A 2021 Client Commission for Singapore
This Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 build began in 2021 as a custom commission for a rider based in Singapore.
The starting motorcycle was a 2019 Interceptor 650, but the client wanted a visual identity very different from the standard roadster. His direction combined a deep vintage British green finish with warm orange, yellow and red striping, along with a stronger scrambler stance and a more compact rear section.
The components were developed, painted, installed and photographed by Bonvent in Vietnam before being prepared for shipment to the customer in Singapore.
This makes the project an important part of the early Bonvent story. Several of the parts shown here were still prototypes at the time, including an early version of the modular seat system and one of the first compact rear-light configurations developed by the brand.
The finished motorcycle sits between a vintage British roadster, a 1970s-inspired rally machine and a modern custom scrambler. It does not reproduce one historical motorcycle or factory colour scheme. Instead, it combines those references into one coherent Interceptor 650 build.
A British Green Rally Colour Direction
The centre of the design is the deep green bodywork.
The colour was selected to evoke the rich greens associated with classic British racing and road motorcycles, while maintaining enough depth and gloss to suit the larger visual volume of the custom tank cover.
Warm orange, yellow and red stripes were then added across the tank cover. These colours introduce a late-1960s and 1970s rally influence and prevent the dark green finish from feeling too formal or traditional.
The striping also gives the motorcycle a stronger visual direction from front to rear. The same orange accent was repeated around the headlight, creating a deliberate connection between the tank and the front cowl.
Rather than using numerous small decorative details, the build relies on one strong colour combination repeated in carefully selected areas.
A Custom Tank Shape Without Replacing the Original Fuel Tank
The most distinctive component is the Bonvent Tank Cover for the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
This is not a replacement fuel tank. The reinforced composite shell fits over the original Royal Enfield tank and changes its external shape while keeping the complete factory fuel system underneath.
The larger visual volume gives the motorcycle a more substantial scrambler and rally-inspired profile. From the side, the tank area feels broader and more purposeful than the narrow original roadster shape.
Keeping the original tank avoids many of the complications involved in fitting a completely different fuel tank. The factory fuel pump, gauge, electrical connections and original fuel cap all remain in place.
Accessing the original fuel cap
A removable upper access cap is integrated into the tank cover.
To refuel the motorcycle, the rider removes the external cover cap and then opens the original Royal Enfield fuel cap underneath. The normal fuel-filling procedure remains unchanged, and the tank cover does not need to be removed from the motorcycle.
Protecting the original painted tank
Protective contact points were added inside the cover to prevent the reinforced composite shell from rubbing directly against the original tank paint.
This gives the tank cover a second role. In addition to changing the motorcycle’s appearance, it helps keep the original fuel tank protected underneath.
The owner can therefore preserve the stock tank while using a completely different custom colour and shape above it.
Custom Paint Completed by Bonvent
The British Green rally finish was prepared and painted by Bonvent specifically for this commission.
The tank cover and matching front components received a deep glossy finish, with the coloured stripes positioned to follow the shape of the bodywork rather than appearing as generic straight decals.
The green remains the dominant colour. The orange, yellow and red bands are intentionally limited in size, giving the motorcycle a recognisable identity without turning it into a heavily decorated show bike.
The orange ring surrounding the headlight repeats the strongest stripe colour from the tank. This small detail makes the front cowl feel connected to the rest of the motorcycle rather than appearing as an independent accessory.
Because the paint was applied to removable Bonvent bodywork, the original Royal Enfield tank and components remained untouched.
A Complete Scrambler Front-End Assembly
The front of the motorcycle combines the Bonvent Headlight Cowl, the two-part High Front Mudguard and black fork gaiters.
The headlight cowl fits around the original Interceptor 650 headlight. Its compact shape adds a stronger visual structure around the front lamp while retaining the original lighting unit underneath.
A protective grille sits in front of the headlight and reinforces the vintage trail and rally character of the build.
The orange painted ring around the lamp creates a visual frame for the headlight and connects it directly with the stripes on the tank cover.
High and low mudguard sections
The high front mudguard creates the visible scrambler profile above the front wheel.
A second lower section remains close to the tyre, providing additional practical coverage. Using both sections makes the setup look more complete than a decorative high fender fitted alone.
The black fork gaiters add another traditional scrambler detail while visually filling the space between the tyre, mudguard and headlight cowl.
Higher Risers and a Flatter Black Handlebar
The standard handlebar arrangement was replaced with higher risers and a flatter black handlebar.
The additional riser height brings the controls upward, while the flatter bar creates a broader and more purposeful front profile.
This combination gives the rider a more upright upper-body position and additional leverage compared with a low café racer setup. It suits the practical scrambler direction of the motorcycle while remaining comfortable for road use.
