Rodando Sur’s Interceptor 650 Turbo Bobber…
Launched in 2018, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a retro roadster powered by the corporate’s air-cooled unit-construction 650cc parallel-twin. The bike has been praised broadly for its worth (~$6100 new), classic type, and general enjoyable issue:
“The engine is vigorous with out being intimidating, the dealing with is enjoyable with out being patronising, and the end is sweet with out breaking the financial institution.” –MCN
Many riders, nonetheless, would really desire the 47-bhp engine to be a bit extra intimidating. Thankfully, the low barrier of entry makes the Interceptor (“INT650” within the US market) fairly appropriate as a canvas for personalization.
Just lately, we heard from our buddies at Argentina’s Rodando Sur — a gaggle of buddies who hang around, construct bikes, and arrange occasions collectively in Buenos Aires. Like many an important construct, this one’s inception got here after a number of chilly ones between buddies. On this case, Roberto Smigiel (@robert.smigiel) and Mauricio Gonzalez (@herreria_ayacucho):
“In a chat with buddies over a number of beers, Roberto mentioned he want to purchase an Interceptor 650 to switch it, so Mauricio inspired him and informed him to do one thing excessive and distinctive in that type.”
Distinctive and excessive are precisely what they carried out, beginning with a brand-new 2022 Interceptor 650, reducing off the again half, and constructing a softail-style bobber with a turbocharger, intercooler, and programmable FuelTech EFI.
The bike is now sporting a set of burly USD forks up entrance, whereas the complete again half of the bike is custom-built, working a fats 240/50-R18 rear tire. Regardless of working a conservative 300 g/cm² (4.3 psi) of increase, the turbocharged engine boasts a 79% improve in horsepower:
“Restricted and deliberate for day by day use within the metropolis, 84 hp with 300 gr. turbo stress. The burden is approx 227kg and there may be nonetheless so much to shine.”
Beneath, we speak to the crew at Rodando Sur for the total particulars on this turbo bobber, nicknamed “Pili” after the proprietor’s daughter. Images by Dalia Fotografía.
Interceptor 650 Turbo Bobber: Builder Interview
• Please inform us a bit about your self, your historical past with bikes, and your workshop.
We’re Rodando Sur, a gaggle of buddies who, amongst different actions, modify bikes. Mauricio Gonzalez and Roberto Smigiel had been the those who labored on this mission.
• What’s the make, mannequin, and yr of the donor bike?
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, 2022.
• Why was this bike constructed?
It’s a private mission. In a chat with buddies over a number of beers, Roberto mentioned he want to purchase an Interceptor 650 to switch it, so Mauricio inspired him and informed him to do one thing excessive and distinctive in that type.
• What was the design idea and what influenced the construct?
It was deliberate from the bottom of a bobber with character, together with turbo and fueltech programmable injection.
• What {custom} work was performed to the bike?
It was constructed from a 0km motorbike. The chassis was lower in half — solely half was used and the opposite was constructed fully by hand.
As well as, the cross was made and the bars had been modified, and a bobber-style saddle was made. The entrance wheel is 190.50.17 and the rear is 240.50.18 — for that the hubs and unique rims needed to be tailored.
It was fitted with a turbo intercooler and programmable injection, consumption plenum, and the rear suspension was made within the softail type with monoshock.
• Does the bike have a nickname?
“PILI.” It’s the nickname of the bike proprietor’s daughter.
• Any concept of horsepower, weight, and/or efficiency numbers?
Restricted and deliberate for day by day use within the metropolis, 84 hp with 300 gr. turbo stress. The burden is approx 227kg and there may be nonetheless so much to shine.
• Are you able to inform us what it’s prefer to journey this bike?
It’s a snug and docile motorbike to journey, however you are feeling the additional power of these horses that we managed so as to add.
• Was there something performed throughout this construct that you’re notably happy with?
That it may very well be constructed fully in our workshop and amongst buddies. But additionally, the extent of the end result achieved.
Comply with the Builders
@rodandosur
@robert.smigiel
@herreria_ayacucho
@daliaphotograph
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