I have seen this video more than one year ago but I didn't commented at that time as I didn't owned this motorcycle at that time. But now, I have finished one year with my interceptor. In one year of ownership, the rear tyre got punctured two times. Both of the times, I was able to remove and install the rear tyre by my own without anybodies help. It is very true that installation is tricky. I sweated a lot while installing the rear wheel for the first time but that was an excellent learning process. Installing the rear wheel for a second time became a piece of cake. I don't do group rides, as I don't have any group but I do long rides with my family. My main worry is how to carry a bead breaker tool even if it is portable, very costly, available in US and yes very heavy? Since, you ride in group, you can use the side-stand of your mate's motorcycle to break the bead of tyre but what about me? Do you have any suggestion for portable, cheap, available in India and light bead-breaking-tool?
I'd like to offer two straightforward and efficient solutions: Consider converting to tubeless tires. You have two options here: W2S, which costs around 7K, or Outex, which is priced at around 17K. Another option is to invest in Royal Enfield alloy wheels designed for Interceptors. Both the choices eliminate the need to remove the wheel in the event of a puncture. Cheers to hassle-free rides!
sir i would like to mention here that i owned a Electra 350 2016 model i switched to Ralco post my stock tyre say about 2019 bcoz i used to ride my motorcycle rear,on an average i ridden 35 k with Ralco in both terrain (70 % On road and 30 % off road) n i live in Mumbai where the roads gets pathetic especially in monsoon,these tyres never disappoint me i do every thing like cornering hard braking on wet rough and dry surface also go for long ride and that is too without ABS it never disappoint me,infact today i got a new pair of tyres which is again same Ralco 110/90/19 for rear and 90/90/19...trust me 1 of the best tyre out there in the market.....
@wandering som - I am ordering the Metzeler Tourance Next 2 for my Meteor 350. Stock size is - Front - 100/90-19, Rear - 140/70-17. I am ordering - Front - 110/80-R19, Rear - 150/70-R17. Question 1 - Do you think it will affect ABS, because of change in tyre size? Question 2 - I need a tyre which will not slip on water, gravel, or dirt etc. Do you think this tyre is a good choice? Thanks in advance.
धन्यवाद सजग। मुझे यह जानकर खुशी हुई कि मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूं। यदि आपके कोई अन्य प्रश्न हैं, तो कृपया पूछें, और मैं उन्हें संबोधित करने का प्रयास करूंगा। धन्यवाद
The info on rear to front tyre rotation direction swap is very important, not many r aware! One point is these tyres throw up a lot of dirt on the bike due to its block pattern.. had it on my Classic 350 in the past!👍🏼
You are right. Further, the front tyre also makes a humming sound if put in the straight direction. Further, many people are also not aware of the manufacturing date concept of a tyre and thats why retailer are able to make fools of us. Thank you for sharing you thoughts, really appreciate it. Chees!
Another brilliant video some helpful tips 👍 Your bike looks great I thinking of changing my tyres but not sure I am still riding on the original ones ..
Hello Parvata, to get the answer to your question, you gotto watch the following video: ua-cam.com/video/fx21WgVQgig/v-deo.html If you still have any doubts, please reach out to me, and I will be happy to answer in further details.
Ralco tyre's are tubeless ie if we buy alloy wheel it will be very useful.But now interceptor comes with ceat tyre's which are not tubeless but pirelli was tubeless.
Such an honest to god review! Rarely do we get to see people who admit that they aren't cornering maniacs or gun the throttle at illegal speeds on the highway. An interesting outlook. I wish MRF soon comes out with an affordable combo for the RE twins. Till then, enjoy your new set of shoes! Cheers!
Thank you so very much. Yes, it is very surprising and disheartening that none of the major Indian tyre brands provide an option for the Twin. Nevertheless, the wheels rolls ... Hope you have subscribed the channel as well ... Cheers!
12:20 The Stock tires never wobbled at 80-90-100 Kmph , It wobbles only post 150+ Kmph and it is dependent on the quality of the road and wind and the alignment of the wheel... Ralco Tires are no match for Brazil made Pirelli Sports comp, I am not saying its the best.... but not as bad as what some interceptor users say and also the tire rating of ralco is not matched for Engine output... The Term P is for 150 kmph... The bike can easily do over 165 Kmph... Even though you never hit that speeds, speeds above 150 Kmph are easily achievable on the motorcycle... I pretty much clock 150+ just for fun on every ride when the roads are clear... Having a "P" rated tire in that scenario is not healthy
I couldn't have agreed more with you. Yet I would differ a bit. If you were to buy the aftermarket Pireli even if its the Brazil make, its really good. Stocks are not necessarily the best. You are lucky that your bike did not wobble. Most of ours did. And its on record. Ralco is in no comparison with Pireli or any other international brands. Maybe Ceat is also better. Consider the options available and the type of usage. I ride long distances and with luggage which often weighs as much as a pillion. And most of the roads that we have are not the best. How long n far can you do >120kmph ... very very rare. Plus during a tour, we Ride without exerting the bike n ourselves. Lastly the price v/s mileage that a Ralco could do. To me, it was the best bet. And is it universal, maybe not. This is my take. Till date I have done 5000km on Ralco, and very happy with the performance. Happy n safe riding. Cheers!
@@WanderingSom The first time my bike Wobbled was within 6 months of owning bike Clocking 145 Km/hr. I immediately check with US based motorcycle parts company revzilla who in turn asked me to check the Swing arm and the alignment with people who know what they are doing, This actually fixed the issue. I am not denying the fact that Interceptor does not Wobble I am just denying that it wobbles at 80-90-100 or even 120 Km/hr as you say. And it has absolutely nothing to do with the pair of Pirelli interceptor comes with. And I do not have anything against Ralco, its the exact same tyre you are using now which I used to cross Zoji-La and other major passes in India, However it was on a much underpowered motorcycle Thunderbird 500. About how often will i hold 110-120 Kmph... now this depends on the experience of the rider and knowledge about which motorcycle to use based on your riding style... I usually travel solo mostly a backpack and a tank bag so I would say 75-80 % of the times between 110-120 kmph ... If I had to cruse at 80-100-110 with a Pillion and as much luggage as you state in your above comment... I would still be riding my TB500 or I would rather pick up a Himalayan or a Versys 650 or may be a Benelli TRK 500, Interceptor 650 is a sports classic and not a Touring motorcycle, you certainly can... I have seen Splendor at 19000 Feet above sea level... However My debate is on the Tyre. The ralco Tyre you are using is rated for 300kg... Speed rating "P" does not mean only about speed... it The Rating basically defines the dynamics of your motorcycle at a certain stress... you are genuinely putting yourself and pillion at may not a Immediate risk... But yeah its coming...
Hello Sir, i am in the process of understanding both pros of cons of interceptor 650 as i am planning to get one in the coming months (Hopefully). One question: In your video i saw while installing the new Ralco tyres there were no tubes inside. Is your bike tubeless? If yes, which tubless conversion method have you opted for both the tyres and how much does it cost you? Thanks for the video :)
Hello Pankaj, Thank you for writing. Interceptor is a very good bike. However I would advise to consider purpose for which you need a bike and or what kind of rides you plan to do. Choose a bike accordingly. No, I have not done the tubeless conversion. Its with the tube. If you plan to get the conversion done, there Re two options: 1) Outex - costs about 15 - 17 thousand, and 2) Way2Speed - costs about 7 thousand. Cost of installation would be another 2000 (approx). If you any other questions, do not hesitate to reach out. Cheers!
