Interceptor 650 Project Ep.5 - New exhaust fitting, road test & sound comparison!
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- The Interceptor 650 project has been waiting for a new exhaust for some time and itas finally here.
Any aftermarket exhaust is likely to be much lighter than the stock system, but I also wanted something quite minimalist in terms of looks.
Having seen the Sold Out Motorcycles Short Shot exhaust on one of their custom builds, it fit the bill for me. But I had to wait for a production run to finish before I could get one.
It's a lovely piece of engineering and it's also designed and manufactured by hand here in the UK.
So in this video, I'll take you through the fitment process (super easy) but more importantly, I'll compare the sound compared to stock, and I'll also show the very healthy weight savings that are gained over the stock Interceptor 650 system.
You can find the exhaust here - www.soldoutmotorcycles.com/pr...
Since making and releasing the video, Sold Out has reduced the price to £795 which includes delivery within the UK
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - The exhaust I chose
02:21 - How to fit the exhaust system
08:56 - Weight difference against the Stock system
09:16 - Static Sound Comparison
10:04 - Road test and sound under load
12:08 - What's coming next
13:09 - Pricing & wrap up - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Since making and releasing the video, Sold Out have reduced the price to £795 inc delivery (within the UK)
Quality may differ obviously but it looks like a £100 bit of Chinese pipe off eBay £800 seems Ludacris
Yep, I think quality would differ.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
Is Ludicris a Greek god?
I thought Ludacris was a rapper?
@@DaleMt09sp I agree that the pricing is steep. There's a company that sells 304 Stainless Exhaust Parts in the Uk and it looks like you could buy all the components for £300 or less, retail. It's not a one piece custom bent, appears to be standard parts welded together. Looks are a personal thing, but I prefer the look of the original exhaust, I don't like these cut down exhausts.
It’s a low volume production made by hand in the UK. I think the price reflects that. The end can isn’t and off the shelf item so you couldn’t buy the components for £300. As with any product you have to factor in production costs, development and some kind of margin. Appearing to be and the reality are different things
Its a great looking bike but I don't like that exhaust, aesthetically or audibly.
Fair enough, it’s not for everyone
Agreed 100%
The stock header mimics the frame angle. This looks to be more vertical. Angle and length are subjective, like the time I bought a made to measure suit. I told the tailor what I wanted. It looked fantastic! until I put it on. 😞
@@sscbkr48 yeah.. The header pipe messes up the lines on the bike..
I like the noise actually but I also think it's a let down aesthetically
Love the look and sound of that exhaust! Not seen that one before, so well done for bringing it to our attention 👍
No worries Mick, they have a couple more in the works including a 2 into 1 high scrambler pipe
Great video series, wonderful bike. It's cool seeing all the options for this bike, Interesting exhaust.
Cheers, theres more to come
A transformation.
Good work.
Happy, safe travels 👍
Cheers, more to come
Thanks for the wheel build info much appreciated , very useful posts you make Thanks.
No problem 👍
Looks and sounds amazing Tony, Brap Brap. Enjoy!
Thanks 👍
Always exciting to move ne pipe and wonder how its gonna sounds..... love all the points as you mentioned about the upgrade, love it, cheers V!
Cheers buddy
Great update Tony. I fitted a different make but similar exhaust to my Scrambler Icon recently...I learnt that you can ride quietly but adding the db killer makes it much easier for other folk to live with. I suspect the same will be true for this exhaust. Cheers
Sounds great Tony.
Nice one Tony. Look and sound cool. A good British 🇬🇧 find too 👏
Cheers Jamie
A very simple modification to make on the bike. The transformation is great,massive improvement from the stock exhaust system
I thought so
This sounds great. Another benefit: you can now fit larger panniers if you’d like.
That’s a good point
I have my heart set of getting the TEC 2-1 exhaust for my Interceptor, but that short shot exhaust looks and sounds awesome.
TEC 2-1 are Chinese made & old technology with springs & exposed welds.There 2-2 are look better
quality.Tec 2-1 definitely do the job though & there isn't to much on the market for 2-1 exhaust system for R.E.Tec,S&S but have mini cats,
Verex 2-1 in Ausie but only 38mm diameter not 45mm but look great & high quality.SS Moto Corp make a 2-1 H pipe system.
Sold Out have told me they have a 2 into 1 header in developement, with a choice of end cans
When I was in my 30’s I had a Harley Lowrider Convertible with the baffles knocked out. It was obnoxiously loud but I loved it. Now I’ve matured (really?) I regret the noise I inflicted on others with that bike. The weight saving on these is unreal, something else.
