Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Flat Track, how to create a dirt oval special

Royal Enfield made its debut just a few weeks ago in the AMA Flat Track championship, competing in the Twins category, i.e. twin-cylinder bikes.

This means that the engine powering the Interceptor and Continental GT has found its sporting derivative, and throughout the season it will try to take tenths of a second off illustrious rivals such as the Indian FTR 750 and the Harley-Davidson XR750.

But above all, it means that the 646 cc parallel twin has incredible potential, and that if placed in the right hands (in this case those of Moto Anatomy, Harris Performance and S&S Cycles) the easy-going and playful power unit of these two bikes can become absolutely wild!

And since we’re talking about flat track, why not consider the idea of turning this roadster with timeless lines into a tracker in full Seventies style?

But let’s take it step by step.

DISCOVER how to create a Royal Enfield INTERCEPTOR FLAT TRACK

Scrambler vs Flat Track, spot the differences

These two customisation categories have often been confused, and the reason is simple: they share many features, but their intended use and styling are nevertheless different. Here’s why:

Design: The flat tracker has side number boards and one in front of the handlebar. In road-going custom builds, the latter usually frames the headlight.

Chassis: As part of its original philosophy, the scrambler has longer-travel suspension than the donor models, while flat trackers do not. Whereas scramblers have a pair of wheels with a larger front rim size (21 or 19 inches) than the rear, flat trackers, as a rule, would have a pair of wheels of the same size (coincidentally just like the Royal Enfield Interceptor). The difference also lies in the tyre profile: for the scrambler, knobbly tyres are a must, whereas flat trackers prefer a denser, less raised “honeycomb” pattern.

Mechanics: both feature the classic high exhaust, but for two different reasons: scramblers because, in the beginning, raising the exhaust was insurance against water and mud, flat trackers to make the route from the engine to the silencer as short as possible

Your Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Flat Track

If, by reading the few points in the previous paragraph, you’ve discovered that a tracker is exactly what you’re looking for, then right now you’re in the right place, because in a few simple “virtual” steps we’ll transform a Royal Enfield Interceptor into a perfect dirt oval lightning bolt.

Let’s start with the basics: if it has to be a flat tracker, side panels with number boards, are a must, and in our shop you’ll find both the ones by Baak, to which you can also add the headlight bracket produced by the French brand as well, to do things properly.

https://cafetwin.com/prodotto/tabella-portanumero-baak-per-interceptor-e-continental-gt/

To complete the look, also with an eye on performance and riding position, the high handlebar and the exhaust are key elements: LSL and Biltwell have two valid options to make the bike even more aggressive and commanding once we get in the saddle, while to give it the right sound the Zard Flat Track headers give it that family feeling with the iconic Scrambler. If, for other reasons, the choice falls on a low exhaust instead, no worries, because in the dedicated section you’ll find the one best suited to every need and taste.

https://cafetwin.com/prodotto/scarico-zard-flat-track-con-collettori/

Lighting, tyres, grips and other details naturally all contribute to the success of the project, which, once ready, will lead you to tackle every roundabout as if it were a dirt oval: flat out and sideways!

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