Sir if my classic 350 back wheel is 120/80nd need now want to install 130 or 140/80 can i on the stock rim given by company would be any issue? Can help me to resolve my dout .
Hello there. Thank you for reaching out. While changing the profile of a tyre (especially the width) you do need to consider the stock rim / the rim you are currently using. The stock rim is designed to grip a 120mm tyre. You may expand it a bit i.e. 130 but won't recommend beyond it for a simple reason. You are expecting a rim to hold onto something which it is not designed for and bigger than it. Further, if the grip gives away at a speed, it could be fatal. Secondly, you do have the option of changing the rim itself and have broader profile tyres. Just check for the space that's there within the swing-arms. There should be >10mm space on either side. It's an overall calculation and calibration that you need to do. Do not make an ad-hoc modification. I hope, I am able to explain you in detail. If you have any further question, please feel free to write. Ride safe. Stay safe. Cheers!
@@user_jshkdbsms it was a failed attempt to make it tubeless. Got this special tape from 3M ... it more harm than any good. People at Da Mods had to work really hard to get it off.
Thanks for the video... I've a query. I drive bajaj avenger and i don't have many options for rear tyre except mrf zapper, ceat, ralco, timsun. Can you suggest which one would be thr best for both on & off road driving?
I would go for MRF, for following reasons: 1) never liked the quality of Ceat ... both in cars n 2 wheelers, 2) Ralco is a hard compound & when it starts to wear out, it's hard to maneuver, and 3) Timsun being imported, you may not get it & even if you it would be unnecessarily expensive. Hence MRF, but you gotta be sure that you change both the F & R tyres and ensure that they have the same pattern ... in other words buy only in pair. You don't seem to be doing off roading, do you? If you do, then you may consider Ralco. Else you are good with MRF. Happy n safe riding. Cheers!
@@WanderingSom thanks for your brief suggestion sir. Firstly, i'm a fan of your channel from Bangladesh, so, all the available brands will be imported for me. Secondly, the problem i've faced with MRF, during a hard break the rear tyre skids a lot, even after following the proper breaking process. This makes me very unconfident during ride. That's why i want to change. Did you face any skidding issues with Ralco sir? Specially the rear one?
@@shuvo203 arre wah!!! Which part of Bangladesh are you from? I have my ancestral home in Mymensingh. My Kaka's family is there. Have been to Bangladesh couple of times. Did you check your ABS? During hard braking, irrespective of the tyre, it should not skid. If MRF skids, they so would happen with Ralco. If you get Timsun, then try that out. Thought you were in India hence I mentioned about the import thing. Currently, imported tyres are banned in India. Keep me posted.
Hello Zindagi, Honestly, Michelin didn't even occur to my mind. Do you really get the Interceptor profiles ... anywhere? It's hard to get the Pirelli (except for few guys you get it and sell it at an exorbitant price) I wonder what would it be for Michelin. I don't trust Amazon and specially when it comes to tyres ... I know people who got tyres with an expired DOM. Moreover, whatever I could find on the net regarding Michelin, the parameters were same as Ralco ... I do realise that Michelin is an international brand of repute. I had a budget to go by. When I looked at the product, checked its actual feedbacks and little bit of mathematics, Ralco scored well all across. It ticked all my boxed. And it turned out to be a good choice. So far I have already clocked 2k on them and the performance is good. Cheers!
@@WanderingSom thanks.... And does it play well in slippery Wed road condition?? You know what I mean..... Stock Mrfs are slipping in dew wet grass ....does ralco beat this problem? Plz
Hello Neil, good to hear from you again. You asking me this question means that you have seen the most or complete video. Thank you. Following is the answer: Front tyres usually have two basic patterns. Upside down V or Ribbed. These patterns can be on any kind of tyre designs. If you look closely in the video, the Ralco tyres have blocks with the V pattern. As both the tires are technically Rear tyres, the V formation is straight in both of them. To make match up the patterns and to have Upside Down V for the front, I had to reverse the tyre. What would have happened if the tyre was installed as the marking, ie have V formation in the front as well? These patterns are designed to cut water/slush on the road and provide a deeper & firmer grip on the road. If the tyre is not able to push the water out, then (i) there was would be water in between the tyre and the surface making it lose traction & it would skid, and (ii) it will not be able to clear the way for the rear it would also lose proper contact with the surface. So remember, the front is inverted V and rear is straight V. I hope I am able to explain it properly. Do write back if you have any more queries. Cheers!
@@WanderingSomSom sir m also searching for tyres now.. and now i completely understood the point of reverse orientation.. I scrolled many videos but no one and i repeat not a single youtuber has schooled it so well.. Thanks sir.. Now i can easily go for the reise moto dual purpose tyres ... Which i heared better than Ralcos
Thanks sir for your honest review. Today I also changed my both tyres with ralco speed blaster in front and ralco ecoracer for rear. I was very confused with 3 brands ceat grip xl, apollo r6, and ralco. After watching ur video I am very much happy with my decision. Thanks a lot.
Hello Ankur, I am so happy that I could be of some help to you. Its been 10,000 kms that I have been using the Ralco pair. I'd just completed the Lahaul Spiti circuit the tyres were really amazing on those surfaces. I am happy for you. Ride safe. Cheers!
Hello Satish Yes, Ralco performs very well on off roads. The performance otherwise is also not bad ... its quite satisfactory. Thanks for writing. Hope you subscribed the channel as well. Happy n safe riding. Cheers!
Planning to buy interceptor 650 bs6. would you please tell me what is the maintenance cost of it per km including tyre cost and how much average you are getting if you are crushing within 100 km/hr?
Hello Amit, First of all congratulations. You have shortlisted a very good bike. I will try my best to answer all your queries: 1. The cost of maintenance is largely determined by how you ride. The standard 1st service (500 kms) cost is about Rs. 500 as they don't do much besides few adjustments, the cost of 2nd service (10K kms) cost is about Rs.2000-2500. Beside the change of oil, if other parts needs to be replaced it adds up the cost. 2. There are riders who have burnt out the stock tyres in 8k and then there are people like me who changed it at 15k ... all depends on how you ride. The Pirelli new set costs about 18-20K and above. Other alternate is Timsun which is about 15K. The choice of tyres will be based on your riding terrains and type of riding. If you are touring person, then you should have all purpose tyres, etc. 3. While touring at 100-110 kmph I get an average of about 28kmpl. If I ride really fast it drops to about 26kmpl. The best I have got so far is 32kmpl and speed I was riding was about 80kmph. I hope I am able to answer all your queries. If you have any more, please feel free to write back. Happy and safe riding. Cheers!
In reality, it's in lower. The best average speed on a (Indian) highway you get is about 50 kmph. So ... rest you already know. I am happy that you shared your comment. And also hope that you have subscribed the channel as well. Cheers!
Hi Sir first of all nice video. I am also looking for the same tyre atleast of same size but not too costly. but after checking each and every shop of whole Kolkata, I still couldn't find. I am not sure what to do. Though front tyre i have got from amazon but rear one not able to find anywhere. Please suggest.
Thank you Aman for your appreciation and for writing back. Before writing to you, I checked with my dealer back in Delhi and realised that Ralco does have distribution issues. In fact, it's a stock out situation back here as well. What you could also do is reach out to the Ralco guys directly ... check for details on their website. Alternatively, check for tyres from Michelin ... they do have similar profiles. Just be careful of the manufacturing date. I could have advised to get the tyres from Delhi ... unless you know someone travelling DEL-CCU, it may not be worth otherwise as the courier charges are exorbitant. I am sorry for not being of much of help. Thank you once again to reaching out. Hope you have subscribed the channel as well. Happy and safe riding. Cheers!
