Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: Touring Mods - Hepco & Becker legacy luggage

More touring mods on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, this time I've fitted the Hepco and Becker C-Bow system with the classically styled Legacy bags. What do you think?
ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR 650 HARDWARE:
www.hepco-becker.de/en/meinbike/royal-enfield/interceptor-int-650-2018
HEPCO & BECKER LEGACY BAGS
www.hepco-becker.de/en/meinbike/royal-enfield/interceptor-int-650-2018#/dffullscreen/query=legacy&session_id=75ed08f993895fb4d2f8bc731cd5b66a&query_name=match_and
Top Six Touring Mods:
Hitchcocks USB: Full Video
kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIOVk6WqZshmrrs
Venhill Featherlight Clutch Cable: Full Video
kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWHIYaNsp8-mh9E
Kreiger Dry Pack Luggage: Full Video
kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaiYhKWlacujm9E
Performance Mods:
***Disclaimer***
I have no affiliation with any of these companies or products. Please feel free to use these links as part of your research :)
Performance Mods:
- DNA Air Filter (stage II with open bracket)
www.tecbikeparts.com/product/dna-high-performance-filter-high-flow-air-intake-plate/
- Booster Plug fuel system
www.tecbikeparts.com/product/fuel-booster-plug-royal-enfield-interceptor-650/
- Scorpion Red Power pipes (please note this link is for the BLACK version, I can’t see the sliver anymore)
www.royalenfieldshop.co.uk/home/753-royal-enfield-gt-650-silencers.html
Hitchcock's Free Flowing Header Exhaust Pipes
accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/43671
- YSS Top Line rear shocks
www.wemoto.com/bikes/royal_enfield/interceptor_650/19/picture/rear_yss_g-series_twin_shocks_black_edition
- YSS fork upgrade kit
www.wemoto.com/bikes/royal_enfield/interceptor_650/19/picture/fork_upgrade_kit_by_yss
- Motone Customs Up and Over Risers
www.motone.co.uk/triumph-bonneville-c25/up-and-over-riser-kit-for-22mm-bars-black-p2156
- Domino XM2 Throttle
www.ukracesupport.com/products/universal-domino-xm2-quick-action-throttle-kit
- Brembo RCS15 / with TWM clutch
www.omniaracing.net/kit-comando-twm-leva-frizione-snodata-pompa-radiale-freno-brembo-racing-rcs-leva-lunga-p-27609.html
- Brembo SA Sinter Pads Front
www.omniaracing.net/pastiglie-freno-anteriori-brembo-genuine-sinterizzata-per-royal-enfield-interceptor-650-2019-p-174402.html
Venhill Featherlight Clutch:
www.venhill.co.uk/r01-3-102.html
Other Mods:
- LSL SuperbikeBars
- Grip Puppies
- Hitchcocks USB
- Enfield Performance Oil Cooler Guard
- Highsider Montana Mirrors
- BAAK Side Pannels
- BAAK Tank Pads
- Motogadget MoBlaze LED Indicators (front and rear)
- BAAK Rear Indicator brackets
- BAAK front Indicator brackets
- Motone Customs Headlight Bracket
- Tec Bike Parts Rear Pegs
- Tec Bike Parts Chain Guard
- Tec Bike Parts Bash Plate
- Domino Switch Gear
Future mods in the pipeline include
- New tires (TBD)
- 4 Piston Calipers (TBD)
- LED headlight bulb

[@mdjmurray]

Black with black leather would be ideal. I don’t like the tan on black. The C Bow system is great though.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

That transition at 2:50. 🤩😍 #brilliant! Another great video from WM! 🙌🏽

[@WildlifeMoto]

Thank you. 👍

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

I like it! Looks really good! Doesn’t look cluttered like some I’ve seen & your right it does match the bike! Good call!

[@WildlifeMoto]

Cheers John. It took a long time to settle on this rig, but Hepco have done a great job with this system.

[@MrJpb2000]

Great video and quality pannier set-up. For the price the shoulder straps and waterproof covers should definitely come with them (as do the Trip Machine panniers). Pros and cons are that trip machine do have the fiddly straps which go under the seat to deal with but after saying that, once on I’m pretty much the same as yourself in that I keep them on anyway!

[@lucastessaro]

Another great video, I just love your content. I own a '21 Interceptor and was looking for some little mods hahaha. Greetings from 🇧🇷

[@WildlifeMoto]

Thanks Lucas. Appreciate the feedback 👍

[@Stalovo]

New video, nice 🤩

[@stevesanelli90]

Look smart & practical ✅

[@peterk6077]

Looks good! I went for the same system on my Interceptor but with Street (2020) bags. Cost a bit less and have dry bag inners . You can also lock them, albeit with a padlock. Your choice probably suits the style of the bike better though. Note once assembled the cbow brackets only take 5 mins to remove. Top quality though, best solution for the Interceptor I could find and believe me I did some research 🧐 🙂

[@WildlifeMoto]

Street bags look great. They are bigger right?

