Tec front brake and levers
Adjustable Tec brake and clutch levers up front for a lever reach that actually fits your hands — no more gorilla-grip stretching at the traffic lights.
Bob: a 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Really lovely, honestly upgraded, and sounds epic — but not too loud (the neighbours still wave). Ready to leave the nest for his next owner from Leominster.
Meet Bob
The story so far, and why the upgrades were worth doing properly. (Spoiler: they were.)
Bob is a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in that unmistakable burnt-orange metallic — the kind of bike that gets a second look parked outside the pub, and occasionally a third from people who don't even like bikes. Registered in January 2020, I'm only his second owner, and he's had a set of genuinely useful upgrades fitted rather than a cosmetic once-over, all chosen to make him better to ride and better to look after, not just louder or shinier. Think sensible shoes rather than a mid-life crisis. Well, mostly.
Everything below has either been fitted by a previous keeper or maintained on schedule, with the receipts and history to back it up. He's had a full service, new brake fluid, a valve clearance check, two new tyres and a fresh exhaust in the last few months alone — that's more pampering than most of us get in a year. This is a bike that's been looked after, not just ridden hard and sold on.
"Sounds epic — but not too loud." That's the Hitchcocks/Enfield Precision exhaust in a nutshell: a proper, deep parallel-twin note without getting you crossed off the neighbours' Christmas card list.
The upgrades
Chosen for how Bob rides and sounds, not just how he looks. (Although, let's be honest, he looks pretty great too.)
Tec rear brake and gear lever
Matching Tec rear brake and gear levers, paired with knurled aluminium footpegs. Your boots have never had it so good.
Bar-end mirrors
Clean, wide-view bar-end mirrors in place of the standard clamp-on units — more of what's behind you, less of your own elbows.
YSS front shocks
YSS front suspension internals with preload adjustment, so you can dial the front end in, Goldilocks-style, until it's just right.
YSS rear shocks
A pair of YSS rear shocks — a noticeable step up in both ride quality and looks. Your spine will want to send a thank-you card.
Oil temperature gauge
A neat oil temperature gauge mounted on the cylinder head, so you always know how the engine's doing. Think of it as Bob's very own mood ring.
Recent Michelin Road Classic tyres
Two new Michelin Road Classic tyres fitted in June 2026 — plenty of tread and grip left, and Bob's feeling very sure-footed about it.
Hitchcocks & Enfield Precision exhaust
Hitchcocks Freeflow exhaust headers with Enfield Precision silencers — that "epic but not too loud" note. Grins guaranteed; earplugs not required.
Enfield Precision aluminium chain guard
A machined aluminium chain guard from Enfield Precision, replacing the standard plastic item. Out with the plastic, in with the proper metal.
DNA high-performance air filter
A DNA high-flow air filter in place of the standard paper item — better breathing to match the freer-flowing exhaust. Consider it Bob's cardio programme.
Upgraded Enfield touring seat
A genuine Royal Enfield touring seat in place of the standard item — extra padding and support for longer rides. Your backside has been consulted and fully approves.
Photos
Taken this week, straight off the driveway. No filters needed — he's naturally photogenic. Click any photo to see it full size.
Maintenance history
Everything done in the last six months, most recent mileage first.
| Date | Mileage | Work carried out |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 7,250 miles | Hitchcocks Freeflow exhaust headers fitted with Enfield Precision silencers |
| 8 June 2026 | 7,200 miles | Two new Michelin Road Classic tyres fitted |
| May 2026 | 6,950 miles | Valve clearance check |
| April 2026 | 6,450 miles | Oil change service at Hitchcocks (3.1 litres Silkolene fully synthetic); front and rear brake fluid replaced with new DOT 4 |
Interested in Bob?
Available from Leominster, Herefordshire. £4500 — sorry, absolutely no offers (not even for a really nice cake). This is a wonderful machine, worth every penny.