@@WanderingSom Thanks a lot for writing back, and will try to connect with Ralco guys directly as you suggested. And atlast i need to go for expensive tyres. Thanks again for writing back and yes i did subscribe already 😃
Hello Vishnu, You could go for Ralco for a pair of tyres for Interceptor or GT. A lot of details are mentioned in the following videos. Do click onto them and watch. ua-cam.com/video/kkyRcUP0Lj4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/fx21WgVQgig/v-deo.html Lastly, I hope you have subscribed the channel. Thank you for reaching out, if you have any further queries, please do write back. Cheers!
Absolutely. I am not gonna put the tyres to an ultimate test of endurance as I explore Spiti. Tyres have performed very well over the smooth surfaces of Rajasthan. Now it's time for some serious off-roading. Do watch out for my upcoming series ... Spiti Calling. Cheers!
Hello Sir I was looking for the cheapest option for my GT 535. I think Ralco will be the best for my bike as well since I am from hilly area those blocks on tyres are gonna help me very well.
Quite possible. I have ridden for more than 8000 kms on hilly terrains the performance has been very good. Ralco is a practice choice and you could with it.
Thanks for information. My interceptor tyres have done 19000+ and need change. Can you share RALCO link please. Thanks and regards. Col Virendra Choubey, veteran.
Good decision taken and excellent presentation. One more thing haven't you thought of converting to tubeless? If yes then which option Conversion kit or Alloys.....Kindly enlighten...
Hello there, Thank you for writing. Yes, of course, I do wish to get the conversion done. Outex was way out of my budget hence I got the Formula X done. Moving forward, I am getting the Tubeless Kit from Way2Speed and would have it installed in the next couple of weeks once the lockdown eases out. An alloy wheel may not be a viable option as I often do the rough patches and in case of a slight hit, or bend, the entire wheel would have to be changed. Not so in the case with spokes. Hence I would stick to the stock rims. I hope you have subscribed to the channel as well, as there more related stuff coming up. Cheers!
Very good video sir and very informative, you made a wise choice. Timsun 823 which is available in same stock size is also an overpriced P rated tyre so considering that your choice is 100% spot on. I have been screaming about this manufacturing date thing at kb in many grp( which i have left now) but no one gives any heed and falls into the trap of lower priced stuff and it is like a death trap. I have known few cases where the tyres have busted or gone too soon. Thing to consider and ponder is how is someone offering a product for say 3k rupees where the actual cost of the same is above 8.5k(clearly something fishy here).
Thank you Inderjeet. There could be lot of options, challenge is to find the stock. Moreover with Govts Make In India policy, these tyres are more and more expensive.
@@WanderingSom this what their game is they misguide the unknown buyers. What hurts more is people do not give heed to a good advice. There are chances of finding fresh date stuff or a year old but they do not offer the same.
You are very honest on stage . And your video is very informative with facts . By the way where to buy these ralco tires ? Any specific website to buy them online ?
Thank you Shantanu for your comment. And am happy to note that you liked the content. You could connect with Divyaprakash of DaMods @ 9910226644 and he can certainly help you out. Happy and safe riding. Cheers!
Hello Chandan, I have completed little over 12,500 km with Ralco and the performance has been amazing. At no time did I experience the wobbling issue, ever since I change the tyres from stock Pirelli to Ralco. In the absence of any other viable options, I would be going for yet another Ralco, as it is the most sensible option in the current scenario. Happy and safe riding. Cheers!
@@WanderingSom I will buy Ralco tyres soon. I saw your almost all videos and they were very informative. Keep doing such videos so that everyone can follow you. Good job..
@@chandanlaxmeshwar553 thank you. With regards to Ralco, while it can last you upto 12 - 13 k kms, suggest you change them at 10k for better experience. As the tyres wear out, it becomes noisier. All the best and safe riding.
Arre is the same guys who also make tyres for Cycles ... they are one of the leading brands in the segment. And have been into 2Wheelers for quite some time.
@@manasbiswas MRF & Ceat do not make tyres of our profile. Apollo is making it but for international mkt, yet to launch in India. Options are therefore limited to Pirelli & Timsun (imported brands) and Ralco ... which is actually a jugaad as both the tyres are for rear, thankfully the profile matches. In a nut shell, our good Indian bike brand didn't probably think thru about the "matters on the road".
I got Ralco for my Interceptor. For more details, please click onto the following links: ua-cam.com/video/kkyRcUP0Lj4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/fx21WgVQgig/v-deo.html Cheers!
Hello Phani, while I am not sure about what you can after watching this video, but I am happy to know that it was of some use to you. Thank you. Cheers!
@@WanderingSom you said about reversing rotation of front ralco tyre during fitting, you said about grip patter matching. Can you explain it sir? I didn't get it. Generally we fit tyres based on company tyre rotation marking.
Indeed a wise decision as it suits your need perfectly Please suggest how’s “metzeler”? I’m not at all happy with the stock tyres.. zero confidence on gravel! And lastly, great to see Divya Ji.. :) Cheers Happy riding
Thanks for writing. Personally, I have not used Metzeler hence dont have the right info. However, one thing I know for certain that these tyres are for high speed and have softer rubber for better grip of the tarmac. Question is, how are you likely to ride the bike ... is it for race/speed or for touring / city riding? To my little mind and the little experience I have, a hybrid is more suitable... ie a tyre that can take on the gravel & pot holes on the road and bit of speed ~ about 100-110kmph. That's more of a realistic scenario. 'A choice of tyre depends upon the usage.' Hope I am to answer your query. Cheers!
All are speaking about his most wise decision!, I think the wise decision is not to buy the interceptor for his riding style. cruising at 100km/hr is not so fast, and any other 300 cc or 400 cc can do easily and he would have saved a lot money in the upfront on the bike cost. My point is buying highly capable machine, and doing these sort of cheap tricks will obviously ruin the experience and also the safety. always go with the recommended things by the manufacturer. or upgrade . DO NOT DOWNGRADE ! If you think you saved money on these tyres , i tell you lost more money on the bike as your riding style doesn't need this bike! i am not speaking about cornering.
Thank you, Ganesh, for writing straight from the heart. I really like your comment. Here are my two bits elaborating on my situation. 1. I am certain that you also own a good bike and must be touring as well across the country. Bearing in mind the kinds of roads, traffic and people on the road that we have, what's a safe speed to ride? In my last 15k of touring, I found it to be 80-100kmph. Have I touched a high speed, the answer is yes; went over the 170 mark couple of times. Is it safe to do so or can I do it all across or is it recommended when touring with luggage & pillion; the answer is no. 2. You do have a logical point that any other economical bike would have also sufficed the purpose of my ride. Bang on! But then it was love at first sight. I had gone to purchase a Thunderbird and saw this Orange coloured bike and had an instant Crush. Besides the looks, couldn't have got a sturdier bike at this price point for my touring. 3. I sense that I have hurt your sentiment by installing an Indian brand of tyres; did I? My friend, I would love to have a set Pirelli Scorpion for my bike. And it comes at a premium. Given the current economic scenario, it was way beyond my reach. The truth is that I am not able to afford it. So I went for the best option after having considered all parameters. And do note the point that it is not a stunt and I am not the first one to use these tyres. There is enough number of people who are using Ralco on an Interceptor. 4.Talking about upgrading v/s downgrading if it is all about 'experience' (of a brand I assume) then a few things the company should have addressed at the first place, e.g (i) instead of just tubeless tyres, tubeless rims would have been good, (ii) provide a better & sturdier quality of Pirelli tyres which would have nipped the wobbling issue, (iii) do a bit backward integration and have Indian brands of tyres also available for this profile, (iv) and I can go on ... I didn't realise that it would become such a long reply. So Ganesh, while I DO NOT discount your points and I respect it too, it is equally important that you get a complete perspective. Lastly, I hope you have subscribed the channel. If you haven't, then please do it right now, else you would miss out on an exciting tour that coming up really soon. Happy & safe riding. Cheers!