Yep this is only a 650, I was was being rough on the throttle in the video.
Looks nice, but after a while, for me, the noise would be infuriating. Think would be much more tolerable with a baffle, and would be interested to know the difference.
There’s a set of baffles on the way, so I’ll make another video when they are on 👍
Great looking, simple change over but hell of a loud. The rozzas might not be too keen on those nor the neighbours! I’d have a smile on my face though. Here in NZ the cops are super tight with restrictions like exhaust volume because we have a huge outlaw biker problem here, so all bikes get extra scrutiny particularly if loud!
Thanks for the warning for those of us wearing ear pods . Much appreciated.
I do like the exhaust but man $1000 is nuts.
I think it’s a problem with small batch handmade production. If they end up scaling up then it may get cheaper. They have dropped it to £795 now
Looks and sounds fantastic mate! I think it really cleans up the bike 👌🏻 Can't wait to hear it in the flesh 😉👌🏻. Also, just found this hilarious 😜 👉🏻 8:33 (ffs)🤣👍🏻.
I was having one of those days, I filmed it when i was recovering from covid. That’s why I look rough, and I kept myself out of shot as much as I could 😂
@@mancavemoto proper made me chuckle 🤣👍🏻. You would never tell, you looked fabulous 😜😘🤣🤣. Hope to see ya soon mate 😉👍🏻
i say YESSSSSSS to those pipes
Sold out seem to do some nice work
They do there’ll be a few more parts appearing on the bike
Love that bike Tony, maybe a tad loud for me . Can’t wait to get my Bonneville to start tinkering 👍
I’ll be looking at the db killer, when that’s launched.
Make sure it isn't a euro 5 bike as the ECU will go into limp mode if the exhaust is changed on the latest Triumphs.
The one with baffle be the one to get that way you have a choice between loud & not as loud cause it did sound loud.On longer rides be to loud even with ear plugs.Weight saving is always good.
Yep, this is their first version and a removable baffle is in the works. I’ll try it when it’s available. I might invest in a db meter too to get a proper reading on this one.
@@mancavemoto Similar to Baak shorty's exhaust.They make their's in their workshop too I think & a very high quality.
Enjoying this series, and the pipes are a great addition. I think RE missed a trick by not having an Interceptor with a scrambler/FT vibe. Cooperb do a Desert Sled upgrade, and BSA had a scrambler build of their new Gold Star on their stand… so there’s an appeal to this style of bike. The manufacturers need to start appealing to a younger generation of riders. You’ll get a few grumbles from older riders tho 😂
I was almost going to go down that route, but i'd done a similar thing with my Triumph Street Twin. Having said that, a few changes and it could be changed up easily in the future.
It looks and sounds wonderful. Compared to some Harleys here in California, it's not very loud. My Meteor could use an exhaust upgrade, although it sounds better with the DNA filter and cover. Thanks for sharing.
Yep some people are losing their shit over it, and in reality it’s not that loud. It does give it an old Brit bike sound for sure.
@@mancavemoto everything is contagious, some people are becoming increasingly delicate.
I’m not a big fan of loud bikes, but these pipes look beautifully made !
Note that the tuning of the ECU may reduce a little bit the sound.
Yep, and I’ll try the db killers when they are released, but go easy on the throttle and it’s actually not too bad.
Definitely a fan of the exhaust, sounds just about right. You can hear the engine noise but it's not just absolutely deafening and looks significantly better. Bikes like this need this style of pipe. My only problem would be the price. I do appreciate the fact it's a British business, but the Trident exhaust I was looking at for my Triumph Sprint ST 1050 was half the money from a British company with about triple the welding and materials needed. But, hey, that's just the cheapskate in me talking
Yep, and I was of course being heavy handed with it. At the end when I’m riding them rough the village you can hear it’s not obnoxious. It’s not badly priced compared to some of the competition, but being entirely made by hand in the UK does affect the pricing obviously.
From what I understand the O2 sensors can be disconnected from under the front of the tank which saves twisting the wires.
IT was only a couple of turns, so no issue. Quicker and easier than disconnecting
👍looks good sounds good great weight saving. Lovely .😉
It is!
It's now a royal davidson 🤣 with that sound .. sold out make such quality products love there work..
😂
And very happy neighbourhood
I have cool neighbours
I've heard many people say that two in to ones make the Inty look worse from the left side but no-one ever shows it from the left !
