Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 has been one revolutionary chapter in the manufacturer’s product lineup which had so far been dominated by trusty ‘ol singles. The 650 is a newly-developed parallel twin and considering the refinement it offers, Royal Enfield have definitely tested it well. And like other RE models, the Interceptor also makes for a great platform for custom builds. We feature one every now and then for good reason. Custom builds showcase what can be done with a motorcycle and how much potential it has for creative styling and enhancement in performance.
Today’s feature comes from France’s BAAK Motorcyclettes and has a quirky appeal to it along with, of course, the Interceptor 650’s original charm. Bucking the trend of stripping as much as possible off a bike, this Interceptor’s main feature is a rear fairing.
Like the ‘Bathtub’ Triumph BAAK built a while ago, it’s a nod to Triumph, Norton and BSA designs of the 50s and 60s—and a tip of the hat to Vespa. The design started with sketches, which then became cardboard cutouts before the final form was hand-shaped in aluminum.
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There’s a black leather seat up top, and a pair of Shock Factory struts poking out lower down. BAAK also installed a set of risers and bars from their catalog and sunk a Motogadget speedo into the new headlight housing. The levers were swapped for KustomTech units, and the ignition was relocated to below the tank.
Finishing touches include Dunlop Roadmaster tyres, a stainless steel front fender, and smaller bits like headlight ears, custom switches, and Biltwell Inc. grips. BAAK shortened the stock headers, and then added a pair of custom made aluminum mufflers. And to reinforce just how classy this Interceptor looks, the paint job is a chic red-with-white affair.
(Source: Bikeexif)