@@WanderingSom I really liked how you have explained things briefly, Nope i am not against the Indian brands, I do own BAJAJ, HERO, and now new entry in family our beauty Interceptor. I really felt good on how planted this bike is at 120km/hr cruising speed in 4 way tracks. Even i am in a search of the HIGH SPEC TYRE which is recommended by Royal enfield. As a Mechanical engineer who works in quality control for Car manufacturer. I feel bad that you people are opting for lower spec tyres. Yeah i know those stock tyres are expensive, i mean if possible next time, upgrade to a cheap price tyre but with the recommended specs by RE. I am really interested to see if you are able to showcase a best equivalent alternative to the stock ones which matches the specs correctly. I am happy if you are able to found a Indian brand to offer the tyres. I hope you will update the same later on the channel, I will be watching!!!!!
@@ganeshkaar1712 Thank you for your response. Indeed the Interceptor does hold its ground quite firmly when it's on the tarmac. However, it's not the same when it is on a loose surface. The stock tyres give away. Also the fact the there is a wobble at 80kmph (which I had and so did many other riders). RE has no specification for the tyres, except for matching the size profiles. All Pirelli tyres in this profile are of similar pattern ... they are more for the highspeed and not of them give you the stability and confidence on a gravelled surface. Post your comment and few others that I got thru calls/messages, I did go back to check if I have really made the right choice. The answer still holds good. As I had mentioned, my current set of tyres are more suited for my kind of riding. I do not intend to ride fast, rather I need more grip during the touring that I am taking on from 1st. None of the Pirellis would have given that kind of a deep grip. So, did I downgraded, the answer is no. I adapted to the upcoming requirement. The important thing is however was to have the right kind of tyre groves, which I did ensure at the time of installed by reversing the front tyre. In fact, I might make a further change and install yet another tyre from Apollo for the front (provided I get it by 29th) I will be sharing my ride experience while I do the 1100km ride. Having first-hand feedback is the best way to know what works and what doesn't. Now, to be able to follow the update, you would need to Subscribe my channel and also hit the Bell Button, if you haven't done it already. Thank you once again, Cheers!
@@WanderingSom ,, Rating for a tyre is given thinking engine capacity and weight of a motorcycle,, which no shopkeeper ll explain for them it’s all about business the way he sold u rear tyre for front ,,, and for god forbid if somebody mets with accident and bangs into pedestrians or other vehicle then whose fault it is .. ??
@@amitabhbhosale1522 I am so happy that you raised such valid points ... most often and a lot of riders are not even of aware of it. The tyres in conversation are 56P Rated. Which means that they are handle 150kmph with 224kg x 2 = 448kg of load. REALITY CHECK (Bike with fuel is) 225 + (Rider's weight) 85 + (Luggage weight) 25 = 335kg. While touring with luggage, my usual speed is 100kmph or below. Hence, with above parameters, I think I ride well within the safety limits. Does the logic makes sense ... 👌
@@amitabhbhosale1522 absolutely not ... you did not offend me ... I am very happy that you raised such an important issue. I am genuinely thankful. Its always good to exchange views. That's how we get to learn something new, don't we ...
I have seen this video more than one year ago but I didn't commented at that time as I didn't owned this motorcycle at that time. But now, I have finished one year with my interceptor. In one year of ownership, the rear tyre got punctured two times. Both of the times, I was able to remove and install the rear tyre by my own without anybodies help. It is very true that installation is tricky. I sweated a lot while installing the rear wheel for the first time but that was an excellent learning process. Installing the rear wheel for a second time became a piece of cake. I don't do group rides, as I don't have any group but I do long rides with my family. My main worry is how to carry a bead breaker tool even if it is portable, very costly, available in US and yes very heavy? Since, you ride in group, you can use the side-stand of your mate's motorcycle to break the bead of tyre but what about me? Do you have any suggestion for portable, cheap, available in India and light bead-breaking-tool?
I'd like to offer two straightforward and efficient solutions:
Consider converting to tubeless tires. You have two options here: W2S, which costs around 7K, or Outex, which is priced at around 17K.
Another option is to invest in Royal Enfield alloy wheels designed for Interceptors.
Both the choices eliminate the need to remove the wheel in the event of a puncture.
Cheers to hassle-free rides!
sir i would like to mention here that i owned a Electra 350 2016 model i switched to Ralco post my stock tyre say about 2019 bcoz i used to ride my motorcycle rear,on an average i ridden 35 k with Ralco in both terrain (70 % On road and 30 % off road) n i live in Mumbai where the roads gets pathetic especially in monsoon,these tyres never disappoint me i do every thing like cornering hard braking on wet rough and dry surface also go for long ride and that is too without ABS it never disappoint me,infact today i got a new pair of tyres which is again same Ralco 110/90/19 for rear and 90/90/19...trust me 1 of the best tyre out there in the market.....
I couldn't have agreed more. Thank you for sharing your experience.
This is one of the few videos.. Which i didn't have to fast forward..
Thanks for the sharing a life saving information..
Cheers from Kerala
Glad you liked it!
Well Explained . Informative . Thank you Sir . Love from Kerala
Thank you Jithesh 😊
Happy to know you found it useful. And thanks for sharing your feedback.
Hope you have subscribed the channel as well.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom from your video i understand same RIM you are using, i guess its auto fit
@wandering som - I am ordering the Metzeler Tourance Next 2 for my Meteor 350.
Stock size is - Front - 100/90-19, Rear - 140/70-17.
I am ordering - Front - 110/80-R19, Rear - 150/70-R17.
Question 1 - Do you think it will affect ABS, because of change in tyre size?
Question 2 - I need a tyre which will not slip on water, gravel, or dirt etc. Do you think this tyre is a good choice?
Thanks in advance.
बहुत ही अच्छी जानकारी मिली आपका वीडियो देख कर।
बहुत समय से बहुत से सवाल थे मन में उन सभी का जवाब मिल गया आपका वीडियो देख कर।
धन्यवाद आपका 😊🙏
धन्यवाद सजग। मुझे यह जानकर खुशी हुई कि मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूं। यदि आपके कोई अन्य प्रश्न हैं, तो कृपया पूछें, और मैं उन्हें संबोधित करने का प्रयास करूंगा।
धन्यवाद
The info on rear to front tyre rotation direction swap is very important, not many r aware!
One point is these tyres throw up a lot of dirt on the bike due to its block pattern.. had it on my Classic 350 in the past!👍🏼
You are right. Further, the front tyre also makes a humming sound if put in the straight direction.
Further, many people are also not aware of the manufacturing date concept of a tyre and thats why retailer are able to make fools of us.
Thank you for sharing you thoughts, really appreciate it.
Chees!
Another brilliant video some helpful tips 👍
Your bike looks great I thinking of changing my tyres but not sure I am still riding on the original ones ..
Hello and thank you.
Now you have more options to choose from. Besides Ralco, you can opt for MRF or Reise.
Sir ji... Why front tyre u have put it
In reverse direction... Any issues
Hello Parvata, to get the answer to your question, you gotto watch the following video: ua-cam.com/video/fx21WgVQgig/v-deo.html
If you still have any doubts, please reach out to me, and I will be happy to answer in further details.