RBB WORLD (on YT) opened both ends of a stock exhaust.. it sounded unbelievably good. Your exhaust sounds not unlike a Bertoni motors (YT channel) where he simply removed the mufflers and ran the headers. Loud but not much louder than your shortys. A 2-1 tec stinger might also look good for an urban scrambler vibe.
Massive weight save
Yep it’s very noticeable
these pipes would really suit the new 650 meteor probably more so than the Interceptor. Removable baffle option is a must though.
That would be interesting to see. I’ll be trying the baffles once they produce a set.
Funny this should pop up just chucked a scorpion pipe on my tiger 800 xca after work not a lot of difference on mine with the baffle out tbh shows that triumph did a decent job on the stock one
There’s obviously a noticeable difference on your bike though 😂
Nice sound, where is your leather jacket from?? Very nice !!
Looks Nice and does sound nice got a bit of a dragster sound to it but I must be turning into an old man I don't think I would want to put up with that noise all the time. LOL and I rode Harleys and sport bikes for many years with modified exhausts, many purely for the sound.
but it definitely looks the part.
Cheers Donald, this is only a fun bike and the little 650 doesnt create anywhere near as much noise as a HD would!
@@mancavemoto
No they don't, 😆 but I don't consider a 650 a small bike, middleweight yeah but compared to a big old Harley it is small.
I'm still looking to get a Honda but there is a 3 month wait for new ones.
I think the short shots improve the look of the bike, and I do love the sound, BUT, £800 for the smallest exhaust available on the market !! They are taking the proverbial ...... enjoying the series of upgrades so far ....
I think it’s down to being hand made in the UK with a small production run. Cheers more mods to come
Hey Tony, cracking exhaust system & massive weight reduction. How is the back pressure? Has the bike lost a bit of midrange pull? I know it’s not a rocket, but when I test ride one with an S&S system, it had a fair amount of pull at mid throttle 🤔
It doesn’t seem to be too different, but I will get it dyno’d to see what’s going on and if a remap will make a difference
short shots? i like those
Great looking exhaust. I recently installed the Roadrunner by Dustland Moto on my Interceptor. But I was wondering, is your Interceptor an Euro 4 or an Euro 5 bike? And if it's a Euro 5 bike (like mine), aren't you affraid it's gonna run too lean?
Cheers, yep i think this is Euro 5. I'll see how it goes, but the plan is to have it remapped
@@mancavemoto Okay cool! I'd be nice to have an update on whether it's running too lean or not in the next episode ;) Keep up the good work!
@@mancavemoto any update on this? I’ve a 2021 Euro 5 as well and trying to decide between these and the TEC Big Bore system. Also wondering about being UK legal? What would story be when taking for an MOT?
How many miles do you normally get out of tyres on the RE 650?
What new tyres have you/do you intend to put on
That I don't know yet, but I have put a set of Dunlop Mutants on mine
Nicely made exhaust but I think it is a little bit short which looks a little strange...
I think once I've made a few more mods it'll balance out. It might not be a long term solution depending on where the build goes
I’m loving the sound and the look, I wonder how much it would cost to ship to the USA
Contact the guys at Sold Out motorcycles, i'm sure they'd let you know
Great weight gains that you’re making.
Go steady on the mince pies at Christmas or some of these gains will be negated!!!
Haha thankfully I can’t stand mince pies!
I have to be honest, I’m not a fan of loud hooligan exhausts, BUT, I also have to admit that I think this exhaust tone (and the look) suits the style of bike you’re creating with the mods much, much better than the stock pipes. So, well done from me, just don’t come riding it round here 😂😂
😂 haha it’s not that bad, I was obviously being heavy handed with the throttle in the video. Take it easy and it’s got a nice tone
l agree, the tone is wonderful but l consider it loud. As l commented earlier the exhaust note is more important than the volume.
Great vid.
Nicely made pipe.... but... I think it looks terrible on the bike - standard design suits it better.
And much too LOUD !
On a long journey that would drive me nuts 🤪
Cheers, Fair enough! its not going to be for everyone, and once the other mods are made it should make more sense on the bike. It's certainly not an exhaust to switch to on an otherwise stock Interceptor. Once i've got some more changes made i'll decide if it stays long term.
Hello Tony, apart from supporting UK made, why did you choose these pipes over Baak’s version? Kind regards
That and they were cheaper, plus shipping into the UK post Brexit brings even further charges
Have they done anything to make the exhaust anymore softer
Softer? As in the sound? Yes the exhaust now comes with removeable baffles which make a difference. There’s a follow up video demonstrating. It
This new exhaust sounds great, looks great..Plus a large weight saving, which is always a step in the right direction...but l would consider it a little too loud. Probably okay for a quick 'blast' and hooligan moment but longer rides..Umm!. Would the sound become fatiguing? The note of the exhaust being more important than the actual volume .Earplugs worn to combat wind noise perhaps..