The black handlebar also reduces the amount of chrome visible around the cockpit and allows the green bodywork and orange headlight detail to remain the main visual focus.
As with any handlebar or riser modification, the throttle cables, clutch cable, front brake hose, electrical wiring and steering-lock clearance must be checked carefully before riding.
Slim Side Covers That Expose More of the Frame
The motorcycle uses the Bonvent Slim Side Covers for the Interceptor 650.
The smaller panels reduce the visual mass around the centre of the motorcycle and reveal more of the original steel frame.
This is especially effective with the larger tank cover. The broad upper bodywork is balanced by a lighter and more open centre section, preventing the motorcycle from feeling visually heavy.
The slim side covers create a cleaner transition between the engine, seat and rear suspension while preserving the recognisable mechanical structure of the Interceptor 650.
Their restrained black finish also provides a neutral separation between the highly detailed tank paint and the polished exhaust system.
A Dustland Exhaust With a Lighter Megaphone Profile
The motorcycle was fitted with a Dustland exhaust system.
Its shape retains some of the long megaphone character associated with the original Royal Enfield silencers, but the overall profile feels lighter and less bulky.
The polished metal creates a useful contrast against the black frame, slim side covers and dark green bodywork.
The exhaust also gives the Royal Enfield parallel twin a deeper and more distinctive sound than the original system, adding a mechanical character that supports the visual direction of the build.
The exact exhaust configuration, sound level and road-use requirements should always be checked according to the country where the motorcycle is registered.
An Early Prototype of the Bonvent Modular Seat
The rear section uses one of the first prototypes of what later became the Bonvent Modular Seat Kit.
At the time of this 2021 project, the system had not yet reached its current production form. The build was used to explore the proportions, mounting approach and relationship between the solo seat, passenger section and compact rear end.
The modular concept was already visible: a dedicated front seat combined with a removable rear section, allowing the motorcycle to move between passenger, solo and luggage-oriented configurations.
The prototype helped establish several principles that were retained in the later commercial product:
- A dedicated seat base rather than a modified original seat
- Use of the original motorcycle mounting structure
- A straighter and cleaner custom seat line
- The ability to adapt the rear configuration without cutting the frame
An early compact rear-light prototype
The rear light shown on this motorcycle was also one of the first compact Bonvent prototypes.
Its purpose was to reduce the visual size of the factory rear lighting assembly and keep the rear profile closely connected to the modular seat.
The exact product shown here is not identical to the current Bonvent tail-light systems, but the project helped define the compact lighting and clean wiring approach used on later production parts.
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Developed in Vietnam, Commissioned for Singapore
This project also reflects the international nature of Bonvent’s early development.
The motorcycle and components were assembled, painted and photographed in Vietnam. The completed parts were then prepared for a private customer in Singapore.
Building the complete configuration before shipment made it possible to verify the visual relationship between the tank cover, cowl, mudguards, side covers and seat rather than treating each item as an isolated accessory.
It also allowed the custom paintwork and mounting solutions to be checked on a real Interceptor 650 before the components left the workshop.
The result was not a generic colour option selected from a catalogue. It was a client-specific design developed around one motorcycle, one colour direction and one intended destination.
A Development Build From the Early Bonvent Years
This Interceptor 650 is valuable not only because of its finished appearance, but also because it documents an early stage of Bonvent product development.
The tank cover, headlight cowl, high mudguard and slim side covers were already establishing the brand’s approach to removable, model-specific bodywork.
The modular seat and rear light were still evolving prototypes. Their presence on the motorcycle shows how one-off commissions and real builds contributed to the later production range.
Several years later, the products have been refined in their mounting systems, materials, upholstery and available configurations, but the original philosophy remains the same: create a visually significant transformation while preserving the motorcycle underneath whenever possible.
Final Result: A British Green Rally Scrambler With Its Own Identity
The finished motorcycle combines three distinct influences without becoming visually confused.
The deep green finish and classic parallel-twin engine retain a clear British roadster character. The high front mudguard, fork gaiters and protective headlight grille introduce the visual language of a vintage scrambler. The orange, yellow and red striping brings a warmer 1970s rally influence.
The large tank cover gives the Interceptor more presence, while the slim side covers and compact rear section prevent the motorcycle from feeling oversized.
The raised handlebar and Dustland exhaust add a more purposeful riding and mechanical character, while the early modular seat prototype shows the direction that Bonvent’s later seat systems would take.
Most importantly, the motorcycle feels like one complete design rather than a collection of unrelated accessories.
This 2021 commission remains a distinctive part of Bonvent’s history: a custom-painted Interceptor 650 developed in Vietnam, photographed as a complete build and created for a rider in Singapore.
Explore the current range of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 custom parts to discover the production versions developed from the same design philosophy.