Ralco tyre's are tubeless ie if we buy alloy wheel it will be very useful.But now interceptor comes with ceat tyre's which are not tubeless but pirelli was tubeless.
The company has suddenly become Royal Confucius. I also wonder the same. It was quite a stupid move.
Sir ji
Ralco me 90/90-17 avenger ka frant tyre available hai kya ? Agar hai kidhar mil sakata hai ?
No clue sirji
Such an honest to god review! Rarely do we get to see people who admit that they aren't cornering maniacs or gun the throttle at illegal speeds on the highway. An interesting outlook. I wish MRF soon comes out with an affordable combo for the RE twins. Till then, enjoy your new set of shoes! Cheers!
Thank you so very much.
Yes, it is very surprising and disheartening that none of the major Indian tyre brands provide an option for the Twin.
Nevertheless, the wheels rolls ...
Hope you have subscribed the channel as well ...
Cheers!
hi, did you use the same tubes that you had put formula-X gel??
Yes, I did.
I have been very lucky and hadn't had a single puncture. So I continues with the same tube.
12:20 The Stock tires never wobbled at 80-90-100 Kmph , It wobbles only post 150+ Kmph and it is dependent on the quality of the road and wind and the alignment of the wheel... Ralco Tires are no match for Brazil made Pirelli Sports comp, I am not saying its the best.... but not as bad as what some interceptor users say and also the tire rating of ralco is not matched for Engine output... The Term P is for 150 kmph...
The bike can easily do over 165 Kmph... Even though you never hit that speeds, speeds above 150 Kmph are easily achievable on the motorcycle... I pretty much clock 150+ just for fun on every ride when the roads are clear... Having a "P" rated tire in that scenario is not healthy
I couldn't have agreed more with you. Yet I would differ a bit. If you were to buy the aftermarket Pireli even if its the Brazil make, its really good. Stocks are not necessarily the best.
You are lucky that your bike did not wobble. Most of ours did. And its on record.
Ralco is in no comparison with Pireli or any other international brands. Maybe Ceat is also better. Consider the options available and the type of usage. I ride long distances and with luggage which often weighs as much as a pillion. And most of the roads that we have are not the best. How long n far can you do >120kmph ... very very rare. Plus during a tour, we Ride without exerting the bike n ourselves. Lastly the price v/s mileage that a Ralco could do. To me, it was the best bet. And is it universal, maybe not.
This is my take. Till date I have done 5000km on Ralco, and very happy with the performance.
Happy n safe riding.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom The first time my bike Wobbled was within 6 months of owning bike Clocking 145 Km/hr. I immediately check with US based motorcycle parts company revzilla who in turn asked me to check the Swing arm and the alignment with people who know what they are doing, This actually fixed the issue. I am not denying the fact that Interceptor does not Wobble I am just denying that it wobbles at 80-90-100 or even 120 Km/hr as you say. And it has absolutely nothing to do with the pair of Pirelli interceptor comes with.
And I do not have anything against Ralco, its the exact same tyre you are using now which I used to cross Zoji-La and other major passes in India, However it was on a much underpowered motorcycle Thunderbird 500.
About how often will i hold 110-120 Kmph... now this depends on the experience of the rider and knowledge about which motorcycle to use based on your riding style...
I usually travel solo mostly a backpack and a tank bag so I would say 75-80 % of the times between 110-120 kmph ... If I had to cruse at 80-100-110 with a Pillion and as much luggage as you state in your above comment... I would still be riding my TB500 or I would rather pick up a Himalayan or a Versys 650 or may be a Benelli TRK 500,
Interceptor 650 is a sports classic and not a Touring motorcycle, you certainly can... I have seen Splendor at 19000 Feet above sea level... However My debate is on the Tyre. The ralco Tyre you are using is rated for 300kg... Speed rating "P" does not mean only about speed... it The Rating basically defines the dynamics of your motorcycle at a certain stress... you are genuinely putting yourself and pillion at may not a Immediate risk... But yeah its coming...
Hello Sir, i am in the process of understanding both pros of cons of interceptor 650 as i am planning to get one in the coming months (Hopefully).
One question:
In your video i saw while installing the new Ralco tyres there were no tubes inside. Is your bike tubeless? If yes, which tubless conversion method have you opted for both the tyres and how much does it cost you?
Thanks for the video :)
Hello Pankaj,
Thank you for writing.
Interceptor is a very good bike. However I would advise to consider purpose for which you need a bike and or what kind of rides you plan to do. Choose a bike accordingly.
No, I have not done the tubeless conversion. Its with the tube.
If you plan to get the conversion done, there Re two options: 1) Outex - costs about 15 - 17 thousand, and 2) Way2Speed - costs about 7 thousand.
Cost of installation would be another 2000 (approx).
If you any other questions, do not hesitate to reach out.
Cheers!
Sir if my classic 350 back wheel is 120/80nd need now want to install 130 or 140/80 can i on the stock rim given by company would be any issue? Can help me to resolve my dout .
Hello there. Thank you for reaching out.
While changing the profile of a tyre (especially the width) you do need to consider the stock rim / the rim you are currently using.
The stock rim is designed to grip a 120mm tyre. You may expand it a bit i.e. 130 but won't recommend beyond it for a simple reason. You are expecting a rim to hold onto something which it is not designed for and bigger than it. Further, if the grip gives away at a speed, it could be fatal.
Secondly, you do have the option of changing the rim itself and have broader profile tyres. Just check for the space that's there within the swing-arms. There should be >10mm space on either side.
It's an overall calculation and calibration that you need to do. Do not make an ad-hoc modification.
I hope, I am able to explain you in detail. If you have any further question, please feel free to write.
Ride safe. Stay safe.
Cheers!
Understood sir . Thanks alot 👍
What is the black tape like thing on rim?
Which black tape are you referring to? There aren't any tape(s) on the rim.
@@WanderingSom at 9:47 looks like some black tape/tube on the inside of the rim. What is that?
@@user_jshkdbsms it was a failed attempt to make it tubeless. Got this special tape from 3M ... it more harm than any good. People at Da Mods had to work really hard to get it off.
Thank you sir for your honest review and information.
I am also bought RALCO tubeless tyres for my meteor.
Really! Given the profile of the Meteor wheels, there are so many options. Why Ralco? I am curious to know.
Perfectly explained,I will keep in mind all things you told while replacing my Thunderbird's tyres, thanks
Glad to know Narendra, that I could be of some help to you.
Cheers!
Thanks for the video... I've a query. I drive bajaj avenger and i don't have many options for rear tyre except mrf zapper, ceat, ralco, timsun. Can you suggest which one would be thr best for both on & off road driving?
I would go for MRF, for following reasons:
1) never liked the quality of Ceat ... both in cars n 2 wheelers,
2) Ralco is a hard compound & when it starts to wear out, it's hard to maneuver, and
3) Timsun being imported, you may not get it & even if you it would be unnecessarily expensive.
Hence MRF, but you gotta be sure that you change both the F & R tyres and ensure that they have the same pattern ... in other words buy only in pair.
You don't seem to be doing off roading, do you? If you do, then you may consider Ralco. Else you are good with MRF.
Happy n safe riding.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom thanks for your brief suggestion sir.
Firstly, i'm a fan of your channel from Bangladesh, so, all the available brands will be imported for me.
Secondly, the problem i've faced with MRF, during a hard break the rear tyre skids a lot, even after following the proper breaking process. This makes me very unconfident during ride. That's why i want to change.
