The Objective Behind This Interceptor 650 Scrambler Build
This 2019 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 was built to demonstrate how far the motorcycle can be transformed without turning the project into a permanent fabrication job. The objective was to create a compact desert scrambler inspired by classic rally and trail motorcycles, while keeping the original frame, mounting points and electrical harness intact.
The finished motorcycle combines a higher front profile, a more compact rear end, a solo seat, a cleaner cockpit and smaller lighting. Every Bonvent component used on this build was installed as a plug-and-play part. No frame cutting, drilling or welding was required, and no original wiring was cut.
For riders planning a similar project, the full range of compatible parts is available in the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 custom parts collection.
Starting With a 2019 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
The Interceptor 650 is a strong base for this type of build because its classic roadster proportions leave room for a more adventurous visual direction. The parallel-twin engine remains the central element of the motorcycle, while the seat, mudguards, lighting, side panels and cockpit can be changed without hiding the original character of the bike.
For this project, the aim was not to imitate a modern adventure motorcycle. The design direction was closer to an older desert machine: simple bodywork, visible mechanical parts, a higher handlebar, compact lighting and a rear section that appears shorter without removing the original frame loop.
A Complete Plug-and-Play Transformation
The main difference between this build and many custom motorcycle projects is the installation approach. The transformation was completed without cutting the rear frame loop, drilling the motorcycle, welding new brackets or permanently modifying the electrical system.
The dedicated brackets and wiring adapters allow the original parts to be removed cleanly and the Bonvent components to be installed using the motorcycle’s existing structure. This also means the original configuration can be reinstalled later.
The rear light, license plate light and LED indicators fitted to this build are E-marked. The adapters connect the aftermarket lighting to the original Royal Enfield wiring without cutting or splicing the factory harness.
Bonvent Parts Used on the Build
Desert Scrambler rear-end conversion
The central component is the Scrambler Kit for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. It combines the solo seat, raised rear mudguard, compact LED tail light, license plate light, plate holder, indicator mounting points and the hardware required for the conversion.
The rear mudguard sits above the original frame loop. This creates a visually shorter rear profile without cutting the loop itself. The result is one of the defining elements of the build: the motorcycle looks more radical, but the conversion remains reversible.
High front mudguard and scrambler stance
The Interceptor 650 High Front Mudguard changes the front silhouette immediately. Its raised two-part design gives the motorcycle a stronger trail and rally influence while remaining adapted to the Royal Enfield 650 platform.
The visual height at the front is balanced by the compact rear section. Together, these changes create the desert scrambler proportions that define the complete build.
Handlebar and minimalist cockpit
The Bonvent Grand Scrambler 22 mm Handlebar is wider and higher than the original setup. It creates a more upright riding position and gives the rider a stronger sense of control over the motorcycle.
To keep the front end visually clean, the original speedometer was moved to the side using the Interceptor 650 and GT 650 Speedometer Relocation Mount. The original speedometer, warning lights and factory functions remain in use; only its position changes.
Side panels and engine area
The GT 650 and Interceptor 650 Café Racer Side Panels replace the original side covers with a cleaner shape and mesh detail. They help reduce the visual mass around the centre of the motorcycle while keeping a finished, model-specific appearance.
The Interceptor 650 and GT 650 Engine Covers continue the black finish around the engine. Their shape follows the engine fins, helping them integrate with the Royal Enfield twin rather than appearing as generic add-on panels.
Indicators, brackets and wiring adapters
The original turn signals were replaced with LED Indicators Strip Scrambler. Their slim shape keeps the lighting discreet and allows the motorcycle’s proportions to remain the main visual focus.
At the front, the indicators are positioned with the Interceptor 650 and GT 650 Front Indicator Brackets. The electrical installation uses the Interceptor 650 and GT 650 Indicator Adapters and the Royal Enfield Wiring Adapter for Aftermarket Tail Lights.
These dedicated adapters preserve the factory connectors and keep the original wiring harness untouched.
PARTS USED
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Vee Rubber Tyres and Dustland Exhaust
The motorcycle runs Vee Rubber 120/90-18 tyres at the front and rear. The larger, more pronounced tyre profile reinforces the desert-inspired stance and gives the motorcycle a more substantial visual presence than the original road-oriented setup.
The exhaust was supplied by Dustland, a specialist motorcycle exhaust company based in Thailand. Its compact design works naturally with the shortened visual profile of the rear end, while the deep exhaust note gives the Royal Enfield twin a stronger character.
Installing the Complete Build Over One Weekend
The complete set of accessories was installed over one weekend using basic tools. No specialist mechanical knowledge was required for this motorcycle, and the Bonvent installation tutorials were used throughout the process.
The work included removing the original seat, rear mudguard, lighting, indicators, side covers and cockpit components before installing the new parts. Because the brackets and wiring connections were designed for the motorcycle, the project did not require custom fabrication or electrical improvisation.
For this specific build:
- No frame cutting was required.
- No drilling was required.
- No welding was required.
- No original wiring was cut or spliced.
- The original mounting points were retained.
- The complete setup remains reversible.
- The lighting components used on the build are E-marked.
How the Build Changes the Riding Experience
The higher and wider handlebar creates a more upright posture than the standard Interceptor setup. The solo seat and open cockpit change the way the motorcycle feels from the rider’s position, while the relocated speedometer removes visual weight from the centre of the handlebar.
The result is not only a change in bodywork. The motorcycle feels simpler and more direct from the saddle. The rider sees less equipment in front, sits in a more upright position and experiences a stronger vintage scrambler character.
The build remains road-use oriented, but its proportions and controls create a clear visual and ergonomic difference from the original roadster.
Final Result
This Interceptor 650 Desert Scrambler shows the Bonvent approach to custom motorcycle design: a complete visual transformation built around model-specific parts, clean installation and reversibility.
The original motorcycle has not been permanently altered. The frame loop remains in place, the factory wiring is preserved and the original parts can be reinstalled. At the same time, the higher mudguard, compact rear end, solo seat, scrambler handlebar, relocated speedometer and smaller lighting give the motorcycle a distinct identity.
Rather than relying on one dramatic fabrication change, the build works because every component follows the same design direction.
Featured by BikeBound
This Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Desert Scrambler was featured by BikeBound. The feature includes the story behind Bonvent Motorbikes, the design inspiration for the project and a closer look at the plug-and-play parts used on the motorcycle.
Explore the Bonvent Interceptor 650 Scrambler Kit or browse all Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 custom parts to build a similar configuration.