It’s actually not too bad, I was being pretty agggressive with the throttle. It’s not a bike I use on long rides to be fair and I always ride in earplugs anyway, but yep it would get tiresome on a day long ride
@@mancavemoto Aggressive with throttle - Hooligan.....Making Progress- Speeding in Plot parlance..Looking forward to next instalment 👿
Awesome video! What gloves are you wearing? They look beautiful. Thank you
The are Goldtop Flat tracker gloves, which are sadly discontinued now. However they do offer different gloves in the same colour
Thank you Sir!
Like to thank you once again for your advice in other vids.
I quite like the stock exhaust on my Interceptor, but these look very nifty and nice sound.
Do you wear earplugs? Which make? I’ve tried the cheap ones but they just deaden all noise, which are best.
Second question, now that you’ve taken the centre stand off how do you clean and lube the chain? Paddock stand?
Hope you’re fully recovered from Covid.
Hi Beverley, yep I always ride with earplugs and I use custom moulded ones. Best piece of bike kit I’ve ever bought.
Yes I’ve put some bobbins in the bike and use a paddock stand.
Not quite 100% but getting there, thanks for asking.
Thanks
How about a little vid showing how you use the paddock stand. I’m a bit wary of using one on my own.
Only girls wear earplugs.
Speak up I can’t hear you!!!
@stevepalmer5670 and stubborn old men get tinnitus.
Does the kick stand hit the exhaust when put up?
No
no noticeable power increase from the exhaust and air filter?
It’s noticeable, the throttle is more responsive, but it’s not adding much more hp
I think I'd fashion a racing style number plate to attach on the exhaust mount.
That’s a good idea, I have another idea too, just seeing if I can source something
@@mancavemoto or maybe a place to mount some sort of mini panniers like those swingarm bags.
Hi Tony, can I ask what gloves you are wearing in this vid? cheers mate
They are a pair of Goldtop Flat Trackers, but sadly they don’t make them any more. Cracking gloves
Is this a euro 5 spec bike?
And if so was there any error codes or problems?
This is a 2020 Model, so I think Euro 4? no problems or codes thrown up. But I would imagine would be the same for Euro 5 as the O2 sensors are mounted pre-cat.
Hey man I just got an exhaust for my int 650 did you notice it running lean or overheating I've been reading and it said that's a possibility
Can’t say I have no
Are there any panniers for the Interceptor that don’t need supports/scaffolding.
I’ve got a top box for some functionality but it makes the bike so ugly
I haven’t seen any that don’t need some kind of rail. KRIEGA do some that strap over the top of the seat, but you’ll still need something to keep them supported?
hi may be a stupid question but when the dreaded MOT comes round would these exhaust be a pass ?
With the baffles in, yes they should be
@@mancavemoto ok thanks they do look cool. Could i ask a rough cost of having the 18 inch rear wheel remade to 17inch please
@@chrissheppard6818 With the cost of the rim, anodising and spokes your looking at around £350 to £450 depending on current prices
Does it ship to the US.?
They do!
I'm confused. Why not just unplug the O2 sensor? Then you don't have to twist/stress the wiring.
Hardly stressing it, it’s just a couple of turns. Quicker and easier to do that rather than unplug them
@@mancavemoto Ride On! Makes sense.
Is it illegal to remove the catalytic? 🏍
No
@@mancavemoto will they pass the next mot?
Yes, should do
Does the new exhaust have the EU stamp so you won’t have a problem in 3 years time about it not passing a MOT? And what about the new sound cameras that are being rolled out?
Don’t get me wrong but my policy when riding a hooligan bike is to sound like an angel. Life is so much easier that way. 👍
No, but those versions are coming apparently. It’s actually not too bad, once warmed up, I’ve certainly heard much louder. Ha it’s hardly a hooligan bike!
@@mancavemoto I agree with you! I love the Interceptor. I have a GS1200 and a Triumph T100 but I still list after the Royal Enfield. If I sneak one into the garage without my wife noticing I will have one just as soon as.
PS: I also had a trials bike (Montessa) that I used for green lanes and that I kept whisper quiet. When I met other green lane users, I used to stop, turn the bike off and wait. The response was almost always positive. Adopting a pancake profile sometimes has its advantages.