Did you face any skidding issues with Ralco sir? Specially the rear one?
@@shuvo203 arre wah!!! Which part of Bangladesh are you from? I have my ancestral home in Mymensingh. My Kaka's family is there. Have been to Bangladesh couple of times.
Did you check your ABS? During hard braking, irrespective of the tyre, it should not skid. If MRF skids, they so would happen with Ralco.
If you get Timsun, then try that out.
Thought you were in India hence I mentioned about the import thing. Currently, imported tyres are banned in India.
Keep me posted.
Aami khoob aanondito holam, Bangladesh'er ek rider'r shathe jogajog kore. Daroon!!!
Aar jene aaro bhalo laglo je aamar video tomar bhalo lage. Thank you.
Channel ta ke boro korte support koro please.
Bhalo theko
Please thorough mention about Michelin sirac street.......i do know you may think think about Michelin.... So why ralco?? Need solid ans plz
Hello Zindagi,
Honestly, Michelin didn't even occur to my mind.
Do you really get the Interceptor profiles ... anywhere? It's hard to get the Pirelli (except for few guys you get it and sell it at an exorbitant price) I wonder what would it be for Michelin.
I don't trust Amazon and specially when it comes to tyres ... I know people who got tyres with an expired DOM.
Moreover, whatever I could find on the net regarding Michelin, the parameters were same as Ralco ... I do realise that Michelin is an international brand of repute.
I had a budget to go by. When I looked at the product, checked its actual feedbacks and little bit of mathematics, Ralco scored well all across. It ticked all my boxed. And it turned out to be a good choice. So far I have already clocked 2k on them and the performance is good.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom thanks.... And does it play well in slippery Wed road condition?? You know what I mean..... Stock Mrfs are slipping in dew wet grass ....does ralco beat this problem? Plz
@@Xplomania i did the Kasol trip with these tyres and had encountered all sorts of roads. Zero problems. It did give me the grip and confidence.
Thanks for the information. Was planning to change my tyres. Keep up the great work🤗
Whats the idea in reverse orientation of the tyre?
Hello Neil, good to hear from you again.
You asking me this question means that you have seen the most or complete video. Thank you.
Following is the answer:
Front tyres usually have two basic patterns. Upside down V or Ribbed. These patterns can be on any kind of tyre designs. If you look closely in the video, the Ralco tyres have blocks with the V pattern.
As both the tires are technically Rear tyres, the V formation is straight in both of them. To make match up the patterns and to have Upside Down V for the front, I had to reverse the tyre.
What would have happened if the tyre was installed as the marking, ie have V formation in the front as well?
These patterns are designed to cut water/slush on the road and provide a deeper & firmer grip on the road. If the tyre is not able to push the water out, then (i) there was would be water in between the tyre and the surface making it lose traction & it would skid, and (ii) it will not be able to clear the way for the rear it would also lose proper contact with the surface.
So remember, the front is inverted V and rear is straight V.
I hope I am able to explain it properly.
Do write back if you have any more queries.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSomSom sir m also searching for tyres now.. and now i completely understood the point of reverse orientation.. I scrolled many videos but no one and i repeat not a single youtuber has schooled it so well.. Thanks sir.. Now i can easily go for the reise moto dual purpose tyres ... Which i heared better than Ralcos
@@atanubiswas234 i too heard the same. Do share your feedback on those tyres.
@@WanderingSom Sure sir..
Thanks sir for your honest review. Today I also changed my both tyres with ralco speed blaster in front and ralco ecoracer for rear. I was very confused with 3 brands ceat grip xl, apollo r6, and ralco. After watching ur video I am very much happy with my decision. Thanks a lot.
Hello Ankur,
I am so happy that I could be of some help to you.
Its been 10,000 kms that I have been using the Ralco pair. I'd just completed the Lahaul Spiti circuit the tyres were really amazing on those surfaces.
I am happy for you.
Ride safe.
Cheers!
Wise decision and nice explanation to us . Also might be Ralco is much batter at off roads then stock .
Hello Satish
Yes, Ralco performs very well on off roads. The performance otherwise is also not bad ... its quite satisfactory.
Thanks for writing.
Hope you subscribed the channel as well.
Happy n safe riding.
Cheers!
Planning to buy interceptor 650 bs6. would you please tell me what is the maintenance cost of it per km including tyre cost and how much average you are getting if you are crushing within 100 km/hr?
Hello Amit,
First of all congratulations. You have shortlisted a very good bike.
I will try my best to answer all your queries:
1. The cost of maintenance is largely determined by how you ride. The standard 1st service (500 kms) cost is about Rs. 500 as they don't do much besides few adjustments, the cost of 2nd service (10K kms) cost is about Rs.2000-2500. Beside the change of oil, if other parts needs to be replaced it adds up the cost.
2. There are riders who have burnt out the stock tyres in 8k and then there are people like me who changed it at 15k ... all depends on how you ride. The Pirelli new set costs about 18-20K and above. Other alternate is Timsun which is about 15K. The choice of tyres will be based on your riding terrains and type of riding. If you are touring person, then you should have all purpose tyres, etc.
3. While touring at 100-110 kmph I get an average of about 28kmpl. If I ride really fast it drops to about 26kmpl. The best I have got so far is 32kmpl and speed I was riding was about 80kmph.
I hope I am able to answer all your queries. If you have any more, please feel free to write back.
Happy and safe riding.
Cheers!
Maths perfectly applied. Max we can ride on highways is 120 and that too not constantly. Our average speed is between 80 kmph.
In reality, it's in lower. The best average speed on a (Indian) highway you get is about 50 kmph. So ... rest you already know.
I am happy that you shared your comment.
And also hope that you have subscribed the channel as well.
Cheers!
Sir where did you get the tyre from
Divyaprakash of DaMods +919910226644
Can rear tyre fits in front.
Yes, provided it:
1. Matches the size profile, and
2. Tread pattern is in sync with the rear tyre.
Hi Sir first of all nice video. I am also looking for the same tyre atleast of same size but not too costly. but after checking each and every shop of whole Kolkata, I still couldn't find. I am not sure what to do. Though front tyre i have got from amazon but rear one not able to find anywhere. Please suggest.
Thank you Aman for your appreciation and for writing back. Before writing to you, I checked with my dealer back in Delhi and realised that Ralco does have distribution issues. In fact, it's a stock out situation back here as well. What you could also do is reach out to the Ralco guys directly ... check for details on their website.
Alternatively, check for tyres from Michelin ... they do have similar profiles. Just be careful of the manufacturing date.
I could have advised to get the tyres from Delhi ... unless you know someone travelling DEL-CCU, it may not be worth otherwise as the courier charges are exorbitant.
I am sorry for not being of much of help.
Thank you once again to reaching out.
Hope you have subscribed the channel as well.
Happy and safe riding.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom Thanks a lot for writing back, and will try to connect with Ralco guys directly as you suggested. And atlast i need to go for expensive tyres. Thanks again for writing back and yes i did subscribe already 😃
Front tyre size?
Its the stock size 100/90/18
What tyres good for interceptor under 10k
Hello Vishnu,
You could go for Ralco for a pair of tyres for Interceptor or GT.
A lot of details are mentioned in the following videos. Do click onto them and watch.
ua-cam.com/video/kkyRcUP0Lj4/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/fx21WgVQgig/v-deo.html
Lastly, I hope you have subscribed the channel.
Thank you for reaching out, if you have any further queries, please do write back.
Cheers!
Hi Som, I purchased a set of Ralco Speed Blaster today
Congrats ... btw whats you name?