[@peterk6077]

@@WildlifeMoto yes they are, 16ltrs each and nearer in size to the large legacy bags. I had the scorpion red power silencers though which are smaller. Matched them with an SW Motech 650 dry bag which made for a good setup.

[@stevenroberts7879]

I have this Hepco & Becker C bow legacy system on my Bonnie T120. You certainly pay for it, but it's fantastic 👍

[@WildlifeMoto]

Agreed. Pricey but worth it.

[@VishalVoraUK]

Another great video. Did you also consider the SWMotech legend bags?

[@WildlifeMoto]

Thanks. Yes, SW gear is also fantastic. These just caught my eye because of the styling.

[@justinsheil1081]

As always, really informative, so thank you. Having seen this, I'm thinking of the Hepco & Becker large saddle bags for my Interceptor. The large ones seem to be 7cm longer in-depth than the medium ones that you have fitted. I have exactly the same exhaust cans as you (Scorpions). Stock suspension. Not sure if the large might be a bit too "long" and touch the exhaust? Would really welcome your informal (not to be relied upon 🤣) opinion. Many thanks and much appreciated. Justin

[@WildlifeMoto]

Hi Justin. I wouldn’t risk it. If you want more space get the rack and the matching duffel bag.

[@justinsheil1081]

@@WildlifeMoto Really appreciate your thoughts. Advice taken and I'll consider the options. Best wishes. Justin

[@Tomasz.P___b]

Nice bags, too expensive for me. I see you have a new seat as well? Same brand?

[@VishalVoraUK]

Looks to be the TripMachine (India) seat...

[@WildlifeMoto]

You got it :)

[@ruahinesrider]

Raw & Rugged seat cover? Does cover slide around? I have the Trip Machine Suede seat & is real comfy,lower & is real grippy.

[@WildlifeMoto]

It’s the Trip Machine seat. I like it, but the suede is a right pain.

[@ruahinesrider]

What do you mean getting wet or to grippy? Trip Machine needs to bring out that water proof cover.They're taking their time with it. A handheld steam cleaner will clean it up mint.

[@daveinwla6360]

It will be interesting to see how the large duffle bag looks with these pannier bags. Would luxury hotels allow you to wheel your loaded bike into the elevator and down the hall to your room? :-)

[@WildlifeMoto]

Check out the latest vid. Next time I go to a hotel I’ll ask 😆

[@pascalmarion1150]

Could you please help me better understand the capacity of those bags ? Can you fit in a reflex ? or a pair of shoes & pants for office work ? At 290€ one bag, + shoulder strap + rain cover, i'd like it to be useful, not only beautiful (which it is). Also after a few months, would you still say it's well built, and waterproof ? thanks

[@WildlifeMoto]

Drop me a note [e-mail] and I’ll shoot you some photos. These are holding out very well so far. German build quality as you’d expect. You could get a pair of trainers in here (might need to flatten them slightly). Jeans and a shirt shouldn’t be a problem either. They are not big bags but should be fine for a weekend away. I add the trip machine duffel bag on the back seat if I need to hold loads of stuff. If it’s going to rain I bring my Kreiga rack pack.

[@andrewrymell1]

€1000+ for 2 medium bags and the mounting brackets! Thats just insane. I'll keep the €50 rucksack for now me thinks, and use the money for some Brembo rear shocks and YSS fork springs.

[@WildlifeMoto]

I paid around £500 all in. Two bags and the mounting kit.

[@hlotto]

The problem is the passenger, but is a smal bike

[@leighcoulson2148]

Nice but so expensive.

[@WildlifeMoto]

True. Great quality kit though.

[@allanb52]

I got a leather bag with my Vespa and they looked good for 10 minutes....if it is not going to rain. I think they are pretty useless.

[@WildlifeMoto]

I’ve had these on the bike for a year and they still look brand new. Every now and then a give the leather a once over with a conditioner and it does the job.

[@allanb52]

@@WildlifeMoto do you go out in the rain?

[@WildlifeMoto]

@@allanb52 yep. I live in the uk. If I never went out in the rain, I’d never ride.

[@Deadonkey85]

Furry seat video please

[@WildlifeMoto]

Coming soon :)

[@GaryFOBrien]

Well, the tan coloured straps don’t suit the bike at all !

[@WildlifeMoto]

They are suffering from that new leather look. They’ll darken off in time and blend in a bit more.

[@stimgaze]

Nice enough... but the cost for a couple of modestly sized bags is just insane. £500 to £700? Knock yourself out!

[@WildlifeMoto]

Less money than my girlfriend spends on a pair of shoes (well that’s my justification anyway). Agree, it’s a lot though.

[@relevation0]

2:40 so much wasted space between bike and bag 👎

[@WildlifeMoto]

Hepco designers know what they are doing. The gap keeps the bags well clear of any interference with the bike and the pillion.