Thanks for the vids. And yes, I am definitely going to buy a RE Interceptor as well as so your vids are helpful in guiding what I will improve.
Lust not list!
Yep exactly, I’m much the same to be honest. But this is a fun bike, not a daily so I’m not to worried
I think you should try and sneak one in 😂
A bit too noisey for me. Defo much lighter but anoyther consideration is looks. Its just not for me, but it's not my bike it's yours. If you are happy thats all that matters. And its also not exactly cheap.
That’s fair enough, although it does come across a bit noisier on the video than in reality. Looks are subjective as you say, and I think it looks stranger as the rest of the bike is largely stock. I’ll see how I feel when I’ve changed a few more bits, and I may swap the headers for a longer version and mount the same end cans in the stock location?
Sounds way too loud but hard to tell as always from just audio clips. Be interested in how it affects performance as probably should reduce bottom end torque significantly. Does look very well made though.
Yep it’s not as loud as it comes across on the video. It’ll be interesting to get it on a dyno to see what’s going on. The bike doesn’t feel noticeably much different
That sounded good as you exited the tunnel, Tony. Would the pipe get through the MOT? The evidence at 9:46 suggests probably not. It looks unfinished, as well. Not so keen, to be honest. Sorry.
Not sure, it’s actually not as loud as it comes across in the video. I’ll be interested in trying the baffles. It’s looks a little odd at the moment as everything else is stock. As I make more changes I’m hoping it gels a little more
@@mancavemoto I meant the exhaust looks unfinished as it is so short. Didn't make myself clear.
Ah I get you now.
Header should have followed the lines of the original, looks pretty dodgy with that first bend, love the note though
It’s designed to sit closer to the engine, I guess so it’s more balanced looking as it’s shorter.
13 kilos lighter ??
Yes the OEM exhaust is a heavy old beast
Way too much noise for me; my Powerage with DB killers are marginal as it is... They also sound a bit tinny rather than full and bassy.
These are much better with the baffles. The sound is hard to capture on film, they have a deep rumble, but longer headers would make that deeper
It’s a shame that they are not road legal in Germany…
They are working on an eu certified set
@@mancavemoto that’s good! But I am not sure if that’s enough. I think exhausts need a special certificate from the „TÜV“
It just looks like the silencer is missing, which effectively it is. Silly price, not my cup of tea aesthetically.
We are all different, but I hate the look and it's far too loud
It’s not for you, and that’s OK
Not for me, either, I’m afraid🙁
Ditto
Sorry not a fan mate...got a S&S on mine
Bit too loud !! Would annoy a lot of folks. Use baffles.
Watch the next video 👍
I hope you have an understanding MOT guy.
They are...fruity aren't they?
Yep, it sounds a bit louder on the video, but it’ll be interesting to see what the baffles will do to it
On a longer ride you can guarantee a headache.
I always wear ear plugs, and to be honest this bikes not going to be for long rides
Sorry it looks and sounds terrible
No need to apologise, it’s not for you and that’s OK
Sorry, but in my opinion - far to expensive, far to noisy, and looks horrible !
Thanks for letting me know
I don't understand why you're recommending pipes that will be illegal in the next few months and are, in any case, anti-social and annoying. Strange vid.
An equally strange comment to make, each to his own and all that Clive. I watch plenty of videos where I might not like the content, but I just think that’s not for me and move on. It’s not even that loud
I agree, it is antisocial and the looks and sound just doesn’t suit the bike. The comment was a valid one.
Why will they be illegal in the next few months?
Keep your hands on the bars, it's not clever and it looks stupid! Please
That’s an odd comment to make on this video. I tend to talk a lot with my hands, not trying to be clever and it hardly looks stupid. If you’re not comfortable taking your hands off the bars, that’s fine but that doesn’t mean you can project that onto others.
Geek.
Mark, do you wear a Polite Hi-vis vest by any chance?
@@stevepalmer5670 no Steve, I own 5 motorcycles, used to race a RD350 back in the late 70s, it just looks stupid, I suppose your subscribed to that bald headed flying knob?....geek 😉
I say what I see 😉
Looks are subjective of course, but the old system looks a lot better than the new one in my view.
Of course and I do like the traditional twin pipes, the stock ones are just too big, heavy and shiny. The short shots were part of the final look plan, so they look a bit odd with everything else being largely stock
I'd simply just remove the end cans and fit shortie finnisher cans instead.. total cost £60
Not quite that simple, but thanks for the suggestion