Very professionally explained sir🙏🏽
Love to watch the way you described🙏🏽
Thank you 😊
Happy to know that you liked it.
Cheers
Sir aap ki bike mai whobbling issue tho nahi ahya
Earlier, at 80kmph, it would wobbling quite a bit. Now with the new tyres, there is no wobbling at all.
Right decision Sir!! Going with Ralco, I'll go with the same when the time comes.
Absolutely.
I am not gonna put the tyres to an ultimate test of endurance as I explore Spiti.
Tyres have performed very well over the smooth surfaces of Rajasthan. Now it's time for some serious off-roading.
Do watch out for my upcoming series ... Spiti Calling.
Cheers!
In 15000 kms which time puntcure ur tyre?
By the grace of God, not a single puncture. I have been really lucky, I must admit. And I wish the same for everyone else.
Thanks sir..I am going for this one..stock tyres are shaking all over the place..!!
Capt Gagandeep, you have a good n sensible choice. Its the practical solution. And happy that I could be of some help yo you.
Cheers!
Superb Video... thanks fot sharing... I am sure not many would know this..
Thank you for writing back. Happy to note that you find it useful.
Hope you have subscribed the channel as well.
Cheers!
Thanks 👍! i learned something new today about tires.
Happy to have made a contribution 😀
Hello Sir I was looking for the cheapest option for my GT 535. I think Ralco will be the best for my bike as well since I am from hilly area those blocks on tyres are gonna help me very well.
Quite possible.
I have ridden for more than 8000 kms on hilly terrains the performance has been very good.
Ralco is a practice choice and you could with it.
What's the price of both of the tyres
Shout out for Divyaprakash at Da Mods, Ggn. He's the man to get you the tyres.
Cheers!
Nice information on tyres..
Thank you Sunny for sharing your feedback.
Happy to know that you found it useful.
Cheers!
Thanks for information. My interceptor tyres have done 19000+ and need change. Can you share RALCO link please. Thanks and regards. Col Virendra Choubey, veteran.
Col Choubey, apologies for have missed this message of yours. If you are still looking for the tyres, please call me at 9873416234.
Cheers!
Good decision taken and excellent presentation. One more thing haven't you thought of converting to tubeless? If yes then which option Conversion kit or Alloys.....Kindly enlighten...
Hello there,
Thank you for writing.
Yes, of course, I do wish to get the conversion done.
Outex was way out of my budget hence I got the Formula X done. Moving forward, I am getting the Tubeless Kit from Way2Speed and would have it installed in the next couple of weeks once the lockdown eases out.
An alloy wheel may not be a viable option as I often do the rough patches and in case of a slight hit, or bend, the entire wheel would have to be changed. Not so in the case with spokes. Hence I would stick to the stock rims.
I hope you have subscribed to the channel as well, as there more related stuff coming up.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom Thanks. Are the Ralco tubeless? and how are they doing?
@@mukteshwardeshmukh2713 Yes, they are tubeless.
Have you thought of MRF tyres also?
@@mukteshwardeshmukh2713 Honest, I dint know MRF also had our kind of profiles. Is it there? Share details, please.
Do give feedback as Kms climb
Surely, will do.
And I hope you have subscribed the channel as well.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom yes subscribed way back .....I regularly follow your uploads...
@@siddharthsinghvirdi7881 thank you so very much buddy.
Very good video sir and very informative, you made a wise choice. Timsun 823 which is available in same stock size is also an overpriced P rated tyre so considering that your choice is 100% spot on.
I have been screaming about this manufacturing date thing at kb in many grp( which i have left now) but no one gives any heed and falls into the trap of lower priced stuff and it is like a death trap. I have known few cases where the tyres have busted or gone too soon. Thing to consider and ponder is how is someone offering a product for say 3k rupees where the actual cost of the same is above 8.5k(clearly something fishy here).
Thank you Inderjeet.
There could be lot of options, challenge is to find the stock.
Moreover with Govts Make In India policy, these tyres are more and more expensive.
You are absolutely right.
When I asked for details, the retailer was just not willing to share details.
@@WanderingSom this what their game is they misguide the unknown buyers. What hurts more is people do not give heed to a good advice.
There are chances of finding fresh date stuff or a year old but they do not offer the same.
You are very honest on stage . And your video is very informative with facts .
By the way where to buy these ralco tires ?
Any specific website to buy them online ?
Thank you Shantanu for your comment. And am happy to note that you liked the content.
You could connect with Divyaprakash of DaMods @ 9910226644 and he can certainly help you out.
Happy and safe riding.
Cheers!
Very informative 👍
Glad you liked it
Very good and informative video.
Glad it was helpful!
Good informative video. I thk for commute in delhi traffic, these tyre r sufficient
Yes they are. Also good for highway and the hills
@@WanderingSom then u shd gv review abt these Ralco tyre after hill ride. Becoz u r d 1 who is using this Brand of tyre in interceptor.
@@foreverfitcarebydr.ssemwal5715 will be sharing is very soon. Keep an eye on this channel. Its coming very soon
sirjee subscribed!
Thank you Ninad ji ... thank you
Are waah sir , Acha knowledge diya thanks
Thank you
Super nice sir
Very useful information
Happy to know that you found it useful.
Cheers!
Nice information, thanks
Good tyres for normal rides and good grips for off roading
Agreed!
Boss, can we get subtitles? I'm really trying to keep up and I'm sooooo lost.
I am so sorry 😞
Will take care of it from the next video onwards.
In the meantime, pl ask me whatever you wanna know.
My sincere apologies once again.
Hi,
I have added Subtitles to the video. Hope it will be some help now.
Happy watching.
Cheers!
I just noticed you published this on my birthday, thanks for the gift of knowledge and information.
@@Tiersmoke92555 belated happy birthday 🎂 🥳
Happy to know that its helpful.
Cheers!
Sahi bola aapne sir. I will go go for ralco
Go for it
How Ralco tyres working for you now? Are you facing any wobbling issue with these?
Hello Chandan,
I have completed little over 12,500 km with Ralco and the performance has been amazing.
At no time did I experience the wobbling issue, ever since I change the tyres from stock Pirelli to Ralco.
In the absence of any other viable options, I would be going for yet another Ralco, as it is the most sensible option in the current scenario.
Happy and safe riding.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom I will buy Ralco tyres soon. I saw your almost all videos and they were very informative. Keep doing such videos so that everyone can follow you. Good job..
@@chandanlaxmeshwar553 thank you.
With regards to Ralco, while it can last you upto 12 - 13 k kms, suggest you change them at 10k for better experience. As the tyres wear out, it becomes noisier.
All the best and safe riding.
you just re-affirmed my faith in buying interceptor sir. Thankyou!
I am happy to be of some help to you Nischol.
Happy and safe riding.
Thanks for writting.
Cheers!
Very honest 👍🏻
Thank you Avishek 😊
I have never heard of the brand Ralco before. Useful information on tyres though.
Arre is the same guys who also make tyres for Cycles ... they are one of the leading brands in the segment. And have been into 2Wheelers for quite some time.
@@WanderingSom fine Somu😊. BTW did you also consider other Indian brands like Ceat, MRF, Apollo. What is your opinion on them.
@@manasbiswas MRF & Ceat do not make tyres of our profile. Apollo is making it but for international mkt, yet to launch in India. Options are therefore limited to Pirelli & Timsun (imported brands) and Ralco ... which is actually a jugaad as both the tyres are for rear, thankfully the profile matches.
In a nut shell, our good Indian bike brand didn't probably think thru about the "matters on the road".
