceptor would be a better option since it's riding stance is more comfortable and it has a bigger fuel tank as well.

[@avishekthakur2303]

Thanku jnaab

[@theentertainment3220]

Apki bike ke handle per kya hai... Isme kya likha hai... Mene khafi logo ko dekha hai.. La gate huye... So please tell me yeh kya hai... Or isme kya likha hai

[@TheTwinPost]

Ye ek Buddhist mantr hai... *Om Mani Padme hum* jiska matlab man ki shaanti or aatma ki shuddhta hai.

[@theentertainment3220]

@@TheTwinPost ok... Thank you for the information

[@harshsood936]

Being a heavier bike, how u people are managing to maneuver all the hurdles and turns at slow speed. As when I rode this bike in city, felt such problem. Pls confirm.

[@TheTwinPost]

It is a heavy bike...but I've got used to the slow speed habits of it.... Although it is heavier than Classic350 but it handles much better than that bike be it at slow speeds or higher speeds. It's been 10k+ kms now and now i easily filter and flick in heavy traffic as well 😆

[@harshsood936]

@@TheTwinPost that's called diplomatic way of proving ur point right, any how that's ok.

[@TheTwinPost]

@@harshsood936 The bike weighs 200+ kgs and there's no way around it. You'll feel the weight in the parking lot and not while riding.... ofcourse you can't flick it like a KTM Duke.

[@ss0099]

Glad your bike performed well. I have a question hope you will tell me. What do we mean by ECU update?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Sachchidanand...all fuel injected motorcycles do not have a carburettor and instead have an fuel-iniection system which is controlled by an ECU (Engine control unit) which is basically a small computer which controls the air-fuel mixture. Since it's a computer it can be manipulated through custom maps. Think of your smart phone which can be improved with updated android/iOS versions. Similarly the high altitude issue which the first lot of Interceptors had was fixed with a software update which RE came up with.

[@ss0099]

@@TheTwinPost thanks abundant for your reply dear. So the ECU can be updated at RE workshop itself?

[@TheTwinPost]

Absolutely.... they're done at the RE service center by thier technician at no additional cost.

[@ss0099]

@@TheTwinPost Thanks alot. How much are you satisfied with the interceptor? Actually i am planning to buy classic but since today i am confused between the interceptor and classic. I know there is no comparison. One is 350cc and another one is 650cc and plenty of other differences too. Actually i find classic more appealing then interceptor, especially the split seatng. I wanted to go for a classic 500cc but unfortunately because of this covid it got delayed and then the co. itself closed the manufacturing of 500cc models. So whats your opinion over the 2 choices?

[@TheTwinPost]

Like you said... completely different machines and a considerable price difference too. Looks are totally subjective and it's something which is each to his own. Factually speaking there's just one thing where I would rate Classic to be better than Interceptor and that would be comfort....other than that there isn't anything that is better on the classic. Handling, braking, build quality, performance, tyres - in all these aspects the 650 twins are in a different league altogether.

[@soorajsaikumar]

Bro how's the wind buffeting on Highway speeds? And windshield available??

[@TheTwinPost]

I have installed Himalayan visor with MK Design mounts....mounts are available online and the visor can be bought from RE service center

[@soorajsaikumar]

@@TheTwinPost ok bro, at high speeds you felt any resistance on your helmet??

[@TheTwinPost]

Himalayan visor deflects windblast really well.... cruising at 100-120 for hours have become a lot easier with this visor.

[@soorajsaikumar]

@@TheTwinPost thank you for the info 👍🏽

[@anishkumar6742]

Aapki interceptor kitni ki paddi aapko

[@vimalmannapurath9651]

How comfortable is to stand and ride on this bike? In offroads...

[@TheTwinPost]

It's doable... And it becomes a bit better when you add handlebar risers to it. But overall saddling isn't it's strongest point since it isn't an adventure motorcycle.

[@vimalmannapurath9651]

@@TheTwinPost Ok

[@methamphetamine36a10]

What average did you got on your whole ride?

[@TheTwinPost]

27.6 kmpl

[@rahulnaik8992]

Bro how many days Ur tour programed

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Rahul.... Our trip was in total of 10.5 days... We had kept 3 days extra as a buffer in case we were stuck somewhere due to any reason. 10.5 days includes 2 rest days where we did not ride at all. One in Leh city and One in Manali.

[@ambujkumardelhi]

Alloy wheel per koye video laye , interceptor tension de diya hai

[@sanjayjadli7151]

Waiting for more videos from the trip 🙂😎

[@shubhamoysarkar6538]

Sir mayra pass Classic 500cc thaa usko pahar may jitni bar lay gya Chain ki spoket kat jati thi..fir mujy chain total change karna parta tha ..evn a prblm bohut sara clasic model may hy..to may sir 650 lyna chaa rahi hu ismy kia koi pahar may ly jani ki wajasy chain ki koi prblm hue hy???

[@TheTwinPost]

Hello Shubhamoy..... Aisi koi bhi problem Interceptor me nahi aai. Puri 3000 kms ki Ladakh ride ke dauran koi bhi problem nahi hui. Bas aapko apne saath chain lube lekar chalna hai or har 300-400kms ke baad chain ko lube karna hai. Chain jab dry hojati hai tab uske tuutne-katne ke chances hote hain...agar aap time se lube karenge to ye problem nahi aati.

[@shubhamoysarkar6538]

Thnk u sir

[@shubhamoysarkar6538]

Sir long ride may kamar darad hota hy kia!mayra spondilitis ka prblm hy!

