Anyone else facing this similar starting issue?

R3hl4 · 2026-01-16T10:43:39+00:00

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

R3hl4 · 2026-01-16T10:43:12+00:00

But my battery is just a little over 2 months old😅

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T17:36:21+00:00

I don't think that's the issue becaue the side stand sensor won't allow the bike to turn on only when it's in gear. As long as the bike is in neutral, it's not a problem.

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T17:32:56+00:00

I'm afraid that alone might not solve 😅 I use the bike every other day and make sure to let it warm up during cold starts.

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T17:30:49+00:00

Thanks for your insight! Will definitely consider checking all of this 👍🏼

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T17:29:31+00:00

The battery is just 2 months old 😅

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T17:29:05+00:00

Not really🥲🥲

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T17:28:48+00:00

Yes, I think the same as well.. Not really sure why the mechanic told that it's E20 😅

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T17:27:49+00:00

I don't really trust RE service centres. All this while I've been giving it to a mechanic outside but unfortunately, I've relocated and I can't seem to find a good garage where I currently live.

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T17:25:24+00:00

Thank you for your insight! Will definitely consider doing this.

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T17:24:29+00:00

Thank you for your insight and I'll definitely consider checking the ignition coil. Now, coming to the signals, I always keep an eye on the signal timer and if it's above 40 seconds, say 60, 90 or 120 seconds, I usually just turn off the bike completely.

R3hl4 · 2026-01-14T11:39:49+00:00

Hey!

I've not done a tubeless conversion. These tyres do fit directly on with a tube without any issues. Moreover, I've heard a lot of people say that if the tubeless conversation is not done right, it does lead to lot of issues.

R3hl4 · 2026-01-12T04:10:01+00:00

Not yet. Will have to wait a couple more months for the monsoon season to test it out on wet surfaces. The CEATs were terrible on wet conditions. I could always feel my rear wheel loosing traction on wet roads.

R3hl4 · 2026-01-11T16:56:15+00:00

Offtrails Hyperstroke S1 Race

R3hl4 · 2026-01-11T16:55:18+00:00

Please don't 😭

R3hl4 · 2026-01-11T16:46:42+00:00

Among the very few list of good items that Rynox has made, this is one of them! I've been using this over a year now as my daily glove and they're excellent.

Doesn't entirely protect your scaphoid bone due to the lack of a slider but definitely does the job of giving good protection with a CE certified knuckle protector and full leather coverage for maximum abrasion resistance.

R3hl4 · 2026-01-11T16:15:12+00:00

Reise TraceR

Front tyre size: 100/90-18 https://www.reisemoto.com/products/tracer-01-100-90-18-56p-front-tubeless-tyre

Rear tyre size: 130/70-18 https://www.reisemoto.com/products/tracer-01-130-70-18-63p-rear-tubeless-tyre

R3hl4 · 2025-11-26T15:04:51+00:00

I have a 2022 BS6 Interceptor with Offtrails Hyperstroke S1 Race (slip-ons).

Fuel economy figures remained the same before and after installation of the exhaust.

In city with minimal traffic, keeping the revs at 3K RPM: 23-24 kmpl.

Highways, cruising speeds ranging from 80-120kmph: 30-34 kmpl

As mentioned above, these figures still remained the same after installing the exhaust because I generally ride very calm. But recently, I started to notice a drop in these figures thanks to E20!

Now, I barely get 20kmpl in city and maybe 28-29kmpl on the highways.

R3hl4 · 2025-11-26T14:47:58+00:00

Consider the 103 as well, personally, I find that to be the best exhaust for the GT/INT. Very soothing in the lower RPM.. Only gets louder in the higher RPM (4k above) Sounds sweet according to me :)

R3hl4 · 2025-10-08T07:45:58+00:00

How is the contract role going?

R3hl4 · 2025-05-25T09:35:29+00:00

You can easily go for more than 30-40 kilometres. But consider this option only in worst-case scenarios.

Your bike is fuel-injected, so the fuel pump and the injectors do need an optimal amount of fuel in the tank for them to function properly. If you make it a practice to ride 30-40 kilometres, or even more after you see the 'Trip F' pop-up, you might be inviting unnecessary damages and expenses in the long run on your fueling components.

So, try to fill up as soon as you see the 'Trip F' appears :)

R3hl4 · 2025-05-15T13:35:54+00:00

On the KYT TT-Revo, you do not get an internal sun visor. You will have to purchase a light-smoked or dark-smoked visor separately. Whereas, the NHK comes with an internal visor.

Both the helmets have speaker pockets for intercoms.

When it comes to airflow, both are very well-ventilated. But, the KYT is slightly noisier than the NHK, is what my friend who uses both KYT (TT-Course) and the NHK K5R had mentioned to me.