Wise decision Som ji , very nice information video 👍👍👌
Thanks a lot
What tyre u bought bro??
I got Ralco for my Interceptor.
For more details, please click onto the following links:
ua-cam.com/video/kkyRcUP0Lj4/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/fx21WgVQgig/v-deo.html
Cheers!
I cam to this after watching ralco 2.0 video
Hello Phani, while I am not sure about what you can after watching this video, but I am happy to know that it was of some use to you.
Thank you.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom you said about reversing rotation of front ralco tyre during fitting, you said about grip patter matching. Can you explain it sir? I didn't get it. Generally we fit tyres based on company tyre rotation marking.
@@phanibapanapally4049 call me ... Will explain
@@WanderingSom sir got the answer in your comments section, you posted link about it. Thanks for your reply😄
@@phanibapanapally4049 🙂
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Indeed a wise decision as it suits your need perfectly
Please suggest how’s “metzeler”?
I’m not at all happy with the stock tyres.. zero confidence on gravel!
And lastly, great to see Divya Ji.. :)
Cheers
Happy riding
Thanks for writing.
Personally, I have not used Metzeler hence dont have the right info.
However, one thing I know for certain that these tyres are for high speed and have softer rubber for better grip of the tarmac. Question is, how are you likely to ride the bike ... is it for race/speed or for touring / city riding?
To my little mind and the little experience I have, a hybrid is more suitable... ie a tyre that can take on the gravel & pot holes on the road and bit of speed ~ about 100-110kmph. That's more of a realistic scenario.
'A choice of tyre depends upon the usage.'
Hope I am to answer your query.
Cheers!
Wise decision!
Thank you
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All are speaking about his most wise decision!, I think the wise decision is not to buy the interceptor for his riding style. cruising at 100km/hr is not so fast, and any other 300 cc or 400 cc can do easily and he would have saved a lot money in the upfront on the bike cost.
My point is buying highly capable machine, and doing these sort of cheap tricks will obviously ruin the experience and also the safety. always go with the recommended things by the manufacturer. or upgrade . DO NOT DOWNGRADE !
If you think you saved money on these tyres , i tell you lost more money on the bike as your riding style doesn't need this bike! i am not speaking about cornering.
Thank you, Ganesh, for writing straight from the heart. I really like your comment.
Here are my two bits elaborating on my situation.
1. I am certain that you also own a good bike and must be touring as well across the country. Bearing in mind the kinds of roads, traffic and people on the road that we have, what's a safe speed to ride? In my last 15k of touring, I found it to be 80-100kmph. Have I touched a high speed, the answer is yes; went over the 170 mark couple of times. Is it safe to do so or can I do it all across or is it recommended when touring with luggage & pillion; the answer is no.
2. You do have a logical point that any other economical bike would have also sufficed the purpose of my ride. Bang on! But then it was love at first sight. I had gone to purchase a Thunderbird and saw this Orange coloured bike and had an instant Crush. Besides the looks, couldn't have got a sturdier bike at this price point for my touring.
3. I sense that I have hurt your sentiment by installing an Indian brand of tyres; did I? My friend, I would love to have a set Pirelli Scorpion for my bike. And it comes at a premium. Given the current economic scenario, it was way beyond my reach. The truth is that I am not able to afford it. So I went for the best option after having considered all parameters. And do note the point that it is not a stunt and I am not the first one to use these tyres. There is enough number of people who are using Ralco on an Interceptor.
4.Talking about upgrading v/s downgrading if it is all about 'experience' (of a brand I assume) then a few things the company should have addressed at the first place, e.g (i) instead of just tubeless tyres, tubeless rims would have been good, (ii) provide a better & sturdier quality of Pirelli tyres which would have nipped the wobbling issue, (iii) do a bit backward integration and have Indian brands of tyres also available for this profile, (iv) and I can go on ...
I didn't realise that it would become such a long reply. So Ganesh, while I DO NOT discount your points and I respect it too, it is equally important that you get a complete perspective.
Lastly, I hope you have subscribed the channel. If you haven't, then please do it right now, else you would miss out on an exciting tour that coming up really soon.
Happy & safe riding.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom I really liked how you have explained things briefly, Nope i am not against the Indian brands, I do own BAJAJ, HERO, and now new entry in family our beauty Interceptor.
I really felt good on how planted this bike is at 120km/hr cruising speed in 4 way tracks.
Even i am in a search of the HIGH SPEC TYRE which is recommended by Royal enfield. As a Mechanical engineer who works in quality control for Car manufacturer. I feel bad that you people
are opting for lower spec tyres. Yeah i know those stock tyres are expensive, i mean if possible next time, upgrade to a cheap price tyre but with the recommended specs by RE.
I am really interested to see if you are able to showcase a best equivalent alternative to the stock ones which matches the specs correctly. I am happy if you are able to found a Indian brand to offer the tyres.
I hope you will update the same later on the channel, I will be watching!!!!!
@@ganeshkaar1712 Thank you for your response.
Indeed the Interceptor does hold its ground quite firmly when it's on the tarmac. However, it's not the same when it is on a loose surface. The stock tyres give away. Also the fact the there is a wobble at 80kmph (which I had and so did many other riders).
RE has no specification for the tyres, except for matching the size profiles. All Pirelli tyres in this profile are of similar pattern ... they are more for the highspeed and not of them give you the stability and confidence on a gravelled surface.
Post your comment and few others that I got thru calls/messages, I did go back to check if I have really made the right choice. The answer still holds good.
As I had mentioned, my current set of tyres are more suited for my kind of riding. I do not intend to ride fast, rather I need more grip during the touring that I am taking on from 1st. None of the Pirellis would have given that kind of a deep grip.
So, did I downgraded, the answer is no. I adapted to the upcoming requirement.
The important thing is however was to have the right kind of tyre groves, which I did ensure at the time of installed by reversing the front tyre. In fact, I might make a further change and install yet another tyre from Apollo for the front (provided I get it by 29th)
I will be sharing my ride experience while I do the 1100km ride. Having first-hand feedback is the best way to know what works and what doesn't.
Now, to be able to follow the update, you would need to Subscribe my channel and also hit the Bell Button, if you haven't done it already.
Thank you once again,
Cheers!
U are wrong bro , every bike require particular set of tyres ,, safety comes first not only for u but for pedestrians too
Agreed! Safety is first.
Pl explain why are these tyre not safe for me and the pedestrians.
Would be helpful for a lot of people.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom ,, Rating for a tyre is given thinking engine capacity and weight of a motorcycle,, which no shopkeeper ll explain for them it’s all about business the way he sold u rear tyre for front ,,, and for god forbid if somebody mets with accident and bangs into pedestrians or other vehicle then whose fault it is .. ??
Stay safe ride safe ,, never meant to offend you 🙂
@@amitabhbhosale1522 I am so happy that you raised such valid points ... most often and a lot of riders are not even of aware of it.
The tyres in conversation are 56P Rated. Which means that they are handle 150kmph with 224kg x 2 = 448kg of load.
REALITY CHECK
(Bike with fuel is) 225 + (Rider's weight) 85 + (Luggage weight) 25 = 335kg.
While touring with luggage, my usual speed is 100kmph or below.
Hence, with above parameters, I think I ride well within the safety limits.
Does the logic makes sense ... 👌
@@amitabhbhosale1522 absolutely not ... you did not offend me ... I am very happy that you raised such an important issue. I am genuinely thankful. Its always good to exchange views. That's how we get to learn something new, don't we ...
Sir please can u give me the contact number of danish brother.?
I don't have his number. You could have reach out to DaMods. You will find them on Google.