[@TheTwinPost]

Shubhamoy bhai.... Mujhe kamar dard to bilkul nahi hua long ride par... Seat zarur customize karvalena varna bum me dard zarur hoga. Meri height 5'11 (181 cms) hai to mujhe handlebar pakadne ke liye aage nahi hona padta

[@shubhamoysarkar6538]

Ok thnk u

[@adventurejunkie781]

Hwz the power and torque of interceptor in hilly areas

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi there.... The torque delivery of the bike is something that I really enjoyed on the hills... One doesn't need to shift gears alot....you can stay in a specific gear and it just pulls clean from really low revs as well without any engine knocking. I totally loved the way it performed in Ladakh.

[@adventurejunkie781]

@@TheTwinPost... Thnx bro

[@ishankhare8960]

Bro can u share ur luggage setup. Im looking for a luggage setup for my inty for long rides

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Ishan - Becuase of the upswept dual exhausts only a very few number of saddle bags work on the Interceptor. First get a saddle stay fixed on the bike. I use *Rynox Nomad-2* saddle bags becuase of their quality and design. It's designed in a way that leaves out space for the exhausts. Plus these are extremely durable and come with a good quality waterproof cover (for each side) as well. Do get a 2-3 bungee cords as well...just to make sure that these would stay in place no matter what sort of terrain you face.

[@TheTwinPost]

Also....i had a *Rucksack* as well which I placed on top of the rear seat horizontally...this way it its sides sat on top of the Saddle bags perfectly.

[@ishankhare8960]

Thanks 👍

[@solowingpixy6309]

Bhai, motul a puncture repair aata hai ek can mei. Woh test karleyo, suna hai sahi mei kaam karta hai. Check it out

[@beingarun3407]

Thank you so much for the video. After seeing that guy's video even I was confused. Please post more videos on INT650. Hopefully I should get mine in another 15 days..!!

[@TheTwinPost]

Thankyou for the support....sure I will 😊

[@kushhatkar]

Well presented and informative video

[@JAMMUJK02]

Continental GT vs interceptor which your advice

[@TheTwinPost]

Weekend rides only....fast agressive sporty riding : GT City riding/commuting/touring : Interceptor

[@devarshisingh101]

What is an ecu update? Sorry if my question sounds too childish, have just started learning about bikes!

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Devarshi....it's was just an update by RE which solved the issue of high altitude which existed in Interceptor manufactured before Sept 2019....all bikes post that time had this update pre-installed.

[@devarshisingh101]

@@TheTwinPost thanks for the quick reply...after this virus shit is over I'm gonna book my interceptor. Any suggestions for tyres? Should I go with the pre installed one.or shall I replace it with tubeless tyres?

[@TheTwinPost]

Actually the tyres are tubeless....it's the spoke rims due to which tubes are used in them. If you can wait for RE to launch their official alloys for Interceptor then you can just get them and use the stock tyres in them without the tube. Or if you can't wait then you can get the tubeless conversion kit installed in the spoke rims and use the tyres without the tube.

[@devarshisingh101]

@@TheTwinPost thanks man! Much appreciated, also what do you suggest...tube or tubeless tyre?

[@TheTwinPost]

Tubeless tyres any given day man....I had a rear tyre picture on my way to Himachal....had to push my bike for a kilometre plus it took over an hour to get the puncture fixed.

[@wadhwa_neeraj]

How old were both NS?

[@TheTwinPost]

2014 Model

[@phanibapanapally4049]

Bhai khardungla mein kitna avg aya?

[@TheTwinPost]

Ladakh ke Pahado me average zada milti hai bhai....bohot zada altitude hone ki wajah se power bhi girjati hai bike almost 30%... Leh se Keylong mujhe 30 ki average mili

[@vramakrishnan8965]

What exactly is this ecu update ? Can u please elaborate..

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Ramakrishnan...all fuel injected motorcycles do not have a carburettor and instead have a fuel-injection system which is controlled by an ECU (Engine control unit) that's basically a small computer which controls the air-fuel mixture. Since it's a computer it can be manipulated through custom maps. Think of your smart phone which can be improved with updated android/iOS versions. Similarly the high altitude issue which the first lot of Interceptors had was fixed with a software update RE came up with and it was done free of cost at the service center...just took 20 minutes to upload the new software version.

[@vramakrishnan8965]

The Twin Post Okk... samjha :) thank you for details. I am maha confused btwn interceptor n 350gun metal models. This factor will help in deciding :)

[@prashanttomar9495]

Bro how much did you pay for ECU update or was it free by royal Enfield?

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi Prashant.... RE performed the ECU update for free.

[@prashanttomar9495]

Alright! Thank you for the info

[@vishu95]

Check out my latest vlog on different kinds of mounts and accessories you can buy in budget. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2bWpXdsgKeAhLs

[@God-is-love-]

Best bike of RE till date with sheer power stability at genuine rates.

[@TheTwinPost]

Indeed 👍

[@God-is-love-]

@@TheTwinPost already have interceptor Baker express ☺️

[@aspinaki]

Man. You are lucky enough to save your clutch during the towing.

[@TheTwinPost]

Indeed..!

[@niharshah2960]

Will the continental gt perform the same

[@TheTwinPost]

In terms of engine...Yes it would definitely perform the same since basically both the bikes share the same powerplant. But in terms of comfort GT won't be very friendly..it's a forward leaned posture bike which won't be comfortable on bad patches in Ladakh.

[@niharshah2960]

@@TheTwinPost thanku so much made my decision

[@JOATji]

3000km ke liye kitna liters laga petrol

[@TheTwinPost]

Hi there... 3000 kms ki full ride ke liye lagbhag 111 litres petrol laga. Kyuki saathme 2 bikes 200cc thi isliye highway par 90-100 hi chal rahe the usse tez nahi to highway vaale stretch par mileage bohot achhi mil rahi thi.