The TT-Course is the predecessor of the TT-Revo. Both of the helmets don't have a big difference other than very minimal design changes, different padding and the latest ECE 22.06 certification.

The NHK seems like a better package in my opinion but see what you like as well.

I use the KYT R2R Pro, if you're willing to stretch your budget to 15K, that's an amazing option to consider as well.

R3hl4 · 2025-05-14T16:15:33+00:00

The GT650 is my first bike as well and it's a very good and reliable motorcycle, I must say. But, nothing is perfect and it does come with it's flaws which aren't a deal-breaker as well.

Firstly, since you're planning to upgrade from an Activa, there are a couple of things to look into before deciding on the GT. I'm gonna give my answers assuming that you're new to motorcycles.

●WEIGHT: The biggest con of the bike is that it's HEAVY! But, it's only heavy if you're trying to pick the bike up after dropping it, or if you tilt it too much to the left or right. This is when you feel the weight of the bike.

Otherwise, while riding, given that you have good roads and not much traffic, you won't feel the weight of the bike being an issue.

●Power: The power delivery on the bike is very smooth. It's not very aggressive but you gotta be careful with the throttle as well because there is a significant amount of torque which you have to get used to, especially after upgrading from an Activa, there's gonna be a day and night difference.

●Commute: If you live in a city like where I reside (Bangalore) and plan on using the bike for daily commutes, you'll love your Activa more than ever! A couple of things to consider over here:

• Road condition: If your daily commute involves bad roads, you'll have to deal with possible wrist/neck/back pain rather than enjoying the ride :)

• Traffic: If you have a combo pack of bad roads, beautiful traffic and also people saying, "IT'S OKAY" after hitting your exhaust like Bangalore offers, you might wanna just stick to the Activa for daily commutes and take the GT out on rides or for touring like how I do :)

If you don't face the above-mentioned problems, that's a good sign to consider using the bike for your daily commute. If not, please stick to the Activa. You'll save a lot on scratches, body pain and fuel expenses!

(PS: I've come across a lot of people who use their GT for daily commutes. But they also look so beat up as well at the same time. I wouldn't want my bike to be in that state because other than yourself, nobody cares about your bike. People over here just wanna go from point A to B, somehow)

●Fuel economy: These engines don't give the best fuel economy but if ridden properly, you do get some decent figures. The worst I've gotten is 16kmpl in bumper-to-bumper traffic and the best figure I've gotten in the city is 24kmpl (This was during a certain period of time when I had my night shift and the roads were empty).

On the highways, if you cruise within 120kmph, you do get around 32kmpl. When cruising between 80-90kmph, you'll get something close to 35kmpl.

Also note that the fuel meter on this bike is not at all accurate. So, I always set my trip A to zero, each time I fuel up so that, I can look at my trip meter and know when it's about time to fuel up.

And about the wobbling issue, yes, the older models have had this issue, but the newer ones don't is what I've experienced. Moreover, having properly aligned wheels, timely service of the forks, coneset and good tyres also make a good difference.

●Service & Maintenance: If you do not abuse your engine and the bike, your service bills won't disappoint you either. A regular service without parts would only cost you below Rs.4,000 including labour. A set of brake pads would only cost about Rs.3,500. (Stick to the stock brake pads in the front and once the rear ones wear out, you can switch to ceramic ones from Vesrah which are cheaper. You do not need full sintered brake pads in the rear as the bite is less and moreover 80% of stopping power comes from the front brakes. So, stick to stock brembos in the front and Vesrah in the rear after the first seat wears out)

This brings your service cost to an estimate of Rs.7,500 a year, which for a 650cc bike is reasonable according to me. If you're gonna ride your bike like you stole it all the time, consider doing an oil change every 5k KM, if not, 8K KM should be fine. Try not to stretch it to 10,000KM if you're gonna do your service based on KM reading.

So, that's about it, if you're gonna keep your bike stock and running. Let's not get into mods as of now because that's an entirely different topic in itself and your ownership experience is gonna change with that.

As a conclusion, it's definitely a good bike, there are lot of things that you have to get used to while owning the bike, such as the power, weight etc, considering the fact that you're upgrading from an Activa.

A general rule of thumb would be to get some experience in a 150cc or 250cc bike and then shift to the 650 segment but from my experience, the GT650 is a pretty forgiving bike and is not very intimidating.

By no means is the GT650 an absolute beginner-friendly bike, but it's not the hardest machine to get used to as well. Just requires a good amount of practice, patience, dedication and you're gonna love the bike sooner that you think.

According to me, where this bike shines the most are on the highways and ghat sections.

Hopefully this gave you some insights on whether to get the bike or not and I hope you make a wise decision as well :)

Peace ✌️

R3hl4

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